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Page 2 - Cautions; The slots on top of the receiver must be left; Note to Cable TV Installer:; Important Information; Product Registration; Important Safety Instructions

Cautions Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of theDigital Satellite Receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow tothe unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and othercomponents. Rem...

Page 3 - Table of Contents; Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

1 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things To Consider Before You Connect Components ................ 2Choose Your Connection ................................................................ 2Insert Your Access Card ....................................................................

Page 4 - Chapter 1; Choose Your Connection; Page 6 shows the kinds of cables you’ll use to make connections.; Things To Consider Before You Connect Components; Protect Your Components from Power Surges; Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.; Protect Your Components from Overheating; Remove any sales or; Insert Your Access Card

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 2 Chapter 1 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your digital satellite receiver depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal youwant to achie...

Page 5 - Excellent Connection; What you will need (see page 6 for descriptions of these cables):; Making the Connection; Go to Page 6; Using Your Components; To watch DIRECTV® programming:; User’s Manual; To record DIRECTV programming:

Chapter 1 3 Connections & Setup Excellent Connection Using S-Video and A/V jacks and cables to connect to the TV,RF coaxial cables to connect the VCR This connection provides the best picture quality, surpassing that of A/Vcables. The S-Video cable, which carries video information only, requires...

Page 6 - Very Good Connection; SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver.

Connections & Setup 4 Chapter 1 Very Good Connection Using A/V jacks and cables to connect to the TV,RF coaxial cables to connect the VCR This connection provides better picture quality than RF coaxial cables and isrecommended for use with TVs that do not have S-Video input jacks. What you will ...

Page 7 - Basic Connection; Using RF Coaxial cables for all connections

Chapter 1 5 Connections & Setup Basic Connection Using RF Coaxial cables for all connections This connection provides standard picture quality. This connection is onlyrecommended for use with TVs that do not have S-Video or A/V input jacks. What you will need (see page 6 for descriptions of thes...

Page 8 - Advanced Audio (Digital Audio Output Connection); from; Jacks and Cables

Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 SATELLITE IN S-VIDEO OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT PHONE GROUND – R – AUDIO – L – VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO VCR LOW SPEED DATA DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT Digital Satellite Receiver Receiver or Decoder with Optical Input Advanced Audio (Digital Audio Output Connection) Cables: Optical ...

Page 9 - Satellite Receiver Rear Panel; System Setup

Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup Satellite Receiver Rear Panel This diagram illustrates each of the back panel jacks found onyour digital satellite receiver. When working with cables, be sureto connect corresponding outputs and inputs (Video out to Videoin, Right Audio out to Right Audio in, etc....

Page 10 - Note; Place Batteries in the Remote Control; Remove the cover from the battery compartment.; Plug in and Turn on the Receiver; Using the Remote; Wait for the Receiver to Download ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDETM Data; To reset the receiver:; Unplug the satellite receiver’s power cord from the power outlet.

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Note The Satellite Data Acquisition screen will alsoappear when: • your unit loses power (either from a power outage or being unplugged) • your unit loses the satellite signal for an extended period of time. Place Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps...

Page 11 - Using Highlight and Select; Highlight and select navigation has two steps:; choices on the screen.; Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor; To Find the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor:; control’s power button.; Connect the VCR Controller

Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup Using Highlight and Select All on-screen menus can be handled the same way, using highlight and select navigation. Highlight and select navigation has two steps: 1. Use the arrow buttons (up, down, left, and right) on the remote control to highlight different choi...

Page 12 - Tip; Selecting a VCR Type; Highlight and select the name of your VCR manufacturer.; Complete the Assisted Setup; If you need to run the setup again, select; Order Programming

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Tip When you order programming, you need to knowyour access card and receiver ID numbers. To getthese numbers, select System Setup from the Mainmenu, then System Test. Wait for the system to run all of its tests. The accesscard and receiver ID numbers are display...

Page 13 - Chapter 2; Remote Control Buttons

Chapter 2 11 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. Transport Buttons (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE) In on- screen guides, PLAY advance the display one page, FORWARD advances the display6 hours and REVERSE moves time b...

Page 14 - Using the Remote Control; Programming the Remote Control; Testing the Remote Control; the component button you’re trying to program stops flashing.; If the component you want to control does turn off:; remote control turns off. This saves the code to that button.; Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver; Front Panel Buttons; POWER; system, pressing this button selects the highlighted item.; Arrows

12 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control The digital satellite receiver’s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remotecontrollable components. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE andProscan components; it may need to be programmed to cont...

Page 15 - Using Direct Entry; Operating Other Components; To Operate the Component:; One Button Recording; Modes of Operation; not; Controlling a Second; non; Using Automatic Code Search

Chapter 2 13 Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list at the end of this section. 3. On your remote control, press and hold the component button you want to program. 4. While pres...

Page 16 - Code List

Code List 14 Chapter 2 VCR (programmable to the VCR, AUX1 and AUX2 buttons) Admiral ........................................................................ 2132Adventura .................................................................... 2026Aiko ......................................................

Page 17 - DVD; Audio Receivers; Cable Boxes; Satellite Receivers

Code List Chapter 2 15 NEC ....... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123 Nikko ........................................................................... 2014Noblex ......................................................................... 2013Olympus ........................

Page 18 - Chapter 3; Chapter 3: Satellite Receiver Features; The Channel Banner; Displaying the Program Guide

16 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Satellite Receiver Features Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you do one of the following: • Tune to a channel. • Press the remote control’s INFO, DIRECTV, or GO BACK buttons while watc...

Page 19 - Satellite Receiver Features; Buttons of the Channel Banner; Viewing Suggestions; The DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM Feature; Interactive

Chapter 3 17 Satellite Receiver Features Scout™ Program titles and information Mailbox AlphaSort™ System lock/unlock Main menu Alternate audio Active Profile Interactive content indicator Viewingsuggestions Category Guide Dolby Digital andAlternate Audioindicators Caller ID Buttons of the Channel Ba...

Page 20 - Displaying On-screen Guides

Satellite Receiver Features 18 Chapter 3 STOP PAUSE TV ON OFF VCR AUX2 DVD FETCH GO BACK SKIP MUTE INFO MENU CLEAR GUIDE ANTENNA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WHO INPUT AUX1 VO L VOL CH - CH + (-) DIRECTV DigitButtons ArrowButtons CH Buttons REWIND/FORWARDButtons Displaying On-screen Guides Each time you pres...

Page 21 - Tuning to a Program; More Details; To Access More Details:

Chapter 3 19 Satellite Receiver Features Tuning to a Program To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide, point to the program and press SELECT. To see information about a program in the guide, point to the program and press INFO. Then, you can select: • Tune Program to tune to that ch...

Page 22 - Additional Program Guides; The Logo Guide; To Access the Viewing Suggestions Menu:

Satellite Receiver Features 20 Chapter 3 The Channel Guide Displays the programming schedule for the selected channel. Additional Program Guides The Program Guides menu gives you more guides to choose from besides the Detail and Grid Guides: the Channel Guide, the Logo Guide, the Category Guide, the...

Page 23 - The Category Guide; To search by category or subcategory:; The AlphaSortTM Guide

Chapter 3 21 Satellite Receiver Features The Category Guide Lets you search the guide for programs matching a particular category or subsequentsubcategory. To search by category or subcategory: 1. Press the remote control’s MENU button to display the Main menu. 2. Press 1 to select Program Guides . ...

Page 24 - The Guide Toolbar; The Suggestion Guide; TIP: Accessing the Guide Toolbar

Satellite Receiver Features 22 Chapter 3 The Guide Toolbar The Detail and Grid Guides have a special toolbar you can access by pressing FETCH in those guides. This toolbar offers several ways of organizing andsearching through program guide information so that you can find the programs you want more...

Page 25 - Chapter 4; Using the Menu System; On-screen Buttons and Context Help; Exiting a Screen; Go Back; Getting Help

Chapter 4 23 Chapter 4: Using On-Screen Menus Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. Using the Menu System To display the Main menu, press MENU on the remote control. To use the menu system, you need to use the remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight youron-screen ...

Page 26 - Using On-Screen Menus; Tip: Don’t Be Afraid to Explore; Main Menu Items; Selecting

24 Chapter 4 Using On-Screen Menus Tip: Don’t Be Afraid to Explore Once you’ve learned the basics, feel free to poke aroundthe menu system– exploring this system is a great way tolearn! Remember to use you remote control’s arrow and SELECTbuttons to maneuver through menus. And, so you don’t worry ab...

Page 27 - Messages; Mail; Checking Your Mail; Caller ID; Setting Up Caller ID

Chapter 4 25 Using On-Screen Menus Messages The Messages menu lets you access messages or phone calls. If you select Mail , it shows you messages that are sent from DIRECTV. For example, you may receive a message calling yourattention to a new service. If you select Caller ID , this menu shows you C...

Page 28 - Tip: When you have unread Caller ID calls:; Receiving Calls; Caller ID Message; Message Indicators; Out of Area; The Caller ID List Screen; Caller ID List; Tip: Don’t Forget About the CLEAR Button

26 Chapter 4 Using On-Screen Menus Tip: When you have unread Caller ID calls: The telephone icon in the channel banner will behighlighted white. If you’ve set the Caller ID Light to On in the Caller ID Setupmenu, the front panel light will flash (when the digitalsatellite receiver is off). Tip If yo...

Page 29 - Using the Purchases Menu; Reviewing and Canceling Upcoming Purchases; Future Purchases; Spending Limits; Spending Limit; Pay Per View Programs; Previewing and Purchasing

Chapter 4 27 Using On-Screen Menus Tip: PPV Passwords You may need to enter your four-digit password to order aPPV program if it costs more than the spending limit youset up in the Profiles or Purchases menu. Tip: Ordering PPV If you want to order PPV programs using the on-screenmenus, you need to c...

Page 30 - Key; To purchase a movie or event, you can take one of two actions:; Timer Recordings; Setting Up a Timer

28 Chapter 4 Using On-Screen Menus Key On-screen icons are a quick way to understand the timers: Indicates that the timer is set. Indicates that the timer is set for a PPV program. Indicates a timer conflict. Indicates Interactive content. To purchase a movie or event, you can take one of two action...

Page 31 - User Profiles; Creating and Editing User Profiles; To set the profile name:; Copying Profile Settings; Add or Delete All Channels

Chapter 4 29 Using On-Screen Menus User Profiles Profiles allows you to set up different channel lists and limits for the different members of yourfamily. A main profile (the Family Profile ) and up to four separate profiles can be created. Individual settings that can be changed in the Profile Menu...

Page 32 - Setting the Rating Limit; Important; Viewing Hours; To lock an individual profile:

30 Chapter 4 Using On-Screen Menus Setting the Rating Limit The Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum rating viewing limit for rated movies(based on the MPAA rating system) and TV programs. Unrated movies and TV programs can alsobe restricted from individual profiles. 1. In the Edit Profile...

Page 33 - To select another profile:; Press the WHO•INPUT button to display a list of profiles.

Chapter 4 31 Using On-Screen Menus Locking the System Locking the system puts the ratings, spending, viewing, and channel limits you have set up foreach profile into effect. When you lock the system, no one can modify any of these settingswithout first entering the four-digit system password. 1. In ...

Page 34 - Personal Settings; or; from the Edit Fetch menu.

32 Chapter 4 Using On-Screen Menus TIP: Getting Help If you ever have a question about the menu you are in,select the on-screen help button (?). If you have aquestions about a highlighted menu item, press theremote control’s INFO button. Personal Settings The Personal Settings menu lets you customiz...

Page 35 - To assign one function to the FETCH button:; Assisted Setup

Chapter 4 33 Using On-Screen Menus To assign one function to the FETCH button: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. Select Personal Settings , 3. Select the desired profile (each profile can have a different Fetch Menu). 4. Select Edit Fetch. 5. Select Fetch Control . 6. Select Assign One Fun...

Page 36 - Receiver Options; Languages

34 Chapter 4 Using On-Screen Menus Receiver Options The Receiver Options feature allows you to set a default on-screen display language, identify the type of VCR you want the receiver to control, choosea receiver output channel (the channel that the TV views satellite broadcasting), set up the remot...

Page 37 - Dolby Digital; Auto Select; Requirements; Time Zone

Chapter 4 35 Using On-Screen Menus Dolby Digital This menu feature allows the system’s audio output to use Dolby-Digital quality sound. You musthave the digital satellite system attached to a Dolby Digital-enabled receiver or decoder via theDIGITAL AUDIO output jacks on back of the satellite receive...

Page 38 - Selecting Your Dish Antenna; Specify the type of dish you are using:; Entering Your ZIP Code; Dish Pointing; Dish-pointing Coordinates

36 Chapter 4 Using On-Screen Menus Dish Pointing The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your digital satellite receiver and optimize yourreception of the satellite signal. Selecting Your Dish Antenna It is important to complete each of the following steps required for your satellite dish antenna.If...

Page 39 - Selects from among the available data channels.; This function allows you to learn more about DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

Chapter 4 37 Using On-Screen Menus *RSATM Secure and the RSATM Secure logo are trademarks of RSA Data Security, Inc. Tip If your system fails a test, run the system test severaltimes before concluding that there is a problem.Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellitesignal can give tempo...

Page 40 - Chapter 5: Other Information; Chapter 5; Image freezes; Digital Satellite Receiver Problems

Chapter 5: Other Information Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Many problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the digital satellite receiver. If you experience the following: • Image freezes • Audio freezes • Blank scre...

Page 41 - Other Information; Satellite Systems; Remote Control Problems; Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on.

Chapter 5 39 Other Information Temporary loss of the satellite signal • Your satellite system may be experiencing rain fade, a temporary loss of the satellite signal due to the signal’s inability to penetrate unusuallyheavy rain clouds or rainfall. Rain fade is usually brief, lasting only as long as...

Page 42 - Finding the TV’s Video Line Input; Video Line Input Variations; Running the System Test

Other Information 40 Chapter 5 Finding the TV’s Video Line Input Note: If your TV is connected with just coaxial cables, you only need to tune to channel 3 or 4. If you used audio/video cables to connect your TV to the digital satellite receiver, you must tune your TV to the video inputchannel to vi...

Page 43 - RCA® – DIRECTV® SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY; What your warranty covers:

Chapter 5 41 Other Information RCA® – DIRECTV® SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year from date of purchase - Unit...

Page 44 - What your warranty does not cover:

Other Information 42 Chapter 5 To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit: • Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. • Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing ma...

Page 45 - FCC Customer Information; Equipment Classification: TV Interface Device

Chapter 5 43 Other Information FCC Customer Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the back or bottom side of thisequipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:G95XXXXXXXXX. I...

Page 46 - is the remote; TVRO Bullet Amplifier; Accessory Information; Use this number only to place an order for accessory items.

Other Information 44 Chapter 5 STOP PAUSE TV ON OFF VCR AUX2 DVD FETCH GO BACK SKIP MUTE INFO MENU CLEAR GUIDE ANTENNA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WHO INPUT AUX1 VO L VOL CH - CH + (-) DIRECTV RESET OFF RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable withweatherproof “F” connectors (comes in a variety of lengths) 12 ft., Part nu...

Page 47 - Index

Chapter 5 45 Index A A/V jacks/cables 6Access card 10, 37AlphaSort™ 17, 21, 22Alternate data 37Animation 32Arrows on remote 11Assisted setup 10, 40Audio hum 2 B Batteries 8Buttons 11 C Cable box code list 15 Caller ID banner 26list 26receiving calls 26 Canceling purchases 27Channel banner 17Channel ...