The Drake 1524 features a 100-channel priority view memory, both C-Band and Ku-Band compatible, up to 50 programmable satellites, stereo audio outputs, the ability to lock out up to 16 channels, automatic satellite peaking and a large on-screen display. It also includes a four program event timer, an UHF remote with an optional IR remote and a "VCR" video output signal without on-screen menus or messages.

Possible Master Passwords

1524, HELP-911, 911, 0000

1. Go to a satellite that has the same polarity and is next to or near to the satellite to be programmed.

2. Select a channel that is active on the satellite to be programmed and on the satellite that you are starting from.

3. Go into program mode: Press CHANNEL UP and POWER on the front of the receiver at the same time until the Program/Install menu is on the screen.

4. Press 3 for Program Satellites, then press 1 for Add Satellite.

5. The programming menu will be displayed on the screen with the picture behind the menu. See below.

6. Follow the proper procedure:

-If you are starting from a satellite with the same format, then tap the EAST or WEST until a different picture or black screen appears behind the menu.

-If you are starting from a satellite with the opposite format, then use LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW to select the Format. The "H" or "V" will be blinking beside Format, tap UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW one time to switch the format from H to V or V to H, then tap the EAST or WEST until a picture appears behind the menu.

7. Verify the picture for the correct satellite, if it is then go to step 8, otherwise continue moving east or west until a different picture or black screen appears Use the CHANNEL UP or DOWN to change channels if necessary. Use AUTOPEAK to if necessary, it will display "Auto Sat Tuning" while auto peaking the picture.

8. If it is on the correct satellite, then use the left or right arrow to move the blinking cursor to the satellite name. Press the letter then number of the satellite name or use the up/down buttons to select a stored satellite name. If the picture is in, then go to step 10. For a special satellite name see step 9.

**Possible problem** The picture disappears after naming the satellite.

What to do. Make sure it says C beside the antenna position, if not press C/KU. If this does not bring the picture back, use LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW then the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to change the format (see step 6).

9. To enter a custom satellite name, press SAT and a different Add Satellite screen will be displayed. See below:

Use UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select the letter for the satellite. Press the right arrow one time and then use UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select the number of the satellite. Press CANCEL to return to the previous menu. See step 8 if there is no picture behind the menu now. Otherwise go to step 10.

10. Press and hold ENTER for 2 seconds to store the satellite. It will display "stored" at the bottom of the screen or it might return to the previous menu.

11. Press CANCEL twice, press ON/OFF to exit the menus. Press it again to turn it back on if necessary.

12. This completes the programming process.

PARENTAL LOCKS:

(Up to 16 channels may be locked out on C-band)

1. Check to see if the Parental Lock light on the front of the receiver is on or off.

2. Any channel that is in the lockout list will show a black screen when the lock is on and will have a decimal beside the channel number. If the lock is off the channel will be viewable even if it is in the lockout list.

3. To turn the lock on or off press LOCK on the remote.

4. Enter a four-digit password, if prompted.

5. To add or delete channels to or from the list follow the procedure below.

1. Make sure the Parental Lock light is off.

2. Enter program mode: Press CHANNEL UP and ON/OFF and the display should blink or a menu will be displayed.

3. Press 4 for Parental Lock List.

4. Select the desired satellite with UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW.

5. Select the desired channel with 0-9.

6. Press LOCK to add or delete this particular channel to or from the lockout list.

7. Repeat steps 4-6 for additional channels.

8. Press NXTPRG to see all the channels that are in the lockout list. Press CANCEL to exit this menu.

9. Press ON/OFF button to exit the menus. Press it again to turn it back on if necessary.

1. Go into program mode: Press CHANNEL UP and POWER on the front of the receiver at the same time until the Program/Install menu is on the screen.

2. Press 3 for Program Satellites, then 2 for Delete Satellite.

3. Use UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select the satellite to be deleted.

4. Press and hold ENTER for 2 seconds to delete the satellite.

5. Press the ON/OFF button to exit the menus. Press it again to turn it back on if necessary.