User's Manual
The Menu System
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System Options
System Test The System Test display screen is accessed through the
Options menu, and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the
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system. You should use this feature to get your Access Card
number, or when your receiver doesn’t seem to be working correctly.
A message screen appears, telling you whether the system passed each
test. If your system fails a test, run the system test several times before
concluding that there is a problem. Occasional fluctuations in the phone
line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings.
New Access Card Periodically, your program provider may issue you a
replacement access card. The New Access Card Setup display screen
allows you to transfer information from the old card onto the new one.
Follow the display screen prompts to initialize your new card. Once you
have transferred the information to the new card, your old card
becomes invalid.
Because your specific account information is stored in the access card,
power failures should have no effect on your satellite system.
Set VCR Type To use the VCR controller feature, you need to tell the
receiver which VCR brand you are using.
1. Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR
brand. The VCR codes are located in the Remote Control section.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using the
correct code. If the VCR automatically stops tape play, then you
know that the receiver and the VCR are communicating.
• Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the
receiver.
RF Remote Setup The remote can control the receiver using both IR
(Infrared) signals and RF (radio frequency) signals. IR signals require line
of sight to the receiver’s front panel remote sensor. RF signals can
control the receiver from other parts of your house–even through walls.
Occasionally, due to interference or other RF devices, you may need to
change the remote and receiver RF code. To change the code:
Follow the on-screen instructions to change the remote RF code.
Output Channel Lets you choose on which channel to view satellite
programming, either channel 3 or channel 4.