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