This user manual is applicable for the EchoStar DVR-7000 Receiver and the related accessories. This user manual is divided into separate sections and chapters.
ABLE OF ONTENTS Preface DEAR CUSTOMER INTENDED USE WARRANTY DISCLAIMER COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS Safety Information GENERAL SAFETY ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES SYMBOLS USED ON THE RECEIVER Preparation STORAGE AND TRANSPORT TO UNPACK YOUR RECEIVER THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX THE DISPOSAL OF YOUR PACKING MATERIALS TO SETUP YOUR PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT TO SETUP THE RECEIVER...
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USER DEFINED LNB(F) MATRIX Appendix 2 INTRODUCTION THE BATTERIES THE KEYS PROGRAM THE TV, VCR AND AUX KEY SPECIAL SETUP FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING EQUIPMENT CODES Page A1-1 A1-1 A1-1 A2-1 A2-1 A2-1 A2-3 A2-4 A2-5 A2-7 A2-8 EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions given. For your safety, know what the reaction upon each action will be. Do not perform any actions which are not described in this manual, failing to do so might result in an uncontrolled behavior of the receiver or even in a hazardous situation for persons and/or equipment.
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 EchoStar DVR-7000 COULD RESULT IN Viaccess...
PREPARATION STORAGE AND TRANSPORT The receiver and it’s accessories are delivered in a protective packaging. This packaging is designed to protect against excessive shocks and not against ingress of moisture. 1.1. STORAGE If necessary: store the receiver in it’s original protective packaging; in a room with the ambient conditions as stated in the technical specifications.
INSTALLATION CONNECT YOUR EQUIPMENT It is possible to connect the different equipment with the use of UHF coaxial cables, SCART cables, and/or so called audio/video cables with RCA connectors. WARNING ALL EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN THE INSTALLATION TASK MUST BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND SWITCHED OFF TASK NSAFE CIRCUITS AND INSTALLATIONS CAN CAUSE...
4. Install the delivered loop through cable between the IF OUT connector (receiver) to the LNB IN ANALOG connector (receiver). Page 3 - 2 AKE SURE THAT IT IS SAFE TO PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION LNB(F) EchoStar DVR-7000 SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE Viaccess...
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IXED DISH INSTALLATION WITH 3. Install the F-connector (DiSEqC switch) to the LNB IN connector (receiver). 4. Install the delivered loop through cable between the IF OUT connector (receiver) to the LNB IN ANALOG connector (receiver). OTORIZED DISH INSTALLATION WITH 1.
Page 3 - 4 arrow keys to go through the selectable menu items. arrow keys to navigate between the left and right column of EchoStar DVR-7000 The receiver display shows: - first a moving dot; - then it shows - - - - The TV shows the first page.
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NOTE The receiver needs the correct local time to collect and show the EPG (Electronic Program Guide). An incorrectly entered local time will result in no EPG information. 15. Make the required selections. 16. Read the available help text for information. 17.
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30. Repeat the procedure for the middle and Western Satellite. 31. Set the West limit ( key), refer to step 26. 32. Go to the Autosat field. 33. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. Page 3 - 6 UTOSAT EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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34. Make the required selections. 35. Read the available help text for information. 36. Go to the Search Channels field. 37. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. 38. Wait for the search to complete: a. the receiver display shows a moving dot; b.
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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 - 8 EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
FAMILIARIZATION THE RECEIVER The digital satellite receiver has 2 Common Interface slots. The front panel 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.
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The GND connector (spring-clip), for the connection of the ground terminal of the feedback sensor and the polarotor; The SKEW connector (spring-clip), for the connection of the skew terminal of a polarotor; EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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1.3. THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) 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 To switch to standby or on. To control the VCR.
EXIT key. Page 4 - 4 keys to scroll the selectable items. keys to navigate between the left and right column of selectable keys let you make a selection in the EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
button, that gives you access to the User Preferences menu. button, that gives you access to the installation setup menu. button, that gives you access to the Conditional Access menu. 2.1. THE USER PREFERENCES MENU button, that gives you access to the User Profile page. button, that gives you access to the Languages page.
To lock the installation menu for unauthorized users. Channel lock To lock or unlock all locked selections at once. Master hide To hide or unhide all hidden selections at once. Change PIN Code To access the change PIN code page. EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
TO CHANGE THE CODE This menu page allows you to change the PIN code, you can change: 2.1.4. LOCAL TIME PAGE This menu page 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: 2.1.5.
EL and WL show you the calculated East and West Limits. The Indication in the EL-WL indicator show you the calculated position of the searched satellites. Note that this indicator can also show in the TV or Radio mode as part of the InfoBanner. EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
2.2.1. SYSTEM SETUP MENU 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: Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization System To set the dish type you use.
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The satellite offset will affect all satellite positions, this means that all scanned positions will change which might result in total loss of signal for all satellites. Search Channels To confirm the selections you made and advance to the Search Channels page. EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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2.2.4. USER LNB SETTING 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: 2.2.5.
With this field you can confirm the selections made and execute the selected procedure. After the memory erase procedure is finished, you are taken to the initial setup procedure. (for detailed instructions, please refer to section 4). EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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2.3. THE CI INFORMATION MENU button, that gives you access to the CI-module 1 information page; button, that gives you access to the CI-module 2 information page; button, that gives you access to the Viaccess smart card reader information page. 2.3.1.
To access the list of all scanned TV channels available on the current selected satellite. Favorites To access to your own favorite lists. You can rename the favorites to something meaningful to yourself, e.g. Film, Sport, Kids. EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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3.4. EDIT The Edit options are available in the all modes. The Edit option gives you the possibility to customize the different lists. The availability of the Edit options is mode dependent, the available options are: 3.5. GROUP The Group options are available in the all modes. The Group option allows you to group the lists in different ways.
List, to select the list in all channels, current satellite or personal favorite. Date, to access the EPG calendar. Timers, to select and set the VCR or Reserved timer. Zoom, to expand or shrink the EPG window as a function of the time slot. EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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4.1. THE TIMERS Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization The event timers are a kind of alarm clock. An event timer reminds you when a timed program or recording starts. You can set the next timers: DVR timer, to automatically record a program onto the hard disk.
If the mute key is pressed, the volume button is shown with a red indicator. 5.2. THE RADIO INFOBANNER The radio InfoBanner shows the information related to the actual channel. The radio InfoBanner can show the same information as discussed with the TV InfoBanner. Page 4 - 18 EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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5.3. THE DVR INFOBANNER The DVR InfoBanner shows the information related to the actual recording. The information shown is (some information only if provided during the recording by the service provider). The recording information bar, to show the name of the recording; The jog shuttle, to show the actual status of the DVR (rewind, reverse slow motion, pause, play, fast forward and record);...
You can navigate up and down between the languages. 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. EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
OPERATION 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 3.
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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 DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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1.6. TO EDIT A LIST 1. On the RCU, press the OK key. 2. Select the required list. 3. Read the available help text for information. 4. On the RCU press the WHITE key. 5. Select the required edit option. NOTE Some EDIT options are not always available.
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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 DVR-7000 Viaccess...
1.6.3. TO DELETE A CHANNEL 1. In the Edit menu, select the DELETE option. 2. Read the available help text for information. 3. Go to the channel you want to delete. 4. On the RCU, press the OK key. Note a red bullet appears behind the selection and the cursor advances to the next channel.
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Select the Parental Lock menu c. Enter the correct PIN-code as requested; 2. Set the Master Hide to Off. 3. On the RCU: a. press the MENU key; b. press the EXIT key. Page 5 - 6 EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
1. In the Edit menu, select the HIDE option. 2. Read the available help text for information. 3. Go to the channel you want to hide. 4. On the RCU, press the OK key. Note a red bullet appears behind the selection. 5.
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9. On the RCU, press the OK key. Note a red bullet appears behind the selection and the cursor advances to the next item. 10. If you want to undo the selection, select again and press the OK key. Page 5 - 8 EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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11. Press the WHITE key to end the session. 12. If only the network bar is show, press the i-key to expand the selection. 13. Select a channel. 14. On the RCU, press the OK key to view the selected channel. Note that in the left bar of the InfoBanner, a heart symbol appeared to indicate that this channel is a favorite channel.
EPG window. 7. Use the i-key to shift between detailed program information and the main EPG menu. 8. Use the OK key to view the selected channel. Page 5 - 10 EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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3.1. TO SET A TIMER CAUTION Note that the VCR timer does not start or program your video recorder (VCR). You have to set the timer of your VCR also to the same time as on the receiver. Please refer to the user’s guide of your VCR how to record from a satellite receiver. On quite a lot of VCRs you have to select the so called external channel (E1) 1.
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Store Settings; c. press the OK key to confirm the settings. 19. Note that: a. the DVR InfoBanner momentarily appears with a red blinking indicator; b. the display on the receiver shows Hdd. Page 5 - 12 EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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3.2. DELETE A TIMER 1. On the RCU: a. press the EPG key; b. press the GREEN key; c. select from the list: Timers; d. press the OK key. 2. Select the applicable timer and press the OK key. 3. Change the status: a.
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7. For forward slow motion, on the RCU: a. press the key for pause; b. press the key for slow motion; 8. For reverse slow motion, on the RCU: a. press the key for pause; b. press the key for reverse slow motion. 4.2.
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4. On the RCU, press the OK key. 5. Wait for the popup to disappear. 6. On the RCU: a. press the MENU key to leave the menu; b. press the EXIT key to remove the InfoBanner. Page 5 - 16 button. button. EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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4.6. INSTALL A PERSONAL BACKGROUND 1. On the RCU, press: a. the MENU key; b. the key to select the c. the OK key, to select the 2. Press the OK key and select Background menu. 3. Read the available help text for information. 4.
OK key, to cancel the selection; e. press the MENU key to leave the menu. Page 5 - 18 key, previous song - key, next song; key, previous song - key, next song; key, previous mode - key, next mode; EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
5.2. USE THE A-B MARKER 1. Play back a song. 2. On the RCU: a. press the MENU key to activate the menu; b. use the keys to select the 3. Wait for the fragment that you want to repeat. 4.
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. Page 5 - 20 menu; menu. menu; menu. EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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6.5. TO SET THE LOCAL DATE AND TIME NOTE Make sure the local time is set correctly otherwise you can not view and use the EPG information because the EPG and the related timers need the correct time. 1. On the RCU, press: a.
MAINTENANCE HARDWARE MAINTENANCE WARNING ISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK EMOVE THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE POWER SUPPLY SOCKET BEFORE YOU CLEAN THE RECEIVER AKE SURE 1. Switch the receiver to stand-by and on the display make sure the clock shows. 2. Remove the mains plug from the power supply socket. 3.
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; menu. menu; menu. EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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2.4. TO DO A SOFTWARE UPDATE FROM THE SATELLITE 1. On the RCU, press: a. the MENU key; b. the key to select the c. the OK key, to select the 2. Press the OK key and make the selections. 3.
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RCU, press the OK key to confirm. 5. On the RCU, use the numeric keys to enter the Position. 6. Select the Location. 7. On the RCU, press the white key. Page 6 - 4 menu; menu. EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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8. Enter the required settings. 9. Read the available help text for information. 10. Go to the continue field. 11. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. 12. Make the required selections, it is advised to select the search mode as TP. 13.
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Select Group = None e. Select Sort = None f. Select Edit = Add PID 3. On the RCU, press the OK key. 4. Select the applicable transponder. 5. On the RCU, press the OK key. Page 6 - 6 EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
6. Enter the required settings. 7. Read the available help text for information. 8. Monitor the signal indicator and make sure that you have sufficient signal strength and quality. 9. Go to the Store Settings field. 10. On the RCU: a.
TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL Problem 1. Nothing appears on the receiver display. 2. The display shows a flashing - - : - - 3. You have forgotten the personal PIN-code. EPG RELATED Problem 1. The EPG is empty. 2. The EPG shows (little) grey balloons without text.
The group or sort option is set. You are in the wrong list. The channel is hidden. You have selected an empty (favorite) list. EchoStar DVR-7000 Switch the receiver on. Check the cable connections and do any necessary work. Make sure the dish and LNB are correctly adjusted.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) RELATED Problem 1. Receiver does not respond to the RCU. 2. Receiver does some- times not respond to the RCU. DVR RELATED Problem 1. I can not record a TV or radio broadcast onto the hard disk drive. 2.
TV. The motor turns the other way around because the cable is not installed correctly. EchoStar DVR-7000 There is no solution for this, the data is supplied by the service provider and beyond control. Set the group and sort mode to none.
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Problem 5. In a motorized installation, I cannot select a specific satellite. 6. In a motorized installation, the positioner reacts unpredictable which results in incorrect positioning of the dish. 7. During (initial) setup of the receiver, no channels are found. 8.
GLOSSARY LIST OF USED ABBREVIATIONS udio/ ideo lternating urrent enna (terrestial) Advanced Technology Attachement ºC elcius onditional ccess ompact Conformite European annel ommon nterface D2MAC Digital Multiplexed Analog Component version 2 Digital Analog Converter illiwatts irect urrent DiSEqC gital atellite Direct Memory Access igital ideo...
TV satellites. 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. EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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MPEG Near Video-On-Demand Network NTSC Parental lock Pay-Per-Channel Pay-Per-View Pay TV PIN-code Polarization Polarizer Polarmount Receiver RS232 connection Satellite SCART cable Service provider Digital Satellite Receiver The Moving Picture Experts group is founded by the ISO to provide a basis for the coding and compression of moving pictures.
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 DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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INDEX a-b repeat ... 4-19 about echostar page ... 6-2 add a channel to a favorite list ... 5-8 add pid ... 4-15 add pid ... 6-6 add sat ... 4-15 add satellite ... 6-4 add tp ... 4-15 add transponder ... 6-5 alternate audio ...
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 Frequency Standard 10,000 Enhanced Quattro 10,750 C-Band 10,750 TELECOM 11,475 LNBF CONFIGURATION MATRIX In the installation menu, the different LNBFs are already pre-programmed to save you a lot of configuring routines.
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EchoStar Quattro, Programmable Remote Control Unit APPENDIX 2 INTRODUCTION This appendix gives the information necessary for the use of the Quattro with other equipment than the EchoStar receiver. This appendix also contains a code reference list which gives the program code for most of the know TV, video and audio equipment. The Quattro is and infra red (IR) type programmable remote control unit (RCU) that is able to control most functions (basic) of your TV, VCR, DVD and Audio equipment connected to the receiver.
If the function is available, this key activates the fast text functions (fast navigation in teletext). menu function. For detailed information of the fast text functions, please refer to the applicable user’s guide. Page A2 - 2 For some equipment the key activates the EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
EchoStar Quattro, Programmable Remote Control Unit Numerical keys The Numerical keys (0-9, TV/RAD, FAV) activates the same functions as available on your original remote control unit, such as direct access program selection. TV/RAD key If the function is available, this key operates as the AV key for TV and as TV/VCR for VCR.
VCR, AUX) must be sacrificed in this case. It is not possible to sacrifice the SAT key. It is also possible to control another (up to 16) EchoStar receivers that use the equipment code 0222. This is done with use of the address feature in the SAT mode. Page A2 - 4 EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
EchoStar Quattro, Programmable Remote Control Unit 5.1. SETUP A SECOND TV OR VCR NOTE The procedure to assign a second TV or VCR is identical, therefor only the procedure to assign the second TV is given. On the RCU, press the TV key continuously until the indicator stays on. Release the TV key and make sure the indicator blinks continuously.
Keep the SAT key pressed. Use the numerical keys to enter code 9 8 0 and note that the indicator blinks four times. Now the RCU is programmed with the factory settings and ready for reprogramming. Page A2 - 6 EchoStar DVR-7000 Viaccess...
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EchoStar Quattro, Programmable Remote Control Unit 6.4.2. FULL FACTORY RESET On the RCU, press the SAT key continuously until the indicator stays on. Keep the SAT key pressed. Use the numerical keys to enter code 9 8 1 and note that the indicator blinks four times. Now the RCU is programmed with the factory settings and ready for reprogramming.
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EchoStar Quattro, Programmable Remote Control Unit 8.2. ECHOSTAR KEY ASSIGNMENTS (CONTINUED) DSB2000 DSB9800 TONE- Radio guide select X- Favorite MUTE- MUTE- Volume Mute Volume Mute Channel up Cursor up Channel Cursor down DOWN IRD Volume up Cursor left Volume Cursor right down IRD ->EXIT- IRD EPG- EPG...
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Select AUX Select AUX mode mode mode RADIO -TV/ select Radio select FAV/MAIN- FAV, Favorite or CANCEL main list EchoStar DVR-7000 SR4500 SR1500 AUDIO DE- P.LOCK- set EMPH change p. Lock BANDWITH AUDIO POLARITY LT7500 SR5500 Power/Stby Power/Stby...
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EchoStar Quattro, Programmable Remote Control Unit D2500 I.P. AD2000 I.P. MUTE- MUTE- Volume Mute Volume Mute Channel up Channel up Channel Channel DOWN IRD DOWN IRD Volume up Volume up Volume Volume down IRD down IRD TV/DBS- Select TV or Guide - IRD Guide - IRD SAT-List of...
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