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DirecTV HIRD-B1 User's Manual

1. 7 8 9 10 11 12 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH Using a carpenter s level plumb the antenna mast in at least two different locations on the side of the mast as shown These two measurements should be at right angles to each other If the mast is plumbed aligned vertically with the bubble level go to step 5 Otherwise loosen the pivot bolt and adjustment nuts see diagram Cerperces leval Flumb vit Bubbe 3ubbls mus s6 cantered biriwer marks P vul act Adjustme nut OOO OAA 2 plages Miasl ito view Pagi Level i Lo Rotate the mast until it is plumb with the level then tighten the pivot bolt and alignment nuts If you are still unable to align the mast with the level try using wooden shims If they do not correct the problem you will need to find another site to install the antenna Set the mast aside and drill a 1 8 inch x 3 inch pilot hole where you made the pencil mark Install the mast assembly onto the mounting surface using a 3 inch x 4 inch lag screw Tighten the screw enough to secure the base plate but leave it loose enough to enable you to adjust the base plate Verify that the mast is still plumb and adjust if necessary Mark the locations of the outside holes and remaining center hole on the mounting surface Remove the base plate from the mounting surface Drill a 1 8 inch x 3 inch pilot hole for the lower center hole Drill four 1 8 i
2. cccccssccessecesssccsscesssssessssceees 3 1 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH sssescscscsescococsececcocososcecccsoseseee 4 1 DETERMINE WHERE TO POINT YOUR SATELLITE DISET A EEEE E EA EEA 4 2 The INSTALLATION screen ooe 4 2 ALIGNMENT RESULT Pop up Panel 4 2 CHOOSING THE ANTENNA INSTALLATION SITE 4 2 SELECTING A MOUNTING OPTION u cecceeeeseeeeeeee 4 5 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ONTO A WOODEN SURFACE E E chats ete s E E A 4 6 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ONTO A BRICK SURFACE wicccccccccccsssccsssssssssscssccsssssssssscsssscssssesssscseese 4 8 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ONTO A CINDER BLOCK SURFACE ea ar a n a E OE Einni 4 9 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ONTO A METAL POLE a e ONE 4 11 ATTACHING THE REFLECTOR ONTO THE LNB SUPPORT APM eonen NR 4 12 Assembling the HANT 3_S Antenna 4 12 ATTACHING THE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY TO THE MAST OR POLE ek cn einen GROUNDING THE METAL POLE MOUNT ase GROUNDING THE BASE PLATE eee0 tive INSTALLING AND ROUTING THE LNB COAXIA CONNECTING THE COAXIAL CABLE TO THE LNB E E Dost lack t Das OE E E 4 15 ATTACHING THE LNB TO THE LNB SUPPORT ARM ROUTING THE LNB CABLE TO THE SATELLITE RECERHIVER minana TR cuteness 4 16 CONNECTING THE SATELLITE DISH 0s000000 4 16 POSITIONING THE SATELLITE DISH c ccsces0e0 4 16 The INSTALLATION Screen 4 17 Pointing the Dish Using the Box Method 4 17 AUTHORIZING YOUR SERVICE ccccsssscescessesee
3. Have the following tools and materials available e Phillips screwdriver e 14 or larger e Flat blade insulated grounding screwdriver e Hammer Sire Installation Procedure 1 Select the location where you will install the ground block Choose a site that will be near the cable entry point into the building Also plan a short and straight path for the ground wire to the grounding rod PAGE 4 14 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH 2 Select a length of cable that can be routed easily from the LNB to the ground block If your system is equipped with a dual output LNB select a second cable that s the same length gp 3 Secure the grounding block to a stable mounting surface with amp RA o gt two screws then connect the cable s to the grounding block iy 6 Grovid 2cus _ M 4 Secure the cable s with cable clips Do not forget to form the MME drip loop and secure it in place with cable clips Grourd wire 5 Install the 14 insulated ground wire on the ground terminal of the ground block in accordance with National Electric Code section 820 33 Coax al cables only one cable or single Ns For single LNBs or dual LNB installations using only 6 Route the ground wire to the ground rod one side a single coaxial cable will be used 7 Connect the ground wire to the ground rod Remember to secure the wire to a wall or some surface to protect it Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the LNB I
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5. 6 I0rH Ona tony A DD Ia Ata The LIMITS screen PAGE 7 10 YOUR RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM Things to do on the LIMITS screen Max Rating Program ratings indicate the suitability of a program s content for a given audience For families with younger children a lower rating limit may be desirable Other families may choose to allow viewing of more sophisticated programming The LIMITS screen leaves this choice and control up to you Wed Aug 13 4 75AM ye Highlight the Max Ratings button and press SED to display the forint i Somer iR MAX RATING pop up menu where you set the limit When the peiliai a por system is locked the passcode will be needed to change the ratings limit Highlight to the highest allowable rating for your family When you press 339 all ratings up to and including the chosen rating will be nfereed gt checked All higher ratings will be cleared You may choose to Lock All or Allow All instead of setting a specific limit The RATING pop up panel For the rating limit to be enforced the digital satellite receiver must be locked Locking is described earlier in this chapter Max Spending PPV access enables you to purchase special limited broadcast events such as sporting events and movies You can set the amount of money that can be spent on a per event basis To change the displayed limit highlight the Max Spending button and press 39 to display the SPENDING LIMIT pop up panel where you s
6. Just as with any other banner you can press GD io clear it from the screen The Logo Banner TurboTune The TurboTune feature provides access to nine of your preferred channels right over video The TurboTune panel is displayed by pressing the key while watching video and there are no messages prompting you to press ED for some other purpose The TurboTune panel displays nine channel tags These channels can be specified via the TurboTune button on the SETUP MENU The header area of the TurboTune panel displays the title of the program currently airing on the highlighted channel tag You can choose one of the nine by moving the highlight over the desired channel and pressing Ep a shortcut to moving the highlight is pressing the associated number PAGE 5 2 WATCHING SATELLITE PROGRAMMING key on the remote control which corresponds with the on screen position of the desired channel Alternate Services Your digital satellite receiver can support alternate audio and data reception To determine if the services are available for a particular program look for the associated icons that indicate alternate audio and or data services located below the date and time in the Information banner or on the on screen guide To access these services when available press the key on the remote control The Alternate Services banner will appear at the bottom of the screen Highlight and select either the Alt Audio or Alt Data button depending o
7. MMOTALLATION Tus Jen 20 11 a0An Even though a signal strength of 50 will give you the same high quality picture and sound as a reading of 90 you should maximize your signal as much as possible because rain or snow can cause the signal strength to drop significantly This signal reduction is known as rain fade As soon as the signal can penetrate the rain cloud or snow your picture will return automatically The INSTALLATION screen HIRD B model receiver screen shown Pointing the Dish Using the Box Method The easiest way to find the satellite signal is by scanning the sky in the general direction that the satellite is located While you could possibly achieve this by trial and error you should be able to find the signal in just a few minutes using what is called the box method What you are effectively doing is scanning the sky in a pattern similar to the way a farmer Pe AA 5 Lb di t plows a field Matinee tat oe a Oa t It will be easiest to fine tune your dish with someone else s t assistance calling out the signal strength while you make the t adjustments Optionally you can turn up the volume of your TV so moet Az e Friar n that you can hear the beeps while you make adjustments When there Pattern of scanning the sky is no signal beeps will occur every few seconds so that you know it is searching As the signal strength increases the beeps will become much more rapid Befor
8. PAGE 4 8 Tirgh X 14 20 Hahn SurEwg ou side heles INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH 8 Install the mast assembly onto the mounting surface using a 3 inch x 4 20 machine screw see diagram Tighten the screw enough to secure the base plate but leave it loose enough to enable you to adjust the base plate 9 Verify that the mast is still plumb and adjust if necessary 10 Mark the locations of the other three outside holes on the mounting surface 11 Remove the base plate from the brick surface 12 Drill three 2 inch x 3 inch holes for the outside holes 13 Install the base plate using the 3 inch x 4 20 machine screws and four 5 16 inch washers 14 Tighten the four machine screws With the base plate and mast installed proceed to the section titled Attaching the Reflector Onto the LNB Support Arm later in this chapter Installing the Antenna onto a Cinder Block Surface The satellite antenna can be installed onto brick surfaces This section describes installing the antenna base plate and mast onto a cinder block or masonry surface Have the following tools and materials handy during this process Items marked with a asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately e Masonry drill bit e Electric drill e Wrenches 3 8 inch inch a 7 16 inch or e Silicone sealant adjustable e Machine screws 14 inch x 3 inch Qty 4 e Toggl
9. When routing the LNB cable to the receiver take the shortest gi possible path and always protect it from physical damage as _ 1 After verifying that there are no wires or pipes blocking the o sa location where you near to feed the coaxial cable into the building drill a 12 inch hole If you are routing two coaxial a a d cables drill a second 12 inch hole near the first wa EN N Nass 4 2 Connect one end of the cable to the ground block Repeat this oe win step if you are routing two cables 3 Form a 3 inch to 5 inch drip loop in the cable s before inserting it in the access hole 4 Secure the drip loop s and cable s to the wall with cable clips 5 Inside the building route the cable s to where the satellite receiver s are located Depending on the installation site this could be through a floor or wall directly to the rear of the satellite receiver If the cable goes straight through a wall you can use a wall plate at the access point 6 Seal the access point into the building with silicone sealant The antenna and cable are now completely installed Connecting the Satellite Dish You must connect the satellite antenna cable to receive a signal You should unplug your digital satellite receiver from the power outlet prior to making this connection Once the antenna has been mounted and the satellite s cable has been run from the antenna to the receiver you are ready to J monitor the sign
10. amp Unasa Tree hey il din UE lite unobstructed view in that direction The ALIGNMENT RESULT screen Choosing the Antenna Installation Site WARNING For your own safety follow these important safety rules e Perform as many functions as possible on the ground e Do not install the antenna on a rainy or windy day e Ifyou start to drop the antenna or mast assembly get away from it and let it fall Perform the following steps to select the best site to install the antenna PAGE 4 2 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH 1 Go to the location where you plan to install the antenna 2 Using a compass like the one shown hold the compass level so that the needle can rotate freely When the needle stops rotating it will be pointing north Doing so carefully so as not to disturb the needle rotate the body of the compass so that the 0 or N marks printed on the compass align with the painted end of the needle The compass is now aligned with magnetic north Note Large metal structures such as air conditioning units and steel beams near the compass may greatly reduce its accuracy If you are near such structures move several feet away and repeat the measurement to verify the readings 3 Draw an imaginary line from the center of the compass to the azimuth value you recorded above This is the direction for pointing the antenna toward the satellites Use a rock or some other object to mark the location where you are stan
11. channel You can display the Channel Banner at any time by ae ran G Li lansik y pressing the ME key and clear it before it times out by pressing Hi 5 30AM gt poe to amp D0AM Rates rave rate gt This banner contains information about the program This includes VA Ps g the program start and end times program title program rating N channel call sign or logo channel number and program or channel related symbols where applicable Symbols as shown in the following chart could include alternate audio data new mail can t tape closed caption and or the lock status See the section called Alternate Services later in this chapter for information on accessing alternate audio or data services uz The CHANNEL BANNER DATA ALT CO A ae SVCS AUDIO aa Ma Data Altemate osd Received and mitsand ML PE services audio caption new mail lits Lists not available available available enforced ovenidden permitted Additional information displayed in the banner includes the current date and time and current favorite list PAGE 5 1 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL The Information Banner Pressing the qi key a second time while the Channel Banner is displayed will replace the information with any available description of the current program This is called the Information Banner Either of these banners will go away after a few seconds or you can press the ME key or key to clear it
12. college basketball ESPN Game Plan and MLS ESPN Shootout Direct Ticket pay per view is like having a video store right in your living room with over 55 movie choices every night starting as often as every 30 minutes USSB is your ticket to over 900 different movies a month on the greatest lineup of movie channels on TV It doesn t get any more Hollywood than this You ll get the latest blockbusters the best independent releases and an exciting collection of top entertainment networks U S Satellite Broadcasting delivers the 18 best movie channels around You ll get 5 channels of HBO featuring Hollywood s most popular films and award winning original movies and series plus 2 channels of HBO Family You ll also get 4 channels of Showtime for the 2 boldest most provocative entertainment on TV And there s nothing quite like the U S Satellite unmatched variety of 3 channels of Cinema Not to mention 2 of The Movie Channel Broadcastin where you get more movies than you ll know what to do with 24 hours a day non stop 1 800 204 USSB You ll get FLIX too the movies of the 60s 70s and 80s all uncut and commercial free And Sundance Channel premiering the best in independent film uncut and commercial free under the creative direction of Robert Redford Top off the programming with Big Event pay per view sporting events and concerts and you have great entertainment for the whole family Subscribe to both DIRECTV and USSB
13. use the a V 4 and keys You can continue to press the 4orv keys to scroll more program offerings onto the screen To speed up the process of reviewing the guide you can use O or f0 to page through the guide entries a full page at a time When the highlight is in the grid you can use the and keys to move left and right If you move the highlight onto the channel tags they will temporarily change to the opposite of what they were before either channel numbers and call signs or network logos Move the highlight to the right to move the grid area to reveal later time periods Sometimes after scrolling a few hours into the future there may be a brief delay while more information is received from the satellite PAGE 6 4 THE ON SCREEN GUIDES The TITLE GUIDE TITLE GVIOC Tus Jan 29 220TKn Vae A n soi of Iliphway Mateo EE O The TITLE GUIDE without descriptions The TITLE GUIDE with descriptions The TITLE GUIDE displays up to twelve program titles at any one time This quantity is reduced to nine if the program description option is enabled Let s look at the elements that make up the TITLE GUIDE The first column displays the program titles in alphabetical order If a program title cannot fit entirely an ellipsis is included to indicate that title information is missing The second column indicates the start time of the program If the program is going to be airing at several times within the next fe
14. 017 024 031 033 034 040 053 054 131 PEEUE 012 034 039 043 Brand VCRs Zenith 034 048 056 058 072 101 Brand AUX Cable Boxes ABC 001 003 004 039 042 046 053 Antronix Archer Cable Star Century Citizen Colour Voice Combano Comtronics Culbertson Diamond Eagle Eastern Electricord GE 072 Gemini Gl Golden Channel Hamlin Hitachi Hospitality Jerrold 001 002 003 004 008 009 M Net Macom Magnavox Memorex Movie Time NSC CEN Panasonic Paragon 052 Philips 006 012 013 020 065 085 090 Pioneer Post Newsweek Prism Multimedia Prucer 059 Pulsar RCA Regal Regency Rembrant 025 RK Samsung Scientific Atlanta 030 068 003 011 041 04 043 045 Sheritech 022 Signal Signature CES 030 Sprucer Starcom Stargate Sylvania Tadiran Tandy Telecapation 021 Texscan Tocom Toshiba Unika United Cable Universal 005 007 014 024 026 027 Viewstar 012 015 018 086 087 088 089 Zenith Brand AUX Tuners Amps Aiwa 111 114 117 156 170 199 203 Akai Anam Carver Casio Clarinette Clarion Daewoo Denon Fisher GE Goldstar BEIGU 119 119 108 178 141 112 198 104 119 125 148 158 163 171 173 226 Inkel J C Penney Jerrold JVC Kenwood Lux LXI WEC MERCES EEU TA 123 177 126 185 227 105 126 139 155 162 164 kets NAD Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer 108 178 115 11
15. By changing the various options on the PREFERENCES screen you can customize your digital satellite receiver to operate in the way that best suits your needs You can access the PREFERENCES screen at any time and as PROMERCNGCS Tue Jen 20 EITM many times as you would like to change any of these settings _ Dore _ ps ue al ia n UMP Gator Making changes cannot harm your digital satellite receiver in any Br onan Ta WON way Kl Chan Sori AOP L at bon ry The PREFERENCES screen is where you find a variety of items TEIE Somat that enable you to customize the appearance of the on screen guides and setting whether or not you are using a wide screen TV and the unit ID for multiple receiver environments Let s look at each of these areas one at a time Places to go from the PREFERENCES screen The PREFERENCES screen Advanced When you select Advanced the ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen will be displayed This is where you can set options including your receiver ID preferred data port phone prefix and screen ration as well as reset all options to the factory default settings Things to do on the PREFERENCES screen MultiColor The MultiColor option allows you to choose whether or not programs in the on screen guide will be color coded to indicate their category When enabled programs that are movies will appear on a rose PAGE 7 8 YOUR RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM background sports on a green background and news on a bro
16. Only the currently selected guide period is included in this filter process The Classes pop up menu The INFORMATION Screen To obtain more information about a particular program while viewing one of the various on screen guides press the key The INFORMATION screen offers the same program description P TEET ISA that has been explained earlier and more You can see displayed the program s actual start time and duration the program rating and a variety of options associated with the selected program There are many variations of button combinations that could exist The button on the left side of the Things to Do area could be View PreSelect or Cancel PreSelect The button on the right side refers to PPV programs only and your receiver must authorized to make such purchases for this button to ever be displayed It could be Buy Cancel Purchase or Buy Options The INFORMATION screen Let s examine the possible buttons that may be available Done When you highlight the Done button and press S you will be returned to the guide or to the channel offering a purchase if accessed from video View After reading the program description and related information you may choose to view it by highlighting the View button and pressing S If this is a PPV event it may be necessary to complete the purchase process either on screen or by calling your service provider before the program can actually be viewed PreSele
17. a VCR for programs you have scheduled receive messages and perform other background activities The only apparent changes that occur in the standby condition are that the video goes black the IN FROM ANTENNA connector signals are passed through to the OUT TO TV connector and the power light is off There are three keys on your remote control that you will likely use frequently They are W0 and After you have established favorite channel lists as described in the chapter Your Receiver s Menu System you will want to cycle through these lists quickly and easily This is accomplished by pressing the XP key Each press will advance to the next list which contains channels After stepping through the favorite lists it will cycle to the Top 10 list and then back to All Channels At any time you can exit the on screen guide through the Guide pop up menu and selecting Video This can be time consuming so a much quicker way is to press the key The EP key is only of use if your digital satellite receiver is connected to your entertainment system through RF rather than video or S video If you are using RF pressing the 3 key will switch the output between satellite programming and local broadcasts similar to the way the GQ key works The reason that you may want to have local broadcasts passed through but not turn the digital satellite receiver off is so you can watch or record local broadcasts while recording or watching satel
18. can program the volume button so that it continues to control the TV volume when your remote control is in AUX mode 1 Press the AUX key and the Mute key simultaneously 2 Press the Volume Up key Once you perform these steps whenever your remote control is in AUX mode the volume keys will control the television volume In the event that you reprogram the AUX key to control a different component at some future time you can restore the remote control s capability to control the auxiliary component s volume by simply repeating these two steps VCR Function in AUX Mode The VCR function keys Play Rew FF Stop Pause and Rec on the remote control perform those VCR functions when the remote control is in TV and SAT as well as VCR modes However if you program the AUX key to control a component that does not need or use these functions you can program the remote control to maintain VCR functionality in AUX mode 1 Press the AUX key and the Mute key simultaneously 2 Press the Volume Down key PAGE 8 4 PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Once you perform these steps whenever your remote control is in AUX mode the VCR function keys will continue to control the VCR In the event that you reprogram the AUX key to control a different component that need use of the keys simply repeat these two steps Assigning a Device to a Different Device Key You can assign a component to a mode key th
19. date of purchase Thislimited warranty doesnot cover a unit that has been modified shipmentsto HNSthatare damaged damage due to lightning for damage from misuse negligence or in transit example powersurges nearby accident removaland reinstallation of strikes any installation ordamagescaused equipment for repair actsofGod by installation lossof progra mming costof shipping to HNS batteriesorcablesafter installation This limited warranty isnot transferable and isvalid only in the United States SERVICE If you have any questions or encounter any problems you may contact your authorized HNS dealer or call our Customer Care Center which isopen 24 hoursa day 7 daysa week at 1 800 274 8995 To ensure promptand efficient service please have your modeland serial numbers handy Space to note these numbers is provided inside the front cover of this manual In the event of repair or replacement you willneed these numbers along with your bill of sale RETURN PROC EDURES In the event that yourequipment must be repaired orreplaced you can contact yourauthorized HNSdealerorcallourCustomerCare Center to find the authorized service centernearest you OR choose the standard retum option whereby you must ship HNS your defective equipment and once your unit is received a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you If the warranty on the equipment has expired the Customer Care technician will provide you
20. dig out this oe NY oo kat a gt g g D Sa manual whenever you want to program your remote control Code 4 gt Pe entry saves some time however you will need to look up the imi possible codes that are assigned to the manufacturer of the device _ you want to control 2 2 ail p kiea If you have a TV with a built in VCR you will likely need to ed ed program your remote control to operate it as a VCR This may limit X j the control you have over some features such as volume The basic remote control HRMC 2 on the left C ode S can The universal remote control HRMC 3 on the right Keep your remote control aimed at the device you want to control during this process The remote control will send out the power command for the device being programmed While holding down the device key that you are programming press the Mute key and simultaneously release both keys On the HRMC 3 the light at the front of the remote control should light and stay lit If it isn t repeat the process Now you are in programming mode You can now press the FO key to try the next code sending out the power command This could take some time since there are could be as many as 120 codes associated with each type of device When your device responds to your tapping the fQ you have found the code If you inadvertently go past a code that responded or realized that you may not have been aiming the remot
21. if you select this option After choosing either View Only or Tape View you will be prompted to confirm your purchase request At this point you may either proceed with or cancel the purchase If neither purchase option is of interest to you highlight Don t Purchase and press SELECT Cancel Purchase Some events may allow cancellation after they have been previously purchased Unviewed purchases can usually be canceled The cancellation rules vary with service provider event type and whether the event has been viewed If the Cancel Purchase button is displayed you are able to cancel the previous purchase If this button is not offered then most likely a portion of the event has already been viewed and you are then committed to the purchase PAGE 6 9 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Show Times The Show Times button when displayed provides a simple way to display a concise list of other presentation times of the program of interest You may use this button to find a viewing time that may be more convenient to meet your schedule You will be returned to the INFORMATION screen with the displayed information updated to reflect your selection from the times that were presented Tue Wy Arroriey The SHOW TIMES screen PAGE 6 10 YOUR RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM Your digital satellite receiver offers much more than fantastic audio and video The Main Menu is the primary location where you can access system
22. is a low noise block LNB The mounting bracket and base make adjustments easy during installation Once the dish has been properly positioned to point towards the satellites you should never need to adjust it again DIRECT systems will have either a single LNB or a dual LNB The single LNB has one connection allowing use of a single digital satellite receiver The dual LNB has two connections allowing use of two digital satellite receivers or more if you are using a switching distribution box The Digital Satellite Receiver Reflector N Mounting Bracket Mast LNB Support Arm Base Plata kK The satellite antenna dish This diagram is intended to identify the components of a satellite dish The shapes and styles of your dish may differ in design This digital satellite receiver is one of the smallest available From the front panel keys almost every feature of your receiver can be accessed The power key QIB is used to turn your digital satellite receiver on and off The power light located in the center will illuminate when the unit is on Any off air signal such as cable TV or local programming connected to the IN FROM ANTjack is passed through to the OUT TO TV jack when the power is in the off condition The information key lt i gt is used to display descriptions of satellite programs and channels on your TV screen At any time pressing the program guide key A fs O
23. list to include all channels or those channels that you deem acceptable Locking is described earlier in this chapter The CHANNEL LISTS setup screen PAGE 11 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Places to go from the CHANNEL LISTS screen Rename When you highlight the Rename button and press the 23339 key a Rename List pop up menu appears You can choose any of the first three lists to be renamed The All Family and Top 10 lists cannot be renamed Once you have chosen a list a Rename List entry keyboard pop up panel appears You can highlight the desired letter using the A V 4 and keys Press 25 to enter the letter When you are satisfied with the name that you have entered choose OK Auto Set To aid in the initial programming of a Channel List you may want to use the Auto Set feature When you select the Auto Set button an AutoSet List pop up menu appears offering each of the channel lists Highlight and select a channel list to be programmed Once selected the Auto Set Progress pop up status panel appears It will take several minutes for the digital satellite receiver to scan through all channels and determine which ones you are authorized to receive without restriction The results of this scan will be stored in the previously chosen channel list Note Auto Set may exclude some channels such as the Music Choice channels or include some pay per view channels This does not mean that your digital satellite receiver
24. on demand The OneLine Guide Sometimes you d just like to know if there s something better on another channel but you don t want to miss what you re currently watching That s where the OneLine Guide comes in Simply press 4 or Wand begin browsing You can see the channel call sign and number the titles start and end times for the currently airing programs and for what s on next Continue pressing or W until you see something you like then press SED to tune to the channel You may also use direct entry of a channel number to advance the OneLine Guide to that channel The other filter keys including O lt D O and BD as well as the GW key will also function to control the content of the OneLine Guide If you press the key while the OneLine Guide is displayed it The OneLine Guide will go away The LogoBelt The LogoBelt serves the same purpose as the OneLine Guide The LogoBelt can be displayed by pressing either the 4 or P key A strip of network logos and service marks will appear across the screen along with the title of the program currently airing on the highlighted logo Continue to press the 4 or key to shift new logos onto the screen When you find another program or channel of interest press SE to tune to that channel PATE You may also use direct entry of a channel number to advance the LogoBelt to that channel The key will also function to control the content of the LogoBelt
25. operating condition THESE ARE DEFINITIONS FOR ALERTS USED IN THIS MANUAL WARNING orCAUTION Where you see this alert symbol and the WARNING orCAUTION heading strictly follow the waming instructionsto avoid personal injury DANGER Electric shock hazard Where you see these symbol and the DANGER heading strictly follow the waming instructionsto avoid electric shock injury A CAUTION N HISK OF ELEGI HIS SHOCK 29 NOT OPEN CAUT ON TS REDUCE THE A S lt ELECTRIS SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVEN ON BACK NO USER SE VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SENVICING TO QUALIFIED SENVICE FENSONNEL THESE ALERTS APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL WARNING For your own safety follow these important safety rules e Perform as many functions as possible on the ground e Do not install the antenna on a rainy or windy day e Ifyou start to drop the antenna or mast assembly get away from it and let it fall DANGER Do not select a location to install the satellite dish antenna near power lines You can be killed if the dish antenna comes into contact with electric power lines e Do not contact overhead power lines e Check the distance to any nearby power lines before starting installation Stay at least 20 feet away from all power lines e Ifany part of the antenna or mast assembly comes into contact with a power line call your local power company Do not try to remove it yourself They will remove it safely CAUTION L
26. opportunity to cancel your purchase Be aware that cancellation of some events may not be possible New Card The NEW CARD screen provides a process by which the service providers can distribute new access cards Should you be issued a new card you will need to activate it Follow the on screen instructions carefully to initialize it Once the process has begun your old access card will no longer allow viewing Follow the on screen instructions carefully You should not interrupt the process once it has started An interruption could cause both the old and the new card to become invalid When the process has completed your new access card will be usable while the old card will no longer be valid PAGE 7 6 YOUR RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM Lock Unlock When you first receive your system it will be unlocked That is no limits or restrictions are in effect To enforce the limits spending ratings and Family favorite list you must lock the system When the button on the MAIN MENU reads Lock no lock symbol appears at the top of the menu screen indicating that the system is unlocked NOTE If locking the receiver only channels included in the Family list will be accessible If the Family list has not had channels added to it no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver To avoid this inconvenience set up the Family list to include all channels or those channels that you deem acceptable Locking Procedure When
27. passcode that you used to lock the digital satellite receiver earlier If you enter the code using the number keys you will not see the numbers appear on the screen After entering the correct four digit passcode highlight and select OK to proceed to unlock the digital satellite receiver Once your digital satellite receiver has been unlocked all limits and restrictions are removed Otherwise choose Cancel to keep the lock in effect The UNLOCK pop up panel If you should happen to forget the four digit code that you used to lock your digital satellite receiver call your service provider for assistance PAGE 7 7 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Temporarily Overriding the Lock LIMITS Tue Jen 20 6 F0rH u Pons ss OHO a Mex Fetine IE The LOCK OVERRIDE pop up panel on video The LOCK OVERRIDE pop up panel on menus There are times that you may wish to access a program or channel which exceeds the spending limit rating limit or family approved channels while your digital satellite receiver is locked You can do this without unlocking your digital satellite receiver When you press SE when prompted the LOCK OVERRIDE pop up will be displayed It looks and navigates just like the SYSTEM UNLOCK pop up Note When you enter the correct four digit code your digital satellite receiver will remain unlocked until you power the receiver off At that time all locks and limits will be enforced again Preferences
28. receiver The receiver monitors the channels Panoraam paron aS La Atala that are viewed in your household The ten most watched channels ptah are offered in this list As other channels that are not on the list are watched more than those on the list the list will update itself accordingly Hine USS The Lists pop up menu It should be noted that all channel lists are maintained privately within the digital satellite receiver for your use only Guide Times For the most part the Guides drop down menu provides easy access to future time periods in the guide Simply select one of the hour offsets from the current time After a few seconds the selected guide will appear PROGNAN GPT Tue Jan 20 EZH Another type of guide that could be offered is a list type guide These list type guides do not represent channels and time but rather a list of possible options These guide types are very rare The Guide Times pop up menu PAGE 6 7 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Class Filters One more way that you can filter your guide is through the Classes drop down menu From this menu you can select classifications such as PPV Subscrptn Attractns etc The Subscrptn option will exclude the PPV channels from the on Sacchi eeniete All Channals screen guide The PPV option will list only channels offering PPV programs The Schedule option will list channels that have events that are scheduled to be viewed or taped
29. s scheduler However when specifying the Sea essen aa eee channel use the output channel of your digital satellite receiver This would be channel 3 or channel 4 depending on the setting of the switch on the rear of the digital satellite receiver The SCHEDULER screen Things to do on the SCHEDULER screen The EVENT TIMER screen displays up to seven rows of events You can use the W key to scroll down through the events There are multiple settings for the On column a check mark v to indicate you have chose that you want to view that event Editing an event The Events portion of the screen displays up to seven previously scheduled events at any one time If there are more than seven events already scheduled you may use the W key to scroll down or the fi key to page through the additional events You can tell if these additional events can be viewed by the presence of a small arrow at the top or bottom of the event list Once you have highlighted the event you wish to set or edit press SE You will be prompted with a pop up menu to choose what action you would like to regarding the event Your options include PreSelect to View Delete and Cancel If you choose either of the scheduling options your digital satellite receiver will turn on if necessary and tune to the specified channel at the specified date and time To remove a previously scheduled event select the Delete option And finally if you inadvertently p
30. satellite programming and local broadcast simultaneously on TVs that offer a picture in picture PIP feature When using this hookup you cannot use the digital satellite receiver as a switch to choose between satellite programming and local broadcasts You will use the input selection that your TV and or VCR offer to select the source If your VCR has a video input use an audio video cable to connect the digital satellite receiver s VIDEO output to the video input on your VCR Also connect the pair of the digital satellite receiver s audio outputs Left and Right to the audio inputs on your VCR If your TV has a video input connect an audio video cable from the VIDEO output either from the digital satellite receiver if available or the VCR to the video input on the TV Also connect the left and right audio outputs from the same device that the video is coming from and connect them to the TV If your hookup is complete move on to the Finishing Up section Hook Up the RF Signals Look at the back of your TV and VCR for RF inputs These could be labeled something like 75 OHM 300 OHM CABLE FROM ANTENNA VHF or UHF These could appear either as a we pair or screws or a F type connector as on the back of your digital satellite receiver The RF cable and jack If your TV or VCR does not have threaded F type connectors you will need to obtain adapters which convert the round F type RG 6 or RG 59 cable to the con
31. styles is whether or SYN Mi we WRT AATF not descriptions for highlighted program titles are automatically retrieved and displayed The descriptions usually provide information such as actors names a brief synopsis and additional rating information Sometimes the description may be just a message describing what type of program is highlighted such as Current News The Guide pop up menu This option is chosen via the Descriptions button on the guide pop up menu While displaying descriptions automatically is beneficial in evaluating your program options it does reduce the number of channels or titles in the on screen guide that can be displayed at any one time Remember that you can always access program descriptions by pressing the ME key whether or not the Descriptions button is selected PAGE 6 1 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL General On Screen Guide Features While there are eight different ways that the on screen guide can appear four guide styles each with or without descriptions there are some things that they have in common First the guide name will always appear in the upper left corner This may be simply something like PROGRAM GUIDE or could be more descriptive if you have filtered the guide such as COMEDY MOVIES GUIDE See Filtering the Guides section later in this chapter Immediately below the guide title are indicators as to how the guide is further filtered The labe
32. the associated program A time line spanning the width of the guide indicates the show times of the programs being displayed The list of blocks running down the left hand side are the channel tags Depending on the Channel Sort Name or Number specified in your system s PREFERENCES screen described in Your Receiver s Menu System the tags may display the channel numbers or call signs This will dictate whether the channels are listed in numeric order by channel number or alphabetical order by call sign To move around the guide use the a V 4 and keys You can continue to press the 4orv keys to scroll more program offerings onto the screen To speed up the process of reviewing the guide you can use 0 and KD to page through the guide entries a full page at a time When the highlight is in the grid you can use the and keys to move left and right If you move the highlight onto the channel tags they will temporarily change to the opposite of what they were before either channel numbers or call signs Move the highlight to the right to move the grid area to reveal later time periods Sometimes after scrolling a few hours into the future there may be a brief delay while more information is received from the satellite PAGE 6 3 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL The PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL Tus Jan 20 Z ZOrM ats im em Tm E Em l Aln Dang 7 2 ine Tori Hawi The PROGRAM GUIDE LG
33. to get to the MAIN MENU is by pressing CIB while one of the on screen guides is displayed to initiate the pop up GUIDE MENU followed by selecting the Main Menu button Places to go from the MAIN MENU Guide As you have probably guessed the Guide button takes you from the MAIN MENU to the on screen guide You can use the guide to display what s available at a given time The guide also has available a pop up menu of buttons that are useful for filtering the guide down to only those channels offering programming that is of particular interest to you or to change the style of the on screen guide See the chapter The On Screen Guides for detailed information on using the on screen guides The MAIN MENU A quicker way to access the on screen guide from the MAIN MENU or any other menu is by pressing the C key either on the remote control or on the digital satellite receiver s front panel Setup Menu The Setup button will take you to the SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU provides access to infrequently changed setup options of your digital satellite receiver Refer to the Setup Menu section found later in this chapter Scheduler The Scheduler button takes you to the SCHEDULER screen The SCHEDULER is where you can program and edit automated channel changing events Events can be programmed to occur as one time events or as recurring events Refer to the Event Timer section found later in this chapter Check Mail The
34. well as to Article 820 33 which specifies that the satellite dish cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical These codes require proper grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor antenna and grounding of the connecting cable at a point where it enters the house or other building If you are having a professional installer make the installation the installer must observe installation codes This manual contains instructions on how to make the installation in compliance with the NEC If additional local installation codes apply contact local inspection authorities CC Coaxial Ground N Dy table clamp Grounding Electric block service Coaxial equipment cable Grounding Gouna conductors clamps N Power service grounding electrode NEG Art25U Part H EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO THE NATIONALELEC TRICALCODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water or moisture Television Antenna Information Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer Do not locate the outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system take extreme care to keep from touching s
35. with an estimate of the cost to replace the unit when the RMA is assigned PACKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR EQUIPMENT TO BE RETURNED 1 Call the Customer Care Center The Customer Care technician will give you an RMA Retum Merchandise Authorization and a mailing address for retuming your unit 2 If you are returning yoursatellite receiver please keep youraccesscard and retum onlythe receiver 3 Pack the unit in the original box and packing material if possible or in other packaging that provides adequate protection for shipping Include yourname and address the model number the serial number and a copy ofthe bill of sale 4 Write Attention RMA the number given to you by the Customer Care technician on the retum shipping label 5 Insure the shipment forthe full replacement value If the warranty on the equipment has expired the Customer Care technician will provide you with an estimate of the cost to replace the unit when the RMA is assigned fUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS Part 1027072 0001 Revision A This document was printed in the U S A on oe recycled paper
36. you select the Lock button the LOCK SYSTEM pop up panel is displayed Use the 4 and W keys or the remote control number keys to enter a four digit passcode of your choosing If you enter the code using the number keys you will not see the numbers appear on the screen After entering a four digit passcode highlight and select OK to proceed Otherwise choose Cancel to abort the locking process MAIN MACAU Jan 20 EFTA If you continue locking you will be asked to enter the code again in the same fashion as before for confirmation purposes Once again highlight and select OK to proceed Otherwise choose Cancel to abort the locking process Once OK has been selected your digital satellite receiver is locked The button previously used to lock your system is now used to unlock your receiver A lock symbol appears at the top of every menu screen to remind you that your digital satellite receiver is locked REMEMBER YOUR CODE You will need this code whenever you wish to override the lock or to unlock your digital satellite receiver The LOCK pop up panel Unlocking Procedure Once you have locked your digital satellite receiver and would like to remove the lock and its restrictions at some later date highlight the Unlock button and press MAIN MONU Tue Jan 20 6 IUH the lt gt key merero l When the SYSTEM UNLOCK pop up panel appears you can use u M the amp and W keys or the remote control number keys to enter the four digit
37. 0 161 146 001 004 062 101 0505 SSS O 019081 S 034 056 080 164 _____ 001 018 023 025 _ _ 004 143 o E 004 058 131 143 __ _ _ _ 144 160 161 165 __ 034 056 _ _ _ _ i O 004 019 043 127 143 Realistic 007 019 043 047 Sampo 001 058 Samsung 050 089 101 105 127 133 143 160 161 Sanyo 007 020 053 057 082 Scott 004 028 043 048 143 Sears 004 007 015 028 030 057 082 101 143 160 165 Sharp 004 019 014 022 028 081 m Siemens Signature Sony 070 085 Soundesign 003 004 028 043 Spectricon SS 004 043 e No N Hl N Televisions Supremacy 002 001 003 004 059 060 063 064 127 160 164 056 062 Technics Techwood 001 002 003 004 024 028 043 072 101 143 Telefunken 072 007 015 030 040 051 062 101 143 004 008 009 019 028 060 061 063 064 072 074 143 028 031 033 003 040 135 005 007 010 064 065 108 110 111 112 116 117 119 1 012 023 039 043 006 017 025 027 029 031 034 035 036 037 046 101 129 131 138 O31 033 063 072 126 143 144 132 136 012 013 020 101 106 114 123 PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Brand VCRs EEE Eee 012 045 Hitachi 004 018 026 034 043 047 063 137 Instant Replay 031 033 JCL 031 033 J C Penney 012 013 015 031 040 Jensen JVC 012 039 043 048 050 130 Kenwood 014 039 043 048 Lloyd SA 013 014 03
38. 00 DIRECTV 347 3288 and USSB at 1 800 204 USSB 8772 Hardware and Installation To arrange for professional installation of your DIRECTV System ask questions or to resolve problems related to your DIRECTV System contact your dealer If additional information is needed please contact the Customer Care Center toll free at 1 800 274 8995 Hughes Customer Care Center 1 800 274 8995 Subscriptionsand PPV 1 800 DIREC TV or 1 800 204 USSB PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR WARRANTY System Model HSYS ___ Receiver Model HIRD B1 Receiver Serial Access Card LNB Model LNB Serial IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your safety and protection read this entire Owner s Manual before you attempt to install or use the DIRECTV System In particular read this safety section carefully Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary INSTALLATION Polarization This product is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way Do not modify the plug defeating this feature If the plug does not fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this plug with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades without blade exposure Power Sourc es Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your hom
39. 1 3 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL The Remote Control The remote control is available in two models The basic model HRMC 2 can control your digital satellite receiver and most TV brands The universal model HRMC 3 can control these devices as well as VCRs and many other 4 lt gt S aa eon auxiliary devices such as cable boxes amplifiers and laser disc f PS AAR players Boe fay Ce C _ OE on SE The remote control uses invisible infrared light to send signals to Spe ka a gt is your components when you press the keys You must aim your Mi a RT OE pe N 7 R na gt lt m j remote toward your component for it to receive the command AM abe By iy Sy fN fan ans oN Kw Descriptions and details of each individual key will be given a r ee EI throughout this manual as they apply although an overview follows ew tog pars wenn ei mae ODG Cy amp The mode keys across the top enable you to specify the device that D A i G d e a you intend to control This is important as many devices share the pee es a aia 3 7 P gt a y same keys such as the M key or the numeric keys You must E SE L i 4 Pe press the appropriate device key prior to pressing a command key to w we we ensure that remote control sends the right signal to the right device Sq gt be The only keys that deviate from the rule are the blue keys as they emo are always associated with your digital satellit
40. 4 101 Magin Magnavox 031 034 041 067 WEW UA 012 031 067 WEEE 101 Matsui 027 030 Mei 031 033 Memorex 003 010 014 031 033 034 053 072 101 134 139 MGA 045 046 059 Minolta 3 020 Mitsubishi 3 020 046 051 059 061 8 ro 8 MTC A Multitech 024 034 Nec 2 023 043 048 Normende Optonica i Panasonic 31 070 133 140 Pentax 3 020 031 063 Philco 31 033 034 067 Phillips 031 034 054 067 071 101 Pilot Pioneer 3 021 048 Portland 108 EMEEN 572 Pulsar 072 Quartz 002 014 e VECE 031 075 RCA 013 020 041 062 063 107 109 140 144 Realistic 003 008 010 014 031 033 034 040 053 054 101 Rico 058 Salora 014 Samsung 032 040 102 104 105 107 109 112 113 115 120 122 3 034 040 024 034 053 054 031 034 054 067 071 101 __ 108 o 57 Ore jooz 01g pose Sansui 022 043 048 135 Sanyo 003 004 007 010 014 134 Scott 017 037 112 129 131 Sears 003 008 009 010 013 014 020 031 042 073 101 Sharp 031 053 054 Shintom 024 Sony 003 031 052 056 057 058 076 077 078 Soundesign 034 STS 013 Sylvania 031 033 034 059 067 Symphonic Tandy 010 034 Tatung 039 043 IEG 034 039 043 Technics 031 033 Teknika 019 031 033 034 101 Thomas TMK Toshiba 008 009 013 047 059 112 ie ul i g Totevision 040 101 Unitech EE O12 Victor CECR EM O12 034 046 141 Videosonic Wards 003 013
41. 6 207 209 121 125 140 106 131 144 187 223 126 136 186 197 227 132 138 165 168 189 195 201 220 221 Prism Multimedia 572 eRECEL 106 187 RCA 1 Realistic 100 103 118 122 123 124 127 172 174 177 179 180 8 g Samsung Sansui Sanyo Schneider Scientific Atlanta Scott 118 180 190 Sharp 125 151 158 161 169 182 191 193 226 229 Sony Soundesign Starcom Symphonic Teac 223 Techwood Toshiba 175 Victor 112 205 Wards 163 Yamaha 120 125 166 169 Yorx iS N AUX N N 231 232 228 226 227 223 227 221 224 230 226 229 222 Technics 223 PAGE 8 3 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Using the Remote Control Once you have your codes entered you are ready to start using your universal remote control The device keys allow you to switch from one device to another Some keys behave in a special way They control one device while you are actually in another device mode For instance while in SAT mode pressing Volume controls your TV s volume This is because the remote control knows that there is no volume control on the digital satellite receiver Advanced feature keys c lt gt CEI etc are not supported for devices other than your digital satellite receiver For other devices only the primary keys i e O and fO CIB etc will function For Sony brand devices use the Mute key as the Enter key For RCA brand devi
42. CELL without descriptions The PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL with descriptions The PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL displays 2 hours of programming Up to eight channels can be seen at any one time This number is reduced to six if the program description option is enabled Let s look at the elements that make up the PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL The large area containing the various program titles is known as the grid Programs occupy cells within the grid If a program title cannot fit entirely an ellipsis is included to indicate that title information is missing Some cells have arrows associated with them These arrows indicate that the program started at an earlier time or continues until a later time than is displayed in the grid Each grid cell approximates the duration of the associated program A time line spanning the width of the guide indicates the show times of the programs being displayed The list of blocks running down the left hand side are the channel tags Depending on the Channel Tag Name Number or Logos specified in your system s PREFERENCES screen described in the chapter Your Receiver s Menu System the tags may display the channel numbers and call signs or network logos Also the Channel Sort Name or Number specified in your system s PREFERENCES screen will dictate whether the channels are listed in numeric order by channel number or alphabetical order by call sign To move around the guide
43. Check Mail button takes you to the CHECK MAIL screen The mail feature enables the service providers to inform you about upcoming special events programming changes offers and other important information Refer to the Check Mail section found later in this chapter Purchases The Purchases button takes you to the PURCHASES screen From the PURCHASES screen you can review your recent pay per view activity including past purchases and events that have been purchased in advance Refer to the Purchases section found later in this chapter New Card The New Card button takes you to the NEW ACCESS CARD screen The NEW ACCESS CARD screen provides a process by which the service providers can distribute new access cards Should you be issued a new card carefully follow the instructions to determine if you will need to use the NEW ACCESS CARD screen to activate it PAGE 7 2 TLIU AEAU YOUR RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM Lock Unlock This button is labeled either Lock or Unlock depending on the current status of the digital satellite receiver s lock If the receiver is locked you will see a small lock icon just below the date and time at the top of the screen Things to do on the MAIN MENU Assistance Topics The ASSISTANCE portion of the screen should be your first stop when you need help or have a question Think of this feature as an on line quick reference manual You can choose a topic of interest by selecting the topic but
44. Your Remote Control Before you can use your remote control you must install the supplied AA batteries First unsnap the battery cover from the back of the remote control Install each fresh battery as shown making sure that the and on each battery line up with the marks in the battery compartment Next snap the cover back onto the remote control Refer to Programming Your Remote Control for setting the codes to control the devices in your entertainment system Now You Can Turn It On Once you have connected everything you can turn everything on Turn the TV on and set it to the digital satellite receiver channel 3 or 4 or input video or S video Do the same for the VCR if applicable Now turn your digital satellite receiver on You will see the start up screen for several seconds followed by a black screen with the message Searching for satellite signal To access related utilities press SED at the bottom of the screen If so this is good If not try pressing the p gt key while the remote control is in SAT mode or check all of the connections You re well on your way to enjoying your DIRECTV System PAGE 2 4 CONTROLLING THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Now it is Time for You to Take Control You are the master of your digital satellite receiver It does what you tell it to do Take a few minutes to read through this chapter to begin to understand how to drive your system Let s begin wit
45. al strength while adjusting the dish pointing W SAlLUI_IN l Connecting the satellite antenna cable Positioning the Satellite Dish Pointing accuracy is very important You must be pointing the dish exactly at the satellites for you to receive a signal Please follow these instructions carefully to achieve a successful installation In the following procedure you will be referring to the meter on the INSTALLATION screen If this screen is not currently displayed press the Ga key shutting the system down and then press the U key to start the system up again If you see a black screen with the message Searching for satellite signal To access related utilities press ES press the SED key Otherwise press keys in the following order to navigate to the INSTALLATION screen CI 10 display the MAIN MENU PAGE 4 16 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH e Avy or to move the highlight over the Setup Menu button e QE3P to display the SETUP MENU e Aor to move the highlight over the Installation button e 485 to display the INSTALLATION screen You should see a meter displaying your signal strength The INSTALLATION Screen The INSTALLATION screen shows the quality of the signal that you are receiving Because you have not adjusted the direction of your satellite dish you probably have a signal strength of 0 To let you know that it is looking you should hear a short beep every few seconds
46. and fitness for a particular purpose HNS shall not be liable for damages in excess of the purchase price of the product less reasonable amount for use and wear or for any incidental special punitive or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever or for any delays loss of use time profits revenue or savings any commercial loss inconvenience damage to buyer s or to other person s property arising from the use or inability to use the product or otherwise for any failure to perform HNS neither assumes nor authorizes any customer care center or any other person or entity to assume any other obligation or liability beyond that which is provided for in this limited wananty No oral or written information or advice given by HNS its dealers distributors agents or employees shall create a warranty orin any way increase the scope of this wananty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations of implied warranties so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to Purchaser This Limited Warranty gives specific legal rights to Purchaser and Purchaser also may have other rights which may vary from state to state PROVISIONS Your HNS equipment the antenna the receiver and the remote is warranted against defects in materials workmanship for parts and labor The digital satellite receiver antenna including the LNB and remote control are warranted forninety 1 daysfrom
47. arth where they are Many film studios news organizations and other broadcasters provide their video audio and data signals 22 300 miles in space to a grouping of high 22 300 miles above the earth This means that after Salelit received by your satellite dish antenna The signals tpink F ar fagiry then go into your digital satellite receiver where they DA sa a undergo extensive processing to determine if you are Reever Tekanane authorized to have access to them The signals are lis saak Frogiscriiag Avthorigsiurs irer alualss ai networks arteria then reconverted into high quality video and audio that you can enjoy on your television The telephone connection is used by your digital satellite receiver 4 to report back to the service providers any purchase Progerwire serv ce MOVINETS Ai zi activity The DIRECTV network PAGE 1 1 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL DIRECTV System Components There are three main components of your DIRECTV System They are the satellite antenna the digital satellite receiver and the remote control Take a few minutes to read about each of these components The Satellite Antenna The satellite antenna is the component that receives the digital signals It must be mounted to a solid outdoor surface that allows a clear view of the southern sky The reflector is also known as a dish At the end of a tubular arm that is attached to the dish there
48. ashers 5 16 inch ee Carpenter s level Qty 4 Pencil or chalk Installation Procedure 1 2 Outside holas Select a flat and secure site to install the antenna base plate Place the base plate so the outside holes are positioned over the brick surfaces Do not drill into the mortar between the bricks Brick surface Double expansion Brick I if anchor 4 places Se Mortar Outside holes 3 4 5 6 7 Front view Side View Using a carpenter s level plumb the antenna mast in at least two different locations on the side of the mast as shown These two measurements should be at right angles to each other If the mast is plumb aligned vertically with the bubble level go to step 5 Otherwise loosen the pivot bolt and adjustment nuts see diagram Rotate the mast until it is plumb with the level then tighten the pivot bolt and alignment nuts If you are still unable to align the mast with the level try using wooden shims If they do not correct the problem you will need to find another site to install the antenna Use a pencil to mark the location of the top left outside hole of the base plate see diagram onto the brick surface Set the mast aside and drill a inch x 3 inch hole where you made the pencil mark Clean out the hole and insert an expansion anchor The anchor should fit snugly so you may have to use a hammer to gently tap the anchor until it is flush with the brick surface
49. assumed that there is some degree of signal A numeric value for the strength ranges from 0 to 99 While your signal strength may vary refer to the following map to determine the suggested ey signal strength goal for your area i 6 Gently continue turning the antenna reflector a small amount as you were turning it when you began receiving a signal Continue to adjust the antenna in this fashion until the signal strength meter reaches the highest possible reading Tighten the azimuth T bolts 7 Slowly tilt the antenna up and down to try to improve the signal strength reading When you are satisfied that you have achieved the strongest signal tighten the elevation bolts Typical signal strength results Your actual signal strength may vary You may choose to try different transponders Each transponder transmits multiple programs at a time The transponder displayed when entering the screen represents the one associated with the last viewed program or 02 if no program has been viewed By moving the highlight to the transponder area you can enter a number from 01 to 32 Different transponders may show varying signal strengths This is not indicative of any problem unless the variations are extreme such as 40 and 90 In the event of signal reception problems customer service representatives may ask for information such as signal strength on a different transponder Do not change transponders trying to find the best signa
50. at has a different label For example you can assign a second TV to the AUX key 1 Begin the programming process as described earlier i e Press TV and Mute keys simultaneously or VCR and Mute keys simultaneously 2 Once you have established the correct code either by scanning or direct code entry do not press the device key to lock in your code 3 Press the AUX key to store the code onto the AUX key Identifying Codes that Have Been Stored You can determine the codes that are stored in your remote control This may be desirable to make future reprogramming of additional remote controls easier 1 Press the device mode key and the Mute key simultaneously 2 Press the key and count the number of times the red light on the top of the remote control blinks for each digit Each digit of the three digit code is separated by a 3 second pause during which time the light is off For example if the code number is 021 the light will blink 10 times for 0 pause three seconds blink twice pause three seconds and blink once PAGE 8 5 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 8 6 LIMITED WARRANTY Hughes Network Systems HNS providesthe following limited warranty on your HNS digital satellite equipment This limited waranty is in lieu of all other wananties whether express implied or statutory including without limitation the implied wananties of merchantability
51. atibility or use of this device the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines inform them of e the telephone number this unit is connected to e the ringer equivalence number REN The number can be found on a label located on the bottom of the equipment e the Universal Service Order Code USOC jack required This equipment requires a USOC RJ11 Jack e the FCC registration number The number can be found on a label located on the bottom of this equipment TABLE OF CONTENTS THE HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM 1 1 What You Should Do FirSt ccccccccccccscssessesseseeseeees 1 1 How Does All This Work osses 1 1 DIRECTV SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 2 The Satellite Antenna The Digital Satellite Receiver The Remote Control SETTING UP YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM 2 1 CHOOSING THE BEST CONNECTIONS cc cc0008 2 1 Hook Up the Audio S video Signals 2 2 Hook Up the Audio Video Signals 2 3 Hook Up the RF Signals wl Finishing Up ieee E E INSTALLING REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES 2 4 NOW YOU CAN TURN IT ON cece cceeccececeessceees 2 4 CONTROLLING THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER seeraicssacsssisscatesscctsvstssccsssesvsensiecsssucnesbivcvsiseses 3 1 FRONT PANEL VS REMOTE CONTROL KEYS 3 1 BASIC NAVIGATION Q
52. ax06 wa a ee ro The front of the digital satellite receiver QAI will initiate the display of the on screen guide where you can see a listing of all available programs or will display the GUIDE MENU if pressed while displaying a program guide The four directional keys up 4 down V left 4 and right are used to move the highlight around the program guide and menus They also provide access to the OneLine Guide and the LogoBelt when menus aren t displayed The select key HE is used to specify that a highlighted guide or menu item selection is the one desired PAGE 1 2 THE HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM Behind the door on the right side of the receiver is your access card This special card contains information about your level of service and holds pay per view purchase activity i D A N This card should not be removed except to protect your digital satellite receiver from unauthorized use or to replace the card when your service provider eee DIRECTV or USSB supplies a new one ad a a a ee ee r gt gt The Access Card 06 O AVES The rear of the digital satellite receiver The rear of the receiver has numerous jacks for connection to your audio video entertainment system You will also find the power cord permanently connected to the back The SATELLITE IN F type jack is for connecting the cable from your satellite dish to your digital satellite receiver Be su
53. ces the device key i e TV or VCR is the power on keys and GQ is the power off key Switching the Remote Control to Operate a Second Digital Satellite Receiver Your remote control can be reprogrammed to operate a second digital satellite receiver to avoid signal conflicts with the first digital satellite receiver This may be necessary in situations where two digital satellite receivers are located in the same general area where both units can see the remote control signals or in environments where two RF Remote Control Extenders are being used To switch the remote control between SAT 1 and SAT 2 simply press the SAT key and the Mute keys simultaneously Remember to access the ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen on the associated digital satellite receivers to pair the remote control accordingly Controlling Other Components Using the AUX Button Some additional features are available from your remote control while in the AUX mode Take a moment to understand the special operation in this case Note that these instructions apply exclusively to the universal remote control HRMC 3 Volume Control in AUX Mode Note that when the remote control is in TV VCR or SAT mode the volume keys control the sound volume for the television When you re in AUX mode if your auxiliary component has audio output the volume keys control that component s sound volume If your auxiliary component doesn t have audio output you
54. choose OK otherwise choose Cancel to abort the edits made to this event Check Mail The CHECK MAIL feature of your digital satellite receiver enables service providers to notify you about important information upcoming special events offers and other promotional programming CHECK MAIL Tue Jan 20 Z J4rH oes wes ey far When new messages are received a new mail icon appears at the View le Mee i i top of all menu screens This indicator will remain on the menus in y v M i IEA UP piei ryda cer Tey until you have read the new message AAi E U When you highlight the Check Mail button the advisory message at the bottom of the screen indicates if there are any messages to read If there are you can press S amp D to access the CHECK MAIL screen The CHECK MAIL screen Things to do on the CHECK MAIL screen Message The Message button will allow you to cycle through the available messages if more than one piece of mail is available Highlight the Message button and use the amp and W keys to step through the messages Page The Page button will allow you to cycle through the pages associated with a message if more than one page is needed to present the entire message Highlight the Page button and use the A and Y keys to step through the pages Erase The Erase button will remove a piece of mail from your mailbox Please be aware that once a piece of mail has been erased it cannot be retrieved Messages will
55. ct This is one of the handiest features of your digital satellite receiver You can use PreSelect to actually plan your evening or weekend viewing then just let the remote disappear into the cushions of your sofa PreSelect when selected will initiate a drop down menu offering two choices To View and Don t PreSelect You can perform the PreSelect capability from within the on screen guides Simply highlight the program that you want schedule and press the erp key Each press of the key cycles through the available options PAGE 6 8 INFORMATION THE ON SCREEN GUIDES To View if selected will mark the program to be automatically tuned when it airs This way you won t miss an important program At the right time the receiver will even turn on if it was turned off and tune to the appropriate channel Programs that are scheduled to be automatically tuned to for viewing will be identified on the on screen guide with a check mark v before the program title Don t Schedule is used should you initiate the drop down menu and then choose not to do anything PreSelect To View Sometimes you may have the button to PreSelect To View without having the option to tape This can occur when a program may not be authorized for taping In this case the digital satellite receiver can tune to it when it airs however taping is not allowed Cancel PreSelect Once a program has been scheduled for viewing previewing or taping you have the o
56. de the technician with a complete description of the problem and the results of the system test The technician will assist you with additional repair information and instructions Cable Test When Cable Test is selected the digital satellite receiver scans through all transponders and displays the associated signal strength If there are any detectable problems you will be notified of the most likely cause of the problem Otherwise you may simply find this test to be a convenient way to analyze the signal quality your are achieving PAGE 7 14 PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL You can use the remote control that came with your digital satellite receiver to control other components in your entertainment system The basic remote control 4 Soy fea HRMC 2 can control your digital satellite receiver and most TV f Bt ines i SAR brands The universal remote control HRMC 3 can control the o i C fn oh lt ee C E digital satellite receiver as well as many brands of TVs VCRs aa e a ED tuners amplifiers laser disc players and cable boxes Fs amp eaS sy P mming th E ey rogra Ing e EY EN ans AN E 2 z S ile s80 Seg Remote Control Py G G Gy Gy a a 2 CoS There are two different ways to program your remote control to ON PeN fay Oy Gy Ws amp M 8 By match the devices you want to control code scan or code entry Yow pia y y amp 7 a ey Code scan can take some time but it avoids having to
57. dfUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS Model HIRD B1l Trademarks and Copyrights Software contained in the receiver and this manual is copyright 1995 1996 1997 and 1998 by Hughes Network Systems Some features are patent pending WatchWord PreSelect LogoBelt TurboTune and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems DIRECTV and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc a Hughes Electronics Company and are used with permission USSB and USSB Entertainment Plus are registered trademarks of U S Satellite Broadcasting Company Inc NFL Sunday Ticket is a registered trademark of the NFL Enterprises L P NBA League Pass is a trademark of NBA Properties Inc NHL Center Ice is a registered trademark of the National Hockey League ESPN Full Court is a trademark of ESPN Enterprises Inc ESPN Enterprises Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of ESPN Inc MLB Extra Innings sy is an official service mark of Major League Baseball Properties Inc All other trademarks and service arks are the property of their respective owners This product is the subject of one or more U S or foreign patents pending Disc laimer Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document No company shall be liable for errors contained herein The information in this document is subject to change without notice No warranty of any kind is made with regard to this materia
58. ding then pick a landmark in Example 1 the distance that aligns with the magnetic azimuth bearing or mark 226 Azimuth the azimuth in some way Example 2 160 hs muth 4 Verify that there are no obstructions such as buildings or trees blocking the view to the satellite as shown in the diagram Remember that trees that are small now or do not have leaves could grow to ultimately block the clear line of sight Good View Poor Viaw am C ear lire of sigh no Obst _ ced ine af sight A abstructioss in ine way one treas are olocking ihe sig 5 Make sure that the site you have chosen is not where people or equipment could hit the antenna DANGER Do not select a location to install the satellite dish antenna near power lines You can be killed if the dish antenna comes into contact with electric power lines e Do not contact overhead power lines e Check the distance to any nearby power lines before starting installation Stay at least 20 feet away from all power lines e If any part of the antenna or mast assembly comes into contact with a power line call your local power company Do not try to remove it yourself They will remove it safely PAGE 4 3 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL If you decide to install the antenna yourself we recommend you purchase the Do It Yourself Instillation Kit It contains many items you will need to complete most installations You will need some of the follo
59. e as shown This prevents the H Pale Cut this sectian from tie pe e 2 Dig a hole at least 8 inches in diameter and 36 inches deep If you live in an area where the e4 5 rohes rninirnurr 1 ine to 2 roh slopa for wate run off a Grade 3G iaches nin Tum s nghes aclaw Frosh lirie pole from rotating in the concrete over time frost line goes deeper than 30 inches dig the hole at least 6 inches deeper than the frost line 3 Place the pole into the hole and place rocks for example around the pole to stabilize it in a vertical position 4 Fill the hole with prepared quick drying cement Shape the top of the concrete with a slope to improve drainage 5 Using acarpenter s level plumb the pole in at least two different locations on the side of the pole as shown These two measurements should be at right angles to each other When the pole is plumb secure it with the rocks or attach guy wires to hold it upright 6 Let the cement dry for 24 hours before you remove the guy wires or attempt to attach the antenna to the pole With the pole installed proceed to the section titled Attaching the Reflector Onto the LNB Support Arm later in this chapter PAGE 4 11 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Attaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support Arm There are two possible antenna models that may have been included w
60. e consult your dealer or local power company Ventilation Do not block the ventilation slots and openings in the case Do not block these openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place this product near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided For electrical safety power line operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire If in doubt contact qualified service personnel Accessories To avoid personal injury or damage to the receiver do not place the digital satellite receiver on any unstable cart stand table or bracket Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding The outdoor antenna used to receive satellite signals and the cable used to connect the antenna to the indoor receiving unit are required to comply with local installation codes and the appropriate sections of the National Electric Code NEC and in particular Article 810 15 which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as
61. e INSTALLATION screen Things to do on the INSTALLATION screen The quality of the signal that your DIRECTV System is receiving is automatically displayed In addition to using this at installation time you may also want to check it when you are experiencing loss of signal momentary video freezing or similar problems Transponder You may choose to try different transponders Each transponder transmits multiple programs at a time The transponder displayed when entering the screen represents the one associated with the last viewed program or 02 if no program has been viewed By moving the highlight to the transponder area you can enter a number from 01 to 32 Different transponders may show varying signal strengths This is not indicative of any problem unless the variations are extreme such as 40 and 90 In the event of signal reception problems customer service representatives may ask for information such as signal strength on a different transponder Do not change transponders trying to find the best signal since the transponder will automatically change to the one that corresponds with the satellite channels that you view Another signal strength utility that you may find useful is the Cable Test that can be found on the SYSTEM TEST screen PAGE 13 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Position After selecting Position from the INSTALLATION screen a pop up menu called Alignment Mode will appear You can choose t
62. e at the device you can use the 0 key to step backward through the codes Press the CUD key to verify that you haven t missed the code In order to lock in the code press the device key again The remote will remember the code until you reprogram it PAGE 8 1 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Code Entry First look up the device type and brand in the following charts You will find a list of numbers one or more of which should operate your device There may be more than one code so you will need to try each of them to find the one that works best While holding down the device key that you are programming press the Mute key and simultaneously release both keys The light at the front of the on the model HRMC 3 remote control should light and stay lit If it isn t repeat the process Note that there is no indicator light on the model HRMC 2 remote control You are now in code entry mode Simply use the remote control keypad to enter the three digit code Press the device key being programmed once again to lock in the entered code The remote will remember the code until you reprogram it Test if the entered code matches your device by pressing the M key If the device works you re all set Otherwise repeat the process using the next code for your brand or try the code scan procedure 072 081 161 052 043 054 056 080 104 108 112 115 118 121 131 058 043 001 002 003 004 043 101
63. e currently set to the Fav A B C or All Channels list you will step through the channels included on the current list however to actually view or hear the program the selected channel must be on the Family list as well For the Family List limit to be enforced the digital satellite receiver must be locked Locking is described earlier in this chapter When the system is locked the passcode will be needed to modify the settings of the channel lists PAGE 7 12 YOUR RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM TurboTune The TURBOTUNE SETUP screen is used to specify the nine channels that will be offered in the TurboTune pop up panel that appears over video when GED is pressed TURGOTUNC SCTUr Tue Jan 20 6 FOrn i 25 Things to do on the TURBOTUNE x SETUP screen Set Channel Using the a v 4 and keys highlight one of the nine channel boxes You can enter the desired channel using the number keys on the remote control or by using the 0 and fO Pressing EP while highlighting one of the channel boxes will also initiate a pop up panel that will allow you to set the channel using the and W keys on the remote control or the receiver s front panel Installation The INSTALLATION screen provides the utilities that makes the setup and testing of your system simple and convenient Places to go from the INSTALLATION screen The TURBOTUNE setup screen System Test The System Test button takes you to the SYSTEM TEST screen Th
64. e receiver oe H CRFS HIISARS The arch of keys immediately below the power and mode keys are F F frequently used functions These include special action iD Ce ey Y es R A 5 A g F4 N J information QED guide CHEB exit EG and favorite ee D The basic remote control HRMC 2 on the left The universal remote control HRMC 3 on the right The key is special in that by itself it does nothing but display the action icon in the upper left corner of your screen for a few seconds What is important is that some keys perform special features while the action icon is displayed The special functions are indicated in yellow above the keys Each will be described in this manual at the point they are used The following chart describes these for easy reference Key Feature Function Combination C GUIDE J MENU Displays the MAIN MENU from any point lt gt yp LIST Displays the CHANNEL LISTS screen from any point SERVICES Displays the Alternate Services menu while in video There are four directional keys that will cause the on screen highlight to move in the direction in which it was pressed The key positions will be referred to in this manual as gt a and V The select key ZEB is one of the most important keys Pressing the SED key will indicate to your digital satellite receiver that you wish to choose the highlighted item The remaining keys are satellite specific keys and common device keys including numbers chann
65. e you begin make these quick checks e Verify that there are no obstructions such as trees buildings etc blocking the signal e Verify that you are using the proper cable type RG 6 between the dish and the receiver Also be sure that the connections are tight and the center wire in the cable extends about 1 8 inch beyond the end of the connector e Verify that the azimuth and elevation values that you determined earlier are correct for your area e To loosen and tighten the antenna s bolts you will need a 7 16 inch wrench not included e Acompass will also be needed to establish the initial direction to point your satellite dish PAGE 4 17 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL The box method begins by subtracting 10 degrees from the azimuth and subtracting 4 degrees from the elevation values that you determined earlier We ll begin by adjusting the elevation First loosen the nuts securing the two one on each side elevation bolts just enough so that you can easily tilt the reflector up and down Next line up the elevation indicator with the tick mark corresponding to the elevation calculated earlier result minus 4 degrees This mark may appear as a pointer or as a painted edge Do not use the bolt or nut as a point of reference Finish adjusting the elevation by lightly tightening the bolts when the indicator is aligned with the correct tick mark Make sure tha
66. el up and down etc The functions of these keys change depending on the currently selected device Please refer to Controlling the Digital Satellite Receiver for more remote control capabilities and Programming Your Remote Control for teaching your remote control about your other audio video components PAGE 1 4 SETTING UP YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM This chapter provides step by step instructions for setting up your DIRECTV System and connecting it to your television or entertainment system As you are reading this now it is assumed that you have already opened and unpacked the box The receiver carton includes the receiver itself an Access Card already installed in the receiver behind the door a remote control with two AA batteries cables and this manual Contact your dealer if any part is missing or damaged You now need to decide where you want to place your digital satellite receiver Avoid installing the receiver in a location where the power cord or cables could be inadvertently disconnected Obviously choose a place near your TV that is well ventilated Do not set electronic components or other objects including this manual on top of the receiver or otherwise block its cooling vents It is recommended that you have your dish professionally installed This is due to safety issues electrical codes and assurance of a quality installation If you should choose to perform the installation yourself please pay special at
67. enu PAGE 6 6 THE ON SCREEN GUIDES The Types pop up menu enables you to further refine your desired program list by different types of the previously chosen theme For example if you chose Movies for TUN Ph ELU ASEA the category you can now choose a type of movie such as Comedy raaes y Drama Sci Fi etc After selecting one of these the guide will be further filtered to feature only those channels that will be offering programs of the selected category and type Popular categories can be quickly selected from your remote control You will see labels on the remote control for filtering the guide to movies sports news and all Pressing EED followed by one of the associated keys C lt GED lt GED or lt GLD will filter the guide accordingly Pressing the key sequence a second time or pressing 4 will restore the guide to show all themes The Types pop up menu Channel List The Lists pop up menu enables you to filter the guide to display only channels from the selected list In addition to All Channels you can choose one of your own defined lists See the Fav Lists section of The Receiver s Menu System to learn how to set your favorite lists jan 20 amp 2OrK You can use the QD key to cycle through the lists at any time on the on screen guide without using the drop down menu The Top 10 favorite list is a list that is automatically maintained ar by your digital satellite
68. ers Qty 4 e Hammer e Washers 5 16 inch Qty 4 e Carpenter s level e Pencil or chalk Installation Procedure 1 Select a flat and secure site to install the antenna base plate 2 Tap the cinder blocks with a hammer to locate the hollow center cores 3 Place the base Br rs aaa plate so the outside holes are positioned over the hollow center cores Cincer Outside o of the cinder block Do not drill into the mortar between the cinder gt z blocks bax fi l PAGE 4 9 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH 4 5 6 7 8 9 Fi a Vela 10 aS 11 12 13 14 15 re YS 16 w 17 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Using a carpenter s level plumb the antenna mast in at least two different locations on the side of the mast as shown These two measurements should be at right angles to each other If the mast is plumb aligned Carpers level N vertically with the bubble level go to step 5 Otherwise loosen s umb via Mast the pivot bolt and adjustment nuts see diagram 3ubbe 4 Rotate the mast until it is plumb with the level then tighten the pivot bolt and alignment nuts If you are still unable to align the mast with the level try using wooden shims If they do not ae me correct the problem you will need to find another install site se Use a pencil to mark the location of the top left outside hole of the ba
69. et the limit When the system is locked the passcode will be needed to change the ratings limit Use the number keys on the remote control to set the limit or use the amp and W keys to increase or decrease each digit Use the 4 and keys to highlight the digit that you want to change The maximum limit is 655 Highlight OK and press S to confirm the entered amount Selecting Cancel will leave the spending limit unchanged For the spending limit to be enforced the digital satellite receiver must be locked Locking is described earlier in this chapter Channel Lists Channel Lists are provided to help you organize the hundreds of available channels into groupings that are more appropriate for your household Each list can contain as many or as few channels as you would like You can customize these _ groupings in a variety of ways For example Fav A could be Dad s ERGA ami favorite channels Fav B could be Mom s favorites Fav C could be EEN T7 the kids channels and Family could be all channels that Mom and Dad have deemed appropriate for the entire family Each of the lists with the exception of Family can be renamed CUANATL LIFTS Tus Jan 20 70H NOTE If locking the receiver only channels included in the Family list will be accessible If the Family list has not had channels added to it no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver To avoid this inconvenience set up the Family
70. gh so that the antenna ASD P x D at assembly can ei easily on the mast or pole Seeks XN N 4 The next step is to ground the antenna geri l Mas ar pole PAGE 4 12 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH CAUTION Local electric codes and the National Electric Code NEC require the antenna to be grounded Grounding the antenna helps protect against damage caused by static voltage buildup or nearby lightning strikes Refer to the following e Go to the section titled Grounding the Metal Pole Mount if your antenna is installed on a metal pole e Go to the section titled Grounding the Base Plate if you antenna is installed on the supplied antenna mast Grounding the Metal Pole Mount Have the following tools and materials handy during this process Items marked with a asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately e 1 inch ground e 5 8 inch x 8 foot e Cable ties clamp ground rod and d rod cl e Adjustable wrench pe ae e 8 aluminum e Sledge hammer grounding wire Installation Procedure 1 Approximately 1 foot from the pole s cement pier foundation use a sledge hammer to drive the ground rod 8 feet into the ground 48 sluminum 2 Install the grounding clamp approximately 1 foot from the base grourding wire S prot of the pole 3 Install the 8 aluminum grounding wire onto the ground clamp in accordance w
71. gramming and local broadcasts You will use the input selection that your TV and or VCR offers to select the source If your VCR has S video input use an S video cable to connect the digital satellite receiver s SVIDEO output to the S video input on your VCR Also connect one pair of the digital satellite receiver s audio outputs Left and Right to the audio inputs on your VCR If your TV has S video input connect an S video cable from the S VIDEO output either from the digital satellite receiver if available or the VCR to the S video input on the TV Also connect the left and right audio outputs from the same device that the S video is coming from and connect them to the TV If your hook up is complete move on to the Finishing Up section Hook Up the Audio Video Signals Most high end TVs and VCRs have phono type audio and video inputs Look at the back of your TV and VCR for three jacks possibly color coded yellow white and red They will be labeled something like IN L and R AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN If you are unsure look at these connectors on the back of your digital satellite receiver If you vard The phono type video cable and jack PAGE 2 2 SETTING UP YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM have no jacks like these on your TV or VCR skip this section and proceed to the Hook Up the RF Signals section This video hookup will give you a clearer picture than an RF hookup Also this hookup will allow you to view
72. h a few simple rules First there is nothing that you can do using the front panel keys or the remote control keys which could harm your digital satellite receiver in any way Once you understand the capabilities and options available in your receiver you ll be able to undo any changes or settings that you make The next important rule is to have fun The features of your digital satellite receiver are intended to make watching TV more enjoyable It isn t necessary to know everything your system can do right away Learn the capabilities a little at a time As you use your digital satellite receiver the techniques to control it will become second nature Front Panel vs Remote Control Keys The front panel provides all of the basic controls needed to access and use the primary features of the digital satellite receiver The remote control has many more keys to provide shortcuts or access to extended features of the digital satellite receiver Most of the remote control keys can also be used to control other components in your entertainment system For this reason you must remember to press the SAT key putting the remote control in satellite mode when you want to control your digital satellite receiver Basic Navigation The most common digital satellite receiver related keys that you will use are a v 4 and er Four distinct keys on the digital satellite receiver front panel represent the direction keys On the remote control the t
73. ich the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC To meet FCC requirements only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this device Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception To meet FCC requirements shielded cables are required to connect the device to a personal computer peripheral or other Class B certified device Part 68 compliance 1 The FCC has established Part 68 of the FCC Rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network Standardized jacks are used for these connections This equipment should not be used on coin lines or party lines 2 If this device is malfunctioning it may also be causing harm to the telephone network this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until repair has been made If this is not done the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures if such changes affect the comp
74. ighlight to the Position button and press GE You will need to decide whether you know where you are by your ZIP code or by your latitudinal and longitudinal position Press the amp or VW keys on the remote control or receiver front panel until your TTT TTT TTT preferred selection is highlighted Then press z ae You will now see a pop up panel with space to enter your information Enter your location If you are using the remote control press the SAT key followed by the five appropriate digits From the remote control or receiver front panel you can also use the amp or W keys to increase or decrease the highlighted digit value and the key to advance to the next digit Use the 4 key to back up to correct any mistakes When you are finished press E on the button labeled OK to continue ALIGNMENT RESULT Pop up Panel The ALIGNMENT RESULT will display the proper elevation and azimuth for pointing the dish calculated from the location you entered You should take a moment The INSTALLATION screen to write down the elevation and azimuth numbers EVA Tuy Jon 20 11 A0AH i ELEVATION AZIMUTH 5 a uit a uevarion __ a larga faqs Oe Tey pieny ge she pore utiove ier aiaa pola thal ibaa ny The values displayed are fairly accurate however some fine tuning may be necessary Use these values when choosing a mounting location for your satellite dish remembering that you will need an rus i eed fn fine ton se el r 5
75. ill appear briefly or you can erase it quickly by pressing the E key again e Things to do This largest portion of the screen is dedicated to the subject matter associated with the current menu Contents usually include buttons that are used for changing settings or obtaining the status of some feature Also you will see information regarding the current menu Some buttons contain small icons within the button This gives you some indication as to the kind of setting that will be offered should you select that button The icons are as follows Q The current setting will cycle through the possible settings with each press of the SB key a A list of options will be offered This list appears in what is referred to as a Pop up Menu a A series of boxes will appear that you can use to specify numbers and or letters for the particular feature associated with the button With this familiarity of the menu structure you should be able to intuitively follow through the menus easily identifying the various settings and changes you wish to make PAGE 7 1 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Main Menu From the MAIN MENU you can branch in any direction including the on screen guide customize your system features check incoming mail lock and unlock your system and more MAIN MUNU Tus Jen 20 6 7ITHK There are two ways to get to the MAIN MENU First you can press the ql gt keys on the remote control Another way
76. is faulty These channels were excluded included due to the analysis process that is used You may edit the lists manually to correct these oversights Clear You may wish to remove all channels from a particular list at some point Selecting Clear will allow you to specify from which list you wish to remove all channels You may then add channels to this list if you so choose Set You may wish to include all channels in a particular list at some point Selecting Set will allow you to specify to which list you wish to add all channels You may then remove channels from this list if you so choose Things to do on the CHANNEL LISTS screen Tag Boxes You can cycle through the favorite lists while watching satellite programming on the on screen guide and on the CHANNEL LISTS screen by pressing the WIP key In the CHANNEL LISTS screen use the amp V 4 and keys to highlight the button that corresponds to the channel and list that you wish to change Press the SE key to either add or remove the check mark A check mark indicates that the channel of the row is included in the list named at the top of the column To help you choose to include or exclude a particular channel the title of the currently airing program for that channel appears at the top of the screen This may be of some guidance Remember that when the digital satellite receiver is locked only channels included in the Family list can be viewed This means that if you ar
77. ith National Electric Code 810 15 Ground rod 4 Route the ground wire from the clamp to the ground rod Use the ground rod clamp to attach the grounding wire to the ground rod 5 Secure the ground wire to the pole using the cable ties You can now proceed to the section titled Installing and Routing the LNB Coaxial Cable Grounding the Base Plate Have the following tools and materials handy during this process Items marked with a asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately e 5 8 inch x 8 foot e Adjustable wrench e Sledge hammer ground rod e 8 aluminum e Cable ties e ground rod clamp grounding wire PAGE 4 13 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Installation Procedure 1 Use a sledgehammer to drive the ground rod 8 feet into the ground near where you installed the antenna base plate 2 Insert the 4 20 x inch bolt through the grounding hole on the base plate iy ig gt at 3 Install the star washer and 44 inch nut onto the bolt 4 Wrap the 8 aluminum grounding wire around the bolt between the star washer and the base plate in accordance with National Electric Code section 810 15 then tighten the nut 5 Route the ground wire from the base plate to the ground rod Use the ground rod clamp to attach the ground wire to the ground rod 6 Ifnecessary secure the ground wire t
78. ith your DIRECTV System Refer to the section that applies to your antenna model If you don t know which model number you have you should be able to identify it by the associated diagram Assembling the HANT 3_S Antenna 1 Insert a flat head screw into one of the holes in the face of the reflector as shown Raflacra 2 Install the mounting bracket of the LNB support be least arm onto the four flat head screws as shown seven 4 planas 3 Loosely install a 4 inch nut onto the portion of each flat head screw that sticks through the back of the reflector and mounting bracket R Z 4 Tighten the four 44 inch nuts The heads of the i 7 flat head screws must be flush on the inside SS surface of the reflector to be securely fastened to the LNB support arm 5 Install the cable clip as shown UNF sippoct arr Star wasaar 4 pees A ingh ru A aboes Cakk vig Attaching the Antenna Assembly to the Mast or Pole Now that you have assembled the antenna you are ready to mount it on your previously installed mast or pole While the diagrams may show an antenna model that differs from the one you have the same i procedures apply 1 Ifnecessary slightly loosen the azimuth nuts on the LNB support arm Pa muth ruts 2 Slide the antenna assembly onto the mast or pole until eke the top of the mast stops at the bolt at the top of the XO oN mounting assembly 3 Tighten the azimuth nuts enou
79. l including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose StarSight Information StarSight features licensed under one or more of the following U S patents 4 706 121 5 151 789 5 335 277 5 353 121 5 479 266 5 479 268 and 5 532 754 Use rights reserved Macrovision Information This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights The anticopy process is licensed for noncommercial home use only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Note on Recording Programming Most television programs and films are copyrighted This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home taping of copyrighted materials In most cases it is permissible to record for personal use as long as you do not sell the material You must act responsibly in this area check into the matter if you are unsure Some pay per view programs may be licensed from producers as view only programs These are copyrighted programs and may not be copied or reproduced for any purpose without the express written permission of the copyright owner Satellite Proogramming For subscription information or to resolve problems related to satellite programming call the service providers including DIRECTV at 1 8
80. l satellite receiver through a stereo system simply connect the AUDIO outputs Left and Right to an available input on your audio system This input may be labeled something like AUX or if you aren t using a N compact disc player or laser disc player you can use one of these inputs if Ba E L available The only input that you should not use is one that is specified for a turntable phonograph a The phono type audio cable and jack You can mix and match the different hookups described above to suit your entertainment system s available connections For example you could connect the VCR using audio video while the TV is connected with the RF signal Always try to achieve the highest quality and greatest flexibility available Once all connections have been completed plug in the TV VCR and digital satellite receiver to the wall outlet appropriate extension cord or surge protector See Important Safety Instructions described in the front of this manual Note If you have connected a VCR into your entertainment system in a way that routes the cables from your DIRECTV System to your VCR before the signal reaches the TV you could experience a distorted picture if you attempt to record a copy protected program These programs are identified by a Can t Tape symbol in the banner area of the screen If this occurs simply stop the recording process and your picture will automatically correct itself Installing Batteries in
81. l since the transponder will automatically change to the one that corresponds with the satellite channels that you view PAGE 4 18 DIRECTY 1 800 DIRECTV INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH Authorizing Your Service The antenna is now installed and properly adjusted to receive signals To confirm this you should be able to receive promotional channels from both DIRECTV and USSB If you can receive promotional channels you can now arrange to receive your satellite programming 24 hours a day 7 days a week at the following numbers DIRECTV 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 USSB 1 800 204 USSB 204 8772 DIRECTV offers a variety of programming packages to fit most any budget Enjoy your favorite news and entertainment networks including A amp E CNN The Disney Channel AMC TCM TBS USA Network The History Channel and the Sci Fi Channel Movie lovers will enjoy STARZ premium movie channels and the Independent Film Channel in addition to several channels of movies by theme from Encore The music lover will enjoy MuchMusic TNN CMT and over 30 Music Choice channels with commercial free CD quality music for all tastes For the sports enthusiast add the Golf Channel sports networks and over 18 out of market regional sports networks showing exciting collegiate action Real sports fans may choose from several sports subscriptions including NFL Sunday Ticket NBA League Pass NHL Center Ice MLB Extra Innings ESPN Full Court
82. l to the left of the bullet specifies the current class filter setting while to the right of the bullet you will see the current channel list that is in use In the upper right corner of your screen you will see the current day date and time Just below the time you may see small icons that indicate the status of the system or details about the currently highlighted program title They are the same icons that can appear in the Channel Banner and are as follows DATA ALT TCO NEW ga CAN T SVCS AUDIO MAIL TAPE Pay Data Atemate osd Received mitsand mitsand Recording Per services audio caption new mail Lists Lists not View available available available enforced ovenidden permitted The primary body of the guide screen displays channels or program titles You can press SE on a currently airing program to tune to it Pressing QP will take you to the INFORMATION screen The INFORMATION screen is described later in this chapter in the section called Getting Program Information Using PreSelect to Schedule Programs for Viewing With the trademarked PreSelect feature you can select your viewing choices in advance This allows you to mark upcoming programs to help you avoid missing them Use PreSelect to plan your evening viewing and let the remote fall into the cushions of your sofa Your digital satellite receiver will automatically change channels to those you specified at the proper time To PreSelect a program find a de
83. lf as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e Tf liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen into the product or it has been exposed to water e Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e Ifthe product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements being used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacement parts specified by the product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the product is in safe
84. lite programming through the audio video connectors With knowledge of these few keys you should be able to navigate through almost every digital satellite receiver feature and menu PAGE 3 2 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH One spot 22 300 miles in space and you ll find it There s a cluster of satellites way out there in space and just as a telescope is pointed at a star you need to point your dish at the satellites In this chapter we will explain the basic process for determining where to mount your dish basic installation of the dish and the procedure for pointing your dish Read the contents of this chapter as well as the important safety information in the front of this manual These instructions are intended for an installer experienced in performing the various tasks described here Depending on how you intend to install the antenna you may be required to e Climb a ladder and work on your roof e Use a power drill to drill holes in your house e Determine if there are water pipes electrical wiring or gas lines hidden in the walls near where you will be drilling e Route coaxial cable through the foundation wall under floors and through interior walls e Ground the antenna and coaxial cable as recommended in the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 If you do not feel comfortable about performing these tasks or complyi
85. lite Receiver ns 8 5 Controlling Other Components Using the AUX BULL ON P AEE SEEE E E E EAE 8 5 THE HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM You did it You ve selected one of the most advanced digital video and audio components available today You now have the capability to receive hundreds of channels of video programming CD quality audio and data services What You Should Do First Your DIRECTV System is both a complicated technical miracle and an easy to operate source of entertainment You should complete the following steps to achieve the greatest performance from your system e Read the included guides and manuals to familiarize yourself with the system e Install your digital satellite receiver e Install your satellite antenna and cable e Align the antenna toward the satellite e Arrange for programming from the service providers yJ 2 services to DIRECTV and USSB uplink centers EO aa power satellites built by Hughes Electronics These installation of the DIRECTV System which includes How Does All This Work These service providers then digitally transmit the satelltes Me 7 Yi A Ve satellites are co located in geosynchronous orbit aiming the dish at the satellites no adjustment will be necessary to change channels because everything comes from the same locations in the sky The dish never has to track the satellite so there s no waiting for the picture to come in From there the digital signals are beamed back to e
86. management functions From the MAIN MENUyou can branch in any direction including the on screen guide customize system features read incoming messages lock and unlock your system and more Menu Overview Your digital satellite receiver menus have been designed to provide a logical and convenient way to access system features and settings The basic screen layout of each menu is divided into several distinct areas They are as follows e Title date and time Across the top of the screen you will see the title of the current menu on the left hand edge and the date and time on the right hand edge e Advisory messages Along the bottom of the screen you will see an area that is dedicated to providing a brief explanation regarding the currently highlighted on screen button e Places to go Down the left hand edge of the screen is a variety of buttons These buttons usually navigate you to different screens The top two buttons on the list are always Done and Video The Done button will take you back one level to where you came from The Video button will always take you out of the menus and return to viewing the most recently watched channel This button is provided for those occasions where you are using the digital satellite receiver s front panel and don t have access to the remote control If the remote control is handy pressing the key is a much more convenient way to return to watching your program The information banner w
87. n the service you wish to change Alt Audio Once you have selected the Alt Audio button you can use the amp and VW keys to step through the audio tracks offered for the current program To choose the highlighted language press EDP On occasion an audio track may be offered that is not being broadcast If this is the case for the selected track the audio you hear will either be unchanged or silent The Alternate Services panel Changing channels will restore the audio track to the one that is specified on the PREFERENCES screen See the chapter Your Receiver s Menu System for information on setting the default audio Data Data services are not applicable to the HIRD B1 digital satellite receiver PAGE 5 3 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 5 4 THE ON SCREEN GUIDES The most powerful feature of your digital satellite receiver is the On Screen Guides From the on screen guide you can see a page of channels or program listings and filter the guide to include only programs in the categories of interest to you Other advanced features available from the on screen guides such as Scheduling and Information will help you plan your viewing Continue reading to learn the real power of your digital satellite receiver s on screen menus At any time you can press the cD key to display the current on screen guide This digital satellite receiver offers a variety of on screen guides Each guide style has it
88. n use fO and KD to page through the guide entries a full page at a time Filtering the Guides Sometimes searching through hundreds of programs looking for those that are of interest to you can be just a bit overwhelming The digital satellite receiver is prepared to help you hunt By pressing the CI key while already in a guide a Guide pop up menu will be displayed This pop up menu provides the filtering tools as well as ways to navigate away from the on screen guide and choose other guide styles By combining each of these filter options you can quickly narrow down 200 channels to those that meet your current viewing interests Once you exit to watching your program all filters except for the favorite list will reset to an unfiltered condition You should also be aware that some guide styles might not provide access to certain filter options Theme Filters Channel List Class Filters v v v v Program Guide Sm Cell Program Guide Lg Title Guide Logo Guide Theme Filters Let s begin with the Theme Filters button When this button is highlighted and amp 3B is pressed a pop up menu appears This pop up menu offers all of the available category groupings of programs After choosing a category other FEGCHIN Gabe Fog ay SE than All the drop down menu is replaced by another menu called NAARTOE 51 Siw ae Types TEDOLGA PUD Develormng Ihng ileruer Tiny Toon Aiyola i pP The Category pop up m
89. nch x 2 inch pilot holes for the outside holes While holding the base plate in place apply silicone sealant onto the six pilot holes and around the bottom edge of the base where it contacts the mounting surface see diagram Doing so will help prevent water from seeping into your house 13 Install four 2 inch x 5 16 inch lag screws and four 5 16 inch washers into the outside holes on the base plate 14 Install two 3 inch x 4 inch lag screws into the center holes on the base plate 15 Tighten all screws 16 Apply additional silicone sealant to cover the tops of the lag screws With the base plate and mast installed proceed to the section titled Attaching the Reflector Onto the LNB Support Arm later in this chapter PAGE 4 7 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Installing the Antenna onto a Brick Surface The satellite antenna can be installed onto brick surfaces This section describes installing the antenna base plate and mast onto the side of your brick house or on a chimney Have the following tools and materials handy during this process Items marked with a asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately Masonry drill bit 2 e Silicone sealant e Wrenches 3 8 inch inch 7 16 inch or e Expansion anchors i adjustable Machine screws 14 Qty 4 inch x 3 inch Qty 4 e H inche ginei Qiy e W
90. nditions Have the following tools and materials handy during this process Items marked with an asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately e Drill bits 1 8 inch e Silicone sealant e Lag screws 3 inch x 3 16 inch g E 14 inch Qty 2 2 inch x y e Washers 5 16 inch 5 16 inch Qty 4 Carpenter s level Qty 4 e Pencil or chalk e Wrenches 3 8 inch e Electric drill adpan Installation Procedure 1 Select a secure site to install the antenna base plate Stuc linch X 1 4 inch lag screws N center holes 2 ine1 X 16 ingh 4 _ lag sercws fou tsk hales Shir Wall Mounting Deck Mounting e On the side of your house Locate a wall stud onto which you can install the antenna base plate as shown Wall studs can most easily be found by looking for the line of nails that shows where siding is attached to the house or by using a stud finder e Ona deck railing or floor You can install the base plate onto a deck rail or on the deck floor as shown 2 Place the base plate so the center holes align with the centerline of the rafter or stud see diagram While holding the base plate in place use a pencil to mark the location of the top center hole onto the mounting surface This mark indicates where you will be drilling later PAGE 4 6 3 Rafter or stud Centerline Outside holes Qutside holes pe 4 5 6
91. nectors on your TV and or VCR These are sold separately and should be available from your dealer or an electronics hardware store To connect your VCR use a coaxial cable to connect the OUTTO TV from your digital satellite receiver to the RF input section on your VCR This is the first place where an adapter may be needed if your VCR doesn t have the F type connector To connect your TV connect a coaxial cable from the RF output either from the digital satellite receiver s OUT TO TV if available or the VCR to the RF input on the TV Set the channel 3 4 switch on the back of your digital satellite receiver to the channel that is not broadcast or has the weakest signal in your area This will be the channel that you need to set your TV and or VCR to for viewing or recording satellite programming You can also use your digital satellite receiver as a switch to select between satellite programming and local broadcasts This can be accomplished by pressing the p gt key while the remote is in satellite mode Also you must connect your local signal either from an antenna or cable service to the IN FROM ANTon the back of your digital satellite receiver If your antenna wire is not a coaxial type your will need an adapter as described earlier If your hookup is complete move on to the Finishing Up section PAGE 2 3 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Finishing Up To achieve high quality sound from your digita
92. ng with installation requirements contact your dealer for information on having your system installed by an authorized professional installer The warranty covering your DIRECTV System assumes professional installation The warranty may not apply in self installation situations since improper installations could damage the various components or cause undesired operation The satellite cluster is located 22 300 miles in orbit above the equator To aim the antenna at the satellites you need to know the azimuth and elevation angles Your digital satellite receiver will assist you in determining these angles If you see the message Searching for satellite signal To access related utilities press SED press the SED key Otherwise press keys in the following order to navigate to the INSTALLATION screen WEP 10 display the MAIN MENU e Aor to move the highlight over the Setup Menu button to display the SETUP MENU e Aor to move the highlight over the Jnstallation button e to display the INSTALLATION screen PAGE 4 1 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Determine Where to Point Your Satellite Dish The INSTALLATION screen When you press E you will be whisked into the screen that assists you with dish pointing and signal strength utilities Since you may have never used the DIRECTV System before we ll go slowly at first But pay attention you are starting to learn how to navigate the menus Move the h
93. nstallation Procedure 1 Ifyou installed the antenna assembly onto a metal pole go to step 2 Otherwise route the coaxial cable s through the mast and LNB support arm Now Dual outaut LNB Single oLtput LNB continue on to step 3 2 Route the coaxial cable s along the outside of the pole and Pa inside the LNB support arm a 3 Insert the cable into the cable clip This ensures that there will z be enough slack in the cable if you need to remove the LNB later If you are routing two cables use a cable tie to bind the cables together then insert one of the cables into the cable clip 4 Attach the coaxial cable s onto the LNB as shown Attaching the LNB to the LNB Support Arm 1 Slide the cable connection end of the LNB into the rectangular opening in the LNB support arm so that the LNB points toward the reflector 2 Insert the retainer screw into the LNB mounting hole 3 Use the appropriate screwdriver to tighten the screw PAGE 4 15 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Routing the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver During this step of the installation route the LNB cable from the ground block to the satellite receiver In most installations there is more than one way to get the LNB cable to the adapter from the grounding block If the adapter is Inte aie ng Teana near an inside wall use the crawl space basement or attic area Sealart
94. o enter your location either by Align by ZIP or Align by LAT LONG After making your selection a pop up entry panel will appear for you chosen location type Use the amp and W keys or use the numeric keypad to change the value of the digits Press the key to advance or the 4 key to back up Once you have entered all of the correct digits select OK The calculated results on the proper direction to point your dish will be displayed System Test Any time you experience a problem with your DIRECTV System you can use the SYSTEM TEST screen which runs a series of internal diagnostics that will provide you with basic information about the health of your system Things to do on the SYSTEM TEST Se a screen as ne Receiver Test eee cgi TAN anad Cnt Oba oboe teen Fi roll Li Anytime you experience a problem with your system you can run MRE the SYSTEM TEST which runs a series of internal diagnostics that urn te the installati provide you with basic information about the system SYSTEM TEST screen Depending on your test results you may be able to remedy the problem yourself For example if your Access Card is missing verify it is facing the right direction and try reinserting it A No Dial Tone message indicates that the phone line is in use or the digital satellite receiver is disconnected from the phone line If you cannot remedy a problem yourself call your dealer or the Customer Care Center at 1 800 274 8995 and provi
95. o the wall using insulated U shaped tacks Installing and Routing the LNB Coaxial Cable This section describes routing and installing the coaxial cable between the LNB and the grounding block Depending on the routing of the coaxial cable you may choose to use a cable that can be buried When normal coaxial cable 3 Aa is buried its outer cover decays in the soil and the cable s life is vs gt shortened Cables that are suitable for burial use a special outer Mee O L gt cover that resists breakdown Some of these cables also have a oe A special coating on their ground shields This coating resists corrosion u i if water gets into the cable Anytime the coaxial cable is buried use oes K Euk cable that is suitable for burial Doing so will help prevent problems VA awl 4 in the future A cwu WITE An important goal of your cable installation is to protect the cable Cabi from physical damage and moisture penetration To protect the cable cip from physical damage secure it to walls or another stable surface with cable clips This prevents the cable from sagging and being damaged by people stepping on it or running over it with yard equipment Prevent moisture penetration by using weatherproof connectors or by sealing any connection that is exposed to the elements Drip loops provide a connection with additional protection by preventing moisture from traveling down the cable and entering the connection
96. ocal electric codes and the National Electric Code NEC require the antenna to be grounded Grounding the antenna helps protect against damage caused by static voltage buildup Grounding can also protect against voltage surges created by nearby lightning strikes FEDERAL COMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC REG ULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission FCC The system complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules Part 15 compliance 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 equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment the user is encouraged to try to 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 the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to wh
97. on takes you to the TURBOTUNE SETUP screen The TURBOTUNE SETUP screen is used to establish the channels that are associated with the TurboTune feature See the chapter Watching Satellite Programming for more information on using TurboTune Refer to the TurboTune section found later in this chapter for information about programming the TurboTune feature Installation The Jnstallation button takes you to the INSTALLATION screen The INSTALLATION screen provides the utilities that make installation of your satellite antenna easy You can also evaluate your PAGE 7 3 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL system s signal strength on the INSTALLATION screen Refer to the Installation section found later in this chapter Things to do on the SETUP MENU Current settings overview An overview of the current settings can be reviewed without having to access each associated screen Scheduler Your digital satellite receiver is equipped with a SCHEDULER that allows up to 32 events to be programmed You can use the SCHEDULER feature along with your VCR to record events in your absence The SCHEDULER can be used to automatically tune to a program at a specific date and time or at a specific time on a repeating basis TOEPVLEN Tue Jen 20 EFH You may choose to also program your VCR s timer to achieve unattended recording If doing so program the start and end times of PUTS TPR MIT Peery a the event on your VCR
98. op bottom left and right sides of the large disk represent the direction keys These keys are primarily used to move the highlight also known as a cursor around the screen The SBD key should be pressed to indicate that a highlighted item is the one that you wish to choose Another key you will be using frequently is the Q key located on both the front panel of the digital satellite receiver as well as on the remote control This key is used when you want to display the current on screen guide Once you are in the guide pressing the QI key while a program title is highlighted will display the Guide pop up menu One additional key that appears on both the front panel and the remote control is the EP key This key is used to retrieve descriptive information about a currently airing event and to provide access to scheduling information and purchasing information for PPVs about highlighted programs in the on screen guide The final key that appears on both the remote control and the front panel is the GID key Make sure the remote control is in SAT mode for the M key to apply to the digital satellite receiver When you power the digital satellite receiver off is has not actually stopped using electricity Rather it goes into a standby mode that enables it to continue to monitor data being sent from the service providers PAGE 3 1 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL call in status reports to the service providers start and stop
99. ption of canceling the action Schedules can also be canceled directly from the on screen guide by highlighting a scheduled program and pressing the 39 gt key If you wish to switch between To View and To Tape or vice versa you must cancel the current selection first then choose the newly desired action Canceling a scheduled program will also remove the check mark or videotape icon preceding the program title on the on screen guide Buy If an event is a pay per view offer you may have the option to buy it The price of the event is displayed as part of the button After highlighting this button and pressing ED a confirmation will appear You will be given the opportunity to confirm your purchase If you are not authorized to make the purchase directly from your digital satellite receiver you will need to contact the service provider TR 7 Dolla pip if ie BES prsima of the event for assistance m Panor HA 3J Buy Options While this button is similar to the Buy button it does differ slightly This button will initiate a drop down menu offering a View Purchase confirmation Only price a Tape View price and Don t Purchase The View Only price indicates the cost to view the program only A purchase of this type excludes the possibility of taping the event for later viewing The Tape View price indicates the cost to enable you to record the event for later viewing Of course you can also view the event when it airs
100. r Tinch X 1 4 20 block surface mechne screws foutsics hoss Remove the base plate from the cinder block Drill three 12 inch holes for the outside holes Repeat steps 8 through 12 to install togglers in the three drilled holes Install the base mast assembly using the 3 inch x 4 20 machine screws and four 5 16 inch washers Tighten the four machine screws With the base plate and mast installed proceed to the section titled Attaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support Arm later in this chapter PAGE 4 10 Metal pale INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH Installing the Antenna onto a Metal Pole The satellite antenna can be installed onto a metal pole You will not be using the base plate or mast included with the antenna for this procedure Store these items in case you decide to move the antenna to a new location in the future Have the following tools and materials handy during this process Items marked with a asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately Hole digging tools Wheelbarrow or concrete mixing box Carpenter s level Pencil or chalk e Guy wires and e Metal pole 14 inch wooden stakes inside diameter schedule 40 Hacksaw galvanized water pipe e 40 pound bag of 6 foot length quick setting concrete minimum Qty 4 Installation Procedure 1 Use a hacksaw to cut the bottom edge of the pole at a 45 angl
101. re that you use RG 6 cable only The IN FROM ANTF type jack is an input where you can connect the cable from an RF terrestrial source such as an off air antenna or cable TV service The OUT TO TV F type jack is an RF output which you may connect to your TV or VCR depending on your entertainment system Note that the CH3 CH4 switch on the upper left enables you to select the channel for your TV on which the satellite programming appears The phono type AUDIO output jacks labeled and color coded Lis white R is red to indicate left and right can be used for connection to your TV VCR or audio system The phono type composite VIDEO output jack is color coded in yellow You may use this jack for connection to your TV or VCR The multiple pin S VIDEO jack is for high quality output of video You should use this jack to achieve the clearest picture for your TV or VCR Only newer high end TVs SVHS VCRs and Hi8 VCRs support S video type connections The standard RJ 11 modular PHONE J AC K is for connecting your digital satellite receiver to your phone line This phone connection is necessary to access certain program offerings from your service providers Any calls generated by the digital satellite receiver are toll free The telephone line connection will not normally interfere with your telephone operation On occasion the receiver will call a toll free number briefly to report any pay per view programs that may have been purchased PAGE
102. ressed SED on an event but do not wish to make any changes select Cancel After choosing one of the scheduling options a pop up panel to make a channel selection is displayed You can enter the desired channel using the number keys on the remote control or using the A and vV FO and 4O After specifying a channel press the S key or select OK when you are ready to continue Next enter a Start time using the number keys on the remote control or by using the amp and W keys Press to continue You then must specify whether the time you entered is AM or PM or N for noon or M for midnight if the time specified is 12 00 using the A and Y keys To continue press PAGE 7 4 YOUR RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM Using the same procedure as setting the start time set the program Duration as hours and minutes As before use to advance to the Frequency column The Frequency column is very versatile Using the A and V keys you can specify when or how often the event occurs Your choices are Today Tomorrow Every Mon Every Tue Every Wed Every Thu Every Fri Every Sat Every Sun Everyday Mon Fri or to specify an exact date If you are specifying a date enter the numbers using the remote control in month day format The year will be set automatically Events can be scheduled up to eleven months in advance Once you have set the Frequency advance using the key If the event appears as you would like it
103. rrent settings OVervieW seser 7 4 SCHEDULER aiaiai Editing an event CHECK MAIL ccccecsesseesesssescesceseees History UPCOMING sses Purchase HIStOTY oeccccccessesesesessessseessesssesesseeeseseaes Upcoming Purchases INE W CARD 2 sisi Sis csctscisecdes oo Seersteatesacdionistisedaeeutens LOCK UNLOCK ee hee AERE e EN Locking Procedure Unlocking Procedure Temporarily Overriding the Lock 7 8 PREFERENCES EON GUAGE ioe e i aa Filters s estonevcencn ees danke ADVANCED PREFERENCES Receiver ID eececcecccccesceseseeseseteees Data PONE monetere nikia RAR Phone Prefieren Screen Ratio essees Factory Defaults cccccccccccccce LIMIT Sonra nE Max RGUNG ee n E E Max Spending weecececscscscsseceeeeesseeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeees CHANNEL LISTS Rename aee anian Tag bores E A TURBOTUNE esessssesseeseessssreresressessesresresrsseesesrese Set Channel rccccccccccccsscssssersssesseees INSTALLATION ccccccccesseeecsseeeeeeees System Test soiin Transponder POSION erare eara srie E fesnkseh SYSTEM TEST ccccccssesscsseesssseeeseees Receiver Test C ble TOS bioe vcsvecvecsciye A a PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL P AE E E E E 8 1 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL 0066 8 1 COdES COIS a a E AATE Oan 8 1 GCOdE ENUTY isscseses seatesinssavanisnancitiaecaitleraneniatanes 8 2 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL sscsccsscssesseseeeees 8 5 Switching the Remote Control to Operate a Second Digital Satel
104. s own unique design to make finding programs of interest an easy task These guides include the PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL the PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL the TITLE GUIDE and the LOGO GUIDE Each guide can be filtered into smaller channel groupings which you have specified in each of the Favorite Channel Lists You can also reduce the displayed listing by specifying a category of interest and even further narrow the offerings by specifying a type within the category There are additional settings that you may specify to determine the guide content such as Guide Times and Classes A full description of the filtering options can be found later in this chapter Choosing the Guide Style Once any of the guides are displayed by pressing the c key the cD key takes on a new purpose It is now used to display or remove the guide pop up menu The guide menu provides buttons to access the MAIN MENU exit to video ways to narrow your search and Guide Style PROGNAN GUPT Tut Jen CO 12 00 omolate All Channels to Van Maar 1900 Peep ati Sic En salen To choose a guide style simply highlight the Guide Style button and i press SED A pop up menu offering each of the guide styles will Pena j be displayed Highlight your selection and press the SE key The SA leew liure guide will be redrawn to accommodate your selection j hos Kine h Wiper Cluws Window btn Perrone A variation that is available for each of the guide
105. s that you have been or will be billed for Events that you purchased but later canceled or cancelable events that were purchased but the receiver never tuned to will not appear Events that were ordered by directly calling the service provider will not appear on this list You cannot remove events from this list Reported events will disappear from this list as the digital satellite receiver needs space to log newer purchased events The event channel title the start date and time and the cost is listed for each purchase There may be more events than can fit on the screen You can access these by using the W key or advance a page at a time by pressing 50 If you need to discuss an event with your service provider highlight the questioned event and press Additional information that the representative may ask for is provided in a pop up panel Upcoming Purchases The Upcoming Purchases screen displays PPV events that you have purchased but not yet viewed or purchased but never viewed Events that were ordered by calling the service provider will not appear on this list The event channel title the start date and time and the cost is listed for each purchase There may be more events than can fit on the screen You can access these by using the W key or advance a page at a time by pressing If you would like to cancel an event highlight the event in question and press E A pop up panel will be displayed where you may be given the
106. satellite receiver e Any other devices you want to include in the system stereo second VCR etc We will guide you through the decision and connection process But first position yourself or your equipment so that you are looking at the backs Note the various input and output receptacles their shapes and how they are labeled Then read through the rest of this hookup section before proceeding to an actual hookup Do not turn on the power yet For your safety leave your digital satellite receiver TV VCR and any other devices to be connected unplugged while hooking them up Hook Up the Audio S video Signals Only the newest high end TVs and VCRs have S video inputs VCRs that support S video include Hi8 and SVHS types Look on the back of your TV and VCR for this special jack It will be labeled something such as S VIDEO IN If you are unsure you can see the type of connector that you are looking for on the back of your digital satellite receiver If neither 3 the TV or VCR has this jack proceed to the Hook Up the Audio Video Signals section The S video cable and jack This video hookup will give you the sharpest picture of any of the hookups Also this hookup will allow you to view satellite programming and local broadcast simultaneously on TVs that offer a picture in picture PIP feature When using this hookup you cannot use the digital satellite receiver as a switch to choose between satellite pro
107. se plate see diagram onto the cinder block surface P vul cll Set the mast assembly aside and drill a inch hole where you f a made the pencil mark Adjustme nut 2 plages Clean out the hole Miasl Install the toggler as follows Holding the ring end of a toggler top view fold the metal channel flat against the toggler and insert it into t s the drilled hole until you feel the channel open inside the hollow S core of the cinder block Rotate the toggler and gently pull the st ring to ensure the metal channel is flat against the inside of the cinder block While pulling the toggler toward you to apply tension slide the push cap until it is snug against the cinder block Break the ring along the center perforation and bend the two straps away from each other until they break at the push cap Break the ring along the center perforation and bend the two straps away from each other until they break at the push cap er klk N Rrg enarryl T ia gt lt a a E cA l Pust cap z 3h ap z Mizta channel Toggler installation steps Tegaler Install the mast assembly onto the cinder block surface using a 3 inch x 4 20 machine screw see diagram Tighten the screw enough to secure the base plate but leave it loose enough to enable you to adjust the base plate Verify that the mast is still plumb and adjust if necessary Mark the locations of the other three outside holes on the cinde
108. seees 4 19 BASIC CHANNEL CHANGING ccccccsssccesscessssessees 5 1 The Channel Banner osoo 5 1 The Information Banner cccccccececesecseeeresseeeess 5 2 The OneLine Guide ste The Logo Beli you cscoccitsispesietiasiicnstech hevesieiens TUrDOTUne eniai a ai ALTERNATE SERVICES Alt Audio vececcecsccsccsceseseess THE ON SCREEN GUIDES seseseseesssseseeosscoseeoseooss 6 1 Choosing the Guide Style 6 1 General On Screen Guide Features 6 2 Using PreSelect to Schedule Programs for View Eee A E A EER THE PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL THE PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL THE TITLE GUIDE eesesseseesereererereserreserrsrrrerese THE LOGO GUIDE a ra E TTR FILTERING THE GUIDES Theme Filters ccccccccccscccssccsssescessssssscssssssssssscsseseess Channel Liste aen aa vad Guide Times Class Filters THE INFORMATION SCREEN ccsccscsssseeseseseees Buy Opti onS ssses Cancel Purchase i Show Timesa eaa tah ieee eves YOUR RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM 7 1 Menu Overview MAIN MENU ou cccceccssccessscesssscsssseesessesssseeees Setup Menu Scheduler shies Check Mail sccicescendicecthcccach aen wie icici PUPCNASES inpar aaae tiraia 7 2 New Card oireina eh ie Cas 7 2 LOOK UNIOCK rrsan i i chante 7 3 ASSISTANCE TOPICS eecescesesseseeseseeeerseseeeesenseseeseneeaees 7 3 SETUP MENU OEE A E E 7 3 CAN E EAE Ries a 7 3 TUPbDOTUNE ri nennen 7 3 Installationen enki 7 3 Cu
109. self erase if they become outdated or if space is needed to hold newer incoming messages Purchases The PURCHASEscreen displays recently viewed and advanced purchased pay per view events You can choose between Purchase History and Upcoming Purchases by selecting the History button or Upcoming button located in the places to go area of the PURCHASES screen Changing between these two options will change the information shown PAGE 7 5 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL The event channel title the start date and time and the cost is listed for each purchase There may be more events than can fit on the screen You can access these by using the W key or advance a page at a time by pressing If you need to discuss an event with your service provider highlight the questioned event and press the rp key Additional information that the representative may ask for is provided in the advisory message area at the bottom of the screen Places to go from the PURCHASES screen History Upcoming The History or Upcoming button will exist only on the complementary screen This means that if you are viewing history on the PURCHASEscreen then you will have the Upcoming button offered Conversely if you are viewing upcoming the PURCHASES screen then you will have the History button offered in the Places To Go area Things to do on the PURCHASES screen Purchase History The Purchase History displays recently viewed pay per view event
110. sired program that is not airing until later Then pressing SED will add an entry to the EVENT TIMER screen which holds all scheduled events Programs that are scheduled to be automatically tuned to for viewing will be identified on the on screen guide with a check mark before the program title An additional press of the S key will cancel the scheduling PAGE 6 2 THE ON SCREEN GUIDES The PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL PROGNAN Complete arapi Tore orom POE WI DSA D OU o Mire At tuolt iM The abak Wever Too Late jei J R vw Martane Teer Tog Babs lTaerene Mutert Hinis Tietlew Ta The ilnifenck Waver Too Uste The PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL without descriptions The PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL with descriptions The PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL displays 14 2 hours of programming Up to twelve channels can be seen at any one time This number is reduced to nine if the program description option is enabled Let s look at the elements that make up the PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL The large area containing the various program titles is known as the grid Programs occupy cells within the grid If a program title cannot fit entirely an ellipsis is included to indicate that title information is missing Some cells have arrows associated with them These arrows indicate that the program started at an earlier time or continues until a later time than is displayed in the grid Each grid cell approximates the duration of
111. t the dish doesn t slip out of position while you are tightening the bolts Next we ll adjust the azimuth For this part of the procedure a compass such as the one included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit will make it possible to point in the proper direction This is done by first loosening the azimuth bolts just enough in order to turn the antenna smoothly with a little pressure Stand behind or beneath the antenna reflector and while grasping the outer edges of the reflector rotate the antenna until it is pointing toward the azimuth value determined earlier result minus 10 degrees Be sure that as you do this you do not lean on the reflector as that would affect the alignment Don t tighten the bolts just yet 1 Slowly turn the dish 20 degrees towards and past the actual determined azimuth It should take about 20 seconds to make the sweep of the sky 2 Ifno signal was found in this pass increase the elevation by degree and slowly turn the dish back the other direction If you do find a signal go to step 5 3 Ifyou have done this for 9 passes now 4 degrees above the determined elevation start back at the beginning point and try again If you cannot achieve any signal after several tries call your dealer or the Customer Care Center at 1 800 274 8995 4 If no signal is found increase the elevation by 1 more degree and go back to step 1 If you do find a signal go to step 5 5 To have reached this step it is
112. tall on vinyl or aluminum section titled Installing the titled Installing the Antenna siding See the section titled Antenna Onto a Wooden Onto a Brick Surface Installing the Antenna Onto a Surface Wooden Surface Installing the antenna on a Installing the antenna on a cinder block or masonry metal pole See the section surface See the section titled titled Installing the Antenna Installing the Antenna Onto a Onto a Metal Pole Cinder Block Surface Note If you will be installing the antenna base plate and mast using a mounting configuration other than the ones recommended here do so as follows 1 Install the base plate and mast 2 Verify that the mast is level 3 Go to the section titled Attaching the Reflector Onto the LNB Support Arm PAGE 4 5 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Installing the Antenna onto a Wooden Surface The satellite antenna can be installed onto several types of wooden surfaces This section describes installing the antenna base plate and mast onto the side of your house or on a deck rail or floor Do not mount the antenna onto composite also called particleboard or fiberboard surfaces unless there is a wall stud or rafter located where you will be installing the mounting hardware Composite materials are not strong enough to support the antenna during strong winds and other violent weather co
113. tention to the precautions in the front of this manual and refer to the chapter Installing and Pointing Your Satellite Dish You may also want to obtain the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately Choosing the Best Connections There are a number of ways to connect your digital satellite receiver depending on the other audio video equipment you wish to use We will explain the simplest hookups ry a DSS ey 7 Receiver Dk 4 TAR PAN 4 Cl FIV K EE EMISFO Z JNE JACS BATE FIN The possible connections PAGE 2 1 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL Before choosing the best connection for your entertainment system you should connect the phone line This can be done by plugging one end of the provided telephone cable into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of your digital satellite receiver and the other end into Ey a telephone wall jack If you do not have a telephone jack within reach contact your ines nek local phone company to arrange for a new jack to be installed or reorient your digital The Phone line and jack satellite receiver to be within reach of a telephone wall jack To suit specific needs you may need to purchase additional connectors and or cables These are available from your dealer or electronic hardware stores Choose which hookup method to use based on e The capabilities of your TV and VCR e Your desire to pass local programming through the digital
114. to enjoy over 200 available channels of digitally delivered sports movies news and family entertainment Check with the service providers regarding details of current offerings and packages that may be available to you PAGE 4 19 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 4 20 WATCHING SATELLITE PROGRAMMING Let s face it You got your DIRECTV System because you wanted lots of programming choices In this chapter you will learn many different ways to find the programs you want to watch The first thing that you should know is that channels in the DIRECTV System world are arranged differently than you have probably experienced before The lowest channel number is 100 the highest can be 999 Basic Channel Changing There are many ways to surf through the available programming Anyone who has ever used a remote control TV already knows at least two ways to change channels The first of these is by using the Q and keys Each key press takes you to the next available channel in the direction that you selected The second way assumes that you know the number of the channel you want For example to go to the Direct Ticket movie previews simply pressOOO Or to watch the USSB preview channel press OOO You can enter the number for any channel you wish The Channel Banner This is a good time to explain the banner that you see at the top of the screen every time you tune to a
115. ton To step from page to page use the amp or WV keys or use the fQ and 0 keys on your remote control Setup Menu There are a variety of aspects of your digital satellite receiver that you can customize and reviewed These infrequently needed controls are accessed through the SETUP MENU Places to go from the SETUP MENU Preferences The Preferences button takes you to the PREFERENCES screen The PREFERENCES screen is where you find a variety of items that enable you to customize the appearance of the on screen guides and various menus Refer to the Preferences section found later in this chapter The SETUP MENU Limits The Limits button takes you to the LIMITS screen The LIMITS screen is used to when you want to establish restrictions on the use of your digital satellite receiver These restrictions include program rating limits and pay per view spending limits Refer to the Limits section found later in this chapter Chan Lists The Chan Lists button takes you to the CHANNEL LISTS screen The channel list feature enables you to preset your favorite channel selections into four groupings Three lists can be named and used for different members of the household A fourth list is labeled Family and can be used to restrict access to only those channels that are deemed acceptable for the household as a whole Refer to the Channel Lists section found later in this chapter TurboTune The TurboTune butt
116. uch power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal If an outside antenna is connected to the digital satellite receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the NEC NFPA No 70 1987 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of the grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Power Lines Extreme care must be taken when installing and adjusting or maintaining the outdoor antenna and connecting cable especially in the vicinity of overhead power lines electric lights or power circuits When installing the outdoor antenna or cable extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Objectand Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltages or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICE Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourse
117. ver ID button and press S on the remote control that is to control that specific digital satellite receiver Remember to set your remote control to the desired code first For information regarding changing the remote control s code see the chapter Programming Your Remote Control Data Port This option does not apply to the model HIRD B 1 digital satellite receiver Phone Prefix In some installation environments you may need to dial what is know as a prefix to access an outside line Commonly this is either an 8 or a 9 if even used at all You may specify up to 3 digits that are required for this purpose Screen Ratio Screen Ratio should be set to 4 3 for most televisions which is the default This indicates that you are using a standard format television screen However if you have a wide screen television you may want to change this setting to the 6 9 option While setting this option to the wrong format will not harm your TV in any way it may cause undesirable appearances for programs broadcast in what is known as 16 9 ratio format Factory Defaults If you should ever want to reset the preference settings back to the way it is shipped from the factory you may select the Factory Defaults button The LIMITS screen is provides settings to help you control the viewing restrictions of satellite programming These limits when accompanied by the CHANNEL LISTS put a great degree of control in your hands Tue Jen 20
118. w hours the word Multiple will appear in this column The third and final column indicates the channel that the program is or will be airing on If the program is going to be airing on several different channels the word Multiple will appear in this column Pressing EP on any title that has either multiple times or multiple channels will direct you to the INFORMATION screen where you can select Show Times to determine which showings best suits you To move around the guide use the amp or W keys You can continue to press the amp or W keys to scroll more program offerings onto the screen To speed up the process of reviewing the guide you can use fQ or fi to page through the guide entries a full page at a time The LOGO GUIDE a aan The LOGO GUIDE with descriptions CRE ee The LOGO GUIDE without descriptions The LOGO GUIDE displays up to fifty six network logos at a time This number is reduced to forty two network logos if the program description option is enabled PAGE 6 5 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL The title of the program that is currently airing on the highlighted channel appears in the header area immediately above the logo grid Only current programming is available from the LOGO GUIDE To move around the guide use the Av 4 ande keys You can continue to press the Aor V keys to scroll more program offerings onto the screen To speed up the process of reviewing the guide you ca
119. will be heard in that language Otherwise the language that you will hear will be the primary language in which the program is being broadcast Filters The default setting for Filters is Temporary With a setting of Temporary each time that you leave the on screen guide all filters other than Channel List will reset all categories and complete class If you should change the Filters setting to Persistent any filtering that you should happen to do will survive exiting the on screen guide and be usable for the OneLine Guide and still be in effect when returning to the on screen guide at a later time Advanced Preferences The ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen provides options for setting features that are less likely to require changes once they are set Most installation will not require any changes on this screen ADYANCLO PROCRCHCCS Tue Jen 29 6 77TH This screen also provides a means to reset all preference options to the factory settings Things to do on the ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen Receiver ID At some point you may choose to get another digital satellite receiver If both receivers are in the same room or you are using an RF remote control or a remote control extender you may experience interference between signals The ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen PAGE 7 9 HUGHES BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL intended for one receiver or the other To avoid this cross talk simply highlight the Recei
120. wing tools depending on your installation e Electric drill e Drill bits 1 8 inch 3 16 inch 1 2 inch masonry e Carpenter s level e Pencil or chalk Tape measure Wrenches 3 8 inch 7 16 inch or adjustable Hammer Hole digging tools Wheelbarrow or concrete mixing box Hacksaw Sledge hammer Flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Confirm that you have all of the antenna kit components Since the dish may be one of three possible models compare the parts list associated with your antenna model e Steel reflector 1 e Mast 1 e Base plate 1 e LNB support arm 1 e LNB 1 14 inch nuts 5 Star washer 1 Retainer screw 1 Cable clip 1 Flat head screws 4 14 20 x Y inch grounding bolt 1 Flat washer 1 If you are missing any parts contact the Customer Care Center at 1 800 274 8995 PAGE 4 4 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH Selecting a Mounting Option Now that you have chosen where you want to install your antenna you need to select the appropriate mounting Use the options described below to determine the section of this chapter that you should advance to All installations require grounding per NEC 810 15 and NEC 820 33 SSCS REE aces ri Installing the antenna on the Installing the antenna on the Installing the antenna on a side of your house Do not rail or floor of a deck See the brick surface See the section ins
121. wn background All other program categories will continue to appear on a blue background Chan Tags The Chan Tags option will only influence the appearance of the PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL style guide With this control you are choosing whether the channel tags will appear as channel numbers and call signs or as network logos Chan Sort By default Channel Sort Option is set to Number This lists channels in the program guide in numerical order You may find that setting this option to Name may help you familiarize yourself with what channel number each channel call sign corresponds to This is because when set to Name channels are in alphabetical order You can always find CNN for example since it will be with the other channels whose call signs also start with C NOTE If you should sort the channels by name please take note The use of the O and fQ keys to step through the channels will appear to change channels a random order when in fact the channels are sorted and tuned to in alphabetical order Scheme The SCHEME pop up menu enables you to select a color scheme that will be used with your on screen guides and menus Language The DEFAULT LANGUAGE pop up menu enables you to specify the language track that you would prefer to accompany the programs that you watch While English is the default language you may choose an alternate language If a program is available in the language that you choose the program

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