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The Canadian Ku satellites (Aniks) cause a TDT overflow on a 920 or 922 if/when you visit them. The overflow doesn't happen on a 905. If you have a 920/922 maybe you were lucky and your Ku wasn't working good enough to get a lock and that didn't happen. If it did, a Master Reset is the only way to correct the overflow and the weird problems that can occur from it. To check the TDT count go to Diagnostics Screen G with Options,6,0,5 and to the G screen. The TDT count is the fifth number on the first line. If it is 1920 you have an overflow and must do a Master Reset.

Users wanting to switch between 1080p and DVD-A signals will find three Pioneer® Elite A/V receivers offering the ability to switch between multiple HDMI sources: * The VSX-81TXV features TBC (time base corrector) digital video conversion, which converts S-Video, composite and component up to HDMI. The unit has two HDMI inputs and one HDMI output capable of switching 1080p and DVD-A signals. * The VSX-82TXS incorporates HDMI and Pioneer's advanced Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) for optimal speaker performance. With three HDMI inputs and one HDMI output, the unit also is capable of switching 1080p and DVD-A signals. Additionally, this model offers Faroudja® DCDi® HD video scaling to convert lower resolution video signals up to 480p, 720p or 1080i. * The VSX-84TXSi brings together HDMI and i.LINK™ switching, for easy connectivity to i.LINK-equipped components. The unit's dual i.LINK audio inputs also feature Pioneer's jitter-free Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS). In addition to Faroudja DCDi HD video scaling, the unit has four HDMI inputs and one HDMI output, enabling switching of 1080p and DVD-A signals.

President Clinton signed the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act. Under the provisions of this new act we ask that you contact your satellite provider. They will then request the waiver on your behalf. KFMB TV cannot help you in receiving east coast CBS feeds. Local station access is available through your satellite provider. Recreational vehicles and commercial trucks are exempt from the improvement act. You do not need a waiver. Contact your provider. If you've already requested a waiver and were denied, please call (858) 495-9370 and provide the following information: 1. Name of your satellite provider 2. Name, address and phone number (exactly as written on your original request) Please note that it will be impossible for us to service your request without the above information. You can find more information regarding Satellite TV waivers by linking onto SHVA.com (Satellite Home viewer Act).

    How to use DISEq 1.0 switch with (4) LNBf's of standard type. If LNBf's are different (like Universal or DP), you must change the LNB setting in the recievers menu.

  1. Make sure your receiver is unplugged from AC power
  2. Tune 4 dishes or LNBf's to the 4 different satellites you want to receive.
  3. Take the outputs from the 4 different LNBf's to the 4 inputs (marked 1 - 4 or A - D), making sure that each satellite corresponds as a match to the number or letter on the switch. (EX. -- Let's say you have KU from big dish as #1 on the switch, C-band HF split (power block side if using 4DTV also) as #2, KU Dish AMC-4 as #3 and Galaxy 10 Ku as #4).
  4. Take the output on the switch, using RG-6 coaxial cable, to the LNBf input on your receiver.
  5. Now plug your receiver into 120 AC voltage.
  6. Now set up your receiver to select each satellite by it's number, with-in your receivers menu system.
    (EX ONLY. -- Satellite #1 (Intelsat Americas 5 Ku, big dish, would be a single, 10750 LNBf Local Oscillator setting, with DISEQ switch enabled as #1), and make sure you move your 4DTV to a transponder with the correct polarity
    Satellite #2 would be a 5150 MHz LNBf Local Oscillator setting with DISEq switch enabled as #2 for C-band, and make sure you move your 4DTV to a transponder with the correct polarity
    Satellite #3 (AMC-4 non-moving dish would be a 10750 LNBf Local Oscillator setting with DISEq switch enabled as #3),
    Satellite #4 (Galaxy 10, would be a 10750 LNBf Local Oscillator setting with DISEq switch enabled as #4) for the local style channels, Teleformula, etc.


PASSWORDS
DIGITAL MPEG-2 DVB Receivers

Pansat 2500A --- 1668, 1010
Coolsat Pro --- 0103
Satcruiser DSR-101 Ace/Plus --- 3472, 3742
DSR-101, 201P, 301 -- 0000
REX-1/REX-I --- 0325
Pansat 2700A --- 1668
Viewsat V2000P --- 0937 or 3570
Coolsat 5000 --- 0103
Starcruiser-5000 -- 1250
Topfield -- 2606, 2999
Globecast -- 5886
Technosat -- 3724
Fortec -- 1668, 1010
Ariza -- 0786
Neosat -- 1631, 6805


ANALOG RECEIVERS

Channel Master -- 6442 Hold menu key and then simultaneously press power key while unit is in standby mode.
Chaparral: Master Clear Cheyenne -- Press AF94, Sat, then store on remote
Cheyenne IRD -- Press AF94, Sat, then store on remote Sierra Press AF89 Sat, Store on remote
Sierra II, Sierra II+, Sierra III -- Press AF94, Sat then store on remote
Monterey -- 2345
Monterey-Master Clear Monterey 50,55,70,90,95 -- While in standby mode, press and hold the volume up and enter the same time. Then press and release the power key. After 10 seconds release the enter and volume up keys Monterey 30, 35 While in standby mode, press the master reset button located at the back, then press and release power key. Wait 10 seconds then release master reset button
Command Performance Avanti -- 3900
Drake ESR 1024,1124 Press 1024 for complete memory clear.
ESR 1024,1124,1324,1424,1624,1724,1824 -- Press HELP and enter 0000 (Parental delete)
General Instrument GI 2400, 2410,2500,2600 -- With the memory lock light off, simultaneously press the alpha num. and store keys for 5 seconds. The front panel satellite display will show a "STAR" and a "DASH" after the sequence is complete
GI 2650, all 2700 series and Innovation receivers -- When prompted for a password enter 92121 The on screen display will prompt you for more than five digits, all you must enter is these 5 digits
4DTV -- 92121
Houston Tracker Tracker 4 & 5 -- Installation # = 7907878 Parental Lock# = 908112
Tracker 6,7,8 -- Installation# = 2226903 Parental Lock# = 9429
Echostar 3000,4000(new), 2406, Echostar 310, 410 -- MAST (8472)
Tracker 8+,9,10,10+,Echostar 6000,510,710 -- Press XF (63), press 8472 select installation and press ENTER twice Echostar 4000 (old two piece) -- Press memory lock then enter 437
Kenwood KSR1000 -- 9999
NextLevel 4DTV -- 92121
Hidden Menu Screen Unit Status Menu: Press options, press 6 (system setting), press 0 Diagnostics Menu: Press 6 (system setting), press 778
Nextwave NCC-600 Turn off power, turn on while holding PRG button on remote. Go to clear memory and enter 0500
Panasonic GRD 4500 or 700 -- Parental Lock=3872 Setup=5172
PS-700EX -- Setup=5172 Installation=3872
Toshiba All Models -- 1048
Uniden President (all models) -- 8570
SQ530,SQ560,SQ590 -- 3573
Super 4400 -- 3315
Supra -- 3573
Ultra -- 3573
UST 2020, 4500, 4600, 4700, 4800, 4900 -- 3573
Pansat 2500A -- master password # is 1668....


If guide isn't loaded in 4DTV 920 USA Only:

1) go to G1, channel 3

2) hit guide

3) hit options 6-0-5

4) go to Diag Screen-G

5) hit guide button again.

Within 30 - 45 seconds guide will pop up loaded.

Picture Definition

First lets start at the camera. The camera lens focuses the image onto an image sensor. We uses to use camera tubes, now we use CCD sensors. (incidentaly tubes offered far better resolution than CCDs because of their infinite number of pixels. The target was essentialy 1 large variable resistor...:)

Back to CCDs.

Professional cameras use 3 sensors or tubes. The image is first seperated into the 3 primary colors, red, green and blue. On the CCD the image is focused onto an array of photo sensitive diodes that are biased with a charge voltage. Depending on the type of pickup, it will either be a line transfer or a frame transfer device. Regardless of the type, what comes out of either a pickup tube or a CCD is an analog video signal. (for both SD and HDTV signals) The analog video signal (1 for each color) is digitized. For the newbies, this is done by measuring the voltage millions of times a second for. In the case of standard definition tv it is done about 720 times for each of the 480 scanning lines. If this is where the signal ended, in this raw digital format, we would all be very happy indeed, but it isn't. Why, because the amount of information produced in the raw digital format would be prohibitive. So, data compression is used to reduce the ammount of information. Both for storage on a recording medium, or for transmission. Several compression schemes have been devoloped, however the MPEG2 standard is what is accepted. And encryption does not degrade the video, it is the amount of compression that degrades the video, on both SDTV amd HDTV. Data compression reduces the data rate by removing redundant information. It just "throws away" the excess data. Once compressed the video signal will never return to what the camera saw. One of the reasons that analog C band looks so good is because none of the information has been removed. Anyone that has seen the MUSE hi definition analog system in Japan will know what I am talking about. Think of the best analog C band picture you have seen and triple that and you get an idea of the 1125 line analog HDTV system. Every time a signal is recompressed more information is lost. This is why first generation digichipher looks better than the same feed that has been recompressed by dish or directv. Because they are taking the signal back to analog, routing it through their switcher and redigitizing it, recompressing it, multiplexing it and retransmitting it again.

Contributed by anonymous cameraman

Screen burn

The problem with screen burn is more prevaliant with the newer HDTV sets, especially the projection and plasma screens. Plasma screens are by far the worst for panel burn, and once you burn em, you might as well toss em in the garbage, as a severe burn will never correct itself. (I picked up a real nice plasma screen for 1000 about 3 months ago that has "side burns") The previous owner ran it for over 1 year in the 4x3 aspect mode. and caused the center portion of the panel to age. It also has "bug burn" from QVC on one corner, and CNN on the other. For the past few months I have been trying to burn out the pattern burn by using an inverted window (white on the sides, black in the middle) and have not had much luck. I guess the kids will be OK watching it, but I won't. I picked it up at a police auction. Now I know why the owner naver claimed it back! Anyway back to burn in. On directv view it is not as big a problem (but can still happen over time especially on Sony thanks to the tube design) but on projection sets that use CRTs as the source,don't leave stationary graphics on the screen for a long time, and if you have a wide screen projection, avoid watching it in 4x3 mode. Watch it in wide screen mode all the time to avoid side burns like my hunk of junk plasma. LCD projection and DLP projectors do not suffer from this problem, nor do LCD flat panels. This is one reason that manufactures are starting to produce large LCD panels, that will replace plasma within a few years. Plasma's have big time screen burn issues that can only be resolved by replacing the panel. This is because they use phospher, just like CRTs. LCD's do not, and thus do not burn.

Peaking

First, it is MUCH more accurate to use a digital carrier to do your peaking. I use my 4DTV, and go to Diagnostic Screen C. In the third line, far right hand side, you will see a number that is the C/N ratio (this is in db) - it will be something like 8.2 or 9.1 or 7.6 (or, if you're lucky, above 10!) or something like that (the C/N ratio is what the "quality" number is based on). Digital signals are very sensitive to C/N ratio, and by using this number, you will get the absolute best peaking of your dish (you can also use the quality reading from the skew adjustment screen, but I prefer to see the actual C/N number; DO NOT use the quality reading from Options 6-4, because I find that it does not update regularly when doing a tuning procedure). Also, it is even better if you can do your peaking on Ku band, since a dish is MUCH more sensitive to Ku band than C band - with a 10' dish, you can get an excellent picture on C band, but nothing on Ku. If you have your signal peaked on Ku, it automatically will be peaked for C band.

PEAKING THE DISH

1. Find the satellite that is closest to due south of your location. I live in central IL, Longitude 88.25 degrees W. That makes T4 at 89 degrees my closest satellite to due south. Move your dish to the due south satellite, and if it has a 4DTV channel, tune to that channel and watch the C/N number as described above.

2. First, do feedhorn adjustments. Before doing anything, make sure that the F-connectors on the cable to LNB are not corroded; you'd be surprised at how much signal loss results from a corroded cable or connector. If the connector or center conductor is corroded, cut it off, clean the LNB connector, and put on a new F connector. Now, make sure that the feedhorn is set for the correct F/d ratio (if it has an adjustable scalar, like a Chaparral Co-Rotor or an ADL RP3). Then make sure it is EXACTLY at the correct focal distance. Note that being 1/2" off on focal distance can result in a 3db loss of signal, which is the same as using a 7.5' dish instead of a 10' dish. So get the focal distance exactly right. Now make sure the feed is centered by measuring from the edge of the dish to the feedhorn (measure to the feedhorn, not the scalar ring) from 4 spots around the dish. Done? OK, now check your C/N number and see if it improved (probably did). As a final check, get on a ladder and move the feed slightly up/down L/R while watching the C/N number. If it gets higher as you move the feed, then the feed isn't quite centered (or the dish might be a bit warped). Try to get the feed in the position that produces the absolute highest C/N number.

3. Now, adjust your skew for the highest C/N number.

4. Now, bump the dish slightly E/W for the highest C/N number.

5. Now get out your wrench and adjust elevation for the highest C/N number. Write this number down somewhere so you can refer to it later.

6. Now move your dish to the satellite that is lowest in the arc for you, but still has a digital channel (C4 for me). Tune to a digital channel and peak skew and E-W position for the highest C/N number you can get. Now get in front of the dish and pull up GENTLY on the bottom while watching the C/N number. Did it improve or get worse? If it improved, then you need to rotate your entire dish/mount to the west VERY slightly (about 1/32 of an inch at a time; this assumes that your low satellite is to the west of your South satellite; if the low satellite is to the east, then you rotate the dish to the east slightly). Mark the original position of the mount on the pole with chalk or a scratch with a sharp object so you know how much you've moved it. The easiest way to move the dish is to loosen the mount bolts slightly, then push or pull very gently on the edge of the dish). Now repeak your E-W position and try again. Repeat this procedure until pulling up on the dish no longer improves the C/N number. If pulling up on the dish originally did not improve things, try pushing down (again, very gently). If the signal improved, then you need to rotate the dish/mount slightly to the EAST (west, if your low sat is to the east of your south sat). Repeak the E-W position, and reiterate until you can no longer improve the signal. Now, go back to your southernmost satellite. Repeak the E-W position (remember that since you moved the mount, you'll need to repeak the dish position for this satellite), and compare the C/N number to what you had before you went to your low satellite. If it is the same (or very close, within .2 db), then call it a day and go watch TV. If it is off by quite a bit, then start the procedure over, moving the mount back to its original position. This time, when you get to your low satellite, instead of adjusting the position of the mount, adjust your declination setting (again, very slightly) to peak the picture on the low sat. Now go back to your high sat, because adjusting the declination threw off the elevation. Re-peak the elevation on the high sat. Go back to the low sat and check signal. If it's close, call it a day. If it's not close, and you can improve the signal by the "pull up/push down" method, then you should adjust the position of the mount as outlined above. When you can no longer improve the signal at the low satellite and the signal at the high satellite is at or close to the peak you obtained to start, you're done. Reprogram the rest of your sats and grab a favorite beverage.

Happy dishing. John C.

High Definition DV Format in Development
Canon, Sharp, Sony, JVC announce basic specs for new HDV format
Edited by Charlie White
TOKYO, Jul. 07, 2003 -- Canon Inc., Sharp Corporation, Sony Corporation, and
Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) announced a joint proposal of basic
specifications for "HDV" (tentative name) format which realizes recording and
playback of high-definition video on a DV cassette tape.
The HDV format includes 720p (progressive) and 1080i (interlaced) specifications,
and enables the development of products conforming to the global high-definition
infrastructure. The four companies will actively promote the specifications
throughout the industry and plan to finalize the specifications around
September 2003.
The spread of high-definition content and broadcasting, along with growing
sales of high-definition television sets and the introduction of digital
high-definition video recorders, such as D-VHS and Blu-ray Disc recorders,
have enriched customer enjoyment of high-definition video in the home.
The HDV format specifies the data recording of MPEG2 compressed high-definition
signals based on the DV format, which is internationally accepted as a consumer
digital VCR format. Because the new format employs the same cassette case,
tape speed, and track pitch as the DV format, it can utilize mechanical parts
based on the DV format. It also makes it easy for manufacturers to undertake
the development of products that are highly compatible with the DV format.
The 720p specifications in the HDV format are the same specifications as adopted
in the "GR-HD1" high-definition digital video camera which JVC introduced to the
market in March 2003. By adopting both the 720p and the 1080i specifications,
the HDV format will enable users to record high-definition video and further
disseminate the enjoyment realized of high-definition video.
The HDV format records both video and audio through compression by MPEG encoding.
Video signals are compressed by MPEG2 encoding (inter-frame compression) as
BS digital broadcasting, making possible the recording and playback of
high-definition video at a bit rate equivalent to the DV format SD (standard definition)
specifications (intra-frame compression.) Audio signals are digitized with a
48kHz/16-bit quantization sampling frequency and compressed to 384kbps by
MPEG1 Audio Layer II encoding.
HDV Format Key Characteristics

1) Ability to record and play back high-definition video on internationally
accepted DV format cassette tapes
2) Adoption of 720p/1080i formats to comply with progressive and interlace
specifications for high- definition recording and playback. The HDV format
complies with both the 720 scanning lines (progressive)/1280 horizontal pixels
720p format (60p, 30p, 50p, 25p), and the 1080 scanning lines (interlace)/
1440 horizontal pixels 1080i format (60i, 50i). This ensures the recording
and playback of high-resolution video for the high-definition era.
3) Improved error correction
By changing the error correction method from error correction within a track,
as specified in the DV-SD format, to error correction among multiple tracks,
the HDV format offers improved error correction capability and enhanced resistance to lost data caused by dropout.
4) Data for special playback
Video signals compressed by MPEG encoding do not support image display during special playback such as fast search. The HDV format records specific data for special playback on a dedicated tape, enabling the display of video images during special playback such as fast search or slow-motion playback. (Video image quality during special playback will differ from that during normal playback.)

Media Same as DV format (DV and/or Mini DV cassette tape)
Video
Video Signal 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/50p, 720/25p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i
Number of Pixels 1280 X 720 (720p) , 1440 X 1080 (1080i)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Compression MPEG2 Video (profile & level: MP@H-14)
Sampling Frequency for Luminance 74.25MHz (720p) , 55.7MHz (1080i)
Sampling Format 4 : 2 : 0
Quantization 8 bits (both luminance and chrominance)
Bit rate after Compression Approximately 19Mbps (720p), Approximately 25Mbps (1080i)
Audio
Compression MPEG1 Audio Layer II
Sampling Frequency 48kHz
Quantization 16 bits
Bit rate after Compression 384kbps
Audio Mode Stereo (2 channels)
System
Data Format MPEG2 Systems
Stream Type Transport Stream (720p), Packetized Elementary Stream (1080i)
Stream Interface IEEE1394 (MPEG2-TS)

WHAT IS CHANNEL MAPPING?

There are several types of information the 4DTV receiver downloads. These include: The Interactive Program Guide (IPG) data and the Channel Information (this is the information needed for the 4DTV receiver to know how to access all of the latest available digital and analog channels). The receiver leaves the factory with a set of default information (tables) but the latest information must be downloaded to the IRD. This occurs automatically as soon as the IRD is tuned to any transponder transmitting DigiCipher II signals that include these tables (currently all TVN and HBO digital channels carry these tables and most digital channels will in the near future). It is important to get this information before finishing the installation to ensure all available satellites have been programmed in.

To determine when the receiver has completed this download, you can check the system status by selecting turning to a digital channel, such as G0/9, then press OPTION, 6, 5 and look for the box marked "CHANNELS" at the bottom right to stop counting (currently this number stops at over 4300+, but will increase as channels are added). After installation the 4DTV receiver automatically updates this information when watching a DigiCipher II program. Refer to the Current Satellite Chart for a list of satellites and their 4DTV Reference Designations.

WHAT IS AN INTERACTIVE PROGRAM GUIDE AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

All programmers send seven days of IPG information to a data collection service. This service receives the information for all the services that want their information in the IPG. Motorola receives this information every day and transmits all seven days of data using one of the C-band satellites. Currently, the IPG data is a hidden one transmitted on G1/3.

If the message " Information Not Available" displays when pressing the GUIDE button, the receiver is not authorized.

If the message "Processing your request" displays instead, the receiver is authorized for the IPG and is downloading the information (this can take several minutes).

For the 4DTV to obtain IPG information your receiver must be authorized and you've provided your zip code to a program provider. The 4DTV can store over 24 hours worth of data. When you look a day or so ahead, the receiver must return to the transponder delivering the full 7 days' worth of information. The receiver will do this automatically when being requested to find information it does not have stored.

The 4DTV can automatically update its memory each night by selecting the "Automatic Update" feature in the installation menus. Note: The receiver must be turned off (in Stand-by mode) by 2AM.

There are two ways to update the IPG:

1. Turn the 4DTV off at night and the IPG will be updated automatically, as long as the "Allow Dish Movement for Updates" setting has been set to "YES".

2. Press the GUIDE button and the screen will display the IPG if the information has been retrieved. If the IPG has not been retrieved, the screen will display, "Guide information is available on G1 3". Press ENTER to change satellites and retrieve the guide information. To cancel, press GO BACK.

905 dcII digital

Press Options, then 6, then 0 (it's not a listed choice), and then 5. That will take you to the diagnostic screens on a 905 (I have one, so I know they are there). Now right-arrow until you get to diagnostic screen C. Third line down, far right hand side you will see a two-digit number like 7.1 or something. That's the C/N number.

SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS

One of the advantages of the 4DTV is the ability to add features after the receiver has been installed. Downloads will occur when the receiver is turned off and are relatively transparent to the user. The previous downloads were announced to the customers by electronic messages sent to the receiver telling the customer about the download. The current version of the DSR920 firmware is 6D. Firmware upgrades only need to be done once, even if the unit later gets reset back to the factory settings.

PAY-PER-VIEW MOVIES AND EVENTS

Your 4DTV receiver is setup to handle impulse PPV authorizations for digital channels, however TVN currently is not setup to handle this types of purchase yet. Until they or someone else offers this, the PPV's must be ordered by calling the number on the screen.

HIDDEN MENUS OPTION 6, 7, 7, 8

This is the most important menu to use when tuning a direct frequency. You can enter an IF frequency, change polarity, switch between C/Ku band and move the dish. This menu is very helpful when you know the frequency you are looking for.

OPTION 6, 0, 5

This is a screen for DC2 and receiver diagnostic and settings.

OPTION 6, 5

Line A: Digital Unit ID (We need this number) this is in Hexadecimal format.

Line B: Digital Receiver Number (We don't need this number) Same number only in Decimal format

Line C: Authorization Status:

Line J: Polarity

Line G: Quality displays the worst signal quality values (in decimal). The range is between 0 and 139 with 0 being the best and 139 being the worst.

Line H: Current Version

Line I: Target version: displays the next upgrade version. Should be at 000000 right now.

Channels (Lower right corner): tells the number of virtual channels available Trip Counter (Lower left corner) displays the number of counts since the last update from the service provider.

This information was provided by 4DTV's website. Please visit 4DTV.com for additional information.

HDD200 Firmware

With the power off, press and hold the CC button and press the power button. You can send it to Motorola for HDD200 firmware upgrade to get menu info while in 1080i mode...FYI, I'm now getting around the ratings lockout on Bloomberg (GB 601) by using Options-6-4-4-Enter-Info

Dish must be pointed at:
GX-R 123 Deg W Transponder 7K
Make sure that the Ku feed is connected to the DSR-4200V Port K/V

DSR-4200V Manual Tune
On remote control select the "options" button.

Select "Customize Program Viewing"

Select "change your password"

Enter 996 then push the "TIME" button on your remote control
Select "set up"
Highlight and select
"Frequency"
"NTSC"

"LNB"
"Vertical/RHC"

"K/V"

On the remote control push the "go back" button

Select "Manual Tune"
1. Enter:
Freq: 1105.000

Symbol rate: 4.88

Code Mode: 7/8

Polarity: Vertical

2. Highlight and select "Tune" - Receiver will display "Tuning".
"Sat/Tv" light on receiver display should be on.
When receiver captures the signal: The "signal" light on receiver display should be on.
Channel Display: Ch 80 or 90 on your DSR 4200V front panel display.

Dish must be pointed at:
Ku GX-R 123 Deg W Transponder 7
Make sure that the Ku feed is connected to the DSR-4200V Port K/V

DSR-4200V Manual Tune
On remote control select the "options" button
Select "Customize Program Viewing"

Select "change your password"
Enter 996 then push the "TIME" button on your remote control.

Select "set up"
Highlight and select
"Frequency"
"NTSC"
"LNB"
"Vertical/RHC"
"K/V"

On the remote control push the "go back" button.

Select "Manual Tune"
1. Enter:
Freq: 1105.000

Symbol rate: 4.88

Code Mode: 7/8

Polarity: Vertical

2. Highlight and select "Tune" - Receiver will display "Tuning". "Sat/Tv" light on receiver display should be on. When receiver captures the signal: The "signal" light on receiver display should be on. Channel Display: Ch 80 or 90 on your DSR 4200V front panel display.

DeltaStar's Compilation of STB Master Pin Codes
Revision 1 - April 4th, 2005.
Revision 1.01 - December 12th, 2006.

Locked out of your receiver? Try these PIN codes:

Acc..........................: 0786
Akai.........................: 9009
AlphaGold....................: 9876, 1250
Amstrad SilverLine...........: 3472
Amstrad CromLine.............: 0000
Ariza........................: 0786, 3749, 1668
Asterix/Digibox..............: 8175
Astra 3472...................: 6789, 9876
Astrovox.....................: 1668, 1010
Astrx+DGBox..................: 8175
Aztech ......................: 1004, 1111
Amstrad Silverline...........: 3472
Amstrad Cromline.............: 0000
Baff.........................: 2142
Baftec 8008 Dragon...........: 1668
Benjamin.....................: 1004, 1250
Besat........................: 8175
Bluejay......................: 3742
Botek........................: 5183
Botech 2000-2001 ci..........: 4200
Captiveworks.................: 9876, 8765, 0000
Citizen......................: 7604
Coolsat......................: 0103
Daewoo.......................: 8503
Digimaster 4100 FTA..........: 2606
Digimaster 4200 FTA..........: 2606
Digimaster 4300 CI...........: 2606
Digimaster 4400 CIP..........: 2606
Digital and QMax.............: 0325, 0867, 0876
Digital Telecom..............: 0851, 1004, 3472
Digitel......................: 0867, 0786
Digiwave.....................: 0000, 1212
Dizipia......................: 2142
Druck........................: 1324, 1424, 1524, 1624
DV...........................: 8503
DWay.........................: 8503
Echostar.....................: 7604, 2441, 3604, 2110, 2200, 1200
EchoStar.....................: 3453, 3600
EchoStar 2200-1200...........: 7604
EchoStar 2110................: 3453
Emtech/Jesspen...............: Menu, Installation OK, STB, OK, 9876
Euromax Em 5000/7000CI.......: 2142
Eurostar.....................: 9999
Euro Star....................: 9949
EuroStar / UroBox............: Menu Key, Enter 9999 And OK. Press 0000 And OK. Now Changed To 0000.
Extremeview Magnum...........: 1818
Fortec Star 5100PLUS.........: 1010, 1668, 1002, 1111
Fortec Star LiFETIME.........: 1010, 1012, 9966, 6699, 0000
Fortec Star..................: 1002, 2228, 2002, 2004
Fortec Star 6000.............: 1002
Fortecstar Oneworld..........: 0914
Galaxis......................: 9949
Galaxy.......................: 9949
Golden Interstar.............: 2142
Goldmaster SAT-60100.........: 3453
Goldmaster SAT-60500.........: 3453
Goldmaster SAT-70500.........: 3453
Goldmaster SAT-70700.........: 3453
Goldmaster SAT-80100.........: 3453
Goldmaster SAT-80300.........: 3453
Goldmaster SAT-80500.........: 3453
Goldmaster SAT-80700.........: 3453
Goldmaster SAT-80900.........: 3453
Goldmaster SAT-90200.........: 3453
Goldmaster SAT-90400.........: 3453
Goldmaster SAT-7200 FTA......: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-7300 CI.......: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-7400 CIM......: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-7800 PVR......: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-4150 FTA......: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-4100 FTA......: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-4800 PVR......: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-9200..........: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-9400 CI.......: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-9500 CIM......: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-9600 CIP......: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-9800 PVR......: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-9900 PVR......: 2606
Goldmaster SAT-8150 FTA......: 3141
Goldmaster SAT-8200 FTA......: 3141
Goldmaster SAT-8210..........: 3141
Goldmaster SAT-8300 CI.......: 3141
Goldmaster SAT-8350 CI.......: 3141
Goldmaster SAT-8400 CIM......: 3141
Goldmaster SAT-10200.........: 3141-9247
Goldmaster SAT-10210.........: 3141
Goldmaster SAT-11300 CI......: 9247
Goldmaster SAT-11400 CIM.....: 9247
Goldmaster SAT-15400 CIM.....: 9247
Goldmaster SAT-16000 ........: 1600
Goldmaster SAT-16300.........: 1600
Goldmaster SAT-16500.........: 1600
Goldmaster SAT-17000.........: 1700
Humax 5400 Master Code.......: Press the menu and go to installation menu and press red key & green key & yellow key & blue key & white key and 0 Now Pin code changed to 0000.
HUMAX F1-C1..................: Menu - status - STB Status - ok -press UP button at the Front panel - i - press the button contain ( ? ) press yellow
button - exit now your Receiver return to 0000
Hyundai......................: 0325, 6962, 2468
Hyundai 1100 MCOM............: 1004
Integra......................: 1111
Kaon.........................: Left to Right press Red, Green, Blue and Yellow buttons
Kaon.........................: Press Yellow key, Enter 0000 Press Blue 2 times, Press Green 2 times, Press Red 2 times, Press Menu key.
Kaon.........................: Yellow, Blue, Green, Menu
Kyoto........................: 3453
Lazer........................: 3141
Letliman.....................: 7176
Lorans/Lorens................: 1250
Mediacom MFT 930I............: 5347
Mediacom MFT 910I............: 1250
Mediacom EXEL................: 1250
Mediacom MCI Elite...........: 7777
Metabox 1-2-3................: 1004
Megastar 700 FTA.............: 2606, 3141
Megastar 800 CI..............: 2606
Megastar 800 CIM.............: 2606
Megastar 700 FTA.............: 3141
Natvision....................: 1668, 1010
Neosat.......................: 1631, 6805
Neosat Old SX 9600...........: 3472, 3478
Neosat SX-9800CI.............: 2580, 3842
Neosat New 9600..............: 8510
Neosat 9800I.................: 2142
Neosat 9800CI (old)..........: 8510
Neosat.......................: 1631, 6805
Next Wawe....................: 8503
Next 8000xcam................: 4132
Next gri seri................: 0000
Next plus serisi.............: 8503
Next 5000 serisi.............: 1234, 1004
Next siyah seri..............: 0000
Next 3000A...................: 0000
Next 3000AP..................: 0000
Next 1000 (STAR1 )...........: 5183
Next 10001 PLUS:.............: 3453
New QMA X....................: 0325, 0867, 0876
Newsat.......................: 6805
Nokia 9800-9860..............: 1234
Nokia 9200...................: 147258
Nokia 9600...................: 1234
Oliverstar...................: Press The Menu Key And ENTER 9999, Press OK.
Onwa X2 FTA..................: 3141
Onwa X3 FTA..................: 2606
Onwa X4......................: 3141
Onwa X5 CI...................: 2606
Onwa X7 CIM..................: 2606
Onwa X9 PVR..................: 2606
Onwa X2 FTA..................: 3141
Onwa X6 CI...................: 3141
Onwa X13 CIM.................: 3141
Onwa X23 CIM.................: 3141
Opensky......................: 0786
Opentel......................: 0937, 3472
Pace.........................: 9949
Pansat.......................: 1668, 1010
Pengamin.....................: 1250
Radix........................: 9815
Redliner 9500 CI.............: 1001
Rex-1........................: 0000
Roadmaster...................: 7787
Samsat.......................: 0937
Samsung.... .................: 0235, 7777
Samsung 702..................: 9911
Samsung 202 SVACI............: 1631
Samsung Model DSR 2000.......: Press Menu Key, Go To System Setup And Go To System Information, Enter 0000.
SanyoSat 5400-5700-7000......: 3472, 2374, 3724, 1250, 6893
SanyoSat Viaccess............: 7176, 2606, 1470, 2441
SanyoSat (Plus) 5000-9000....: 2606
Satcruiser...................: 3742
Sky X........................: 0103, 1004
Skyview......................: 9876
Smart........................: 3472, 6934
SonicView SV1000.............: 2242
Spark 1100...................: 1004
Spark 3000 Magic.............: 2441
StarPro......................: 5889
Starsat......................: 1234, 1361, 1999, 9876
Startrack....................: 0786
Strong.......................: 0235, 0325, 1361, 0735
Strong FreeCam...............: 0235, 0735
Sunny........................: 2580, 7777
Sunsui.......................: 0937
Super Lazer 20000/1000.......: 2142
SuperMax.....................: 8503
Superstar....................: 2142
Taplin.......................: 3453
TechnoSat....................: 3724, 2374, 7176, 2606, 1470, 2441, 3724, 1250, 6893
Teleman......................: 7176, 1973
Tokyo........................: 3472
Topfield.....................: 2999, 2606
Topfield 3100 FEI............: 2606
Topfield 3000 CIPRO..........: 2606
Topfield 3000 CIPPRO.........: 2606
Topfield 3100 CIPPRO.........: 2606
Topfield 3100 FI.............: 2606
Topfield 3100 FE.............: 2606
Topfield 3300 F..............: 2606
Topfield 3030 F..............: 2606
Topfield 4000 PVR............: 2606
Topfield 5000 PVR............: 2606
Topfield 5300 CI.............: 2606
Toshiba......................: 1048
Urobox.......................: 9999
Vertec.......................: 2002
Vestel.......................: 8277, 929526
Viewsat......................: 0937, 3570
Viva.........................: 0786
Vortec.......................: 2002, 7777
Vortec Star..................: 77777
Wisplus......................: 5030
XSAT 410.....................: 6931
YuMaTu x-200.................: 8888
YuMaTu 9500..................: 8503
YuMaTu 5500-8000.............: 2441
Zinwell......................: 8888