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Philips DSX 5350 Satellite TV System User Manual

1. Tune to a current program Use the A and buttons to scroll through the list of current programs then press OK Or Enter the channel s number on the remote control s numeric pad and press OK Scroll to another time slot Press the lt q and buttons Press a button continuously to scroll faster W hen you go into past programming channel information displays in the banner Choose a program to view Press the arrow buttons until the program you want to view is highlighted in the Guide If the program is in the current time slot pressing OK tunes to the selected channel and displays the short banner for the program If the selected program is PPV the PPV dialog displays If the program is in a future time slot the Tag dialog displays so you can add the program to your viewing schedule If it is already tagged the Untag dialog displays View the long information You can toggle between the display of short and long program and channel banner information by pressing the INFO button on the remote Display Favorites Press FAVORITES on the remote control The Favorites dialog displays allowing you to select a personalized channel list W hen the dialog is dismissed the Favorites icon displays at the top of the banner and the Guide contains listings of channels that belong to the selected Favorites list FAVO RITES lists are set up in Menu mode Refer to page 28 Display Themes Press the THEMES button on the remote cont
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3. Allows direct number entry for tuning to a channel Tuning occurs immediately MUTE after the channel is entered or you can Switches audio on and off press OK after entering the third digit to tune immediately to the channel DIRECT PHILIPS 15 REMOTE CONTROL Use VCR _ 4 Smart HELP This remote control will operate most TVs and VCRs See Programming the Universal Remote on page 17 MODE POWER Three different modes SAT VCR TV Press to turn VCR on or off are selected by pressing the MO DE button The mode selected is the one with the lighted LED a FF W hen tape playback is stopped press to advance the tape at high speed During tape playback press to advance the tape while the picture stays on the screen lt gt RECORD Press once to start a recording g d i j z T REWIND W hen tape playback is stopped press to rewind at high speed D uring tape play back press to rewind the tape while the picture stays on the screen u a t PLAY Press to play a tape q Ei m 9698 1000 STOP Press to stop the tape AV A Y for channel surfing 09 Allows direct number entry for tuning to a channel Tuning occurs immediately after the channel is entered or you can press OK after entering the third digit to tune immediately to the channel 26S 00 a me DIRECT PHILIPS Next go to On Screen Installation on page 19 16
4. If the DSX 5350 causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary interruption of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone ser vice provided by the telephone company Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information For repair or warranty information on hardware service only please call 1 800 464 1131 Preparing your Remote Control Using the Menu Controls and Connections General Settings Connecting to your Existing Equipment Screen Format Inserting your Access Card Banner Duration Replacing the Access Card Remote Control Use On Screen Installation General Operat
5. Lock All lets you lock all channels Use the A and W buttons to highlight either Yes or No then press OK to confirm the selection and go to the previous menu Unlock All lets you unlock all channels Use the A and W buttons to highlight either Yes or No then press OK to confirm the selection and go to the previous menu Press BACK to return to the previous menu SET PURCHASE LIMIT You can set a price limit on pay per view pro grams up to 655 35 This limit is per program it is not a cumulative limit To set the Purchase Limit lt L gt Choose Purchase Limit from the Access Control menu and press OK A dialog displays the current purchase limit Enter the purchase limit using the numeric buttons on the remote Or use the lt q and gt buttons to move from digit to another then use the A and W buttons to scroll the numeric entry for each digit Press OK to confirm the selection Press BACK to return to the previous menu 37 LANGUAGE Many programs are broadcast with program guide information and audio tracks in different languages You can choose the language you prefer for the Menu and G uide and for the audio track Note not all programs offer multiple languages If the selected program is not available in the language it defaults to the first listed audio track To choose the language lt I gt Press MENU lt 2 gt The Guide option will be highlighted Press W to select Preferred Language lt 3
6. here and to the S Video IN jack on the TV or other video equipment CONNECTING TO YOUR EXISTING EQUIPMENT Unplug all equipment from the AC power before hooking up IF YOUR TELEVISION HAS RF UHF VHF CONNECTION ONLY Refer to the illustration Using a RF coaxial cable connect the Satellite Receiver s TO TV VCR output jack to the TV s UHF VHF input jack If the RF coaxial cable from the satellite dish has not been connected to the Satellite Receiver con M N nect it to SAT IN jack Connect one end ofthe AC power cord to the WO DD Satellite Receiver s AC IN jack Connect the plug RF coaxial cable end to an AC outlet The power LED should light to indicate that the power is on lt 4 gt Connect other equipment to an AC outlet Switch on your TV first and select channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is not used or least used in your area Set the CHANNEL 3 4 switch on the back of the Satellite Receiver to the same channel Next go to Inserting Your Access Card on page 12 IF YOUR TELEVISION HAS Aub o ViDeo A M CONNECTORS Refer to the illustration Using RCA type cables red white and yellow not included connect the Satellite Receiver AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV s A V IN jacks Connect the red cable to the red Audio cables jacks the white cable to the white jacks and the yellow cable to the yellow jacks N ote you c
7. 0057 0083 0206 W hite W estinghouse Yamaha 0046 0057 Zenith 0044 0043 0119 0490 0066 0075 0068 0027 0094 0236 0298 Sanyo 0074 0073 0131 0267 Scott 0211 0148 0070 0072 0064 0069 0027 0062 0073 0074 0131 0072 y Sansui 0099 0060 0059 0027 0062 Sylvania 0062 0108 0027 0070 Symphonic 0027 Tatung Teac Technics 0062 0189 0027 0062 ee Totevision Unitech Vector Research Video Concepts Videosonic W ards 0062 0087 0027 0074 0267 0069 0075 0099 0108 0176 0787 Yam aha 0065 Zenith 0066 0027 0060 0236 ON SCREEN INSTALLATION W hen you install a new system you can skip the installation procedure if all the defaults listed on page 32 apply W hen the W elcome screen displays press the W button and OK The Installation W izard is a first time setup that includes entering your zip code selecting the dish configuration pointing the dish and testing the system A series of screens will be displayed and you will be prompted with onscreen instructions Once you have entered all the requested informa tion a System Test screen displays Be sure you have contacted DIRECTV and arranged for service For installing your satellite dish and making connections refer to the separate installation guide for the satellite dish After the initial installation you may want to later access the installation features for example if you have
8. Antenna Assembly amp Alignment Guide page 10 lt 3 gt Press BACK to return to the installation menu NOTE Use the A or W buttons to switch between satellites Use the lt q or p buttons to switch between transponders for the selected satellite Insiallatlon Polnt Dish Next go to System Test on page 21 20 ON SCREEN INSTALLATION CONT D SYSTEM TEST This option performs a test of system This infor mation is useful if you need to contact customer service At the Installation menu select System Test then press OK After a few seconds the test results will appear on screen Use the A or W buttons to scroll through the dialog Press the Page buttons to scroll by a full page lt 3 gt Press BACK to return to the Installation menu The on screen Installation should now be complete If you are not receiving a good picture or are encountering other signal problems first repeat these steps If this does not help refer to the Smart Help section of this manual page 42 GENERAL OPERATION OF YOUR DIRECTV PLUS RECEIVER Throughout this manual you will notice that the everyday operation of your Satellite Receiver is based on a series of user friendly onscreen displays and menus These displays will help you get the most from your Satellite Receiver guiding you through initial installation channel selection timer settings and many other functions Most functions can be carried out using either the butt
9. LN B supply OV 14V 18V e LN B current max 450mA on 14V 450mA on 18V Tone switching on off 22kHz Reception Demodulation e QPSK Type e Input frequency range 950 to 1450 MHz Input level range 69 to 23 dBm Input Output Interfaces e Satellite input e RF input antenna etc e Video output CVBS e Audio output Audio L R e Channel 3 4 TV VCR output RJ 11 telephone e S video output Y C 46 Integrated telephone modem Return Path e Built in RJ 11 connector e Modem type v 22bis Bell 212A Bell 103 Dialing mode DTMF amp pulse Electrical e Main power supply 100V 120V 60Hz e Power consumption max 35W Max 450mA of LNB current Environmental e Temperature Operating 5 to 45 C Storage 10 to 70 C Physical Dimensions Size 15 in W x 2 8 in H x 11 4 in L 380 mm x 71 mm x 290 mm e W eight 5 1 Ibs 2 3 kg Package C ontents DSX 5350 Digital Satellite Receiver Infrared IR universal remote control Two AA batteries Access card e Power supply cord e User Manual RF coaxial cable e RJ 11 telephone cord lt p gt A VY buttons A A V connectors access card inserting replacing Access Control audio alternate audio tracks changing Back button banner browse channel tuning to channel lock channels accessing locked favorite locking all unlocking all Date email icon Exit button favorite channel favorites dis
10. PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL MANUALLY SETTING THE REMOTE TO OPERATE A TV OR VCR Your remote control may operate your TV or VCR TV VCR If the remote control doesn t operate your TV VCR now follow the steps below lt L gt Point the remote control at your TV VCR and press the MODE button until the TV or VCR LED lights Then press the POWER button If your TV VCR turns on or off try the other TV VCR function buttons If your TV VCR doesn t turn on or off or if the other buttons don t work go to step 2 Find the brand of your TV VCR on the accompanying list and remember the four digit number beside it lt 3 gt gt Press the MO DE button until the TV or VCR LED lights Press and hold the number 1 button and the number 3 button for 3 seconds The LED will blink twice and remain on Enter the 4 digit code within one minute The LED will blink after each button press N ote If the 4 digit code is not entered within one minute the LED will turn off and the remote control will return to the previously programmed code After a valid 4 digit code has been entered the LED will turn off and blink twice to confirm the new 4 digit code has been programmed The LED will then turn off If an invalid 4 digit code has been entered the LED will turn off and then display a long Blink lt 8 gt Press the PO W ER button If the remote control works your TV VCR you re finished If the remote control still doesn t work your TV VCR
11. Press MENU and OK on the Satellite Receiver front panel lt 2 gt Choose Installation System Test Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the list of tests or the PAGE buttons to scroll by a full page lt 4 gt Press Back to return to the Installation menu 44 GLOSSARY AN Audio Video access card A credit card sized plastic card that uses smart card technology to control authorizations alternate audio program Alternate Audio Program lets viewers choose an alternate audio channel which may broadcast a different language or alternate versions of the audio program azimuth The angular distance from true north along the horizon to the satellite It is used during the process of setting up the left and right adjustment of the dish antenna Azimuth and elevation angles are displayed on a set up screen based on a zip code and or latitude and longitude CAM Card Access Module CC When the closed caption symbol is displayed the audio track can be presented as text on the viewing screen channel Channels are defined in the DIRECTV system to transmit a specific sequence of programming O nce defined the guide lists programs by channel allowing a customer to select a particular show Valid channel num bers range from 0000 to 9999 but not all possible channels are defined and not all defined channels transmit programming all the time DIRECTV Service High power direct broadcast satellite system deve
12. able to use the CH A and CH W buttons to select channels on the list To Epit A Favorites List NAME lt L gt Press MENU Use the A and W buttons to choose General Settings Press OK lt 3 gt Select the Set Favorite Channel menu lt 4 gt Choose Change N ame lt 5 gt Use the A and W buttons to select the list whose name you want to edit Press OK The Edit N ame dialog displays Use the A and W buttons to scroll through the alphabet W hen the letter you want displays press the lt or p to confirm the selection and move to the next character in the name lt T gt Press OK to confirm the edited name lt 8 gt Press BACK to return to the previous menu 28 1012 GOW Box of Moonlight LASTS Moskee Action Ach Channels Limited Te To CHANGE THE CONTENTS OF A Favorites List lt 1 gt Go to the Set Favorite Channel menu Choose Change List and select the list you want to change Press OK The Change List submenu displays Use the A and W buttons to choose Manual Select All or Deselect All Manual Select shows a list of all available chan nels A checkmark is displayed next to channels on your favorites list You can switch the checkmark by highlighting the channel and pressing OK Select All selects all channels in the list You can then manually deselect any channel by using the Manual Select functions Deselect All deselects all the channels in the list You can then manually select any channel U
13. limits change the ae rd Te au NE Sg nee ae password or replace the access card a r A locked system is indicated by the lock icon in Channel Lock E the banner To unlock the system enter the Set Purchase Limit password as described below Maturity Rating Re place Access Card To lock or unlock the system re rd Choose Lock Unlock the System from the Access Control menu W hen the system prompts you for a password enter it using the numeric buttons on the remote control After the last digit is correctly entered the password is auto matically validated Access Laontrollnkock The system 35 ACCESS CONTROL CONT D CHANGE PASSWORD The password is four digits You can change it at any time Be sure to write it down in case you forget it To change your password lt I gt Be sure you have unlocked the system using the steps above Choose Change Password from the Access Control menu and press OK Enter the current password using the numeric buttons on the remote or by using the lt and p gt buttons to move from one field to another Use the A and W buttons to scroll password numbers Press OK Enter the new password You will be prompted to enter it again to verify it Press OK Press BACK to return to the previous menu MATURITY RATING Maturity ratings help you determine a program s content similar to the way films are rated For example a rating of G is a program suitable for general
14. programs Tag programs for future viewing Receive mail messages from DIRECTV Outside Satellite Dish Antenna Satellite Receiver Smart HELP 2 Your Satellite Receiver has a first time setup on screen guide This offers important and helpful operation instructions For details refer to page 19 Your Satellite Receiver has four modes e Standby Satellite Receiver is on but inactive television is off TV displays television programming Guide for viewing schedules and tuning to a program e Menu for setting preferences and access codes To change modes press the POWER GUIDE or MENU but tons on the remote Features available in each mode are described below STANDBY MODE W hen you press the PO W ER button on either the Satellite Receiver or remote control the Satellite Receiver enters Standby mode W hen you are not using the Satellite Receiver DO NOT TURN OFFTHEPOW ER to the Satellite Receiver when the Satellite Receiver is in Standby mode the Guide refreshes itself continuously to ensure that it is up to date Temporarily unlocked channels are NOT kept in memory when the system goes into standby mode themes and favorite 3 Starting Soon 1013 BHUS He 12416 pm channels are kept in memory sus p aan Guide Mode Screen Boma heizen 11S Seen Mine in A u hirn May 05 17 pm L230 pm 1 pm 130 pm TV Mope 1091 BBUP Inspector Gade Chain Reaction i eth FETT iind BLUP Reflection G
15. tagged for future viewing the notification banner displays 3 minutes before the program starts Press OK to tune to the channel You can still purchase future PPV programs after 25 but you will not receive a tag notice To tag a non PPV program 1 Highlight a future program to tag and press OK In the Tag for N otification dialog choose whether you want to tag this program once daily weekly or Monday Friday Remember you are actually tagging the time slot so ifthe program moves to a different time slot you will want to retag it Press OK on the Tag for Notification dialog If the program is in the same time slot as another tagged program the system will prompt you that a conflict exists To taga PPV program 1 Highlight a future program to tag The PPV dialog displays W hen you have completed the purchase the program will be tagged To untag a program 1 Highlight the program and press OK 2 In the dialog choose O nce if you want to untag a program for one time slot only or Always if a program has been tagged more than once for example a program that airs every day Then press OK 26 DIRECTV PROGRAMMING GUIDE ConT D Pay Per View PPV Pay per view programs include special programming movies and sporting programs and are indicated by a in the banner In the Guide you can preview most currently airing par per view programs purchase current and future PPV programs and cancel a purch
16. telephone line or cable or antenna systems outside the unit a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and or autho rized or repair of products damaged by these modifications aproduct used for commercial or institutional purposes e DIRECTV Service is separate and distinct from this product hardware warranty WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE You may exchange the product in all countries where the prod uct is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics does not distrib ute the product the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide a replacement product although there may be a delay if the appropriate product is not readily available MAKE SURE YOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product BEFORE REQUESTING EXCHANGE Please check your owner s manual before requesting exchange Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a call TO EXCHANGE YOUR PRODUCT An exchange will be managed by Philips If you believe you need to exchange your Digital Satellite Receiver contact Philips Service Solutions Group at 1 800 464 1131 A represe
17. the banner 1012 GRWS CC HI GE 1216 pm Time ES Boro Moonlight Short banner 541150 MovascAction Ady f Selected date aa ae Program list on Maya Channel list 191 BEUF 4 Inapaeter tinain Aeace Tag mark Channel scroll Lait Arrows elevator bar i et gitrgewe Ei t Cannon i 5 Help Selected program 1003 CAVE 1014 DEVS Menu Other Guides Taglist Go to Date 24 DiRECTV PROGRAMMING GUIDE CoNT D W HAT S IN THE GUIDE The Guide shows the programming available for a 1 1 2 hour period Programs you can tune to are determined by settings you make in Menu mode For example if you set maturity rating at PG 13 you will not be able to tune to programs with higher maturity ratings such as R without first entering an access code if you have locked the system see page 37 The Guide also displays network channel information in the banner W hen you are displaying programming for the current time press the lt q button the highlight will shift to the channel list and display the selected channel s information in the banner Long channel information is available when you press INFO To redisplay program information press the p gt button USING THE GUIDE To do this Do this Display the Guide Press the GUIDE button on the remote control Scroll through the Press the A and W buttons Press a button continuously to scroll faster You can program list use the PAG E buttons to scroll a full page at a time
18. the current channel GUIDE e Guide mode switches display of the Guide e Menu mode inactive e TV mode displays the Guide qpPAV e Guide mode navigates through the Guide e Menu mode A select and highlight menu options and move between items on a screen lt q p gt change settings in an item on the screen TV mode lt p gt inactive A Y for channel surfing TV SAT e All modes switches to local cable or antenna broadcasts 0 9 e Guide mode goes to channel entered in Guide e Menu mode lets you enter numeric values e TV mode allows direct number entry for tuning to a channel Tuning occurs immediately after the channel is entered or you can press OK after entering the third digit to tune immediately to the channel D SMART HELP W Some of the 2 buttons on this remote control operate differently depending on whether you are in Guide Menu or TV mode pa i aomp pj Vie ai lt SO of x 266 VO NONE _ 9 gt I OF Pa BE E BIRECTW PHILIPS 14 POWER All modes switches the satellite receiver between active and standby modes but does NOT turn off power to the unit THEMES E e Guide mode switches display of themes Themes indicate the type of program for example movie action adventure e Menu mode inactive e TV mode displays the Themes menu MENU e Guide mode enables selection of icons at the bottom of the Guide A second press red
19. will be highlighted Press W to select General settings Press OK Banner Format will be highlighted Use the A and W buttons to choose from the selections lt 5 gt Once you have made your selection press OK nDINEOGTW PHILIPS 34 AccEss CONTROL W ith Access Control you can lock or unlock the system change the password lock channels set z purchase limits set maturity ratings and replace va N the access card when requested by DIRECTV Access Contrm Lock The System lt L gt Press MENU lt 2 gt The Guide option will be highlighted Press W to select Access Control La _ Lock The Sys lt 3 gt Press OK ee Use the A and W buttons to choose from the har selections lt 5 gt Once you have made your selection press OK Access to all of these functions can be restricted by a password If the access code mode was previously set to locked details below a lock icon displays in the banner You can view settings including C hannel Lock Purchase Limit and Maturity Rating without unlocking your system However you must unlock it to change any of these settings Unlocking the system if locked requires knowledge of the correct password LOCcK UNLOCK THE SYSTEM Your Satellite Receiver can be locked or unlocked W hen it is locked the system will prompt you to enter the password Ei whenever you want to change settings in the following lock channels change maturity levels change purchase
20. A limit set by the customer to prevent unau thorized viewing of programs with a rating at or above the set limit For example if a limit of R has been set then programs rated R TV M NR Mature or NC17 cannot be viewed without first entering a access code rating level Standard rating levels applied to movies and other programs to help customers determine the amount of strong language violence and or sex contained in that program scroll A method of moving around the guide or text box when the contents are too big to fit the screen or box W hen you scroll part of the page becomes visible onscreen while another part moves offscreen To scroll you select an arrow pointing down to see more at the bottom or up to see more at the top or press the PAGE button on the remote spending limit See purchase limit SPG Special program guide for example a program guide which contains only programs of a selected theme tuner A device that receives television signals and deter mines which TV channel is displayed Most VCRs have tuners in them The Satellite Receiver also has a tuner SPECIFICATIONS Video Decoding MPEG 2 compliant up to Main Profile Main Level e Video bit rate up to 15 Mbit sec e Video format 4 3 and 16 9 e Resolution up to 720 x 480 pixels Audio Decoding MPEG 1 layer II e Sampling frequency 48K Hz e MPEG 1 system packets Satellite Antenna Interface RF input F type connector
21. DIRECTV PIU Satellite Receiver User Manual DX 5350 Lol wake things beter PHILIPS Return your W arranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you re entitled to Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered you re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS product So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once and take advantage of these important benefits W arranty Owner Model Verification Confirmation Registration Registering your product within Your completed W arranty Returning your W arranty Registration 10 days confirms your right to maxi Registration Card serves as Card right away guarantees you ll mum protection under the terms and verification of ownership in the receive all the information and special conditions of your PHILIPS warranty event of product theft or loss offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the family l PHILI PS Dear PHILIPS product owner Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS You ve selected one of the best built best backed products avail able today And we ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come As a member of the PHILIPS family you re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive war ranties and outstanding service networks in the i
22. G TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond amp PHILIPS Visit our W orld Wide Web Site at http www philipsusa com SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT 1A Lightning For added protection for this product during a EXPOSE ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the should be read before the appliance is operated antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product ini x The safety and on from lightning and power line surges as a en en 15 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the power circuits or where it can fall onto such power lines or operating instructions should be adhered to circuits W hen installing an outside antenna system extreme care Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or be followed circuits as contact with them might be fatal Refer to Satellite Dish Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended Antenna Assembly amp Alignment Guide by the manufacturer a
23. NNA LEAD system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable IN WIRE system is grounded to provide protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the N ational Electrical Code AN SI N FPA 70 ANTENNA aii provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast NEC SECTION 810 20 and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of une antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and 7 CONDUCTORS requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A ee wis GROUND 13 Phone Line Use Avoid using a telephone other than a CLAMPS cordless type during an electrical storm There may be aremote T POWER SERVICE GROUNDING risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to Figure Ag ccrric service EQUIPMENT ELECTRODE SYSTEM report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak we SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONT D NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER Article 820 40 of the NEC N ational Electrical Code provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point cable entry as practical WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC U S A Rules O peration is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not c
24. agged program is about to start Press OK to tune to the channel TA The mail icon appears if you have received new mail 23 DIRECTV PROGRAMMING GUIDE The DIRECTV Programming Guide offers complete TV listings and access to much more The Guide lists programs according to their time slot and channel W ith it you can tune to a program be notified when a program is about to start order pay per view programs search through listings by the type of program you re looking for and tag programs for future viewing You can also access the menu other guides a tag list and online help from the Guide The channel scroll elevator bar shows the position of the channel relative to the total number of channels The number of channels is based on the FAV THEMES list refer to page 28 To move up or down press the PAGE buttons The channel list shows the channels available based on FAVS THEMES SU BTH EMES currently selected Arrows indicate that the program extends beyond the time slot shown The Tag mark indicates that the program has been selected for future viewing If a program is tagged the tag will always display in the Guide cell The system will notify you before the program starts so that you can tune to it The Program list shows all the programs airing in a given time slot If program names are too long to fit into a guide cell they may be shortened or not displayed at all W hen a program is selected its full name appears in
25. an also connect the Satellite Receiver s AUDIO out A jacks to your audio receiver s AUDIO IN jacks De using audio cables If the RF coaxial cable from the satellite dish has not been connected to the Satellite Receiver con nect it to SAT IN jack If the audio and video jacks on your TV are not color coded make sure you connect the audio video out jacks on W Connect one end of the AC power cord to the Satellite receiver s AC IN jack Connect the plug end to an AC outlet lt 4 gt Connect other equipment to an AC outlet the Satellite Receiver to the audio video in jacks on Switch on your TV first and select the appropriate eae A V mode Refer to the user manual of your TV the TV Connect right jacks to right jacks and left jacks ss a proper A V mode AUX VCR to left jacks Next go to Inserting Your Access Card on page 12 10 CONNECTING TO YOUR EXISTING EQUIPMENT CONT D IF YOU HAVE A TV AND A VCR Refer to the illustration at right Connect the Satellite Receiver A V jacks to the VCR s A V IN jacks Connect the red cable to the red jacks the white cable to the white jacks and the yellow cable to the yellow jacks lt 2 gt Connect the VCR s A V OUT jacks to the TV s A V IN jacks lt 3 gt Connect TV VCR or other equipment to AC outlet Switch on your TV first and select the appropriate channe
26. ase In Menu mode you can view the purchase history cancel purchases and restrict this feature by setting rating and spending limits Some PPV programs cannot be taped This is indicated by the recording restriction icon at the lower right corner of the banner To preview a PPV program occurring up to 30 minutes into the program Highlight the currently airing program in the Guide and also while using the A and W buttons lt 2 gt If a preview exists it will automatically be tuned to when you press OK or use the A and W buttons You can purchase the program by pressing OK at any time during the preview At the end of the preview a dialog displays containing alternate start times if available and pricing If you decide to purchase the program further dialogs display to guide you through the purchase To purchase a PPV program lt I gt Highlight the program in the Guide and press OK lt 2 gt In the purchase dialog choose Buy Now and press OK If alternate start times or pricing are available a dialog displays in which you can choose the start time Press the q and p buttons to select alternate start times Press the A and W buttons to move to the next selectable item if available then press the lt a and p gt buttons to select an option If you select a program start time that conflicts with a tagged program you will be notified to untag the conflicting program before you can tag the new program Press OK to c
27. audiences while a rating of R might be suitable for adult only viewing W hen you lock a particular rating all ratings exceeding the locked rating are automatically locked as well For example if you lock NC 17 R will be automatically locked Locked programs are displayed in the Guide and the Lock icon is displayed in the banner To view a locked program you must first enter an password You must lock the system to enforce these settings To set the Maturity Rating Choose Maturity Rating from the Access Control menu and press OK A ratings list displays A lock icon to the right of the rating indicates that it is locked lt 2 gt Use the A and W buttons to navigate to a rating lt 3 gt Press OK to confirm the selection 36 AccEss Of 0 nu 0 CONT D CHANNEL LOCK Locking channels prevents a viewer from accessing the channels by requiring that the password be entered first You must lock the system to enforce these settings Locked channels are indicated by the lock icon to their right Use the A and W buttons to choose Manual Lock Lock All or Unlock All Manual lock lets you lock individual channels W hen you choose this option a list of all available channels displays A lock icon to the right of the channel name indicates that it is locked Use the A and W buttons to navigate to a channel Use the PAGE buttons to scroll by a full page Press OK to confirm the selections and go to the previous menu
28. ause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Regulations and Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence 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 you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Change the position of the Satellite Receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving the interference Move the Satellite Receiver away from the equipment that is receiving the interference Plug the Satellite Receiver into a different outlet so that the Satellite Receiver and the equipment receiving the interference are on different branch circuits Use shielded cables and I O cords with this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations If thes
29. ceiver so that you can purchase pay per view programs Note A telephone cord is included with the Satellite Receiver To activate your service call DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 The next few pages will explain these processes in detail It s time to connect the Satellite Receiver to your TV and other equipment Go to page 8 to begin PREPARING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION lt I gt Remove the battery compartment cover lt 2 gt Insert the two batteries type LR6 AA 1 5 V supplied lt 3 gt Position them as shown in the diagram in the battery compartment lt 4 gt Replace the cover CAUTION CAUTION DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES AND NEVER MIX A DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES STANDARD ALKALINE AND SO ON The batteries supplied with your Satellite Receiver s remote control do not contain heavy metals such as mercury or nickel cadmium N evertheless in many countries exhausted batteries may not be disposed of with your household waste Please dispose of exhausted Note For more information on using batteries according to local regulations your remote control refer to pagel4 Now go to Controls and Connections on page 9 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Menu button Press to access or exit the menu Back button Press to return to the previous menu screen Arrow buttons YA Press to select items in the menu or Program Guide Card Access Install Access Card here Details ar
30. dentify the type of satellite antenna dish At the Installation menu select Dish Enter Zip Code i Pe Configuration by using the A W buttons to Dis Contau don Fa 55 highlight this option Press OK Dit for 1 satalite Use the amp and W buttons to highlight the dish Systum Tas Saas Con you have j Oval Dish Configured lt 3 gt Press BACK to return to the Installation menu a Please choose the apio that best matches your setup Point DISH Use this function to manually point the dish to determine that it is correctly aligned with the satellite s Refer to the separate satellite dish Installation Guide for instructions on how to physically adjust the satellite dish angles You may UP ot want to have a helper to read the onscreen dis m plays during this procedure Signal strength read j ings change approximately 2 seconds after the adjustment is made N ote that single dish installa tions often show higher signal strength than installations which receive signals from two or three satellites The onscreen display will tell you how to align your dish based on your zip code lt I gt At the Installation menu select Point Dish by using the A W buttons to highlight this option Press OK The on screen displays a signal strength meter Adjust the dish until the signal strength meter stabilizes at a maximum reading The range is 0 to 100 It is recommended to obtain a signal strength of at least 60 Refer to step 11 of the
31. derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE REGENTSAND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W AR RANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR TICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRO CUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LO SS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOW EVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE OVERVIEW This user manual will help you set up and use your Philips manufactured DIRECTV PLUSTM Satellite Receiver On screen messages will provide additional help as will the glossary on page 45 of this manual FEATURES Your Satellite Receiver lets you receive television signals from up to three satellites You can customize your viewing schedules set up favorite programs set viewing preferences and order pay per view PPV programs Use the on screen DIRECTV Programming Guide to see what s on then set a reminder so you don t miss the program Create your own list of favorite channels Restrict viewing based on the ratings of
32. e measures do not eliminate the interference you should consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help IMPORTANT Any change or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the warranty or manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Domestic use U S A For units used at 100 120V use only the power supply cord which is supplied with the product GENERAL INFORMATION Federal Communication Commission FCC Part 68 ANALOG DEVICE WARNINGS This equipment complies with part 68 of the FCC rules A label on the rear panel of this equipment contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the tele phone company The REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive REN s on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total REN s contact the local telephone company Note RENs are associated with loop start and grounc start ports Do not use for E amp M or digital ports This equipment uses the following USO C jack RJ 11C No modular plug is provided with this equipment
33. e on page 12 CARD access ff 100 120V 60 Hz AC power input Connect the supplied power cord here Phone jack Connect the phone cord here and to the wall phone jack in your home FRONT VIEW SMART HELP These functions are also available on the remote control and are described in that section page 14 The Standby IR indicator lights when your sys tem is active The light is off when the unit is in Standby mode REAR VIEW Sat In Connect the coaxial cable from the Satellite Dish antenna here Details are in the Satellite Dish Antenna Assembly amp Alignment guide RF In CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO OO RIGHT 4 LEFT PHONE JACK Left right Audio output Connect red and white RCA style audio cables here and to the left right Audio In jacks of your TV Details are on page 10 Video output Connect yellow RCA style audio cable here and to the Video In jack on your TV Details are on page 10 Now go to Connecting To Your Existing Equipment on page 10 9 CHANNEL 3 4 Power button Press to turn the Satellite Receiver on or press to place the Satellite Receiver in Standby Mode OK button Press to confirm a selec tion in the menu or Program Guide Power indicator Lights when the Satellite Receiver is on Tune R Channel 3 4 switch Set to channel 3 or 4 Details are on page 10 S Video Connect an S Video cable
34. er or local power company characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions 10 Grounding or Polarization This product is equipped with a may result in fire electric shock or other hazards polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the to determine that the product is in proper operating condition plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should 22 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 23 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources 11 Power Cord Protection Route power supply cords so that such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed produce heat upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS appliance PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEC 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable GROUND CLAMP ANTE
35. f available languages Audio track language is incorrect e Check the default language settings see page 38 The program provider may not make available all the languages displayed in the Language screen accessed in the main menu Access card problems e Check that the card is inserted properly see page 11 Call DIRECTV Remote control doesn t work e Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly see page 13 and are not dead Be sure you are within operating range of the receiver No sound Make sure the Mute isn t on Volume too high Set TV volume to medium loudness You can adjust the volume with the remote if it is programmed for your make and model of TV Screen is frozen or completely black or Power button doesn t work e Try turning the Satellite Receiver power off and on again e Make sure the TV and VCR are set to the correct channel You see a message that says a software upgrade is available e Select Update Now N ew software is available and will be installed on your Satellite Receiver auto matically Doing so is in your best interest because new features will be available and or possible difficulties will be corrected During channel Up Down box does not go to next channel e W hen Favorites or Themes are selected only selected channels will display in the guide 43 EXPERT INSTALLATION Expert mode installation offers the ability to set the telephone prefix and application type and includes a mo
36. fh 1 iiS Rating i sy Price if PPV i I 22 NOTIFICATION DISPLAYS BROWSE BANNER W hile watching a program you can view informa tion about other programs using the Browse l Banner feature Press the PAGE buttons to 102 60W tt ES 6m cycle through channels As you select a channel Box of Moonlight the short banner for the program is displayed LES ore Moves Actions fay fa Long program information is not available in the Browse banner Press EXIT to return to the same channel or press OK to tune to the browsed channel W hen FAVO RITES or THEMES are selected the short and browse banners show only information about programs from the favorites and or themes lists refer to page 28 Song ID DisPLays 1012 GBWS 1 16 pm Second Coming W hen you select a channel that contains audio 1 00 4900 pm Series Muni ta only information about the currently playing music selection is displayed for each new song Pressing INFO redisplays the song information and the short banner Tithe Second Coming By Stone H ses Ch Second Coming On VPI564 NOTIFICATION DISPLAYS Main Menu N otifications that a tagged program see page 30 is about to begin and the arrival of new mail are displayed in the channel logo space Notifications are displayed in the order in which they are received After 10 seconds the next notification displays Tagged program notification icon dan se displays three minutes before a parades t
37. gt Press OK Use the A and W buttons to choose either Menu amp Guide or Audio Track The currently selected language has a checkmark to its right Wp u domp i ET amp T Zo r gt Use the A and W buttons to choose the language from the list lt 6 gt Press OK If desired repeat steps 2 4 to change the other option ef FOGG e000 4 j OmecrTw PHILIPS 38 PURCHASES Use the Purchases dialog to view completed or pending purchases COMPLETED PURCHASES Completed Purchases displays a summary of your past purchases including the program and channel name program date presentation start and end time price and whether the program was viewed or cancelled Information for all past purchases is stored on the access card and displayed with the most recent purchase first To view completed purchases lt l gt Press MENU lt 12 gt The Guide option will be highlighted Use the A and W buttons to choose from the selections Choose Purchases from the main menu and press OK lt 4 gt Use the A and W buttons to choose Completed lt 5 gt Press OK A list of completed purchases displays indicating whether they were viewed or cancelled You can scroll through the list using the A and W buttons or using the PAGE buttons to scroll by a full page DInECTwW T Press BACK to return to the previous menu PHILIPS 39 PURCHASES CONT D PENDING PURCHASES The Pu
38. he main menu let you change the screen format change the banner duration and set the favorite channels list To change general settings navigate to the General Settings option on the main menu and press OK In the menus that display use the A and W buttons to highlight your selection then press OK to confirm the selection Press BACK to return to the main menu Screen format defines the width height ratio of the picture O ptions are wide 16 9 or full screen 4 3 Because programs are transmitted in a variety of formats your screen format settings will affect position of the picture on your TV The effects of these settings are shown in the chart below images appears as broadcasted Broadcast format black bars are added to the left and right of the images or the image is stretched dependent on your TV set image is truncated at the left and right image appears as broadcasted SELECTING A SCREEN FORMAT HEADER lt L gt Press MENU lt 2 gt The Guide option will be highlighted Press W to select General settings Press OK Screen Format will be highlighted Press OK Use the A and buttons to choose from the selections lt 5 gt Once you have made your selection press OK 33 BANNER DURATION Banner durations defines how long the program information banner remains on the screen after you tune to a program Options are 5 10 15 or 20 seconds lt L gt Press MENU lt 2 gt The Guide option
39. he screen press OK No picture no sound power indicator LED does not light e Receiver is not plugged into the AC outlet or is not switched on e Check AC outlet connection Press the ON OFF button on the front of the Satellite Receiver e Check batteries in the remote No picture no sound e The receiver is in standby Check connections from the Satellite Receiver to the TV e Turn Satellite Receiver off unplug wait 10 to 15 seconds plug back in and try Arrow buttons don t work e Make sure no objects obstruct the line of sight between the remote and the Satellite Receiver e The remote control may need new batteries e See also Screen is frozen Cannot access program e Check that you are subscribing to the station to which you want to tune Call DIRECTV if you are not sure e Be sure the system is not locked as indicated by the lock icon in the banner Cannot order PPV program e It may be too late to purchase this program Check for other showtimes e Make sure the PPV option is not locked see page 35 e Program may exceed purchase limit Your access card may be full Call DIRECTV e Telephone cable not installed or attached correctly Cannot cancel PPV You cannot cancel PPV orders that you ve watched or tuned to However you can cancel programs you ve ordered but haven t watched even if it has already aired Guide does not tune to the selected program e Press OK to select the program yo
40. ill not display any programming guides or video signal The message Please insert your Access Card will show on the TV screen The access card only needs to be inserted during system setup and generally does not need to be removed Each access card has a unique number Be sure to record this number in the space provided on the back cover of this manual lt I gt Hold the card with the arrow facing upwards and pointing toward the slot in the Satellite Receiver rear panel Gently push the card into the slot until it meets the stop Do not use undue force when inserting The end will be visible outside of the slot Keep your access card permanently inserted in your Satellite Receiver Connect one end of the AC power cord to the Satellite Receiver s AC IN jack Connect the plug end to an AC outlet This will turn unit on CARD ACCESS 100 120 VAC 60 Hz 35 W Access Card _ SMART HELP Once the Satellite Receiver is powered on the Installation W izard will appear on your TV screen You should then proceed to the Installation W izard details on page 19 Note The Installation W izard will remain on the screen only for a few minutes and needs to be accessed as quickly as possible This screen will O NLY appear the very first time your Satellite Receiver is in use REPLACING THE ACCESS CARD W hen replacing the access card the system will prompt you with instructions Gently remove the card from its sl
41. ion of your DIRECTV PLUS Smart Help Expert Installation Notification Displays DIRECTV Programming Guide Favorite Channels Limited Warranty eeeeneeeeeenen 48 CREDITS Philips is a registered trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo DIRECTV PLUS and Advanced Program Guide are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and are used with permission This product includes software developed by the University of California Berkeley and its contributors Copyright c 1982 1986 1988 1990 1993 The Regents of the University of California All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer 2 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgment This product includes software developed by the University of California Berkeley and its contributors 4 Neither the name of the University nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
42. isplays the Guide e Menu mode removes the menu from the screen and accepts changes Pressing MEN U again exits the menu and returns to the TV confirming any previously set values e TV mode displays the main menu OK e Guide mode confirms current Mot aning Pressing OK confirms a selection in a dialog For future programming tags the selection or starts the PPV sequence e Menu mode confirms the selection of amenu option or list choice e TV mode when browsing channels goes to the channel displayed in the browse banner BACK e Guide mode returns to the previous state e Menu mode exits the current menu and confirms selections in dialogs with non exclusive options e TV mode inactive EXIT e In Guide and Menu modes returns to video and cancels the transaction e TV mode inactive is not used with this model ALT AUDIO ij e Guide mode when alternate audio tracks are available lets you select another audio track e Menu mode inactive TV mode displays a dialog for selecting alternate audio tracks REMOTE CONTROL USE TV g Smart HELP This remote control will operate most TVs and VCRs See Programming the Universal Remote on page 17 POWER Three different modes SAT VCR TV Press to turn TV on or off are selected by pressing the MO DE button The mode selected is the one with the lighted LED AV A Y for channel surfing Increases and decreases volume
43. ith alternate audio tracks W hen alternate audio is avail able the alternate audio icon displays on the top line of the banner OC Be 12416 pn To change audio tracks when available Press the Alt Audio button on the remote HAIE Mines Aal So A dialog displays the languages available for the le ale selected program In the dialog use the A and Y English buttons to highlight the language you want and Emglish H press OK English Il If no alternate audio tracks are available for a i particular channel the screen will state only the language available with a check mark to the side To exit press EXIT 29 The bottom of the Guide screen contains five icons which you can access by pressing the MEN U button on the remote control when the Guide is displayed Use the lt q and pe buttons to highlight an gt Menu J Other Help Vom Taglist Goto icon and press OK to view its dialog box To exit press EXIT Other Guides Selecting Other Guides displays a dialog in which you can choose a type of guide to view Use the A and W buttons to scroll through the list Use the PAGE buttons to scroll to the next page Press OK to select and display the highlighted guide You can view and tag programs contained in any guide To exit press EXIT Go to Date Selecting the Go to Date option lets you look at a list of programs for another day in the week Use the A and W buttons to move to the day of interest
44. l or A V mode depending on the connection chosen in step 2 Refer to the user manuals for your TV and VCR to select proper channel or A V mode AUX VCR S VIDEO Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections Rear of VCR A NM 11 w w Video cable Audio cables SMART HELP Ifthe audio and video jacks on your TV are not color coded make sure you connect the audio video out jacks on the Satellite Receiver to the audio video in jacks on the TV Connect right jacks to right jacks and left jacks to left jacks e lf your VCR or TV does not have audio and video jacks use RF coaxial cables for connections instead Connect the RF coaxial cable to the TV VCR jack on the Satellite Receiver and to the RF or ANTENNA IN jack on the VCR Then connect a second RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT or RF OUT jack of the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN RF in or UHF VHF IN jack of the TV Next go to Inserting Your Access Card on page 12 INSERTING YOUR ACCESS CARD The access card provided with your system includes information about your purchase authorization and other data To watch channels your viewing access card needs to be inserted in the access card slot on the rear of your Satellite Receiver W hen the card is removed the system w
45. loped and managed by DIRECTV Inc EPG Electronic program guide favorites A selection of channels that you like guide An onscreen television program guide W hen you press GUIDE on the remote control you ll see a list of TV programs broadcast on each channel You can highlight a program title for more information about a program IPPV Impulse pay per view a PPV offering that can be purchased in the home directly by the customer This function is only available when your telephone line is connected to the satellite receiver Purchases are captured by the access card and forwarded to DIRECTV at the next callback letterbox The format of a program or movie originally created for a 16 x 9 theater screen W hen a letterbox program is viewed on a 4 x 3 television screen a black area appears above and below the picture to preserve the aspect ratio 45 lock symbol If you see a symbol of a padlock it means program can be viewed only by authorized people Pay per view A program that has an associated viewing cost and which may be purchased separately from any package or subscription This could include a movie special program sporting program or an adult program PPV Pay per view purchase limit The maximum dollar amount of the PPV purchase balance allowed by the access card or purchase limit set in the menu This limit is per program rather than a limit on total spending Also referred to as spending limit rating limit
46. moved the dish The following sections describe the steps in the Installation menu To access the installation menu lt 1 gt Press the MENU button on the remote Choose Installation by using the W button to highlight this option Press OK ENTER ZiP CODE Use this function to correctly position the satellite antenna At the installation menu select Enter Zip Code by using the A W buttons to highlight this option Press OK Enter the zip code using the numeric buttons on the remote Or lt 3 gt Use the amp and W buttons to increment the number in the zip code field Press the p gt button to move to the next field W hen all the digits have been entered press BACK to return to the Installation menu Next go to Dish Configuration on page 20 19 HOP pi om na As tatil 4 Skip Installation Wizard Installation AN Dish Configuration Paint Dish System Test i A Installation Enter Zip Code 1 1 Please enter your Zip Code ail xd BS Sd Gl p7 _ SMART HELP un N Entar Zip Goda sh Lomligummaon Faini Dish System Tesi J 4 If you don t see these screens go to Access Control on page 35 lf the incorrect zip code is entered or your zip code changes you will need to contact DIRECTV to have the correction downloaded to your system ON SCREEN INSTALLATION CONT D DisH CONFIGURATION Zr pen men InstallationgDish Comiguratian Use this function to i
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48. ndustry W hat s more your purchase guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS product Sincerely a2 P S Remember to get the most from your PHILIPS Ro bert M inkhorst l l product you must return your W arranty Registration President and Chief Executive O fficer Card within 10 days So please mail it to us right now K NOW these A This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering ym bols A The exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed litera ture closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO Ps CAUTION A RAIN OR MOISTURE RISK OF ac SHOCK NO CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICIN
49. nfirm the selection and display a sub menu or dialog Selecting items on a sub menu displays a dialog in which you can change settings or review parameters To navigate within a dialog press the A and W buttons To accept changes and return to a sub menu press O K If the dialog contained non exclusive choices press OK and BACK Or to simply return to the previous menu press BACK W hen selections in the menu are made checks v appear next to the selections ff i GOS 1216 pm Brr ol Mooni iuil Ad Mar May os 12 ii LEH pmi 1 pmi PF pmi 1001 BBUF Ins 19 ELUF Hei 32 Chain Reaction Peniciat function Alien il i Pierfcch He for CEIF 1 Dati kiy Fellow Biti Budit Tiny founs Premiwm Ben Chain Reaction House Wheto Mare 1957 Drama Aman Menu icon Menu Mope DEFAULTS Menu mode has the following defaults Screen Format Full screen 4 3 Banner Duration 5 seconds Favorites N ames Maximum 4 lists List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4 10 Ten characters per list name All channels selected for each list Channel Lock None Maturity Rating R Per Purchase Limit 10 00 Access Code 0000 Access Code Mode Unlocked Menu amp Guide Language English Audio Track Language English Dish Configuration Single The following sections tell you how to change these settings Favorites C hannels Described in the Installation section see page 20 GENERAL SETTINGS The General Settings option on t
50. ntative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you If it is deter mined that the product needs to be exchanged you will receive areturn authorization number The representative will give you complete shipping details TO GET OUT OF WARRANTY EXCHANGE To exchange your product after the warranty expires contact Philips Service Solutions Group at 1 800 464 1131 to determine the cost of out of warranty exchange for your product REMEMBER Record below the model and serial numbers found on the product Also fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary The return of the warranty registration card is not a condition for warranty coverage Model N umber Serial N umber All implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty Some states do not allow limita tions on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from state province to state province Philips Service Solutions Group P O Box 2976 Longview Texas 75606 903 242 4800 EL6471E001 6 00 3111 1764 9940 2 Printed in Mexico
51. onfirm the selections and remove the dialog If you have locked your Satellite Receiver and have not entered your access code during this session the access code dialog displays and prompts you to enter your access code Enter the access code and press OK If you purchased a future PPV program the PHILIPS program will have a checkmark next to it in the Guide Press the EXIT button to exit out of this setting 27 FAVORITE CHANNELS In Menu mode see page 32 you can add your favorite channels to a list so that only channels with programming that interests you appear on the Program Guide when the list is selected W hen Favorites is selected the Favorites icon displays on the top line of the banner and pro grams displayed in the Program Guide are only those in the selected list W hen using the CH A and CH buttons you are limited to channels in the favorites list however you can access any chan nel by entering its number from the remote control You can save up to four different favorite channel lists This way members of a household can each set their own favorite channels To display favorite channels lt 1 gt Press FAVORITES on the remote A dialog displays in which you can select a favorites list Press the A and W buttons to highlight the desired list and press OK A checkmark displays to the right of the selected list Program Guide displays only programs from your favorite channel list You will only be
52. ons on the front of your Satellite Receiver or the remote control However you may find it easier to use your remote control in most instances 21 BANNER You can display a program banner by pressing the INFO button on the remote when in TV mode The banner can also display notices help text icons and details about the selected program SHORT BANNER W hile you re viewing a program pressing the INFO button on remote displays the Short banner Pressing INFO again displays the long banner The IMIGEWS et HS 6pm banner displays for the time duration you set in Box of Moonlight Menu mode refer to page 34 _ Masoem Movies ActineyiAcly e lt 3 gt To remove the banner press EXIT Closed captioning Alternate audio language track Long program description available Favorites if on Program theme and subtheme Themes if on Channel number Ti Current time Bos of Moonkight J L101 Spr Movies Aan Ay io Mail or Program Notification icon Channel logo cens 1012 GaWws _ fet HG om System locked z Aa an phetitical engineer jan Torture gives ene Program name Of bis besl Perlen bi etd obeas disni but Sam Aockwell as the man child decked ow in Pay per view Program start and Dary buckakin mh looses up Tartaros in ths Fay per view r ilm s iruli uniongetiabde character The movie picks end time ug u whare San ENIAM ehe io taila Co record Program long gt POD SY tiz a rotection J description
53. ormation using the A and W or PAGE buttons Context sensitive help is often available in the banner ee The Guide lists progranm according to thier tima shot and channel With It you can buma io a program be modified when a progam Is in sedate n The Satellite Receiver may occasionally display messages which overlay the Programming Guide To dismiss a mes sage press OK Software Upgrade Message W hen DIRECTV schedules or transmits a software upgrade you will be notified by an onscreen message Once a software upgrade is complete your Satellite Receiver is ready to use Old software cannot be restored 31 The Menu lets you customize the features of your Satellite Receiver C ategories include Guide General Settings Access Control Language Purchases Installation Upgrades and Mail In Menu mode the following buttons on the remote control are inactive FAVO RITES THEMES GUIDE and ALT AUDIO To access the main menu from the Guide Press the MENU button on the remote control then press OK To access the main menu from the TV Press the MENU button on the remote control To exit the menu Press the MENU button on the remote control This removes the menu from the screen and accepts all the changes you have made To return to your program and cancel a transaction Press EXIT NAVIGATING In Menu MoDE To navigate through the menus use the A and Y buttons to highlight an option Then press OK to co
54. ot If you have to reinsert the card you should have the ARROW facing forward into the box and the GOLD CHIP facing down Push the card into the slot as far as it will go the end will be visible outside of the slot The old card passes information to the new card and then the old card no longer functions CAUTION e YOUR ACCESS CARD IS FRAGILE ALW AYS INSERT CORRECTLY AND CAREFULLY DO NOT BEND DO NOT REMOVE AND RE IN SERT UNNECESSARILY NEVER SUBMERGE IN LIQUID OR APPLY CLEANING FLUIDS CHANNEL DO NOT OPEN 4 14V 450 mA he TV VCR AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO GOO RIGHT LEFT Next go to Switching your Satellite Receiver On and Off on page 12 12 REPLACING THE ACCESS CARD Your service provider may periodically send you a new access card You will need to use this card in place of the current card To REPLACE THE ACCESS CARD lt I gt Press MENU lt 2 gt Use the A and W buttons to highlight Access Control Press OK lt 3 gt Choose Replace Access card then press OK Be sure the current access card is inserted in the Satellite Receiver Copying OLD access card information will appear on the screen lt 4 gt W hen prompted remove the old card insert the new card then press OK Data from the old card will be copied to the new card A message will inform you when the process is complete lt 5 gt Press OK to return to the previous menu lt 6 gt Discard the old card It no longer work
55. playing favorites button favorites list editing features front view displaying using Guide button Guides i button info button installation connecting a TV and VCR 10 11 connecting existing equipment 10 dish configuration onscreen instructions point dish zip code language choosing preference Language button locking a channel manually locking all channels deleting viewing maturity rating setting menu Menu button menu mode defaults message deleting software download messages Messages Mute button OK button Options Menu Other Guides overview Password changing entering Pay per view power on 47 previewing purchasing program choosing tagging for future view untagging program banner program guide using program notification icon purchase limit setting purchases rear view remote control installing batteries preparing for use remote control use RF connection screen format settings general smart help Software Download Message song ID standby mode system test Taglist themes displaying setting 23 Themes button TV SAT button unlocking the system untagging viewing purchase history Vol buttons zip code LIMITED WARRANTY Digital Satellite Receiver 90 Days Free Exchange 91 Days O ne Year Nominal Fee Exchange This product must be carried in for repair WHO IS COVERED You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service A sales
56. rchases Pending screen displays all pay per view PPV programs that you have purchased but have not yet viewed You can cancel any PPV programs which you have not yet watched or did not watch Information displayed to cancel a pur chase includes the program and channel name program date presentation start and end time price and rating Information for all purchases is stored on the access card and displayed with the most recent purchase first Note you cannot cancel a PPV purchase if you have already tuned to the program To cancel purchases lt I gt Press MENU lt 2 gt The Guide option will be highlighted Use the A and W buttons to choose from the selections Choose Purchases from the main menu and press OK Use the A and W buttons to choose Pending Press OK A list of pending purchases and purchases that were ordered but not viewed displays You can scroll through the list using the A and Y buttons or using the PAGE buttons to scroll by a full page To delete a pending purchase highlight it and press OK The checkmark disappears from the right of the program s name DIREOTW PHILIPS Press BACK to return to the previous menu All unchecked programs will be deleted from the pending purchases list If desired you can verify the purchase was canceled by viewing Purchases Pending 40 UPGRADES The Upgrades dialog displays configuration and ver sion data which is helpful if you need to repor
57. re detailed system test dialog To access the expert installation menu lt L gt Simultaneously press OK and MENU on the Satellite Receiver front panel The first time the system is brought up you can also access this menu from the W elcome screen TELEPHONE PREFIX Some telephones require that you dial a prefix to reach an outside line This function lets you set the prefix To define the telephone prefix lt L gt Press MENU and OK on the Satellite Receiver front panel lt 2 gt Choose Installation T elephone Prefix lt 3 gt Use the lt q or p buttons to move between None and Prefix To set the prefix press the up or down arrow buttons until the correct prefix number is displayed lt 5 gt Press Back to return to the Installation menu APPLICATION TYPE Your Satellite Receiver can run special applications To run a special application lt I gt Press MENU and OK on the Satellite Receiver front panel lt 2 gt Choose Installation A pplication T ype Press the up or down arrow buttons to choose either Normal or Special lt 4 gt Press Back to return to the Installation menu SYSTEM TEST Two types of system test are available standard and expert The expert test offers these additional functions Macrovision State Colorburst State if Macrovision Enabled Memory Status SRAM Status Hardware Modification Version Demodulator Status Market ID Hexadecimal diagnostic information To view the system test lt I gt
58. receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase WHAT IS COVERED W arranty coverage begins the day you buy your product For 90 days from the date of purchase the Digital Satellite Receiver will be replaced with a new repaired renewed or comparable product whichever is deemed necessary if it becomes defec tive or inoperative This exchange is done at no charge to you From 91 days to one year from the date of purchase you must pay a nominal fee for a new or renewed product This exchange offer ends one year after the date of purchase All products including replacement products are covered only for the original warranty period W hen the warranty on the original product expires the warranty on the replacement product also expires WHAT IS EXCLUDED Your warranty does not cover e labor charges for installation or setup of the product e installation performance of or repair of audio video cabling telephone line or accessory attachments used in accessory ports outside of the product product replacement because of misuse accident lightning damage unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips e incidental or consequential damages resulting from the prod uct Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you reception transmission problems caused by signal conditions
59. reen Act Peticost junction This is the normal viewing mode in which programs are viewed 1011080 4 daiga thal Gad ae F without Guide or Menu displayed 1OTGews Beet w HINStee Cannae Pertoct tit ter LHI CaS Mane Gookin Gi Figiee IL Debt 1014 DEVEN My Falkna Bosom Ritika k Tiny Toni GUIDE MODE 1070 rawe Premium Blend Chain Reaction en 10 GRAS Howse What Mana 1067 Drama A man In Guide mode you can view lists of programs according to their time slot and channel You can tune to a program receive notification when a program is about to start order pay per Menu Mode Screen view programs search through listings for a specific type of pro Risin Menu gram and tag programs for future viewing You can also access the menu other guides a tag list or help Menu y oJ Oenmetal Setini Menu mode lets you access or customize the features of Access Control your Satellite Receiver Categories include Guide General Prefered Language Settings Access Control Preferred Language Purchases Purchases Installation Upgrades and Mail Details of each option are Installation explained in this user manual Upgrades Mail GETTING STARTED Before you can use your system you must do the following e Install your Satellite Receiver according to the instructions in the Satellite Dish Antenna Assembly amp Alignment Guide Install the Access Card as described on page 12 Connect the telephone line to the Satellite Re
60. repeat steps 2 7 If your TV VCR brand has more than one 4 digit code try using the next code number If the remote still does not operate your TV VCR follow the Automatic Search steps below AUTOMATIC SEARCH lt I gt Turn on your TV or VCR Point your remote control toward the remote sensor on your TV VCR Press and hold the number 1 button and the number 3 button for three seconds The LED will blink twice and remain on Press the PO WER button The LED will turn off N ote If the Power button is not pressed within 1 minute the remote will return to the previously programmed code The automatic search will begin after the Power button has been released Each time a code is transmitted the LED will blink This process could take several minutes lt 4 gt W hen the correct code is found the TV VCR should turn off Immediately press the PO W ER button The LED will blink twice then turn off If all codes have been tried and the TV VCR has not turned on or off the LED will stay on briefly then turn off N ote To stop the search process at any time press any button other than the POW ER button The LED will give a long blink and turn off _ SMART HELP Wy The remote may only operate some features 2 of your TV or VCR For example the remote control may turn on the TV power but it may not change channels at the TV W hen you replace the batteries in the remote control you may have to program the remote control agai
61. rol The Themes dialog displays letting you select from program themes and sub themes W hen the dialog is dismissed the Themes icon displays at the top of the banner and the Guide lists programs for the selected theme Refer to page 29 25 DIRECTV PROGRAMMING GUIDE ConT D USING THE GUIDE CONT D To do this Do this Purchase a PPV program W hen you select a PPV program a displays in the banner indicating that it is PPV W hen you press O K the PPV dialogs display and prompt you through the purchase procedure If it is a future program it is tagged Refer to page 27 Lock the Satellite Receiver In Menu mode you can lock the Satellite Receiver to prevent unauthorized viewing details on pages 35 36 W hen locked a lock icon displays in the banner EI W hen you try to tune to a locked item channel exceed maturity rating threshold or PPV a dialog displays It prompts you to enter the four digit access code The Satellite Receiver then tunes to the channel and the banner displays the unlock icon for the rest of the viewing session The system remains unlocked until it enters standby mode Tag a program for future You can set up your viewing schedule ahead of time so that you will be viewing automatically notified of the shows you want to see This is called tagging On the Guide tagged programs have a checkmark to the right of the program name You can tag up to 25 programs W hen a program has been
62. s CHANNEL CAUTION D ORD RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 4 DO NOT OPEN AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO Onion COO RIGHT LEFT Access Card SWITCHING YOUR SATELLITE RECEIVER ON AND OFF Pressing the PO W ER button on your remote control or on the front of the Satellite Receiver will turn on or turn off your Satellite Receiver N ote Pressing the POWER button on your remote control again will put the Satellite Receiver into standby There is no need to remove power from the Satellite Receiver by unplugging the AC power cord Next go to Preparing your Remote Control on page 14 13 REMOTE CONTROL USE SATELLITE INFO e Guide mode pressing IN FO switches between short and long program information in the banner e Menu mode inactive e TV mode switches between short and extended banners MODE e Three different modes SAT VCR TV are selected by pressing the MODE button The mode selected is the one with the lighted LED FAVORITES e Guide mode switches display of Favorite channel list e Menu mode inactive e TV mode switches display of the Favorites dialog PAGE e Guide mode displays the contents of the next or previous Guide screen e Menu mode used with long lists of options such as favorite channels system information PPV and system test to scroll a full page of selection items e TV mode lets you view the program banner of other channels while still view ing the video in from
63. s they may cause hazards 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry 17 Object and Liquid Entry N ever push objects of any kind tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool etc into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous l voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or i ond Tied becker See Te crea Hey ee electric shock N ever spill liquid of any kind on the product serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the 18 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s personnel instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the by the manufacturer wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel 7A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with under the following conditions care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces a W hen the power supply cord or plug is damaged Me
64. se the A and W buttons to navigate through the list or use the PAGE buttons to scroll the list up or down by a complete page You can also move to a channel by entering its number using the numeric buttons on the remote control The channels list automatically scrolls to the channel whose number you entered Press OK to switch the check marks on the channel Press BACK to confirm the selection s THEMES E Choosing Themes causes the Guide to highlight the programs whose themes i match your choices W hen changing en Ein channels you will go only to channels containing L401 Sper Movie Action Ay programs that have the selected themes smart surf You can choose any or all of the themes and Themes Limited Taz sub themes W hen themes are selected the Themes icon displays on the top line of the banner To select Themes lt I gt Press THEMES on the remote control The Themes dialog displays has slight delay Press the A and W buttons to highlight the desired theme Themes which have sub themes 1017 GEWS de Hw tit om are indicated by an arrow to the right of the Boa of Meonlig he theme To view the sub themes press the p gt SASHES Movies Actions Acty button Psat Press OK to switch selection on and off the highlighted theme Press BACK to return to the main THEMES menu Press BACK again to exit out of this mode Sub themes Limited To Educational General Interest II Many programs are broadcast w
65. ssages Each message includes the date and time it was sent A maximum of 30 mes sages can be stored W hen new messages are received the oldest message is automatically deleted if the maxi mum amount of messages is exceeded The banner on the Mail screen indicates how many messages you have To view mail lt 1 gt Press MENU lt 2 gt The Guide option will be highlighted Use the A and W buttons to choose Mail from the selections lt 4 gt Once you have made your selection press OK To delete a message W hen a message is displayed press OK to remove the checkmark to its right W hen you press BACK all unchecked messages are deleted Main Menu Gude General Settings Abres Control Preierred Lang wage Purchases Installation Upgrades Mall Message 19 of 22 Leah vO may nol be m h open the windows isi x outside oryou may lve down toemr Call on Philips o create Ihe ideal Bimietphere Qurckeanen are ex in rena Gust and REET and our air eaten aplant can heal cool humidity Br i a il i WHERE To FIND HELP The banner area at the top of the display provides context sensitive help text based on the menu sub menu or object you select General help is available by highlighting the icon at the bottom of the Guide screen and pressing OK Error messages that display on the screen are self explanatory Some possible error messages are explained below To remove an error message from t
66. t prob lems to a customer service representative This dialog lets you scroll line by line both forward and back as well as complete page up and page down The infor mation presented is for viewing only To view upgrades Press MENU The Guide option will be highlighted Use the A and W buttons to choose Upgrades from the selections lt 4 gt Once you have made your selection press OK Software Upgrade An on screen message will notify you when DIRECTV schedules or sends a software upgrade O nce a software upgrade is complete your Satellite Receiver is ready to use Old software cannot be restored Your Satellite Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions T hese modifications will occur automatically usually at times when the Satellite Receiver is likely to be turned off If your Satellite Receiver is on when an upgrade or modifi cation is sent reception may be interrupted for a minute or two Reception should return to normal after the modification is complete Y our Satellite Receiver must be plugged in to receive an upgrade Do not unplug your Satellite Receiver while an upgrade is in progress C onsult the Upgrade Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV Your service provider will periodi cally send you messages W hen you receive new mail the pigeon mail icon appears at the logo space on the main menu and Guide You can view and delete me
67. the appliance and cart combination DEN b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product 8 en a and a ia the an As c If the product has been exposed to rain or water or ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the produc d Ifthe product doesnot operatenormah when following th and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be aetna ae Adust oily Hes cont ole thet ae blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by covered by the operating instructions as an improper placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface F adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will This product should not be placed near or over a radiator or heat often require extensive work by a qualified technician to register This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided restore the product to its normal operation or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Power Sources This product should be operated only from 20 Replacement Parts W hen replacement parts are required the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you be sure the service technician has used replacement parts are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult specified by the manufacturer or which have the same your appliance deal
68. then press OK The programming infor mation available is limited to the master and extended program guides W hen you press OK the Guide displays programming information for the same 1 5 hour block of time displayed before you selected Go to Date but for the day you selected Taglist Selecting T aglist displays the list of your tagged programs both free and PPV Use the A and W buttons to move through the list or the PAGE buttons to scroll by a full page You can untag any program in the list To untag a program highlight it and press OK Press BACK to return to the Guide W hen you return to the Guide any items untagged in the taglist will be unchecked in the Guide 30 Date Guides Arrow Up down bo scroll BACK to ps meniki Other Guides Master Guide Aliens Guide lian Gymnastics Football Coming Auraciiors Other Guides Press OK koseki and condi bo retumi the Guide uh Back to confirm Your Tagged Programs Ark 44161939 1130 1495 CHL 4M22 HR Spee Hacer ns F mes 10 8 ChL PG 13 Bau ol Moonlight V tm ir 04 E OPTIONS MENU ConT D Menu Main Menu Guide General senings nV Fi Access Control Amiened Language Purchases Inztallallon Upgrades Mail Selecting Menu takes you to the menu module which is described in detail in the next section Help Selecting Help opens a window in which high level help information displays You can scroll through the help inf
69. u highlighted Cannot display favorite stations e You must set up your Favorites list before favorite channels will display see page 28 Locks not working e Check that the system is locked see page 35 Cannot access lock screens e The system must be unlocked before you can make changes to the access control lock settings see page 35 Cannot lock or unlock the system 42 SMART HELP ConT D e Make sure you enter the correct access code If you ve lost or forgotten your access code call DIRECTV No picture e Make sure the TV power is on e Make sure all power cords are connected e Make sure the TV input is set properly e Make sure the TV source is set properly on the TV Press the TV SAT button on the remote control e If you are receiving only a few stations call DIRECTV to have your programming activated Check that the Satellite Receiver is on Check that the smart card is inserted properly in the Satellite Receiver see page 11 e Check the satellite antenna s signal strength see page 20 To ensure a quality picture make sure the signal is coming directly from the Satellite Receiver and not through your VCR Call DIRECTV for details e Make sure the coaxial cable is properly connected to the antenna s LNB e Check the cable for kinks Alternate audio track is not available Not all programs offer alternate audio tracks and are indicated by the I II symbol in the banner Press ALT AUDIO to see a list o

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