I am currently having the same problems with the timer or accessing the display clock. The local time is in black color and will not function along with local station function. I am going to try to reboot and start all over again and see if the installation menu makes any changes, I will post if I can figure anything out. I think part of the problem may lie with fact that I using this receiver for over the air only, so you can only select "no dish" in the set up menu. We'll see what happens.