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RCA DTC210 User's Manual

1. 5018 NB sos sna RU PUERTA UNDER RUM DARE 5027 b e O 5008 5009 A II E a 5053 A A TER RUE E T 5008 5009 5010 barro aer adas 5025 5027 O Tate ard PR EHE PIER T 5050 5051 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Special Features Getting info on the program you re watching Your DIRECTV HD Receiver provides several kinds of information about the TV programs you watch The Channel Banner Each time you change the channel on your HD Receiver the Channel Banner appears After a few seconds the Channel Banner disappears If you want to clear it right away press EXIT on your remote control The Channel Banner provides the following information Program title Channel number and name Current user profile Current time and date All Channels 9 10p Tue 2 28 200 PG 13 Satellite alish 50p 10 00p 480i A DO Channel logo Program start Program rating Signal Signal type Information icons see below and end times resolution and format for more information Information icons In addition to the basic channel and program information contained in the Channel Banners program title channel name rating etc there is a set of information icons These icons tell you more about the program you are watching and about the status of your HD Receiver Descriptions of each icon follow Multi language Additional audio tracks are available Press the AUDIO button to choose an alternate audio trac
2. 12 Connection 2 DIRECTV HD Receiver Monitor with component video input jacks 14 Connection 3 DIRECTV HD Receiver Analog TV Monitor ccccooccccccncccnncccanonoccnnnnnncnnonnnannnnnnnos 16 Optional Connections ooonnccccnccnnccconcnncncnonancnnnnananennnnnnnons 18 Turning on your receiver for the first time 22 MAA o P lt o E CUR MERE 27 Setting up local networks programming schedules 28 Activating your DIRECTV account 29 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control 30 Remote Control Buttons eeeeee ener 30 Programming the Remote Control 32 Changing the RF Remote Control Code 34 a 35 Chapter 4 Special Features 37 Getting info on the program you re watching 37 The Channel Banner iaa 37 The Program Detail Screen 38 Finding out what s on the Program Guides 39 Setting the default guide style 40 Using the Surf Guide eeeeeeeeseeeeeeee 40 Using the Grid GUIAS inscritas 41 Using the Logo Guide eeeeeeseeeeeeeeee 44 Scheduling program reminders and recording timers 47 Pay per view programs eeeee eene 48 Choosing an alternate audio for
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4. Chapter 5 E 3 gt 0f Using the Menu System Setting the Local Time options The Local Time setting in the Installation section of the System Setup menu lets you set how the following two time settings are controlled either by you locally or by your service provider e the time zone your DIRECTV HD Receiver uses and e whether your HD Receiver observes Daylight Savings Time If you turn the Local Time setting on you set the time zone and decide whether or not to observe Daylight Savings Time With the Local Time setting off your service provider automatically controls these settings for you To turn the Local Time Setting on or off set your Time Zone and set Daylight Savings Time observance 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT Highlight Installation and press SELECT Highlight Local Time and press SELECT To change the Local Time setting highlight it using the arrow buttons on your remote control and press SELECT A list appears where you can turn the local time setting on you set the time zone and daylight savings time observance or off your program provider controls the time settings 6 Highlight On or Off then press SELECT The list disappears and the Local Time Setting menu item reflects your choice If you turn the Local Time Setting off the Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time options are controlled by your program provider these menu items
5. e This means that the program you are trying to watch may not be viewed on some outputs Use a different connection from the HD Receiver to your TV See Chapter 2 for more information I do not see any video with my TV connected to the DVI OUT jack e If your TV has a DVI input jack but is not HDCP compatible you may not be able to view video from your receiver s DVI OUT jack You need to connect your TV using one of the other video output jacks on the receiver see overlapping closed caption displays for some programs e f you turn on closed captions on both your HD Receiver and your TV you may see overlapping closed caption displays To avoid this problem turn on closed captions on either the TV or the HD Receiver not both have a frozen screen and the POWER button doesn t work e Unplug your receiver for 10 to 20 seconds then plug it back in and turn it on e Check the batteries in the remote control cannot view a program e Make sure your subscription includes the channel you want to watch Call your service provider if you aren t sure e Make sure your system is not locked by looking for the locked icon in the channel banner Continues on next page Chapter 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 67 Additional Information cannot purchase a pay per view program e t may be too late to purchase the program Try purchasing another showing of the same program e Make
6. program Boxin Concert Concert Concert The program list use the arrow buttons on Movie 3 your remote control ee to highlight different Movie 4 Movie 4 argas Style Times Category Search Icons showing the Guide functions of the A B C and D buttons at the bottom of your remote control Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide 1 2s To display the Grid Guide press the GUIDE button on your remote control The Grid Guide appears Pressing the GUIDE button displays your preferred guide style Grid Guide Grid Guide Name or Logo Guide which you can set in the Set Guide option in the Program Guide menu The default setting is Grid Guide You can also display the Grid Guide by pressing the MENU button on your remote control Then highlight PROGRAM GUIDE and press SELECT Then highlight Grid Guide and press SELECT again To clear the Grid Guide from your screen press EXIT on your remote control To get detailed information about the channels and programs shown 1 To highlight different program listings in the Grid Guide use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up or down in the channel list or forward and backward in time To move up and down through the channel list a full page at a time press the CH and CH buttons on your remote control To move the Grid Guide directly to a specific channel press the 0 9 number buttons on your remote control to enter the desired channel number
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8. DIRECTV HD Receiver User s Manual Model DTC210 Changing Entertainment Again g A A THOMSON BRAND important Information CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO WARNING NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARMA PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE To reduce the risk of fire or DO NOT OPEN PERSONNEL electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture The This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that apparatus shall not be exposed presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product apparatus Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD 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 Remove any sales or promotional materials attached to the product Do not stack the HD Receiver on top of a hot component such as an audio power amplifier Warning FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note to Cable TV system installer This reminder is provided to call Cable TV system installer s attenti
9. Highlight a category then press SELECT If you select a category that contains sub categories the subcategory list appears Continue to narrow your search by selecting from the sub category list until there are no more sub categories If you select a category that contains no sub categories the search results appear displaying the programs in the category you selected To return to a previous category list highlight Back and press SELECT To see a list of show times for a search result highlight that program then press SELECT To see information about a search result highlight that program then press the INFO button Chapter 4 Special Features Scheduling program reminders and recording timers There are two kinds of timers you can set to help you manage your TV viewing reminders to alert you when a program is about to begin timers that will automatically record a program on your VCR To set your DIRECTV HD Receiver to remind you when a program is about to begin or to record a program for you on your VCR 1 2 Press the GUIDE button on your remote The guide appears Note Timers are not available in the Logo Guide If you are viewing the Logo Guide use the A button AUDIO on your remote control and select Grid Guide You can only set timers for future programs not for programs that are currently under way Highlight the program you want to record or be reminded about Press SELECT once to set a pro
10. As you highlight each program listing in the Grid Guide information about the program appears in the Channel Banner To see more information on a highlighted program press the INFO button on your remote control The Program Detail screen appears showing complete information about the highlighted program and a list of actions you might want to take related to that program To return to the Grid Guide highlight the Back item from the on screen list and press SELECT Continues on next page Chapter 4 41 Special Features Today Miz PPY PPV All Channels DIRECTV 112 PPV 112 PPV PPV Exit Tune Movie 1 Pi PG 13 ECT UA All Channels 1 pa 9 00p Movie 1 Movie 4 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 Satellite TV Pay Per View Movie channel 112 DIREC Movie PPV 9 10p Tue 2 28 200 Satellite As apa Action Adventure Movie 2000 Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 3 Program Description PPV Style Movie 1 Boxing Concert 2 Movie 3 Movie 4 Style Grid Guide Name Logo Guide Concert Times Category Search 10 00p 10 30p Movie 2 Concert 1 Concert Movie 5 Xa Now _____ JEAN TSTA SIA 42 5 To get information on a channel rather than a program use the arrow keys on the remote control to highlight the channel entry in the guide The Channel Banner displays information about the highlighted channel 6 Press the INFO key on your remote control while a channel entr
11. Highlight RF Remote Setup and press SELECT 5 Highlight Change and press SELECT 6 Press SELECT PREV or 4 to go back Choose a number between 000 and 255 Follow the on screen instructions to enter it as your RF remote control code 34 Chapter 3 Code Lists TV Codes programmable to the TV AUX1 and AUX2 buttons P1212 NIORT 1172 PII EE TORRE 1001 1173 1211 Adventura Saas edu eia ERN NECI UM D NU DI M 1174 DAE Ue RE I UU 1016 P UPC CERTES 1002 AIEO A RR EROR RERO 1046 PAU tan BERNER RTI RE NR RENE 1038 Anam National 5 nee 1003 1038 1192 1193 1194 AO Circle 1004 1005 1006 1007 1175 1176 1195 AUdIOVORX O O EO O ITA 1038 A A R 1004 Bell Se Howell dia 1001 1083 1162 o N 1038 lus o 6e dentadas 1004 MAIN so espere pup vER ER SONG Ex vero RE dEd 1004 1006 1008 1174 Gau acia aaa did 1002 CEM siii aia ii 1009 A 1004 1006 1008 1016 1038 1105 1171 1174 1177 Col ME td 1004 1006 1010 COCO usara aa 1004 1006 Contec CONY A e eet meses bud tud e 1012 1013 1014 1038 d ci cm EN 1038 CLOW D ae DENN MM M ML 1038 1171 Curtis Mathes occiso 1000 1004 1006 1015 1105 1162 1171 1212 Arda eran gence ee 1038 DAEWOO 1004 1005 1006 1016 1017 1018 1127 1171 1196 DaytrOn vcccecccccscssessessesseseseesscevssvssvsevsscsseseeseeees 1004 1006 1171 Dina AM A iege RE DEF EUE 1000 O OE 1004 1151 o suere tese Pee c rho ERO II oa citu a P Dv 1002 Electrohome ees
12. J ROL f d e Bl a Y PRPB RGB amp DVI DVI with HDCP OUT 1 1 73 E ri y ne RGB OUT D E C OO E E modular Li tse S VIDEO D 2 OUT TO IR IN DIGITAL PHONE d e phone jack Satellite Ch Dish Antenna Monitor TV ANTENNA IN Connection 3 DIRECTV HD Receiver Analog TV Monitor 1 Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver Connect the satellite dish antenna feed RG 6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack on the HD Receiver 2 Optional Connect an off air signal to the HD Receiver Use a coaxial cable usually included with an off air antenna to connect an off air antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver 3 Connect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet to the CABLE IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver 4 Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver Connect one end of the supplied phone cord to an RJ11 type modular telephone wall jack the most common type of phone jack Connect the other end to the PHONE jack on the back of the HD Receiver 5 Connect the video from the HD Receiver to your TV or monitor match your TV or monitor s input jacks a Best Analog Connection S Video Connect an S Video cable not supplied to the S VIDEO jack on the back of the HD Receiver Connect the other end of the cable to the S Video input on the back of your monitor or TV OR b Good Analog Connection Composite Video Connect
13. L If the progress screen shown on the left is on your TV screen select Installation by pressing SELECT If this screen is not displayed access the main menu by pressing MENU on your remote Then use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT Then highlight Installation and press SELECT the Installation menu appears Highlight Dish Setup and press SELECT the Dish Setup menu appears Highlight Select Dish Type and press SELECT the Select Dish Type screen appears Use the right arrow button to highlight Dish Type on the Select Dish Type screen Use the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control to display the dish type you are using Round Oval 2 Oval 3 or No Dish As you display each dish type the on screen pictures update showing you what each of these dish types look like If you plan to use your HD Receiver for local off air or cable TV programs but do not plan to receive DIRECTV programming select No Dish When you have displayed the correct dish type use the right arrow button on your remote control to highlight OK then press SELECT A message appears warning you that your HD Receiver needs to reboot turn itself off and on for the Dish Type setting to take effect To change the dish type to the new setting highlight OK and press SELECT on your remote Your receiver will reboot To leave the dish type setting unchanged highlight Cancel and press SELECT on your
14. PURCHASES a channels the A setting is recommended SE 5 Highlight the Scan Type option that matches the type of broadcasts you Use and to choose a scan type Press MITO change the setting would like to program into your HD Receiver then press SELECT 6 Next set your cable TV type by highlighting Cable TV Type and pressing SELECT Then highlight the type of cable signal your cable TV service provides STD HRC or IRC and press SELECT Note STD HRC and IRC are signal formats used by cable TV services Most cable companies use the STD cable format Check with your cable company if you re not sure which cable format they use 7 Highlight Scan Channels and press SELECT The Scan Channels screen appears and the HD Receiver starts looking for all available channels of the type you specified in the Scan Type list Wait until the scan is complete e If the scan included any channels that you do not intend to watch you can edit the channel list by using the Add Remove Channels menu item in the Off Air Antenna amp Cable TV menu e If any of the off air antenna channels aren t coming in clearly you can fine tune them using the Fine Tune Current Channel item in the Off Air Antenna amp Cable TV menu e If you have added digital channels from an off air antenna you can check the signal strength for that channel by using the Digital Off Air Signal Strength menu item in the Off Air Antenna 6 Cable TV menu 8 To exit the menu
15. Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT Highlight Preferences and press SELECT Highlight Default Language and press SELECT A list of languages you can use for guide and menu screens appears Highlight the language you want to use for menus and guides then press SELECT A message appears warning you that your DIRECTV HD Receiver needs to reboot turn itself off and on for the default language to take effect To change the default language to the new setting highlight OK and press SELECT on your remote control Setting the screen format There are two screen formats used for TV screens and TV broadcasts the standard TV format in which the ratio of the screen width to the screen height is 4 3 and the widescreen format in which the ratio of width to height is 16 9 The Screen Format preference tells your receiver how to display a program when the program format does not match your TV format Chapter 1 contains a discussion of aspect ratios and screen format options To set the Screen Format preference l 2 Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT the System Setup menu appears Highlight Preferences and press SELECT the Preferences menu appears Highlight Screen Format and press SELECT the Screen Format screen appears Highlight the Select your TV screen Type box then use the up or down arrows buttons on your rem
16. ae Unlock System PROFILES Enter your password to unlock the system Cancel Use SELECT or 0 9 keys to enter your password Press or to move the cursor When the system is locked the Unlock System menu item is displayed Selecting Unlock System displays a screen where you can unlock the system 58 Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System If you ve set ratings limits spending limits or channel lists for your DIRECTV System you need to lock the system to make those settings take effect To change those settings you need to unlock the system to access the controls for those settings Locking the system involves entering a four digit password You need to remember this password to unlock the system Write down the password and keep it in a safe place If you subscribe to DIRECTV and you forget your password call DIRECTV for assistance If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV and you forget your password follow the instructions on page 68 to clear your terrestrial password To lock or unlock the system follow these steps 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT the Profiles menu appears 3 Highlight Lock System or Unlock System and press SELECT 4 Highlight the first digit in the password 5 Use the 0 9 buttons on your remote control to enter a four digit password Then highlight Done and press SELECT If you are locking the system you will see a s
17. check which component button lights up when you press that button If the wrong component button lights up press the component button the corresponds to the component you want to control this puts the remote control in the right mode Now that the remote is in the correct mode press the button you were pressing before Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the component to be programmed 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the component on the code list at the end of this section 3 On your remote control press and hold the component button you want to program 4 While pressing the component button enter a code from the code list If all of the component buttons flash 4 times in unison then the code you ve entered is not the right kind of code for that button see pages 35 and 36 to see which buttons can be programmed to control the component you want 5 Release the component button point the remote at the component and then press ONeOFF to see if the component responds to the remote control commands If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ONe OFF or other buttons on the remote again 6 If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote control commands Operating Other Components Once the remote has been programmed successfully you are ready to use it to operate your comp
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20. Acquiring 22 Button 30 Grid guide 39 Logo guide 39 Surf guide 39 Program reminders 47 Purchases 49 51 59 R Rating limits 54 55 56 Recording timers 47 63 Reminders 63 Remote control Buttons 30 Code list 35 36 Controlling a second RCA receiver 34 Operating other components 33 Programming 32 Replacement 76 RF 34 Index Resolution select 5 13 15 17 RF Antenna 11 20 Remote 34 RGB 9 11 12 S S Video 9 10 16 Satellite dish Adjusting 22 Auto detection 26 Pointing 23 Type 25 26 Satellite signal strength 24 Schedule 47 Screen format 60 SDTV 4 Search 45 Button 31 By category 46 By credits title or text 46 SELECT button 31 Signal meter 24 Spending limit 57 Surf Button 31 Guide 39 40 System setup 51 59 System test 27 T Timers 47 63 Transport buttons 31 TV button 31 35 U Upgrades 27 66 User Changing 31 50 Setting current 57 V VCR Button 31 35 Connection 12 18 Control 11 20 21 Video 10 16 Input 9 T5 15 17 VOL buttons 31 W WHOeINPUT button 31 50 Z Zoom 6 7 60 61 27 Visit the RCA website at www rca com If your HD Receiver 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 product Thomson Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 4
21. Chapter 6 Additional Information Front panel controls and lights Your front panel has a flip down door which you need to open to access its controls To open this door push firmly on the top middle part of the door to unlatch it Then gently pull the door out and down The front panel door will flip down Power indicator Remote control sensor Access card slot RESET button MEN NE CE O RESET RESOLUTION SELECT 1080i 720p 480p i MENU HDTV Arrows RESOLUTION SELECT switch Power indicator The power indicator glows when power is on POWER Push this button to turn your DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off INFO Push this button to display TV program information EXIT Push this button to clear on screen displays and return to TV program viewing MENU Push this button to display the main menu Push MENU again to clear the main menu from the screen HDTV indicator This light glows when the tuner is receiving a 720p or 1080i signal that s strong enough to display Remote control sensor Point your remote control at this sensor when operating your receiver Arrows Push these buttons to navigate in the on screen program guides and menu system SELECT Push this button to select highlighted items on guide and menu screens Access card slot This slot holds the access card which allows you to view DIRECTV programming RESOLUTION SELECT switch If you ve used a composite video or S Video to connect the
22. Check the batteries in the remote control have sound but no picture e Make sure your TV or monitor is tuned to the right video input channel see Chapter 2 for more information e Make sure the HD Receiver is properly connected to your TV or monitor have picture but no sound e Make sure the TV is not being muted have no picture and no sound e Make sure the TV is turned on e Make sure your HD Receiver is turned on e Make sure your access card is inserted properly into your receiver e Check the signal strength from the satellite see Checking the satellite signal strength in Chapter 2 e Make sure the coaxial cable is properly connected to the satellite dish e Check the connections between your HD Receiver and your TV e Turn your receiver off unplug it wait 10 to 20 seconds then plug it back in and turn it on The top and bottom of the program image is cut off e If you connect your TV to one of the composite video out jacks VIDEO out S VIDEO out or OUT TO TV and you re watching a high definition program with the HD Receiver s RESOLUTION switch set to either 720p or 1080i the picture will be slightly cropped at the top and bottom the very top and bottom edges of the image will not appear on the TV screen To avoid this problem set the RESOLUTION switch to the 480p i position if your TV is connected to one of the composite video outputs see the message on my TV Due to Copyright restrictions
23. GE or Proscan monitors or TVs Press TV on the remote control that came with your HD Receiver Then press the WHOeINPUT button on the remote until you see the signal from the HD Receiver on your TV or monitor For brands other than 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 access the TV s video input channel by Button switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV Remote pressing a button on the TV s remote control the HD Receiver s remote control or on the front of the TV see the box below finding it through the TV s menu system tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number see the box below going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV see the box below The box to the left lists of some of the different ways manufacturers Video Line Input Va riations label the video input channel Once you ve found the video input channel you want press the DIRECTV button on the HD Receiver s remote and use the number buttons to tune the HD Receiver to the desired channel VIDEO VID 1 SIGNAL LINE VID VIDEO Go to page 18 TV VIDEO TV VIDEO S VID S VID S VIDEO INPUT SOURCE AUX Chapter 2 13 Connections amp Setup DIRECTV HD Receiver e RJ11 AH FY modular DIGITAL PHONE j EL e Phone jack Off air antenna e 7 A CALOR AA or Satellite D
24. Guide AA E All Channels 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 shows you the y PG 13 Satellite DIRECTW program you re 9 00p 10 00p watching Action Adventure Movie 2 000 Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 3 Program Description Currently highlighted channel Style 3 Times Category Search Icons showing the guide functions of the A B C and D buttons at the bottom of your remote control Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide There are three ways to display the Logo Guide e Press the MENU button on your remote control Then highlight PROGRAM GUIDE and press SELECT Then highlight Zogo Guide and press SELECT The Logo Guide appears on your screen e Press the GUIDE button on your remote control Then press the A button AUDIO to display the list of guide styles Highlight Logo Guide and press SELECT The Logo Guide appears e You can set the default guide style so that the Logo Guide always appears whenever you press the GUIDE button on your remote control See Setting the Default Guide style on page 40 for details on setting the default guide style To clear the Logo Guide from your screen press EXIT on your remote control Getting around in the Logo Guide To get information from the Logo Guide about the programs currently showing on your DIRECTV HD Receiver 1 To access different program listings in the Logo Guide use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up down left or right in the logo list When you highlight a logo
25. HD Receiver allows you to review your past pay per view purchases to view a list of upcoming pay per view purchases and to cancel upcoming pay per view purchases To see a list of pay per view programs that you purchased and watched 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight the PURCHASES menu item then press SELECT the Purchases menu appears with Past Purchases menu item highlighted Chapter 4 PURCHASES PURCHASES PURCHASES Back Cancel Purchase de DE GE 0 Past Purchases Movie 1 112 PPV Movie 2 112 PPV Movie 3 112 PPV Movie 4 112 PPV 3 46a 1 7 5 10a 1 7 8 00a 1 8 10 00a 1 8 7 30a 1 9 9 45a 1 9 3 00p 1 9 4 30p 1 9 Use or to choose a history to check Press SELECT to view the history in more detail ont i LES e Future Purchases Movie 1 Unviewed 112 PPV 3 46a 1 7 5 10a 1 7 Movie 2 Upcoming 112 PPV 8 00a 1 8 10 00a 1 8 Movie 3 Cancelled 112 PPV 7 30a 1 9 9 45a 1 9 Use or to review a purchase selection Press SELECT to view the record in more detail e A ot Future Purchases Movie 1 Special Features 3 Press SELECT to view a list of your past pay per view purchases the Past Purchases screen appears 4 To see details for the listed purchases highlight a purchase then press SELECT A screen displaying program details for the selected purchase appears 5 To return to the Past Purchases screen press PREV Note The Past Purchases sc
26. HD Receiver to your monitor or TV set this switch to analog 480p i If you ve used a component video RGB or DVI connection between the HD Receiver and your monitor or TV set this switch to the highest DTV resolution setting your monitor or TV can support 1080i 720p or 480p i see your monitor or TV user s guide for information regarding its maximum video resolution You can also use 480p i with component video connections for analog monitors RESET button Push this button to return the HD Receiver to its factory defaults Chapter 6 69 Additional Information Back Panel Switches and Input Output Jacks The diagram below illustrates the location of the input and output jacks on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver Step by step setup instructions for connecting your HD Receiver appear in Chapter 2 VIDEO COMPONENT DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO COAXIAL SELECT YPRPB RGB amp DVI RGB OUT DVI with HDCP OUT l 00000 oflo Oou E e U DIGITAL PHONE AUDIO OPTICAL AIR IN Connect your off air TV antenna to this jack Both standard analog NTSC and high definition digital ATSC program broadcasts can be received through a single antenna connected to this jack SATELLITE IN Connect the RG 6 cable from your satellite dish to this jack CABLE IN Connect the RG 6 cable from your cable TV provider if you have one to this jack This input is intended for use with a cable NTSC signal only It is not intended nor
27. Mira rai ita 5000 5001 ROCA A 5000 5001 5071 5080 5081 Cable Box Codes programmable to the AUX1 and AUX2 buttons A O eR 5002 5003 5004 5006 5053 o A O A 5008 5009 AUCH uses cud IEEE M E 5008 5009 5010 A AUNT BRI PCT PETER ED NA RR 5008 Moles cv OU PURA ES 5008 Colour NOICE daria 5012 5013 E TT 5014 A T DT EET 5016 EAST NNNM 5017 GG BIS HOP CS eiiieaen aee eT A AA A E 5009 GE OO 5000 5001 OEIL Aet 5018 5019 General SUMEN iaa in 5003 o A 5020 5021 5022 5028 5035 5045 A anh aeeeaceiniatiaatanie dco RU AR FIBRE PR MR NETUS 5003 A urb etre 5003 5018 5023 5024 5046 5053 MODE A uuu odo UD Prae AA YU A bea aed 5025 MEMOLE SR 5026 Movie DES aia 5027 A O II aa 5005 NSC pO M EP ene Oe RO nT ee ee 5027 ib Op dor Hr 5016 5029 iio 5048 5052 AA RE ER TA SERERE 5011 5012 5013 5015 5019 5025 5030 5031 5032 PEIE SRM eRe ne eee ere eee enn ee A 5033 5034 is Ya a crareiavsraxcccdaweciar naysayers 5000 5001 A RP 5007 5047 5049 5052 IA 5009 Regal E A E ET 5022 5035 ROCOCO ace ness eee a E E EE eee 5017 Imp Scb N E E dai 5003 AA O E 5034 Scientific Atlanta airada iii 5006 5036 5037 5038 aa 5018 LIANE EMNERN TM Pd RP Dp 5003 DPIC c M edad 5052 Standard COMpOnentS dardo 5039 5044 SACO cx vara ten E A a E E 5018 5053 MASAE aoi PINE d MIRA P NEM MB MR EN PUE 5018 rigat T 5018 TocOM toe P LIH EL DL D E UE 5004 5023 jc o
28. Protect your components from overheating e Do not block ventilation holes in the top of the HD Receiver or any other components Make sure to position the components so that air can circulate freely e If you are positioning the components in a stand or rack make sure to allow for proper ventilation e Do not stack components e If you have a stereo amplifier or receiver as a system component please place it on the top shelf or top rack so that hot air rising from it will not flow around other components Make strong connections e Make sure you securely connect cables when making connections When a tight fit makes a secure connection difficult you can sometimes make it easier by gently twisting the cable end while pushing it onto the jack Umportant never twist S Video or Optical Digital Audio cables they have specially shaped ends that must be correctly oriented before connecting Avoid cable damage e Never kink bend or twist optical digital audio cables doing so might break the fragile optical fibers they contain rendering them unable to carry a signal 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 2 Connections amp Setup Choose Your Connection How you connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to your TV or monitor depends on the jacks available on your TV or monitor Please use the following chart to determine which kind of connection you should use based on the kind of input jacks you
29. Turn off Auto Resolution to use the RESOLUTION SETTING switch 65 Using the Menu System 66 m r P HEN JA New Access Card Warning Once an OLD Access Card is replaced by a NEW one the OLD Access Card WILL NO LONGER WORK Please insert the OLD Access Card Go back to the preceding menu Press SELECT PREV or lt to go back Centering the DIRECTV HD Receiver s picture If you re using the RGB or DVI outputs to connect the HD receiver to your monitor you can change the position of the HD receiver s picture on your monitor s screen using the Monitor Setup option in the Installation menu To center the receiver s picture on your monitor s screen 1 Press MENU on the remote control 2 Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT 3 Highlight Installation and press SELECT 4 Highlight Monitor Setup and press SELECT 5 Use the left and right arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the direction you d like to move the picture Press SELECT to move the picture to the left or to the right on your monitor s screen 6 Press PREV when you re finished to return to the Installation menu Press EXIT to exit the menu system Installing a new Access Card Your DIRECTV Service provider may send you a new replacement access card When you receive a new card follow these steps to continue your DIRECTV service without interruption 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight SYSTEM SETUP a
30. a program will be recorded on your tape You might want to turn Caller ID off while you are recording a program Identifying callers With Caller ID turned on when a call is made to the phone line connected to your HD Receiver a message appears on your TV screen telling you the number of the caller To clear the message from your screen press SELECT To set your HD Receiver not to display caller ID messages highlight Disable and press SELECT Reviewing your Caller ID list To see a list of calls you have received 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT 3 Highlight Caller ID and press SELECT the Caller ID menu appears 4 Highlight Review Caller IDs and press SELECT the Review Caller IDs screen appears 5 To see details about any of the listed calls highlight the call from the list and press SELECT A screen appears displaying the total number of calls received from that phone number and the times and dates for the three most recent calls 6 To delete a Caller ID record highlight Delete and press SELECT 7 To return to the Review Caller IDs list highlight Back and press SELECT Chapter 5 PROGRAM GUIDE PROFILES MAILBOX PURCHASES YSTEM ETUP S E S Use Local Time Local Time Setting On On Time Zone Eastern 5 0 Off DST Observation On Status Standard Time in Back and to choose a mode Press SELECT to change the setting
31. and cord The PHONE jack and the included telephone cord connect your HD Receiver to a phone line If your home does not have RJ 11 type phone jacks please contact your phone company to get one installed A continuous land based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV Pay Per View functionality and DIRECTV sports subscriptions Any calls generated by the HD Receiver are toll free These calls are typically made in the middle of the night your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds S Video jack and cable S Video cables and jacks are used to connect to TVs VCRs and other video components equipped with S Video input jacks S Video connections provide a high quality TV picture better than RCA type A V jacks and cables S Video connectors must be correctly aligned before you can plug in the cable Maximum resolution via this jack is 480i This cable carries the video signal only use with audio cables for the audio signal Component video jacks and cables Component video cables and jacks labelled Y PR PB are used to connect the HD Receiver to TVs VCRs and A V receivers equipped with component video input jacks Component video connections provide a TV picture superior to S Video connections Component video jacks use 3 RCA type cables to carry the signal This connection is capable of displaying Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions Component video cables carry video only use with audio cables for the audio signal Chapte
32. and press SELECT Your spending limit will go into effect when the system is locked Setting the screen color and translucency For each of the profiles you can set the screen color and translucency level used to display menu and guide screens You can also choose from four levels of translucency Translucency can be set for the Family profile and the four User profiles To set these screen display options use the Screen Color and Translucency menu items in the menu for the profile you wish to change Setting the current user profile To set the current user profile making that profile s channel list screen color and screen translucency settings active 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT the Profiles menu appears 3 Highlight Set User and press SELECT the user profile list appears 4 Highlight the profile you wish to make active and press SELECT When you select a user profile the list disappears and the profile you selected becomes the current user profile 5 To exit the menu press EXIT on your remote control 57 Using the Menu System ae LIF Sieh E Lock System PROFILES Enter a new password to lock the system Cancel Use SELECT or 0 9 keys to enter your password Press or to move the cursor When the system is unlocked the Lock System menu item is displayed Selecting Lock System displays a screen where you can lock the system
33. by channel name If you don t know what you want to watch and you want to browse a broad range of channels the Grid Guide may be for you Logo Guide The Logo Guide lets you find out what s on by browsing through the channels by highlighting the channels logos 39 Special Features Setting the default Guide style The Program Guide menu item allows you to set which style of guide is displayed when you press the GUIDE button on your remote control Program Guide Grid Guide Grid Guide Name Logo Guide Set Guide Grid Guide Back Press SELECT or gt to access a full screen program guide with numerically ordered channel list E 4 Sieh am Program Guide Grid Guide Grid Guide Name Logo Guide Set Guide Grid Guide Grid Guide Back Grid Guide Name Logo Guide se and to choose a guide style Press SELECT to change the setting Using the Surf Guide To set the default Guide style Press MENU on your remote control The main menu appears on your screen the PROGRAM GUIDE item is highlighted Press SELECT the Program Guide menu appears Use the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to highlight Set Guide A page icon to the right of a menu item indicates that selecting this item will display a list of options Press SELECT on your remote control a list of guide styles appears Highlight the guide style you wish to have displayed when you press the GUIDE button then pres
34. cable to the video input jack on the back of the TV and to the video output jack on the VCR 6 Connect the audio white and red cables to the audio L and R audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the VCR 18 Chapter 2 Optional Connection 2 Connections amp Setup DIRECTV HD Receiver Digital Audio Receiver Cable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Use this connection to take advantage of Dolby Digital quality sound when available Your HD Receiver s digital output jacks can output digital audio signals in either PCM or Dolby Digital format depending on your selection in the Sound setup menu see Setting the Digital Audio Format at the bottom of this page for more information These jacks are designed for connection to an external digital audio receiver decoder Older equipment some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958 may not be compatible with Dolby Digital If the digital audio output is connected to a receiver that cannot decode Dolby Digital signals set the Digital Audio Output setting in the Sound menu to PCM see Setting the Digital Audio Format at the bottom of this page for more information Failure to do so could create a high noise level causing damage to headphones speakers or your hearing DIRECTV HD Receiver Digital Audio Receiver Making the Connection Connect one end of either an optical digital audio cable or a coaxial digital audio cable you do
35. company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a compliant with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this HD Receiver for repair or warranty information please refer to the appropriate section of this manual This product is not user serviceable If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs and may not be allowed Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure that the installation of this HD Receiver modem does not disable alarm equipment consult your Telephone Company or qualified installer This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This e
36. does it support off air signals VCR CONTROL Connect the VCR control cable to this jack Attach the other end of the cable to your VCR s IR receiver see Chapter 2 for more information S VIDEO This jack connects your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts S Video input IR IN This jack is used to connect a wired remote control system which is primarily for professional installers If you re using the remote that was included with your TV don t plug anything into this jack OUT TO TV Using an RF coaxial cable this jack provides a basic connection between your HD Receiver and your TV or VCR VIDEO Using standard video cables these jacks connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to your TV or VCR AUDIO L1 R1 L2 R2 Using standard stereo audio cables these jacks provide stereo audio to your TV VCR or A V receiver DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL Using an optical digital audio cable this jack allows you to connect your HD Receiver to an A V receiver that accepts optical digital audio input RGB OUT Using an RGB monitor cable this jack connects your HD Receiver to a TV that accepts high definition RGB video input DVI with HDCP OUT Using a digital DVI cable this jack connects your HD Receiver to a TV that accepts the unconverted DVI signal from a high definition digital broadcast from satellite or antenna This jack supports HDCP content protection For the best access to high definition programming connect this output to t
37. down door To watch the DIRECTV HD Receiver on your monitor or TV For most RCA GE or Proscan monitors or TVs Press TV on the remote control that came with your HD Receiver Then press the WHO eINPUT button on the remote until you see the signal from the HD Receiver on your TV or monitor For brands other than 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 access the TV s video input channel by e pressing a button on the TV s remote control the HD Receiver s remote control or on the front of the TV see the box below e finding it through the TV s menu system e tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number see the box below e going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV see the box below The box to the left lists of some of the different ways manufacturers label Video Line Input Variations the video input channel Once you ve found the video input channel you Button switch Button on the Channel 4 want press the DIRECTV button on the HD Receiver s remote and use on the TV TV Remote the number buttons to tune the HD Receiver to the desired channel VIDEO VID 1 LINE MERO Go to page 18 TV VIDEO TV VIDEO S VID S VID S VIDEO INPUT SOURCE AUX Chapter 2 15 Connections amp Setup 7 6 DIRECTV HD Receiver K4 me pum as Off air antenna gr o RQ A L1 Y 2 PR CH
38. exchange cost to replace the defective receiver This charge covers the labor cost for its repair Rece ver During the initial 90 days Exchange the defective receiver with a new or at our option refurbished unit After the 90 days and within one year Exchange the defective 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 covers the labor cost for its repair How you get service 74 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 receiver you will be provided with a Service Request SR number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists No returns will be accepted without the SR number If you purchased a system which includes both an antenna and a receiver and the representative determines that your antenna dish is defective they will arrange for its repair or replacement Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Chapter 6 Additional Information Wh
39. gt D gt DVD AUX1 AUX2 DIRECTV AAAA Before the DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control can operate your TV VCR DVD player or other component you must first program the remote control to operate that component See page 32 for more MUTE FORMAT information C mt C 0 9 Number Buttons Press the number buttons to tune to a channel or to enter numbers in the menu system PAGE ANTENNA In VCR mode this button functions as a TV VCR button gt v m Arrows up down left right Used to move through the HD Receivers menu system program guides and on screen displays The right arrow button is also used as a delimiter to enter separate parts of channel numbers like a dash HELP PREV GUIDE SUR INFO O L gt O JSD ON O Q EXIT iC 20 TO QOO O OO WHOeINPUT ANTENNA O0 REVERSE PLAY FORWARD lt j L gt gt RECORD STOP PAUSE Co UD AUDIO FREEZE cALERD SEARCH 4 s t 5 AUDIO A While watching DIRECTV programming press this button to select an alternate audio track In the Guides this button lets you change the guide style CALLER ID C Displays the phone numbers of callers who called you on the phone line connected to your HD Receiver works only if you subscribe to your telephone company s caller ID service In the Guides this button lets you sort programs by category CH CH Change channels on your receiver or if the remote control has been progra
40. it is replaced by the channel name and number in the Logo Guide 2 To move up and down through the channel logos a full page at a time press the CH and CH buttons on your remote control 3 To move the Logo Guide directly to a specific channel press the 0 9 number buttons on your remote control to enter the desired channel number 44 Signal type Information about the program showing on the highlighted channel The channel logo list use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight different logos Chapter 4 112 PPV Exit Watch Now Record Show Times Similar DTV Chapter 4 Movie 1 DJ arde ali DIRECTV Satellite English ta 5 DA 12 PPV Today at 9 00p 10 00p Movie 1 Action Adventure Movie 2000 Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 3 Program Description Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 3 Actor 4 Actor 5 Chief of Police Chiefs brother Policeman Minister Chiefs friend Movie 1 All Channels PG 13 DIRECT VESKO KOROLO Action Adventure Movie 2000 Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 3 Program Description 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 Satellite tas 0 GD DO Style Grid Guide Grid Guide Name Logo Guide 1 Style Times Category Search Search 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 By Credits By Title By Text By Category 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 Concert Special Features 4 As you highlight each channel logo in the Logo Guide information about the program currently showin
41. not have to connect both to the corresponding digital audio output jack on the HD Receiver and to the corresponding digital audio input jack on a Dolby Digital or PCM only receiver or decoder Note Your digital audio receiver back panel may not look exactly like the one pictured here Setting the Digital Audio format After you connect your HD Receiver to your digital audio receiver decoder you must select Digital Audio Output from the Sound setup menu Audio QUIE Default Audio English PROFILES Digital Out Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Digital Decoding Mode At PCM MAILBOX Back PURCHASES Gan SETUP Use and to choose an output format Press SELECT to change the setting 5 Chapter 2 PROGRAM 1 Default Format PCM 2 T TS To set the Digital Audio preference Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight SYSTEM SETUP use the arrow buttons on your remote and press SELECT Highlight Preferences and press SELECT Highlight Audio and press SELECT the Audio menu appears Highlight Digital Out and press SELECT a list appears from which you can choose Dolby Digital or PCM audio formats Select Dolby Digital if you ve connected the HD Receiver to a Dolby Digital capable receiver decoder Select PCM if your digital audio receiver is not Dolby Digital capable See your audio receiver s manual if you re not sure Highlight the format supported by your audio r
42. on an on screen keyboard By Text Lets you find programs for which either the credits or the title match the search term you type on an on screen keyboard By Category Lets you find programs that match the program categories and sub categories you select from an on screen list 45 Special Features Searching by Credits Title or Text To find programs that star a certain actor share a director have a particular character have won a specific award or were created in a certain year search By Credits To search for a program whose title you know search By Title Searching By Text looks at both credits and titles to find programs that match your search terms eres Search 1 li L T 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 2 100 DTV By Credits Exit i By Text By Category ES While viewing the guide press the D button SEARCH on your remote control A search list appears allowing you to choose a type of search Highlight By Credits By Title or By Text then press SELECT The search screen you selected appears If you chose to search By Credits the screen allows you to select a type of credit to search by Highlight one of the five Credit types Actor Director Role Award or Year and press SELECT Highlight the first letter in the word you wish to search for then press SELECT To erase a letter highlight the on screen left arrow and press SELECT To clear the entire entry highlight Exit and press SELECT Continue to
43. one type of VCR so if the VCR type list on the right side of the screen contains more than one type highlight the first type on this list Try them in order until you find the one that passes the test below Highlight Test on the left side of the screen and press SELECT A screen appears displaying instructions for testing the VCR setup Follow the on screen instructions to see if the VCR Manufacturer and Type settings you selected work for your VCR During the test the HD Receiver will attempt to program the VCR to record for a short time When the on screen instructions tell you to do so check the tape to see if your VCR was able to record the test If so your VCR setup is complete If not go through the steps in this process again this time selecting the next VCR Type from the list Once you have set up the VCR control you are ready to use the VCR control to record programs for you See Chapter 4 for more information on reminders and timers 21 Connections amp Setup Turning on your receiver for the first time You have completed the connection steps and are ready to start using your DIRECTV HD Receiver The first step is to turn on the HD Receiver 1 Turn on your TV and set it to display the signal from your HD Receiver If you connected the HD Receiver to video input jacks on your TV you will need to set your TV to display the input from these jacks Usually this is done by pressing a VIDEO INPUT or MODE button on
44. remote If you selected No Dish the HD Receiver will perform an auto scan to put your cable and off air channels into its memory so you can tune them and see them in the on screen guide 25 Connections amp Setup Using Auto Detection to set the dish type To function properly the DIRECTV HD Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish you are using You can specify the dish type using the instructions on the previous page or you can follow the steps below to use Auto Detection to automatically set the dish type Before you can use Auto Detection to set the dish type the dish must be correctly aligned and the HD Receiver must be receiving a strong signal from the satellite To check the satellite signal use the signal meter see the next page for details 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT 3 Highlight Installation and press SELECT 4 Highlight Dish Setup and press SELECT 5 Highlight 4uto Detection and press SELECT Auto Detection The Auto Detection screen appears The HD Receiver starts attempting Detecting your dish type to identify the dish type You can stop the detection process by pressing SELECT during the auto detection procedure Please wait Once the dish type has been identified a screen appears telling you what type of satellite dish you have Stop the on going Auto Detection procedure Press SELECT to stop T AN 6 To accept
45. some high definition programs in high definition format using this product Also whenever possible you should connect both HD and SD interfaces to permit SD viewing of programs if HD viewing is restricted due to copyright restrictions Customer Support For DIRECTV Programming For subscription information or to resolve problems related to programming call DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV 1 800 347 3288 or visit the DIRECTV Web site DIRECTV com For Installation To arrange for the installation of your DIRECTV HD Receiver call the dealer from whom you purchased your system For Hardware To resolve problems related to this DIRECTV HD Receiver call RCA Customer Support at 1 888 901 4388 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 4 What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV HD Receiver e eese rennen 4 Aspect ralio sssr reiese RE NEN 6 Dolby Digital 5 lancia loci 7 Chapter 2 Connections amp Setup 8 Things to Consider Before Making Connections 8 Choose Your Connection eeee e eeeeeeeeenne 9 Insert the Access Card eeeee erre 9 Installing the batteries in the remote control 10 Jacks and cables Rm 10 Connection 1 DIRECTV HD Receiver Monitor with DVI or RGB input jacks
46. sure the telephone line is properly connected e If your system is locked make sure the purchase does not exceed your spending or rating limit e Your access card may have reached its limit Call your service provider for assistance I ve forgotten my password e If you subscribe to DIRECTV call DIRECTV for assistance e If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV 1 Make sure your Dish Type is set to No Dish If you re not sure press MENU then select System Setup Installation Dish Setup Select Dish Type and No Dish 2 Press MENU on the front panel of the HD receiver two times hold it down the second time 3 While holding the MENU button down press the right arrow button on the front panel the COMMANDS menu appears 4 Highlight Terrestrial Password Clearing and press SELECT either on the front panel or on your remote Your terrestrial password will be cleared and you can set it again I m having problems with my 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 button so the remote will control the HD Receiver e Maybe the batteries in the remote control are weak dead or installed incorrectly Try replacing batteries Note that when you replace the batteries you may have to reprogram your remote to control other components IMPORTANT Don t press any remote control buttons while replacing the batteries unless you are resettin
47. the detected dish type setting use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight Back and press SELECT The HD Receiver will reboot Auto Detection Your dish type is Oval 2 Notice The system will be rebooted Press SELECT to continue E Go back to the preceding menu Press SELECT PREY or 4 to go back 26 Chapter 2 Connections amp Setup Testing the DIRECTV HD Receiver The System Test lets you check the status of your satellite signal access card phone line connection and other system information This is helpful in troubleshooting should you experience problems with your HD Receiver To start the System Test 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT 3 Highlight System and press SELECT 4 Highlight System Test and press SELECT System Test The System Test screen appears The test will begin as soon as the screen appears Results are displayed in a moment Tuning Fail e ei PC yen If the test discovers a problem with the satellite tuning check that the Receiver ID LNB Output Fail ie de satellite dish is pointed properly and that nothing is obstructing the direct view to the satellite over time trees can grow enough to block a previously open view Go back to the preceding menu Press SELECT PREV or to go back If the test discovers a problem with the access card check that the card is properly inserted See nsert
48. types of programming satellite off air or cable TV Types of Guides When you want to find out what s on you can use the simple fast Surf Guide the detailed informative Grid Guide or the graphics rich Logo Guide The pages that follow tell you how to access and use each of these Guide types PA Movie 1 112 All Channels DIE PG 13 DIRECTV ANI P d 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 Satellite English AOA 9 00p Boxing Concer Genera Dalma Rose G Electri HZZO C Concer Lunar AA XA Super Movie 1 All Channels 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 PG 13 Satellite DirecTV AIR 0 22 DG Action Adventure Movie 2000 Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 3 Program Description 9 00p 9 30p 10 00p 10 30p Boxing Concert 1 Concert 2 Concert Movie 3 Movie 4 Movie 4 Style Times Category Search Movie 1 All Channels 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 1 PG 13 Satellite DirecTV OIDO Action Adventure Movie 2000 Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 3 Program Description Style Times Category Search Chapter 4 Surf Guide The Surf Guide allows you to quickly scan to see what is on right now while still viewing the channel you are watching great for those times when you just want to quickly check out what s showing on that favorite channel Grid Guide The Grid Guide is the most complete detailed Guide type It lets you see the programs for each channel in a scrollable schedule sorted by channel number or
49. unless you are qualified to do so Motices Attention Telephone Line Interruption A continuous land based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV Pay Per View functionality and sports subscriptions Any calls generated by the DIRECTV HD Receiver are toll free These calls are typically made in the middle of the night your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds Trademark and copyright statements DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and are used with permission All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Macrovision Information This equipment incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited HD receiver pay per view uses only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Program Recording Restrictions Programming may be taped for home viewing only All other taping is expressly prohibited Some programming may not be taped An additional taping fee may be applied Call your program provider for details High definition broadcast copyright limitations Due to copyright restrictions you may not be able to view
50. user profile name highlight Back and press SELECT Editing channel lists Editing channel lists simplifies your channel surfing by removing unwanted channels from your channel list When a profile is active its channel list determines e which channels are skipped when you press the CH CH buttons to scroll through channels and e which channels appear in the Program Guide You can tune to a channel directly by pressing the 0 9 buttons on your remote control even when that channel is removed from the profile s channel list The Family profile is the master profile channel restrictions set in the Family profile apply to the entire DIRECTV System when the system is locked regardless of which user profile is active Channels that are removed from the channel list in the Family profile are blocked for all profiles that is these channels cannot be viewed even when tuned directly using the 0 9 buttons on your remote Continues on next page 53 Using the Menu System To edit a channel list 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight the PROFILES menu item and press SELECT the Profiles menu appears 3 Highlight the profile with the channel list you want to edit Family or User 1 4 and press SELECT the menu for that user profile appears 4 Highlight Edit Channel List and press SELECT the Edit Channel List screen appears Note Editing the Family channel list changes channel acc
51. with other brands Each particular button lights up when you press a valid button in its mode VOL up and down Adjusts the volume level of your TV or audio receiver if the remote has been programmed to control your TV or audio receiver You can control the volume when in TV DIRECTV DVD or VCR mode The VOL and MUTE button commands are transmitted in the format of either the TV or audio receiver whichever one you were controlling before you switched to your current mode WHO INPUT Press to change the current user profile In TV mode Gf the remote is programmed to control your TV this button toggles through the TV s available input sources Chapter 3 31 Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control The DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable components The remote is already programmed to control most RCA GE and Proscan components it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers brands ONeOFF button REVERSE button Note Component buttons AI JSD QS SURF INFO O EXIT button Oo QOO 0 OO Oo O ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY FORWARD c gt S PLAY RECORD STOP PAUSE button Co DA AUDIO FREEZE S A a HOO button The DIRECTV button cannot be programmed 32 Testing the Remote Control To determine whether the universal remote control needs t
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56. 6 To clear the menu from your screen press EXIT on your remote control Purchases Note The Purchases menu is described in detail starting on page 48 Selecting PURCHASES from the main menu lets you review your future and past purchases See Chapter 4 for more information Setting system preferences The System Setup menu in your DIRECTV HD Receiver s menu system allows you to control many of the functions of the HD Receiver The first set of items you can control are system preferences Specifically these preferences you can set include e The language for the on screen menu system e The screen format to use for widescreen program broadcasts e The color of bars in letter box and pillar box screen formats e The closed caption settings e The default screen color for menu and guide screens e The default translucency for menu and guide screens e The audio settings language and PCM or Dolby Digital for digital audio broadcasts 59 Using the Menu System 60 E PROFILES PURCHASES SYSTEM SETUP Use Press M M dw ux Preferences Default Language Englis English Default Channel Banner Spanish Screen Format Bar Color Screen Color Cobalt Blue Translucency Dark Audio Caption Back and to choose a language SELECT to change the setting Setting the language for on screen Menus and Guides To choose a language for the menu and guide screens follow these steps 1 2 oF 4
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58. Connections 9 Analog TV monitor 16 Digital audio receiver 19 Monitor with component video jacks 14 Monitor with DVI jacks 12 Monitor with RGB jacks 12 RF remote 20 VGR 18 VCR control 20 Chapter 6 D Digital audio 7 19 Coaxial 11 Format 19 Optical 11 Output 19 Receiver 19 Digital TV 4 DIRECTV button 30 Dolby Digital 7 19 37 50 DIV output 13 15 DVD button 31 36 DVI 9 11 12 E Exiting menus 51 EXIT button 30 51 F Fine tuning channels 29 FORMAT button 7 30 FREEZE button 30 Full screen 6 7 60 61 G Grid guide 39 41 42 Guide Button 30 52 Default style 40 Grid 41 42 Language 60 Logo 44 45 Surf 40 H HDTV 4 HELP button 31 High definition 2 37 70 Icons 37 INFO button 31 Interlacing 5 IR input 11 L Letterbox 6 37 60 Local network programming 28 Local time 65 Locking unlocking the System 58 Logo guide 39 44 45 M Mailbox 37 51 59 Menu Button 31 Exiting a screen 51 Getting help 51 Language 60 Program guides 52 59 Screen color 57 62 System 51 Translucency 57 62 Music channel 37 MUTE button 31 N NTSC 4 Number buttons 30 O ONeOFF button 31 P Password 58 Pay per view Canceling 49 Future purchases 49 Icon 37 48 Limits 56 57 Ordering 48 Programs 48 PCM 19 Phone jack 10 71 Pillar box 7 61 Preferences 59 PREV button 31 Profiles 51 52 55 559 90 57 Programming the remote 32 Program details 38 Program guide 39 51 52
59. D NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States e This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information Chapter 6 75 Additional Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your HD Receiver Prices are subject to change without notice All accessories are subject to availa
60. HD Receiver Connect the satellite dish antenna feed RG 6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack on the HD Receiver 2 Optional Connect an off air signal to the HD Receiver Use a coaxial cable usually included with an off air antenna to connect an off air antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver 3 Connect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet to the CABLE IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver 4 Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver Connect one end of the supplied phone cord to an RJ11 type modular telephone wall jack the most common type of phone jack Connect the other end to the PHONE jack on the back of the HD Receiver 5 Connect the video from the HD Receiver to your monitor match your monitor s input jacks a Best Connection DVI HDCP Connect a DVI HDCP cable not supplied to the DVI with HDCP OUT jack on the back of the HD Receiver Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI input on the back of your monitor Note Not all monitors with a DVI input support DVI HDTV or DVI HDCP signals Check the user s manual that came with your monitor to see if it supports DVI HDTV or DVI HDCP signals OR b Very Good Connection RGB Connect an RGB cable not supplied to the RGB OUT jack on the back of the HD Receiver Connect the other end of the cable to the RGB input on the back of your monitor 12 Chapter 2 Connections amp Setu
61. IRECTV HD Receiver s on screen Menu MUTE Mutes or unmutes the TV audio Gf the remote control has been programmed to control your TV The VOL and MUTE button commands are transmitted in the format of either the TV or audio receiver whichever one you were controlling before you switched to your current mode ON OFF In DIRECTV mode turns the receiver on or off If in another mode VCR DVD TV AUX and programmed it turns the component on and off When pressed twice within two seconds all components that are on are turned off this feature only works with most RCA GE and Proscan products The component keys also light up one after another counterclockwise in a circle PREV Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the menu system REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs and DVD players SEARCH D In DIRECTV mode accesses the search feature to look for a program listing in the Guide SELECT In DIRECTV mode selects highlighted items in the on screen Menu or Guide SURF In DIRECTV mode displays the receiver s Surf Guide program guide TV VCR DVD AUX1 AUX2 These buttons tell your remote control which component to operate For example to start playing a DVD you would press DVD then press the PLAY button These buttons are pre programmed to work with most GE RCA and Proscan components You will need to program them to work
62. LAY then wait five seconds or until the component button you re trying to program stops flashing At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program so keep pointing it at the component If after five seconds the component 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 component turns off or until all of the component buttons on the remote flash 4 times in unison If the component has not turned off by the time all the component buttons on the remote control flash 4 times in unison then the remote cannot control that particular component The remote exits auto code search If the component you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait two seconds Repeat this step until the component turns back on 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the component button you re trying to program on the remote control turns off This saves the code to that button Chapter 3 Important This remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component Note The DIRECTV button cannot be programmed Component buttons VCR TV DVD AU DIRECTV AAAA Tip If something unexpected happens or if nothing happens when you press a remote control button
63. PURCHASES SYSTEM SETUP Edit current user name up to 8 characters Press SELECT or gt to continue rE j gt ie Edit User Name PROFILES Edit user name by selecting letters Back Cancel Use 4 gt a to move the cursor Press SELECT to enter a character Chapter 5 Using the Nienu System Editing user profile names The four user profiles User 1 to User 4 can be renamed for members of your household The Family and All Channels profiles cannot be renamed You can change the names of User 1 to User 4 profiles to anything you wish using up to eight letters and numbers 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control the main menu appears 2 Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT the Profiles menu appears 3 Highlight the profile you wish to rename and press SELECT the menu for that user profile appears with the Edit User Name item highlighted 4 Press SELECT to start editing the user name for that profile the Edit User Name screen appears 5 Type a new name for the user profile as described below e To type each letter or number in the new name highlight a key on the on screen keyboard and press SELECT Repeat this until you have typed the entire name e If you need to erase letters highlight the on screen left arrow near the top right corner of the keyboard and press SELECT e To erase the entire name highlight Clear and press SELECT 6 When you have finished typing the
64. a composite video cable to VIDEO jack number 1 on the back of the HD Receiver Connect the other end of the cable to the composite video input on the back of your monitor or TV OR c Basic Analog Connection Coaxial Cable Connect a coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the HD Receiver Connect the other end of the cable to the antenna input on the back of your monitor or TV 16 Chapter 2 Connections amp Setup 6 Connect the audio from the DIRECTV HD Receiver to your monitor Connect a pair of RCA type cables to the AUDIO jacks on the back of your HD Receiver Connect the other ends of the cables to the audio input jacks on the back of your TV monitor shown on the previous page or audio receiver not shown Make sure you match the Left white output with the Left input and the Right red output with the Right input See page 19 for instructions on how to connect a digital audio receiver to your HD Receiver 7 If you used the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the HD Receiver to connect it to your TV set the CH switch on the back of the HD Receiver to the channel you plan to use to watch HD Receiver programming channel 3 or channel 4 8 Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch on the front panel The RESOLUTION SELECT switch is behind a flip down door on the right side of the front panel of the HD receiver To open this door push firmly on the top right part of the door to unlatch it Then gently pull the door out and
65. a default screen color and translucency Preferences 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control Default Language English Default Channel Banner Medium Screen Format Bar Color 2 Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT Screen Color Cobalt Blud Cobalt Blue 3 Highlight Preferences the press SELECT 4 Translucency Dark Seagrass Audio Periwinkle Caption Spice Burgundy Back Highlight Screen Color and press SELECT A list appears showing you the screen color options Use and to choose a color Press SELECT to change the setting 5 Highlight a color option and press SELECT When you select a color the screen color list disappears and your color choice is indicated on the Screen Color menu item 6 Highlight Translucency and press SELECT A list appears showing you the translucency options 7 Highlight Light Medium Dark or Opaque Then press SELECT When you select a translucency option the Translucency list disappears and your choice is indicated on the Translucency menu item Setting the default audio preference Programs broadcast with digital audio often provide a number of language choices This preference setting tells your receiver which language to use for digital audio broadcasts offering multiple formats of mes To set the Default Audio preference PROGRAM iiki 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control Default Audio English English Te ae ee a 2 Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and pr
66. ade video cables 14 Chapter 2 Connections amp Setup 6 Connect the audio from the DIRECTV HD Receiver to your monitor Connect a pair of RCA type cables to the AUDIO jacks in the COMPONENT VIDEO section of the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver Connect the other ends of the cables to the audio input jacks on the back of your TV monitor shown on the previous page or audio receiver not shown Make sure you match the Left white output with the Left input and the Right red output with the Right input See page 19 for instructions on how to connect a digital audio receiver to your HD Receiver 7 Set the DTV OUTPUT switch on the HD Receiver to the Y PB PR setting 8 Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch on the front panel The RESOLUTION SELECT switch is behind a flip down door on the right side of the front panel of the HD receiver To open this door push firmly on the top right part of the door to unlatch it Then gently pull the door out and down The front panel door will flip C Ea i c re down Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch to the resolution setting that The RESOLUTION SELECT switch looks the best on your monitor or TV see Chapter 1 for more information on resolutions Note See your monitor or TV user s guide for information regarding its native video resolution Close the flip
67. adventure etc the cast the year it was released and a short description of the plot You can clear the Full Channel Banner from your screen by pressing EXIT on your remote control The Program Detail Screen If you want to see more information than is presented in either the Channel Banner or the Full Channel Banner you can press INFO twice to display the Program Detail Screen The Program Detail Screen displays all of the information provided in the Channel Banner and Full Channel Banner plus complete details about the program and a list of actions you can take related to the program ERA To view the Program Detail Screen Me DJ al change 9 1 ne iur l n Di alu Yamba 1 While watching a TV program press INFO on your remote the Full P Today at 9 00p 10 00p Channel Banner appears 112 PPV Movie 1 pom eT MO 2 Press the INFO button again the Program Detail screen appears 3 Exit Program Description Watch Now Record Actor 1 EEN Bee Show Times ator 3 Pali una guide highlight the program listing you are interested in then press Similar Actor 4 Minister Actor 5 Chiefs friend INFO Another way to view the Program Detail screen is to enter the program Program Detail Screen actions In addition to a description of the program you are watching the Program Detail screen provides a list of actions you can take related to that program Here are descriptions of the actions that might be available for a pr
68. analog television broadcasts NTSC and local off air digital broadcasts ATSC through the AIR IN jack e Unscrambled analog cable TV services for unscrambled cable programming through the CABLE IN jack To view cable TV or DIRECTV programming programming subscriptions are also required Analog TV Digital TV NTSC ATSC SDTV and HDTV The following list shows the differences between the types of signals your HD Receiver can decode Analog TV NTSC Analog TV is the TV you re probably most familiar with Most of the TV broadcasts you receive via a standard off air antenna or from your local cable company are analog TV broadcasts NTSC National Television Standards Committee refers to the group that first established the standards used for conventional analog television broadcasts and TV equipment Digital TV ATSC Digital television sometimes called DTV is a newer method of broadcasting TV signals that delivers higher quality audio and video Digital TV is broadcast in two sets of formats SDTV and HDTV ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee has been working to establish the standards for digital television broadcasts and digital television equipment including both SDTV and HDTV SDTV SDTV is a digital TV format that provides a high quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on standard TV sets see more on resolutions on the next page HDTV HDTV is a digital TV format that provides the hig
69. ange the active profile PROGRAM GUIDE Note Displaying Program Guides The program guide is described in detail in the In addition to selecting PROGRAM GUIDE in the main menu you can press the previous chapter Special Features starting on GUIDE button on the remote control This bypasses the Program Guides menu page and displays the default guide Profiles PROFILES The Profiles menu lets you set up different channel lists and limits for the different members of your family You can set up a main profile the Family profile and up to four separate profiles along with the A Channels profile You can change individual settings for each profile in the Profile menu User profile basics Profiles If your DIRECTV HD Receiver is going to be used by more than one person in Family your household you should consider setting up user profiles for each user User 1 PROFILES L User 2 The Profiles menu allows you to ed a Set User All Channels Setratings limits for the HD Receiver applies to all users Lock System mes e Set pay per view spending limits for the HD Receiver applies to all users PURCHASES SYSTEM SETUP e Edit channel lists for the DIRECTV System and customized lists for individual users Press SELECT or to set up channel limit Rating Limit Spending Limit and favorite screen options e Change the color and translucency of the menu and guide screens for each user
70. arental Guidance Suggested Indicates that some parents may find material in this film unsuitable for children PG 13 Parents Strongly Cautioned Movies with this rating should be investigated by parents before they let children under 13 years of age view the film Restricted Some material not suitable for children 17 years of age or younger Parents are strongly urged to investigate this film before allowing children to view it with them NC 17 This film contains material that is intended to be viewed by adults only This film contains explicit sexual material and is intended to be viewed by adults only Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases To set whether pay per view programs can be purchased on your receiver use the Pay Per View option in the Family profile menu The Pay Per View Allow Block setting in the Family profile applies any time the system is locked regardless of which user profile is active To set your receiver to allow or block pay per view purchases 1 2 Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT the Profiles menu appears with the Family profile highlighted Press SELECT to display the Family profile menu the Family profile menu appears Chapter 5 m Lv e ux Spending Limit PROFILES Use your number buttons on the remote to set nt Bar spending limit per PPV event par Done Cancel Use SELECT or 0 9 keys to enter the val
71. at your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage e Adjustment of customer controls e Damage from misuse or neglect e lt A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries e Units purchased serviced or operated outside the continental U S A and Alaska e For systems intended for use in Alaska this warranty does not cover installation or the dish antenna It only covers the Digital Television System receiver e Loss of programming e Installation 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 pick up the replacement unit in a timely manner Product Registration e 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 warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIME
72. become unavailable If you turn the Local Time Setting on continue with the following steps to set your time zone and whether you wish to observe daylight savings time 7 Highlight Time Zone and press SELECT 8 Highlight your time zone and press SELECT The list disappears and the Time Zone menu item reflects your choice 9 Highlight DST Observation and press SELECT 10 Highlight On or Off then press SELECT The list disappears and the status line indicates either DST in effect or Standard time in effect pc dee UN ae Auto Resolution Detection If you ve used the DVI connection to connect your HD Receiver to your monitor your HD Receiver can automatically detect the highest resolution setting available on some TVs and HD monitors and adjust its output signal to match that resolution The Auto Resolution feature may not work with all monitors To turn on the Auto Resolution feature 1 Press MENU on the remote control Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT Highlight Installation and press SELECT Highlight Auto Resol Setup and press SELECT Choose Auto to turn Auto Resolution on Choose Manual to leave it off and set the resolution using the resolution switch on the front panel p cues uos de 6 Press PREV when you re finished to return to the Installation menu Press EXIT to exit the menu system Note Turning on the Auto Resolution feature disables the RESOLUTION SETTING switch on the HD Receiver s front panel
73. bility A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering and 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 How To Order To place an 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 an order for accessory items 1 800 338 0376 You can buy some accessories on line at www rca com Qe SE 76 Standard Audio Video cable with RCA type phono plugs VH83 price 5 95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio Video Cable is a triple gold tipped cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of stereo components VH84 6 ft price 9 95 Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection VH81 3 ft price 3 95 VH82 6 ft price 4 95 S Video Cable has multi pin connectors on each end for connecting S Video components to your TV VH976 6 ft price 7 95 VH913 12 ft price 14 95 Optical Digital Audio cables help you connect to a component with an Optical Audio In jack such as a Dolby Digital decoder or receiver DV3 G ft price 15 95 DV6 6 ft price 19 95 EDILA SAFO Remote Control RCR160SAM1 Thi
74. ble TV information press EXIT on your remote control The HD Receiver will reboot turn itself off and then back on After rebooting the HD Receiver will acquire and provide program guide information for your local off air and cable TV channels Scanning off air and cable TV channels The program guide can receive programming information for local and cable channels via satellite as described in the previous section Your HD Receiver can also add off air and cable TV channels to the program guide by scanning for signals from any off air antenna or cable TV service connections you have provided To scan for channels from an off air antenna and cable TV service connected to your receiver 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT 3 Highlight Off Air Antenna amp Cable TV and press SELECT 4 Highlight Scan Type and press SELECT to display the list of available channel types 28 Chapter 2 Connections amp Setup m2 The Scan Type list appears allowing you to choose to set your DIRECTV HD p TERM Receiver to automatically scan for channels from Digital Off Air sources Coff TT air ATSC broadcasts Analog Off Air sources standard NTSC TV broadcasts PROFILES a E Cable TV standard NTSC cable TV services or all of these Scan Channels Analog Off Air Add Remove Channels Cable TV PALEY If this is the first time you are setting up this HD Receiver to receive local
75. blocked when your system is locked See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter When you have finished setting the ratings on one screen select Back You return to the TV menu From there you can select the next rating type and continue to set the ratings as described in step 7 Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Entire Audience rating screen TV G General audience Although not specifically designed for children most parents would find this program suitable for all ages TV PG Parental guidance suggested This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age TV MA Mature audience only This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and is therefore unsuitable for anyone under 17 years of age Dialogue cautions are present Language cautions are present Sexual situation cautions are present Violence cautions are present Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Children rating screen TV Y This program is designed to be appropriate for all children TV Y7 This program is designed to be viewed by children age 7 and above TV Y7 FV Similar to TV Y7 but may include strong fantasy violence such as fighting by animated charac
76. d press SELECT Highlight Future Purchases and press SELECT To cancel a purchase highlight the program purchase you wish to cancel and press SELECT A screen displaying program details for the selected purchase appears Highlight Cancel Purchase and press SELECT the Future Purchases screen appears the purchase you canceled is now listed as canceled Note Past programs which you purchased but never watched cannot be canceled Only PPV purchases made from the DIRECTV HD Receiver may be canceled 49 Special Features Alternate Audio English Spanish Spanish DD French German 50 Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Many programs on your DIRECTV HD Receiver offer several audio formats For example some programs are available in alternative languages Some are available in Dolby Digital format a high quality digital audio format You can tell if a program offers alternative audio formats by pressing the INFO button on your remote control while watching a program If one of these icons appears in the Channel Banner an alternative audio format is available 8 Indicates that one or more alternative languages are available for the program DG Indicates that a Dolby Digital version of the audio for the program is available To change the audio format for a program you are watching 1 While viewing a program press the AUDIO button on your remote control a list of available audio formats for th
77. down The front panel door will flip down Locate the RESOLUTION SELECT switch Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch to 480p i The RESOLUTION SELECT switch Close the flip down door gt LJ EA To watch the DIRECTV HD Receiver on your monitor or TV For most RCA GE or Proscan monitors or TVs Press TV on the remote control that came with your HD Receiver Then press the WHOeINPUT button on the remote until you see the signal from the HD Receiver on your TV or monitor Note If you used the OUT TO TV jack to connect your HD Receiver to your TV tune the TV to the channel you selected in step 7 above For brands other than 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 access the TV s video input channel by e pressing a button on the TV s remote control the HD Receiver s remote control or on the front of the TV see the box below e finding it through the TV s menu system e tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number see the box below e going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV see the box below The box to the left lists of some of the different ways manufacturers Video Line Input Variations label the video input channe
78. e program you are watching appears 2 Highlight the audio format you want to use then press SELECT the list of audio formats disappears and the program audio is now played in the format you selected Changing the User setting Your HD Receiver allows you to establish groups of preferences for your family and for up to four individuals For each of these users you can specify the user name a unique channel list and the color and translucency of the on screen guides and menus Detailed instructions for modifying these user settings are in Chapter 5 To set your HD Receiver to operate using the settings specified for one of the users 1 While viewing a program press WHO INPUT on your remote control The Who list appears 2 Highlight the name of the user whose settings you wish to activate then press SELECT The Wbo list disappears and the selected user s settings take effect To clear the Who list without changing the current user press WHO e INPUT or EXIT on your remote Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Using the Nenu System Using the Menu System To display the main menu press MENU on the remote control To use the menu system press the remote control s arrow buttons to highlight your on screen choice and press the SELECT button to select it While using the program guides or menu system you will often see a line of text at the bottom of the screen explaining what you are seeing on screen or telling you what
79. eceiver and press SELECT When you select a format the Digital Out list disappears Your selection appears in the Digital Out line of the Audio menu 19 Connections amp Setup Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna Connection This connection allows your remote control to communicate with the DIRECTV HD Receiver even when you do not have line of sight to the receiver s front panel remote sensor Just as you would adjust a rabbit ear antenna to get a better picture your RF remote may need similar adjustments depending upon your environment RF remote performance will be optimal when the receiving antenna is moved away from other electrical noise sources such as computers VCRs video games etc and the cables connecting these products Note The RF antenna can be connected to the satellite receiver using standard 75 ohm TV coaxial cable which will allow greater flexibility in positioning the antenna away from noise sources for best performance Making the Connection Connect the RF remote antenna to the RF ANT jack on the back of your HD Receiver Using Your Component Once you ve made the RF remote antenna connection you need to enable the RF remote in the HD Receiver s menu system To enable the RF remote 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT 3 Highlight Installation and press SELECT 4 Highlight RF Remote Setup and press SELECT 5 Press the down arr
80. econd screen asking you to confirm your password to make sure you entered it correctly When you have finished locking or unlocking the system the Lock System Unlock System screen disappears and the PROFILES menu is displayed 6 To clear the menu from your screen press EXIT on your remote control Chapter 5 Using the Menu System MAILBOX E i 4 Mailbox MAILBOX 7 DIRECTV News Today 5th April er DIRECTY makes no representatives ex Back DIRECTV News Today 5th April DIRECTY makes no representatives ex DIRECTY News Today 5th April DIRECTY makes no representatives ex Use or to read a mail message Press SELECT to view in more detail PURCHASES SYSTEM SETUP Chapter 5 Reading your mail The MAIZBOX menu lets you to read the mail sent to you by DIRECTV or your service provider 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight MAILBOX and press SELECT The Mailbox screen appears displaying all of the mail you have received both read and unread 3 To read one of the pieces of mail highlight that piece of mail in your mailbox and press SELECT The selected mail message appears 4 To delete the mail message permanently removing it from your mailbox highlight Delete and press SELECT 5 To leave the message in your mailbox and return to the Mailbox screen highlight Back and press SELECT the mail message disappears and the Mailbox screen appears
81. enu appears Highlight Dish Pointing and press SELECT the Dish Pointing screen appears US 6 Use the right arrow button on your remote control to highlight the space for lt the first digit in the ZIP code Use the 0 9 buttons on your remote control to enter your five digit ZIP code When you have entered all five digits the screen updates to display the correct azimuth elevation and for oval dish 18400 types only tilt Dish Pointing Enter your Zip Code Azimuth 152 6 Elevation 49 8 Tilt 101 5 Azimuth is the left to right angle to which you should point your dish Elevation is the up and down angle to which you should point your dish Use SELECT or 0 9 keys to change the code Press or to move the cursor Tilt for oval dishes only is the amount off horizontal you should twist the dish on its axis Write down these numbers and use them to point your satellite dish 7 To return to the Dish Setup menu press PREV on your remote control To exit the menu system press EXIT on your remote control Chapter 2 23 Connections amp Setup Checking the satellite signal strength The Signal Meter allows you to check the strength of the signal from the satellite to your satellite dish This is useful while setting up your satellite dish and while troubleshooting any reception problems you may encounter Satellite signal strength can be affected by how accurately you have pointed the satellite dish and by any obs
82. es use light to send digital audio data to A V receivers equipped to receive and interpret this data The jacks and cables must be aligned before you plug in the cable These jacks and cables may also be covered by protective caps which you must remove before making connections Coaxial digital audio jack and cable cable not included Coaxial digital audio jacks and cables send digital audio data to A V receivers equipped with coaxial digital audio input jacks VCR CONTROL jack and cable The VCR control jack and cable allow your HD Receiver to send signals to your VCR s remote sensor giving you the ability to program your VCR to tape programs for you using simple on screen controls IR IN cable not included This jack is for connecting a wired remote control system which is primarily for professional installers If you re using the remote that was included with your TV don t plug anything into this jack RF antenna and RF ANT jack Connecting the RF remote antenna to the RF ANT jack allows your remote control to communicate with your HD Receiver even when you do not have line of sight to the receiver s front panel remote sensor 11 Connections amp Setup Off air antenna Tilo oman Satellite 1 Dish Antenna DIRECTV HD Receiver RJ11 modular phone jack HD Monitor DVI INPUT Connection 1 DIRECTV HD Receiver Monitor with DVI or RGB input jacks 1 Connect the satellite signal to the
83. es HDTV an ideal format for broadcasting and viewing movies on a TV What happens if you are watching a nearly square shaped 4 3 broadcast on a rectangular 16 9 TV or vice versa Your HD Receiver allows you to choose from a variety of screen formats to help you deal with those scenarios 4 3 TVs showing 16 9 programs For a standard 4 3 TV showing a widescreen program the program is too wide to fit on the screen Your HD Receiver gives you 3 ways to fix the problem 4 3 Monitor Format Options Letterbox Shrinks a 16 9 image so that it fits on Source Signal a 4 3 screen in its entirety and in its original aspect J Letterb Full Zoom d ludas a dn ratio The top and bottom of the screen are empty No ble Notsvalispls Full Stretches a 16 9 image vertically so that it fits l on a 4 3 screen in its entirety and fills the entire 4 3 screen The horizontal scale of the image remains the same t availa Note 4 3 broadcasts are automatically shown in the Full format the left and right portions of the image are cropped on 4 3 monitors or cut Zoom The 16 9 image is shown unaltered but 6 Chapter 1 Introduction 16 9 TVs showing 4 3 programs For a wide screen 16 9 TV a standard 4 3 TV program is too tall to fit on the screen The DIRECTV HD Receiver gives you 3 ways to fix the problem i Pillar box For 4 3 broadcasts this setting places Source Signal 16 9 Monitor Format Options the image in the middle of the screen wi
84. ess SELECT Digital Decoding Mode AL German Back Italian 3 Highlight Preferences the press SELECT Japanese pata 4 Highlight Audio and press SELECT The Audio menu appears with the Default Audio item highlighted Use and to choose an audio language Press SELECT to change the setting 5 Press SELECT on your remote control to display the list of available languages A list of languages appears 6 Highlight the language you wish to use for digital audio broadcasts and press SELECT When you select a language the Language list disappears Your selection is indicated in the Default Audio line in the Audio menu 62 Chapter 5 Timers 1 7 24a 11 5 7 48a 11 5 2 8 00a 11 5 9 00a 11 5 3 Press to review the scheduled timer list Press SELECT PREY or to go back re 1 ee Timer 1 Program Title Channel 100 DTV Start Time uu ee E 11M 5 End Time 3a EJ E 11M 5 Mode Once O OK Cancel Use SELECT or 0 9 keys to change the settings Press or to move the cursor Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers The Timers item in the SYSTEM SETUP menu lets you review modify or create new program reminders and program recording timers 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT the System Setup menu appears 3 Highlight Timers and press SELECT the Timers screen appears if you ve already scheduled
85. ess for all profiles The All Channels profile cannot be edited 5 Edit the list using the controls as described below Channels included in the channel list To remove When you finish editing J E gt the channel cm list highlight Edit Channel List Family Back and press PROFILES a channel SELECT View from the list Cancel returns del e EE ress SELECT you to the Back AE pm DTV previous Cancel screen without TERETE DTV pal ud changing the DIV channel list To channel list Block All DTV add a channel Move all l DTV to the channel channels into list highlight it the View list or here and press Block fist Use or 0 9 keys to choose a channel to move SELECT Press SELECT to move the channel to the blocked list Channels that are removed from the channel list do not appear in the Program Guide and they are skipped when you change channels with the CH and CH buttons 6 When you ve finished editing the list highlight Back and press SELECT Setting rating limits To control the ratings of the programs your family can watch set rating limits in the Family profile Rating limits set in the Family profile apply to the entire DIRECTV System no matter which user profile is active as long as the system is locked There are various systems used to rate TV programs Your DIRECTV HD Receiver allows you to set limits for the following kinds of ratings e TV program ratings for
86. g on the highlighted channel appears in the Channel Banner To see more information on the program press the INFO button on your remote control The Program Detail screen appears showing complete information about the program on the highlighted channel and a list of actions you can take related to that program To return to the Logo Guide highlight Back on the left side of the screen and press SELECT Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide To tune to a program or channel listed in the Logo Guide 1 Highlight the channel you want to watch 2 Press SELECT the Logo Guide disappears and the channel you selected fills the screen Switching to another guide style To switch from the Logo Guide to the Grid Guide or Grid Guide Name while you re in the guide 1 With the guide displayed on your screen press the A button CAUDIO on your remote control a list of guide styles appears 2 Highlight the guide style you wish to view then press SELECT The Guide Style list disappears and the guide appears in the style you chose Searching for programs in the guide You can search the entire list of programs stored in your DIRECTV HD Receiver s program guide to find exactly the program you wish to see There are four ways to search the Guide By Credits Lets you find programs that match the actor director role award or year you type on an on screen keyboard By Title Lets you find programs that match the program title you type
87. g the remote If you press a remote control button while replacing the batteries you may need to reprogram the remote to operate other components Reprogramming may also be required if dead or weak batteries have been allowed to remain in the remote e The remote may need to be reset 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 Gif necessary reprogram the remote e If you are trying to operate a component other than the HD Receiver that you have programmed the remote to control make sure you press the corresponding component button DVD VCR etc first The remote button for the component you re trying to control should light up when you press a valid button for that component If it doesn t press the component button again to put the remote in that mode A remote control component button starts flashing e The batteries in the remote control are running low and should be replaced soon Note that when you replace the batteries you may have to reprogram your remote to control other components I ve temporarily lost the satellite signal e Your satellite system may be experiencing rain fade a temporary loss of the satellite signal due to the signal s inability to penetrate unusually heavy rain clouds or rainfall Rain fade is usually brief lasting only as long as the heavy rain cloud condition persists 68
88. gram reminder Press SELECT twice to set the program to be recorded on your VCR 9 00p 9 30p 10 00p 10 30p 9 00p 9 30p 10 00p 10 30p Boxing Concert 1 Boxing Concert 1 Concert 2 Concert Concert 2 Concerta A clock icon is added to the program listing when a A REC icon replaces the clock item when a recording program reminder is scheduled timer has been scheduled Once you have set a reminder the HD Receiver displays a message to remind you about the program right before it begins To use the program recording feature you must have correctly connected and positioned the VCR control cable You must also set up the HD Receiver to communicate with your VCR see page 20 for more information Make sure there is a tape in your VCR and that the VCR is turned off before the start time of any programs you have set to be recorded For information on modifying existing timers see page 63 Chapter 4 47 Special Features Pay per view icon Movie 112 All Channels 9 10p P PPV PG 13 DIRECT VIEIRA Action Adventure Movie 2000 Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 3 Program Description A 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 Satellite Arr AMAT a SELECT to Today at 9 00p 10 00p 112 PPV Movie 1 Price to View 2 99 Exit Action Adventure Movie 2000 Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 3 Buy 2 99 Program Description Watch Now Episodes Show Times Similar 48 Pay per view programs Your DIRECTV HD Receiver gives you access to many pay pe
89. he corresponding DVI HDCP input that supports HDCP technology on your HDTV Monitor 70 Chapter 6 Additional Information DTV OUTPUT SELECT switch This switch determines the signal type your DIRECTV HD Receiver outputs Set it according to the way you connected the HD Receiver to your monitor either for the COMPONENT OUT jacks or for the DVI HDCP OUT and RGB OUT outputs CH 3 4 switch This switch sets the channel for viewing the signal from the OUT TO TV signal on your TV COMPONENT VIDEO Y PR PB video Using standard A V cables these jacks connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts component video input DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL Using a coaxial digital audio cable this jack allows you to connect your HD Receiver to an A V receiver that accepts coaxial digital audio input RF ANT Connecting the RF antenna to this jack allows your remote control to communicate with your HD Receiver even when you do not have line of sight to the receiver s front panel remote sensor AUDIO Lt Rt Using standard stereo audio cables these jacks provide an A V receiver capable of decoding Dolby Surround signals with the left right center and surround audio channel signals PHONE A telephone line connected to this jack allows you to order pay per view programming and use the HD Receiver s caller ID display feature you must subscribe to a caller ID service through your phone company for caller ID to work Chapter 6 71 Add
90. hest quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on computer monitors and HDTV ready TV displays What equipment is required to view HDTV programming To view HDTV programming you ll need a television set or HD monitor in addition to your HD Receiver For access to DIRECTV High Definition programming you ll need a triple LNB Multi Satellite antenna along with a DIRECTV HD Receiver and an HD monitor To receive analog and digital off air television broadcasts you ll need an off air antenna reception may vary based on geographic location To receive cable TV programming you ll need a cable TV connection provided by your local cable TV service provider 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Resolution and interlacing Two of the elements that determine the quality of a TV picture are resolution and interlacing e Resolution For TV equipment and broadcasts resolution is defined by the number of horizontal lines displayed to make up each frame of a video image The more lines of resolution used to draw each frame of video the more detailed and sharp the picture will be Standard TV resolution uses 480 horizontal lines to make up each frame of video HDTV uses either 720 lines or 1080 lines to make each video frame e Interlacing When TVs display video they display a new video frame at a rate that is faster than your eye can see from 24 to 60 frames per second depending on the TV and broadcast Interlacing refers to whether each of th
91. ideo RF input output VCR control IR input Modem CH 3 4 switch Resolution select switch DTV output select switch Access Card 1 input 2 RCA 1 Component video output CY PD Pr 1 RGB output 1 DVI output 6 RCA 3 pairs X Left amp Right 1 Optical digital audio output 1 Coaxial digital audio output 1 output 2 input 1 off air 1 analog cable 1 output channel 3 4 modulated RF antenna input 1 VCR control output 1 mini jack RJ 11 connector Toggle switch Ch 3 or Ch 4 1080i 720p 480p i DVI RGB Y Pb Pr 1 Access Card slot Specifications are subject to change without notice 73 Additional Information RCA Satellite Product System or Receiver Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase 90 days from date of purchase Unit exchange which includes parts and labor 91 days to 1 year from date of purchase Unit exchange which includes parts only you pay the labor 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 System During the initial 90 days Exchange the defective portion of your system with a new or at our option refurbished unit After the 90 days and within one year Exchange the defective portion of your system with a new or at our option refurbished unit We will charge you a flat
92. ignal it is capable of using Note If you connect your TV to the VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT or TV OUT jack and you view a high definition program with the HD Receiver s RESOLUTION SELECT switch set to either 720p or 10801 the picture will be slightly cropped at the top and bottom the very top and bottom edges of the image will not appear on the TV screen To avoid this problem set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch to the 480p i position if your TV is connected to one of the composite video outputs Also since the RGB COMPONENT and DVI jacks do not output the 480i video format do not connect a standard definition TV capable of displaying only 480i video to the RGB COMPONENT or DVI jacks If you use the DVI jack for the best access to high definition programming connect the DVI HDCP output to the corresponding DVI HDCP input on your High Definition Television HDTV or HDTV Monitor that supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP technology Aspect ratio In addition to resolution and interlacing HDTV is also defined by the aspect ratio of its broadcasts Aspect ratio means the ratio of the screen s width to its height For analog TV and SDTV the aspect ratio is 4 units wide by 3 units high usually written 4 3 This is the familiar shape of conventional TVs slightly wider than they are tall For HDTV broadcasts the aspect ratio is 16 9 nearly twice as wide as it is talD like the shape of movies shown in theaters This mak
93. ing type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Caution These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions
94. ish Antenna Monitor TV COMPONENT Connection 2 DIRECTV HD Receiver Monitor with component video input jacks 1 Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver Connect the satellite dish antenna feed RG 6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack on the HD Receiver 2 Optional Connect an off air signal to the HD Receiver Use a coaxial cable usually included with an off air antenna to connect an off air antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver 3 Connect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet to the CABLE IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver 4 Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver Connect one end of the supplied phone cord to an RJ11 type modular telephone wall jack the most common type of phone jack Connect the other end to the PHONE jack on the back of the HD Receiver 5 Connect the component video output jacks from the HD Receiver to your monitor s component video input jacks Connect the ends of the component video cables to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks on the HD Receiver Connect the other ends of the component video cables to the corresponding input jacks on the back of the TV or monitor Note Make sure you connect jacks corresponding to their labels For example the PR output on the HD Receiver should be connected to the PR input on the monitor the PB output to the PB input and the Y output to Y input Make sure you use video gr
95. itional Information FCC Customer Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA On the back or bottom side of this equipment is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US GIS5XXXXXXXXX If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular RJ11 plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See installation instructions for details The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company The REN number is located on the label of this product If this HD Receiver modem causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone
96. k Locked The system is locked Unlocked The system is temporarily unlocked Mail There are unread mail messages from DIRECTV in your system mailbox Music channel The current channel is a music only channel Pay per view program The current program is a pay per view program Dolby Digital The current program is being broadcast using a Dolby Digital audio track Because all high definition broadcasts use Dolby Digital audio the icon does not appear for HDTV broadcasts amp 8 8 B Don E Letterbox The current program is being broadcast using the letterbox widescreen video format High definition The current program is a High Definition broadcast HDTV Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 37 Special Features The Full Channel Banner The Channel Banner provides quick information as you switch channels on your DIRECTV HD Receiver If you want to see information about the channel you are currently watching simply press the INFO button on your HD Receiver s remote control Pressing the INFO button displays the Full Channel Banner The Full Channel Banner displays all the information found in the smaller D All Channels 9 10p Jue 2 28 2002 Channel Banner plus more details about the program For example the PPV IRECTV 9 00p 10 00p bs IDG B E a Full Channel Banner for a movie might display the category for the movie Program Description drama comedy action
97. k and press SELECT To exit the menu system and return to TV viewing press the EXIT button on your remote 63 Using the Menu System Caller ID PROGRAM l Display Caller IDs On Review Caller IDs PROFILES Back MAILBOX PURCHASES Gan ETUP S E S Enable or disable the caller ID info for calls Press SELECT or to continue Disable de E UE C04 Review Caller IDs 800 999 9997 7 02a 11 5 DIRECTV or to choose a Caller 1D U Press SELECT to review the record in more detail 64 Reviewing and controlling Caller ID The Caller ID item in the System Setup menu lets you view a list of the calls you ve received on the telephone line connected to your DIRECTV HD Receiver It also lets you turn the Caller ID feature on or off The Caller ID feature only works if you subscribe to the caller ID service provided by your local telephone service To turn the Caller ID feature on or off 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT 3 Highlight Caller ID and press SELECT the Caller ID menu appears 4 Highlight Display Caller IDs and press SELECT a list appears allowing you to turn the Caller ID feature On or Off 5 Highlight On or Off from the list then press SELECT the list disappears and the Display Caller IDs menu item in the Caller ID menu reflects your choice Note Caller ID messages for incoming calls that occur while you are taping
98. l Once you ve found the video input Button switch Button onthe Channel channel you want press the DIRECTV button on the HD Receiver s on the TV TV Remote remote and use the number buttons to tune the HD Receiver to the VIDEO VID 1 desired channel SIGNAL LINE VID 1 VID Go to page 18 VID 2 VIDEO TV VIDEO TV VIDEO S VID S VID S VIDEO INPUT SOURCE AUX Chapter 2 17 Connections amp Setup Optional Connections Once you ve connected the DIRECTV HD Receiver to your TV or monitor you can connect it to a VCR or a digital audio receiver You can also connect a VCR controller as well as an RF antenna for use with your remote control The next four pages show you how to make these optional connections Optional Connection 1 DIRECTV HD Receiver VCR Cables Audio Video 2 sets and Coaxial 2 DIRECTV HD Receiver AIR IN Monitor TV ANTENNA IN 1 Connect a coaxial cable to the HD Receiver s OUT TO TV jack Connect the other end to the VCR s antenna input jack 2 Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR s antenna output and to the antenna or cable input jack on the TV 3 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO 2 output jack on the HD Receiver Connect the other end of the video cable to the video input jack on the VCR 4 Connect one pair of audio white and red cables to the AUDIO 2 output jacks on the HD Receiver Connect the other end of the pair to the audio input jacks on the VCR 5 Connect the video
99. mat for a program 50 Changing the User setting 50 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System 51 Using the Menu System eeeeeeee erre 51 EXI a ICON t E RA 51 Main Menu Nic LS 51 Program GUNG me 52 A A 52 Editing user profile names cccooocconcccccnncnccnnononannns 53 Editing channel USES NT TE cal 53 Setting rating liMitS ccccccccocnncnnnccccnonnonnncnnnonanonos 54 Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases 56 Setting a pay per view spending limit 57 Setting the screen color and translucency 57 Setting the current user profile 57 Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System 58 Reading your mail eeeeceeeeeeee ener 59 A ade cam taste ieit Eas 59 Setting system preferences eee 59 Setting the language for on screen Menus and A no 60 Setting the screen format occcccccocccccccncncncononnnnnnnonnnos 60 Setting the bar color for Letter box and PAW OK RET 61 Setting the closed caption options 61 Setting the default screen color and Want O P anes 62 Setting the default audio preference 62 Reviewing and modifying reminders and Earl A 63 Reviewing and controlling Caller ID 64 Setting the L
100. mmed on your TV or VCR In the receiver s guide screens these buttons scroll a page at a time They also work as chapter skip buttons on some DVD players DIRECTV Makes the remote control operate your HD Receiver e g to change channels access the Guide or get information about a program Your remote control does not need to be programmed to operate your HD Receiver This button lights up when you press a valid button in DIRECTV mode EXIT Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing FORMAT Cycles through the formats available for your display type FREEZE B In DIRECTV mode takes a still picture of the TV screen Press FREEZE again to return to normal viewing please note that you won t see the part of the program you missed while the picture was frozen In the Guide this button lets you see program listings for different times GUIDE In DIRECTV mode displays the HD Receiver s full on screen Program Guide Note The component button corresponding to the mode you re in flashes when the remote batteries are low and you press a button on the remote 30 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control HELP In DIRECTV mode displays instructions about the screen or menu currently displayed INFO In DIRECTV mode displays the Channel Banner and information about the current program MENU In DIRECTV mode displays the D
101. n from input signal format to display format The table below details the results you get with each combination of input signal format and TV display format For 10801 720p 480p or 480i signals With the RESOLUTION SELECT The Component RGB and DVI The Video Out TV Out and switch set to jacks will output S Video jacks will output Note for DVI Output users If you ve used the DVI output to connect the HD Receiver to your monitor you can use the Auto Resolution feature to get the best resolution supported by your monitor automatically without having to set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch see page 65 for instructions on turning Auto Resolution on The Auto Resolution feature may not work with all monitors Continues on next page Chapter 1 5 Introduction For example if you have a standard resolution TV you would set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch to 480p i Then programs received by the DIRECTV HD Receiver at any resolution would be converted to a resolution of 480p or 480i for display on your television This information can also help you decide how to connect your TV and VCR to the HD Receiver For example if you have a High Definition TV capable of displaying 10801 and a standard VCR you would want to use the COMPONENT RGB or DVI jacks whichever your TV accepts to connect the HD Receiver to your TV You would then use a VIDEO output jack to connect your VCR This will provide each component with the highest quality video s
102. nd press SELECT 3 Highlight Installation and press SELECT 4 Highlight New Access Card and press SELECT the New Access Card screen appears 5 To start replacing your access card highlight OK and press SELECT On screen instructions tell you how to replace your old card with the new one Follow those instructions Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your HD Receiver The System menu allows you to view a list of important details about your HD Receiver as well as a list of features supported by your HD Receiver To view this information use the System Information and System Features items in the System portion of the System Setup menu Viewing information on automatic system upgrades The System Upgrades menu item in the System menu provides information about the current software on your HD Receiver and a history of when previous upgrades have been downloaded to your receiver To view this information use the System Upgrades item in the System portion of the System Setup menu Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Additional Information Troubleshooting Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV HD Receiver have no picture and no sound and the POWER light does not light e Make sure your HD Receiver is plugged into a working power outlet If it is make sure the unit is turned on If the receiver is plugged into a power strip make sure the strip is plugged in and turned on
103. ndle the signals for different TV channels When setting up your satellite dish you should try to maximize the signal strength across all of the satellites and transponders To check the signal strength for different satellites oval dishes only or different transponders use the left and right arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight Satellite or Transponder then use the up and down arrow buttons to change the setting The signal meter updates to show you the signal strength for the new satellite or transponder Chapter 2 Setting the dish type manually Connections amp Setup To function properly your DIRECTV HD Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish you are using You can set the dish type manually using the instructions below See the next page for information on how to set the dish type automatically Note For access to DIRECTV High Definition programming you will need an oval triple LNB satellite dish antenna Please wait until guide data is downloaded Installation Acquiring guide data oe 4 2 gt da Select Dish Type Dish Type Round Use or SELECT to change the dish type Press to continue ae LF NE Cf Select Dish Type SETUP Dish Type Back Round Warning New setup takes a minute or more Press SELECT to continue Cancel Use or SELECT to change the dish type Press to continue Chapter 2 To set the dish type manually
104. nge and press SELECT Then use the up or down arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight an option for that setting Press SELECT to confirm your selection To exit the menu system press EXIT on your remote control Note If you turn on closed captions on both your DIRECTV HD Receiver and your TV you may see overlapping closed caption displays To avoid this problem turn on closed captions on either the TV or the HD Receiver not both 61 Using the Menu System Setting the default screen color and translucency The Screen Color options in the Preferences menu let you set a default screen color for the menu and guide screens There are four color choices Cobalt Blue Seagrass Periwinkle and Spiced Burgundy Screen colors can also be set separately for the Family profile and the four User profiles those choices will override the default screen color selection you set here when those profiles are active The Translucency options in the Preferences menu let you set a default translucency level for the menu and guide screens controlling how much TV program content you can view through the on screen menu and guide screens You can choose from four levels of translucency Light Medium Dark and Opaque no translucency Translucency can also be set separately for the Family profile and the four User profiles those choices will override the default translucency selection you set here when those profiles are active m To set
105. nstructions By default the DIRECTV button is used to control Wvouwanttosentral Second ToncHCA the HD Receiver and the AUXI button is used to control a second RCA satellite satellite receiver use the AUX1 or AUX2 or HD receiver buttons See the Using Automatic Code If your second receiver is an RCA GE or Proscan and you want to control it zu e using the AUX1 button use code 5001 Code 5000 is used by the DIRECTV button which can t be re programmed Changing the RF Remote Control Code Your remote control is equipped with Radio Frequency RF functionality This means that the remote control can operate your HD Receiver using both IR infrared signals and RF signals IR signals require line of sight to the receiver s front panel remote sensor RF signals can operate the receiver from other parts of your house even through walls Installing your RF remote control antenna will increase the range of your satellite receiver s remote control signal See page 20 for more information If you are experiencing interference from other RF remote controls or devices you may need to change the RF remote control code to avoid conflicts s To change the Satellite Receiver s RF Code RF Remote Setup 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight System Setup and press SELECT Your receiver is using following code as your RF remote code Highlight Installation and press SELECT 000 2 3 Scone a 4
106. o be programmed turn a component on such as a VCR point the remote at the VCR and press the VCR button Then press the ONeOFF or CH and CH buttons to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If not the remote needs to be programmed for VCR mode Repeat for other components and modes There are two ways to program the remote control Automatic Code Search or Direct Entry Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control many of the components connected to your TV If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your components press the EXIT button until the component button you re trying to program is no longer lit 1 Turn on the component you want to control VCR DVD player etc 2 Press and hold the button you want to program While holding the component button press and hold ONeOFF until all of the component buttons VCR TV DVD DIRECTV AUX1 and AUX2 flash Then release both buttons Note The AUX1 and AUX2 buttons will only search through the codes for their default type of component during the automatic code search satellite and HD Receivers for AUX1 and audio components for AUX2 If you want to use these buttons for a different type of component for example a DVD player for AUX1 then use direct entry to program these buttons See the next page for more information 3 Point the remote at the component press and release P
107. ocal Time options 65 Auto Resolution Detection eeeeeesssss 65 Centering the DIRECTV HD Receiver s picture 66 Installing a new Access Card 66 Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your HD Receiver 66 Viewing information on automatic system UPOlades ccccccceccceseesssseeeeeeeeeeeeseneeseeees 66 Chapter 6 Additional Information 67 Troubleshooting ivonne iia 67 Front panel controls and lights 69 Back Panel Switches and Input Output Jacks 70 FCC Customer Information esse 72 DIRECTV HD Receiver Specifications 73 Limited Warranty cassssaed ciis iiv ex da dicda Hua re sda RUE ad Oed 74 Accessory Information eeeeee eee erre 76 ijs eC 77 Chapter 1 Introduction What kinds of TV programming can watch with the DIRECTV HD Receiver Your HD High Definition Receiver lets you receive television programs from a wide range of sources and display them on virtually any TV or monitor Using the AIR IN SATELLITE IN and CABLE IN jacks on the back of the HD Receiver you can receive television programs from e HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV programming via digital satellites through the SATELLITE IN jack e Local off air
108. of the remote control buttons while you re replacing old batteries If you press a remote control button while replacing batteries you will need to reprogram the remote control to operate other components The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver uz S VIDEO N RT im e RF jacks and coaxial cable The OUT TO TV RF jack on the HD Receiver uses a coaxial cable to connect to your TV or VCR This jack provides monaural sound and a good TV picture An RF jack is also used for standard analog NTSC and digital CATSC TV antenna connection CAIR IN for a cable TV service connection CABLE IN and using an RG 6 coaxial cable for the satellite dish SATELLITE IN input connection Audio Video out jacks and cables RCA type Audio Video jacks and cables provide stereo sound and a better TV picture than RF jacks and cables Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to a TV VCR or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier The VIDEO output jacks provide a basic quality composite video signal using RCA type cables Maximum resolution via this jack is 480i The AUDIO jacks can be used to connect the HD Receiver to an A V receiver The audio video jacks on the back of the receiver and the audio video cable connectors are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio Telephone jack
109. ogram not all actions are available for every program Back Displays the last screen you viewed before entering the Program Detail screen Exit Exits the menu screen and displays the last channel you were viewing Buy S Price For pay per view programs allows you to purchase the program Record Allows you to tape a program on your VCR if you ve set up VCR Control see page 20 for more information Cancel S Price For pay per view programs that you have previously purchased but that have not yet aired lets you cancel your purchase Watch Now Displays the channel airing the program described 38 Chapter 4 Special Features Schedule For future programs allows you to set your receiver to remind you when the program is about to start or to set the receiver and VCR to record the program Unschedule For programs you have previously scheduled for a reminder or recording allows you to cancel the reminder or recording Episodes For programs broadcast as episodes allows you to view a list of the program s other episodes present in the guide Show Times Displays a list of times and channels for viewing the program Similar Displays a list of programs that have aspects in common with the program Finding out what s on the Program Guides Your DIRECTV HD Receiver provides access to detailed information about TV schedules If you want to know what s on just use the Guide The Guides provide scheduling information for all
110. ol to move the Surf Guide directly to a specific channel As you highlight each program listing its information appears in the Channel Banner To see more information on a highlighted program press INFO on your remote the Full Channel Banner appears To get information on a channel rather than a program use the arrow keys on the remote to highlight the channel number To show more time in the program listings press the right arrow button on your remote Each time you press the right arrow the Surf Guide expands by 30 minutes up to a maximum 2 hour display To reduce the Surf Guide in 30 minute blocks press the left arrow button To watch a program you see listed in the Surf Guide highlight that program then press SELECT Chapter 4 Special Features Using the Grid Guide The Grid Guide displays a Channel Banner and a channel list It provides access to the complete set of guide features including the ability to search for programs schedule reminders and recordings etc Arrow marking the Title of the highlighted Current time current time program or channel and date Movie Picture in Guide AAN All Channels 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 shows you the BD PG 15 Satellite Signal type D program you re MIN IRECT II watching 4 Action Adventure Movie 2 000 Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 3 ctor iiia E BH Program Description highlighted in the guide Today 9 00p 10 00p 10 30p highlighted EILEEN
111. on to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code that 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 provided 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 close to the point of cable entry as practical This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This satellite receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your HD 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 material
112. onents To Operate the Component 1 Press the component button TV VCR DVD DIRECTV AUX1 or AUX2 to set the remote to control the component 2 Press ONeOFF to turn the component on or off 3 Use the remote control buttons that apply to that component The component button on your remote lights up when you press valid buttons while in that component s mode Note Your remote s buttons might operate differently for other components especially when you re using another component s menu system Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR cable box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote control to operate the TV press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode If you want the remote to operate the VCR press the VCR button The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button that works in that mode For example if you re in TV mode and you press the VOL button the TV button lights up This tells you that the command to increase the volume is being sent to the TV and not the satellite receiver for example 33 Using the Remote Control Controlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver The remote can control two RCA satellite or HD receivers From the main menu select System Setup then Installation then Remote Setup Then follow Note the on screen i
113. ose frames contains all of the lines of video for each frame or every other line Interlaced signals take every other line from 2 frames of video each lasting 1 60th of a second and combine them into one frame lasting 1 30th of a second In non interlaced video referred to as progressive scan video video frames are displayed every 1 60th of a second containing all of the lines of video information for each frame The specifications for video resolutions are usually stated by giving the number of horizontal lines followed by either the letter 7 for interlaced video or p for progressive scan video Most standard TV broadcasts are 480i 480 lines of interlaced video resolution Some DVDs and non HDTV digital TV broadcasts use 480p The ATSC specification for HDTV broadcasts and equipment requires either 1080i or 720p Video output options The DIRECTV HD Receiver is able to receive broadcasts in any of the resolutions mentioned above It can also display programs on TVs or monitors capable of displaying any of those resolutions To set up your HD Receiver to handle the combinations of incoming video formats and TV display capabilities set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch on the front panel see page 69 for more information to match the highest resolution your TV or monitor is capable of displaying If you re not sure about your TV s resolution see your TV s manual for this specification The HD Receiver will then do the appropriate conversio
114. ote control to set the screen type to match the type of TV you have Choose 4 3 for a standard TV or 16 9 for a widescreen TV Use the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the format you wish to use to display programs that do not match your TV screen shape For standard 4 3 TVs displaying widescreen broadcasts your choices are Letter Box Displays the entire program image fitting the program to the screen by applying black gray bars to the top and bottom of the screen Full Displays the entire program image fitting the program to the screen by stretching the image vertically so that it fills the screen Zoom Enlarges the image to fill the screen cropping some of the left and right edges of the program image Chapter 5 PROGRAM GUIDE PROFILES MAILBOX PURCHASES SYSTEM SETUP Use Press Chapter 5 Caption Display On Digital Option Service 1 Service 1 Analog Option CC Service 2 Display Style Service 3 Back Service 4 Service 5 Service 6 and to choose an option SELECT to change the setting mo j LIEN JE a Using the Nienu System For widescreen 16 9 TVs displaying standard 4 3 programs your choices are Pillar Box Displays the entire program image fitting the program to the screen by applying black gray bars to the left and right sides of the screen Full Displays the entire program image fitting the program to the screen by stretching the image horizontally so
115. ow button on your remote control to highlight Enable then press SELECT If you have other RF remote controls you may want to change the RF code to avoid conflicts To change the RF code see the instructions on page 34 Optional Connection 4 VCR Control DIRECTV HD Receiver VCR control cable VCR The VCR control cable allows your HD Receiver to program your VCR to record a TV program By selecting a record option from the on screen program guide you can direct the VCR control cable to flash signals to the VCR s remote control sensor programming the VCR to tape a TV program for you Locating the VCR s Infrared Remote Control Sensor The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote control sensor on your VCR Some VCRs have a label that identifies the remote control sensor but others do not If the IR sensor is labeled on your VCR affix the VCR Controller directly over the sensor For VCRs that do not label the sensor you can use the VCR s remote control to locate the VCR s sensor before affixing the VCR Controller cable 20 Chapter 2 DIRECTV HD Receiver Back Panel Setting up the VCR control Before you can use the VCR control cable to program your VCR you must tell your receiver what kind of VCR you have 1 2 2 4 Connections amp Setup To Find the VCR s Remote Control Sensor Hold the VCR s remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR Slowly mo
116. p Connect the audio from the DIRECTV HD Receiver to your monitor Connect a pair of RCA type cables to the AUDIO jacks on the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver Connect the other ends of the cables to the audio input jacks on the back of your TV monitor shown on the previous page or audio receiver not shown Make sure you match the Left white output with the Left input and the Right red output with the Right input See page 19 for instructions on how to connect a digital audio receiver to your HD Receiver Set the DTV OUTPUT switch on the HD Receiver to the DVI RGB setting Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch on the front panel The RESOLUTION SELECT switch is behind a flip down door on the right side of the front panel of the HD receiver To open this door push firmly on the top right part of the door to unlatch it Then gently pull the door out and down The front panel door will flip o A o N Se e w __ ET down The RESOLUTION SELECT switch Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch to the resolution setting that looks the best on your monitor or TV see Chapter 1 for more information on resolutions Note See your monitor or TV user s guide for information regarding its native video resolution Close the flip down door To watch the DIRECTV HD Receiver on your monitor or TV For most RCA
117. perience that provides much of the dynamic range 360 degree imaging and sonic excitement of a real theater Not all Digital TV programming is broadcast using Dolby Digital 5 1 For DIRECTV programming you can see which programs are broadcast using this high quality audio standard by checking the Info Banners and Program Guides for the Dolby Digital icon BO To take full advantage of the Dolby Digital 5 1 capabilities of your HD Receiver you will need a Dolby Digital 5 1 compatible A V receiver connected to the HD Receiver through the DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL jack or the DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAD jack Chapter 1 7 Chapter 2 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before Making Connections Before you begin connecting your components to the DIRECTV HD Receiver please note the following important safety and setup tips Protect your components from power surges e Always turn off and unplug your HD Receiver TV and any other components before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables Position all cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference e After connecting the components please run the audio video cables along the side of the TV set rather than straight down the back of the TV e Make sure that all cables are plugged or screwed tightly into their jacks e Please make sure that all antennas and cables are properly grounded e Whenever possible route audio and video cables away from power cords
118. profile e Set which user profile is currently active e Lock and unlock the system controlling when the ratings limits spending limits and channel restrictions are active There are six user profiles you can choose The FAMILY user profile is the master profile for your HD Receiver The ratings limits channel restrictions and pay per view spending restrictions you set in the Family profile apply to all of the user profiles The USER 1 USER 4 user profiles allow individuals in your household to create custom channel lists and custom screen appearances for their own use These profiles can be renamed to identify them with members of your household Ratings spending and channel restrictions set in the Family profile still apply when one of these four user profiles is the active profile and the system is locked The ALL CHANNELS profile is the default user profile The A Channels profile cannot be edited When the current user profile is All Channels and the system is locked the ratings spending and channel restrictions set in the Family profile still apply Once you have modified the channel lists in the other user profiles you can use the program guide in the A Channels profile to see a list of all channels available on your HD receiver both viewable and blocked channels 52 Chapter 5 User 1 PROGRAM Edit User Name f n Edit Channel List PROFILES Screen Color Cobalt Blue Translucency Dark MAILBOX Back
119. quipment 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 harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 72 Chapter 6 DIRECTV HD Receiver Specifications Power supply Input Voltage AC 100 120V 50 60Hz SMPS type Power Consumption 40W max Physical Specification Size W X H X D 16 93 in CW X 3 15in H X 12 13 in D 430mm x 80mm x 305mm Weight Net 3 80 Kg around 8 37 lbs Operation Temp 32 F 0 C to 113 F 445 C Storage Temp 40 F 40 C to 150 F 66 C Video Decoder Transport stream MPEG 2 ISO IEC 13818 Audio Decoder Audio Decoding MPEG Layer II amp Dolby Digital Sampling Frequency 48 kHz Chapter 6 Additional Information Input Output Interface Satellite In Video Audio S V
120. r 2 DVI with HDCP OUT r BA DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL N Ey N VCR CONTROL IR IN 4 z T gt z 3 Chapter 2 Connections amp Setup DVI jack and cable Using the DVI jack and a digital DVI cable your HD Receiver can provide the unconverted digital signal from digital off air analog cable or DIRECTV programming directly to A V components that are capable of decoding the digital video information The DVI jack uses HDCP content protection to allow you to view HD programming that has been encoded using the HDCP protection system For the best access to HD programming at the highest available resolution connect this to a HDTV that supports HDCP technology DVI cables carry video only use with audio cables for the audio signal RGB OUT jack and cable cable not included Uses a computer standard 15 pin VGA video connection Each main video color Red Green and Blue uses a separate pin and other pins are used to carry vertical and horizontal syncing signals Using the RGB OUT jack and an RGB cable you can connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to components equipped with RGB input jacks computer monitors for example The RGB Out jack can carry any of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions This cable carries video only use with audio cables for the audio signal Optical digital audio jack and cable cable not included Optical digital jacks and cabl
121. r TV or monitor offers Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your HD Receiver For more information about the relationship between jacks cables and the quality of the signal you see on your monitor or TV see the section on jacks and cables starting on the next page If your monitor TV has Use this connection Cables needed e Audio one pair RCA AND e DVI HDTV or RGB e DVI HDTV input CONNECTION 1 e RGB input see pages 12 and 13 e Audi ir RCA CONNECTION 2 udio one pair RCA e Component video inputs see pages 14 and 15 anon Video Analog inputs only CONNECTION 3 e Audio one pair RCA Se viceg Input see pages 16 and 17 pues e Composite video input pag e S Video or Composite Video Pages 18 and 19 have instructions for optional connections between the HD Receiver and a VCR or digital audio receiver Page 20 has instructions for setting up the RF remote and RF remote antenna that came with your HD Receiver Pages 20 and 21 have instructions for setting up the HD Receiver to control your VCR Gif you ve connected one to your HD Receiver Pages 10 and 11 offer a general overview of the jacks on the HD Receiver s back panel Insert the Access Card In order to view DIRECTV programming you need to insert the access card into your receiver For some receivers the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box 1 The ACCESS CARD slot i
122. r and cable TV channels when this information is available To use this feature you must connect your HD Receiver to a satellite dish as described earlier in this chapter and you must set up the Local Network Programming option in the menu system To set up the Local Network Programming menu option 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT 3 Highlight Installation and press SELECT 4 Highlight Local Network Programming and press SELECT 5 Highlight Primary Off Air Location and press SELECT 6 Highlight the first box in the ZIP code area then use the number buttons on Primary Off Air Location your remote control to enter your ZIP code After a short delay a list of cities SETUP Enter your Zip Code appears below your ZIP code 910M1M0M0 7 Highlight the name of the city from which your local channels are broadcast m and press SELECT CA Los Angeles 8 Highlight Back and press SELECT the Local Network Programming screen appears Press to change the setting Press SELECT PREV or 4 to go back 9 Optional If you receive off air broadcasts from a second city highlight Secondary Off Air Location and press SELECT Repeat steps 6 8 for the second city 10 Optional If you receive programming from a cable TV service highlight Cable TV and press SELECT Repeat steps 6 8 for the cable service 11 When you have finished entering your local broadcast and ca
123. r view movies sporting events concerts etc All you need to order these events is a DIRECTV account a land based telephone line connected to your HD Receiver and your remote control Identifying and ordering pay per view programs There are several ways to identify pay per view programs e If you tune to a channel currently showing a pay per view program which you have not yet purchased a message appears telling you how to order the program e If you press the INFO button on your remote control to view information about a program in the guide or about a program you are currently tuned to you will see the pay per view icon in the Channel Banner for that program To order a pay per view program 1 Locate and highlight the program you want to purchase in the guide You can purchase current programs as long as the program is less than half over or future programs 2 Press the INFO button on your remote control The Program Details screen appears with the list of available actions for that program 3 Use the arrow keys on your remote control to highlight Buy then press SELECT a confirmation screen appears in which you can confirm or cancel your purchase Pay per view purchases are billed with your regular monthly statement for DIRECTV programming Note You can set spending limits for pay per view purchases using your HD Receiver s menu system See Chapter 5 for details Reviewing your pay per view purchases Your
124. reen only displays pay per view programs you ve purchased and watched Pay per view programs you ve purchased but haven t watched appear on the Future Purchases screen Viewing your Future Purchase list To see a list of pay per view programs that you purchased but have not yet watched 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight PURCHASES and press SELECT the Purchases menu appears 3 Highlight Future Purchases and press SELECT the Future Purchases screen appears 4 To see details for the listed purchases highlight a purchase and press SELECT a screen displaying program details for the selected purchase appears 5 To return to the Future Purchases screen press the PREV button on your remote control The Future Purchases screen displays both purchases you ve made for programs that haven t yet aired and purchases for past programs you haven t watched Pay per view programs you ve purchased that have not yet aired can be canceled following the instructions below Canceling a pay per view purchase To cancel the purchase of a pay per view program that you purchased but have not yet watched Go back to the previous menu Press SELECT PREV or Chapter 4 Channel Start Time End Time Price to view Status CAM slot number Service ID 112 PPV 8 00a 11 5 8 59a 11 5 3 99 Upcoming 11 615 to go back 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 5 4 Highlight PURCHASES an
125. reminders or recording timers they ll be listed here 4 To review your previously scheduled program reminders and recording timers look through this list 5 To modify or check the details for any previously scheduled timers highlight that timer from the list and press SELECT To schedule a new program reminder or recording timer highlight a blank line from the list and press SELECT the Timer screen appears 6 Highlight the option you wish to change e For new timers or for timers you previously scheduled using the Timers screen in the SYSTEM SETUP menu you can modify the channel number the start time and date the end time and date the frequency and the mode for the timer whether it is a program reminder or a recording timer e For timers that you scheduled using the on screen guide you can only change the mode setting e Once you have highlighted the option you wish to modify use the up or down arrow buttons on your remote control to edit the option setting Use the left and right arrow buttons to highlight different options e To delete the selected timer use the right arrow button on your remote control to highlight Clear and press SELECT 7 When you have finished reviewing or modifying the timer use the right arrow button on your remote control to highlight Back and press SELECT The Edit Timer screen disappears and you return to the Timers screen 8 To return to the System Setup menu highlight Bac
126. rrent time Moves the guide view ahead 30 minutes Moves the guide view ahead 6 hours Moves the guide view to the current time Moves the guide view back 24 hours unavailable when viewing the current time Moves the guide view ahead 24 hours Viewing a category of programs in the guide To set your guide to show you all channels or only channels showing programs in a specific category for example only channels showing sports or only channels showing movies Movie 1 All Channels 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 PG 13 Satellite DIRECT RAN bs E DO Action Adventure Movie 2000 Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 3 Program Description 2 gt SERA E Category V 3 V Movies Eh Specials Series gt a A bd Style Times Category Search Chapter 4 1 Sports Concert With the guide displayed on your screen press the C button CALLER ID on your remote control A list of guide categories appears on your screen Highlight the guide category you want to see then press SELECT The guide category list disappears and the guide appears displaying channels showing programs that match the category you chose 43 Special Features Using the Logo Guide The Logo Guide displays 21 channel logos and a Channel Banner showing information about the program currently showing on the highlighted channel Title of the program on the Current time highlighted channel and date Movie Picture in
127. s first make sure your TV and HD Receiver are turned on and connected to each other properly Then follow the instructions below to use your HD Receiver s menu system to set up your satellite dish The Installation option in the System Setup menu provides access to a variety of important setup controls The first of these is the Dish Setup menu The Dish Setup menu allows you to e acquire the exact azimuth elevation and tilt angles to help you point your dish accurately based on your ZIP code e check the setup of your satellite dish using an on screen signal meter e set the dish type to tell your HD Receiver what kind of satellite dish you re using and e set your dish type automatically The following sections explain each of these procedures 22 Chapter 2 Connections amp Setup Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles The Dish Pointing menu item in the Dish Setup menu allows you to find out exactly how to point your satellite dish by entering your ZIP code If you have not yet successfully aligned your satellite dish or if you need to realign it follow these instructions to find the exact angles you should use to point your dish 1 2 2 4 5 Press the MENU button on your remote control the main menu appears Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT the System Setup menu appears Highlight Installation and press SELECT the Installation menu appears Highlight Dish Setup and press SELECT the Dish Setup m
128. s SELECT the list of guide styles disappears and the style you chose is displayed next to the Set Guide menu item To exit the menu press EXIT on your remote control Pressing the GUIDE button will now display the guide style you selected The Surf Guide is made up of a Channel Banner and a channel list This Guide only covers part of the screen so you can continue to watch a TV program while you are browsing the Guide tt Movie 1 112 All Channels D1 PPV PG 13 DIRECT VIAS p di 9 00p 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 Satellite English tas 6 GD DG Boxing Concer Genera Dalma Rose G Electri HZZO C Concer Lunar Super A Movie 1 112 All Channels 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 2 PPV PG 13 Satellite English DinECT 9 00p 10 00p SE UD D QI Action Adventure Movie 2000 Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 3 Program Description 9 00p Boxing Concer d Genera Dalma Rose G Electri HZZO C 40 To display the Surf Guide press SURF on your remote The Surf Guide appears displaying a small Channel Banner and a channel list showing the current half hour time block Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up or down in the channel list or forward and backward in time You can move up and down through the channel list a full page at a time by pressing the CH and CH buttons on your remote You can also use the number buttons on your remote contr
129. s behind a flip down door on the right side of the front Pan panel of the HD receiver To open this door push firmly on the top right part of di E the door to unlatch it Then gently pull the door out and down The front panel door will flip down Push here to unlatch the door 2 Locate the ACCESS CARD slot 3 Insert the access card Make sure the side with the bar code is facing down and rdg om LH the arrow is pointing away from you E a 4 Close the flip down door 5 The access card should only be removed when replacing the card with a new one provided by DIRECTV or your program provider Chapter 2 9 Connections amp Setup Installing the batteries in the remote control Follow these steps whenever you need to change the batteries in your DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control Jacks and cables 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 4 Test the remote control to make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly Press the DIRECTV button and make sure the button lights up If it does not light up check the orientation of the batteries Note When replacing old batteries you may need to reprogram the remote control to operate other components Avoid pressing any
130. s is the remote control that came packed with your HD Receiver Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed Part number 264847 price 29 65 Amplified VHF UHF FM Antenna allows you to switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without disconnecting antenna ANT200 price 49 95 Component Video Cable is a triple cable used to connect the HD Receiver to a TV or monitor with component video inputs DT6DC 6 ft price 24 95 DT12DC 12 ft price 34 95 Surge Protector provides eight outlets modem fax phone line protection audible alarm and a 100 000 Surge Equipment Guarantee SCTV4000C price 49 95 Chapter 6 A Accessories 76 Access card 9 66 Activating your DIRECTV ac count 29 All Channels 52 Alternate audio 7 30 37 50 Analog Inputs 9 10 70 TV 4 16 ANTENNA button 30 Arrow buttons 30 Aspect ratio 6 7 16 9 6 7 430 7 ATSC 4 Audio Button 30 Digital 7 11 19 Jacks 10 Language preference 62 Automatic code search 32 Auto detection 26 Auto resolution 5 65 AUX1 AUX2 buttons 31 36 C Cables 8 10 Audio 9 76 Component video 9 76 Composite video 9 76 Digital audio 19 76 DVI 9 RGB 9 Cable box codes 36 Cable channels 28 Caller ID 64 Button 30 Centering 66 CH CH buttons 30 Channel banner 37 38 Channel lists 53 54 CH switch 17 Closed captioning 61 Coaxial cable 10 16 Component buttons 31 33 Component video Input 9 10 14 Switch 15
131. s used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust A non abrasive anti static cleaner polisher is recommended Always be careful when using this product To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock and other injuries keep these safety precautions in mind when installing using and maintaining your HD Receiver Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately or register online at rca com Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed Product Information 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 These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone pe DL dex MES dev oe ge 10 L 12 19 14 15 16 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A ground
132. select letters from the on screen keyboard until you have completed your search term As you enter letters an on screen list shows you matches for the text you have entered so far To start searching you can either highlight Search and press SELECT or you can highlight an item from the on screen list and press SELECT A list of programs related to your search terms appears To see a list of show times for a search results highlight that program then press SELECT To see information about a search result highlight that program then press the INFO button Searching by Category Search By Category if Main 100 DTV Exit 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 Movies Sports Interests Pr MEE HET HET Lifestyles News Themes p Show Types I Age Appropriate 3 g z Search By Category ye 9 10p Tue 2 28 2002 Themes 100 DTV ERES Exit Action Adventure Animation Comedy Current Affairs Docudrama 5 Documentary PV 46 Biography 4 Searching by category narrows down the list of programs by sorting program categories and sub categories 1 While viewing the guide press the D button SEARCH on your remote control A search list appears allowing you to choose a type of search Highlight By Category then press SELECT the Search By Category screen appears categories that contain sub categories have a page icon to the right of the category name
133. system press EXIT on your remote control Activating your DIRECTV account After you have installed and connected the satellite dish and HD Receiver you must contact your service provider to create an account To order programming from DIRECTV please call 1 800 DIRECTV 1 800 347 3288 With this HD 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 markets Check with your retailer or visit DIRECTV com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area DIRECTV programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement which is provided at DIRECTV com or with your first DIRECTV bill Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service address social security number and or major credit card Deposit or prepayment may be required Programming subject to change You must be physically located in the U S to receive DIRECTV service DIRECTV services not available outside the U S DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware Chapter 2 29 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons These two pages give you a quick review of the buttons on your remote control VCR ON OFF
134. tbe Access Card on page 9 for details For problems with the phone line connection make sure that the HD Receiver is connected to a phone line and that the phone line is working Try plugging a telephone into the line you are using for the HD Receiver check to see if the phone gets a dial tone If so the line is working 5 When you have finished the system test you can do the following e run the test again by selecting 7est Again e exit the menu system by pressing EXIT on your remote control e return to the System menu by selecting Back Upgrades Your HD Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions These modifications will occur automatically usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any upgrades Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress Please consult the System Ubgrades menu item in the System section of the System Setup menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV Chapter 2 27 Connections amp Setup Setting up local networks programming schedules You can use your DIRECTV HD Receiver to receive program guide information via satellite for local off ai
135. ters The TV Rating of None screen allows you to allow or block programs that are unrated or have a rating of None 55 Using the Menu System 56 Movies PROFILES Back Allow All Block All Parents may find portions of this material unsuitable for younger children Setting rating limits for movies To set the maximum viewable rating for movies follow these steps 1 2 Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT the Profiles menu appears with the Family profile highlighted Press SELECT to display the Family profile menu Highlight Rating Limit and press SELECT the Rating Limit menu appears with Movies highlighted Press SELECT to display the Movies screen Use the arrow and SELECT buttons on your remote control to select the ratings you wish to block your family from viewing Programs that are rated at or above the level you select will be blocked when your system is locked See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter To unblock all of the ratings and content types select Allow All To block all of the ratings and content types select Block All When you have finished setting the ratings on the Movies screen select Back you return to the Rating Limit menu Here are descriptions of the ratings used on the Movies rating screen G General Audiences This rating is generally suitable for all audiences PG P
136. th empty Pillar box Full Zoom panels on either side This setting is not available for 16 9 broadcasts Full For 4 3 broadcasts this setting stretches the image horizontally so that it fits on a 16 9 screen in its entirety and fills the entire 16 9 screen The vertical scale of the image remains the same For 16 9 broadcasts this setting displays the image in Note You can set the color of the horizontal or vertical bars its original format and aspect ratio displayed for Letter box and Pillar box screen formats to either black or gray See Chapter 61 for details Zoom The 43 image is magnified so that it fills the screen horizontally The top and bottom of the image are cropped or cut This setting is not available for 16 9 broadcasts Note You can also use the FORMAT button on your remote control to switch between the available screen formats Dolby Digital 5 1 Just as the ATSC has specified 1080i or 720p as the video formats required for HDTV it has also specified Dolby Digital 5 1 as the recommended audio format Dolby Digital 5 1 provides 5 discrete channels of digital audio information for use by A V receivers capable of decoding the 5 1 channel signal The audio signals are broken into left front center right front left rear right rear and a low frequency effects channel designed for subwoofers The result when connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5 1 channel A V receiver and speaker setup is a home theater ex
137. that it fills the screen Zoom Enlarges the image to fill the screen cropping some of the top and bottom edges of the program image Highlight Back and press SELECT Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box You can set the color of the horizontal and vertical bars displayed in letter box and pillar box screen formats by using the Bar Color option in the Preferences section of the SYSTEM SETUP menu The bar color can be set to either black or gray The gray bar color is already set and is recommended to avoid screen burn in IMPORTANT Screen burn in is a problem that can occur on some TV displays when a dark stable image is displayed on the screen for an extended period burning the image permanently into the screen The gray bar color is recommended because lighter colors are less likely to cause burn in Setting the closed caption options Closed captions are on screen text versions of the audio content for programs The Caption item in the Preferences menu allows you to turn closed captions on and off to set a language for the closed captions and to choose a closed caption format CC7 or CC2 which may provide varying closed caption displays for some programs il 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT Highlight Preferences and press SELECT Highlight Caption and press SELECT the Caption menu appears Highlight the setting you wish to cha
138. the Entire Audience e TV program ratings specifically for Children e TV program ratings for unrated programs TV rating of none e Movie ratings based on the MPAA Motion Picture Association of America ratings If you have younger TV viewers in your home you should set the maximum rating for each of these program types to ensure the most effective ratings control 54 Chapter 5 Entire Audience PROFILES Back Allow All Block All Language cautions are present Children PROFILES Back Allow All Block All This program is designed for children age 7 and above Chapter 5 Using the Nienu System Setting the rating limits for TV programs To set the maximum viewable TV program rating for the TV programs 1 2 Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT the Profiles menu appears with the Family profile is highlighted Press SELECT to display the Family profile menu the Family profile menu appears Highlight Rating Limit and press SELECT the Rating Limit menu appears Highlight TV and press SELECT the TV menu appears Highlight the rating option you wish to set and press SELECT the screen you selected appears Use the arrow and SELECT buttons on your remote control to select the ratings or specific types of content you want to keep your family from viewing Programs containing blocked content or those rated at or above the level you select will be
139. tructions between the satellite and the satellite dish tree limbs for example Note If you connected the DIRECTV HD Receiver to an off air antenna you can check the strength of any digital signals received by that antenna using the Digital Off Air Signal Strength meter Follow the instructions in the Programming local channels section later in this chapter To check your satellite signal strength Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT 1 2 3 Highlight Installation and press SELECT 4 Highlight Dish Setup and press SELECT 2 Highlight DIRECTV Satellite Signal Meter and press SELECT DIRECTV Satellite Signal Meter SETUP Satellite Transponder 91 A 100 cs Press to check the strength of satellite signal Press SELECT PREV or to go back 24 The Signal Meter screen appears The signal meter starts checking the satellite signal strength immediately The signal strength from 0 to 100 is indicated at the bottom of the screen The Signal Meter screen allows you to check signal strengths from different satellites and different transponders The Satellite option applies only to oval shaped satellite dishes which receive signals from multiple satellites On round dishes the Satellite setting is fixed Transponders are the equipment on satellites that receive the signal from program providers and relay it to your satellite dish Different transponders ha
140. ue Press or to move the cursor Note The user profile can also be changed by press ing the WHO INPUT button on your remote control while you are watching TV Chapter 5 Using the Menu System 4 Highlight Pay Per View and press SELECT A list appears from which you can choose to Allow or Block pay per view purchases 5 Highlight Allow or Block and press SELECT The list disappears and the Pay Per View menu item indicates your choice 6 To clear the menu from your screen press EXIT on your remote control Setting a pay per view spending limit To limit the dollar amount that can be spent for each pay per view program use the Spending Limit option in the Family profile menu Spending limits set in the Family profile apply to all other user profiles any time the system is locked 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT the Profiles menu appears with the Family profile highlighted 3 Press SELECT to display the Family profile menu the Family profile menu appears 4 Highlight Spending Limit and press SELECT the Spending Limit screen appears 5 Use the 0 9 buttons on your remote to enter the maximum price allowed for a pay per view program For example to block programs that cost over twenty dollars each you would press 0 2 0 As you press the number buttons the highlight moves to the next digit 6 When you ve entered the spending limit highlight Done
141. ve the remote control over the front of the VCR while repeatedly pressing the remote control s power button When your VCR turns on off you have located the remote control sensor Note To test the VCR controller s position use a piece of vinyl tape to temporarily attach the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located Then see Setting up the VCR Control below to see if the VCR Controller is positioned correctly To connect the VCR control cable to your DIRECTV HD Receiver 1 Plug the VCR control cable into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the HD Receiver After you ve tested the VCR see Setting up the VCR control below remove the backing tape from the adhesive on the other end of the VCR control cable Stick the VCR control next to the remote control sensor on your VCR See the manual for your VCR if you weren t able to find its remote control sensor Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the SYSTEM SETUP menu item then press SELECT Highlight the Installation menu item then press SELECT Highlight VCR Setup then press SELECT the VCR Setup screen appears VCR Setup Manufacturer VCR Type RCA REALISTIC RICO SALORA 6 SAMSUNG SANSUI Press to select your VCR from the list Press SELECT PREV or to go back Chapter 2 e E p GREC Highlight the manufacturer of your VCR from the list on the left side of the screen Some manufacturers distribute more than
142. y is highlighted to see a Channel Detail Screen containing more information about the highlighted channel Tuning to a channel with the Grid Guide To tune to a program or channel listed in the Grid Guide 1 Highlight the program or channel you want to watch 2 Press SELECT the guide disappears and the channel you selected fills the screen Switching to another guide style To switch from the Grid Guide to Grid Guide Name which sorts the guide by each channel s name or Logo Guide while viewing the Grid Guide 1 With the guide displayed on your screen press the A button AUDIO on your remote control A list of guide styles appears on your screen 2 Highlight the guide style you wish to view then press SELECT The guide style list disappears and the guide appears in the style you chose Viewing the guide for a different time To view a schedule for TV programming for different times by using the guide s time control bar 1 With the guide displayed on your screen press the B button FREEZE on your remote control The time control bar appears across the bottom of the guide 2 Highlight the time controls Press SELECT to choose the controls you want Chapter 4 The following chart explains each time control Special Features Exits the time control bar Moves the guide view back 6 hours unavailable when viewing the current time Moves the guide view back 30 minutes unavailable when viewing the cu
143. your TV s remote control See page 13 or the manual for your TV if you need help If you connected the HD Receiver to an RF type input jack you will need to tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on how the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the HD Receiver is set If you connected the HD Receiver to a VCR using the optional connection described on page 18 make sure VCR is in TV mode or turned off 2 Press the ONeOFF button on the HD Receiver s remote control or POWER on the front of the HD Receiver the light on the front panel turns on If this is the first time you have turned on your HD Receiver it will take a few moments to acquire the program guide from the satellite During this ELI process the progress screen shown on the left appears Please wait until guide data is downloaded Acquiring guide data When the program guide has been fully acquired the progress screen LLLLELE LE ELE LL ELE LL ELE T LET T EE 8 prse prog clears and the TV screen is displayed You are ready to continue setting up your DIRECTV System Adjusting the satellite dish If the DIRECTV HD Receiver is able to acquire the program guide and display TV programs your satellite dish is set up and working You can skip ahead to the section on Setting the dish type on page 25 If your receiver cannot acquire the program guide and you intend to watch DIRECTV programming you may need to adjust the way your satellite dish is installed To do thi
144. your next step is Exiting a Screen There are two ways to exit a menu e Press the EXIT button on the remote control The on screen display clears from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press the PREV button on the remote control this returns you to the previous screen Main Menu items This section briefly describes each of the options available from the main menu More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter PROGRAM The Program Guide menu button displays a menu with a variety of different ways to view GUIDE program guide information The Profiles menu button displays a menu where you can set up modify or choose user PROFILES profiles as well as lock the system to put profile controls into effect The Mailbox menu button accesses mail messages from DIRECTV MAILBOX PURCHASES The Purchases menu button accesses menus where you can review or cancel upcoming purchases as well as review past purchases SYSTEM The System Setup menu button allows you to adjust the way your system works to get more SETUP information about system features get dish pointing coordinates etc Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 51 Using the Menu System Program Guide Selecting PROGRAM GUIDE from the main menu displays a menu with a variety of display options available You can select the logo or channel guide search by category or style or ch

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