Service Letter EchoNAV software version 2.2 EchoNAV User Interface for Digital Satellite Receivers HDD Printed on recycled paper Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
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Preface 1. PREFACE DEAR CUSTOMER This service letter introduces version 2.2 for the EchoNAV user interface which supersedes the previous service letter(s). For your convenience the highlights of the previous software are also given. THE HIGHLIGHTS FOR VERSION 2.
Preface 3. DISCLAIMER SATELLITE RECEIVER EchoStar International Corporation has done everything to the best of her abilities, to supply you with a satellite receiver built to the most up-to-date software and hardware. EchoStar International Corporation makes no warranties with respect to the reception of the channels provided by the broadcast service providers and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Preface TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 1 2 3 DEAR CUSTOMER INTENDED USE DISCLAIMER I I II Installation 1 2 TO SETUP YOUR RECEIVER FOR THE FIRST TIME ADVANCED MODE (MULTIPLE LNB SUPPORT) 3-1 3-7 Familiarization 1 2 3 4 5 ECHONAV 2.
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Installation 1. INSTALLATION Section 3 TO SETUP YOUR RECEIVER FOR THE FIRST TIME This procedure supersedes the procedure as given in the user manual from step 15 onwards. The main differences are: ■ Select Easy or Advanced installation, Easy installation helps you to do the initial setup procedure where Advanced allows you to program the receiver as required for non-standard installations.
Section 3 Installation 27. Wait for the Checking configuration to complete. 28. Read the available help text for information. 29. Make the required selections. 30. If the red dot in the TP field stays: a. select another transponder; b. go to the Check signal field; c. on the RCU, press the OK key. 31. If you want to add your own defined transponder, go to the TP field and select TP00 (Goes to the menu where you can define your own transponder, for detailed information, refer to section 6).
Installation Section 3 © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved 29. When in the Position field: a. press and hold the or key and watch the signal indicator for an indication; b. in the signal indicator, make sure a network name is shown; c. press the key to select another transponder for signal verification; d. press the key to select the Position field; e. use the key to fine tune for the best signal level and quality; f.
Section 3 Installation 26. On the RCU: a. press the key to set the EL (East limit); b. at the Motor error, press the key once; c. press the OK key. 27. On the RCU, press the OK key. 28. Select the most East SAT which you can receive. 29. If you want to add your own defined East SAT, select S00 (Goes to the menu where you can define your own satellite, for detailed information, refer to section 6). If not proceed with step 31. © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved 30.
Installation Section 3 36. Make the required selections. 37. Read the available help text for information. 38. Go to the Search channels field. 39. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. 40. Wait for the search to complete: a. the receiver display shows a moving dot; b. the Search completed popup menu appears. 41. On the RCU, press the OK key to end the initial setup procedure.
Section 3 Installation 27. On the RCU: a. press the key to set the EL (East limit); b. at the Motor error, press the key once; c. press the OK key. 28. On the RCU: a. press the key to set the WL (west limit); b. at the Motor error, press the key once; c. press the OK key. 29. Go to the Program satellites field. 30. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. 31. Select the satellite which you want to receive. 32. Read the available help text for information.
Installation Section 3 FOR SMATV CONFIGURATIONS 21. Make the required selections. After the initial installation it is possible to add more symbol rates. Refer to section Maintenance for detailed instructions. 22. Read the available help text for information. 23. Go to the Search Channels field. 24. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved 25. Wait for the search to complete: a. the receiver display shows a moving dot; b.
Section 3 Installation 32. Select the satellite which you want to receive. 33. Read the available help text for information. Note that only the white fields are selectable, other fields show reference information. 34. If you want to add your own defined satellite, go to the SAT field and select S00 (Goes to the menu where you can define your own satellite, for detailed information, refer to section 6). 35. Go to the User LNB field and on the RCU press the i-key. 36.
Familiarization 1. FAMILIARIZATION Section 4 ECHONAV 2.2 The software of the receiver contains the EchoNAV user interface with on-screen help, which gives you easy control over the features of the receiver. The software contains also a large database of pre-programmed satellites and transponders which are used for a quick installation. For initial installation, the software guides you through the required setup menu to allow for an easy and reliable installation setup of the receiver.
Section 4 Familiarization 1.1. THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Page 4 - 2 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine EchoNAV 2.2 © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved ■ The EchoStar Quattro is a programmable RCU that also can control your TV, VCR, DVD and/or Audio set. The EchoStar Quattro requires two AA/R6 alkaline batteries to operate. ON/STANDBY ■ MUTE To switch to standby or on. To blank out the volume.
Familiarization 2. Section 4 THE ECHONAV INSTALLATION MENU A highlighted button shows you which (main/sub) menu is selected. The MENU key lets you change between the main and sub-menu where the keys let you make a selection in the selected (main/sub) menu. The OK key brings you into the related page, where you can make a choice from the available options.
Section 4 Familiarization 2.1.2. LOCAL TIME SUB-MENU This sub-menu allows you to customize the local time settings. For the correct operation of the EPG and the timers, it is necessary to set the local time correctly. You can customize: ■ Year To set the actual year. ■ Month To set the actual month. ■ Date To set the actual date. ■ Day To set the actual day. ■ Hour To set the actual time in hours. ■ Minute To set the actual time in minutes. ■ Save settings To confirm the settings you made. 2.2.
Familiarization Section 4 © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved 2.2.1. SYSTEM SETUP SUB-MENU - EASY DVR-7000 HDD ONLY This sub-menu allows you to customize the system setup to match your installation. Note that the menu page is dynamic which means that it changes with the selections you make. You can customize: ■ System To select the dish type you use.
Section 4 Familiarization DVR-5000 HDD ONLY Page 4 - 6 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine EchoNAV 2.2 © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved This sub-menu allows you to customize the system setup to match your installation. Note that the menu page is dynamic which means that it changes with the selections you make. You can customize: ■ System To select the dish type you use. ■ Installation (fixed, DiSEqC 1.
Familiarization Section 4 © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved 2.2.2. FIXED DISH SETUP - SUB-MENU This sub-menu allows you to customize the system setup to add an additional fixed dish into your motorized or DiSEqC1.2 configuration. Note that the menu page is dynamic which means that it changes with the selections you make. You can customize: ■ LNBs To set the amount of LNBs you have installed. ■ Polarity (DVR-7000 series only) To set the device that controls the signal polarity.
Section 4 Familiarization MOTORIZED CONFIGURATION ONLY TP To select a transponder of the selected satellite. Transponder TP00 brings you to the add data menu. ■ Skew (for polarotor only) To adjust the Horizontal/Vertical setting. ■ Position To move the dish for best signal level and quality. ■ ■ Re-align dish To compensate for a dish offset caused by ambient conditions.
Familiarization Section 4 2.2.5. ABOUT ECHOSTAR - INFORMATION PAGE The About EchoStar information page gives all the where-to-contact-Information about EchoStar and the status information about the receiver. You can view: ■ Company This field shows the full name of EchoStar. ■ Address This field shows the address of EchoStar. ■ EchoNAV This field shows the current software version loaded into the receiver. ■ Boot version This field shows the current boot version loaded into the receiver.
Section 4 Familiarization 2.2.7. FACTORY RESET - SUB-MENU 3. THE ECHONAV MODE AND SELECTION MENUS 3.1. GROUP AND SORT Once in a list, the selection for Group (yellow key) and Sort (blue key) are kept until you change the selection. The selection is made visible in the InfoBanner with icons NOTE Sometimes a list seems to be empty because of the settings of the Group and Sort option. If this happens, select Group - None and Sort - None. 3.2.
Familiarization Section 4 3.2.2. LOCK White; To select the Lock option. ■ Red bullet; To indicate that the selection is active. ■ 3.2.3. DELETE White; To select the Delete option. ■ Red bullet; To indicate that the selection is active. © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved ■ 4 3.2.4. DO YOU WANT TO SAVE CHANGES? At several locations in the software where you can make changes to selections, you are asked if you want to save or discard the changes.
Section 4 Familiarization 3.3.2. THE PHOTO INFOBANNER DVR-7000 HDD ONLY The photo InfoBanner shows the information related to the actual image.
Familiarization Section 4 3.4.1. SAT LIST This pop-up menu gives you the possibility to choose directly from the available satellites. You can call up the pop-up menu with the satellite key on the remote control unit. 4. THE INDEX MARKERS 4.1. INDEX MARKER SHOWS IN THE INFOBANNER © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved With the InfoBanner shown, you can see the set index marker(s), at the marked position, in the progress bar of the DVR recording.
Section 4 5. Familiarization THE TIMERS 5.1. DVR STOP TIMER This pop-up menu gives you the possibility to choose directly a stop time for the recording. You can call up the pop-up menu with the record key (press twice) on the remote control unit after a recording is started. ■ Set stop time If available from the EPG, the program end time is shown; ■ Duration You can define a period for which the timer continues to record.
Operation 1. OPERATION Section 5 TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THE MENUS NOTE Unless otherwise specified; this note explains the way you can navigate through the pages of the EchoNAV user menu. 1. Use the OK key to pull down the menu selection fields. 2. Use the keys to scroll the selectable items. 3. Use the keys to navigate between the left and right column of selectable items. 4. Use the EXIT key to leave the menu and return to the view mode. 5.
Section 5 Operation 6. When the keyboard appears: a. use the arrow keys to navigate; b. press OK to accept the character; c. select the button to get lower case characters and numbers; d. select the button e. on the RCU, press the OK key to confirm. NOTE The selection for Group (yellow key) and Sort (blue key) are kept until you change the selection. The selection is made visible in the InfoBanner with icons. Sometimes a list seems to be empty because of the settings of the Group and Sort option.
Operation Section 5 6. Move the channel, either: a. use the keys; b. use the page + / - keys; c. use the numerical keys. 7. On the RCU, press the OK key to confirm. 8. Either: a. press the WHITE key to end the session, or; b. select the next channel you want to move, or; c. press the key to return to the previous location in the list. © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved 9. When the pop-up appears, either: a. select Yes to save the changes, or: b.
Section 5 Operation 6. Either: a. press the WHITE key to confirm the lock and end the session, or b. select the next channel you want to lock. 7. When the pop-up appears, either: a. select Yes to save the changes, or: b. select No to undo the changes. © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved 8. You can temporarily unlock all channels: a. On the RCU, press the MENU key; b. Select the Parental Lock menu; c. Enter the correct PIN-code as requested; d. Set the channel lock to Off. 9.
Operation Section 5 6. Either: a. press the WHITE key to confirm the deletion and end the session, or b. select the next channel you want to delete. © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved 7. When the pop-up appears, either: a. select Yes to save the changes, or: b. select No to undo the changes. 2. USE THE FAVORITE LISTS Navigation and use of the favorite lists are the same as for the all channels and current satellite list as described before.
Section 5 Operation 2.1.2. DETAILED CHANNEL INFORMATION 1. On the RCU, press the i-key to get the InfoBanner. 2. If the i-button in the InfoBanner is shown, press the i-key two times to get the detailed channel information. 3. If the i-button is not shown, press the i-key one time to get the detailed channel information. 4. On the RCU, press the i-key to remove the information from the screen. 3. TO SELECT ANOTHER SATELLITE 1. On the RCU, press the key. 2.
Operation Section 5 4.2. SET THE LAST PLAYED INDEX MARKER 1. Play back a recording. 2. On the RCU: a. press the key to stop the playback of a recording; b. the receiver automatically adds the so called ‘Last played’ index marker. c. in the list note that the ‘Last played’ index is now applied to this event. 4.3. PLAY BACK AN INDEX MARKER © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select the DVR mode. Select the event with the index marker (+).
Section 5 5. Operation TO USE THE PHOTO ALBUM DVR-7000 HDD ONLY NOTE The use of the photo album is similar to the use of the MP3 player. You can select a photo from a list and ‘play’ the photo to view it. If you press play key, the list starts to behave as a ‘slide show’, all photos in the list will be shown with a selectable time interval. 5.1. PLAY BACK A PHOTO 1. 2. 3. 4. On the RCU, press the OK key. Select the PHOTOS mode. Read the available help text for information. Select a photo, either: a.
Operation 6. Section 5 TO USE THE DVR STOP TIMER NOTE Be aware that the DVR stop timer overrides all earlier set timers. If a timer overlap occurs, you will loose your earlier defined timer. View the timer list through the EPG menu, press green, select timers. 1. On the RCU: © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved a. press the key twice to start the recording; b. .press the key twice to show the timer; 2. In the Timer pop-up menu; a.
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Maintenance 1. MAINTENANCE Section 6 USER LNB SETTING - SUB-MENU (ADVANCED ONLY) 1. On the RCU, press: a. the MENU key; b. the key to select the 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. menu; c. the OK key, to select the menu. Press the OK key and make the selections. Read the available help text for information. Go to the Save settings field. On the RCU: a. press the OK key to save the settings; b. press the EXIT key to leave the menu.
Section 6 3. Maintenance SEARCH CHANNELS - ANALOG IF 1. On the RCU, press: a. the MENU key; b. the key to select the menu; c. the OK key, to select the menu. 2. Select for the Search Mode: Analog IF 3. Go to the Search channels field. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. On the RCU, press the OK key. Select Horizontal or Vertical polarity. For one LNB, go to the Start field. For more LNBs, select the applicable band. Press the OK key 4. © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved 9.
Maintenance Section 6 FOR FIXED CONFIGURATIONS 1. On the RCU, press: a. the MENU key; b. the key to select the menu; c. the OK key, to select the menu. 2. In the SAT field: a. Press the OK key to drop-down the menu; b. Select satellite S00; c. Press the OK key. 3. Note that the Add data menu appears. In this menu you can create a new satellite and it’s transponders. 4. Continue with step 5. © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved FOR ALL CONFIGURATIONS 5. In the SAT field: a.
Section 6 Maintenance FOR DIGITAL RECEIVERS 7. In the Frequency field, on the RCU, use the numeric keys to enter the transponder frequency; 8. In the Polarity field, select H for Horizontal or V for Vertical. 9. In the Symbol rate field, enter with the numeric keys the symbol rate. FOR ALL RECEIVERS 10. Leave the value Auto for Video PID, Audio PID and PCR PID. 11. Go to the Continue field. 12. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. 13.
Maintenance Section 6 19. Wait for the search to complete: a. the receiver display shows a moving dot; b. the Search completed popup menu appears. 20. On the RCU, press the OK key. FOR FIXED CONFIGURATIONS 14. On the RCU: a. press the MENU key; © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved b. the key to select the menu; c. the OK key, to select the menu. 15. In the SAT field: a. Press the OK key to drop-down the menu; b. Select satellite your new satellite; c. Press the OK key. 16.
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Troubleshooting 1. TO SOLVE AN INSTALLATION RELATED PROBLEM Problem Possible cause What to do? 1. I cannot add a SAT. ■ In a SAT field, you did not ■ Refer to section 6, select S00. chapter Add data. 2. The positioner does not respond when I want to go to the new satellite. ■ You did not save the position of the satellite. ■ Go to the Program satellites menu and save the (correct) position. 3. I cannot add a TP. ■ In a TP field, you did not select TP00.
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Glossary 1. GLOSSARY LIST OF USED ABBREVIATIONS S00 Satellite S00 brings you to the Add data menu where you can change S00 into a new satellite. SR Symbol Rate Transponder TP00 brings you to the Add TP00 Section 8 © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved data menu where you can change TP00 into a new transponder. 8 EchoStar International Corporation Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Section 8 2. Glossary EXPLANATION OF USED TERMINOLOGY Add data Advanced mode Easy mode Edit data This menu gives the possibility to add a user defined satellites and transponders. This is an installation mode where the user has full flexibility to setup an installation with multiple (user defined) LNBs. This is the recommended installation mode. This mode offers a guided initial setup in which the user is assisted by the sequence of the menus and editable pre-settings.
Index INDEX A add sat ..................................................3-1, 6-2 add tp ...................................................3-2, 6-2 analog if ....................................................... 6-2 autosat ..................................................3-3, 4-5 O ota ................................................................4-9 P backgrounds ................................................ 4-3 blue key .......................................................
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LNB(F) Configuration matrix Appendix 1 1. APPENDIX 1 LNB CONFIGURATION MATRIX In the installation menu, the different LNBs are already pre-programmed to save you a lot of configuring routines. LNB TYPE LO Selection 13/18V 0/22kHz H V H V 10,000 disabled 18 18 0 0 Enhanced 9,750 disabled 18 18 0 0 Quattro 9,750 13V 13 13 0 0 10,750 18V 18 18 0 0 5,150 disabled 18 18 0 0 DBS 10,750 disabled 18 18 0 0 10.
Appendix 1 LNB(F) Configuration matrix 3. USER DEFINED LNB(F) MATRIX In the User LNB setting menu, you can define your own LNB(F). You can use the list below to note the settings. User LNB(F) LO Frequency LO Selection 13/18V 0/22kHz H V H V ... ...,... ... ... ... ...,... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... User ........ 2 ... ...,... ... ... ... ...,... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... User ........ 3 ... ...,... ... ... ... ...,... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .
