Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions
III Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use the apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with a dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc...
Page 4 - Warning and Attention Symbols
IV Warning and Attention Symbols You must be aware of safety when you install and use this system. This user’s guide includes various procedures. If you do some of these procedures carelessly, you could injure or kill yourself or damage equipment or property. Some other procedures require special at...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Table of Contents; Troubleshooting & FAQs
V INTRODUCTION 1 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Introduction 02 :: About Your New DVR+ Receiver 03 :: What’s Included 04 :: Controls and Connectors 06 :: Remote Control Getting Started 08 :: Setting Up Your DVR+ 09 :: Using the Setup Wizard 10 :: Programming the Remote Control 13 ::...
Page 6 - What you’ll find in this chapter:; Chapter
1 Introduction :: What you’ll find in this chapter: • Information about your new DVR+ receiver• What’s included with your DVR+• Controls and connectors• Remote control buttons :: Introduction Chapter 1
Page 7 - Bold Text; About Your New DVR+ Receiver; The VUDU Service
2 :: Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new Channel Master DVR+ high-definition (HD) digital video recorder (DVR) and receiver. The DVR+ is the complete entertainment solution—a state-of-the-art HD DVR combining subscription-free, over-the-air (OTA) digital television reception with access t...
Page 8 - Stop Sheet; Remote Control; What’s Included
3 Introduction :: Unpack the box and familiarize yourself with each item:• The DVR+ receiver • Read This First! stop sheet • Quick Start Guide • AC power supply• Remote control (two AAA batteries included) Stop Sheet Power Supply Quick Start Guide Record without limitations or fees. Quick Start Guid...
Page 9 - Front Panel Controls; • IR Receiver; Controls and Connectors
4 :: Introduction Front Panel Controls The front panel of your DVR+ receiver has the following controls: • IR Receiver – Receives infrared signals from your remote control. Please do not cover or obstruct the IR receiver. • Status LED – Provides a visual indication of whether your DVR+ receiver is t...
Page 10 - Rear Panel Connections; • OPTICAL Port; • HDMI Port; • IR Port
5 Introduction :: Rear Panel Connections The rear panel of your DVR+ receiver has a number of different connectors to note: • RF IN (REQUIRED) – Connects a coaxial cable for an OTA TV antenna. • OPTICAL Port – Connects a digital audio cable for multichannel sound output. • HDMI Port – Connects a Hig...
Page 11 - Remote Control
6 :: Introduction Remote Control OFF/ON Turns the DVR+, TV, or an audio device on or off DVR Displays recorded events Playback Control Skip Forward/Skip Back/Rewind/Play/ Fast Forward/Stop/Pause Zoom Reformats the screen ratio BACK Return to previous guide page, menu, or channel APPS Access Apps scr...
Page 13 - Setting Up Your DVR+
8 :: Getting Started Setting Up Your DVR+ 1 Connect the antenna to the DVR+ receiver. 3 Connect the power cord to the DVR+ receiver and plug the cord in to a wall outlet.Turn on your TV and select the correct HDMI input. 4 Remove the battery compartment from the remote control and insert the provide...
Page 14 - Using the Setup Wizard
9 Getting Started :: When you power on your DVR+ receiver for the fi rst time, it may take a minute for two for the unit to power up and display the Setup Wizard. The steps below will guide you through the steps to set up your receiver and scan for subscription-free over-the-air channels. Using the ...
Page 15 - Easy Scan Programming Method 1; OFF; Programming the Remote Control
10 :: Getting Started Easy Scan Programming Method 1 If your brand of TV or audio device is listed in the table below in step 4, follow this procedure to program your remote. You can program only one device at a time. 1 Turn on your TV or audio device. 2 Press and hold the SETUP button until the OFF...
Page 16 - Easy Scan Programming Method 2
11 Getting Started :: Easy Scan Programming Method 2 If your brand of TV or audio device is not listed in the table on the previous page, follow this procedure to program your remote. You can program only one device at a time. 1 Turn on your TV or audio device. 2 Press and hold the SETUP button unti...
Page 17 - Code Entry Programming Method; Popular TV Remote Codes
12 :: Getting Started Code Entry Programming Method Follow this procedure to program the remote with a 5-digit code. Note : Where several codes are listed for a manufacturer, it may be necessary to repeat the sequence below with each code until the correct one is found. 1 To control your TV, press t...
Page 18 - Using the Remote Control
13 Getting Started :: Controlling the Volume for an Audio Device Follow this procedure to program the Volume (+ and –) buttons on the remote to control your audio device’s volume instead of your TV’s volume. Note : Before following this procedure, you must first program your remote to control your a...
Page 19 - Navigating the Program Guide
14 :: Getting Started Change channel Stop a program/recording Increase/decrease sound volume (see Programming the Remote Control on page 10) View program/channel information Rewind a program/recording Mute/unmute (see Programming the Remote Control on page 10) Skip forward Fast forward Skip backward...
Page 20 - Recording a Program; Record; Recording a Series
15 Getting Started :: Recording a Program • To record the program you’re watching live, press Record on the remote control. • To record a future program, press GUIDE on the remote to display the program guide. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to select the desired program, then press Record . • I...
Page 21 - Playing a Recorded Program; Deleting a Recorded Program; DVR; Managing Recordings (DVR Recordings screen)
16 :: Getting Started Playing a Recorded Program 1 Using the remote control, press DVR . 2 On the DVR Recordings screen, use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the program you want to record. Then press OK/SELECT . 3 On the Recording Options pop-up, select one of the following options: • R...
Page 22 - Locking a Recording
17 Getting Started :: Locking a Recording 1 Using the remote control, press DVR . 2 On the DVR Recordings screen, use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the program that you want to lock. Then press OK/SELECT . 3 On the Recording Options pop-up, select Options . 4 On the Recorded Program O...
Page 24 - Changing Channels; CH–; Controlling the Volume of Your TV; VOL–; Controlling Digital Audio; Using the DVR+ Receiver; If channels are missing:
20 :: Using the DVR+ Changing Channels When viewing live TV, you can change channels on your DVR+ in the following ways:• Press CH+ or CH– on the remote control . • Enter the channel number using the numeric keypad on the remote. • Press GUIDE on the remote to view the list of all currently availabl...
Page 25 - • Optical Digital Audio; • Midnight Mode; Getting Program Information; Adjusting Languages and Closed Captions
21 Using the DVR+ :: Setting Your Digital Audio Options Many programs and events, especially those broadcast in high-definition video, also feature multiple audio channels to enhance the enjoyment in your home theater. The following options on your DVR+ receiver can be used with other compatible equ...
Page 26 - Using the Live Pause Feature; Using Internet Apps
22 :: Using the DVR+ Using the Live Pause Feature While viewing live TV, pressing Pause on your remote control activates an automatic memory buffer, allowing the DVR+ to captu-re as much as 15 minutes of live TV. You can:• Use the Rewind , Fast Forward , Skip Back , Skip Forward , Pause , and Play f...
Page 27 - Launching Sling TV; Launching Channel Master TV; Launching YouTube; Launching Pandora; Launching VUDU
23 Using the DVR+ :: Launching Sling TV Press APPS on the remote. Highlight Sling TV and press OK/SELECT to begin the activation process. Highlight ACTIVATE and press OK/SELECT . Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your Channel Master TV account. Launching Channel Master TV Press APPS on t...
Page 29 - Main Menu Items; • GUIDE
26 :: Menus and Options You can access the main menu of your DVR+ by pressing MENU on the remote control. The main menu displays vertically along the left side of your TV screen. Main Menu Items The following items appear on the DVR+ main menu: • GUIDE – Browse what’s on now and what’s scheduled to ...
Page 30 - Recording Setup
27 Menus and Options :: GUIDE Selecting GUIDE from the main menu or pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control displays the program guide of the DVR+. From the guide, you can:• Change channels to watch (or watch and record) a program on now.• Set the DVR+ to record a program on now or one sched...
Page 31 - SETTINGS; • Languages; • Channel Setup; • User Preferences
28 :: Menus and Options SETTINGS Selecting SETTINGS from the main menu displays the SETTINGS menu, which contains the following sub-menus and screens: • Languages – Change the default language for the display of menus, the language of the primary audio (can also be changed using the AUDIO button on ...
Page 32 - • Technical Info
29 Menus and Options :: • Network Setup – View or change the status and information about Internet connectivity, including setup of the optional Wi-Fi adapter (see page 30). • Power Options – Change the Inactivity Standby setting from the default of 4 hours to either 5 or 6 hours (the Off setting is...
Page 33 - Hiding an Unwanted Channel; Setting Up Network Connectivity; SEARCH
30 :: Menus and Options Hiding an Unwanted Channel Pressing MENU on the remote, then selecting SETTINGS » Channel Setup » Antenna Channels » Hide / Unhide Channels displays the list of scanned-in channels on your DVR+. If you need to hide a channel (e.g., it’s a duplicate of another channel or one t...
Page 34 - Automatically Updating Your DVR+ Software
31 Menus and Options :: 3 If you have a wireless connection type, select Wirelsss Setup to view or edit your wireless setup. (If Wired is selected as the connection type, the Wireless Setup item is unavailable.) 4 To change wireless connection settings, select Network Setup and scan for available wi...
Page 35 - Manually Updating Your DVR+ Software
32 :: Menus and Options Manually Updating Your DVR+ Software If your DVR+ isn’t connected to the Internet, follow this procedure to update the software manually. 1 Download the software update file from the Channel Master website to an empty USB flash/thumb drive formatted as FAT or FAT32. 2 With yo...
Page 37 - Possible Issues and Solutions; Signal Issues
34 :: Troubleshooting Possible Issues and Solutions Signal Issues • Verify that the coax cable to the over-the-air antenna is connected to both the RF IN port on the back of your DVR+ receiver (hand-tighten only) and to the over-the-air antenna. • Verify that your antenna has not been moved out of p...
Page 38 - Online Apps Issues
35 Troubleshooting :: • Verify that your DVR+ receiver is connected to broadband Internet service either from a wired connection (using an Ethernet cable) or a wireless connection (using the optional Wi-Fi adapter). Press MENU on the remote, then select Settings » Network Setup . • Verify that you c...
Page 40 - Software Update
37 Troubleshooting :: If you’re manually updating your DVR+ software using a USB flash-memory drive, you may see one of the following messages displayed after inserting the drive into a USB port: • “EHD Insufficient Disk Size” – Some flash-memory drives have multiple small partitions, or even zero p...
Page 41 - Frequently Asked Questions; DVR and Recordings; How many hours can I record in HD with the DVR+?; Will a factory reset of the DVR+ delete all of my recordings?
38 :: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions DVR and Recordings How many hours can I record in HD with the DVR+? • Out of the box: 2 hours• With a 500 GB external hard drive: 90 hours• With a 1 TB external hard drive: 180 hours Why didn’t my show record? There are many things that can cause a re...
Page 42 - Why is the DVR+ not showing 14 days of guide data on some channels?
39 Troubleshooting :: Signal and Picture Quality Why is my picture not coming in clear? Why am I getting artifacts on the screen? Digital signals will show a clear picture unless there’s some type of interference. If you see some artifacts on the screen but the picture is still there, you may need t...
Page 43 - Why is my remote turning on and off my device out of sync?
40 :: Troubleshooting Remote Control Why won’t the OFF and ON buttons turn my TV and audio device on and off independently? Independent control of TV and audio devices is not supported. When programmed to the TV or audio devices, the remote will send the power ON/OFF command to all three devices (DV...
Page 44 - External Hard Drive; Why is my DVR+’s external hard drive not working correctly?
41 Troubleshooting :: External Hard Drive Why is my DVR+’s external hard drive not working correctly? Channel Master does not provide support or guarantee that all external hard drives will function properly with your DVR+ receiver. If you’re using an external hard drive other than one specified by C...
Page 45 - Miscellaneous
42 :: Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Why does my DVR+ turn itself off? The DVR+ receiver has a power-saving feature that allows you to program the DVR+ to go into sleep mode after predetermined times of inactivity (4, 5, and 6 hours). If you don’t want your DVR+ receiver to automatically go into slee...
Page 46 - TV Remote Codes; Remote Codes
43 Troubleshooting :: This section contains the manufacturer codes for programming your DVR+ remote control to operate your TV and audio devices. If your TV or audio brand is not listed or if the codes listed for it do not work, the DVR+ remote may not be able to control your TV or audio device. Ple...
Page 55 - Audio Receiver Codes
52 :: Troubleshooting Yuhang 10009 Zenith 10047, 10017, 10463, 10178, 10030, 11145, 10145, 11661, 10037, 10092, 10624, 11325, 11365, 11423 Zepto 11585 ZhuHai 10009 Zinwell 12116, 12281 Audio Receiver Codes ADC 20531 AEG 20797, 21390, 21961, 22483 Aiwa 21405, 20158, 20189, 20121, 21089, 21347, 21641 ...
Page 56 - Audio Amplifier Codes
53 Troubleshooting :: Onida 22482 Onkyo 20135, 20380, 21320, 21521, 21655, 21805, 22451, 22503, 22730 Optimus 21023, 20186, 20219, 20286, 20440, 20531, 20744, 20797, 20801 Orient Power 20744 Orion 20463 Oritron 21366, 21497 Palladium 20797, 21220, 21293, 21390, 21524 Panasonic 21308, 20039, 20367, 2...
Page 57 - Audio Accessory Codes
54 :: Troubleshooting Philips 20269, 20641, 22481, 23052 Pioneer 20269, 20823 Polk Audio 20269 PS Audio 21523 Quad 20269 Radiola 20269 RCA 20823 Regent 21568 Revox 20269 Sansui 20321, 21466 Sony 20689 Sven 21568 Teufel 22322 Tevion 21601 Thorens 20269 Trice 21568 Universum 20269 upXus 21446 Videocon...
Page 59 - FCC Statement; The following FCC statement applies to DVR+:
56 :: FCC, Warranty, OSS FCC Statement The following FCC statement applies to DVR+: Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful...
Page 60 - Limited Warranty
57 FCC, Warranty, OSS :: Limited Warranty The following Limited Warranty applies to DVR+ (CM-7500GB16 and CM-7500TB1): Limited Warranty Period: CHANNEL MASTER DVR+ has a limited (1) year Warranty from the original purchase date with a valid proof of purchase from an authorized retailer. A sales rece...
Page 63 - Open-Source Software Notices
60 :: FCC, Warranty, OSS Open-Source Software Notices The following open-source software notices apply to DVR+: This product uses certain open-source operating system software distributed pursuant to GNU General Public Licence Version 2 and GNU Lesser General Licence Version 2.The following software...
