USER’S GUIDE
for
version 1.0 09192001
TV SAT
POWER
DVD VCR
MUTE
VOL
CANCELINFO
THEMEBROWSE
1 BEFORE YOU
BEGIN
Make sure to set your TV to channel 2, 3, or 4 as directed by your satellite receiver manual.
This manual makes reference to “mode keys.” These are the TV, SAT, DVD, and VCR keys at the top of the remote control.
After you have programmed the remote, you’ll use the mode keys to select which device you want the remote control to operate.
2 RECEIVER BASE INSTALLATION
3 INSTALL BATTERIES
Before you can set up or operate the remote control, you must install two Alkaline AA batteries.
b Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of your remote control.
cCheck battery polarity carefully, and install the batteries as shown in the illustration to the right.
d Replace the battery compartment cover.
4 KNOW YOUR REMOTE
SELECT
GUIDEMENU
CHAN
Option 1
The diagram below shows the functions of special keys for your satellite receiver. Refer to your satellite receiver manual for descriptions of specific functions. NOTE: keys are marked for Dish
PAGERECALL
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Place the receiver base station in the room where your equipment is located.
Network® functions. For other satellite receivers, keys may have different functions.
VIEWRECORD
1 2 3
4 | 5 | 6 |
7 | 8 | 9 |
TV/VIDEO | 0 | SYS INFO |
| ENTER |
Choose a location near an electrical outlet on an opposing wall to where the equipment is installed. Point the front of the base station towards the equipment. Try to use your remote from your chosen location to confirm that it is within the operating view of your equipment.
Plug the AC power adapter into the wall outlet. Attach the small plug from the transformer into the jack on the base station. The power light should flash and go out. The
MODE KEYS allow you to select which device your remote will operate. They are also used to setup the remote control
CANCEL cancels the current procedure
FOUR-WAY CURSOR KEYS
allow you to navigate through the
TV SAT
POWER
DVD VCR
VOL
CANCELINFO
THEMEBROWSE
SELECT
SIGNAL LED lights up when the remote is transmitting signal, and during certain setup procedures
POWER used in conjunction with the device Keys, the Power key lets you turn devices on and off
VOL turns the volume up and down
INFO displays channel and program information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
light will only go on when it is receiving a command from the Around the House Remote. The base station is ready to use.
Option 2
Using Your Control Cables
With the proper connection, you can hide the receiver base station behind your entertainment system and still control all your equipment. First, plug the control cable into the back of the base station receiver. The emitter end of the control cable must then be placed in front of each piece of equipment you want to communicate with the remote control sensor. The remote control sensor is commonly identifiable by a small plastic window.
You may have to try different locations for optimum performance. You can permanently attach the emitters using the
SELECT chooses the | GUIDE |
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highlighted item in the menu |
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GUIDE displays the | PAGE |
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program guide |
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PAGE moves the menu | VIEW |
| RECORD |
forward and backward |
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one page |
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VIEW exits out of |
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NUMBER KEYS allow | 4 | 5 | 6 |
direct access to specific |
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channels and menu options | 7 | 8 | 9 |
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| TV/VIDEO | 0 | SYS INFO |
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TV/VIDEO switches inputs on the Satellite Receiver and TV when in SAT or TV mode; and acts as the TV/VCR button when in VCR mode
CHAN changes the channel up and down
MENU brings up the main
RECALL tunes to the last channel that was viewed
RECORD does not operate VCR record. Use the VCR Record button (see illustration below)
SYS INFO displays information about the satellite receiver
VCR KEYS perform standard
VCR functions (see illustration below)
KEYS |
| PAUSE |
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VCR/DVD | STOP | PLAY |
REWIND | RECORD | |
| FAST FORWARD |
To initiate recording on the VCR,
press RECORD twice.