Channel Master CM-7000PAL Antenna Compatible DVR User Guide

Description

This PDF user manual is for the Channel Master CM-7000PAL Over-the-Air receiver / DVR.

About the Item

Channel Master CM-7000PAL Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and HDTV Over-the-Air Receiver

The Channel Master CM-7000PAL is the first DVR box offered by Channel Master. With this unit you can view and record local over-the-air digital broadcasts. With the DVR you can pause, fast forward and rewind your programs, you can even use the slow motion feature to watch clips frame by frame. The DVR offers an electronic program guide which allows you to pre-set recording schedules so you never miss your favorite shows. Unlike many other DVR set top boxes, there are NO monthly subscription fees. This unit includes an infrared remote control which operates the CM-7000PAL DVR and up to three other components.

FEATURES
– View and record local over-the-air digital broadcast
– Outputs 1080i resolution
– Record up to 130 hours of SD content or up to 30 hours of HD content
– Pausing, fast forward and rewind functions
– Electronic programming guide
– Scans over-the-air channels
– Closed caption support and parental locks
– No subscription fees
– One year manufactures warranty
– Unit dimensions (L x W x H) 14.5 x 8.75 x 2.5 inches

REAR PANEL FEATURES
– ATSC antenna input for over-the-air digital broadcasts (Dual Tuner)
– HDMI output
– Component HD and analog video outputs
– Optical digital output for Dolby digital and PCM digital audio
– RCA-type audio/video outputs
– Ethernet port
– USB 2.0 port
– 3-prong power cord

FRONT PANEL FEATURES
– Green power LED
– Red recording LED

This User Guide covers the CM-7000PAL DVR with HDTV Receiver.

Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.

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(PDF) USER GUIDE

Available languages

ENGLISH (EN)

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

– Warning and Attention Symbols

SAFETY
– Important Safety Instructions
– Proper Care of Your Equipment

WATCHING TV
– Getting started
– Connecting CM-7000PAL DVR to Your TV
– How to connect your CM-7000PAL DVR to your TV using an HDMI cable
– How to connect your CM-7000PAL DVR to your TV using component cables (red, blue, and green connections)
– How to connect your CM-7000PAL DVR to your TV using composite A/V cables (red, white, and yellow RCA-type)
– How to connect your CM-7000PAL DVR to your TV using a coaxial cable

USING THE SETUP WIZARD
– How to finish installing your CM-7000PAL DVR

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS

NAVIGATING THE MENUS

UNDERSTANDING SD & HD

OPTIONS FOR VIEWING TV
– Finding a Program
– Program Guide
– Browse Banner
– Event Search
– Searching for Specific Keywords
– History

SETUP MENU

DVR MENU
– My Recordings
– Daily Schedule

CONTROLLING LIVE TV

RECORDING MY PROGRAMS
– Recording What You’re Watching Now
– Setting Up Timers
– Timer Types
– Recording from the Guide
– Recording by Creating a Manual Timer
– Recording from the Search Menu
– Recording from the Browse Banner

FINDING AND WATCHING RECORDED PROGRAMS
– My Recordings List

PREFERENCE MENU

TIMERS MENU

USING DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND

CUSTOMIZING RECEIVER
– Setting Up Key Features

LOCKS
– Locking specific channels
– Locking Programs Based on Ratings
– Locking Your Channel Master CM-7000PAL DVR

CUSTOMIZING THE GUIDE AND CHANNEL LISTS
– Changing the Order of the Channels
– Changing the Type of Guide Display
– Changing Display Formats
– Changing Languages
– Closed Captioning
– Inactivity Standby

RESETTING FACTORY DEFAULTS

DIAGNOSTICS MENU

PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL

SETTING UP DEVICES BY ENTERING CODES

SETTING UP USING DEVICE CODES SCAN

REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE CODES

SOFTWARE UPDATE OPTIONS

UPDATING VIA USB
– Completing an Update via USB

UPDATING VIA ETHERNET
– Completing an Update via Ethernet

TV GUIDE
– TV Guide On Screen or Guide Plus Setup
– Getting Started
– Setting Up Your Channel Master CM-7000PAL DVR
– Connecting the G-LINK Cable
– Entering Your Location
– Set Up Your Channel Master CM-7000PAL DVR
– Completing Setup
– Tuning to Your New Channel Numbers
– Understanding Your New Channel Numbers
– Finding Channel Numbers
– Displaying Channel Numbers in Listings
– Substitute ZIP Codes

GETTING HELP

FINDING MORE INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING
– Missing Specific Channels
– Signal Loss on All Channels
– Signal Loss on One or Some Channels
– Remote Is Not Working
– Forgot Password for Locks
– Program Guide Issues
– Timer Issues
– Events Not Recording
– Events Disappearing from DVR List

WARRANTY
– What the Warranty Covers
– What the Warranty Does Not Cover
– If You Need Assistance

Why download the Manual?

This user guide provides all the information from Channel Master about the CM-7000PAL antenna DVR, as detailed in the table of contents. Reading it completely will address most questions you might have. You can download and save it for offline use, including viewing it on your device or printing it for your convenience if you prefer a paper version.

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