THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEM
Language
The LANGUAGE option enables you to specify the language in which menus and messages are displayed. While English is the default language, you may choose Spanish. Be aware that program titles and descriptions will continue to be in English since that text is broadcast.
Filters
The default setting for Filters is “Temporary.” With a setting of “Temporary,” each time you leave the
Advanced Preferences
The ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen contains options that are less likely to require changes once they are set. Most users will not make any changes to this screen. This screen also provides a means to reset all preference options to the factory defaults.
Things to do in the ADVANCED
PREFERENCES screen
Receiver ID
Someday, you may choose to get a second digital satellite receiver. If both receivers are in the same room or if you are using an RF remote control or a remote control extender, you may experience interference between signals. To avoid this “cross talk,” simply
highlight the Receiver ID button and press on the remote control to be used for that specific digital satellite receiver. Remember to set your remote control to the desired code first. For information regarding changing the remote control code, see the chapter “Programming Your Remote Control.”
Screen Ratio
Screen Ratio should be set to 4:3 for most televisions, which is the default. This indicates that you are using a standard format television screen. However, if you have a
Channel Lock
The Channel Lock setting provides a way for you to set your digital satellite receiver to permanently stay on a specified channel. When the setting is anything other than “- - -
Input Key
The Input Key option allows you to enable or disable the functionality of the key on your remote control. This is useful if you are not using the local TV pass through capability of your digital
satellite receiver and want to avoid getting a snowy picture from inadvertent presses of the key. Please note that the pass through capability happens automatically when the digital satellite receiver is powered off.
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