Page 2 - CAUTIONS; CAUTION; MOISTURE CONDENSATION; Note to CATV system installer:
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC D-VHS digital satellite recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautionscontained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC...
Page 3 - Outdoor Antenna Grounding; Page ii; INSTALLATION; Grounding or Polarization; Power Cord Protection
IMPORTANT PRODUCTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improperuse can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Thisproduct has been engineered and manufactured to assure yourpersonal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards,observe t...
Page 4 - SERVICING; Damage Requiring Service; USE; Product and Cart Combination; Page iii
SERVICING 1. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a markedchange in performance and you are unable to restore normaloperation by following the detailed procedure in its operatinginstructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening orremoving covers may expose yo...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Page iv
T Table of Contents Important Product Safety Instructions .................................................... ii Chapter 1: Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1 Welcome! .............................................................................
Page 6 - Page v
Page v User andInstallation Guide Chapter 5: VCR Features ....................................................................... 5-1 Cassettes and Recording Modes ............................................................................. 5-1Simple Playback and Recording ............................
Page 7 - Introduction; ELCOME; OR; IGHLIGHTS; The recorder features the new D-VHS format; Easy Timer Programming:; DISH Network's Program Guide provides an easy way; The UHF remote, you can use the remote to; Program; Guide; , the same way you access satellite channels.
Page 1-1 1 Introduction W ELCOME ! Congratulations on your selection of this satellite television system. Thank you for yourpurchase. You will be pleased with the performance, capabilities, entertainment options,and ease of operation of your system for many years to come.Your system complies with MP...
Page 8 - Satellites
Page 1-2 User andInstallation Guide A BOUT S ATELLITE T ELEVISION Satellite television uses satellites orbiting in geosynchronous orbit over the Earth to delivertelevision and audio programming. "Geosynchronous" means that the satellites stay alignedover one place on the surface of the Earth...
Page 9 - Recording on Super VHS tape:; IN
Page 1-3 Introduction About D-VHS 1 A BOUT D-VHS The "D" in D-VHS represents Digital Data. As this name suggests, D-VHS is an extensionof the world's most popular VHS home video format, which adds new digital recording(storage) capabilities that make it an ideal match for digital broadcasts....
Page 10 - TANDARD
Page 1-4 F EATURES O VERVIEW For more detailed information, see Chapter 2 – The Parts of Your System . S TANDARD F EATURES l Recorder The IRR (Integrated Receiver-Recorder) features an all-in-one design that makes it easy to install and operate. l Remote Control This remote control is specifically d...
Page 11 - VAILABLE
Page 1-5 Introduction Available Services 1 A VAILABLE S ERVICES Your system is capable of receiving a wide range of exciting and entertaining services.The available services encompass an unlimited variety of interests, including movies,sports, news, music, shopping, comedy, and more. Call the Servic...
Page 12 - Themes; Mail
Page 1-6 Change Channels If you are watching a program,press the Up or Down arrow button, or enter the channelnumber using the number buttons. Open the Main Menu Press the Menu button. Open the Program Press the Guide button. Guide Open the Browse Press the Browse button. Banner Order a Pay Per Sele...
Page 13 - ECORDER; Press the; Power; button to turn the recorder ON or OFF.; The Par ts of
Page 2-1 2 T HE R ECORDER T HE R ECORDER F RONT P ANEL The recorder front panel provides control buttons, plus access to the Smart Card slot. A CCESS D OOR The Smart Card slot is behind this door. The recorder is shipped with the Smart Card pre-installed in this slot. Do not remove the Smart Card fo...
Page 14 - EP L; Info; buttons change channels the; Select
Page 2-2 User andInstallation Guide P OWER L IGHT The POWER light illuminates when the recorder is turned ON.This light flashes when the recorder memory containsunread mail messages. R EC L IGHT The REC light illuminates while a tape is being recorded.This light blinks during Instant Timer Recording...
Page 15 - FF B; The Parts of Your System
Page 2-3 TV/VCR B UTTON Press the TV/VCR button to select the signal source that your TV receives. Choose TV position to watch TV or to watch one programwhile recording another. Choose VCR position to watch a tape, monitora recording, or watch a satellite or local TV broadcast being receivedby the r...
Page 16 - VHF C; Connect your broadcast TV antenna or cable TV connection here.; Accessory Jack; is reserved for future use.
Page 2-4 User andInstallation Guide T HE R ECORDER B ACK P ANEL The back panel of the recorder provides the connectors that you use to wire the recorder toall the other components and equipment that you may use.Depending on the installation setup that you use, you may not use some of theseconnectors...
Page 17 - Output; UHF R; RF OUT
Page 2-5 RF O UT (RF OR VHF C ONNECTION ) The recorder sends non-stereo output through this connector. If you areconnecting cable TV or a broadcast TV antenna to the recorder, use thisconnection to connect to the TV for good picture and good non-stereosound. Use the TV Phono (RCA) Audio/Video Output...
Page 18 - Do not remove the plate covering the; High Speed Data Port; until you need to
Page 2-6 User andInstallation Guide AC-3 (D OLBY D IGITAL O UTPUT ) By connecting this output terminal to an external decoder, you can enjoyDolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1-channel surround sound when viewingappropriately encoded satellite broadcasts or recorded tapes. l Dolby, Dolby Digital, AC-3, Dolby Pr...
Page 23 - VIEW
Page 2-11 l When viewing a program, press the Up or Down arrow button to change channels. l When you have the Browse Banner open, press the Up or Down arrow button to view the Browse Banner for the next channel. (Not available during playback) l When a menu offers you a list of choices, press the Up...
Page 24 - ADDRESS
Page 2-12 User andInstallation Guide C ANCEL B UTTON Press the Cancel button to cancel the current procedure and to return to the previous menu or to viewing your program. N UMBER P AD B UTTONS You can use the number pad buttons for several purposes: l When viewing a program or when the Program Guid...
Page 27 - NSTALLING; Press down on the slot in the battery case; Getting Started; Battery Cover
Page 3-1 3 U SING THE R EMOTE C ONTROL I NSTALLING B ATTERIES IN THE R EMOTE The remote control is shipped with four AAA batteries, packaged separately.When you replace old batteries, you should replace all four batteries. Use fourbatteries of the same grade, for example, alkaline or carbon zinc, an...
Page 28 - Mode; MODE
Page 3-2 User andInstallation Guide C HANGING M ODES ON THE R EMOTE Use the Mode button to set the remote to control other electronic components, such as your TV. See Mode Button on page 2-9 for more information. To change modes, do the following: Press the Mode button on the remote repeatedly until...
Page 30 - Up
Page 3-4 T URNING O N THE S YSTEM Remote Menu Options Buttons 1. Turn ON the TV and any other installed equipment. 2. Turn ON the recorder. The power light on the recorder front panel illuminates. Note: The remote must be in SAT mode to use it to turn ON the recorder. C HANGING C HANNELS If the prog...
Page 31 - before you select the; Remote; Cancel
Page 3-5 3 C ANCELING A P ROCEDURE Sometimes, when you are trying to make changes via the menus, you may want to stop andstart over. From any menu or screen, you can press the Cancel or View button repeatedly until you return to your program. If you do not do anything in a menu for several minutes, ...
Page 32 - Chapter 4 - Using the System; YSTEM; Main Menu; is the key to all other menus.
Page 3-6 A BOUT M ENUS AND O THER M ULTIPLE -C HOICE S CREENS We designed the menus to make programming your recorder and selecting services quickand easy. The recorder displays the menus on your TV screen (“on-screen”). You usemenus to communicate with the recorder and use the recorder features, su...
Page 33 - A S; Program Guide
Page 3-7 5 D ISPLAYING M ENUS You can use either of two methods to open the menus. l Open the Main Menu , then open any of the other menus from the Main Menu , or l Press the appropriate button on the remote to immediately open the desired menu. M ENU O PTIONS A typical menu option looks like this: ...
Page 36 - System Setup Menu; Installation
Page 3-10 T HE M AIN M ENU The Main Menu provides access to all the features available in the menus. To open the Main Menu , press the Menu button. The Main Menu looks like the following. Press the Menu button to open the Main Menu . T HE S YSTEM S ETUP M ENU The System Setup Menu provides a number ...
Page 38 - Program Guide; Caller ID must be provided by your local telephone company.
Page 3-12 l Select Picture Size: You can choose the picture format if a program is transmitted inboth standard (4x3) and wide-screen (16x9) formats. You can use the 16x9 format onlyif you have a wide-screen TV that supports the 16x9 format. l Decide how to order the channel numbers while you are dis...
Page 39 - OCAL; TV L; INK; OUR; TV A; NTENNA; In
Page 3-13 L OCAL TV L INK The Local TV Link feature allows you to view your local broadcast or cable channels viayour system. Once you get the channels set up, you can select and view those channelsthrough the Program Guide , or the Browse Banner ; that is, the same way as you would any of the satel...
Page 44 - SING
Page 3-18 User andInstallation Guide T H E M E 7. Press the Left arrow button twice to move the highlight to the Selected Local Channels list. Either: Use the Up or Down arrow button to highlight the channel you wantto delete. Press Select . Repeat until all desired channels are deleted. Note: When ...
Page 47 - Program Banner; TV; Using the System; Raging Bull; Local Programming
Page 4-1 4 A BOUT THE P ROGRAM B ANNER The Program Banner is displayed for a few seconds at the top and bottom of the TV screen every time you change the channel, begin playback of a recording, or press the View button on the remote. The top Program Banner provides information about the program that...
Page 48 - ROGRAM
Page 4-2 User andInstallation Guide While recording a program, the Program Banner information is expanded to include more information, including a graphical tape position indicator.At the start of playback, the Program Banner provides information about the program being currently played, as well as ...
Page 49 - You can use the; to change channels see what other programs are on; Browse Banner; includes the items in the following pictures:
Page 4-3 A BOUT THE B ROWSE B ANNER You can use the Browse Banner to change channels; see what other programs are on without removing the current program from view; and, create an event timer.The Browse Banner information is displayed at the top and bottom of your TV screen and includes the items in...
Page 65 - You can use two levels of security:
Page 4-19 S ECURITY F EATURES A BOUT S ECURITY F EATURES Security features let you make sure your system is being used the way you want it to beused. You can use two levels of security: l You can lock your system, so that only those who know the password can access lockedfeatures (see below). l You ...
Page 67 - This is an unlocked channe
Page 4-21 4. If the system is locked , enter the system password using the number padbuttons. As soon as you enter the fourthdigit of the password, the systemhighlights the OK option. Press the Select button. 5. Select the Channel Locks option. 6. Press the Left arrow button to move the highlight in...
Page 71 - Choose a channel or a program that you have; button until the remote is in
Page 4-25 1. Choose a channel or a program that you have locked. The recorder displays an ATTENTIONmessage telling you that the item is locked andprompting you to enter the system password. 2. If the system is locked , enter the system password using the number pad buttons.As soon as you enter the f...
Page 73 - Locks
Page 4-27 4. Enter the system password using the number pad buttons. As soon as youenter the fourth digit of the password,the system highlights the OK option. Press the Select button. 5. Select the Unlock System option. Note: If this option says "Lock System" instead, then the system has alr...
Page 74 - ISCARDING
Page 4-28 User andInstallation Guide 7. Enter the new password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter thefourth digit of the password, the systemhighlights the OK option. Go on to the n e x t s t e p . 8. Either: Select the OK option. or If you do not want to change the password,select t...
Page 85 - Remote Buttons
Page 4-39 P ROGRAMMING THE R EMOTE C ONTROL You can program the remote to control not only the recorder, but also your TV, andcable box or amplifier. This remote supports most brands and models; however, theremay be some brands or models that it does not support. You can program the remote tocontrol...
Page 90 - ELEVISIONS; Not all the codes
Page 4-44 User andInstallation Guide E QUIPMENT C ODES FOR P ROGRAMMING THE R EMOTE T ELEVISIONS Akai 032, 070 Alba 113 A-Mark 120 Amstrad 033 Anam 009, 021, 041, 120, 121 AOC 005, 006, 019, 020, 120,195 Archer 120 Audiovox 120 Bauer 111 Candle 006, 022, 023, 025, 195 Capehart 019, 195 Circuit City ...
Page 91 - CRS; Installation and Setup; UNERS; TV B; OXES
Page 4-45 V CRS Aiwa 088, 122, 123, 124 Akai 013, 014, 015, 016, 017,018, 019, 020, 068 Alba 046 Amstrad 088 ASA 065 Audio Dynamics 100 Broksonic 059 Bush 089 Candle 080, 092, 093 Canon 042, 054 Capehart 043, 046 Citizen 091, 092, 093 Craig 091, 108 Curtis Mathes 054, 092, 105 Daewoo 034, 046, 047, ...
Page 92 - NOTES
Page 93 - VCR Features; Recording Mode; * You can record the same duration as described on the cassette.
Page 5-1 5 VCR Features S IMPLE P LAYBACK AND R ECORDING This recorder has a built-in VCR which will let you play back tapes that have been recordedin the D-VHS (bit stream) and VHS (analog) formats, as well as make your own recordingsin the D-VHS and VHS formats. D-VHS cassettes and VHS can be used...
Page 95 - IMPLE
Page 5-3 VCR Features Simple Playback and Recording 5 S IMPLE R ECORDING Remember that both digital and analog signals can be recorded on a D-VHS tape, and thatonly analog signals can be recorded on a VHS tape. Follow the following procedure torecord on a D-VHS or VHS tape: 1. Press the Mode button ...
Page 96 - Accidental erasure prevention
Page 5-4 4. Use the arrow buttons to select Bit Stream (D-VHS) Recording "ON" or "OFF" inthe Mode section of the VCR Setupscreen. Refer to the next page for furtherinstructions. l Bit Stream (D-VHS) Recording is possibleonly when you record a satellite channelusing a D-VHS cassette, ...
Page 99 - Stop; KIP; Skip; or; Play
Page 5-7 3. To stop, press the Stop button at any time. Notes: l When playing back a bit stream recorded tape, the program information for the programbeing fast forwarded is displayed on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, but the playbackpicture may appear frozen (still picture) or block noise may a...
Page 100 - Rewind
Page 5-8 User andInstallation Guide I NDEX S EARCH Best with: Bit stream and analog recordings.Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each recording. You can find and automati-cally play back from the start of any recording using the Index Search function.Do the following: 1. Press the M...
Page 103 - IDEO
Page 5-11 1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in the SAT mode. 2. Press the Menu button to open the Main Menu . 3. Select the VCR Setup option. 4. Press the arrow buttons to move the highlight to Video stabilizer in the Options list. 5. Press the Select button to place a checkmark in the ch...
Page 107 - EPEAT
Page 5-15 5. Press the arrow buttons to move the highlight to Save . 6. Press the Select button to save all changes. SELECT Note: l If Counter Memory is turned on, "Memory" appears in the View Banner displayed on the TV screen. VCR Features Playback Features 5 R EPEAT P LAYBACK To repeatedly...
Page 111 - If you want to record for more than 30; Rec; You can only perform ITR using the; Rec
Page 5-19 1. During recording, press the Rec (ord) button on the recorder's front panel at any time toengage the ITR.The recording duration appears on the TVscreen for approx. 5 seconds. l The REC light on the recorder's front panelflashes slowly when the ITR function isengaged. 2. If you want to re...
Page 112 - ID
Page 5-20 User andInstallation Guide U SING C ALLER ID Your system can display caller identification: the name and telephone number of the callerfor your incoming telephone calls. However, caller ID only displays information yourtelephone company provides. You may not get all caller IDs, and some ca...
Page 113 - Attention; Jane Doe
Page 5-21 When the recorder detects an incoming call, it displays an on-screen message showing thecaller's name and telephone number. l If you receive a telephone call while you are watching a program or using the Browse Banner , the recorder displays a message similar to the following at the bottom...
Page 114 - Before you can use a VCR Event Timer, you must do the following:
Page 5-22 User andInstallation Guide E VENT T IMERS Event timers are a kind of alarm clock, reminding you when a program you want to watch isabout to start. You may set three types of event timers: l VCR Event Timer This timer does all of the above, plus it starts the built-inVCR recording the event...
Page 117 - Create
Page 5-25 5. Press the Up or Down arrow button to highlight the desired timer frequency.Next press the Select button and then press the Right arrow button. 6. Press the Up or Down arrow button to select "Mode". Then press the Select button. l Select "D-VHS" when recording asatellite ...
Page 123 - Edit
Page 5-31 1. Perform steps 1 - 6 of Deleting an Event Timer described on page 5-29 and 5-30. 2. Press the Right arrow button, then the Up or Down arrow button to highlight the Edit option. 3. Press the Select button. The Edit a Manual Event Timer screen will be displayed. 4. When you want to change ...
Page 125 - Load the cassette to be played into the
Page 5-33 E DITING TO OR FROM A NOTHER VCR You can use the recorder as the playback unit or the recording unit to edit from VHS to VHS.It is also possible to use the recorder as the playback unit to edit from D-VHS to VHS. It isnot possible to edit from D-VHS to D-VHS by connecting to an external D-...
Page 127 - NTRODUCTION; Star ting Your
Page 6-1 6 I NTRODUCTION F OR M ORE I NFORMATION : If you do not want to install your system yourself, you can have it installed by a professional.Call the DISH Network Service Center at 1-800-799-7175 for information about installationin your area. If you do intend to install your system yourself, ...
Page 129 - User and Installation Guide; Starting Your Installation
Page 6-3 B EFORE Y OU S TART I NSTALLATION U NPACKING AND C HECKING C ONTENTS As you unpack the system, confirm that all the parts are included. See Package Contentsbelow for a list of the included components. Note: Keep the shipping materials in which these items are packed, in case you ever need t...
Page 130 - The following pictures are not to scale.; LNBF S
Page 6-4 User andInstallation Guide C OMPONENTS OF THE S ATELLITE A NTENNA Note: The following pictures are not to scale. The fully assembled satellite antenna looks like this.Following are descriptions of each piece of the satelliteantenna. LNBF (L OW N OISE B LOCK D OWNCONVERTER WITH INTEGRATED F ...
Page 131 - If you are planning to use a pole to mount the satellite
Page 6-5 D ISH The dish reflects and focuses the signals from the satellites ontothe LNBF. Flathead bolts with nuts attach the dish to the support armbracket. LNBF S CREW AND W ASHER The LNBF screw and washer attach the LNBF to the end of thesupport arm. C ABLE C LIP (OPTIONAL) The cable clip holds ...
Page 133 - Installation Kit Guide
Page 6-7 l Sledgehammer or small fence post driver l Drill and 1/2 inch drill bit - long enough to drill through the exterior wall of your building l Compass * l Silicone sealant (for sealing drill holes) * Note: You will need additional tools and materials, depending on the type of surface on which...
Page 135 - Compass
Page 6-9 F INDING THE S ATELLITES Before you can decide on the mounting location for the antenna, you must determine theapproximate location of the satellites. Then you must find a mounting site that provides anunobstructed signal path from the satellites to the antenna. W HAT Y OU W ILL N EED l Com...
Page 136 - Example
Page 6-10 User andInstallation Guide 1. Press the Mode button to set the recorder to the SAT mode. 2. Press the Menu button to open the Main Menu . 3. Select the System Setup option. 4. Select the Installation option. 5. Select the Point Dish and Signal Strength option. 6. Use the arrow buttons to h...
Page 137 - Take a compass and the direction and elevation; Point Dish and Signal Strength
Page 6-11 F INDING A C LEAR L INE OF S IGHT "Finding a clear line of sight" means finding a location for the satellite antenna so that itsview of the orbiting satellites is unobstructed by trees, buildings, or any other obstructions.This includes making sure that sapling trees are not likely...
Page 139 - EATHER AND
Page 6-13 D ISCUSSION OF P OTENTIAL M OUNTING S ITES When you are surveying your property for appropriate sites for the satellite antenna, keep inmind that you can mount the satellite antenna on a variety of surfaces: brick, cinder block,wood, some sidings, rooftop, or a pole. Since installing the s...
Page 140 - OT’S; Never install the satellite antenna near power lines.
Page 6-14 User andInstallation Guide l Place the satellite antenna as close to the recorder as possible. Use no more than 100feet of cable between the recorder and the satellite antenna, unless you install a lineamplifier to boost the signal. Otherwise, the system is more likely to lose the signaldu...
Page 141 - The surface must be flat and even.; Materials Required; drill
Page 6-15 M OUNTING THE A NTENNA ON B RICK "Brick" is defined as a solid brick wall or other structure. This does notinclude brick facing that is used on some buildings over the main structure. Ifyou are mounting the satellite antenna on brick facing, see Mounting theAntenna on Siding on pag...
Page 144 - Do not mount the satellite antenna on a tile roof.
Page 6-18 M OUNTING THE A NTENNA ON THE R OOF You can mount the satellite antenna on theroof. This usually provides the highestavailable location. l Attach the satellite antenna to a rafter beneath the roof surface. You can locate the rafterby looking for the nails attaching the fascia board to the ...
Page 147 - RIENTING; Pole Mounting Surfaces
Page 7-1 7 Installing and Wiring Your System I NSTALLING THE S ATELLITE A NTENNA Once you have found the direction and elevation of the satellites and decided on the bestmounting location, you can install the satellite antenna. Read through the Discussion ofPotential Mounting Sites on page 6-13 befo...
Page 148 - Gather all the items you will need for the
Page 7-2 User andInstallation Guide I NSTALLING THE A NTENNA M OUNT Assemble the satellite antenna in a safe location before climbing up to themounting location. Use caution when climbing, and when working at themounting location. Before you attach the satellite antenna to a mounting surface, you sh...
Page 149 - Adjust the foot and mast so that when the foot; Point Dish and
Page 7-3 Installing and Wiring Your System Installing the Satellite Antenna 7 4. Adjust the foot and mast so that when the foot is mounted, the upper part of the mast is, asaccurately as possible, vertical. Use a plumbline or bubble level to make sure the upper partof the mast is vertical from at le...
Page 150 - Point Dish and Signal
Page 7-4 User andInstallation Guide 9. Slide the mast clamp down onto the mast. Make sure that the pivot bolt rests on the top ofthe mast. Tighten the elevation bolts and the pivot boltso that the bracket is snug, but can still bemoved up and down. 10.Turn the antenna mount on the mast or pole to al...
Page 152 - Pull the cable loop up into the top of the mast.; Tools Required; post hole digger; cable ties
Page 7-6 20.Pull the cable loop up into the top of the mast. User andInstallation Guide CutawayView of Arm Screw Washer I NSTALLING THE A NTENNA O N A M ETAL P OLE Note: Skip this section if you are using the mast that came with the satellite antenna. You can mount the satellite antenna on a metal p...
Page 154 - WHAT YOU WILL NEED; Copper-clad grounding rod - at least eight feet in length
Page 7-8 User andInstallation Guide G ROUNDING AND W IRING THE S ATELLITE A NTENNA As with any such installed devices, the satellite antenna and the coaxial cable(s) should begrounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical codesto provide some protection against d...
Page 155 - Screwdrivers: Phillips and flathead; EFORE; The following guidelines apply to all grounding systems.
Page 7-9 Installing and Wiring Your System Grounding and Wiring the Satellite Antenna 7 l Two pieces of No. 10 solid copper or No. 8 solid aluminum ground wire - long enoughto run from the coaxial cable grounding block to the grounding rod. A typicalinstallation requires two to three feet of wire. A...
Page 156 - Using the shortest path possible, route the coaxial
Page 7-10 User andInstallation Guide l Refer to the grounding diagram on page ii of the "Important Product SafetyInstructions." Note that this diagram suggests grounding the satellite antenna andcoaxial cable to the power service grounding electrode system of the building. l If you install a...
Page 157 - Attach the other end of the ground wire to a
Page 7-11 Installing and Wiring Your System Grounding and Wiring the Satellite Antenna 7 4. Attach the other end of the ground wire to a grounding electrode in accordance with theNational Electrical Code and local electrical codes. 5. Use the cable clips to attach the cable to the side of the buildi...
Page 159 - The recorder displays the; Loosen the mast clamp bolts just enough to be; Installing and Wiring Your System
Page 7-13 5. Select the Point Dish and Signal Strength option. The recorder displays the Point Dish and Signal Strength menu. Transponder refers to the channel transpondernumbers that the recorder receives.Transponder numbers are automaticallydisplayed. 6. Look at the Signal Strength bar. If it is r...
Page 162 - First Digit
Page 7-16 7. Press the Up or Down arrow button to highlight either the TouchTone or the Rotary/Pulse option. 8. Press the Select button. Note: For most residential installations, you need only specify the telephonesystem type. If this is the case, select the Save option to save the above setting, an...
Page 163 - RDERING; ERVICE
Page 7-17 Installing and Wiring Your System Ordering Your Programming 7 O RDERING Y OUR P ROGRAMMING This procedure notifies the Service Center that your system is on-line and installed.You need to have your services activated before you can start enjoying your desiredprogramming. You must authorize...
Page 164 - ULTIPLE; ABLING; AND; ONNECTIONS; recorder and note the type of connectors on the equipment.
Page 7-18 User andInstallation Guide W IRING Y OUR S YSTEM T OGETHER M ULTIPLE R ECEIVERS Each output on the LNBF can support a single receiver. You cannot connect tworeceivers to the same output (for example, by using a line splitter), because the two receiverswould interfere with each other during...
Page 165 - connection for the local programming signal input. Use the; RF
Page 7-19 Installing and Wiring Your System Wiring Your System Together 7 RF OR VHF C ONNECTIONS (G OOD P ICTURE AND S OUND ) Cable Connectors on Recorder The RF or VHF connections (also called the modulator connections) provide good pictureand good mono ("non-stereo") sound quality. Be awar...
Page 167 - IRING; Most of the wiring setups assume the following:
Page 7-21 Installing and Wiring Your System Wiring Your System Together 7 W IRING S ETUPS The following wiring setups present several methods for wiring your system. Many of theseoptions depend on what electronic components you are connecting, and what type of con-nectors the components support. See...
Page 168 - Features; UICK; UHF C; ONNECTION; Quality; Equipment
Page 7-22 Features l Quickest wiring setup. l Minimum number of components. l Can easily view both satellite and local programs by using the Local TVLink feature. User andInstallation Guide Q UICK I NSTALL (W ITH RF OR UHF C ONNECTION ) The Quick Install setup is designed to get your system running ...
Page 171 - Daylight Savings
Page 7-25 M ANUAL C LOCK S ETTING If the recorder is connected to a properly installed DISH Network™ antenna, the recorder'sclock will be set automatically. However, if you ever need to set the clock manually be-cause the DISH antenna has been disconnected, etc., do the following: Remote Menu Option...
Page 172 - PM; AYLIGHT
Page 7-26 8. Press the Left or Right arrow button to move the highlight to the "Month"under Date. 9. Press the number buttons to set the Month, Day, Hour and Minute.To input a one-digit number, be sure toinsert a zero first. 10.Press the arrow buttons to select AM or PM and then press Select...
Page 173 - Appendix; FCC C; OMPLIANCE; ELEPHONE
Page A-1 A Appendix FCC C OMPLIANCE T ELEPHONE C OMMUNICATION The following text is extracted from Federal Communication Commission(FCC) regulations, as of the publication date of this Guide. Contact the FCC(see following) or your library for the complete text of the regulations. This equipment comp...
Page 174 - This equipment is hearing-aid compatible.; ADIO
Page A-2 User andInstallation Guide The customer may perform minor adjustments such as the following, in case of problemswith the equipment. l Move or realign the antenna or receiving device, such as your broadcast TV antenna. l Increase the distance between the recorder and the equipment with the i...
Page 175 - How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems; ATIONAL; COPE
Page A-3 Appendix National Electrical Code (NEC) A In addition, the FCC provides a booklet that can help you. You can order the booklet fromthe following address: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems Stock No. 004-000-00345-4 U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402...
Page 177 - into a pipe or pipe fitting.
Page A-5 Appendix National Electrical Code (NEC) A 250-115. C ONNECTION TO E LECTRODES The grounding conductor shall be connected to the grounding electrode by exothermicwelding, listed lugs, listed pressure connectors, listed clamps, or other listed means.Connections depending on solder shall not b...
Page 179 - LOSSARY
Page A-7 Appendix Glossary A G LOSSARY Audio Connection Highest quality phono (RCA) audio connection available.Provides excellent stereo sound. Separate connectors arerequired for left and right audio signals. Azimuth See Direction. Blacked Out Program A program that cannot be viewed in specific loc...
Page 182 - outside back cover of this Guide.
Page A-10 User andInstallation Guide P ROBLEMS AND S OLUTIONS T ABLES Note: For warranty service on your recorder, call the number printed on the outside back cover of this Guide. Use this section if you encounter problems operating the system. Look in this section for adescription of your problem b...
Page 184 - What Is
Page A-12 U SE THE R EMOTE C ONTROL What Is Happening You cannot find theremote control. When you press abutton on the remotecontrol the behavior isnot as expected.Instead,you may see one of thefollowing: No mode light (SAT,TV, D-VHS or AUX)flashes.The remote changes toSAT mode.The other equipmentdo...
Page 191 - ALLER
Page A-19 Appendix Problems and Solutions Tables A The satellite antenna may havebeen moved out of alignment withthe satellite signal.Connecting cables may haveloosened, or have moisture inside.There may be interference with thesatellite signal.The dish may be full of snow ordebris. The recorder can...
Page 194 - IMER
Page A-22 User andInstallation Guide The tape is running butthe picture won't appearon the TV screen. Breaks are noticeable inthe Hi-Fi soundtrack. The playback picture isblurred or interrupted,even though TVbroadcasts are clear. The Hi-Fi soundtrackcannot be heard. Recording won't start. Tape-to-ta...
Page 195 - UESTIONS
Page A-23 Appendix Questions and Answers A Q UESTIONS AND A NSWERS P LAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search?A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?A. No. It stops automatically after 5 m...
Page 196 - PECIFICATIONS; CONNECTOR
Page A-24 S PECIFICATIONS User andInstallation Guide CONNECTOR Input/Output : RCA connectors (IN x 1, OUT x 2)S-VIDEO connectors(OUTx1) TUNER (D-VHS) Signal STD : DVB Input frequency : 950 – 1450 MHz Wave form : QPSK demodulator Symbol rate : 1 – 20 MS/s Bandwidth : 2 –27 MHz DBS monitor(as recordin...
Page 197 - HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; — JVC; JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING; DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.; FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
Page A-25 Appendix For Servicing A F OR S ERVICING HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. Inthe event that repair is necessary, or for the add...
Page 198 - ARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY
Page A-26 User andInstallation Guide W ARRANTY PARTS LABOR 1 YR 90 DAYS LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THEORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from ...
Page 199 - Index
Page I-1 I Index A About Cabling and Connections 7-18About Satellite Television 1-2Access Door 2-1Accessory Jack 2-4Adding Local or Cable Channels 3-14Address Button 2-12Address, Remote UHF Remote Address 2-8 Aiming the Antenna for the Strongest Signal 7-12Antenna Components 6-4Antenna, Broadcast TV...
Page 201 - INDEX
Page I-3 INDEX I H Hierarchy of Menus 3-6High Speed Data Port 2-6Highlighting a Choice in a List 3-8Highlighting a Menu Option 3-7 I Important System Information 7-17Index Search 5-8Info Button 2-2, 2-11Information Service Center 1-1, A-25World Wide Web home page 1-1 Infra-Red (IR) A-8Insert Cassett...
