Chapter 2

Receiver Description and Installation

Receiver Front Panel

Smart Card Door

Behind this door is a slot for a future smart card. No smart card is included with this receiver.

Indicators

TV1 Power - The green light indicates that the receiver is providing programming to the nearby TV through the TV1 output connections.

TV2 Power - The blue light indicates that the receiver is providing programming to the remote TVs through the TV2 output connections.

Recording - Indicates that the receiver is recording. TV1 and TV2 each have recording indicators.

Mode - Indicates if the receiver is in Single or Dual mode (see page 49 for details).

Buttons

The buttons on the receiver give you some control of the receiver. Most of the time you will want to use the remote controls that came with your receiver.

Mode - Press the receiver MODE button to switch between Single and Dual mode (see page 49 for details).

System Info - Displays the System Info screen on the nearby TV.

Menu - Displays the Main Menu. After you press this button, use the ARROWS and SELECT buttons to navigate through TV1’s menus.

Arrows/Select - Use the ARROWS and SELECT the same way as the ARROW and SELECT buttons on Remote Control 1.

Power - Press the POWER button to turn the TV1 programming on or off to the nearby TV.

IR Sensor

The INFRARED (IR) SENSOR receives IR signals from Remote Control 1.

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DuoDVR 625, 118523, DuoDVR 522 specifications

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