Audiovox CTV-5040 Technical Information

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Connections & SetupWhat you will need:Two (2) RF coaxial cables• Two (2) A/V cablesOne (1) S-Video cable• One (1) telephone line cord• Coaxial cab

Connections & SetupDigital Satellite ReceiverSateJlite DishAntennaGable orOff-airVCR AntennaCH3CH4u JNANTOUTTOTVrNFROMANTVrDEORJllmodularphone jac

Connections & SetupWhat you will need:• Two (2) RF coaxial cables• Three (3) Audio/Video cables• One (1) telephone line cordCoaxial cable lines fe

Connections & SetupDigital Satellite ReceiverRJllmodularphone jack_NFROMANTNote: Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactlylike the ones sho

Connections & SetupWhat you will need:• Two (2) RF coaxial cables• One (1) telephone line cord• Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite a

Connections & SetupReceiverorDecoderwithOpticalInputDIGfTALAUDIOINPUTAdvanced Audio(Digital Audio Output Connection)Cables: Optical (SPDIF)Use thi

Connections & SetupJacks and CablesBelow is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Not all cablescome with your di

Connections & SetupSatellite Receiver Rear PanelThis diagram illustrates each of the back panel jacks found on your digital satellite receiver. Wh

Connections & SetupPlace Batteries in the RemoteControlFollow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in yourdigital sate

Important InformationWARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire orelectric shock, do not exposethis product to rain or moisture,Caution: To reduce the risk of

Connections & SetupSatellite Receiver(Back Panel)VCR(FrontPanel)Remonte ControlIR SensorConnect the VCR ControllerTo use the One-Touch Record and

Connections & SetupSelecting a VCR TypeI11o['(+I(+rt() use the+ ()ne [()tlch Rcc(>t+(_l:ulcl 'I inlt+i l_+?;iltIIC",, yl)tl nccd

Connections & SetupWhen you order programming, youneed to know your accesscard numberTo get the number, selectSystem Setupfrom the Main menu, then

Chapter 2Using theRemote ControlChapter Overview:• Remote Control Buttons• Buttons on Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver• Programming the Remote Co

Using the Remote ControlLEDMUTE SKIPFETCH GO P_CKGUIDE INFOO/' O_ENU CLEAR,O O O'O 00 00,O 0000A_E_NA o'00 oREVERSE pLAy [ORWARDRECORD

Using the Remote ControlOK/t (interactive) Selects a highlighted choice if you are in the menu system.Press the OK button when the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

Using the Remote ControlTop of the Digital Satellite ReceiverThis diagram illustrates the buttons on the top (also referred to as the front panel) of

Using the Remote ControlComponentbuttons andON,OFFbuttonPLAYREVERSEbuttonSTOPbuttonLEDProgramming the Remote ControlThe digital satellite receiver&apo

Using the Remote ControlUsing Direct Entry1. Turn on the component to be programmed.2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the c

Using the Remote ControlRemote Control CodesTVAix:x ... 1172Admiral ...

IntroductionKey Features OverviewYour digital satellite receiver is equipped ,.\ith fcattLreS flint \,.ill add to yotu vie\_,ing expcncnc.cThe folk)wi

Code ListRemote Control Codes (Cont.)VCRAdmiral ... 2131Zaiko ...

Chapter 3Using the SatelliteReceiver's FeaturesChapter Overview:• What is a Program Guide?• The interactive programming feature• The Channel Bann

Satellite Receiver FeaturesCurrent user Current timeprofile and dateSelectableAdvertisements(highlight andselect for moreinformation).Viewing Sorts by

Satellite Receiver FeaturesActive Profile Program titles Interactive contentand information indicatorDolby Digital Main menu AlphaSort TM Mailbox View

Satellite Receiver FeaturesThe DIRECTV INTERACTIVE TM FeatureYore digital salcllitc rc_civcr includes I)IRE(-TV INTERACIIVI "r_, pow'elcd by

Satellite Receiver FeaturesCH +/-Bu_onsGetting Around In the GuidesThis section describes how to change channels and move arounda programguide.Digit B

Satellite Receiver FeaturesripFor information on tuning to a PPVprogram, see pages 47.Tuning to a ProgramTo tune dit,::cfly t<> a cunc'nt l

Satellite Receiver Featureskdditional Program Guides._._kiu_the_:l)(_'t;fi];rodGEi(I(;ui&*'_,tll_-'l_.':tt'u:tf(:',_

Satellite Receiver FeaturesSorting the Guides5(>ttin_ the _tticlc + is a ,,\ay ()l (>t_anixing the hflorn+atiOil to _,l+o\v only tile' type

Satellite Receiver FeaturesActive Profile's PreferencesEach individual can edit preferences so customized themes and topics appearwhen a sorting

IntroductionVCROne-button RecordDescription: Records any program being watched with the touch of onebutton. The receiver sends infrared commands to th

Satellite Receiver FeaturesAlphaSort TMThe AlphaSort feature lists all the program titles stored in the cun'ent guide inalphabetical order. Selec

Using theMenu SystemChapter Overview:• Using the Menu System• Program Guides• Messages• Using the Purchases Menu• Recording with Timers• User Profiles

Using On-Screen MenusUsing the Menu SystemTo (lisp]a_ tilt, Main menu, prcs_, *[ENU on Ihc rt,nl(>tc, connol."to LI_,C the I11(.'Iltl sys

Using On-Screen Menus3Main Menu ItemsThis section briefly describes each of the optkms available from the Main menu.More inl_mmation about each menu a

Using On-Screen MenusActive Current timeprofile and dateSelectableAdvertisements(highlight andselect for moreinformation).Viewing Sorts by Scroll AIph

Using On-Screen MenusMessagesThe Messages menu lets }r_)t] L_'tCSS ]//_$_1_U_ __ phone calls. 11}ou sdccl Mail.it shows you messages that are sen

Using On-Screen MenusCaller IDYour digital _<ttellit<: it:ct:i,.cr is _.apabl,.: ol displa) ing and sti,.mg Calk.r ll) inlorn+:ttJon pit>,+id

Using On-Screen MenusTip: When you have unreadCaller ID calls:The front panel light will flash (whenthe digital satellite receiver is off)The telephon

Using On-Screen MenusTip: Don't Forget About theCLEAR ButtonPress the CLEAR button on the remotecontrol to remove the on-screenmenus and return t

Using On-Screen MenusSpending Limits('St' lilt' ,S/)('IIdIH_ /.illlilt)pliInl h> hltlit;llc ;I ptl t'_t HI ;ll/d {_l :t II

Table of ContentsKey Features Overview ... 1Connections &

Using On-Screen Menus,1KeyOn-screen icons are a quick way tounderstand the timers:Indicates that the timer is set.Indicates that the timer is setfor a

Using On-Screen MenusSchedule a Timer with the RECORDButtonYou _an s¢hudule :t ]c_oMing dir_'ctly h'lm/ the guide1. With a program hi.vhligh

Using On-Screen MenusSetting the Profile NameIhv lirst _,lep ",,+hc'nCI'C':ililll4 a i/C'Wprl_lile i_,!o sc't :t milliC.

Using On-Screen MenusImportan tYou need to lock the system in orderfor rating limits, channel limits,viewing hours, and spending limits togo into effe

Using On-Screen MenusLocking a User's ProfileI scr_, _all I_L, :i_,_,igncd :I i_']_,onal p:p,_,\_¢>r¢] to l<_'k t]_(.'i] pto

Using On-Screen MenusUnlocking the SystemWhen the systenr is unlocked, the channt, I, ",pending, viev, ing, and latings limit_,that you set al,_&

Using On-Screen MenusChoosing Your Profile[_ath timv }'(_u (tun on die dig{i[:fl ",at,t,llitc rc(vi_.er, t]lc Family plolilc i., sc.lc,:te(I

Using On-Screen MenusGuide SortingL,-'tsyou choose whether tilL'dciauh guide is:-,ortcdmunelically by (hannc] numhet-_,oralphabetically by (

Using On-Screen MenusTIP: Getting HelpIf you ever have a question about themenu you are in, select the on-screenhelp button (7). If you have a questio

Using On-Screen MenusSystem IndexThe System Inclc.x Ic.altlle _ll]o\_,s ).(itl to ,R_.,IOc'l:liled inl<_im:iti_i_ :il_cil y()tlr tligita] sale

Table of ContentsUsing the Menu System ... 39Using the Menu Syst

Using On-Screen MenusOutput Channel'l'his IZmtule alio\vs )ou to Orange the _l_anncl to x_hich d_c satelhtc n'c_'iv_._rl+toadcasts

Using On-Screen MenusDolby Digital* SetupDolby Digital (when available) provides six independent soundtrack channels through a digital audiooutput jac

Using On-Screen MenusTime Zone[ Isin,u tiff+ feature ai]+)\v> )ou to ',c[ d]L J It}( _11till]l. ' /{)]ll.' ;lll(i If) <.']];

Using On-Screen MenusLNBsAn oval satellite dish with two LNBs(not provided with all systems).Enter Zip CodeThis feature allows you to find dish-pointi

Using On-Screen MenusIf your system fails a test, run thesystem test several times beforeconcluding that there is a problem.Occasional fluctuations in

Chapter 5OtherInformationChapter Overview:• Troubleshooting• Finding the TV's Video Line Input• Running the System Test• Limited Warranty• Access

Other InformationTroubleshootingMany problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the digital satellite receiver. Ifyou experience the fo

Other InformationSatellite receiver turns on or changes channels unexpectedly• Scheduled Watch or Record timer has been activated.Blank screen• Your s

Other InformationWHO*INPUTButtonTVButtonDVD VCR2 AUX SAT&A °&&MUT E SKiPFETCH GO BACKGUIDE INFOO/_OMENU CLEAR,O _O 00,O 0000 b 00.6REVERS

Other InformationRunning the System TestThe System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your digital satellite receiver. Ifyou are expe

Chapter 1Connections & SetupChapter Overview:• Things to Consider Before You Connect• Choose Your Connection• Place Batteries in the Remote Contro

Other InformationLimited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:Defects in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• 90 days from date of

Other InformationTo receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit:• Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return

Other InformationFCC Registration InformationYour digital satellite receiver is registered with tile Federal Communications Commission and is in compl

Other Information,4__9_Qoooooo6o___IT.,VlRG-6 Coaxial BurialCable withweatherproof "F"connectors comes in avariety of lengths.S-Video Cable

Other InformationCharge your order on your VISA,MasterCard, or Discover Cardby filling in belowIUMSpEYTOLR:C_oomum_l_ a_rr_ unt number _My card expire

Other InformationGlossaryAutomatic Code SearchA method to program the remote control by using a series of preset codes. Programming theremote control

IndexAAccess cardnumber 20Accessories 71Accessory Order Form 71AlphaSort button 3l, 38Arrows on remote 22Assisted setup 19, 67Attractions Guide 35Audi

IndexUUniversal Remote Control1, 73Unlockingthe system 53User Preferences 36VVCRcode list 28Controller 15recording 23, 26, 48remote button 23set type

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Connections & SetupThings To Consider Before You ConnectComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges• Connect all components before pluggin

If your digital satellite receiver needs service, please contactyour dealer or the nearest Service Center from the YellowPages. Please do not send any

Connections & SetupChoose Your ConnectionThere are several ways to connect your digital satellite receiver depending on the componentsyou want to