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4. Using Help All menus have an on screen Help choice For example select Help from the Main menu to see information about using the Main menu screen The rest of the Help screens in the menu system contain helpful information explaining some aspects of that menu Context Sensitive Help Most of the screens contain information to help you decide what to do next If you get stuck look for the help text at the bottom of the screen TheMenu system Menu Descriptions E Back J Help This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter Program Guide Program Gu ide Shows the on screen programming schedules Mailbox Mailbox Access mail messages from DIRECTV Purchases Purchases Review or cancel upcoming purchases review past purchases and set spending limits Timers Timers Schedule the digital satellite receiver to tune to a specific channel at a specific time p ro f e S Profiles Set system and user passwords rating limits spending limits and viewing i hours as well as create favorite channel lists L pt lons Options Find out more about the digital satellite receiver and remote control change how your system looks run the system test and install a new access card Dish Pointing Dish Pointing Find your dish pointing coordinates and access the on screen signal strength meter Don
5. Safety Information WARNING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE To reduce risk of fire COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE or shock hazard do REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL not expose this ae receiver to rain or This symbol indicates This symbol indicates moisture dangerous voltage inside the important instructions produc that presents a risk of accompanying the product electric shock or personal injury Ca uti ons Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components Do not stack the digital satellite receiver on top of a hot component such as an audio power amplifier FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note to Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Note to Satellite Dish Installer This reminder is prov
6. Secure logo are trademarks of RSA Data Security Inc 57 TheMenu System Dish Pointing Dish Pointing bii Hele The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your digital satellite receiver and optimize your reception of the satellite signal bits Dh krisa ra er oa rer 2 cede Gaal taire Dirhisairh 2 g ie Salack bry City eat It te important to complete each of the following steps required for your a satellite dish antenna If you do not you will not receive proper dish pointing coordinates and will not be able to take full advantage of your DIRECTV PLUS System Hn 34 ee Sel ectin g Dish Type Dish Pointing shows you your the current Specify the type of dish you are using settings for your satellite dish antenna 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu 2 Usethe arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight Dish Pointing then press OK to accessthe dish pointing screen 3 Usethe arrowsto highlight Select Dish then press OK 4 Specify the type of dish you are using an oval satellite dish or a round satellite dish It is important to select the correct dish type If you do not you will not receive the proper dish pointing coordinates and 7s moard Ate Dash W you will not be able to take full advantage of your DIRECTV System 7 mec Lah org Cual Soul les fra LETT ECHTE Depending on the type of satellite dish antenna you have the Select Dish
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9. IS L t TE 2 U You can set a per event spending limit for each Profile Important Spending limits are in effect only when After a spending limit is set and the system is locked you must enter a the system is locked See Locking the password to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than your System later in this section for details spending limit allows Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View PPV programs are DIRECTV programs that you can purchase like a movie ticket if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line You can preview movies on certain channels to determine if you would like to purchase them See Using the Attractions Guide and Previewing and Purchasing next in this section for more information 43 44 TheMenu System Previewing and Purchasing You can preview and purchase DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line To preview a movie or event e When the DIRECTV programming guide is on the screen press the down arrow button on the remote control to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen Select the Other Guides icon and then select Attractions and select a channel To purchase a movie or event you can take one of two actions e Tune to a PPV channel by channel surfing among available c
10. In the example above 1 Off air cable broadcasters send signals to your off air antenna or through cable to your home 2 The signal passes through the digital satellite receiver along the coaxial cable to your VCR The signal can also pass through the VCR to the TV The VCR may seem like an unnecessary link in the chain but this setup lets you record DIRECTV programming and off air antenna cable programming 65 Tips amp Troubleshooting Running the System Test The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV PLUS System If you are experiencing any trouble with your system run the system test It will also allow you to get your access card number or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your DIRECTV PLUS System First make sure that all connections jacks cables etc are correctly in place See the Setup and Connections section for more information e there are batteries in the remote control and they are working correctly e the access card is installed in the digital satellite receiver Follow these stepsto run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV PLUS System L Turn on your TV and the digital satellite receiver 2 Pressthe DIRECTV button to put the remote control in DIRECTV mode then press M ENU to bring up the Main menu Point to and select Options Point to and select System Options Point to and select System Test o wv FW If your system does not
11. Look and Feel Default Guide Lets you choose which guide appears first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote control The choices are Grid Guide or Detail Guide Color Scheme Lets you pick which colors appear in the guide and menu systems Translucency Lets you choose the translucency of the menu displays Slide the indicator bar to make the screens more opaque or less opaque Animation Lets you select which graphics are displayed when you tune to an audio only channel and also lets you select the animation time out Edit Fetch Lets you choose a function for the FETCH button on the remote control to activate one feature or bring up a custom menu To view the Edit Fetch menu or change the function of the FETCH button press M ENU to bring up the Main menu select Options select Look and Feel then select Edit Fetch Channel Lies Tibie Frich Feru Edit Fetch lets you combine your favorite features onto one menu or assign one function to the FETCH button on the remote e To create a custom Fetch menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to and select Options Look and Feel and then Edit Fetch 3 Select Fetch Control 4 Select Show Fetch Menu 5 Select Fetch List from the Edit Fetch menu TheMenu system 6 Choose up to eight menu items to include in your customized menu by checkmarking them with the OK button O DI ons Choose which menu items to indude in your customized F
12. Look up the brand and code number s for the device on the code list at the end of this section 3 On your remote control press and hold the device button you want to program 4 Enter a code from the code list 5 Release the device button and then press ON OFF to see if the device responds to the remote control commands If it doesn t try pressing the device button and then ON OFF again 6 If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the device responds to the remote control Using th eRemoteto Control a Device Once the remote has been programmed successfully you are ready to use it to control your devices To operate the device 1 Press the device button TV VCR DIRECTV VCR2 or AUX to set the remote to control the device 2 Press ON OFF to turn the device on or off 3 Use the remote control buttons that apply to that device e If your remote is programmed to control a VCR you only need to press the RECORD button to begin recording from video Modesof Operation Because this universal remote can control several different devices DVD player VCR cable box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the device buttons For example if you wanted the remote to control the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode Then if you want to play a videotape press VCR then PLAY pointing the remote control at the VCR Controlling a Second Sa
13. TV and digital satellite receiver turn on or change channels unexpectedly e Scheduled Watch from the Timers menu may have been activated 63 64 Tips amp Troubleshooting Finding the Video In put Channel On Your TV Note If your TV is connected with just coaxial cables you only need to tune to channel 3 or 4 If you used audio video cables to connect your TV to the digital satellite receiver you must tune your TV to the video input channel to view DIRECTV programming and menus There are just as many ways to access a TV s video input channel as there are brands and models of TVs Below are some things you can try e If your TV brand is RCA GE or PROSCAN press TV on the remote control that came with your DIRECTV PLUS System Then press the WHO INPUT button on the remote f your TV brand is not RCA GE or PROSCAN consult your TV Owner s Manual If you cannot find your TV Owner s Manual you will have to investigate You might accessthe TV s video input channel by pressing a button on the remote control e finding it through the TV s menu system e tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number e going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV The box below lists some of the different ways manufacturers label the video input channel Video Input Channel Variations Button switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV Remote VIDEO VID 1 00 S
14. The numbers are located on the back of the digital satellite receiver Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Tableof Contents Set Up ANd Connections 1 esieseee eene neen nnmnnn nnn 5 Step 1 Unpack the DIRECTV PLUS System A 6 Step 2 Connect Your Digital Satellite Receiver 6 Things To Know Before Connecting Components 6 Jacks and ee 7 Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver ssssss 8 Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver sssssss 8 Basic Connection EEN 10 Advanced Connection ssssseeeeeeeeeeenns 12 Step 3 Place Batteries In the Remote Control 14 Step 4 Plug In and Turn On the Digital Satellite Receiver 14 Step 5 Using Point and Geert 15 Step 6 Interactive Setup 16 Step 7 Order Programming sssseeeeeneen 16 Using th e Remote useeeeesei esee seen nna nan nnn unn nn 17 Remote Control Buttons 18 Programming the Remote Control esses 20 Testing the Remote Control 20 Using the Remote to Control a Device sesser 21 Modes of Operation ssssssseeeeeeeeennnnnnne 21 Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver 21 Program Guides essesEEEEeEeEESRSEREEEEEEEEEEEREEEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEEEEER nnn 25 Anatomy Of a Pro
15. Ui U o Using theRemote Arrows Use the navigation arrows to move the on screen highlight up down left or right Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is also called pointing OK Selects a highlighted choice if you are in the menu system After entering a one two or three digit DIRECTV channel number press to tune to the channel If you are entering a number other than a DIRECTV channel number for instance to tune your VCR to a channel you do not need to press this button MENU Displays the Main menu If you are already in the menu system press OK or MENU to select a highlighted choice When you are using the remote control to operate an RCA GE or PROSCAN VCR the remote is in VCR mode the MENU button functions as a PROGRAM button CLEAR Removes the on screen displays and returns you to normal viewing Digit Buttons 0 9 Use the digit buttons to tune directly to a four digit DIRECTV channel or non DIRECTV channel If a DIRECTV channel number is less than four digits long you must press OK after entering the channel number If you are in the menu system use the digits to highlight and select items use 0 to return to the previous menu screen WHOsINPUT Press the WHO button one or more times to scroll through the user profiles When you are using the remote control to operate an RCA GE or PROSCAN TV in TV mode press the WHOeINPUT button one or more times to scroll through the avalilable video i
16. Damage from misuse or neglect e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes Batteries Units purchased serviced or operated outside the U S A and Alaska e For units intended for use in Alaska this warranty does not cover installation or the dish antenna It only covers the satellite receiver e Lossof programming e nstallation e Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson e Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for a warranty coverage How state law relates to warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information 69 Appen dix B FCC Regulations FCC Registration Information Your digital satellite receiver is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68 FCC Rules and Regulations 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the back of this equipme
17. VIDEO or S VIDEO jack VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack If your TV has audio video input jacks use this jack to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV You must also connect the AUDIO jacks S VIDEO Providesthe best picture quality If your TV has an S Video jack use this jack along with the audio video jacksto connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV LOW SPEED DATA This port allows you to connect your DIRECTV PLUS System to future services and accessories as they become available A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required PHONE JACK Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to a telephone line The DIRECTV System requires a telephone line connection to periodically call out to program providers Top of Digital Satellite Receiver Buttons 1 ON OFF Useto turn your digital satellite receiver on for viewing or off when you are not viewing it Your receiver will still be able to download software upgrades and receive messages from program providers when it is off MENU OK Use this button to display the Main menu If you are already in the menu system pressing this button selects the highlighted item Arrows Use these buttons to navigate left and right down and up in the menu system Channel Down and Up Usethese buttonsto change the channel When in the menu system use these buttons for navigation INFO Usethis button to display the channel banner password
18. anatomy 26 40 Attractions Guide 31 Channel Guide 30 default 28 Detail Guide 28 exiting 30 Grid Guide 28 icons 26 30 Logo Guide 30 scrolling 28 36 sorting 31 tuning to a program 29 Programming remote control 22 Purchases 45 cancelling 42 menu 39 42 previewing 44 reviewing 42 spending limits 43 R Rating limit 48 RECORD button 21 Recording 13 Remote control buttons 18 codes 22 modes 21 programming 20 setup 56 Repairs 67 Reviewing purchases 42 S Satellite receiver codes 24 Scout 27 35 Scrolling 28 36 Select satellite dish antenna 58 Signal meter 60 SKIP button 18 Sorting by All icon 34 AlphaSort icon 34 Moviesicon 33 Scout icon 35 Sportsicon 33 Topics icon 32 Spending limits 43 49 Sports icon 33 System lock 50 System options 56 System test 66 System unlock 51 T Tilt 59 Timers 46 Topics button 32 Transponders 60 Troubleshooting 62 Tuning to a program 29 TV button 18 TV codes 22 U Unlocking a profile 52 the sytem 27 51 Upgrades 57 User Preferences 32 52 V VCR button 18 codes 23 recording 19 21 Video input channel 65 Viewing hours limit 49 Ww Warranty 68 WHO INPUT button 19 75 76 If your DIRECTV PLUS System needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the Yellow Pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your produc
19. choices Main menu Read mail from Locks and unlocks program providers the system Sorts the guide Searches guide for alphabetically by title specific information Main Menu icon When selected takes you to the Main menu Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked Spending viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed Yellow Unlock icon A password has been entered to override family or profile limits No limits can be accessed or changed Yellow Unlock icon with a P A password has been entered to override limits for the current program After the program ends limits are restored Red Lock icon No limits can be accessed or changed A password is required to override spending viewing and other limits or to access the menu system AlphaSort icon When selected allows you to sort program titles alphabetically Scout binoculars icon When selected allows you to use keywords to search for programs The icon will turn white when a Scout has found program information Mail icon When selected allows you to review your program provider mail The icon will turn white when there is an unread message or messages in the Mailbox Alternate Audio icon When selected cycles through the alternate audio choices 27 Program Guides Using the GUIDE Button Tuesday Afternoon Guide kh b n paa Kar e cac dry Run fl Each time you pressthe GUIDE button a different type of program Crore 1129P Poiana CaO
20. control or the front panel to highlight Enter ZIP Code then press OK 4 Enterthe ZIP Code for the satellite dish antenna installation location Beer by te Buber tatia Zuse baier After you enter your ZIP Code your dish pointing coordinates will appear on screen 5 Record the elevation azimuth and tilt oval satellite dish only numbers below Elevation Azimuth A moras a Azimuth is the side to side direction that Tilt oval satellite dish only the satellite dish antenna is pointed Elevation is the up down angle that the satellite dish antenna is pointed Tilt is the circular rotation of the dish itself like the motion of a steering wheel 59 The Menu System Using the On screen Signal Meter The signal strength meter is used to determine whether or not you are receiving the satellite signal it also indicates the strength of the satellite signal Follow these steps to bring up the on screen signal meter 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight Dish Pointing then press OK to access the dish pointing screen 3 Use the arrowsto highlight Signal Meter then press OK LOIN Help biet Day Esker EF Coke Taki by City Enter lab fice Oval satellite dish signal meter The signal meter screen for a round satellite dish may look different 4 Select a satellite location such as 101W If the satellit
21. its arrival 3 Take your unit and evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit Please retain all accessories such asthe remote control hand unit 4 If the repairs are covered by your warranty you will not be billed Thomson assumes no responsibility of warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson Appendix A Warranty Information To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss e Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible Please retain all accessories that were induded with your unit such asthe remote control hand unit e Include with the shipment 1 Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale 2 A brief note describing your receiver problem 3 Your name address and phone number e The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges and you elect not to use your credit card After we receive your product a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you What your warranty does not cover e Actsof God such as but not limited to lightning damage Adjustment of customer controls e
22. m S scandal Fehr aad prisrmunan in ESAE guide appears Halkeroad i VA ALATO Ka AM Pa kO PM DR ZELT Faria Te Cada The Detail Guide LX a ed reet fe kr nin Trai E hau Hmi Land E Fide The Detail Guide showsfive channels in a time and channel format with pande Souter Det The Mix UTI program information for the highlighted program E EE NM P Detail Guide The Grid Guide The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time and channel format A TIE small window showing the program you were watching before entering Tra aea the program guides is displayed in the upper left hand corner j L hike S d HES ee Rien a kigik Family rimirar KC E2 8 Pt Getting Around In the Guides Sura Tea This section describes how to change channels and move around a ora MM Unis dc Teens S program guide ph Tagen mer A Tv fe Ae Point to Channels With the Digit Buttons 0 9 Gnd Guide You can point quickly to any channel in the program guide by entering the channel number with the digit buttons 0 9 and pressing OK For example to point to channel 228 press the digits 2 2 8 then press OK on the remote control If the number is four digits long you don t have to press OK Scrolling Channel By Channel The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section or page of the total program guide You can scroll to other pages using the arrows point to other times with the left and right arrows point to other
23. menu will prompt you for more information 5 f you are using a round satellite dish you are finished selecting your dish Proceed to Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates next in this book for further dish pointing instruction LNBs If you are using an oval satellite dish you need to complete the next steps Select the Next button to continue 6 Specify the number of satellite locations from which your satellite dish antenna will be receiving signals This number is equal to the number of LNBs Low Noise Block mounted on your dish For example if you have two LNBS select 2 Satellite Location Dish 7 Select Done and proceed to Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates next in this book An oval satellite dish with two LNBs not provided with all systems The Menu system Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Dish Pointing If you already know your dish pointing coordinates and have placed your dish you can proceed to the next step in this book Using the On screen Signal Meter If not you only need to use one of the available methods ZIP Code City Latitude Longitude to find your dish pointing coordinates Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates using the ZIP Code of the dish installation location 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu 2 Usethe arrowsto highlight Dish Pointing then press OK to access the dish pointing screen 3 Usethe arrowson the remote
24. on adjusting the dish elevation azimuth and tilt Tips amp Troubleshooting Tipsfor Solving Problems T setup and connections You may have some questions about using your DIRECTV PLUS System that you are unsure how to answer This section provides the answers to such questions You will find out how to run a system test access your video input channel and diagnose and correct problems 2 Using the Remote E Program Guides 4 Th e Men u Syst em 5 Tips amp Troubleshooting 6 IE Tips amp Troubleshooting 62 Wrong picture The digital satellite receiver and most VCRs let you switch back and forth toggle between signals If you don t see the signal you think you should be seeing try using these buttonsto toggle between the signals e Press the TV VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR s front panel e Pressthe ANTENNA button on the remote control Taking either of the above actions lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite signalsto the off air antenna or cable signal and vice versa e You may not have installed your satellite dish antenna properly Refer to the dish pointing instructions in the Menu section of this book and the installation guide that came with your satellite dish antenna Problems with the remote control e Maybe something is between the remote control and the remote sensor e Maybe the remote control is not in DIRECTV mode Press the DIRECTV or
25. t Be Afraid to Explore Once you ve learned the basics feel free to poke around the menu system exploring is the best way to learn The context sensitive help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions for getting through any particular menu or control panel Remember press CLEAR at any time to leave the menu system and return to regular system viewing TheMenu System The Program Guide Selecting Program Guide from the Main menu brings up your default program guide the Detail Guide or the Grid Guide Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Detail Guide shown here Current time and date Family is one of five selectable profiles Program titles and information Tuesday Afternoon Guide UP pallid LA Confidenrlal E amp Drama Exin Spacey Russell Crowe 1997 Policemen become immersed in comuplion scandal politics and prosbitulian im 7950 s Hallywood av N AL ACH CCH 400 DR 40 FM Ka Parts Te Cathe La Camidennal Ind 1ewm The MeMartim Truth Shes Havi Let it Ride Backstreet justice Deag The Movie 3 0D IP 2 4 PM Parm Texas The Adve et e Sort the guide by User Preferences Movies or Sports Displays more sorting options Scrolls through the guide Searches guide for Shows all available programs specific information Sorts the current guide a
26. to enter the title until it appears in the AlphaSort list If you enter the wrong character select either Backspace or Clear All Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the title you are looking for Pressthe OK button to select it or the INFO button to see more information AlphaSort can only find titles that are in the current program guide For example if you have sorted the guide to show only movies AlphaSort will find only movie titles that match your entry Program Guides Scout The Scout icon lets you assign Scouts to search the guide for specific program information such as actors names or program descriptions Select the Scout icon from a program guide to view the available Scouts Then point to an available Scout one without a checkmark by its name and select it On screen icons represent the status Select Enter Text to set up the information the Scout will look for in the of scout S program guide Use the on screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters e Indicates that a scout is set to For example if you are interested in how to prepare food enter a d find spedfic information common term you think would occur in program information like cooking When you have finished entering your topic select Run Scout Indicates that a scout has pee found the information you specified bari Help Dieter Tea L aarct ihe areqram gaizko fur sons mei
27. use the arrow buttons on the remote control to enter a single program spending limit After a Spending Limit is set and the system is locked you must enter the system password to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than your Spending Limit allows Profiles 49 TheMenu System Locking a User s Profile Users can be assigned a personal password to lock their profile When a password is assigned users must enter the password before they can view programs using that profile Profile passwords do not allow access to or editing of the profile limits You must enter the system password to edit profile limits 1 Point to Lock User and press OK 2 Use the arrow or digit buttons to select each digit of the password Det ost paii canoe barked Md ast eed 2 oe enel pod peed Wisa om r ie is kabei Dum Baits m a3 be eriet io une het prohi Datei 36 lec ox Lem Amar Fs Pabia pauseedu ts uis Iri cii Lee ipe pina pest one d Each user can have a password Locking the System Locking the system puts the ratings spending viewing and channel limits you have set up for each profile into effect When you lock the system no one can modify any of these settings without first entering the four digit system password 1 Point to Lock System and press OK Back Help Loch Syvin Eit Fierely Edi Usar 2 kd User Edel Ur 4 Locking the system protects the limits you set 2 Use the arrowsor the digit bu
28. with the different guides Th e Rest Of The Manual 4 TheMenu System The rest of the book includes menu information troubleshooting information such asrunning a system test and an index 5 Tips amp Troubleshooting Y EL ima Y EL MH Y M eee cu Y LL Ul Setupand Connections Step L Un pack the DIRECTV PLUS System Make sure to locate the remote control Step 2 Connect Your Digital Satellite Receiver During the satellite dish antenna installation the digital satellite receiver may have been connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable for the system test Depending on what components you have another connection may provide better picture and audio quality The following sections provide cable and connection information to help you decide what connection is best for you Things To Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges e Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet e Alwaysturn off the digital satellite receiver TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference e Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks e Place the audio video cables to the sides of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as p
29. your protection insure all shipments for full replacement value and use a reliable shipper Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson 67 Appendix A Warranty Information 68 RCA SATELLITE SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers e Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 days Unit exchange which includes parts and labor e 91 daysto 1 year Unit exchange which includes parts only you pay the labor e The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e During the initial 90 days Exchange the defective portion of your satellite receiver with a new or at our option refurbished unit After the 90 days and within one year Exchange the defective portion of your satellite receiver with a new or at our option refurbished unit We will charge you a flat exchange cost to replace a defective receiver This charge coversthe labor cost for its repair How you get service Call 1 800 679 4776 and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information is on the back of your receiver A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receive
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34. IGNAL LINE 90 VID 1 VID 91 VID 2 VIDEO 92 S VID S VID VID 1 S VIDEO INPUT VID 2 SOURCE AUX Tips amp Troubleshooting How Signal Flow Works Satellite Signal From Satellite Dish Antenna TV Signal S From Cable or antenna CABLE Digital Satellite Receiver OUT IN Audio O ut Video O ut SATELLITE IN ur FROM 9 3 oco If you use audio and S Video or video cables view the satellite signal by tuning the TV or VCR to its video input channel If you use coaxial cables and no audio video cables view the satellite or off air antenna signal by tuning the TV to channel 3 or 4 VCR to channel 3 or 4 S video cable ANT IN Audio video cable OUTTO TV 2 6 Coaxial cables Kb 1 Audio In Video In Left Righi Video S Video D D D D How the Satellite Signals get to Your TV In the example above 1 Program providers send signals to your satellite dish antenna 2 The satellite dish antenna sends the signal to the digital satellite receiver s SATELLITE IN jack 3 The signal continues through the coaxial cable to the VCR and then to the TV The VCR may seem like an unnecessary link in the chain but this setup lets you record DIRECTV programming and off air antenna cable programming If you use audio video or S Video cables the satellite signal also flows through them to the TV s Video Inputs left right and video or S video How Off Air Antenna Cable Signals get to Your TV
35. Interactive Setup If you installed your satellite dish antenna yourself you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run a system test If you need to run the interactive setup again select Options from the Main menu then select Interactive Setup If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select Dish Pointing from the Main menu Step 7 Order Programming After you have installed your DIRECTV PLUS System you should contact DIRECTV in order to receive DIRECTV programming Programming with DIRECTV Call 1 800 347 3288 With this receiver and the proper satellite dish antenna you may be able to receive local channels from DIRECTV in certain areas Additional Equipment may be required in some areas Check with your retailer or visit www directv com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area When you order programming you need to know your access card number To get the number select Options from the Main menu then System Options and then select System Test Wait for the system to run all of its tests The access card number is displayed at the end of the system test Write the access card number in the space below for easy reference Using theRemote How to useyour Universal Remote i I ESITTELI Connections This section defines the buttons of the r
36. PETTY i a Z 3 4 3 07FF90 z um E bes Lc LI Cot ARTI Ben tiel ear miri Select Enter Text to set up a Scout If cooking appears within a program title or program description the program will be included in the Scout Results program list continued on next page Program Guides Once you have set up a Scout you can check its status by highlighting that Scout A highlighted binoculars icon in the Channel Banner means that one or more Scouts have found results ren n m bax ler aresqraras mith co RM IN i iketib ar daeerigi ion Scout 1 isin use but has not yet found anything Scouts 2 and 4 have results The Scout will search for information when the digital satellite receiver is off This may take up to 30 minutesfor a full guide search Check a Scout s results by selecting that Scout then selecting Scout Results Bak Hele Enter teal shiney Live Poot Jung Scout results lists the Scout s findings Down Arrow The down arrow icon allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide Point to the down arrow icon and then press OK to scroll down through the program guide Down Arrow icon The Menu System What sa Menu The on screen menu is a list of choices just like a menu in a restaurant And just as a restaurant menu is divided into sections such as appetizers entrees and desserts the on screen menus are also separated into sectionsto help you find the
37. Sports Themes icon Select the Sports Themes icon to sort the guide to list specific types of sports such as basketball or soccer This icon may change from Sports to a different topic in the future but it will continue to function in the same way Select a Sports Theme that interests you 37 Movies icon Movies Themes icon Sports Themes icon Program Guides All The All icon resets the guide to show all available topics channels and listings for the current profile All icon AlphaSort AlphaSort lists all the program titles in the current guide in alphabetical order Select the AlphaSort icon to search for specific program titles that are in the current program guide Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a character then press OK AlphaSort icon For example to search for the program Auto Racing the first letter you should point to and select is A Wordslike The A and An appear at the end of a title All titles that begin with A appear in the AlphaSort list Next enter the letter U All titles beginning with AU appear in the list SU Lr uale aria ESRT Zch 1 10 Pe H I LNN E Anar W I E X Hee Sp xe ll LIE Wlachbarizr Aard ET TENE ERIT Kit Bk o Raley eae Feet od bk Bom Rie iercay nk Tik Ege ape beet as E Tose heck at Packard Srarm p clear Al NIC E Sch xam rw AlphaSort searches for specific titles in the guide Continue
38. UX button 18 Batteries 14 Binoculars Icon 27 Binoculars icon 35 Buttons remote control 18 C Cable box codes 24 Cables 8 Cancelling purchases 42 Channel banner 27 Channel Guide 30 Channel lists 47 add channels 48 delete channels 48 CLEAR button 19 Codes remote control 22 Connections 8 jacks and cables 7 D Default guide 28 Detail Guide 28 DIRECTV button 14 18 21 38 Dish Pointing 58 Coordinates 59 DVD button 18 Elevation 59 Exiting menus 38 47 program guides 30 F FETCH 54 FETCH button 18 G GO BACK button 18 Grid Guide 28 GUIDE button 18 28 Guides See Program guides Icons 26 27 46 audio 27 lock 27 51 mail 27 other guides 44 INFO button 18 Interactive setup 16 53 66 L LED light 18 See also Front panel light Lock Icons 27 51 Locking a profile 50 the system 27 48 50 Logo Guide 30 Look and feel 54 M Mail 27 Mail Icon 27 Mailbox 41 icon 27 Main menu 37 MENU button 19 Menu Icon 27 Menu system 38 exit 38 help 38 icons 46 navigation 38 Menus 39 options 53 profiles 47 program guide 40 timers 46 Moviesicon 33 MUTE button 18 0 Options menu 39 53 Other Guides attractions guide 45 icon 30 Output Channel 56 73 74 P Passwords 50 Pay Per View programs 45 Picture Size 56 Problems solving 62 Profiles channel lists 47 choosing 52 locking 50 menu 39 47 rating limit 48 spending limits 49 unlocking 52 viewing hours 49 Program guides 25
39. an then choose a guide format to view the program information For example you could sort the guide by Pay Per View movies that will be available in the next five hours 1 Select the Other Guides icon 2 Select Guide Data and use the arrow and OK buttons on the remote control to choose 5 0 hours Guide Data lets you see what s on in the future 3 Select PPV in the Channel Groups category Channel Groups is another way to sort programming Select Back or pressthe GO BACK button on the remote control to return to the previous guide You can also choose another guide format from the Other Guides menu The Attractions Guide 31 Program Guides Sorting the Guides Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the guide to show only the types of programs that interest you There are several on screen icons that sort the guide in different ways Tuesday Afternoon Guide Hee MAH ZS Cb ren Drei bast a bauer amily Criminal iCCo Mat KR KEE ib Pa Paria Te danes n idem Donur Tihe kiima Tun La E Bde Fe Taxa Xi ice ID i IIT LL Bo Af Y The sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide User Preferences The User Preferences icon sortsthe guide according to the current user s preferences The current user s profile name is displayed in the upper right of the Grid and Detail Guides and can be changed by pressing the WHO INPUT button on the remote control Select the User Pr
40. are in effect No limits can be accessed or changed A password is required to override limits or access the system 51 TheMenu System Choosing Your Profile Each time you turn on the digital satellite receiver the Family profile is selected by default To select a different profile 1 Press the WHO INPUT button to scroll through the profiles The WHO INPUT button toggles through the profiles 2 When your profile appears enter your four digit personal password to activate your profile 3 If the profile is not password protected you can just press OK to activate it The channel spending rating and viewing limits associated with the chosen profile will be active only when the system is locked The active profile also affects what you see in the program guides Selecting the User Preferences icon sortsthe guide to show only programs meeting the current user profile criteria Tuesday Afternoon Guide Hee Chddres ppi biestta Moe Ch 1m Diu gx rebele Wee FET or Tel 1 Rico Pass Te aoe wae T jibe aing MER Pox ER he eve Mipi F L The Whi Gees Copa k 7 1 LE ABE a OP The name of the current user profile appears on screen in the Detail and Grid Guides Press the WHO INPUT button on the remote control to change the current profile Profiles The Menu system Options The Options menu lets you set up preferences for the look and feel of the system as well as understand how some of the f
41. ceiver etc 2 Press and hold the button you want to program While holding the device button press and hold ONeOFF until the LED on the remote control turns on then release both buttons e Note that the AUX button can only be programmed using direct code entry See Using Direct Entry later in this section for details 3 Point the remote control at the device and press and release PLAY then wait five seconds or until the LED stops flashing At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program If after five seconds the device you want to control does not turn off press and release PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the device turns off or you have searched through all of the codes There are 20 total sets of codes If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times then the remote cannot control that particular device If the device you want to control doesturn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait two seconds Repeat this step until the device turns back on 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the LED on the remote control turns off LED Device buttons and ON OFF button You ll use these buttons when you program the remote to control any device The remote control may not operate all models of all brands Using theRemote Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the device to be programmed 2
42. challenge or purchase offer screen Press twice to display additional program information when available Setupand Connections Basic Connection CAUTION This connection provides a basic level of sound and picture quality and Do not stack electronic components or can be used with TVs and VCRs that do not have audio video jacks other objects on top of the digital satellite receiver See Safety Information inside the front cover SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA CABLE OR OFF AIR ANTENNA DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Cy R Q OW PHONE SPEED DATA o VIDEO AUDI S VIDEO SATELLITE VCR CH3 IN FROM ANT CH4 AA A OUT TO TV E Za IN FROM ANT FA Setupand Connections What You Need e Three coaxial cables e One RG 6 coaxial cable Making the Connection 1 Connectthe OUT TO TV jack on the digital satellite receiver to the IN FROM ANT jack on the VCR with a coaxial cable 2 Connect the OUT TO TV jack on the VCR to the TV s IN jack with a coaxial cable 3 Connectthe SATELLITE IN jack on the digital satellite receiver to your satellite dish antenna with an RG 6 coaxial cable 4 Connect the IN FROM ANT jack on the digital satellite receiver to your cable box or off air antenna with a coaxial cable Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV programming Tune the TV to either CH 3 or 4 The default is CH 3 You can change the output channel to 4 by choosing Options fro
43. channels with the up and down arrows Scrolling Page By Page If you want to scroll up or down through the program guide faster press the CH A buttons on the remote control The highlight scrolls a page at a time By default the Grid Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote You can change the default guide from the Grid Guide to the Detail Guide Select Options from the Main menu Select Look and Feel then set the Default Guide 28 Program Guides Tuning To a Program To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide point to the program and press OK To see information about a program in the guide point to the program and press INFO Hark Help Topicba Theses Comgpdy Wales Peas Other Times sia Robes Hugh Gent wii eescht A coni mud bachelor 156 wpmze qi ducam eni s weddi and far che Tert time essc mplates tihi ida ei Gd The Program Details screen gives you several options Then you can select e View Channel to tune to that channel e Buy Program to purchase the program Pay Per View only e Other Times to see what other times the program is available The program title is automatically entered and sorted in the AlphaSort control panel The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select For information on tuning to a PPV program see The Menu System section 29 Program Guides Additional Program Guides In addition to
44. e dish antenna is pointed correctly the signal meter will show you the current signal strength and you should hear a continuoustone 5 f you are using an oval satellite dish select the second satellite group and obtain a signal Once you have a signal locked for both satellite locations this may require some tweaking you can select Alternate for fine tuning to improve your reception of both signals When this button is selected the signal meter alternates between the two signals every four seconds Make small adjustments to your dish s position until both signals are satisfactory If you are not receiving a signal and you have entered all Select Dish information correctly please see your satellite dish antenna Installer s Guide for detailed instructions 60 Dish Pointing RN Note The Peak Signal indicates the highest signal strength you have obtained which is not necessarily the highest possible signal 100 Although there is no difference in picture quality between signal strengths of 60 and 85 the higher the signal the less likely you are to experience negative effects rain fade in degraded conditions such as rain or snow Important Changing transponders is not the same as fine tuning the dish Although the signal strength may change when you change transponders this may be due to different types of signals To fine tune the dish consult the Installation Guide and follow the instructions
45. eatures work Back Help lack and Feri Tytan Option Aaa L pp Ansa Dur EpL The Options menu lets you customize many system features The following sections explain your options when changing your personal preferences Follow the on screen instructions to make changes to the system Interactive Setup If you self installed your satellite dish antenna you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run a system test If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select Dish Pointing from the Main menu System Info Select System Info from the Options menu to choose from a list of on line Help topics Point and select to find out about the specific parts of the DIRECTV System Program Guide Shows a screen by screen overview of the Program Guide features Menu System Shows a s amp reen by screen overview of the DIRECTV System menus Remote Control Showsa descriptive list of the remote control buttons Front Panel Showsa list of the digital satellite receiver s front top panel features Point to an item to see a brief description Back Panel Shows a list of the digital satellite receiver s back panel features Point to an item to see a brief description Glossary Showsa list of common DIRECTV System and TV terms Point to a glossary item to see a brief description The Menu System
46. eferences icon to sort the guide The User Preferences icon changesto the Edit User Preferences icon Pressthe Edit User Preferences icon to edit the current user s themes preferences These preferences are saved in each user s profile Chikiee Comedy E naria W Horor F Musical ke Brew Show Al Hide Aul Checkmark the themes that interest you Select the categories topics and checkmark the themes you would like to appear when you select the User Preferences icon in the guides Only programming that fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the guide when you sort by the User Preferences icon b mmm ch NENNEN User Preferences icon eh SR THEMES Edit User Preferences icon To change the current user press the WHO INPUT button while in a program guide Program Guides Movies Select the Movies icon to list movies only After selecting Movies the Movies icon changes to a Movies Themes icon Select the Movies Themes icon to sort the guide to list specific types of movies such as comedies or musicals This icon may change from Movies to a different topic in the future but it will continue to function in the same way Bak Hele ES Tien Ade XI ET Tamea Ivana Fantasy z Hamon TM Select a Movies Theme that interests you Sports Select the Sports icon to list sporting events only After selecting Sports the Sports icon changesto a
47. emote control and explains how to program it to control other devices The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs TVs and cable boxes If you have an RCA GE or PROSCAN device you probably don t need to program it at all 2 Usin g th e Remote C Program Guides 4 Th e Menu System 5 Tips amp Troubleshooting E Y Y Beuran y 2 Y EL ei Using theRemote RemoteControl Buttons ONeOFF Turns the device you are controlling on or off When pressed twice within two seconds all devices that are on will be turned off this feature only works with most RCA PROSCAN and GE products You can also use the ONeOFF button on the top front panel of the digital satellite receiver to turn the receiver on or off VCR_ When programmed tells the remote to control the VCR TV When programmed tells the remote to control the TV DVD Tells the remote to control the DVD player Note that this button is only functional with GE RCA and PROSCAN DVD players VCR2 When programmed tells the remote to control a second VCR LED This light turns red at each valid button press When programming the remote control it flashes or turns on or off to indicate programming status AUX Acts as a wildcard button It can be programmed to control another VCR TV satellite receiver or cable box Or it can be programmed to control an RCA GE or PROSCAN audio device Follow the direct entry prog
48. etch menu 7 Press the left arrow button to confirm your selections and return to the menu When you would like to access your customized menu press the FETCH button on the remote control To assign one function to the FETCH button 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to and select Options Look and Feel and then Edit Fetch 3 Select Fetch Control 4 Select Assign One Function 5 Select Fetch List from the Edit Fetch menu 6 Choose which menu item you would like to assign to the FETCH button by pointing and selecting Choose which menu item to assign to the FETCH button 7 Press the left arrow button to confirm your selection and return to the menu You may press the FETCH button on the remote control and execute the assigned function at any time while viewing DIRECTV programming The Menu System System Options System Test The System Test screen is accessed through the Options menu and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the digital satellite receiver Use this feature to get your access card number or when your receiver doesn t seem to be working correctly A message screen will appear to tell you whether the system passed each test Back Help Bee Arcee Cond Cutpur unma i Free Running the System Test is one of the choicesin the System Options menu New Access Card Periodically your program provider may issue you a replacement access card The New Access Card se
49. for left audio If your TV has only one input for audio mono connect it to the right red audio jack on the receiver RF Jacks and Coaxial Cable F type The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality and are to be used if audio video connections are not available on your TV These jacks are also used for antenna and cable connections The RF jacks on the receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV and RF REMOTE The coaxial cable supplied with your system is used to connect the receiver to your TV s antenna input jack Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord is required to connect your digital satellite receiver to a telephone line if you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV programming The phone line connection is used to periodically call out to DIRECTV You will need an RJ 11 type modulator jack which isthe most common type of phone jack and might look like one of those pictured here If you don t have a modular jack call your local telephone company to find out how to get one installed DIRECTV programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement which is provided with your first DIRECTV billing statement DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and is used with permission Telephone jacks and cord Setupand Connections Back of theDigital Satellite Receiver The diagram below illustrates each of
50. g Outdoor Indoor Amplified Dish Antenna features 20dB VHF and UHF signal amplification Appen dix C Accessor ies Accessory Order Form Description Part No Price Qty Total RG 6 Coaxial Cable 12feet D912 12 95 25 feet D925 15 95 50 feet D950 21 95 75 feet D975 24 95 S Video Cable 12 feet D913 11 95 Weatherproof F Connector 2 D905 5 95 Optical SPDIF Cable 3 ft DV3 15 95 Optical SPDIF Cable 6 ft DV6 19 95 TVRO Bullet Amplifier D903 22 95 Self Installer s Kit DKIT96 69 95 Remote Control CRK76SG1 240968 34 50 Surge Protector SCTV160 49 95 Rotating Amplified Dish Antenna ANT2500X 259 95 We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping Handling and Insurance Total Amount Enclosed Use VISA MasterCard or Discover preferably All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change without notice Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH I Please complete other side also 71 Appen dix C Accessories Charge your order on your VISA MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD REESE IMPORTANT Copy complete account number VISA from your VISA card TEIG LLELIELLEIETLEIETTI My card expires I IMPORTANT Copy complete account numbe
51. gram Guide 26 The Channel Banner Nun 27 Using the GUIDE Button esses nenne 28 Getting Around In the Guides AA 28 Tuning To a Program ssssssssseseeeeenee enne 29 Additional Program Guides 30 Sorting the Guides oerte Rte ERE dert eere 32 Tableof Contents Th MeN U Gyestem eeeeeREERRRREREEEEEREEEERREREEEEEEREESEEEREEEEEEREESEEEEEEeE 37 Using the Menu System nns 38 Back and Help eee et eene 38 Menu Descriptions essent nenne 39 The Program Guide essen eene 40 Kaalber cT EHE 41 Using the Purchases Menu 42 Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase 42 Spending HMI tS arra a Eea tnnt 43 Pay Per View Programme 43 Previewing and Purchasing sessesseeeeneenes 44 Using the Attractions Guide sesseseeessrrieensrrrereerrsrrrersren 45 Timers Feature egre ee eee aeree rere ier teed eR 46 Profiles sn SE deu o ne 47 Creating a Profile Channel List esse 47 Setting the Rating Limit sssssseeneeenne 48 VS le Bel UC 49 Setting Up Spending Umtte eee eeeee eee eeneeteeeeeeeeteeeeees 49 Locking a User s Profile 50 Locking the weitem ANEREN 50 Choosing Your Profile ssssssssssssssssissrnssssrrnsissrnnrrssensrnerinsrnsrnsns 52 OPLlONS e tee tte eee Better re eere Meyers ties 53 Interactive Setup ENEE 53 System Info ede te m aee e ted 53 Eook and Feel necne idet neret 54 System Options
52. guide LA Confidential R Grama Kevin Spacey Russell Crowe 1997 Policemen become immersed im cnrruptian scandal politics and prostitution im 1950s pialhewoesd KG MALACHE Hr piu 4 30 Pre 5200 PM 5 20 PM Parit Ta Lalbzca LA CanBdential Irndictmment Tha McMartin Truth Shas Hawi Let it Rida Backiirest Justice sacer Dog The Movie The Adve Sort the guide by User Preferences Movies or Sports Displays more sorting options Scrolls through the guide e Searches guide for Shows all available programs specific information Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title Bringing UptheProgram Guides You can access the program guides by pressing MENU on the remote control and selecting Program Guide or by using the GUIDE button on the remote 26 Program Guides TheChannel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you do one of the following e tune to a channel e press INFO DIRECTV AUX or GO BACK from video e exit a program guide or menu by selecting Back On screen icons represent frequently used menu items Some icons also change appearance to show the item s status Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an icon Some of the items you select in the channel banner can also be selected in the program guides Program titles and information Current time Current user profile and date oor Living 1 4 00pm abe d Cycles through the Takes you to the Alternate Audio
53. hannels When you find one pressthe INFO button to find more information and details about how to purchase the program e Highlight a PPV program in a program guide and press INFO The Program Details screen will appear and give you more information about the program From this screen you can also purchase the program Back Help Veer Channel Dro Peageam Other Tee E Hush E le A centinmed bech fires ie E sumi 0 d dreds keent E arei der rhe Fire me raptepuplistes be liess oi mamar The Program Details screen gives you several options You can select e View Channel to view that channel e Buy Program to purchase the program e Other Times to see what other times the program is available The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select Purchases Other Guides icon If you want to order PPV programs using the on screen menus you need to connect your digital satellite receiver to a telephone line You may need to enter your four digit password to order a PPV program if it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Profiles or Purchases menu TheMenu system Using theAttractions Guide Your program providers may offer future programming events not Purchases currently listed in your program guide These events are called Coming Attractions and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide Tuesday Afternoon Guide 1 Press the GUIDE button o
54. he following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference e Change the position of the satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving interference e Move the satellite receiver away from equipment receiving interference e Plug the satellite receiver into a different wall outlet so the receiver and equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits If these measures do not eliminate interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies RG 6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof F connectors comes in a variety of lengths S Video Cable comes in 12 foot lengths Self Installer s Kit contains all the cable and hardware needed to install the dish and connect the system Remote Control replaces a lost remote Or order a second remote for convenience Eight outlet surge protection for cable TV satellite systems and other electronics Comes with a 50 000 equipment guarantee Remote Controlled Rotatin
55. ided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 1999 National Electrical Code Refer to article 810 in particular to 810 1 and 810 15 for required grounding of the metal structure of the Dish Antenna Refer also to the 810 2 which by reference to article 820 requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as dose to the point of cable entry as practical IMPORTANT NOTICE This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights The anticopy process is licensed for non commercial home use only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your digital satellite receiver Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top and bottom Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust A non abrasive anti static cleaner polisher is recommended Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them
56. if your remote is older SAT1 button so the remote will control the digital satellite receiver e Remember to press the OK button after entering a DIRECTV channel number that is less than four digits long Maybe batteries in the remote control are weak dead or installed incorrectly Try replacing batteries Note that when you replace batteries you may have to reprogram your remote e Remove batteries press and hold the 1 button for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote control Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Tips amp Troubleshooting Blank screen e Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on e Try another channel Receiver will not turn on e Check to make sure it is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else Maybe batteries in remote control are dead e Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor e Unplug the receiver Wait five minutes Plug it in again Light flashes on front panel e You have unread mail Select Mailbox from the Main menu Once you access your mail the flashing will stop Turns off while playing e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low
57. ify you of such temporary discontinuance 2 afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and 3 inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68 FCC Rules and Regulations The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company must give you adequate notice in writing to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service Radio Interference This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on try to correct the interference by one or more of t
58. information you need Don t Forget Point and Select As with all of the on screen displays you use Point and Select to navigate within the menu system I ESITTELI Connections 2 Usin g th e Remote E Program Guides 4 Th e Men u System 5 Tips amp Troubleshooting 3 N The Menu System Using theMenu System To bring up the Main menu press MENU on the remote control If the Main menu doesn t appear when you press MENU the remote control might not be in DIRECTV mode Try Bark Fels pressing the DIRECTV button on the remote and then MENU TT Purthages Timen Palika Tiplirara F Dich Fani Use point and select to choose an item from the Main menu To use the menu system you need to know the Point and Select rule use the arrow buttons on the remote control to point to an item on the screen and then press OK to select it In numbered menus use the digit buttons to select an item quickly Back and Help There are Back and Help buttons at the top of most screens Point to Back and press OK to leave that screen Point to Help to see more information about that screen Exiting a Screen There are three ways to exit a menu e Point to Back and press OK e Press the CLEAR button on the remote control The on screen displays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Pressthe GO BACK button on the remote control You return to the previous on screen display or normal programming
59. lphabetically by title Bringing UptheProgram Guides In addition to selecting Program Guide in the Main menu you can press the GUIDE button on the remote control 40 Program Guide Want More Information Read the Program Guides section in this book for all the details TheMenu system Mailbox The Mailbox menu lets you access messages that are sent from DIRECTV For example you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service There are two ways to tell if you have mail depending on whether the digital satellite receiver is turned on or off e If the digital satellite receiver is turned on the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted e If the digital satellite receiver is turned off the light on the front panel of the receiver flashes Checking Your Mail Select Mailbox from the Main menu or select the envelope icon on the channel banner to view your mail 1 Point to a message and press OK The message is opened for you to read IER s Leet cent pm ter WL Footbal vaaran in e 7 wrieni MC Ig dene Mail providesthe latest information from program providers 2 PressOK again to close the message If you want to erase a message after you read it point to Erase Message and press OK When you exit the Mailbox messages that arn t erased are saved in memory 41 TheMenu System Using the Purchases Menu 7 Purchases The Purchases menu allows you to review p
60. lve your problem over the phone we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or refurbished unit Refer to the limited warranty in this booklet to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything Obtain a Return Authorization RA number from the telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important Information to Customers Who Ship Defective Equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorizes the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone The representative will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your unit Write the number in large clear characters on the outside of the box To avoid confusion and misunderstandings shipments without an RA number dearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense Indude a brief note describing the problem and any conversations you have had with Thomson personnel about the problem Indude your name address and model serial number of your unit These numbers are located on the back of your receiver If your DIRECTV PLUS System is within the warranty period please provide a copy of the bill of sale to verify purchase date Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment For
61. m the Main menu then System Options and then selecting Output Channel To record DIRECTV programming Tune the digital satellite receiver to the desired channel and set your VCR to record on channel 3 or 4 To view VCR recordings Tune the TV to the VCR output channel usually CH 3 or 4 and set your VCR to play If your VCR is a brand other than RCA GE or PROSCAN you may need to program the remote to control the VCR See the Using the Remote section for more information Setupand Connections Advanced Connection CAUTION This connection provides better sound and picture quality than the basic Do not stack electronic components or connection and is recommended for use with TVs and VCRs or other SE other objects on top of the digital components that have audio video jacks satellite receiver See Safety Information inside the front cover S Video provides the best picture quality and is recommended for use with components that have S Video jacks If you use the S Video cable remember to connect audio cables as well S Video must be used with audio cables in order for you to receive sound SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA CABLE OR OFF AIR DIGITAL N ANTENNA SATELLITE e RECEIVER SATELLITE To ERG S 0 GC E b T ANT VIDEO DATA S VIDEO A IN FROM ANT FR A OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT 9666 R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO Setupand Connections What You Need Th
62. n the channel banner Channel banner icons are a quick way to check the current system lock status See the note at right for more information Program Unlock If the system is locked and you want to access a blocked program without unlocking all settings press INFO and highlight the Lock icon in the channel banner Make sure to check the box beside Unlock this program only and enter the system password The yellow unlock icon should be displayed in the channel banner This program is no longer blocked but all other settings remain in effect Profiles Ga Use the Lock and Unlock icons in the channel banner to lock or unlock the system Just press INFO and select the icon to change the lock status Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked No limits are in effect Spending viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed Yellow Unlock icon The system is locked but no limits are in effect A password has been entered to override the current profile s limits No limits can be accessed or changed The next time the digital satellite receiver is turned on the system will return to Red Lock status Yellow Unlock icon with a P The system is locked but no limits are in effect for the current program A password has been entered to override the current program s limits No limits can be accessed or changed After the program ends the system will return to Red Lock status Red Lock icon All limits
63. n the remote control Cres 012271 Poi men become meerd ig 2 Usethe down arrow button on the remote control to move the pochi ires eS pe pretiu is 193 H i highlight to the bottom of the screen i ic po pe 14 F 5 08 PM 5 15 PM 3 Point to and select the Other Guides icon i Kain Te Gauss EECHER LA Carivleatal vole teresa WEE Fall 4 Point to and select Attractions UI ideal m hum age The iba ete Tike Adir tj Accessthe Other Guides icon through the program guides The Other Guides menu provides several guide formats 5 Point to a channel and select it Oe hyeme Div Previrun The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other Guides menu 45 TheMenu System Timers Feature The Timers feature allows you to preset your digital satellite receiver to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time To use the Timers feature select Timers from the Main menu Select a Timer 1 8 and then use the arrow buttons to complete the on screen sentence When the sentence is complete select Run Timer ER CL Jue _ SES 1 ru wo Timar s rei ler Pou to EEDLUMI m chapel on 225 D SE gege res p Ub D i umm o t per rek ut on E e umo Ipem Back Hale Ran Timer Char Timer i a L Complete the on screen sentence to set up a timer Editing or Canceling a Timer From the Timers screen select the Timer you want to edit or cancel and then do the foll
64. need to lock the system in order for rating limits channel limits viewing hours and spending limits to go into effect After you lock the system you need to enter the system password to edit the limits See Locking the System later in this section for details TheMenu system Viewing Hours Use the Viewing Hours option to limit the total amount of time as well as the time of day that a user can watch programming 1 Point to Viewing Hours and press OK ier 3 Vereen DE mir Thar des E heun ol T Viewing ur Lion EE oo vun E Friday arid bairig z4 Taming K 12 86 Ei to b 12 08 Engl Lock User 3 kew reet Car tinm You can limit viewing seven days a week 2 Usethe digits on the remote control or point to the or buttons and press OK to complete the on screen sentence Choose the daysto view how many hours can be viewed each day 0 24 hours and when programming can be viewed Be sure to lock the system for these limitsto take effect Setting Up Spen din g Limits Select the Spending Limit option to indicate a per event spending limit for Pay Per View programs 1 Point to Spending Limit and press OK Jser Sgr uhry Lire Sn EMEN SL ENT Wurr can apesB ur ip Li Chirro H or rer cat Bak Help i Tiin eg EE K Har You can set a per event spending limit for each profile 2 Use the digits on the remote control or point to the on screen choices and
65. nguage Lark and Feel Select Audio Language on the Options menu and highlight the desired language Then press OK Oe Mal AlternateData Audio Language allows you to choose the language in which you d like to hear programming when available Selects from among the available data channels Upgrades d Soya Your digital satellite receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions These modifications will occur automatically usually at times when your receiver would likely be turned off EE GE ison Wien an upgrade or ee ees is ThS RA cara tes ban sido Aen i authorized upgrades or modifications are delivered sent you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two to your digital satellite receiver Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete Please consult the Upgrades Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV The Upgrades feature is enhanced by RSA Secure Bina dl 15 29 DILDO ai geiles Ku Dornia Future Upgrades lets you review upcoming upgrades Past Upgrades shows you the current software version number Your DIRECTV PLUS System will be unavailable for a few minutes during a software upgrade dow nload You may also experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete RSA Secure and the RSA
66. nput sources ANTENNA In TV mode lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite signals to an off air antenna or cable signal when using the OUT TO TV jack In VCR mode functions as a TV VCR input button Transport Buttons REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE When programmed these buttons are used to control an auxiliary device such as a VCR or laserdisc player 20 Using theRemote Programming theRemote Control The digital satellite receiver s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable devices The remote is already programmed to control most RCA GE and PROSCAN devices it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers brands Testin g th eRemote Control To determine whether the universal remote control needs to be programmed turn a device on such as a VCR point the remote at the VCR and press the VCR button Then press ON OFF or CH or CH to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If not the remote needs to be programmed There are two ways to program the remote control automatic or direct entry Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control many of the devices connected to your TV If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your devices press the CLEAR button until the LED red light turns off 1 Turn on the device you want to control VCR satellite re
67. nt is a label indicating among other information the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for the equipment You must upon request provide this information to your telephone company The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company Note This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your equipment from your line 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately In case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone company must 1 promptly not
68. o know one rule when using the remote to navigate on ls screen menus and control panels point and select Once you know how to point and select you can complete the interactive setup Step 7 below and explore the menu system To enter the menu system press the DIRECTV button on the remote A control to make sure you re in DIRECTV mode then press M ENU The point and select method has two steps 1 Point You point to a menu item by pressing the arrow buttons on the remote control Pressing the arrow buttons movesthe on screen Arrow highlight to different items in the program guide and menu screens buttons d Each press of the arrow movesthe highlight one space in the Sr direction of the arrow lt MENU To point up or down pressthe up or down arrows To point left or button CH right press the left or right arrows an 2 Select Once you have pointed to an item on the screen it will be highlighted select it by pressing the OK button on the remote Selecting an item tells the menu system to go ahead and carry out the command you have indicated CLEAR button For example the instructions in the User s Manual might tell you to point to the Back button on the screen and press OK Don t worry about getting stuck inside a menu Pressing the CLEAR button on the remote control takes you out of the menu system and back to the program you were watching Setupand Connections Step 6
69. o record on your video input channel To view VCR recordings Tune the TV to the video input channel and set your VCR to play If your VCR is a brand other than RCA GE or PROSCAN you may need to program the remote to control the VCR See the Using the Remote section for more information Setupand Connections Step 3 Place Batteriesin the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your digital satellite receiver s remote control 1 Remove the cover from the battery compartment 2 Insert batteries in the battery compartment matching the and end of each battery 3 Replace the cover e When replacing old batteries note that any programming you have done may be erased and you may have to reprogram your remote control Step 4 Plug In and Tur n On the Digital SatelliteReceiver Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely vmm To turn on the digital satellite receiver press the DIRECTV button on the Y remote control or the ON OFF button on the front panel If your TV 1 brand is RCA GE or PROSCAN press the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV If your TV brand is not RCA GE or PROSCAN see the es next section Using the Remote for details on how to program the remote to control your TV Setupand Connections B H DIRECTV St ep 5 Using Point and Select ZE Dem cm You only need t
70. ossible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating e Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Do not stack components A Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand e Place an amplifier or receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components Remote Control o Digital Satellite Receiver Setupand Connections Jacksand Cables Below isa description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections Note that not all cables come with your DIRECTV PLUS System S Video Jack and Cable S Video jacks provides the best picture quality for your DIRECTV PLUS System S Video jacks are available on many TVs and are used to carry visual information from the digital satellite receiver to your TV Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S Video jack carries only the picture signal not the sound Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type Audio video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality and should be used if your TV has no S Video jack These jacks can also be used to connect other components The digital satellite receiver audio video jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white
71. owing e Use the arrows buttons to edit the Timer then select Run Timer e Select Clear Timer to cancel the timer e To watch the program daily or weekly edit that program s Timer 46 Timers On screen icons are a quick way to understand the timers D Indicates that the timer is set Indicates that the timer is set for a PPV Ry Indicates a timer conflict TheMenu system PRONES Profiles When you select Profiles from the Main menu the first screen you see presents a menu of user profiles from which to choose In addition to the Family profile you can create as many as four different profiles that can be easily accessed using the WHO INPUT button on the remote control Bek Hebe Ede Paes Edi Ger i EdE Faer Z idkar EdE Wier 4 i C E ii You can select one of five user profilesor lock and unlock the system You can also edit the user profiles Selecting a profile allows you to set a rating limit viewing hours and a per event spending limit name the profile create a channel list and assign a user password Cr eating a Profil eChannel List 1 Point to and select a user 2 Pointto Edit Channels and press OK To start you can add or delete all channels 3 Usethe arrow buttonsto point to a channel and press OK to remove or replace the check mark Checkmarked items appear in the channel list Don t Forget About the CLEAR Button Press the CLEAR button on the remote cont
72. passthe system test check any of these potential trouble areas cabling pointing the satellite dish phone connection and access card 7 f you continue to have problems call 1 800 679 4776 You should run a system test several times before concluding that there is a problem Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings Fin e Tuningth e Signal If you self installed your satellite dish antenna you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run a system test If you need to run the interactive setup again select Options from the Main menu then select Interactive Setup If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select Dish Pointing from the Main menu 66 Appendix A Warranty Information Repair Help Thomson Consumer Electronics offers hardware repair service if you encounter any problems with your DIRECTV PLUS System Many problems can be diagnosed over the phone or if necessary a replacement unit can be shipped to you Please have your DIRECTV PLUS System model serial number and date of purchase ready when you call If your unit is out of warranty we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you Refer to the Warranty for the repair service phone number Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange If we are unable to reso
73. r Wissslkdlbisdsg from your MasterCard 4 TAATA Copy Number CLII My card above your expires I I name on MasterCard IMPORTANT Copy complete account number co from your Discover Card pii e LLELEIELEETLIEETTIETITI My card expires I AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly order will save you days of waiting pce erc x te Name I I Street I l Apt i I City I l State Zip I Daytime Phone Number Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change Placing an Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in US currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 A Access Card 56 number 16 Accessories 71 All button 34 AlphaSort button 34 Alternate data 57 ANTENNA button 19 Arrows on remote 19 Attractions Guide 31 45 Audio 27 Audio Language 57 A
74. r you will be provided with a Return Authorization RA number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists No returns will be accepted without the RA number If the representative determines that your antenna dish is defective he or she will arrange for its repair or replacement Option 1 L Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative Thisisfor security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time 2 We will send you a replacement unit 3 If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a RA number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account If your unit is not received within 14 days the suggested retail value of the receiver will be charged to your credit card This amount will be credited less a 10 handling fee if the unit is subsequently received 4 Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit s carton Shipping instructions will be included on the carton along with your RA number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Indude with the shipment Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale A brief note describing your receiver problem Your name address and phone number Option 2 1 We will send a replacement unit to our exchange point 2 The exchange location will notify you of
75. ramming instructions later in this section to program this button DIRECTV Tells the remote to control the digital satellite receiver MUTE When programmed reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume SKIP This button is not used by the digital satellite receiver It is functional only with RCA GE and PROSCAN TVs and VCRs CH up down Use to scan up and down through the channels in the current channel list If you are in the program guide or menu system use the CH buttons to page up and down a screen at a time You can also use the CH buttons on the top of the digital satellite receiver to change the channel VOL down and up When programmed adjusts the audio volume of your TV FETCH Either brings up the Fetch menu or tells the receiver to take the action you programmed it to take GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two selected channels In the menu system returns you to the previous screen GUIDE Brings up the program guide Subsequent presses of the GUIDE button switch between the Detail and Grid guide formats INFO Brings up the on screen channel banner password challenge or purchase offer screen Press again to get program details In the program guides press to get information about the highlighted program or channel LED vr DR un O0004LO o6 Oo qvo 0 We 14 PIT c ste O Oe Ek gt RECORD 5 FAUSE o CO
76. ree coaxial cables e One RG 6 coaxial cable e Two sets of audio video cables e One S Video cable optional Making the Connection 1 Connect the OUT TO TV jack on the digital satellite receiver to the IN FROM ANT jack on the VCR with a coaxial cable 2 Connec the OUT TO TV jack on the VCR to the TV s IN jack with a coaxial cable 3 Connectthe SATELLITE IN jack on the digital satellite receiver to your satellite dish antenna with an RG 6 coaxial cable 4 Connectthe IN FROM ANT jack on the digital satellite receiver to your cable box or off air antenna with a coaxial cable 5 Connect one set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on the digital satellite receiver to a set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on your TV using an audio video cable 6 Connect a second set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on the digital satellite receiver to a set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on another device such as a VCR using a second audio video cable 7 optional Connect the S VIDEO jack on the digital satellite receiver to the SVIDEO jack on the TV using an S Video cable Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV programming Tune the TV to the video input channel If you have difficulty finding your TV s video input channel follow the instructions in the Tips and Troubleshooting section Then tune the digital satellite receiver to the desired channel To record DIRECTV programming Tune the digital satellite receiver to the desired channel Then set your VCR t
77. rol to remove the on screen menus and return to normal viewing 47 48 TheMenu System Add or Delete All Channels Pro T n S You might be able to save time when creating a channel list by using the Add All Channels option or the Delete All Channels option before removing or adding individual channels Also program providers may make additional channels available To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile channel list choose Delete All Channels and checkmark only the channels you want to appear in the list Setting the Rating Limit The Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum rating viewing limit for rated movies based on the MPAA rating system Note that the rating limit cannot be enforced if a program has not been rated if rating information for that program is not transmitted by the program provider or if the system has not been locked 1 Point to Set Rating Limit and press OK j UL Bith elp TE 5 T re BECEN T Harya kaa Lharegb Use the arrow buttons to move the selector up and down 2 Us the up and down arrow buttons to move the rating selector to the highest rating you want to be able to view In the preceding illustration movies that are rated up to and including a PG 13 rating can be viewed After the Rating Limit is set and the system is locked you must enter the system password to watch programs with a rating higher than your limit Important You
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79. telliteReceiver The remote can control two satellite receivers From the Main menu select Options then System Options then Remote Setup Then follow the on screen instructions and enter the appropriate code from the Satellite Receiver list at the end of this section By default the DIRECTV button is used to control the first satellite receiver and the AUX button is used to control the second satellite receiver This remote control may not operate all models of the brands that are shown Use the codes shown in this manual or on the sheet packed with your remote If your second receiver is an RCA GE or PROSCAN and you want to control it using the AUX button use code 5001 Code 5000 is used by the DIRECTV button 21 Using theRemote 1172 Alleron Amtron 1038 Anam National AUC eg 004 1005 1006 1007 1175 1176 Audiovox se 1038 Belcor 1004 Bell amp Howell 1001 1083 1162 Bradford Brokwood 1004 Candle 1004 1006 1008 1174 Capehart 1175 Celebrity 1002 Centurion 1009 Citizen 1004 1006 1008 1016 1038 1105 1171111741177 Mgr e 1176 Colortyme 1004 1006 Concerto 1004 1006 Contec C ony 1012 1013 1014 1038 1176 mnm 1004 1005 1006 1016 1017 1018 1127 1171 Daytron lt 1004 1006 1171 Jefu cir met 1000 Dumont 1004 1151 IER s CN RN MM QN 1178 Electro band 1002 1176
80. the Detail Guide and Grid Guide there are a few more guides the Channel Guide the Logo Guide and the Attractions Guide plus the sorting variables Guide Data and Channel Groups You can access these guides and sorting variables by selecting the Other Guides icon at the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide The Channel Guide Displays the programming schedule for the selected channel Bak lial L e WHT weie AHA er Chanrel Deng FT Goes eil Playing Cane rou mr iar 6S Dery Dama Frriscopre Cs Fae Dear Sera gl Geka Tres 13 poa Ex ste pep Lion Scroll up and down to see programming information for the selected channel The Logo Guide Displays channel logos for the current user s channel list Chiu PER i 3 ET The Logo Guide Other Guides icon You can point to any program and tune to it or get more information Just press the OK or INFO buttons Exiting A Program Guide There are three ways to exit a guide not all methods work in all guides Point to a channel and press OK Point to Back and press OK Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote control Program Guides The Attractions Guide Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special events information Other Sorting Variables The Other Guides icon also lets you sort the guide by different variables such as future times Guide Data user profile channel lists and channel groups You c
81. the back panel jacks found on your digital satellite receiver When connecting A V cables be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS Video to Video Right Audio to Right Audio etc For more information on the function of the back panel jacks and many other features of your digital satellite receiver press the MENU button and select Options from the Main menu then select System Info SATELLITE IN O To pof the Digital Satellite Receiver The diagram below illustrates the buttons on the top of your digital satellite receiver also referred to as the front panel For more information on the function of the front panel buttons and many other features of your digital satellite receiver press the MENU button and select Options from the Main menu then select System Info LO L Setupand Connections Back of Digital Satellite Receiver Jacks 1 2 SATELLITE IN Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to the satellite dish antenna OUT TO TV Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV However if your TV has audio video jacks you should use those jacks to get better picture and sound quality IN FROM ANT Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to an off air antenna or cable TV signal AUDIO R and L Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack If your TV has audio video input jacks use these jacks to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV You must also connect the
82. ttons to enter a four digit system password 3 Enter the password a second time to confirm it The red lock icon should be displayed in the channel banner In order for the changes to take effect you must exit out of the menu system After the system has been locked you must enter the correct password in order to access the Edit Users control panel Don t Forget Your Password If you forget a USER password you need to unlock the system and then assign a new user passw ord If you forget the SYSTEM password contact the DIRECTV authorization center The Menu system Unlocking the System When the system is unlocked the channel spending viewing and ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect To unlock L Point to Unlock System in the Profiles menu and press OK 2 Point to Yesand press OK to confirm that you want to unlock the system The green unlock icon should be displayed in the channel banner When you attempt to access a channel that is blocked by one or more limits and the system is locked you will be asked to override limits by entering the four digit system password If you enter the password to override a limit all limits are unlocked until you turn off the digital satellite receiver When you turn on the receiver again the system will be locked and the Family profile channel list will be selected If you want to re lock the system without turning off the receiver select the lock icon i
83. tup display screen allows you to transfer information from the old card onto the new one Follow the instructions on the screen to initialize your new card Once you have transferred the information to the new card your old card becomes invalid The access card fits into the digital satellite receiver through the front panel Because your specific account information is stored in the access card power failures should have no effect on your DIRECTV System Output Channel Lets you choose on which channel to view satellite programming either channel 3 or channel 4 Remote Setup Lets you choose which remote button will be used to control the current satellite receiver Picture Size Lets you choose between a standard TV screen and a Cinema option A standard TV screen has an aspect ratio of 4 3 the Cinema option has an aspect ratio of 16 9 If your system fails a test run the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings The Menu system Audio Language When you select Audio Language from the Options menu the highlight is moved to the Audio Language display screen Point to the audio language or audio type you want and press OK The digital satellite receiver will then automatically set the audio program to the selected audio program type or language when available Tarim ifo To change the audio la
84. urchases and set spending limits Puare Pha 3 k Fom Wedding red Forestal DW Taass 36 M Use the Purchases menu to keep track of program purchase spending The list of purchases may be longer than one screen use the up and down arrow buttons to see more items The display also showsthe title channel date time and cost of each program Note that the Past Purchases list might not show some purchases that you ve already paid for The Past Purchases list is not updated until the end of the billing cyde Reviewing and Cancelingan Upcoming Purchase Use Point and Select to choose an upcoming purchase from the Future Purchases screen You can review the program description as well as cancel an upcoming purchase Bak Help E Ti ee T Four Wegen dad At A A ee Char ek Ther Camii img PG VE Th J pre bo the 23min tT dis McDowell A cenione buche ker vr ern al ba dai d o tebe ele el ag Che limi iima rancemplrisk ke ide of ruariage Canceling a future purchase Program Details screen 42 TheMenu system ding Limit Spen ding Limits Purchases Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a per event spending limit for Pay Per View programs 1 Point to Spending Limit and press OK 2 Select the user profile you d like to set a spending limit for then use the digits on the remote control or use the arrow buttonsto enter a single program spending limit rm CI tot tareib Let Wier

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