Bell ExpressVu User Manual
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WELCOME!
Congratulations on your selection of the Bell ExpressVu satellite television system.
Thank you for your purchase. You will be pleased with the performance, capabilities,
entertainment options, and ease of operation of your system.
This Bell ExpressVu system is an innovative product, providing you with the best in
television programming today. It is designed to be easy to use and able to support
current and future technologies.
Your Bell ExpressVu system complies with MPEG II and DVB standards for
compressing audio and video data, chosen because of their efficiency and long-term
usage. How does this benefit you? It means the system will be compatible with new
technologies in consumer electronic products, such as digital video disk (DVD) players,
digital video cassette recorders (VCRs), and data communication networks.
You can now select from a wide variety of programming to view and enjoy. You can
choose from multiple program packages and add more channels to meet your tastes.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For basic installation procedures, see the Installation Instructions booklet that came with
your system. For more detailed installation procedures, see the Installation Kit Guide
included in the optional Installation Kit. For information on professional installation,
call the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at 1-888-SKY-DISH.
For assistance using the receiver or remote:
1 Review the part of this Guide that covers the desired subject.
2. If this does not help, review the Problems and Solutions Tables
beginning on page 4-10.
3. If this does not help, call Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at
1-888-SKY-DISH, or see the home page at http://www.expressvu.com on the
World Wide Web.
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  • Page 1 Thank you for your purchase. You will be pleased with the performance, capabilities, entertainment options, and ease of operation of your system. This Bell ExpressVu system is an innovative product, providing you with the best in television programming today. It is designed to be easy to use and able to support current and future technologies.
  • Page 2: About Satellite Television

    User Guide ABOUT SATELLITE TELEVISION Bell ExpressVu uses a satellite in a geosynchronous orbit over the Earth to deliver television and audio programming. This type of orbit enables the satellite to stay aligned over one place on the surface of the Earth. Once the satellite dish is aimed at the satellite, the dish does not have to move to follow it.
  • Page 3: Satellite Signal Quality

    Introduction Satellite Signal Quality SATELLITE SIGNAL QUALITY RAIN AND SNOW FADE Heavy rain, snow, or cloud cover can block the satellite signal, which can interrupt your programming service. By aiming the satellite dish to get the strongest signal, you can help prevent rain and snow from interrupting the signal.
  • Page 4: Summary Of Features

    User Guide SUMMARY OF FEATURES Following is a brief explanation of the standard features of the Bell ExpressVu system. For more detailed information, see Chapter 2 - The Parts of Your System. • Front Panel Buttons You can use the front panel of the receiver to change channels, and use the Bell ExpressVu system menus.
  • Page 5 Bell ExpressVu satellite signal. These software upgrades may include new features for the menus or additional functions for existing menus. This allows you to use the latest features in the Bell ExpressVu system without having to buy additional equipment. Page 1-5...
  • Page 6: Available Services

    We recommend that you become familiar with the capabilities of your Bell ExpressVu system to take full advantage of the wide range of services provided. Listed below is a description of the categories of service that are available.
  • Page 7 BELL EXPRESSVU PAY PER VIEW (PPV) EVENTS A Bell ExpressVu PPV event is a program that is billed once on your account for a single viewing, such as movies from Hollywood, musical events, or sports. After you purchase a Bell ExpressVu PPV program, the fee is added to your next invoice.
  • Page 8: Quick Start Tips

    User Guide QUICK START TIPS The following information helps you get a fast start using the Bell ExpressVu system. See the referenced pages for additional information. Before doing any installation procedures or using the Bell ExpressVu system, be sure to read “Safety Instructions” on page iii. “Safety Instructions”...
  • Page 9: Program Guide

    Introduction Quick Start Tips MAIN MENU PROGRAM GUIDE Indicates that this program began or will end in a time period that is not in view. Indicates that the last available time period in view (you cannot display a time later than this). Indicates that the first viewable time period is in view (you cannot display a time earlier than this).
  • Page 10: Change Channels

    User Guide The following information helps you get a fast start using the system. The left column describes some common options and the right column shows which button on the remote control to use. CHANGE CHANNELS If you are watching a program, press the remote control Up or Down arrow button, or enter the channel using the number pad buttons.

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