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.
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.
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 Digital Satellite Receiver Preface 4-14 4-16 4-18 5-10 5-14 Page...
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Appendix 2 INTRODUCTION THE BATTERIES THE KEYS PROGRAM THE TV AND VCR KEY SPECIAL SETUP FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS TO SOLVE A PROBLEM EQUIPMENT CODES Page A1-1 A1-1 A1-1 A2-1 A2-1 A2-1 A2-3 A2-5 A2-6 A2-7 A2-8 EchoStar D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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...
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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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...
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);...
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...
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...
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Failing to do so can cause damage to the equipment. 3. Install the polarotor power cable to the + 5V and GND connectors (receiver). 4. Install the polarotor skew cable to the SKEW connector (receiver). Digital Satellite Receiver LNB(F) ERRITE FEED OLAROTOR...
The receiver display shows: - first a moving dot; - then it shows - - - - The TV shows the first page. EchoStar D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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RCU, press the OK key. 29. Go to the Search Channels field. 30. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. Digital Satellite Receiver Installation SWITCH INSTALLATIONS Section 3...
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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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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OK key. 28. Go to the Program Satellites field. 29. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. Digital Satellite Receiver Installation ANUAL SELECTION Section 3 Page 3 - 7...
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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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
FAMILIARIZATION THE RECEIVER The digital satellite receiver has 2 Common Interface slots and an embedded Viaccess smart card reader. 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.
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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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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1.3. THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) The EchoStar Tri Control is a programmable RCU that also can control your TV and VCR. The EchoStar Tri Control requires two AA/R6 alkaline batteries to operate. ON/STANDBY To switch to standby or on.
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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
Parental Lock page; button, that gives you access to the Local Time page; button, that gives you access to the TV System page. Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization The main menus are divided in sub menus, selection pages and option fields.
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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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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EPG and the timers, it is necessary to set the local time correctly. You can customize: 2.1.5. TV SYSTEM PAGE This menu page allows you to customize the TV settings used for the receiver, you can customize: Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization Old password To type in the factory default or personal PIN code.
Program Satellites page (for motorized dish); 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;...
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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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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You can customize: 2.2.5. ABOUT ECHOSTAR The About EchoStar menu gives all the where-to-contact-Information about EchoStar and the status information about the receiver. You can view: Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization User’s LNB...
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Section 4 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.
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CI-module and related smart card. Note that this page can show differently for other CI-modules and related smart cards. EchoStar has no control over the information provided by the related service provider, therefor no specific information is given. Section 4...
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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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The Group options are available in the all modes. The Group option allows you to group the lists in different ways. The availability of the Group options is mode dependent, the available options are: Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization None No edit option is selected.
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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
4.1. THE TIMERS Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization The event timers are a kind of alarm clock. An event timer reminds you when a program or a timed VCR recording starts. You can set the next timers: VCR timer, to automatically switch over to the timed program before it really starts.
If the volume +/- key is pressed, the volume button is shown (see the radio InfoBanner). 5.1.1. 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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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If transmitted, you can set per channel your alternate audio and subtitling as shown above. Digital Satellite Receiver Familiarization Section 4...
Normally, you only can view a scrambled channel with the applicable CI-module and/or smart card inserted in a CI-slot or Viaccess smart card reader. Digital Satellite Receiver keys to scroll the selectable items. keys to navigate between the left and right column of selectable...
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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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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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...
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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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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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...
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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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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.
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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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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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. Digital Satellite Receiver Operation Section 5 Page 5 - 9...
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 can not view EPG information because it needs the correct time (Refer to the Local Time menu).
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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) NOTE You cannot set a timer in the past or on a program that has already begun.
4. Delete the timer: a. use the key, to go to the Store Settings; b. read the available help text for information; c. press the OK key to confirm the deletion. Page 5 - 12 EchoStar D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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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 twice. key. Operation...
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. EchoStar D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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...
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 - 16 menu; menu. menu; menu. EchoStar D-2600 IP Viaccess...
2. Press the OK key and make the selections. 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;...
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;...
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...
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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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
Select List = All Channels d. Select Group = None e. Select Sort = None f. Select Edit = Add TP 3. On the RCU, press the OK key. Digital Satellite Receiver Maintenance Section 6 Page 6 - 5...
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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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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...
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.
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You are in the wrong list. The channel is hidden. You have selected an empty (favorite) list. EchoStar D-2600 IP Viaccess Make sure the dish and LNB are clean and correctly adjusted. Do any necessary work. Check the UHF settings.
West while I select Set East Limit. 5. In a motorized installation, I cannot select a specific satellite. Digital Satellite Receiver Troubleshooting Possible cause What to do? Batteries are empty. The RCU is set to another mode (TV, VCR).
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You have selected the incorrect satellite to search channels on. You have selected the incorrect search method. EchoStar D-2600 IP Viaccess Inspect the cable for possible damage and install new cable as required. Use sufficiently shielded and correctly finished cables.
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.
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Pay TV PIN code Polarization Polarizer Polarmount Digital Satellite Receiver A frequency range (10.70-18.00 GHz) used by most European 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.
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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 D-2600 IP Viaccess...
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...
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...
For future use it is recommended that you make a note of the equipment codes and the serial number in the fields below: The RCU is already pre-programmed for the EchoStar receiver with code 0222. TV key: _ _ _ _...
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EchoStar Tri Control, Programmable Remote Control Unit Appendix 2 FAV key If your original remote control unit uses one/two number keys (usually marked as -/--, 10 or 20), press this key as usual. Volume +/- keys This key is used to control the volume level for the selected equipment.
The VCR key is used to setup the RCU to control your basic VCR functions. You can program the SAT mode keys to control a number of satellite receivers. The RCU is default programmed to control the EchoStar satellite receiver that came in the same box. NOTE Some codes are quite similar.
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EchoStar Tri Control, Programmable Remote Control Unit Appendix 2 4.1. SETUP WITH USE OF THE EQUIPMENT CODE LIST NOTE The procedures to set the RCU for the TV and VCR equipment is identical, therefor only the procedure to setup the TV is given.
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EchoStar Tri Control, Programmable Remote Control Unit 4.3. READ OUT THE EQUIPMENT CODE NOTE You can read out the code from the RCU, just blink back the code. It is handy for future reference. Remember you only can blink back the code after the RCU operates your device.
EchoStar Tri Control, Programmable Remote Control Unit Appendix 2 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 6.1. VOLUME LOCK (PUNCH THROUGH) The RCU allows you to select the device that you want to control the volume of, independently from any other mode. As an example, if you are in the SAT mode, you can stay in the SAT mode and adjust the volume of the TV directly with the volume +/- key.
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EchoStar Tri Control, Programmable Remote Control Unit TO SOLVE A PROBLEM Problem 1. Device does not respond to the RCU. 2. One of the mode keys blinks twice when a key is pressed but the device does not respond. 3. Device does sometimes not respond to the RCU.
EchoStar Tri Control, Programmable Remote Control Unit Appendix 2 EQUIPMENT CODES 8.1. ECHOSTAR SATELLITE RECEIVERS AD2000 IP 0453 AD3000 series 0222 D2500 IP 0511 DSB1100 1086 DSB2000 0853 DSB9800 0871 DVR-7000 series 0222 IR700 0312 LT7500 0465 LT80+ 0688 LT8700...
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EchoStar Tri Control, Programmable Remote Control Unit 8.2. ECHOSTAR KEY ASSIGNMENTS D2500 I.P. AD2000 I.P. DSB1000-2Ci Channel Up Channel Up Channel Channel Down Down Volume Up Volume Up Volume Volume Down Down ° TV/DBS Guide Guide Menu- Menu- Navigator Navigator...
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EchoStar Tri Control, Programmable Remote Control Unit Appendix 2 LT80+ SR200 I.P. SR-35, SR- 55, SR-100 Power/Stby Power/Stby ° ° ° TV/SAT RADIO/SAT- FAV/MAIN Mute- Channel Up Channel Up Channel Channel Down Volume Up Volume Up Volume Down ° TV- Select TV or Sat °...
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EchoStar Tri Control, Programmable Remote Control Unit LT80+ SR200 I.P. SR-35, SR- 55, SR-100 Tuning Left Left cursor Tuning Right Right cursor Store Store ° Cancel WEST WEST STOP EAST EAST P.LOCK- set TIMER- set change p. Lock AUDIO- LOCK...