Drake ESR124,1624U,1724,1824

Warning: If you have any doubt as to whether you can confortably do the following procedures yourself, hire a reputable satellite dealer to do this for you.

FEATURES- ESR 1724
Infrared remote control, internal c/ku switch, 50 satellite memory, 100 each of video and audio Priority View channels, 3 User List Priority files, Automatic satellite peaking, stereo on VC channels only, 16 channel Parental Lock, 2 event Timer, Automatic satellite locator, two sets of RCA output jacks, one set of RCA input jacks, English or Spanish on-screen displays, VCR video out (no graphics), VCR Plus+ capability. Direct access of satellites A, C, E, F, G, M, S and T for cband, K and B for Ku-band.

FEATURES - ESR 1824
UHF remote control (also a 14 key baby remote control). internal c/ku switch, 50 satellite memory, 100 each of video and audio Priority View channels, three User List Priority files, Automatic satellite peaking, Discrete stereo on sub-audio channels, 16 channel Parental Lock, 4 eventTimer, Automatic satellite locator, two sets of RCA output jacks, one set of RCA input jacks, English or Spanish on-screen displays, VCR video out (no graphics), TI filter, VCR Plus+ capability. Direct access of satellites A, C, E, F, G, M, S and T for cband, K and B for Ku-band.

Both receivers have the following cband satellite formats already in memory: Spacenet2, Satcom F2, Galaxy 2, Satcom F4, Telstar 2, Spacenet 3, Galaxy 3, Telstar 1, Galaxy 6, Spacenet 4, Anik E2, Anik E1, Morelos 1, Morelos 2, Spacenet 1, Telstar 3, Galaxy 5, ASC 1, Satcom F3, Galary 1, Satcom C4, Satcom C1 and Satcom C5.

LEGEND:
ORANGE = represents a key on the remote
RED = Information Displayed on the TV screen

PROGRAMMING A SATELLITE:
As an example we'll program the GE-1 satellite. First though you must first decide what you want to name it. The majority of satellite guides are referring to it as W1. W1 can be used as a satellite designator for this satellite by programming it as a "custom satellite". However, since there isn't a "W" button on the keypad of the remote control, you would not be able to direct access W1, instead you would have to press the SAT button and cursor across to W1 and then press ENTERto access it. Therefore, you may want to name the satellite something that can be directly accessed. For our purposes here, let's program it as W1.

• Move your system to satellite S4, Ch 19 (Confirm the picture as Cornerstone WPCB), bump the West button until you lose the picture then stop. This is the approx location for GE-1. Press MENU, press 6 (Program Mode Access). Enter the four digit code (1624, 1724 or 1824 accordingly).
• The PROGRAM / INSTALL menu will appear. Press 3 (PROGRAM SATELLITE). Press 1 (Add Satellite). Right under the ADD SATELLITE title should say C BAND (when programming a Ku-band satellite use the C/Ku button to change to Ku BAND).
• Use the RIGHT or LEFT FINE TUNE buttons to move the arrow to CUSTOM SATELLITE position. Press ENTER, use the FINE TUNE buttons to select "W". Press the RIGHT FINE TUNE button once (causing the second digit to blink). Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select 1. Press ENTER, the format should be FORMAT: V. If the picture is good, clear, etc. press ENTER and keep depressed until the display says SAT STORED (usually 2-4 seconds).
• If the picture is not clear or if you do not have the correct picture for the channel selected, press the RIGHT FINE TUNE button until the SKEW number is blinking. Use the Up/Down fine tune buttons to adjust the skew until you have a clear picture. Press CANCEL two times. You should now be back at the Program / Install menu. Turn the satellite receiver OFF, and then turn it back ON. Use a current Satellite chart to confirm you are on GE-1.

SAVING A SATELLITE's ADJUSTED DISH POSITION:
All satellites require frequent antenna adjustments. To keep from adjusting the satellite or channel each time you view it, press MENU, 3 (PROGRAM SATELLITES), press 4 (RECALL SATELLITES). The TV will now show a split screen with the satellite name and channel, use the East or West button to move to the correct satellite location for best picture quality. When satisfied, press ENTER and hold until SATELLITE STORED displayed, press CANCEL, press ON/OFF, then ON/OFF again.

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