Philips Digital Audio Satellite Receiver DR500 - Manual (Page 7)

DR500 (E-7)
Rev. C 10/94
Welcome to the world of premier digital audio service provided by DMX. This guide is your handbook for
using the DR500 Digital Audio Satellite Receiver and the DMR-22 and DMR-28 DMX/DJ remote control
units.
The sections in this guide provide step-by-step instructions for a variety of tasks and activities, including
DR500 system connections, channel scanning and selection, setting forced tune times and dynamic ranges,
and instantaneous viewing of programming information.
These exciting options, combined with up to 120 available channels delivering commercial-free, CD-
quality music, provide you the:
• Variety to select music formats that meet your individual business image and needs
• Flexibility to create tailored music programs for multiple environments, which you can vary by
the hour, day, week, or season
• Ability to maintain complete local control over your music
Important Information
Throughout this guide you will find two symbols designed to help you identify important information.
These symbols are:
The note identifies information for the proper operation of your equipment, including
helpful hints, shortcuts, or important reminders.
The exclamation point identifies information that requires careful attention in
order to prevent equipment damage and/or injury to the operator.
Getting Started
Before you begin using the DR500 Receiver, you need to:
• Install the DMX/DBS receiver and equipment, which is generally done by your local
DMX affiliate or a professional installer.
If your DMX/DBS receiver and equipment have not been installed, refer to Section 2:
Installation.
• Read the appropriate sections of this User Guide as noted below.
Do not plug in the DR500 Receiver until you have connected the system and read
Section 3: Basic Operations.
If you are new to satellite communications or are unfamiliar with either the DR500 or the remote control,
you should read the following sections before unpacking or operating this product:
• Section 1 for an overview of the DMX/DBS system and equipment
• Section 2 helps you get started and contains a full set of DR500 connection procedures
• Section 3 for DR500 start-up and basic operations
• Section 5 to review maintenance procedures or if you encounter difficulties and need
troubleshooting information
• Other sections as needed