DSR205 User Guide
This user guide is for use with DSR205 Digital Satellite Receivers Publication #516581-001 Rev A All Rights Reserved General Instrument Corporation doing business as the Broadband Communications Sector of Motorola, Inc. (Motorola BCS) 6450 Sequence Dr. San Diego, California 92121 Internet: http//www.mot.com Copyright © 2004 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved.
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.
Safety 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Safety Programming Copyright Notice Use of this device may violate Section 605 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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).
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................i Note to the system installer: ....................................................................... iii User Instructions ...........................................................................................v Equipment Attachment Limitations .............................................................v Installation ...................................................................................
TOC Interests and Favorites ................................................................................28 Options .......................................................................................31 How to Display and Use the Options Menu ...............................................31 Opening Your Mail .....................................................................................32 Setting Favorite Channels ...........................................................................
1 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.
1 Front Panel Key Descriptions 1. POWER. Press this key to turn the receiver power on/off and to watch programs 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 L TV OUT Chan 4 3 ANT IN VIDEO + + +12V DC R SAT IN 1 AUDIO 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. SATELLITE IN. This terminal receives LNB input. 2.
Installation 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. 56 34 • Press the keys or the 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.
1 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.
Installation • 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.
1 inputs on the audio/video monitor (or TV using baseband audio/video inputs) to the outputs on the VCR. L TV OUT Chan 4 3 ANT IN AUDIO VIDEO + + +12V DC R SAT IN Coaxial TV VCR Power Supply 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 onscreen menus.
Installation 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 for the particular program) or keep them turned off. The default setting is None. Language. The Language option allows you to select the language of the onscreen menus and audio for your programs.
1 • 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.
2 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.
2 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.
Using Your Remote Exit. To exit any menu and watch a program or to display a program information if you are already watching a program. Last Ch. To return to the last channel viewed. Info. To display detailed information about the current program or a highlighted program in the Guide. Press it again to turn the information off. Vol. To raise or lower the volume level. Mute. To mute the TV sound. Chan. If you are using a menu, press to change channels without removing the menu.
2 Programming the Remote Control The remote control is set at the factory to control all of the satellite receiver functions, but to use it to operate your TV, DVD, VCR and auxiliary components as well, you must "program" it for the brand you own. Follow these instructions to program the remote to control your TV, DVD, VCR and auxiliary (AUX) components. Follow these instructions to program the remote to control your TV. 1. Turn on the desired component for programming. 2.
Using Your Remote If Your Four-Digit Code is not in the Tables (Scanning) If you try to program your remote control using the four-digit codes, and the remote control does not work correctly, you may be able to find a code that works by using the "scanning" process. 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Press the TV key for at least three seconds—until the LED blinks. 3. The following steps explain how to "scan" through the TV codes stored in your remote control using the keys.
2 Verifying Your TV, DVD, VCR and AUX Mode Codes You can verify the accepted programming codes for each mode by following these steps. 1. Press the TV key for at least three seconds—until the LED blinks. 2. Press the "INFO" key. 3. The LED will blink, indicating the code of your TV in the following sequence.
Using Your Remote Using the remote control press the Menu button to bring up the Menu screen on the receiver monitor (TV). • Choose Options, choose Change System Settings. • Choose Installation Settings. • On the Installation Settings menu, choose Set Remote Control Address. Now follow the instructions on the Remote Control Address screen. • If you have multiple receivers, you will have to change the address on each of them. Choose from following addresses: 0000, 0001, 0002, or 0003.
2 TV Codes ABI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1064 AOC . . . . . . 1005,1006,1019,1020,1023,1024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1120,1140,1163,1173 Accent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1065 Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . 1003,1018,1034,1041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1069,1090,1125,1129,1176 Adyson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1073 Aiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1024 Aiwa. . . . . . . .
Using Your Remote TV Codes (continued) Majestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1018 Marantz . . . . . . . . 1006,1010,1066,1068,1072 . . . . . . . . . . . 1088,1146,1149,1151,1163,1172 Matsui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1032,1109,1146 Memorex . . . . . . . . . . . 1018,1032,1034,1072 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1090,1149,1172 Midland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1001,1003,1165 Mitsubishi . . . . . . 1004,1005,1023,1034,1070 . . . . . . . . . . .
2 DVD Players Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3179 Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3163 Apex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3004 Apex Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3001 Cinevision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3223 Denon . . . . . . . 3006,3222,3223,3224,3239,3241 Emerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3002 Ferguson . . . . . . . . .
Using Your Remote VCR Recorders (continued) Logik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2089 Luxor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2018 MEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2054,2158 MGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2067,2068,2070,2169 MTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2080,2088,2091 Magnavox . . . . 2027,2033,2034,2050,2054,2065 . . . . . . . . . 2076,2085,2088,2111,2130,2134,2136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Cable Boxes AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6238 Americast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6128 Cablevision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6103,6104 Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6006 Eastern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6007,6015,6017 General Instrument . . . . . . . . . . 6055,6235,6236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6238,6241,6242,6243 Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Your Remote Amplifiers Adcom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4024,4032,4042 Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4101,4185 Aiwa. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4020,4033,4102,4103,4104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4149,4150,4151,4152,4173 Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4075,4119,4153,4207 AMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4040,4208 Anam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4065 Audio Alchemy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Combination TV/VCRs, TV/DVD Aiwa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5251 Apex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5011 Audio Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5234 Broksonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5219 Curtis Mathes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5231,5251 DBX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5234 Daewoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5233,5250,5252 Electrohome .
3 Watching TV Once you become accustomed to the various controls and features, you will spend most of your television viewing time enjoying the programs made available through the satellite receiver. The features described in this section will be available to you when the remote control is set to SAT mode— in other words, when you have pressed the SAT key and are viewing various programs. How to Select Menu Options As you use the many menus, you will be asked to select various options.
3 Banners Program banners appear at the bottom of the screen: On Now banner—When you tune in a channel, this banner displays the current program title, start and end times, and rating icon. Press EXIT to remove the banner. While you are viewing a channel, if you press the FUTURE key, the Browse Banner displays the next program’s title, start and end times, and ratings icon. Press EXIT to remove the banner. Info Banner To obtain detailed information about the current program, press the INFO key.
Watching TV v 34 • Press the • Press the keys to scroll through the channels. • Press ENTER to change channels to the program located in the Browse banner. • While in Browse, to obtain more detailed information about the program displayed, press the INFO key. keys to scroll through the next or previous program. Interactive Program Guide (IPG) The Interactive Program Guide (IPG) provides access to current and future program information while you watch TV.
3 Guide Screen The header (top of screen) displays the current Interests menu setting (sports, movies, etc.) on the left side and the time on the right. The line below the header displays the day of the program information being viewed. The rest of the screen displays the channel names and numbers on the left and the program names on the right. The Guide screen displays 6 programs at a time.
Watching TV • Press the INTERESTS key. The Interests menu will appear. • Highlight one of the listed choices and press the ENTER key. • The Guide will appear and display only programs that pertain to the interest (such as sports) that you have selected. For example, if you have selected a list of favorite channels (Favorites A, B, C or D), the Guide will display only the list of favorite channels you have selected.
3 Interests and Favorites You have the choice to scan every channel when you "channel surf." But to help you locate channels and shows of specific interest to you, the receiver has an Interests menu that helps you to focus your channel surfing. • By using the Interests menu, you can quickly locate programs according to a particular theme or surf through four lists of favorite channels. How to Display and Use the Interests Menu • Press the INTERESTS key on the remote control. The Interests menu appears.
Watching TV 3 Movies. If you select this interest, you will be able to channel surf exclusively for movies. 4 News/Education. If you select this interest, you will be able to channel surf exclusively for news/education programs. 5 Sports. If you select this interest, you will be able to channel surf exclusively for sports programs. 6 Children/Family. If you select this interest, you will be able to channel surf exclusively for children/family programs. 7 Music.
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4 Options How to Display and Use the Options Menu The Options menu is your doorway to a series of menu screens that allow you to set up various features for program viewing. There is one procedure for displaying the Options menu if you are using the remote control, and there is another if you are using the keys on the Front Panel of the receiver. If you are using the remote control, press the OPTIONS key. The Options menu will appear.
4 3. Set Parental Control (and Passwords). Parental Control features and passwords allow you to control the programs, channels, and subject matter that can be viewed with your receiver. 4. Set Timers. This option allows you to set a timer to view (or record) a program at a future time and day up to one year in advance. 5. List Purchases. This list shows the date, time, cost, and name of each purchased program. 6. Change System Settings.
Options Mailbox Message Screen The Message screen contains the complete message. Once you read the message and wish to erase it, press either the ENTER key or the GO BACK key. An Erase Message prompt screen will appear. Some messages will be automatically erased after you read them. Such messages will have the following statement in the instructions at the bottom of the screen: "This message will erase after being read.
4 Setting Favorite Channels With this option, you can create a list of favorite channels using the Favorite Channels menu. Once you create this list you will be able to focus your channel surfing and find programs more quickly. How to Display the Favorite Channels Menu • Display the Options menu. • Select Option 2 (Set Guide & Favorites). The Guide and Favorites menu appears. • Select Option 2 (Set Favorite Channels). The Favorite Channels menu appears.
Options v 34 To assign a channel to the Favorites A, B, C or D list: • Press the • Press the channel. keys to scroll through the list of channels. • Press the ENTER key. A check mark will appear in the box you select. Press the ENTER key again if you wish to remove the check mark. • Press GO BACK to return to the Favorite Channels menu. • Repeat this process to create each Favorites list. • Press EXIT to view programming.
4 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 a New Password. If you wish to change your password in the future, you must first enter your current password to gain access to the Parental Control menu. From the Parental Control menu, select option 1 (Set Password). The New Password screen appears. Key in a new password, and press the ENTER key.
Options each time you set a lock. • When you are channel surfing, the receiver will skip locked out channels. If you try to directly enter the channel number of the locked-out channel while channel surfing, the following message will appear: "This channel has been locked". 3. Set General Rating Locks. The Set General Rating Locks option allows you to lock out programs based on their general rating —PG, R, NC-17, X, etc.
4 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 Guide. Setting Timers With timers, you can schedule your viewing up to one year in advance—whether you want to schedule one-time-only events or daily programs. Once you have set the timer, the receiver will automatically tune to the channel when the program begins. You can change, erase, and review the timers whenever you wish.
Options How to Use the Timers Menu The Timers menu has up to 25 timer listings. Each listing that has already been set includes the program name, the day and time it begins, and icons for parental controls and IPPV programs. v • Press the keys to scroll up and down the listings. • If you select a Not Used listing, a Set Timer menu will appear. • If you select a listing that has already been set, the Change Timer/Erase Timers prompt screen will appear.
4 Before a Timer Executes Two minutes before a timer executes, the front panel Timer light will blink, and a countdown screen will appear. You may either: (1) press the GO BACK key to remove the countdown screen, (2) press the ENTER key to return to the Timers menu so that you can erase the timer, or (3) wait until the timer executes. How to Use the Set Timer Menu If you selected a Not Used listing in the Timers menu, the Set Timer menu appears.
Options If You Press the GO BACK Key If you press the Go BACK key from the Set Timer menu, a message screen will appear. It will instruct you to do either one of the following: • Cancel your changes by pressing the ENTER key. • Press the GO BACK key again to return to the Set Timer menu. How to Use the Confirm Timer Menu The top portion of the Confirm Timer menu displays timer information followed by up to four options (the IPPV option does not appear if the program is not a subscription program).
4 Setting a Timer Using the Guide To set a timer while you are using the Guide: • Highlight a future program. • Press the INFO key or the ENTER key. • The Confirm Timer menu will appear (follow the instructions for the Confirm Timer menu). How to Cancel a Timer To cancel a timer while it is executing: • Press the POWER key. For repeating timers (such as those used for daily or weekly programs), pressing the POWER key only cancels the currently executing event.
Options Change System Settings The System Settings menu provides access to menus that allow you to adjust the operation of your system. Viewing and Language Settings The Change Viewing and Language Settings option allows you to turn off the headers and banners, choose the language for subtitles and audio, and choose the size of the viewing area. Typically, these settings are selected at the time of initial installation by your installer. • Press the OPTIONS key on the remote. The Options menu appears.
4 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 with 4:3 ratio of width to height. Select Wide if your TV screen is a wide screen with a 16:9 ratio. The default setting is Normal. Audio Settings To adjust the audio settings so that they are correct for the type of equipment connected to your receiver, you will be using the onscreen menus.
Options 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).
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5 Specifications Input L-Band Input Input frequency 950 to 1550 MHz or 950 to 2150 MHz Input impedance 75 ohm Input level -65 dBm to -25 dBm Return loss 8 dB minimum Demodulator QPSK demodulator Antenna Input Connector "F" type, receptacle Input Impedance 75 ohm Video Composite Video Output level 1.0 Vp-p ±10% into 75 ohm Connector Yellow phono, marked Video out De-emphasis 525 line CCIR Rec.
5 Remodulator Output Connector Impedance Channel Audio "F" type receptacle, "Out to TV" NTSC & IEC 75 ohm Ch. 3 or 4 (NTSC, North America) Mono Audio Modes Digital stereo Fixed volume output, volume control is from TV only DigiCipher II (Digital) System Frequency response ±1.0 dB, maximum 20 Hz to 20 kHz Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Range Infrared (IR) 2 x AA type Up to a maximum of 35 ft. (IR) Angle ±22 deg.
6 Warranty & Service RECEIVER WARRANTY COVERAGE Within 1-365 days from date of purchase. • Call the Star Choice Customer Care Centre (1 888 554-STAR) to see if we can help you troubleshoot the problem on the spot. • If it can’t be fixed over the phone, you’ll be given a Return Tracking Code # (RTC) needed to return the receiver for warranty coverage. • We’ll have a replacement delivered to you.
6 RECEIVER/REMOTE CONTROL WARRANTY ENTITLEMENT WILL NOT APPLY IN THE FOLLOWING CASES Improper Handling – if the unit appears to have been dropped or otherwise damaged as a result of accident or neglect Opened Case – if the receiver cover has been opened, tampered with or altered in any way Liquid Spills – includes any foreign matter found in receiver (e.g., soft drinks, coffee, animal hair, etc.
