SR-2015 Home Satellite Television System Receiver
(160-2513)                 Operation, Standard        Faxback Doc. # 34193

STANDARD SYSTEM OPERATION

Operating the standard Radio Shack HSTV system is extremely simple and is
explained in this section.

And, if you have a VideoCipher II Plus Renewable Security (VCRS) module,
there are many additional features you can use.  Be sure to also read
"VideoCipher Module Operation" and "VideoPal Instant Pay-Per-View", on
Faxback Doc. # 34194.

Before you begin using your system install batteries in the remote control.
See "Installing/Replacing the Remote Control's Batteries", on Faxback Doc.
# 34203.

TURNING POWER ON OR OFF

To turn on the receiver, simply press POWER on the receiver or the remote
control.  Press POWER again to turn off the receiver.

NOTE:  Even when the power is off the receiver sends power to the satellite
       dish and receives signals from the satellite. These signals could be
       authorization codes for your VideoCipher module or messages from a
       satellite program provider.  To avoid missing these signals, do not
       unplug the receiver for extended periods or connect the receiver to
       a switched AC outlet.

SETTING THE POLARITY

With a single-satellite system, you only need to set the polarity once.
Simply press POLARITY on the receiver's front panel, or POL on the remote
control, until the appropriate polarity indicator lights.  For G5, odd-
numbered channels use vertical (VER) polarity and even-numbered channels
use horizontal (HOR) polarity.

NOTE:  The SKEW +/- buttons have no effect on the standard Radio Shack
       system. They are used to fine tune polarity if you have an old-style
       feedhorn with a servo-motor polarity device.

CHOOSING A CHANNEL

To scan through channels, use the CHANNEL /\ - \/ buttons on the receiver
or the CH /\ - CH \/ buttons on the remote control.

To directly access a particular channel, use the number keys on the remote
control.

If you press a single number key and do not press another key within 4
seconds, the receiver changes to that channel.  You can enter a leading
zero to avoid this delay.

If you enter a channel number that is out of range (greater than 24 for
C-band or greater than 32 for Ku-band) the receiver remains on the previous
channel.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

The remote control's VOL /\ - \/ keys adjust the level of the audio signal
from the TV OUT terminal and from the AUDIO OUT jacks.

When you press either VOL key, the receiver's digital display shows a
level indication from 00 to 15.

NOTE:  Because the VOL keys affect the audio signal from both receiver
       outputs, do not use the satellite receiver's VOL keys when recording
       a satellite program.  Leave the satellite receiver's audio level set
       to 15 and use your TV's or stereo system's volume control to adjust
       the sound level.

ADJUSTING THE AUDIO FREQUENCY

There are many audio programs available from satellites, in addition to the
audio portion of video programs.  These satellite radio stations, usually
called subcarriers, offer a wide range of music and special information.
The audio frequencies range from 5.0 to 8.5 MHz, and most satellite maga-
zines list subcarriers along with their frequency and program content
listings.

To change audio frequencies press either AUDIO key (/\ or \/) on the remote
control.  The digital display shows the current frequency.

The frequency returns to its default setting (usually 6.8 MHz) each time
you change channels.  his setting provides the audio to accompany the video
program.

NOTE:  All G5 channels use 6.89 MHz as their default audio frequency, but
       there are a few satellite channels (on the Morelos satellites, for
       example) that use 6.2 MHz as their default audio frequency.  If you
       want to change the default setting to 6.2 MHz, unplug the receiver.
       Then hold down the C/Ku button and both AUDIO buttons and plug in
       the receiver. Repeat this procedure to return to the 6.8 MHz default

FINE TUNING THE VIDEO FREQUENCY

The SR-2015 is preset to the proper video frequencies for satellite
broadcasts.  However, in some cases you might slightly improve picture
quality by fine tuning this setting.

Use the VIDEO /\ / \/ keys on the remote control to change the video
frequency.  A decimal point flashes at the lower right of the digital
display as the frequency changes.  When you reach either end of the
adjustment range, the decimal point disappears.  When you return to the
center (default) setting, the digital display flashes twice.

NOTE:  The video frequency automatically returns to the default setting
       each time you change channels.

USING THE RESET BUTTON

If the satellite receiver locks up and does not respond to any remote or
front-panel controls, pressing the RESET button on the back of the receiver
might correct the problem.  Or, you can unplug the receiver for a few
minutes and plug it back in.


(BR/EB 7/25/96)