What to do if there is no video on my Motorola DSR-4550 Receiver?
If there is no video or bypass video is present on your Motorola Receiver, the unit might be in bypass mode. Try changing to an available channel.
Why is there no audio on my Motorola DSR-4550 Receiver?
If there is no audio or bypass audio is present, your Motorola Receiver might be in bypass mode. To resolve this, change to an available channel.
How to fix poor audio quality on Motorola DSR-4550?
If you are experiencing poor audio quality or low audio level on your Motorola Receiver, the audio levels might be incorrect. Try adjusting the audio levels.
How to fix a Motorola Receiver with a blank LCD and no LEDs?
If the LCD is blank and no LEDs are lit on your Motorola Receiver, it could be due to no power to the unit. Make sure the unit is properly plugged in.
How to change the audio language on my Motorola DSR-4550?
If your Motorola Receiver is displaying the incorrect audio language, it is likely due to a wrong language setting. Check the audio language settings and adjust them accordingly.
How to fix incorrect subtitle language on Motorola DSR-4550 Receiver?
If your Motorola Receiver displays subtitles in the incorrect language, the language setting is likely wrong. Check the subtitle language settings and adjust them.
What to do if my Motorola DSR-4550 will not acquire signal?
If your Motorola Receiver will not acquire a signal, the port may not be configured correctly. Check the port configuration and manually tune the frequency.
Why does my Motorola DSR-4550 have no picture and no level indication?
If your Motorola Receiver shows no picture and no level indication, it could be due to no LNB signal port connection. Connect the LNB coax cable.
General| Input Frequency | 950-2150 MHz |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Type | Satellite Receiver |
| Input Ports | F-connector (satellite) |
| Modulation | QPSK, 8PSK |
| LNB Power | 13/18 VDC, 500mA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +40°C |
| Output Ports | Composite video, S-Video, HDMI |
| Audio Output | Digital (coaxial and optical) |
Covers operational safety, electrical shock prevention, and environmental considerations.
Lists critical instructions for safe use, handling, and maintenance of the apparatus.
Outlines conditions that necessitate professional servicing of the equipment.
Advises against self-servicing and directs users to qualified personnel.
Lists the primary functionalities and capabilities of the DSR-4550 receiver.
Explains the automatic recovery process for lost L-band signals without operator intervention.
Details the items included in the shipping carton and the initial setup process.
Provides instructions for installing the DSR-4550 into an EIA standard equipment rack.
Advises on ensuring secure and level mounting locations to prevent instability.
Discusses the impact of ambient temperature on safe operation and cooling.
Warns about potential circuit overloading and the need for careful power connection.
Emphasizes the importance of reliable earthing for rack-mounted equipment.
Instructs users not to replace the lithium battery themselves, but to return for service.
Guides users through connecting the unit for a new DigiCipher II service, including L-band inputs.
Details the procedure for applying power to the unit and initial startup sequence.
Explains how to navigate and interact with the front panel LCD screen and its menus.
Describes the keypad operations for moving between menus and fields on the LCD screen.
Explains menu navigation and structure, including About and Main menus.
Identifies the DSR-4550 model and firmware version upon initial power-up or reset.
Introduces the top-level menu for selecting main function groups like Installation, Channel, IP, Status, and Diagnostics.
Provides a visual chart of the menu structure for Installation, Channel, IP, Status, and Diagnostics.
Details configuration for ports, video/audio formats, Ethernet, and bypass mode.
Covers selecting active VCTs, virtual channels, and transponder information.
Explains configuration for 10/100 and GigE Ethernet ports, including IP addresses and subnet masks.
Provides information on current IRD parameters like signal quality, sync status, and authorization.
Describes how to access and use diagnostic screens for troubleshooting and testing.
Displays current input, allows selection of L-band ports or ASI input.
Allows selection of frequency plan type (Xpndr or LFreq) for satellite tuning.
Allows selection of satellite transponder number for tuning when Mode is Xpndr.
Allows direct entry of L-band frequency for tuning when Mode is LFreq.
Allows selection of modulation modes (DCII, 8PSK, DVB) and symbol/code/format.
Field to choose which L-band port to configure for setup.
Allows selection of port setup mode: Manual or Auto.
Defines the abbreviated name of the satellite associated with the port in Manual mode.
Allows selection of polarity (H/LHP or V/RHP) when port setup is in Manual mode.
Indicates that this function is not supported at this time.
Directs power to the LNB converter on port 1.
Normalizes speech levels to a constant level for audio output.
Allows selection of audio processing options like Stereo, Surround, Mono, or Dual Mono.
Controls audio level compression degree (Heavy, Moderate, Off).
Selects audio gain adjustment mode: Independent or Joint.
Adjusts output level for Left and Right audio signals.
Defines the frequency band type of the satellite (C-band or KU-band).
Sets the audio gain for manually-tuned analog signals.
Defines subcarrier frequency for left/right audio channels.
Selects trigger conditions to activate an alarm on the IRD.
Configures bypass mode behavior when an alarm condition occurs.
Provides an IRD alarm test when set to On.
Enables or disables the digital ASI output.
Specifies transport stream packet structure (Packet or Byte) for ASI output.
Defines audio/video/data characteristics and PID remapping for transport stream.
Allows selection of Factory Defaults or Power Cycle reset.
Resets the system to original factory programming values.
Reboots the DSR-4550 without losing user setup information.
Adjusts the front panel LCD contrast for readability.
Identifies the Transport Stream (currently not supported).
Selects NTSC or PAL M output for 525-line input.
Selects PAL output type for 625-line input.
Displays current input aspect ratio (read-only).
Allows changing output aspect ratio for 16x9 input video.
Enables or disables the Serial Digital Interface (digital video output).
Enables or disables the digital audio output.
Sets AC-3 decoding mode (Internal or External) for audio channels.
Displays boot code and high code versions (non-editable).
Displays available upgrade code version (non-editable).
Consists of subfields for selecting and monitoring download files.
Indicates the ID for the current segment received during file download.
Indicates the ID for the last segment of the selected file.
Indicates the number of segments received for the selected file.
Allows selection of active VCT, virtual channel, and current transponder.
Allows selection of a Virtual Channel Table (VCT) number.
Allows selection of the virtual channel for the output service.
Displays the downloaded transponder name (non-editable).
Allows selection of service via MPEG program number instead of virtual channel.
Selects display options (All, Avail, Status) for languages in Left/Right fields.
Indicates the incoming audio signal of the active service (read-only).
Controls subtitle display language (All, Avail, Status, Off).
Allows entry of EMM provider ID number for access control.
Guides user to verify channel status via Status Display menus.
Views the MAC address for the lower Ethernet port (read-only).
Sets and views the IP address for the lower Ethernet port.
Sets and views the Subnet Mask IP address for the lower Ethernet port.
Sets and views the IP Gateway address for the lower Ethernet port.
Views the MAC address for the upper Ethernet port (read-only).
Sets and views the IP address for the upper Ethernet port.
Sets and views the GigE Subnet address for the upper Ethernet port.
Sets and views the GigE Default Gateway address for the upper Ethernet port.
Sets and views the GigE MPTS address for transport stream output.
Sets and views the destination port for GigE MPTS address.
Displays front panel control and input type status.
Indicates front panel control status (Local Control or Locked Out).
Indicates the input connector (L-band or ASI) for the active signal.
Displays the transponder (source) name for the tuned signal.
Displays the selected virtual channel number.
Displays signal quality level from 1 to 100.
Displays signal quality as a large bar graph.
Displays the satellite reference name.
Displays the downlink frequency of the L-band signal.
Displays the symbol rate of the L-band signal.
Displays the code rate of the received L-band signal.
Displays the format (combined or split) of the L-band signal.
Displays the acquisition sync state (Paused, Tuning, Locked).
Displays the Signal to Noise Ration (Eb/No).
Displays the authorization state and reason if not authorized.
Shows amount of free volatile memory available.
Shows amount of free non-volatile memory available.
Indicates if PMT contains DSM-CC component entry.
Indicates if PMT contains isochronous data component entry.
Indicates if PMT contains asynchronous data component entry.
Allows enabling or disabling on-screen diagnostics.
Enables/disables on-screen diagnostics to a video monitor.
Resets selected counters to zero for troubleshooting.
Displays the IRD's 16-digit electronic address for identification.
Displays TV Pass Card address and status if required.
Enables the Audio 1 test signal (e.g., 1000 Hz, 4040 Hz).
Enables the Audio 2 test signal (e.g., 1000 Hz, 4040 Hz).
Allows selection of video test patterns like Color Bar, Ramp, etc.
Selects VITS insertion patterns or turns it off.
Selects the field on which VITS is reinserted.
Selects the line (17 or 18) for VITS reinsertion.
Turns the cue tone test ON and OFF.
Turns ad insertion relays On and Off individually.
Displays general information relating to the basic functionality of the IRD.
Displays information relating to the port configuration of the IRD.
Displays information relating to video information.
Displays information relating to audio information.
Displays information relating to the Ethernet configuration.
Displays information relating to Gigabit Ethernet configuration.
Lists RF specifications including frequency range, level, impedance, and loss.
Lists analog video specifications like response, level, and chroma.
Lists SDI video specifications including format, bit rate, and jitter.
Lists DCII symbol rates and code rates.
Lists analog audio specifications like output level and frequency response.
Lists digital audio specifications including format, outputs, and S/N.
Specifies the IP data rate for DSM-CC.
Lists power requirements and LNB supply specifications.
Lists all available connectors on the unit.
Lists additional connectors on the unit.
Details physical dimensions and weight of the unit.
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