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 VCR ................ 4
Basic Connection ....................................................................... 7
Advanced Connection .............................................................. 8
A/V Receiver Connection .......................................................... 9
Step 4: Connecting the VCR Controller ........................................ 10
Attaching the VCR Controllers ............................................... 10
Step 5: Plug in and Turn on the System ....................................... 11
Step 6: Find the Video Input on Your TV ..................................... 11
Step 7: Set the VCR Code .............................................................. 12
Using the Remote ............................................... 15
Remote Control Buttons ............................................................... 16
The Point and Select Method ....................................................... 17
Programming the Remote Control .............................................. 17
The Menu System ............................................... 21
The Main Menu ............................................................................. 22
Exiting a Menu Screen ............................................................ 22
Main Menu Items .................................................................... 23
What is a Program Guide? ............................................................ 24
Getting Around in the Guides ............................................... 25
Tuning to a Channel from the Guide ................................... 26
Getting Information on a Program .............................................. 26
Exiting the Program Guide ..................................................... 28
Customizing the Program Guide ........................................... 28
Pay-Per-View Programs ................................................................. 30
Reviewing Past and Scheduled Purchases ............................. 32
Locking and Unlocking the System .............................................. 33
Setting the Spending Limit .................................................... 34
Profiles ........................................................................................... 35
Especially for Parents .............................................................. 35
Creating and Editing a Profile ............................................... 36
Setting the Rating Limits ........................................................ 37
Choosing Your Profile ............................................................. 39
Timers ............................................................................................. 40
The Mailbox ................................................................................... 41
The Set-Up & Test Menu ............................................................... 42
System Test .............................................................................. 42
Audio Choice ........................................................................... 42
Picture Format ......................................................................... 43
Index .............................................................................................. 45