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2. You can limit viewing seven days a week 2 Usethe digits on the remote control or point to the or buttons and press OK to complete the on screen sentence Choose the daysto view how many hours can be viewed each day 0 24 hours and when programming can be viewed Be sure to lock the system for these limitsto take effect Setting Up Spen din g Limits Select the Spending Limit option to indicate a per event spending limit for Pay Per View programs 1 Point to Spending Limit and press OK Jser FP Sermo Lire Sn EMEN SL ENT Wurr can apesB ur ip I TS TTE ee ORE or ierit Biti Help i Tiin wg dal Fe Har You can set a per event spending limit for each profile 2 Usethe digits on the remote control or point to the on screen choices and use the arrow buttons on the remote control to enter a single program spending limit After a Spending Limit is set and the system is locked you must enter the system password to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than your Spending Limit allows Profiles TheMenu System Lo ckin g a User sProfile Users can be assigned a personal password to lock their profile When a password is assigned users must enter the password before they can view programs using that profile Profile passwords do not allow access to or editing of the profile limits You must enter the system password to edit profile limits 1 Point to Lock User and press OK 2 Uset
3. Anatomy Of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the program guides Current user Program titles profile and information Current time and date Tuesday Afternoon Guide To change the current user press the WHO INPUT button while in a program guide LA Confidential F Drama Bevin Spacey Kusssoll Crewe 1997 Policemen become im 1 cormuplion scandal politics and prostitution in 1950 s MHalbyveood HV NAL ACh CE 4 10PM 5 00 PM 3 30 PM Cngbncas tial Indie enemas The MeMastim Tuih ii Let It Re eck jus bee Pans Tess The Adve T PO AE WX ES Sort the guide by User Preferences Movies or Sports Displays more sorting options Scrolls through the guide Searches guide for Shows all available programs specific information Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title Bringing UptheProgram Guides You can access the program guides by pressing MENU on the remote control and selecting Program Guide or by using the GUIDE button on the remote Purrbasrs Tran 26 Program Guides TheChannel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you do one of the following e tune to a channel e press INFO DIRECTV AUX or GO BACK from video e exit a program guide or menu by selecting Back On screen icons represent frequently used menu items Some icons also change appearance to show the item s status Use the arrow buttons and OK to
4. Additional Equipment may be required in some areas Check with your retailer or visit www directv com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area DIRECTV button Arrow buttons Je CoD MENU button Q CLEAR button When you order programming you need to know your access card number To get the number select Options from the Main menu then System Options and then select System Test Wait for the system to run all of its tests The access card number is displayed at the end of the system test Write the access card number in the space below for easy reference Using th eRemote How to useyour Universal Remote i I ESITTELI Connections This section defines the buttons of the remote control and explains how to program it to control other devices The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs TVs and cable boxes If you have an RCA GE or PROSCAN device you probably don t need to program it at all 2 Usin g th e Remote C Program Guides 4 The Menu System 5 Tips amp Troubleshooting E Y Y Beuran y Anean LL Y EL Q Using th eRemote Remote Control Buttons ON OFF Turns the device you are controlling on or off When pressed twice within two seconds all devices that are on will be turned off this feature only works with most RCA PROSCAN and GE products You can also use the ONeOFF button on the top
5. Safety Infor mation WARNING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE To reduce risk of fire A OE EE HERO or shock hazard do REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL not expose this receiver to rain or moisture Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer Note to Satellite Dish Installer IMPORTANT NOTICE important instructions dangerous voltage inside the I accompanying the product product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury This symbol indicates This symbol indicates Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components Do not sack the digital satellite receiver on top of a hot component such as an audio power amplifier FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modificationsto this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Your system is equipped with an RF remote control The RF remote control complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The RF remote may not cause harmful interference and 2 The RF remote must accept any interference recived including interference that may cause undesired op
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7. ELLE UJ Setupand Connections St ep E Un pack th e DIRECTV PLUS Sy st em Make sure to locate the remote control RF remote control antenna and VCR Controller Step 2 Connect Your Digital SatelliteReceiver During the satellite dish antenna installation the digital satellite receiver may have been connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable for the system test Depending on what components you have another connection may provide better picture and audio quality The following sections provide cable and connection information to help you dedde what connection is best for you Things To Know BeforeConnecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges e Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet e Alwaysturn off the digital satellite receiver TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference e Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks e Place the audio video cables to the sides of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating e Do not block ventilation holes in any of the com
8. Setting Up Caller ID To set up your Caller ID go to the Main menu and select M essages Then select Caller ID Setup Use the up and down arrow buttons and OK to select your preferences This screen allows you to set up your Caller ID Caller ID Light Setting Caller ID Light to On causesthe front panel light to flash if you receive new calls while the digital satellite receiver is off The light will flash until you turn the receiver on Caller ID Message Setting Caller ID Message to On displaysthe on screen Caller ID banner when a call is received You may want to turn this feature off when you are recording manually and do not want the on screen messages to appear on your recordings Your calls will be stored in the Caller ID List screen even when Caller ID is turned off Caller ID Message Time out Set the amount of time from 1 30 seconds that the Caller ID banner will display when you have an incoming call For this feature to work make sure Caller ID Message is set to On Messages Reminder This feature requires a subscription to a Caller ID service from your telephone company When you have unread Caller ID calls The front panel light will flash when the digital satellite receiver is off The telephone icon in the channel banner will be highlighted white Important If you have a timer set to either watch or record the Caller ID banner will be temporarily overriden for the duration of that timer
9. Use the arrowson the remote control or the front panel to highlight Enter ZIP Code then press OK 4 Enter the ZIP Code for the satellite dish antenna installation location Buber latiora i Sig nal kiter 5 Record the elevation azimuth and tilt oval satellite dish only i D numbers below Azimuth is the side to side direction that f the satellite dish antenna is pointed Elevation is the up down angle that the satellite dish antenna is pointed Tilt is the circular rotation of the dish Tilt oval satellite dish only itself like the motion of a steering wheel Elevation Azimuth 65 TheMenu System Using th eOn scr een Signal Meter Dish Pointing The signal strength meter is used to determine whether or not you are receiving the satellite signal it also indicates the strength of the satellite signal Follow these steps to bring up the on screen signal meter 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu 2 Usethe arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight Dish Pointing then press OK to accessthe dish pointing screen 3 Usethearrowsto highlight Signal Meter then press OK LOIN Help Ermi Dhi Esker EF Coke Taki by City Enter lab fice The signal meter screen you see may look somewhat Note different from the one pictured above The Peak Signal indicates the highest 4 Select a satellite location such as 101W If the satellite dish signal strength you ha
10. delete channels 52 CLEAR button 19 Codes remote control 23 Connections 6 jacks and cables 5 VCR Controller 14 D Default guide 28 Deleting calls 44 Deleting purchases 45 Detail Guide 28 DIRECTV button 18 21 38 Dish Pointing 64 coordinates 65 Dolby Digital 7 13 DVD button 18 E Elevation 65 Exiting menus 38 44 program guides 30 F Fetch 58 FETCH button 18 Front panel light 42 G GO BACK button 18 Grid Guide 28 GUIDE button 18 28 Guides See Program guides Icons 26 27 33 34 35 47 48 49 INFO button 18 Interactive setup 16 57 70 L LED light 18 See also Front panel light Lock Icons 27 55 Locking a profile 54 the system 27 52 54 Logo Guide 30 Look and feel 58 M Mail checking 41 deleting 41 icon 27 Main menu 37 MENU button 19 Menu system 38 icons 49 Menus 39 Messages 41 Options 57 Profiles 51 Program Guide 40 Timers 49 Messages 41 Caller ID 44 Movies icon 33 MUTE button 18 0 Options menu 39 57 Other Guides Attractions Guide 48 icon 30 P Passwords 54 Problems solving 68 Profiles channel lists 51 choosing 56 locking 54 menu 39 51 rating limit 52 spending limits 53 unlocking 56 viewing hours 53 Program guides 25 anatomy 26 40 Attractions Guide 31 Channel Guide 30 default 28 Detail Guide 28 exiting 30 Grid Guide 28 icons 30 Logo Guide 30 scrolling 28 36 sorting 31 32 tuning to a program 29 Programming remote control 23 Purch
11. front panel of the digital satellite receiver to turn the receiver on or off VCR When programmed tells the remote to control the VCR TV When programmed tells the remote to control the TV DVD Tells the remote to control the DVD player Note that this button is only functional with GE RCA and PROSCAN DVD players VCR2 When programmed tells the remote to control a second VCR LED This light turns red at each valid button press When programming the remote control it flashes or turns on or off to indicate programming status AUX Acts as a wildcard button It can be programmed to control another VCR TV satellite receiver or cable box Or it can be programmed to control an RCA GE or PROSCAN audio device Follow the direct entry programming instructions later in this section to program this button DIRECTV Tells the remote to control the digital satellite receiver MUTE When programmed reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume SKIP This button is not used by the digital satellite receiver It is functional only with RCA GE and PROSCAN TVs and VCRs CH up down Use to scan up and down through the channels in the current channel list If you are in the program guide or menu system use the CH buttons to page up and down a screen at a time You can also use the CH buttons on the top of the digital satellite receiver to change the channel VOL down and up When p
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13. Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything Obtain a Return Authorization RA number from the telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important Information to Customers Who Ship Defective Equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorizes the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone The representative will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your unit Write the number in large dear characters on the outside of the box To avoid confusion and misunderstandings shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations you have had with Thomson personnel about the problem Include your name address and model serial number of your unit These numbers are located on the back of your receiver If your DIRECTV PLUS System is within the warranty period please provide a copy of the bill of sale to verify purchase date Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment For your protection insure all shipments for full replacement value and use a reliable shipper Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner pre
14. CABLE OR OFF AIR ANTENNA TV BACK PANEL Setupand Connections What You Need Three coaxial cables e One RG 6 coaxial cable e Two sets of audio video cables e One S Video cable optional Making the Connection 1 Connectthe OUT TO TV jack on the digital satellite receiver to the IN FROM ANT jack on the VCR with a coaxial cable 2 Connec the OUT TO TV jack on the VCR to the TV s IN FROM ANT jack with a coaxial cable 3 Connectthe SATELLITE IN jack on the digital satellite receiver to your satellite dish antenna with an RG 6 coaxial cable 4 Connectthe IN FROM ANT jack on the digital satellite receiver to your cable box or off air antenna with a coaxial cable 5 Connect one set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on the digital satellite receiver to a set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on your TV using one audio video cable 6 Connect a second set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on the digital satellite receiver to a set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on another device such as a VCR using a second audio video cable 7 optional Connect the S VIDEO jack on the digital satellite receiver to the SVIDEO jack on the TV using an S Video cable Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV programming Tune the TV to the video input channel If you have difficulty finding your TV s video input channel follow the instructions in the Tips and Troubleshooting section Then tune the digital satellite receiver to the desired ch
15. This number is equal to the number of LNBs Low Noise Block mounted on your dish For example if you have two LNBS select 2 Satellite Location Dish 7 Select Done and proceed to Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates next in this book Dish Pointing bii Hela he alabia Diib Artsana Saat Di TE cede xcd Saneline Dih with 2 canere Talact bey Giby kemi oan Vr amp ar Lath Long gral deter voar den ip greni 449 up aia Dish Pointing shows you your the current settings for your satellite dish antenna It is important to select the correct dish type If you do not you will not receive the proper dish pointing coordinates and you will not be able to take full advantage of your DIRECTV System LNBs An oval satellite dish with two LNBs not provided with all systems TheMenu system Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Dish Pointing If you already know your dish pointing coordinates and have placed your dish you can proceed to the next step in this book Using the On screen Signal Meter If not you only need to use one of the available methods ZIP Code City Latitude Longitude to find your dish pointing coordinates Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates using the ZIP Code of the dish installation location 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu 2 Use the arrows to highlight Dish Pointing then press OK to access the dish pointing screen 3
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17. a n a aru ie CELL tme 3 7 Em emue per eek varies en EST ie Leah pe Ran Timer Clear Timer i Se a Complete the on screen sentence to set up a timer Setting Up Timer Recordings The Timers feature allows you to set up timer recordings if you have connected the VCR Controller to your digital satellite receiver and told the receiver what type of VCR you are using See the Setup and Connections section for details on connecting a VCR Controller Editing or Canceling a Timer From the Timers screen select the Timer you want to edit or cancel and then do the following e Use the arrows buttons to edit the Timer then select Run Timer e Select Clear Timer to cancel the timer e To watch the program daily or weekly edit that program s Timer Selecting View Channel or Buy Program will tune to the program s channel without recording The options available to you will vary according to the type of program you select Timers If you subscribe to Caller ID service note that the Caller ID banner will neither be displayed or recorded during a timer watch or record However all calls will be logged The banner will display as selected when the timer recording is over On screen icons are a quick way to understand the timers D Indicates that the timer is set Indicates that the timer is set for a PPV Ry Indicates a timer conflict 49 TheMenu System Recording with a Timer If you choose Rec
18. and Detail Guide User Preferences The User Preferences icon sortsthe guide according to the current user s preferences The current user s profile name is displayed in the upper right of the Grid and Detail Guides and can be changed by pressing the WHO INPUT button on the remote control Select the User Preferences icon to sort the guide The User Preferences icon changesto the Edit User Preferences icon Pressthe Edit User Preferences icon to edit the current user s themes preferences These preferences are saved in each user s profile Chikiee Comedy E naria Ww Horor Yinical E lors Show A Hiie Aul Checkmark the themes that interest you Select the categories topics and checkmark the themes you would like to appear when you select the User Preferences icon in the guides Only programming that fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the guide when you sort by the User Preferences icon NENNEN b mm User Preferences icon 2 NEEEEEM d THEMES Edit User Preferences icon To change the current user press the WHO INPUT button while in a program guide Program Guides Movies Select the Movies icon to list movies only After selecting Movies the Movies icon changes to a Movies Themes icon Select the Movies Themes icon to sort the guide to list specific types of movies such as comedies or musicals This icon may change from Movies to a different topic
19. choose an icon Some of the items you select in the channel banner can also be selected in the program guides Program titles and Current time information and date Current user profile Chere His Tv Cycles through the Takes you to the Alternate Audio choices Hainer Displays Caller ID Locks and unlocks information the system Read mail from Sorts the guide program providers alphabetically by title Searches guide for specific information Main Menu icon When selected takes you to the Main menu Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked Spending viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed Yellow Unlock icon A password has been entered to override family or profile limits No limits can be accessed or changed Yellow Unlock icon with a P A password has been entered to override limits for the current program After the program ends limits are restored Red Lock icon No limits can be accessed or changed A password is required to override spending viewing and other limits or access the menu system AlphaSort icon When selected allows you to sort program titles alphabetically Scout binoculars icon When selected allows you to use keywords to search for programs The icon will be white if a Scout has found program information Mail icon When selected takes you to the Mail screen The icon will be white if you have an unread message or messages Telephone icon When selected takes you to the Caller ID
20. in the future but it will continue to function in the same way EFI Haernr Pesia E Select a Movies Theme that interests you Sports Select the Sports icon to list sporting events only After selecting Sports the Sports icon changes to a Sports Themes icon Select the Sports Themes icon to sort the guide to list specific types of sports such as basketball or soccer This icon may change from Sports to a different topic in the future but it will continue to function in the same way Select a Sports Theme that interests you 37 Movies icon Movies Themes icon Sports Themes icon Program Guides All The All icon resets the guide to show all available topics channels and listings for the current profile AlphaSort AlphaSort lists all the program titles in the current guide in alphabetical order Select the AlphaSort icon to search for specific program titles that are in the current program guide in alphabetical order Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a character then press OK For example to search for the program Auto Racing point to and select A Words like The A and An appear at the end of a title All titlesthat begin with A appear in the AlphaSort list Next enter the letter U All titles beginning with AU appear in the list Bark Help A BIC IDE FG haic arie Far LISBENLSE LS i Anar DELIS TER GG a TIREE D Wlackbarier A
21. jack IEC958 and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM receiver or Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM decoder Older equipment some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958 may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream Such a connection using anything other than a PCM Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic receiver or decoder could create a high noise level causing damage to headphones or speakers The Menu system Alternate Data Selects from among the available data channels Upgrades Your digital satellite receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions These modifications will occur automatically usually at times when your receiver would likely be turned off If your receiver ison when an upgrade or modification is sent you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete Please consult the Upgrades Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV The Upgrades feature is enhanced by RSA Secure B uturcas J il dp rro Future Upgrades lets you review upcoming upgrades Past Upgrades shows you the current software version number RSA Secure and the RSA Secure logo are trademarks of RSA Data Security Inc The RSA Secure logo ensuresthat only authorized upgrades or modifications are delivered to your digital satellite
22. list screen The icon will be white if you have received a new call but have not accessed the Caller ID List screen It will be gray if you have accessed the Caller ID List screen Alternate Audio icon When selected cydes through the alternate audio choices 27 Program Guides U si n g t h e GU l DE Bu t t on Tuesday Afternoon Guide Each time you pressthe GUIDE button a different type of program E ipn ee sca ari ee guide appears Webreeed E ALRIGHT t a The Detail Guide EE C T ee Tram LIES ame aeons Men Hed Lat k de The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time and channel format with PM a BTR program information for the highlighted program a E Detail Guide The Grid Guide The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time and channel format A small window showing the program you were watching before entering the program guides is displayed in the upper left hand corner Getting Around In theGuides i enm th Ta 1 Bide Para Teraa ina i T qo The ash HT HEW bo kime pia Timp Pah ade nh T This section describes how to change channels and move around a program guide ie AT Point to Channels With the Digit Buttons 0 9 Grid Guide You can point quickly to any channel in the program guide by entering the channel number with the digit buttons 0 9 and pressing OK For example to point to channel 228 pressthe digits 2 2 8 then press OK on the remote control If the number is four digits lon
23. provides the answers to such questions You will find out how to access your video input channel runa system test and diagnose and correct problems 2 Using the Remote E Program Guides 4 Th e Men u Syst em 5 Tips amp Troubleshooting 6 N Tips amp Troubleshooting 68 Troubleshooting Wrong picture The digital satellite receiver and most VCRs let you toggle between signals If you don t see the signal you think you should be seeing try using these buttonsto toggle between the signals e Press the TV VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR sfront panel e Pressthe ANTENNA button on the remote control Taking either of the above actions lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite signalsto the off air antenna or cable signal and vice versa e You may not have installed your satellite dish antenna properly Refer to the dish pointing instructions in the Menu section of this book and the installation guide that came with your satellite dish antenna Problems with the remote control Maybe something is between the remote control and the remote sensor e Maybe the remote control is not in DIRECTV mode Press the DIRECTV or if your remote is older SAT1 button so the remote will control the digital satellite receiver e Remember to press the OK button after entering a DIRECTV channel number that is less than four digits long Maybe batteries in the remote control are weak dead or instal
24. receiver 63 64 TheMenu System Dish Pointing The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your digital satellite receiver and optimize your reception of the satellite signal Selecting Dish Type It isimportant to complete each of the following steps required for your satellite dish antenna If you do not you will not receive proper dish pointing coordinates and will not be able to take full advantage of your DIRECTV PLUS System Specify the type of dish you are using 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu 2 Usethe arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight Dish Pointing then press OK to accessthe dish pointing screen 3 Usethe arrowsto highlight Select Dish then press OK 4 Specify the type of dish you are using a round satellite dish or an oval satellite dish 7s oe ra daima Dash 7 NS Irma bail pri Cual Sas elle Dias ay vali Vie bet Depending on the type of dish you have the Select Dish menu will prompt you for more information about your satellite dish antenna 5 If you are using a round satellite dish you are finished selecting your dish Proceed to Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates next in this book for further dish pointing instruction If you are using an oval satellite dish you need to complete the next steps Select the Next button to continue 6 Specify the number of satellite locations from which your satellite dish antenna will be receiving signals
25. the remote to turn on the TV If your TV brand is not RCA GE or PROSCAN see the next section Using the Remote for details on how to program the remote to control your TV St ep 5 Connect th eVCR Controller In order for you to use the One Touch Record and Timer recording features you need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the digital satellite receiver 1 Plugthe VCR Controller into the VCR jack on the digital satellite receiver 2 Affixthe other end to the remote control sensor on your VCR Back of Digital Satellite Receiver RF REMOTE FA A O Front of VCR REMOTE SENSOR The digital audio output jack is only available on model DRD480RE Setupand Connections Locating th eVCR s Infrared Remote Control Sensor The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote control sensor on your VCR Some VCRs have a label that identifies the infrared remote control sensor and others do not If the IR sensor is labeled on your VCR affix the VCR Controller directly over the sensor For VCRsthat do not label the remote sensor you need to use the VCR s remote to locate the sensor before affixing the VCR Controller 1 Holdthe VCR sremote control so that it istouching the front of the VCR 2 Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing the remote power button on and off 3 When your VCR turns off or on you have located
26. the sensor To test the VCR controller use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located and then follow the steps under Selecting a VCR Type Sel ectin g a VCR Type You need to tell the digital satellite receiver which VCR brand you are using 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu See Step 6 Using Point and Select for Point to Options and press OK additional help on accessing and navigating the menu system 2 3 Point to System Options and press OK 4 Pointto Set VCR Type and press OK eck Hele I Maleh Tes LIE Mimi The Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR 5 Use the arrows and the OK button on the remote control to select If you do not see your VCR manufacturer s the name of your VCR manufacturer name select Other at the bottom of the list and enter the appropriate code from the Using the Remote section 6 Follow the on screen instructions to ensure that you are using the correct code Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the receiver Setupand Connections St ep 6 Usin g Point and Sel ect You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on screen menus and control panels point and select Once you know how to point and select you can complete the interactive setup Step 7 below and explore the menu system To enter
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32. CR the remote is in VCR mode the MENU button functions as a PROGRAM button CLEAR Removes the on screen displays and returns you to normal viewing Digit Buttons 0 9 Use the digit buttons to tune directly to a four digit DIRECTV channel or non DIRECTV channel If a DIRECTV channel number is less than four digits long you must press OK after entering the channel number If you are in the menu system use the digits to highlight and select items use 0 to return to the previous menu screen WHOsINPUT Press the WHO button one or more times to scroll through the user profiles When you are using the remote control to operate an RCA GE or PROSCAN TV in TV mode press the WHOseINPUT button one or more times to scroll through the avalilable video input sources ANTENNA In TV mode lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite signals to an off air antenna or cable signal when using the OUT TO TV jack In VCR mode functions as a TV VCR input button Transport Buttons REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE When programmed these buttons are used to control an auxiliary device such as a VCR or laserdisc player Note that if your VCR Controller is connected the RECORD button can be used to schedule a timer recording when using the Program Guide or to begin recording while watching a program in VCR mode Using th eRemote LED Programming theRemote Control Device buttonsaud ON OFF button The digital
33. ETIEII My card exires I AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly order will save you days of waiting fie eo AUTE racc ES Name I l Street Apt i l City I l State __ Zip Daytime Phone Number Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change Placing an Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in US currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 A Access card 60 number 16 Accessories 75 All button 34 AlphaSort button 27 34 Alternate data 63 ANTENNA button 19 Arrows on remote 19 Attractions Guide 31 48 Audio language 61 AUX button 18 Azimuth 65 Batteries 14 Binoculars Icon 27 35 Buttons 18 C Caller ID 42 banner 43 list 44 receiving calls 43 Cancelling purchases 45 Channel banner 27 Channel Guide 30 Channel liss 51 add channels 52
34. Mail from the next menu Or select the envelope icon on the channel banner to view your mail 1 Point to a message and press OK The message is opened for you to read C_ Watch chosen perg ter WLFasihal marin is 3 Wires Tieneaaos BVT ie dene Mail providesthe latest information from program providers 2 PressOK again to close the message If you want to erase a message point to Erase M essage and press OK When you exit Messages messages that aren t erased are saved in memory Messages 41 42 TheMenu System Caller ID Your digital satellite receiver is capable of displaying and storing Caller ID information provided by your local telephone company To use this feature you must have your receiver directly plugged into a telephone outlet not a wireless jack and you must subscribe to Caller ID or similar caller identification services Your Caller ID enables you to e Identify callers before you answer the phone e View the time and date of each incoming call e Record up to 10 incoming calls sequentially e See who called while you were away There are two ways to access the Caller ID menus by selecting Messages from the Main menu or by pressing INFO on the remote control and selecting the telephone icon in the Channel Banner The icon will be white if you have received a new call but have not accessed the Caller ID List screen It will be gray if you have accessed the Caller ID List screen
35. O Please Read Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Jack This digital satellite receiver s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack IEC958 and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM receiver or Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM decoder Older equipment some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958 may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream Such a connection using anything other than a PCM Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic receiver or decoder could create a high noise level causing damage to headphones or speakers 14 Setupand Connections Step 3 PlaceBatteries In the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your digital satellite receiver s remote control 1 Remove the cover from the battery compartment 2 Insert batteries in the battery compartment matching the and end of each battery 3 Replace the cover St ep 4 Plu g In and Turn On the When replacing old batteries note that n you may have to reprogram your remote Digital Satellite Receiver to control other devices Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely To turn on the digital satellite receiver press the DIRECTV button on the remote control or the ON OFF button on the front panel If your TV brand is RCA GE or PROSCAN pressthe TV button on
36. OS LA canfidential Indice The MeMartim Truth soa Haow lt Shea Havi Let Ip Ride one Bocksirect justice Soccer Dog The Maevie E Parm Texas The Ave gt A Sort the guide by User Preferences Movies or Sports Displays more sorting options Scrolls through the guide Searches guide for Shows all available programs specific information Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title Bringing UptheProgram Guides In addition to selecting Program Guide in the Main menu you can press the GUIDE button on the remote control 40 Program Guide Want More Information Read the Program Guides section in this book for all the details TheMenu system Messa ges The Messages menu lets you access messages or phone calls If you select Mail it Shows you messages that are sent from DIRECTV For example you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service If you select Caller ID this menu shows you Caller ID information from your telephone provider if you subscribe to Caller ID service Mail There are two waysto tell if you have mail depending on whether the digital satellite receiver is turned on or off e If the digital satellite receiver is turned on the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted e Ifthe digital satellite receiver is turned off the light on the front panel of the receiver flashes Checking Your Mail Select Messages from the Main menu then
37. TE OED L m f WOI ls vie wel ele ad dl A a aliud C Sl z 2 3 43 9 7 F 9 0 E ad d a bob 2 bod x DER GT LN opace backspace He trul Dear m ri Select Enter Text to set up a Scout If cooking appears within a program title or program description the program will be included in the Scout Results program list continued on next page On screen icons represent the status of scout Indicates that a scout is set to find specific information Indicates that a scout has found the information you specified Program Guides Once you have set up a Scout you can check its status by highlighting that Scout A highlighted binoculars icon means that a Scout has found results Scout Vb rureerlig h pm ier sparen wit Cod m i ike ils ar daeerigiion Scout 1 isin use but has not yet found anything Scouts 2 and 4 have results The Scout will search for information when the digital satellite receiver is off This may take up to 30 minutesfor a full guide search Check a Scout s results by selecting that Scout then selecting Scout Results Sachi Liu JA Poo oss TUM cda Pry Lope Horner ru BAD TLC Bra Ma Ad Scout results lists the Scout s findings Down Arrow The down arrow icon allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide Point to the down arrow icon and then press OK to scroll down through the program guide Down Arrow icon The Menu System Wh
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39. When the timer event is over the Caller ID banner will display as selected under Caller ID Message When viewing or recording manually not using a timer the Caller ID banner will display and be recorded if recording as selected under Caller ID Message At all times Caller ID messages will be stored in the Caller ID List screen unless a call arrives when you are on the telephone and you do not have a Type II box or Type Il service The Menu system Receiving Calls When your phone rings twice and Caller ID Message is set to On a M ess ag es banner appears at the bottom of the screen The banner may indude the phone number date and time or the If you d like more information to appear name phone number date and time The banner information depends in your Caller ID banner and call list or if on the type of service your telephone company provides you d like to subscribe to Caller ID check with your local phone company about the availability of different types of Caller ID service To dear the Caller ID banner from the screen press CLEAR on the remote control Lahr aem RE The Caller ID banner appears at the bottom of the screen when you receive a call The Caller ID banner will override closed captioning at the bottom of the screen and will appear for the amount of time selected in the Caller ID Setup screen The Caller ID banner will not be displayed if you are in the menu system or a timer is act
40. You should run a system test several times before conduding that there isa problem Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings Fine TuningtheSignal If you self installed your satellite dish antenna you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run a system test If you need to run the interactive setup again select Options from the Main menu then select Interactive Setup If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select Dish Pointing from the Main menu Appendix A Warranty Information Repair Help Thomson Consumer Electronics offers hardware repair service if you encounter any problems with your DIRECTV PLUS System Many problems can be diagnosed over the phone or if necessary a replacement unit can be shipped to you Please have your DIRECTV PLUS System model serial number and date of purchase ready when you call If your unit is out of warranty we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you Refer to the Warranty for the repair service phone number Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or refurbished unit Refer to the limited warranty in this booklet to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities
41. accumulate more dust A non abrasive anti static cleaner polisher is recommended Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the back of the digital satellite receiver Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Tableof Contents Set UP AN Connections ssssssssssssnsnssennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn 3 Step 1 Unpack the DIRECTV PLUS System sesser 4 Step 2 Connect Your Digital Satellite Receiver 4 Things To Know Before Connecting Components 4 JACKS ANC Cables sese eene nnns 5 Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver sssssse 6 Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver sssesssss 6 Basic Connection essssseseeesseeeenentnee eterni nennt 8 Advanced Connection essssesseeeeeeeen nens 10 RF Remote Antenna Connection sees 12 Digital Audio Output Connection eseseesse 13 Step 3 Place Batteries In the Remote Control 14 Step 4 Plug In and Turn On the Digital Satellite Receiver 14 Step 5 Connect the
42. annel To record DIRECTV programming Tune the digital satellite receiver to the desired channel Then set your VCR to record on your video input channel To view VCR recordings Tune the TV to the video input channel and set your VCR to play If your VCR is a brand other than RCA GE or PROSCAN you may need to program the remote to control the VCR See the Using the Remote section for more information Setupand Connections RF RemoteAntenna Connection CAUTION This connection allows your remote control to communicate with your Do not stack electronic components or digital satellite receiver even when you do not have line of sight to the other objects on top of the digital receiver s front panel remote sensor Note your back panel may not look satellite receiver See Safety exactly like the one pictured below Information inside the front cover RF ANTENNA RF REMOTE R a IN OB SATELLITE DIGITAL FROM OQ O 650609995 What You Need e One RF remote antenna Making the Connection Connect the RF remote antenna to the RF REMOTE jack on the back of your digital satellite receiver Using Your Component Assoon as the above connection is made the RF feature of your remote isin effect For information on how to program your remote to control other devices or to change the RF code see the Using the Remote section The digital audio output jack is only available on model DRD480RE 12 Setupa
43. ari DC TIESFHREREIT Wen E amp Sore F PIa fom Gebers ELM ei E Vou ON Eor Bes af Rickard 5rarre cher ET NER 70b 1 LJ AlphaSort searches for specific titles in the guide Continue to enter the specific title until it appears in the AlphaSort list If you enter the wrong character select either Backspace or Clear All Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the title you are looking for Press the OK button to select it or the INFO button to see more information AlphaSort can only find titles that are in the current program guide For example if you have sorted the guide to show only movies AlphaSort will find only movie titles that match your entry All icon AlphaSort icon Program Guides Scout The Scout icon lets you assign Scouts to search the guide for specific program information such as actors names or program descriptions Select the Scout icon from a program guide to view the available Scouts Then point to an available Scout one without a checkmark by its name and select it Select Enter Text to set up the information the Scout will look for in the program guide Use the on screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters For example if you are interested in how to prepare food enter a common term you think would occur in program information like cooking When you have finished entering your topic select Run Scout Pani Heip Soaut T
44. ases cancelling 45 menu 39 45 previewing 47 reviewing 45 spending limits 46 R Rating limit 52 RECORD button 21 50 Recording 11 with timers 50 Remote control buttons 18 codes 23 modes 21 programming 20 RF 12 22 61 setup 61 Repairs 71 Reviewing purchases 45 RF remote jack 12 S Scout 27 35 Scrolling 28 36 Set VCR type 15 60 Signal meter 66 SKIP button 18 Sorting by All icon 34 AlphaSort icon 34 Moviesicon 33 Scout icon 35 Sportsicon 33 User Preferencesicon 32 Spending limits 46 53 Sports icon 33 System lock 54 options 60 test 60 70 unlock 55 T Telephone icon 27 Themes Icon 32 Tilt 65 Timers 49 Topics button 32 Transponders 66 Troubleshooting 68 Tuning to a program 29 TV button 18 U Unlocking a profile 56 the system 27 55 Upgrades 63 User Preferences 32 56 V VCR button on remote 18 Controller 5 14 60 recording 19 21 50 60 set type 15 VCR codes 23 Video input channel 11 69 Viewing call list 44 Viewing hours limit 53 Ww Warranty 72 WHO INPUT button 19 If your DIRECTV System needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the Yellow Pages Please do not send any productsto the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product f THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc
45. at sa Menu The on screen menu is a list of choices just like a menu in a restaurant And just as a restaurant menu is divided into sections such as appetizers entrees and desserts the on screen menus are also separated into sectionsto help you find the information you need Don t Forget Point and Select As with all of the on screen displays you use Point and Select to navigate within the menu system I ESITTELI Connections 2 Usin g th e Remote C Program Guides 4 Th e Menu System 5 Tips amp Troubleshooting 3 N The Menu System Using theMenu System To bring up the Main menu press MENU on the remote control If the Main menu doesn t appear when you press MENU the remote control might not be in DIRECTV mode Try Bak Fei pressing the DIRECTV button on the remote and then MENU Eoee Purthages Tmn Pra llle Oi pliers Dich Panning Use point and select to choose an item from the Main menu To use the menu system you need to know the Point and Select rule use the arrow buttons on the remote control to point to an item on the screen and then press OK to select it In numbered menus use the digit buttons to select an item quickly Back and Help There are Back and Help buttons at the top of most screens Point to Back and press OK to leave that screen Point to Help to see more information about that screen Exiting a Screen There are three waysto exit a menu e Point
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47. d have your VCR Controller connected see the Setup and Connections section for details on connecting your VCR Controller Bek Help alee i Jesieni Tes mm ales The dri ar bg DN Setter incrrirel exar ER kra Anoa Cari ha iapa ihor C Germs Lp AE yray aa Mth Hi Set VCR Type isone of the choices in the System Options menu 1 Usetheup and down arrow and OK button to select the name of your VCR manufacturer and enter the correct code for your VCR brand 2 Follow the on screen instructions to ensure that you are using the correct code Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the digital satellite receiver If your system fails a test run the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings If you do not see your VCR manufacturer s name select Other at the bottom of the list and enter the appropriate code from the Using the Remote section TheMenu system Output Channel Lets you choose on which channel to view satellite programming either channel 3 or channel 4 Remote Setup Lets you choose which remote control button will be used to control the current satellite receiver RF Remote Setup Selects the code that will be used to identify your RF remote control You can change this code to any number between 0 and 255 if it conflicts with the code o
48. e Receiver Jacks 1 10 11 RF REMOTE Use to connect an optional RF antenna for RF remote signals Connecting an antenna extends the remote s range SATELLITE IN Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to the satellite dish antenna DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Thisfeature is only available on model DRD480RE Use a digital optical or SPDIF cable to connect your digital satellite receiver to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder You must remove the cover from digital audio output jack before inserting cable Dolby Digital offers theatre quality sound six audio channels OUT TO TV Useto connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV However if your TV has audio video jacks you should use those jacks to get better picture and sound quality IN FROM ANT Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to an off air antenna or cable TV signal AUDIO R and L Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack If your TV has audio video input jacks use these jacksto connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV Connect the second set to another device such as a VCR You must also connect the VIDEO or S VIDEO jack VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack If your TV has audio video input jacks use this jack to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV Connect the second set to another device such as a VCR You must also connect the AUDIO jacks S VIDEO Provides the best picture qualit
49. em you would like to assign to the FETCH button by pointing and selecting Choose which menu item to assign to the FETCH button 7 Pressthe left arrow button to confirm your selection and return to the menu You may pressthe FETCH button on the remote control and execute the assigned function at any time while viewing DIRECTV programming 59 60 TheMenu System System Options System Test The System Test screen is accessed through the Options menu and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the digital satellite receiver Use this feature to get your access card number or when your receiver doesn t seem to be working correctly A message screen will appear to tell you whether the system passed each test New Access Card Periodically your program provider may issue you a replacement access card The New Access Card setup display screen allows you to transfer information from the old card onto the new one Follow the on screen instructionsto initialize your new card Once you have transferred the information to the new card your old card becomes invalid The access card fits into the digital satellite receiver through the front panel Because your specific account information is stored in the access card power failures should have no effect on your DIRECTV System Set VCR Type To use the One Touch Record and Timer recording features you need to tell the digital satellite receiver which VCR brand you are using an
50. eration This reminder is provided to call your attention to article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as dose to the point of cable entry as practical This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 1999 National Electrical Code Refer to artide 810 in particular to 810 1 and 810 15 for required grounding of the metal structure of the Dish Antenna Refer also to the 810 2 which by reference to article 820 requiresthat the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as dose to the point of cable entry as practical This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights The anticopy process is licensed for non commercial home use only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Care and Cleaning Product Registration Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your digital satellite receiver Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top and bottom Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will
51. f another RF remote Picture Size Lets you choose between a standard TV screen and a Cinema option A standard TV screen has an aspect ratio of 4 3 the Cinema option has an aspect ratio of 16 9 Audio Language When you select Audio Language from the Options menu the highlight is moved to the Audio Language display screen Point to the audio language or audio type you want and press OK The digital satellite receiver will then automatically set the audio program to the selected audio program type or language when available Tarim infr lack aad Poel Upgrade Audio Language allows you to choose the language in which you d like to hear programming when available To change the audio language e Select Audio Language on the Options menu and highlight the desired language Then press OK 61 62 TheMenu System Dol by Digital Dolby Digital when available provides six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack This receiver has an SPDIF IEC 958 digital PCM or Dolby Digital encoded output that can be connected to an external Digital Audio Receiver Decoder equipped with a compatible optical input see the Setup and Connections section for more information With additional equipment you can enjoy more dynamic and realistic sound Requirements Digital Audio Receiver Decoder with digital optical input jack e Programming with digital soundtrack e Optical SPDIF cable Six speake
52. g you don t have to press OK Scrolling Channel By Channel The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section or page of the total program guide You can scroll to other pages using the arrows point to other times with the left and right arrows point to other channels with the up and down arrows Scrolling Page By Page If you want to scroll up or down through the program guide faster press the CH buttons on the remote control The highlight scrolls a page at a time By default the Grid Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote You can change the default guide from the Grid Guide to the Detail Guide Select Options from the Main menu Select Look and Feel then set the Default Guide 28 Program Guides Tuning To a Program To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide point to the program and press OK To see information about a program in the guide point to the program and press INFO Back Help bri Hugh Gree PIS tae riety Vi aos af hi deam ac a reni edd un and icr che Mmt firm carte melates thay fpa nt mamape i The Program Details screen gives you several options Then you can select e View Channel to tune to that channel e Record Program to record the program Other Times to see what other times the program is available The program title is automatically entered and sorted in the AlphaSort control panel The options available to y
53. he MPAA rating system e Note that the rating limit cannot be enforced if a program has not been rated if rating information for that program is not transmitted by the program provider or if the system has not been locked 1 Point to Set Rating Limit and press OK Berit Help bad bare kh AS All Chanach Use the arrow buttonsto move the selector up and down 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to move the rating selector to the highest rating you want to be able to view In the preceding illustration movies that are rated up to and including a PG 13 rating can be viewed After the Rating Limit is set and the system is locked you must enter the system password to watch programs with a rating higher than your limit Important You need to lock the system in order for rating limits channel limits view ing hours and spending limits to go into effect After you lock the system you need to enter the system password to edit the limits See Locking the System later in this section for details TheMenu system Viewing Hours Use the Viewing Hours option to limit the total amount of time as well as the time of day that a user can watch programming 1 Point to Viewing Hours and press OK po reum al TV Yirwing Ga rt Add Al ches Hire aes oo ice E Dalnic Al Chara Vridure arid Saterday Haase al T9 Virssing FI i A 12 86 EGY ta a 12 00 E3 Lock Uter ie d Epio ar ting
54. he arrow or digit buttonsto select each digit of the password fark dires prods carie barked Wd ast eed 2 oe antl passed Wisa pe pir dr os babii Dum Baie m adi be eriet iunc het prohi in aizia oo hoch DE Lam sorter Y t 3 ep m rc Tedaia dim pus ta uis a 3l Jii cii Lupe E pa pora pestes d CT Each user can have a password Locking the System Locking the system puts the ratings spending viewing and channel limits you have set up for each profile into effect When you lock the system no one can modify any of these settings without first entering the four digit system password 1 Point to Lock System and press OK Back Help Et Fierety Ede Weert Coat eer 2 Eer user 1 Edel Ur 4 Locking the system protects the limits you set 2 Use the arrows or the digit buttons to enter a four digit system password 3 Enter the password a second time to confirm it The red lock icon should be displayed in the channel banner In order for the changes to take effect you must exit out of the menu After the system has been locked you must enter the correct password in order to access the Edit Users control panel Don t Forget Your Password If you forget a USER password you need to unlock the system and then assign a new user password If you forget the SYSTEM password contact the DIRECTV authorization center The Menu system system Profiles Unlocking the System When t
55. he radio or television equipment that is receiving interference e Move the satellite receiver away from equipment receiving interference Plug the satellite receiver into a different wall outlet so the receiver and equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits If these measures do not eliminate interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies RG 6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof F connectors comes in a variety of lengths S Video Cable comes in 12 foot lengths Self Installer s Kit contains all the cable and hardware needed to install the dish and connect the system Remote Control replaces a lost remote Or order a second remote for convenience Eight outlet surge protection for cable TV satellite systems and other electronics Comes with a 50 000 equipment guarantee Remote Controlled Rotating Outdoor Indoor Amplified Dish Antenna features 20dB VHF and UHF signal amplification Appen dix C Accessories Accessory Order Form Description Part No Price Qt
56. he system is unlocked the channel spending viewing and ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect To unlock 1 Point to Unlock System in the Profiles menu and press OK a my 2 Point to Yesand press OK to confirm that you want to unlock the system The green unlock icon should be displayed in the channel Use the Lock and Unlock icons in the banner channel banner to lock or unlock the system Just press INFO and select the icon to change the lock status Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked No limits are in effect Spending viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed When you attempt to access a channel that is blocked by one or more limits and the system is locked you will be asked to override limits by entering the four digit system password If you enter the password to override a limit all limits are unlocked until you turn off the digital satellite receiver When you turn on the receiver again the system will be locked and the Family profile channel list will be selected If you want to re lock the system without turning off the receiver you can select the lock icon in the channel banner profile s limits No limits can be accessed or changed The next time the digital satellite receiver is turned on the system will return to Red Lock status Yellow Unlock icon with a P The system is locked but no limits are in effect for the current program A password has been Channel banner ic
57. how to get one installed Telephone jacks and cord Thisfeature is only available on model DRD480RE DIRECTV programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement which is provided with your first DIRECTV billing statement DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and is used with permission Setupand Connections Back of theDigital SatelliteReceiver The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on your digital satellite receiver When connecting A V cables be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS Video to Video Right Audio to Right Audio etc For more information on the function of the back panel jacks and many other features of your digital satellite receiver press the MENU button and select Options from the Main menu then select System Info RF REMOTE DIGITAL SATELLITE AUDIO OUTPUT Topof the Digital Satellite Receiver The diagram below describes the buttons on the top of your digital satellite receiver also referred to asthe front panel For more information on the function of the front panel buttons and many other features of your digital satellite receiver press the MENU button and select Options from the Main menu then select System Info 1 2 3 4 5 The digital audio output jack is only available on model DRD480RE Setupand Connections Back of Digital Satellit
58. in the menu system use these buttons for navigation INFO Use this button to display the channel banner password challenge or purchase offer screen Press twice to display additional program information when available Setupand Connections Basic Connection CAUTION This connection provides a basic level of sound and picture quality and Do not stack electronic components or can be used with TVs and VCRsthat do not have audio video jacks Note other objects on top of the digital your back panel may not look exactly like the one shown below satellite receiver See Safety Information inside the front cover DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER RF REMOTE 9 999 amp 0 00 DIGITAL SATELLITE AUDIO SATELLITE DISH CABLE OR ANTENNA OFF AIR ANTENNA VCR TV BACK PANEL Setupand Connections What You Need e Three coaxial cables e One RG 6 coaxial cable Making the Connection 1 Connectthe OUT TO TV jack on the digital satellite receiver to the IN FROM ANT jack on the VCR with a coaxial cable 2 Connect the OUT TO TV jack on the VCR to the TV s IN FROM ANT jack with a coaxial cable 3 Connectthe SATELLITE IN jack on the digital satellite receiver to your satellite dish antenna with an RG 6 coaxial cable 4 Connect the IN FROM ANT jack on the digital satellite receiver to your cable box or off air antenna with a coaxial cable Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV prog
59. ing from the Main menu System Info Select System Info from the Options menu to choose from a list of on line Help topics Point and select to find out about the specific parts of the DIRECTV System Program Guide Shows a screen by screen overview of the Program Guide features Menu System Shows a s amp reen by screen overview of the DIRECTV System menus Remote Control Showsa descriptive list of the remote control buttons Front Panel Showsa list of the digital satellite receiver s front top panel features Point to an item to see a brief description Back Panel Shows a list of the digital satellite receiver s back panel features Point to an item to see a brief description Glossary Showsa list of common DIRECTV System and TV terms Point to a glossary item to see a brief description Note that if your DIRECTV System is not equipped with Dolby Digital capability Dolby Digital will not be one of the items in the Options menu 57 TheMenu System Look and Feel Default Guide Lets you choose which guide appears first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote control The choices are Grid Guide or Detail Guide Color Scheme Lets you pick which colors appear in the guide and menu systems Translucency Lets you choose the translucency of the menu displays Slide the indicator bar to make the screens more opaque or less opaque Animation Lets you select which graphics are displayed when you tune to an audi
60. ive when you receive a call Message Indicators The following istext that may appear in the incoming Caller ID banner and call list Out of Area The name and or phone number of the incoming call is coming from outside the local area Private Name The name of the incoming call is sent as Blocked from the phone company Private Number The phone number of the incoming call is sent as Blocked from the phone company Unknown Name The name of the incoming call is not provided by the telephone company or the information is unreadable Unknown Number The number of the incoming call is not provided by the telephone company or the information is unreadable 43 TheMenu System The Caller ID List Screen The digital satellite receiver can store up to 10 call entries in the Caller M ess atc es ID List screen When the memory is full a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory The list also tells you if you have received multiple calls from the same number Note If you are using your telephone and another call arrives the new call s information will neither appear in the banner nor be recorded in the Caller ID List screen unless you have type Il service and a type II Caller ID box in your house Use this screen to view the last 10 calls To access the call list Select Caller ID List from the Messages menu or e Pressthe INFO button on the remote control and select the phone icon De
61. l hand unit 4 If the repairs are covered by your warranty you will not be billed Thomson assumes no responsibility of warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson Appendix A Warranty Information To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible Please retain all accessories that were induded with your unit such asthe remote control hand unit e Include with the shipment 1 Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale 2 A brief note describing your receiver problem 3 Your name address and phone number e The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges and you elect not to use your credit card After we receive your product a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you What your warranty does not cover Acsof God such as but not limited to lightning damage Adjustment of customer controls Damage from misuse or neglect e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes Batteries Units purchased serviced or operated outside
62. led incorrectly Try replacing batteries Note that when you replace the batteries you may have to reprogram your remote to control other devices e Remove batteries press and hold the 1 button for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote control Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Problems with Caller ID e You cannot connect your receiver to a wireless phone jack and use the Caller ID feature Instead connect it directly into a phone jack Blank screen e Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on Try another channel Receiver will not turn on e Check to make sure it is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e Maybe batteries in remote control are dead Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor e Unplug the receiver Wait five minutes Plug it in again Tips amp Troubleshooting Light flashes on front panel e You have unread Caller ID messages or mail Select Messages from the Main menu and go into either the Mail or Caller ID menu If you select Caller ID then select Caller ID List Once you access your mail or messages the flashing will stop Turns off while playing e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in
63. leting Calls From the Caller ID List screen you can delete entries 1 Highlight the call you wish to delete and press OK 2 Acrumpled paper icon appearsto indicate that you wish to delete the call 3 To permanently delete the call exit the screen If you change your mind before exiting the screen highlight the call then press OK to restore it The crumpled paper icon should disappear Don t Forget About the CLEAR Button Press the CLEAR button on the remote control to remove the on screen menus and return to normal view ing 44 TheMenu system Using the Pur chases Menu 7 Purchases The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases and set spending limits Future Fuca 1 3 k Fom Wedding red Forestal DW Taass p036 EM Use the Purchases menu to keep track of program purchase spending The list of purchases may be longer than one screen use the up and down arrow buttons to see more items The display also showsthe title channel date time and cost of each program Note that the Past Purchases list might not show purchases you ve already paid for because the list isn t updated until the end of the billing cyde Reviewing and Cancelingan Upcoming Pur chase Use Point and Select to choose an upcoming purchase from the Future Purchases screen You can review the program description as well as cancel an upcoming purchase Bak Help E Ti e T Four Weihlasgs dad i P L A Ss need The
64. limits associated with the chosen profile will be active only when the system is locked The active profile also affects what you see in the program guides Selecting the User Preferences icon sortsthe guide to show only programs meeting the current user profile criteria Tuesday Afternoon Guide Hee Chddres ppi biestta Moe am 1m Diu ow rebele Wee FET or Tel 1 Rico Pass Te aoe wae T jibe aing MER Pox iL he cy Mipi F L The Whi Gees Copa k 7 1 LE ABE a OP The name of the current user profile appears on screen in the Detail and Grid Guides Press the WHO INPUT button on the remote control to change the current profile The Menu system Options The Options menu lets you set up preferences for the look and feel of the system as well as understand how some of the features work Back Help Tarim info lack and Feri Tyan Oper Miabi Lari Died bay Digital khmer Data Upgrade The Options menu lets you customize many system features The following sections explain your options when changing your personal preferences Follow the on screen instructions to make changes to the system Interactive Setup If you self installed your satellite dish antenna you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run a system test If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select Dish Point
65. n Other Sorting Variables The Other Guides icon also lets you sort the guide by different variables such as future times Guide Data user profile channel lists and channel groups You can then choose a guide format to view the program information For example you could sort the guide by Pay Per View movies that will be available in the next five hours 1 Select the Other Guides icon 2 Select Guide Data and use the arrow buttons and the OK button on the remote control to choose 45 0 hours Guide Data lets you see what s on in the future 3 Select PPV in the Channel Groups category Channel Groupsis another way to sort programming Select Back or press the GO BACK button on the remote control to return to the previous guide You can also choose another guide format from the Other Guides menu The Attractions Guide 31 Program Guides Sorting the Guides Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the guide to show only the types of programs that interest you There are several on screen icons that sort the guide in different ways Tuesday Afternoon Guide 4 Tippi Longo iocking HES Ch drss Pippi beets a Moore amily Crimi i Tue i VEE PA E Fass le DEAA SOURS L A Caefidcalial red pret Whee Victor ns Tent ka HH ox Hel Las tt Rien a paie Pasa Teas an Tie Maen Vike Adug Lee Lulu fe Seve Pap L at Depi k ir Bo ay Eg The sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide
66. n addition to the Family profile you can create as many as four different profiles that can be easily accessed using the WHO INPUT button on the remote control Bak Hels ns Eit eer EJA Pande T aw Dari Edin Geer i ze EJE Waer Z ELI CI CLE E Lock Spuiam You can select one of five user profiles or lock and unlock the system You can also edit the user profiles Select a profile to set a rating limit viewing hours and a per event spending limit name the profile create a channel list and assign a user password Creatinga ProfileChannel List 1 Point to and select a user 2 Point to Edit Channels and press OK Spending Limit Lack Lhar To start you can add or delete all channels 3 Use the arrow buttons to point to a channel and press OK to remove or replace the check mark Checkmarked items appear in the channel list 51 52 TheMenu System Add or Delete All Channels You might be able to save time when creating a channel list by using the Add All Channels option or the Delete All Channels option before removing or adding individual channels Also program providers may make additional channels available To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile channel list choose Delete All Channels and checkmark only the channels you want to appear in the list Setting the Rating Limit The Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum rating viewing limit for rated movies based on t
67. nd Connections Digital Audio Output Connection Use this connection to take advantage of Dolby Digitalt quality sound when available Note your back panel may not look exactly like the one pictured below DIGITAL RECEIVER OR DECODER AUDIO WITH OPTICAL INPUT IN RF REMOTE A C What You Need One optical SPDIF cable Making the Connection Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack on your digital satellite receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on your Dolby Digital Receiver or Decoder with an optical SPDIF cable Note you must remove plug from digital audio output jack before inserting cable Using Your Component After you connect your digital satellite receiver to a Dolby Digital receiver you must select Dolby Digital from the Options menu then select Autoselect PCM or Dolby Digital in order for the receiver to recognize the connection For more information on this feature see the Dolby Digital entry in The Menu System section The digital audio output jack is only available on model DRD480RE tManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the digital satellite receiver See Safety Information inside the front cover S VIDE
68. nd cable RF Jacks and Coaxial Cable F type The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality and are to be used if audio video connections are not available on your TV These jacks are also used for off air antenna cable and RF remote control antenna connections The RF jacks on the receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV and RF REMOTE The coaxial cable supplied with your system is used to connect the receiver to your TV s antenna input jack VCR Jack and Controller The VCR Controller plugs into the VCR jack on the digital satellite receiver s back panel Attach the other end of the cable to your VCR s remote control sensor Digital Audio Output Jack and SPDIF Cable If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable type input use an optical SPDIF cable to connect the digital satellite receiver to your Dolby Digital receiver or decoder for the best sound quality You must remove the cover from digital audio output jack before inserting cable Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord is required to connect your digital satellite receiver to a telephone line if you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV programming The phone line connection is used to periodically call out to DIRECTV You will need an RJ 11 type modulator jack which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like one of those pictured here If you don t have a modular jack call your local telephone company to find out
69. nennen tnnt 63 Upgrades ie nl oed ede o 63 Dish PolnEIng cioe tin Petit pee dpi 64 Selecting Dish Type ssssssssseeneeenenennnene nenne 64 Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates s 65 Using the Onscreen Signal Meter seeeseeessss 66 Tips amp Troubl eshooting eereeee enne nnne 67 Appendix A Warranty Infor mation 71 Appen dix B FCC Regulations eere nenne 74 Appen dix C Accessor ies eeeeeeeeei eei eene nana nana 75 I OX q E Y 76 Setupand Connections Getting Started Lsetupand connections This manual is designed to get you started quickly The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your DIRECTV PLUS System In Setup and Connections you ll learn 2 Using theRemote different ways to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV how to order programming how to program the remote control Using the Remote defines the buttons of the remote and how C Program Guides to program it to control other components Program Guides details the items and features associated with the different guides Th e Rest Of The Manual 4 TheMenu System The rest of the book includes menu information troubleshooting information such asrunning a system test and an index 5 Tips amp Troubleshooting Y EL ima Y EL MH Y Misenum cu Y
70. ntenna dish is defective he or she will arrange for its repair or replacement Option 1 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative Thisisfor security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time 2 We will send you a replacement unit 3 If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a RA number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account If your unit is not received within 14 days the suggested retail value of the receiver will be charged to your credit card This amount will be credited less a 10 handling fee if the unit is subsequently received 4 Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit s carton Shipping instructions will be included on the carton along with your RA number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Include with the shipment Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale A brief note describing your receiver problem Your name address and phone number Option 2 1 We will send a replacement unit to our exchange point 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 3 Take your unit and evidence of purchase date such asa bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit Please retain all accessories such asthe remote contro
71. o Input Channel Variations Button switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV Remote VIDEO VID 1 00 SIGNAL LINE 90 VID 1 VID 91 VID 2 VIDEO 92 S VID S VID VID 1 S VIDEO INPUT VID 2 SOURCE AUX 69 70 Tips amp Troubleshooting Running the Syst em Test The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV PLUS System If you are experiencing any trouble with your system run the system test It will also allow you to get your access card number or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your DIRECTV PLUS System First make sure that e all connections jacks cables etc are correctly in place See the Setup and Connections section for more information there are batteries in the remote control and they are working correctly e the access card is installed in the digital satellite receiver Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV PLUS System 1 Turn on your TV and the digital satellite receiver 2 Press the DIRECTV button to put the remote control in DIRECTV mode then press MENU to bring up the Main menu Point to and select Options Point to and select System Options Point to and select System Test DUu PR W If your system does not pass the system test check any of these potential trouble areas cabling pointing the satellite dish phone connection and access card 7 f you continue to have problems call 1 800 679 4776
72. o only channel and also lets you select the animation time out Edit Fetch Lets you choose a function for the FETCH button on the remote control to bring up a custom menu or activate one feature To view the Edit Fetch menu or change the function of the FETCH button press M ENU to bring up the Main menu select Options select Look and Feel then select Edit Fetch Chanel Lies Tibie Frich Feru Edit Fetch lets you combine your favorite features onto one menu or assign one function to the FETCH button on the remote e To create a custom Fetch menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to and select Options Look and Feel and then Edit Fetch 3 Select Fetch Control 4 Select Show Fetch Menu 5 Select Fetch List from the Edit Fetch menu TheMenu system 6 Choose up to eight menu items to include in your customized z menu by checkmarking them with the OK button C pt Ions Choose which menu items to indude in your customized Fetch menu 7 Press the left arrow button to confirm your selections and return to the menu When you would like to access your customized menu press the FETCH button on the remote control To assign one function to the FETCH button 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to and select Options Look and Feel and then Edit Fetch 3 Select Fetch Control 4 Select Assign One Function 5 Select Fetch List from the Edit Fetch menu 6 Choose which menu it
73. ons Guide next in this section for more information 46 The Menu system Previewing and Purchasing Purchases You can preview and purchase DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming and have your digital satellite reciever connected to a telephone line To preview a movie or event e When the DIRECTV programming guide is on the screen press the down arrow button on the remote control to move the highlight to Other Guides icon the bottom of the screen Select the Other Guides icon and then select Attractions Select a channel To purchase a movie or event you can take one of two actions e Tune to a PPV channel by channel surfing among available channels When you find one pressthe INFO button to find more information and details about how to purchase the program e Highlight a PPV program in a program guide and press INFO The Program Details screen will appear and give you more information about the program From this screen you can also purchase the program Back Help Veer Channel Bary Peagram Verag i ihe Jiwe 12 08 The Program Details screen gives you several options You can select e View Channel to view that channel Buy Program to purchase the program Buy and Record to purchase the program and set a timer to record it Other Times to see what other times the program is available The options available to you may vary according to the type of program y
74. ons are a quick way to check the entered to override the current program s current system lock status See the note at right for more limits No limits can be accessed or information changed After the program ends the system will return to Red Lock status Red Lock icon All limits are in effect No Yellow Unlock icon The system is locked but no limits are in effect A password has been entered to override the current Program Un lock limits can be accessed or changed A password is required to override limits or If the system is locked and you want to access a blocked program access the system without unlocking all settings press INFO and highlight the Lock icon in the channel banner Make sure to check the box beside Unlock this program only and enter the system password This program is no longer blocked but all other settings remain in effect The yellow unlock icon should be displayed in the channel banner TheMenu System Choosing Your Profile Each time you turn on the digital satellite receiver the Family profile is selected by default To select a different profile 1 Press the WHO INPUT button to scroll through the profiles The WHO INPUT button toggles through the profiles 2 When your profile appears enter your four digit personal password to activate your profile 3 If the profile is not password protected you can just press OK to activate it The channel spending rating and viewing
75. ord instead of Watch when setting a Timer and have set up your VCR as previously discussed the Timer will turn on your VCR then start and stop recording a program To record with timers Your VCR must be tuned to channel 3 or 4 if the VCR is connected with just coaxial cables or to the video input channel if the VCR is connected with audio video cables You must turn your VCR off prior to the scheduled recording time You must have a recordable tape in the VCR Schedule a Timer with the RECORD Button You can schedule a recording directly from the guide 1 With a program highlighted press the RECORD button on the remote control The Program Details screen appears Bal Help Ww Chasse j loy Program ibi Jimin 1 TS Andina MrDamell 4 cpniinmas busch bor rels vende al hiis eaae Ao Teils riding and irr tha limi time ranbempbrias ihe ites of marriage The choices available to you will differ depending on the nature of the selected program PPV or non PPV To schedule a timer to record select Record Program to set a timer to record the program or Buy and Record to purchase the program and set up a timer to record the program Programs bought to be recorded may have a different purchase price than those bought for viewing only Timers TheMenu system Profiles When you select Profiles from the Main menu the first screen you see presents a menu of user profiles from which to choose I
76. ou may vary according to the type of program you select For information on tuning to a PPV program see The Menu System section 29 Program Guides Additional Program Guides Besides the Detail Guide and Grid Guide there are a few more guides the Channel Guide the Logo Guide and the Attractions Guide plus the sorting variables Guide Data and Channel Groups You can access these guides and sorting variables by selecting the Other Guides icon at the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide The Channel Guide Displays the programming schedule for the selected channel Ek pulp ABR Maer Channel cun FT Top ES Uri Camere rou m a Deere Dama Frriscopre Tr Dye ira ot nakan 2m Tapes 13 poa mi Etre Sheep Fi Pa Dison Scroll up and down to see programming information for the selected channel The Logo Guide Displays channel logos for the current user s channel list Chiu PER i ET The Logo Guide Other Guides icon You can point to any program and tune to it or get more information Just press the OK or INFO buttons Exiting A Program Guide There are three ways to exit a guide not all methods work in all guides Point to a channel and press OK Point to Back and press OK Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote control Program Guides The Attractions Guide Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special events informatio
77. ou select If you want to order PPV programs using the on screen menus you need to connect your digital satellite receiver to a telephone line You may need to enter your four digit passw ord to order a PPV program if it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Profiles or Purchases menu 47 TheMenu System Using theAttractions Guide F Purchases Your program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in your program guide These events are called Coming Attractions and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide 1 Press the GUIDE button on the remote control 2 Us the down arrow button to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen Other Guides icon 3 Point to and select the Other Guides icon 4 Pointto and select Attractions The Other Guides menu provides several guide formats 5 Point to a channel and select it The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other Guides menu 48 The Menu system Timers Feature The Timers feature allows you to preset your digital satellite receiver to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time To use the Timers feature select Timers from the Main menu Select a Timer 1 8 and then use the arrow buttons to complete the on screen sentence When the sentence is complete select Run Timer Back Hale L ETSI e I r E Tamar s ned fer Fau bo EETDLME E cha Ga 2c5 Osten erm
78. ponents Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Do not stack components e Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand e Place an amplifier or receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components Remote Control RF Remote Control Antenna VCR Controller o Digital Satellite Receiver Setupand Connections Jacksand Cables Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections Not all cables come with your DIRECTV PLUS System S Video Jack and Cable S Video jacks provides the best picture quality for your DIRECTV PLUS System S Video jacks are available on many TVs and are used to carry visual information from the digital satellite receiver to your TV Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S Video jack carries only the picture signal not the sound Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type ee im Audio video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality and E should be used if your TV has no S Video jack These jacks can also be oO Q used to connect other components The digital satellite receiver audio video jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and Audio video jacks and cable white for left audio If your TV has only one input for audio mono connect it to the right red audio jack on the receiver S Video jack a
79. r Camii img PG VE Th J pre bo the 23min tT dis McDowell cenione buche ker we wea al Dus dai E o tebe ele el ag Che limi iima rancemplrisk tbe ide of ruariage Canceling a future purchase Program Details screen 45 TheMenu System ding Limit Spen ding Limits Purchases Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a per event spending limit for Pay Per View programs 1 Point to Spending Limit and press OK 2 Select the user profile you d like to set a spending limit for then use the digits on the remote control or use the arrow buttonsto enter a single program spending limit m CI NETTES ail Wer 2 IN TE You can set a per event spending limit for each Profile Important After a spending limit is set and the system is locked you must enter a Spending limits are in effect only when password to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than your the system is locked See Locking the spending limit allows System later in this section for details Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View PPV programs are DIRECTV programs that you can purchase like a movie ticket if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line see the Setup and Connections section for more information You can preview movies on certain channelsto determine if you would like to purchase them See Previewing and Purchasing and Using the Attracti
80. ramming Tune the TV to either CH 3 or 4 The default is CH 3 You can change the output channel to 4 by choosing Options from the Main menu then System Options and then selecting Output Channel To record DIRECTV programming Tune the digital satellite receiver to the desired channel and set your VCR to record on channel 3 or 4 To view VCR recordings Tune the TV to the VCR output channel usually CH 3 or 4 and set your VCR to play If your VCR is a brand other than RCA GE or PROSCAN you may need to program the remote to control the VCR See the Using the Remote section for more information Setupand Connections Advanced Connection This connection provides better sound and picture quality than the basic connection and is recommended for use with TVs and VCRsor other components that have audio video jacks S Video provides the best picture quality and is recommended for use with components that have S Video jacks If you use the S Video cable remember to connect audio cables as well S Video must be used with audio cables in order for you to receive sound Note your back panel may not look exactly like the one shown below DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the digital satellite receiver See Safety Information inside the front cover RF REMOTE DIGITAL SATELLITE AUDIO OUTPUT SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA
81. remote control is searching for the correct code to program If after five seconds the device you want to control does not turn off press and release PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the device turns off or You ll use these buttons when you program the you have searched through all of the codes There are 20 total sets remote to control any device of codes If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times then the remote cannot control that particular device The remote control may not operate all models of all brands If the device you want to control doesturn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait two seconds Repeat this step until the device turns back on 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the LED on the remote control turns off 20 Using th eRemote Using Direct Entry This remote control may not operate all 1 Turn on the device to be programmed models of the brands that are shown Use the codes shown in this manual or on 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the device on the code the sheet packed with your remote list at the end of this section 3 On your remote control press and hold the device button you want to program 4 Enter a code from the code list 5 Release the device button and then press ON OFF to see if the device responds to the remote control commands If it doesn t try pressing
82. rogrammed adjusts the audio volume of your TV FETCH Either brings up the Fetch menu or tells the receiver to take the action you programmed it to take GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two selected channels In the menu system returns you to the previous screen GUIDE Brings up the program guide Subsequent presses of the GUIDE button switch between the Detail and Grid guide formats INFO Brings up the on screen channel banner password challenge or purchase offer screen Press again to get program details In the program guides press to get information about the highlighted program or channel LED K un O0004LO OCKOC O10 0 WHCSINFPLIT c Ox O O pe AECORD 5 FAUSE DIO Ui U o Using th eRemote Arrows Use the navigation arrows to move the on screen highlight up down left or right Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is also called pointing OK Selects a highlighted choice if you are in the menu system After entering a one two or three digit DIRECTV channel number press to tune to the channel If you are entering a number other than a DIRECTV channel number for instance to tune your VCR to a channel you do not need to press this button MENU Displays the Main menu If you are already in the menu system press OK or MENU to select a highlighted choice When you are using the remote control to operate an RCA GE or PROSCAN V
83. rs left front left rear surround right front right rear surround center and sub woofer Connections The diagram at right illustrates the equipment connections and home theatre speaker arrangements Check your equipment s user manuals for more detailed connection information Note older digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream and could cause damage to ears headphones or speakers Please read the note at right for more information Menu Options When you selec Dolby Digital from the Options menu select e Yesto send a Dolby Digital audio signal when available through the Digital Audio Output jack on the back of the digital satellite receiver to an optional compatible six channel amplifier receiver Depending on your audio equipment you can then choose Dolby Digital output PCM pulse mode modulation or Autoselect Autoselec is recommended for most situations Noto send a digital audio stream in PCM format Dolby Digital is only available on model DRD480RE Options Digital Satellite Receiver DIGITAL Jeb AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL CABLE Digital A V Receiver DIGITAL Jeb AUDIO INPUT CENTER SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKER RIGHT r SPEAKER RIGHT Please Read Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack This digital satellite receiver s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of
84. rst satellite receiver and the AUX button is used to control the second satellite receiver If your second receiver is an RCA GE or PROSCAN and you want to control it using the AUX button use code 5001 Code 5000 is used by the DIRECTV button ChangingtheRFRemoteControl Code Your remote control is equipped with RF functionality This means that the remote can control the digital satellite receiver using both IR infrared signals and RF radio frequency signals IR signals require line of sight to the receiver s front panel remote sensor RF signals can control the receiver from other parts of your house even through walls Installing your RF remote control antenna will increase the range of your RF remote signal See the Setup and Connections section for more information If you are experiencing interference from other RF devices you may need to change the RF remote control code Change the code by doing the following 1 Select Options in the Main menu 2 Select System Options 3 Select RF Remote 4 Choose a number between 000 and 255 Follow the on screen instructions to enter it as your RF remote control code RF remote control antenna Using th eRemote Abex 1172 Admiral 1001 1173 Adventura 1174 Aiko 1016 Akai 1002 Alleron 1046 Amtron 1038 Anam National 1003 1038 Audiovox 404038 Belcor 1004 Bell amp Howell 1001
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86. satellite receiver s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable devices The remote is already programmed to control most RCA GE and PROSCAN devices it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers brands Testing th eRemote Control To determine whether the universal remote control needs to be programmed turn a device on such as a VCR point the remote at the VCR and press the VCR button Then press ON OFF or CH or CH to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If not the remote needs to be programmed There are two ways to program the remote control automatic or direct entry Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control many of the devices connected to your TV If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your devices press the CLEAR button until the LED red light turns off 1 Turn on the device you want to control VCR satellite receiver etc 2 Press and hold the button you want to program While holding the device button press and hold ONeOFF until the LED on the remote control turns on then release both buttons e Note that the AUX button can only be programmed using direct code entry See Using Direct Entry later in this section for details 3 Point the remote at the device press and release PLAY then wait five seconds or until the LED stops flashing At this point the
87. scribed by Thomson 71 Appendix A Warranty Information RCA SATELLITE SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers e Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase 90 days Unit exchange which includes parts and labor e 91 daysto 1 year Unit exchange which includes parts only you pay the labor e The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e During the initial 90 days Exchange the defective portion of your satellite receiver with a new or at our option refurbished unit After the 90 days and within one year Exchange the defective portion of your satellite receiver with a new or at our option refurbished unit We will charge you a flat exchange cost to replace a defective receiver This charge covers the labor cost for its repair How you get service e Call 1 800 679 4776 and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information is on the back of your receiver Arepresentative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver you will be provided with a Return Authorization RA number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists No returns will be accepted without the RA number If the representative determines that your a
88. t 68 FCC Rules and Regulations The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company must give you adequate notice in writing to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service Radio Interference This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference e Change the position of the satellite receiver with respect to t
89. the U S A and Alaska e For units intended for use in Alaska this warranty does not cover installation or the dish antenna It only covers the satellite receiver e Lossof programming e nstallation e Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information 73 Appen dix B FCC Regulations 7A FCC Registration Information Your digital satellite receiver is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68 FCC Rules and Regulations 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for the equipment You must upon request provide this information to your telephone company The REN is
90. the device button and then ONeOFF again 6 If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the device responds to the remote control commands Using th eRemoteto Control a Device Once the remote has been programmed successfully you are ready to use it to control your devices To operate the device 1 Press the device button TV VCR DIRECTV VCR2 or AUX to set the remote to control the device 2 Press ON OFF to turn the device on or off 3 Use the remote control buttons that apply to that device e If your remote is programmed to control a VCR you only need to press the RECORD button to begin recording from video Modesof Operation Because this universal remote can control several different devices DVD player VCR cable box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the device buttons For example if you wanted the remote to control the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode Then if you want to play a videotape press VCR then PLAY pointing the remote at the VCR 21 22 Using th eRemote Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver The remote can control two satellite receivers From the Main menu select Options then System Options then Remote Setup Then follow the on screen instructions and enter the appropriate code from the Satellite Receiver list at the end of this section By default the DIRECTV button is used to control the fi
91. the menu system press the DIRECTV button on the remote control to make sure you re in DIRECTV mode then press M ENU The point and select method hastwo steps 1 Pointto a menu item using the arrows on the remote To point up or down pressthe up or down arrows To point left or right pressthe left or right arrows 2 Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK Selecting an item tells the TV s menu system to go ahead and make the change or go to a place you have indicated Don t worry about getting stuck inside a menu Pressing the CLEAR button on the remote control takes you out of the menu system and back to the program you were watching Step 7 Interactive Setup If you installed your satellite dish antenna yourself you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run a system test If you need to run the interactive setup again select Options from the Main menu then select Interactive Setup If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select Dish Pointing from the Main menu Step 8 Order Programming After you have installed your DIRECTV PLUS System you should contact DIRECTV in order to receive DIRECTV programming Programming with DIRECTV Call 1 800 347 3288 With this receiver and the proper satellite dish antenna you may be able to receive local channels from DIRECTV in certain areas
92. to Back and press OK e Pressthe CLEAR button on the remote control The on screen displays dear from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Pressthe GO BACK button on the remote control You return to the previous on screen display or normal programming Using Help d Context Sensitive Help All menus have an on screen Help choice For example select Help from the Main menu to see information about using the Main menu screen Most of the screens contain information to help you decide what to do next If you The rest of the on screen Help choices in the menu system bring up get stuck look for the help text at the helpful information explaining some aspects of that menu bottom of the screen TheMenu system Menu Descriptions Back Help This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter Program Guide Program Gu ide Shows the on screen programming schedules Messages Messages Access Caller ID information from your telephone company and mail messages from DIRECTV Purchases Purchases Review or cancel upcoming purchases review past purchases and set z spending limits IE Ine rs Timers z Schedule the digital satellite receiver to tune to a specific channel at a P ro f e n specific time or to record future programming if your VCR has been properly set up Options Profiles Set system and user pass
93. useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company Note This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your equipment from your line 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately In case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone company must 1 promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance 2 afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and 3 inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Par
94. ve obtained which is not necessarily the highest possible signal 100 Although there is no antenna is pointed correctly the signal meter will show you the current signal strength and you should hear a continuoustone difference in picture quality betw een 5 f you are using an oval satellite dish select the second satellite te cond eee Revver group and obtain a signal experience negative effects rain fade in degraded conditions such as rain Once you have a signal locked for both satellite locations this may Gk crow require some tweaking you can select Alternate for fine tuning to improve your reception of both signals When this button is selected the signal meter alternates between the two signals every four seconds Make small adjustments to your dish s position until both signals are satisfactory Please see your satellite dish antenna Installer s Guide for detailed instructions Important Changing transponders is not the same as fine tuning the dish Although the signal strength may change when you change transponders this may be due to different types of signals To fine tune the dish consult the Installation Guide and follow the instructions on adjusting the dish elevation azimuth and tilt 66 Tips amp Troubleshooting Tipsfor Solving Probl ems T setup and connections You may have some questions about using your DIRECTV PLUS System that you are unsure how to answer This section
95. words ratings limits spending limits and viewing hours as well as create favorite channel lists D S h Po nt n J Options Find out more about the digital satellite receiver and remote control change how your system looks run the system test and install a new access card Dish Pointing Find your dish pointing coordinates and access the on screen signal strength meter Don t Be Afraid to Explore Once you ve learned the basics feel free to poke around the menu system exploring is the best way to learn The context sensitive help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions for getting through any particular menu or control panel Remember press CLEAR at any time to leave the menu system and return to regular system view ing TheMenu System The Program Guide Selecting Program Guide from the Main menu brings up your default program guide the Detail Guide or the Grid Guide Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Detail Guide shown here Family is one of five selectable Program titles profiles and information Current time and date Tuesday Afternoon Guide TLA Confidential F Drama kevin Spacey Russell freee 1997 Policemen become immersed in cormuplion scandal politics and prostitulian in 7550 s Ballywood iv AL AC CE AD prd 4 0 PM S00 PM T 02 HEDFP ars Fe Cathar 1303 HB
96. y Total RG 6 Coaxial Cable 12 feet D912 12 95 25 feet D925 15 95 50 feet D950 21 95 75 feet D975 24 95 S Video Cable 12 feet D913 11 95 Weatherproof F Connector 2 D905 5 95 Optical SPDIF Cable 3 ft DV3 15 95 Optical SPDIF Cable 6 ft DV6 19 95 TVRO Bullet Amplifier D903 22 95 Self Installer s Kit DKIT96 69 95 Remote Control CRK76SG1 240968 34 50 Surge Protector SCTV160 49 95 Rotating Amplified Dish Antenna ANT2500X 259 95 We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping Handling and Insurance Total Amount Enclosed No COD or CASH Use VISA MasterCard or Discover preferably All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change without notice Please complete other side also Money order or check must be in U S currency only 75 Appen dix C Accessor ies 76 Charge your order on your VISA MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ee 2 oe IMPORTANT Copy complete account number Vi SA from your VISA card I OOTAN My card expires CL IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard LTA ATAT Master Card Copy Number CLII My card above your expires I I name on MasterCard IMPORTANT Copy complete account number co from your Discover Card pii Es LLETIETTELIELELI
97. y If your TV has an S Video jack use this jack along with the audio video jacksto connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV VCR Useto connect the VCR Controller to your digital satellite receiver Attach the other end to the IR sensor on your VCR This connection lets you use the One Touch Record and Timer recording features LOW SPEED DATA This port allows you to connect your DIRECTV PLUS System to future services and accessories asthey become available A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required PHONE JACK Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to a telephone line The DIRECTV PLUS System requires a telephone line connection to periodically call out to program providers If you subscribe to Caller ID through your telephone company you must also make sure your phone line connection is direct and to a non wireless jack Top of Digital Satellite Receiver Buttons 1 ON OFF Useto turn your digital satellite receiver on for viewing or off when you are not viewing it Your receiver will still be able to download software upgrades and receive messages from program providers when it is off MENU OK Use this button to display the Main menu If you are already in the menu system pressing this button selects the highlighted item Arrows Use these buttons to navigate left and right down and up in the menu system Channel Down and Up When you re watching TV use these buttons to change the channel When you re
98. your house may be abnormally high or low TV and digital satellite receiver turn on or change channels unexpectedly e Scheduled Watch from the Timers menu may have been activated VCR turns on or off unexpectedly Atimer may be set to record The timer will automatically turn the VCR on and off Finding the Video In put Channel On Your TV Note If your TV is connected with just coaxial cables you only need to tune to channel 3 or 4 If you used audio video cablesto connect your TV to the digital satellite receiver you must tune your TV to the video input channel to view DIRECTV programming and menus There are just as many waysto access a TV s video input channel as there are brands and models of TVs Below are some things you can try f your TV brand is RCA GE or PROSCAN press TV on the remote control that came with your DIRECTV Plus System Then press the WHO INPUT button on the remote f your TV brand is not RCA GE or PROSCAN consult your TV Owner s Manual If you cannot find your TV Owner s Manual you will have to investigate You might accessthe TV s video input channel by pressing a button on the remote control e finding it through the TV s menu system tuning directly to it by pressing a spedfic channel number e going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV The box below lists of some of the different ways manufacturers label the video input channel Vide

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