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DSB-707 FTA
Digital Satellite Receiver
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL DSB-707 FTA Digital Satellite Receiver Printed on recycled paper...
  • Page 2 Issue: dsb707fta-B-1a-us © 2001 EchoStar International Corporation - The Netherlands We encourage you to express your thoughts on this user manual. Please send your comments to: EchoStar International Corporation Technical Publications Department Schuilenburglaan 5a 7604 BJ Almelo The Netherlands...

  • Page 3: Preface

    Software Version: ... INTENDED USE This user manual is intended for anyone who uses an EchoStar satellite receiver. It can be used by both first-time and experienced users of satellite receivers who want to install, use and maintain their receiver.

  • Page 4: Copyright And Trademarks

    SER MANUAL EchoStar International Corporation has to the best of her abilities, everything done to supply you with the most up-to-date information. EchoStar International Corporation makes no warranties with respect to the information provided by this user manual and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TO SET THE USER PREFERENCES Maintenance HARDWARE MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE END OF LIFE DISPOSAL Troubleshooting TO SOLVE A PROBLEM Glossary LIST OF USED ABBREVIATIONS EXPLANATION OF USED TERMINOLOGY EXPLANATION OF THE SEARCH MODES Index Digital Satellite Receiver Preface 4-11 4-14 4-14 5-10 5-12 Page...
  • Page 6 Appendix 1 LNB CONFIGURATION MATRIX LNBF CONFIGURATION MATRIX USER DEFINED LNB(F) MATRIX Page A1-1 A1-1 A1-1 EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Only use an approved extension (convenience) lead suitable for the electrical power con- sumption of the installed equipment. Digital Satellite Receiver Safety Information Section 1 Page 1 - 1...

  • Page 8: Notational Conventions Used In This Manual

    The double insulation symbol. This symbol tells you that the receiver is electrically safe within the normal use of the receiver as stated in the safety chapter. Page 1 - 2 IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    ENVIRONMENTAL REMARK Dispose the packaging in an environmental safe manner. Please inform yourself on local regulations with respect to the disposal of reusable materials. Digital Satellite Receiver Preparation Section 2 HE PLASTIC PACKAGING MAY Page 2 - 1...

  • Page 10: To Setup Your Peripheral Equipment

    Please refer to the user manuals of your terrestrial antenna, dish, TV, video recorder and/or audio equipment to make sure this equipment is properly installed and configured before you install the receiver. EchoStar recommends that you follow at least the following instructions: 5.1. THE TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA 1. Make sure: The terrestrial antenna is in good condition and well aligned for the best reception (avoid corroded contacts);...

  • Page 11: Installation

    1. On the rear panel of the receiver find the SERIAL PORT connector. 2. Install a serial cable between the SERIAL PORT connector (receiver) and the serial port connection of the PC. Digital Satellite Receiver AKE SURE THAT IT IS SAFE TO PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION COAXIAL CABLES...

  • Page 12: Connect A Dish

    Section 3 CONNECT A DISH It is possible to connect the different dish configurations with the use of RF coaxial cables. Only the most common configurations are discussed. If in doubt, please ask the EchoStar service department for advice. WARNING...

  • Page 13: To Setup Your Receiver For The First Time

    11. Make the required selections. 12. Read the available help text for information. 13. Go to the Continue field. 14. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. Digital Satellite Receiver Installation Section 3 The receiver display shows a green LED indicator.
  • Page 14 RCU, press the OK key. 27. Go to the Search Channels field. 28. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. Page 3 - 4 SWITCH INSTALLATIONS EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...
  • Page 15 34. On the RCU, press the OK key. to end the initial setup procedure. Digital Satellite Receiver Installation C 1.2) Section 3 Page 3 - 5...
  • Page 16 26. Wait for the search to complete: a. the receiver display shows a moving dot; b. the search completed popup menu appears. 27. On the RCU, press the OK key. to end the initial setup procedure. Page 3 - 6 EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 17: Familiarization

    FAMILIARIZATION THE RECEIVER The front panel of the digital satellite receiver gives you the control over the basic functions. The rear panel gives you various connections to connect the audio and video equipment as well as a terrestrial and dish antenna. Ventilation slots in the housing are provided for cooling of the internal electronics.
  • Page 18 TV or a VCR; The VCR connector (SCART), for the connection of a VCR with the use of a fully-featured SCART-cable; The TV connector (SCART), for the connection of a TV with the use of a fully-featured SCART-cable; EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 19: The Echonav User Interface

    1.3. THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) The EchoStar Remote Control Unit (RCU) is used to control the receiver. The RCU requires two AA/R6 alkaline batteries to operate. ON/STANDBY To switch to standby or on. To view the EPG. To return to current time.

  • Page 20: The Echonav Installation Menu

    The selection pages with the option fields are accessible after you have selected a sub-menu. Every menu, sub-menu and selection page has one or more help lines to assist you. The main menus are accessible with: EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 21: The User Preferences Menu

    This menu page allows you to customize the user profile, you can customize: 2.1.2. LANGUAGES PAGE This menu page allows you to customize the language settings, you can customize Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization This main menu has different sub-menus that give access to the pages where you can customize the factory settings.

  • Page 22: To Change The Pin

    To set the time zone where you are. summer time To set the daylight savings time on or off. Time offset To set the difference between local time and the common time as defined by the time zone. EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 23: The Installation Setup Menu

    Program Satellites page (for DiSEqC 1.2); button, that gives you access to the User LNB Setting page; button, that gives you access to the About EchoStar information page; button, that gives you access to the System Upgrade page;...

  • Page 24: System Setup Menu

    LNB1 To set the LNB type(s) you use. Satellite To set the satellite you want to scan for the LNB. Check Signal To confirm the selections you made and advance to the Check Signal page. EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...
  • Page 25 This sub-menu allows you to program a LNB that is not listed in the LNB selection list. Note that the menu page is dynamic which means that it changes with the selections you make. You can customize: Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization Satellite To set the satellite you want to scan for the LNB.
  • Page 26 You can view: 2.2.6. SYSTEM UPGRADE PAGE This menu page allows you to upgrade the receiver’s software. EchoStar provides software updates Over-The-Air (OTA) which means that you can upgrade your system via the satellite. If you are not able to receive the satellite/transponder, you always can upgrade the software through the SERIAL PORT (RS232) at the rear of the receiver and the downloaded software from the EchoStar website.

  • Page 27: Factory Reset

    THE ECHONAV MODE AND SELECTION MENUS 3.1. INTRODUCTION 3.2. MODE The Mode bar gives access to the different receiver modes. The receiver modes are: Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization Memory Erase - User Data To instruct the receiver to delete all personal settings and replace them with the factory settings.
  • Page 28 To enter the delete channel function. Edit PID To enter the edit PID function. Add PID To enter the add PID function. Edit TP To enter the edit TP function. Add TP To enter the add TP function. EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...
  • Page 29 The Sort options are available in all modes. The Sort options allow you to sort the lists in different ways. The availability of the Sort options is mode dependent, the available options are: Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization None No group option is selected.

  • Page 30: The Electronic Program Guide (Epg)

    EPG. Digital channels that transmit EPG offer you program information in advance for a certain period of time. Dependent of the service provider, EPG is offered in different ways. After you have entered the EPG, you can select the different EPG options, these are: EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 31: Pop-Up Menus

    5.3.1. ALT AUDIO 5.3.2. SUBTITLE 5.3.3. SATELLITE LIST Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization If transmitted, you can set per channel your alternate audio. You can call up the pop-up menu with the alternative audio key on the remote control unit.
  • Page 32 © 2001 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved...

  • Page 33: Operation

    Sometimes a FTA channel is marked as a scrambled channel or vice versa. This can occur due to code mistakes made by the service provider. Digital Satellite Receiver keys to scroll the selectable items. keys to navigate between the left and right column of selectable...
  • Page 34 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. Page 5 - 2 EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...
  • Page 35 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. Digital Satellite Receiver Operation Section 5 Page 5 - 3...
  • Page 36 8. You can restore all the locks on the 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 On. Page 5 - 4 EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 37: To Delete A Channel

    1. In the Edit menu, select the RENAME option. 2. Read the available help text for information. 3. Go to the channel you want to rename. 4. On the RCU, press the OK key. Digital Satellite Receiver keys to set the Operation Section 5...
  • Page 38 1. Make the hide function available for edit: a. On the RCU, press the MENU key; b. Select the Parental Lock menu c. Enter the correct PIN code as requested; 2. Set the Master Hide to Off. Page 5 - 6 EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 39: Use The Favorite Lists

    The main difference is that you can setup and organize the favorite lists as required. EchoStar has already pre-named the favorite lists to help you getting started. It is however possible to change the name of the favorite list to something that is meaningful to you.
  • Page 40 10. On the RCU, press the OK key. Note a red bullet appears behind the selection and the cursor advances to the next item. 11. If you want to undo the selection, select again and press the OK key. Page 5 - 8 EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...
  • Page 41 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. Digital Satellite Receiver Operation Section 5 Page 5 - 9...

  • Page 42: To Use The Electronic Program Guide (Epg)

    The EPG information is not always available. Sometimes the service provider (who sends the EPG information) supplies only the program name, the now/next infor- mation or sometimes nothing at all. EchoStar has no influence on this matter. Make sure the local time is set otherwise you cannot view EPG information because it needs the correct time (Refer to the Local Time menu).
  • Page 43 2. On the RCU, press the 3. In the subtitle pop-up menu, select the required subtitle language. Note that subtitle information is provided by the service provider. 4. On the RCU, press the Digital Satellite Receiver key. key twice. key. key. Operation...

  • Page 44: To Select Another Satellite

    3. Read the available help text for information. 4. On the RCU: a. press the MENU key to save the settings; b. press the EXIT key to leave the menu. Page 5 - 12 key. menu; menu. menu; menu. EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 45: To Set The Parental Lock

    Now you will return to the parental lock menu. 7. On the RCU: a. press the MENU key to save the settings; b. press the EXIT key to leave the menu. Digital Satellite Receiver Operation menu; menu. Section 5...

  • Page 46: To Set The Local Date And Time

    3. Read the available help text for information. 4. On the RCU: a. press the MENU key to save the settings; b. press the EXIT key to leave the menu. Page 5 - 14 menu; menu. menu; menu. menu; menu. EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    System field. 3. Read the available help text for information. 4. Go to the Check Signal field. 5. On the RCU, press the OK key. Digital Satellite Receiver Maintenance IF USED CLEANING AGENTS CANNOT GET IN THE RECEIVER menu;...

  • Page 48: To Change The User Lnb Settings

    OK key, to select the 2. In the About EchoStar information menu you can look up the factory and receiver information. 3. Read the available help text for information. Page 6 - 2 menu;...

  • Page 49: To Do A Factory Reset

    NOTE EchoStar offers on a regular basis software updates via the satellite and the EchoStar website. If you have trouble to get a download with the latest software version, please ask your retail seller or dealer for assistance. 2.5. TO DO A FACTORY RESET...

  • Page 50: To Add A Transponder

    Select Mode = TV c. Select List = All Channels d. Select Group = None e. Select Sort = None f. Select Edit = Add PID 3. On the RCU, press the OK key. Page 6 - 4 EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 51: End Of Life Disposal

    Specialized companies can recycle your equipment to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount of materials to be disposed of. Please inform yourself on local regulations on disposal of your equipment. Digital Satellite Receiver Maintenance Section 6...
  • Page 52 © 2001 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting Section

    2. The EPG shows (little) grey balloons without text. 1.3. TV AND RADIO RELATED Problem 1. No picture or sound in the TV or radio mode. Digital Satellite Receiver Troubleshooting Possible cause What to do? Main power cable is damaged or not connected.
  • Page 54 Check the all channels list and select the correct (favorite) list. Unhide the channel. Press the WHITE key Select the add option. Press the GREEN key Select the Current Sat or All Channels list. EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 55: Installation Related

    3. My television shows black areas on the left and right of the screen. 4. During (initial) setup of the receiver, no channels are found. Digital Satellite Receiver Troubleshooting Possible cause What to do? Batteries are empty. Direct sun light from behind the receiver.
  • Page 56 © 2001 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved...

  • Page 57: Glossary

    (the satellite receiver) rans onder ision econd ltra requency niversal ideo assette ecorder sion olts peak-peak olts rootmeansquare imit idth x...

  • Page 58: Explanation Of Used Terminology

    A signal frequency range (11.70-12.40ghz) intended for direct TV broadcast by satellite channels. A unit that is connected to a satellite receiver in order to unscramble a picture that is protected by encryption. Standard which describes the method of transmitting digital audio.
  • Page 59 PIN code Polarization Polarizer Polarmount Receiver Digital Satellite Receiver A device behind the feedhorn which processes the signal into a format which is understood by the receiver for further processing A LNB with an integrated Feedhorn. So the LNBF comes as one single unit.
  • Page 60 Equipment inside a satellite responsible for receiving a single uplinked channel and rebroadcasting it back to Earth. In the satellite industry, vertical is used to indicate the direction in which the received signal is polarized. Normally you will find that it is abbreviated as V. EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 61: Explanation Of The Search Modes

    In this mode the built-in database is used to search for the available digital channels. Then all new channels are added to the all channel list. None Transponders on the selected satellite are not searched for. Digital Satellite Receiver Glossary Section 8 Page 8 - 5...
  • Page 62 © 2001 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved...

  • Page 63: Index

    INDEX about echostar page ... 6-2 add a channel to a favorite list ... 5-8 add pid ... 4-12 add pid ... 6-4 add tp ... 4-12 add transponder ... 6-4 alternate audio ... 4-14 alternate subtitling ... 4-14 bad picture ... 7-2 blue key ...
  • Page 64 ... 4-5 volume ... 4-12 volume button ... 4-14 warning ... 1-2 Page 9 - 2 white key ... 5-3 wintertime ... 5-14 yellow key ... 5-2 zoom ... 4-14 zoom ... 7-1 5-11 EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

  • Page 65: Lnbf Configuration 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 User ... 1 ..,..User ... 2 ..,..Digital Satellite Receiver LNB(F) Configuration matrix LO Selection 13/18V 9,750 13/18V 9,750 5,150...
  • Page 66 LNB(F) Configuration matrix Appendix 1 Page A1 - 2 EchoStar DSB-707 FTA...

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