Page 2 - Safety Information; WARNING; Cautions; The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow
Safety Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates“dangerous voltage” inside theproduct that presents a risk ofelectric shock or personal injury. This sy...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Setup and Connections ........................................ 3 Step 1: Unpack the Digital Receiver ............................................... 4 Step 2: Place Batteries in the Remote Control .............................. 4 Step 3: Connecting Your Receiver to Your TV and VC...
Page 5 - Getting Started; • about the jacks and cables; Setup and Connections; Setup and Connections
Setup and Connections 3 Getting Started This manual is designed to get you started quickly. It firstintroduces you to your digital receiver system, then shows youhow to use the on-screen guides and menus. In Setup and Connections, you’ll learn: • about the jacks and cables • things to know before co...
Page 6 - Step 1: Unpack the Digital Receiver; Step 2: Place Batteries in the; Step 3: Connecting Your Receiver to; Things to Know Before Connecting
Setup and Connections 4 Step 1: Unpack the Digital Receiver Make sure to locate the remote control. Step 2: Place Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteriesin your digital receiver remote. 1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment. ...
Page 7 - Protect Your Components from Overheating; Jacks and Cables
Setup and Connections 5 Protect Your Components from Overheating • Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrangethe components so that air can circulate freely. • Do not stack components. • Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in astand. • Place an amplifier or ...
Page 8 - Back of the Receiver
Setup and Connections 6 Back of the Receiver The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found onyour digital receiver. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connectcorresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio toRight Audio, etc.). IN FROM AUX OUT TO TV S-VIDEO OUT VID...
Page 9 - How to View Your Components; TV
Setup and Connections 7 How to View Your Components To watch the digital receiver in this connection, tune the TV to CH 3 or4. You may change the output channel. To record programming, tune the receiver to the desired channel andset your VCR to record on channel 3 or 4. To view VCR recordings, tune ...
Page 11 - How to Listen to Programming; VCR
Setup and Connections 9 How to Listen to Programming To listen to programming using optional audio equipment, connect anA/V receiver to the digital receiver. Use RCA-type audio cables to connectthe digital receiver’s left and right audio out jacks to the A/V receiver’sleft and right audio in jacks. ...
Page 12 - Step 4: Connecting the VCR; Attaching the VCR Controllers
Setup and Connections 10 Step 4: Connecting the VCR Controller The VCR Controller enables the digital receiver to control your VCR sothat you can record a program from the program guide. After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the VCR , you willuse the on-screen menu system to test the ...
Page 13 - STEP 5: Plug in and Turn on the; Video Channel Variations
Setup and Connections 11 STEP 5: Plug in and Turn on the System Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plugwith the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. To turn on the system, press the LOOK button on the remote or thePOWER button on the front pa...
Page 14 - Step 7: Set the VCR Code
Setup and Connections 12 Step 7: Set the VCR Code To complete this step, make sure you have connected the VCR controlleras described in step 4. To control your VCR, you will then need to tell thedigital receiver which VCR brand you are using. This is done by selectingSet VCR Code from the Set-up &am...
Page 15 - VCR Codes
Setup and Connections 13 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using thecorrect code. If the VCR automatically stops tape play, then youknow that the receiver and the VCR are communicating. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the set-up. VCR Codes Aiwa ..................
Page 17 - How to use your Universal Remote; Using the Remote
Using the Remote 15 How to use your Universal Remote This section defines the buttons on the remote anddescribes how to program it. The universal remote can be programmed to control mostbrands of remote controllable TVs. If you have an RCA,GE, or ProScan TV or VCR, you probably don’t need toprogram ...
Page 18 - Remote Control Buttons
Using the Remote 16 Remote Control Buttons LOOK Turns on the digital receiver and tells the remote to control the digital receiver system functions. POWER Turns the device you are controlling on or off. VCR Tells the remote to control the VCR. TV Tells the remote to control the TV. INPUT In TV mode,...
Page 19 - The Point and Select Method; Modes of Operation
Using the Remote 17 The Point and Select Method Point and Select is the two-step method you use to navigate through themenu system and program guides. Once you know how to point andselect, you can explore the digital receiver system menus. 1. Point You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote ...
Page 20 - Programming the Remote to Control the TV; TV Codes
Using the Remote 18 Programming the Remote to Control the TV 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the TV on the code listbelow. 3. Press and hold the TV button. 4. While still holding down the TV button, enter the code from the TVcode list. 5. Release the button, and then p...
Page 21 - Programming the Remote to Control the VCR
Using the Remote 19 Programming the Remote to Control the VCR 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the VCR on the code listbelow. 3. Press and hold the VCR button. 4. While still holding down the VCR button, enter the code from theVCR code list. 5. Release the button, and ...
Page 23 - The Menu System; The Menu System
The Menu System 21 ➣ Setup and Connections What ’s a Menu? The digital receiver menu system is a list of choices, just like amenu in a restaurant. And, just as a restaurant menu isdivided into sections such as appetizers, entrees, and desserts,the on-screen menus are also separated into sections to ...
Page 24 - The Main Menu; Exiting a Menu Screen
The Menu System 22 The Main Menu The Main menu is the gateway to all other menus in the digital receiver.To view the Main menu , press the LOOK button on the remote control,then SELECT•MENU. If you are already in another menu, first pressCLEAR, then SELECT•MENU. Press SELECT•MENU to see the Main men...
Page 25 - Main Menu Items
The Menu System 23 Main Menu Items Brief descriptions follow each of the Main menu items. Detailedinformation about each menu is included in this section of the manual. Program Guide Shows the Program Guide, a listing of all available programming. PPV Shows available pay-per-view programming and spe...
Page 26 - What is a Program Guide?; Using the GUIDE button
The Menu System 24 What is a Program Guide? At first glance, the Program Guide looks much like the TV programguide you see in a newspaper — a grid showing what programs are onduring each half-hour of the day, for each channel. But you also can usethe Program Guide to get more information about a pro...
Page 27 - Getting Around in the Guides
The Menu System 25 • Press GUIDE a third time to see the Info Guide. When you point to aprogram in the Info Guide, you are presented with a description forthat program. Press the GUIDE button three times to see the five-lineinformation guide. Getting Around in the Guides This section describes how t...
Page 28 - Tuning to a Channel from the Guide; Getting Information on a; Getting Information from the Program Guide
The Menu System 26 Tuning to a Channel from the Guide To tune directly to a program listed in the Program Guide, point to theprogram and press SELECT•MENU. If you select a program that is not currently on, a screen will appear thatdescribes that program. You can select Watch this Channel or RecordPr...
Page 29 - Getting Information from TV Viewing
The Menu System 27 screen button if this information is available. Select this button to seewhen the program may be broadcast again. The guide may provide a schedule of alternate times. Getting Information from TV Viewing To obtain information on the program you are currently watching, pressthe INFO...
Page 30 - Exiting the Program Guide; Customizing the Program Guide; PPV
The Menu System 28 Exiting the Program Guide There are two ways to exit the Program Guide: • Point to a channel and press SELECT•MENU. • Press CLEAR on the remote control. The Program Guide disappears, and you are returned to regularprogram viewing. If you have selected a pay-per-view program, a dis...
Page 31 - Sort
The Menu System 29 Sort The Sort on-screen button allows you to further customize the ProgramGuide. Point to and select Sort to display the Sorting menu. This menudisplays a list of topics on the left side of the screen, and a list of relatedthemes on the right side of the screen. Select Topics on t...
Page 32 - Future; PPV Previews
The Menu System 30 Future The Future on-screen button is a short-cut to viewing future times in theProgram Guide. Point to and select Future to display the Future Timesmenu. The Future button can sort the guide by time of day. The Future Times menu will sort the Program Guide by respective times,suc...
Page 33 - Purchasing and Viewing Pay-Per-View Programs
The Menu System 31 Press the PPV button again to view the PPV five-line Info Guide. The PPV Program Guide lists programs and times. Purchasing and Viewing Pay-Per-View Programs To purchase a pay-per-view movie or program, you can: 1. Find a pay-per-view program while scanning through the channellist...
Page 34 - Reviewing Past and Scheduled Purchases; Canceling a Purchase
The Menu System 32 You must confirm your purchase. Select Yes to confirm the purchase of the program. Select No to cancelthe order. Before you purchase a program you can also select Alternate Times fromthe Purchase Program menu to find out if the program is available atother times. Reviewing Past an...
Page 35 - Locking and Unlocking the System
The Menu System 33 Locking and Unlocking the System The locking feature lets you manage your family’s access to certainprograms. The User Profile settings for channel lists, rating limits, andthe spending limit go into effect when you lock the system. Changing any ratings, channel lists, or the per-...
Page 36 - Important Note: Overriding Profile Limits
The Menu System 34 If You Forget Your MainProfile PIN… If you forget your Main Profile PIN, don’tworry! Just contact your CustomerService Center. Important Note: Overriding Profile Limits When you attempt to view a program that is blocked by one or morelimits, a screen will appear that asks you to e...
Page 37 - Profiles; Especially for Parents
The Menu System 35 Profiles Not everybody likes to watch the same things. Within your own familyyou might not want everybody to be able to watch the same things. The Profiles menu allows up to four individual members of yourhousehold to control their own viewing choices by setting up acustomized cha...
Page 38 - Creating and Editing a Profile; Setting the User Name
The Menu System 36 Creating and Editing a Profile The five Profiles are designed to give you easy access to customizedProgram Guides. You can edit these profiles to show only certainchannels or programming within certain rating limits. The Main Profile is selected by default when you turn on your di...
Page 39 - Setting the User PIN; Setting the Rating Limits
The Menu System 37 Use the up and down arrows to go through the alphabet. When thecorrect letter is displayed, press the right arrow on the remote control.Each name can be up to six characters. Press SELECT•MENU to confirmthe name. Setting the User PIN A PIN locks a User Profile. When a PIN is assig...
Page 40 - MPAA Ratings
The Menu System 38 MPAA Ratings MPAA Ratings limit lets you set the maximum viewing limits for ratedmovies only. This includes movies on premium channels and pay-per-viewmovies, but excludes movies on regular television broadcasts. 1. Point to MPAA Ratings Limit and press SELECT•MENU. The highlightm...
Page 41 - Editing the Channel List; Choosing Your Profile
The Menu System 39 Editing the Channel List Once you have set a user name, you have the option of creating acustomized list of channels for that user. Editing your own channel list isa way to give you fast access to your favorite channels. Point to Channel List and press SELECT•MENU. You can use the...
Page 42 - Timers; Setting a Timer
The Menu System 40 Timers The Timers menu lets you preset your digital receiver to automaticallytune to a particular channel at a predetermined time. If you have a VCRcontroller connected to the digital receiver and your VCR, you may alsorecord a program at a predetermined time. Select Timers from t...
Page 43 - The Mailbox; How to tell when you have mail; Checking your mail; Point to a message and press SELECT•MENU. The message is
The Menu System 41 The Mailbox The mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”—from yourprogram provider. For example, you may receive a message calling yourattention to a new service. How to tell when you have mail The power light on the front panel of the receiver flashes. Checking your m...
Page 44 - System Test; Audio Choice
The Menu System 42 The Set-Up & Test Menu The Set-up & Test menu is designed to ensure that you get the optimalperformance from your digital receiver. It lets you adjust the receiver toyour TV and VCR, choose an alternate audio track and run a diagnostictest. System Test The System Test offe...
Page 45 - Picture Format
The Menu System 43 A check mark next to the language choice means you have selected it asyour preferred option. The digital receiver will then set the audioprogram to reflect this choice. For example, if you select French, thedigital receiver will then automatically set the audio track to Frenchwhen...
Page 46 - Setting the VCR Code
The Menu System 44 Setting the VCR Code In order to let the digital receiver control your VCR, you need to connectthe VCR Controller. (For instructions on how to make the connection, seepage 10.) You will then need to tell the digital receiver which VCR brandyou are using. This is done by selecting ...
Page 47 - Index
A antenna (digital) 4ARROW buttons 16AUDIO 2 button 16Audio choice 42 B Back panel 6Batteries 4Buttons remote 16 C CHAN UP/DOWN buttons 16Channel limits 33Channel lists 39CLEAR button 16Codes remote 18, 19VCR controller 13 Connections 4 advanced 8audio/video quality 5basic 7jacks and cables 5, 6VCR ...
Page 48 - INDUSTRY CANADA REGULATIONS; RECYCLED PAPER
©1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.Trademark(s)® RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)Printed in USA TOCOM 15377550 The following materials were usedin printing this publication: INDUSTRY CANADA REGULATIONS NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means th...
