Search failure

Press the UPC key to accept the terms and conditions.A short description of all the features in the Digital Cable Receiver with a UPC subscription will be displayed, and a test will start to check that setup is done correctly.

Search failure

In case of channel search failure, before starting a new search, check the following points:

RF cable condition and connection to your Digital Cable Receiver as described in chapter Connect

Signal quality

Correct activation code is entered

5Using your Digital Cable Receiver Note

If the same failure message appears after a while, refer to chapter Frequently asked questions. If the problem remains, contact your dealer.

5Using your Digital Cable Receiver

Once you have connected the Digital Cable Receiver, use the remote control to operate the basic, frequently-used functions, such as switching on and off and changing channels.

You will also become familiar with the handy Programme Information Bar.This is used to display information on the programme you are watching, search for another programme, or change channels.

5.1Switching the Digital Cable Receiver on and off

Press the UPC key on the remote control to switch on the Digital Cable Receiver.

Press5.2Changing channelsto switch off the Digital Cable Receiver.

Zapping Tip

You can also switch on the Digital Cable Receiver by pressing the CH+/- keys, and set it to standby by pressing theManual background button on the front of the Digital Cable Receiver.

5.2Changing channels

There are various ways of using the remote control to quickly change channels.

Zapping

Press CH+/- to quickly switch between adjacent channels.

Press CH+ once to change from channel 1 to channel 2.

Press CH- once to change from channel 2 to channel 1.

Manual background Tip

You can also use the Manual background ,Manual background ,Manual background and Manual background buttons on the front panel of the Digital Cable Receiver to quickly switch between adjacent channels.

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