Page 2 - Important Information; CAUTION
Important Information Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD Receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. Re...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s ins...
Page 4 - Notices; Attention: Telephone Line Interruption; Trademark and copyright statements; Macrovision Information
2 Notices Attention: Telephone Line Interruption A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV ® Pay Per View functionality and sports subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver are toll free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; you...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .....................................4 What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver? ................................................. 4 Aspect ratio ....................................................................... 6Dolby ...
Page 6 - Introduction; Chapter 1; Chapter 1: Introduction; Analog TV – NTSC; What equipment is required to view HDTV programming?
Notices 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 5 Chapter 1: Introduction What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver? Your HD (High-Definition) Receiver lets you receive television programs from a wide range of sources, and display them on virtually any TV or monitor. Using t...
Page 7 - Resolution and interlacing; Video output options; With the RESOLUTION SELECT
Notices 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 5 Chapter 1: Introduction Resolution and interlacing Two of the elements that determine the quality of a TV picture are resolution and interlacing. • Resolution: For TV equipment and broadcasts, resolution is defined by the number of horizontal lines displa...
Page 8 - Source Signal; Letterbox
Introduction 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 7 Aspect ratio In addition to resolution and interlacing, HDTV is also defined by the aspect ratio of its broadcasts. Aspect ratio means the ratio of the screen’s width to its height. For analog TV and SDTV, the aspect ratio is 4 units wide by 3 units ...
Page 9 - Pillar box
Introduction 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 7 16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs For a wide-screen 16:9 TV, a standard 4:3 TV program is too tall to fit on the screen. The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver gives you 3 ways to fix the problem: Pillar box For 4:3 broadcasts, this setting places the image in the mi...
Page 10 - Things to Consider Before Making Connections; Protect your components from power surges; Avoid cable damage
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 2: Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 9 Things to Consider Before Making Connections Before you begin connecting your components to the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver, please note the following ...
Page 11 - Choose Your Connection; Insert the Access Card
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 2: Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 9 If your monitor/TV has: Use this connection: Cables needed: • DVI-HDTV input• RGB input CONNECTION 1(see pages 12 and 13) • Audio (one pair, RCA)...
Page 12 - Jacks and cables; Installing the batteries in the remote control
Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 11 Jacks and cables The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. RF jacks and coaxial cable The OUT TO TV RF jack on the HD Receiver uses a coaxial cable...
Page 14 - Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver.; Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver.; – OR –
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Page 15 - Connect the audio from the DIRECTV; To watch the DIRECTV HD Receiver on your monitor or TV:; Video Line Input Variations
Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 13 6. Connect the audio from the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to your monitor. Connect a pair of RCA-type cables to the AUDIO jacks on the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connect the other ends of the cables to the audio input jacks o...
Page 18 - b. Good Analog Connection: Composite Video; c. Basic Analog Connection: Coaxial Cable
Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 17 Connection 3: DIRECTV HD Receiver + Analog TV/Monitor 1. Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver. Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the SATELLITE IN jack on the HD Receiver. 2. (Optional) ...
Page 20 - Optional Connections; Optional Connection 1: DIRECTV HD Receiver + VCR
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Page 21 - Making the Connection; HD Receiver + Digital Audio Receiver; Setting the Digital Audio format
Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 19 Making the Connection Connect one end of either an optical digital audio cable or a coaxial digital audio cable (you do not have to connect both) to the corresponding digital audio output jack on the HD Receiver, and to the co...
Page 22 - Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor; Optional Connection 3: RF Remote Antenna Connection
Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 21 Optional Connection 4: VCR Control (DIRECTV HD Receiver + VCR control cable + VCR) The VCR control cable allows your HD Receiver to program your VCR to record a TV program. By selecting a record option from the on-screen progr...
Page 23 - Setting up the VCR control
Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 21 To Find the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor: 1. Hold the VCR’s remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR.2. Slowly move the remote control over the front of the VCR while repeatedly pressing the remote control’s p...
Page 24 - Turning on your receiver for the first time; Adjusting the satellite dish
Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 23 2. Press the ON•OFF button on the HD Receiver’s remote control or POWER on the front of the HD Receiver (the light on the front panel turns on). If this is the first time you have turned on your HD Receiver, it will take a few...
Page 25 - Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles
Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 23 Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles The Dish Pointing menu item in the Dish Setup menu allows you to find out exactly how to point your satellite dish by entering your ZIP code. If you have not yet successfully aligned ...
Page 26 - Checking the satellite signal strength
Connections & Setup 24 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 25 The Signal Meter screen appears. The signal meter starts checking the satellite signal strength immediately. The signal strength (from 0-to-100%) is indicated at the bottom of the screen. The Signal Meter screen allows you to ...
Page 27 - Setting the dish type manually
Connections & Setup 24 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 25 To set the dish type manually: 1. If the progress screen (shown on the left) is on your TV screen, select Installation by pressing SELECT. If this screen is not displayed, access the main menu by pressing MENU on your remote. ...
Page 28 - Using Auto Detection to set the dish type
Connections & Setup 26 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 27 Using Auto Detection to set the dish type To function properly, the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish you are using. You can specify the dish type using the instructions on the previous page, or y...
Page 29 - Testing the DIRECTV; Upgrades
Connections & Setup 26 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 27 Testing the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver The System Test lets you check the status of your satellite signal, access card, phone line connection, and other system information. This is helpful in troubleshooting should you experience p...
Page 30 - Setting up local networks programming schedules; Scanning off-air and cable TV channels
Connections & Setup 28 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 29 Setting up local networks programming schedules You can use your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to receive program guide information via satellite for local off-air and cable TV channels (when this information is available). To use thi...
Page 31 - Activating your DIRECTV account
Connections & Setup 28 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 29 The Scan Type list appears allowing you to choose to set your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to automatically scan for channels from Digital Off-Air sources (off- air ATSC broadcasts), Analog Off-Air sources (standard, NTSC TV broadcas...
Page 32 - Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control; Chapter 3; Using the Remote Control; Remote Control Buttons
30 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control Chapter 3 31 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons These two pages give you a quick review of the buttons on your remote control. Before the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver's remo...
Page 34 - Programming the Remote Control; Testing the Remote Control; Using Automatic Code Search
32 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control Chapter 3 33 Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver’s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and Proscan components; i...
Page 35 - Using Direct Entry; Operating Other Components; Modes of Operation
32 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control Chapter 3 33 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 but...
Page 36 - Code Lists; Controlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver; Changing the RF Remote Control Code
34 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control Chapter 3 35 Code Lists Controlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver The remote can control two RCA satellite or HD receivers. From the main menu, select System Setup , then Installation , then Remote Setup . Then follow the on-screen instructions. By default, th...
Page 39 - Chapter 4; Chapter 4: Special Features; Getting info on the program you're watching; The Channel Banner; Information icons
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4 37 Chapter 4: Special Features Getting info on the program you're watching Your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver provides several kinds of information about the TV programs you watch. The Channel Banner Each time you change the c...
Page 40 - Special Features; The Full Channel Banner; The Program Detail Screen; Program Detail Screen actions
Special Features 38 Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 4 39 The Full Channel Banner displays all the information found in the smaller Channel Banner, plus more details about the program. For example, the Full Channel Banner for a movie might display the category for the movie (drama, comedy, action/...
Page 41 - Finding out what’s on: the Program Guides; Types of Guides; Surf Guide
Special Features 38 Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 4 39 Schedule For future programs, allows you to set your receiver to remind you when the program is about to start, or to set the receiver and VCR to record the program. Unschedule For programs you have previously scheduled for a reminder or re...
Page 42 - Setting the default Guide style; Using the Surf Guide
Special Features 40 Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 4 41 Setting the default Guide style The Program Guide menu item allows you to set which style of guide is displayed when you press the GUIDE button on your remote control. To set the default Guide style: 1. Press MENU on your remote control. Th...
Page 43 - Using the Grid Guide; Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide
Special Features 40 Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 4 41 Using the Grid Guide The Grid Guide displays a Channel Banner and a channel list. It provides access to the complete set of guide features including the ability to search for programs, schedule reminders and recordings, etc. Displaying and ...
Page 44 - Tuning to a channel with the Grid Guide; Viewing the guide for a different time
Special Features 42 Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 4 43 5. To get information on a channel (rather than a program), use the arrow keys on the remote control to highlight the channel entry in the guide. The Channel Banner displays information about the highlighted channel. 6. Press the INFO key o...
Page 45 - Viewing a category of programs in the guide
Special Features 42 Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 4 43 The following chart explains each time control. Exits the time control bar. Moves the guide view back 6 hours (unavailable when viewing the current time). Moves the guide view back 30 minutes (unavailable when viewing the current time). Mov...
Page 46 - Using the Logo Guide; Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide; Getting around in the Logo Guide
Special Features 44 Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 4 45 Using the Logo Guide The Logo Guide displays 21 channel logos and a Channel Banner showing information about the program currently showing on the highlighted channel. Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide There are three ways to display th...
Page 47 - Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide; Switching to another guide style
Special Features 44 Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 4 45 4. As you highlight each channel logo in the Logo Guide, information about the program currently showing on the highlighted channel appears in the Channel Banner. To see more information on the program, press the INFO button on your remote ...
Page 48 - Searching by Category
Special Features 46 Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 4 47 Searching by Credits, Title, or Text To find programs that star a certain actor, share a director, have a particular character, have won a specific award, or were created in a certain year, search By Credits . To search for a program whose ...
Page 49 - Scheduling program reminders and recording timers
Special Features 46 Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 4 47 Scheduling program reminders and recording timers There are two kinds of timers you can set to help you manage your TV viewing: • reminders to alert you when a program is about to begin. • timers that will automatically record a program on ...
Page 50 - Pay per view programs; Identifying and ordering pay per view programs; Reviewing your pay per view purchases
Special Features 48 Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 4 49 Pay per view programs Your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver gives you access to many pay per view movies, sporting events, concerts, etc. All you need to order these events is a DIRECTV account, a land-based telephone line connected to your HD Receive...
Page 51 - Viewing your Future Purchase list
Special Features 48 Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 4 49 3. Press SELECT to view a list of your past pay per view purchases (the Past Purchases screen appears). 4. To see details for the listed purchases, highlight a purchase, then press SELECT. A screen displaying program details for the selecte...
Page 52 - Choosing an alternate audio format for a program; Changing the User setting
Special Features 50 Chapter 4 Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Many programs on your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver offer several audio formats. For example, some programs are available in alternative languages. Some are available in Dolby Digital format (a high-quality digital audio format)....
Page 53 - Chapter 5; Using the Menu System; Exiting a Screen; Main Menu items
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 5 51 Using the Menu System Chapter 5: Using the Menu System Using the Menu System To display the main menu, press MENU on the remote control. To use the menu system, press the remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight ...
Page 54 - Displaying Program Guides; Profiles; User profile basics
52 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 53 Using the Menu System Program Guide Selecting PROGRAM GUIDE from the main menu displays a menu with a variety of display options available. You can select the logo or channel guide, search by category or style, or change the active profile. Displaying ...
Page 55 - Editing user profile names
52 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 53 Using the Menu System Editing user profile names The four user profiles – User 1 to User 4 – can be renamed for members of your household. The Family and All Channels profiles cannot be renamed. You can change the names of User 1 to User 4 profiles to ...
Page 56 - Setting rating limits
54 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 55 Using the Menu System To edit a channel list: 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control. 2. Highlight the PROFILES menu item and press SELECT (the Profiles menu appears). 3. Highlight the profile with the channel list you want to edit ( Family , ...
Page 57 - Setting the rating limits for TV programs
54 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 55 Using the Menu System Setting the rating limits for TV programs To set the maximum viewable TV program rating for the TV programs: 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control. 2. Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT (the Profiles menu appears with t...
Page 58 - Setting rating limits for movies
56 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 57 Using the Menu System Setting rating limits for movies To set the maximum viewable rating for movies, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control. 2. Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT (the Profiles menu appears, with the Famil...
Page 59 - Setting a pay per view spending limit
56 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 57 Using the Menu System 4. Highlight Pay Per View and press SELECT. A list appears, from which you can choose to Allow or Block pay per view purchases. 5. Highlight Allow or Block and press SELECT. The list disappears, and the Pay Per View menu item indi...
Page 60 - Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV
58 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 59 Using the Menu System Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV ® System If you've set ratings limits, spending limits, or channel lists for your DIRECTV System, you need to lock the system to make those settings take effect. To change those settings, you nee...
Page 61 - Reading your mail; Setting system preferences
58 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 59 Using the Menu System Reading your mail The MAILBOX menu lets you to read the mail sent to you by DIRECTV or your service provider. 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control. 2. Highlight MAILBOX and press SELECT. The Mailbox screen appears, disp...
Page 62 - Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides
60 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 61 Using the Menu System Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides To choose a language for the menu and guide screens, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control. 2. Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT. 3. Highlight...
Page 63 - Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box
60 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 61 Using the Menu System For widescreen 16:9 TVs displaying standard 4:3 programs, your choices are: Pillar Box: Displays the entire program image, fitting the program to the screen by applying black/gray bars to the left and right sides of the screen. Fu...
Page 64 - Setting the default screen color and translucency; Setting the default audio preference
62 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 63 Using the Menu System Setting the default screen color and translucency The Screen Color options in the Preferences menu let you set a default screen color for the menu and guide screens. There are four color choices: Cobalt Blue , Seagrass , Periwinkl...
Page 65 - Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers
62 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 63 Using the Menu System Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers The Timers item in the SYSTEM SETUP menu lets you review, modify, or create new program reminders and program recording timers. 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control...
Page 66 - Reviewing and controlling Caller ID; Identifying callers; Reviewing your Caller ID list
64 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 65 Using the Menu System Reviewing and controlling Caller ID The Caller ID item in the System Setup menu lets you view a list of the calls you've received on the telephone line connected to your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. It also lets you turn the Caller ID f...
Page 67 - Setting the Local Time options
64 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 65 Using the Menu System Setting the Local Time options The Local Time setting (in the Installation section of the System Setup menu) lets you set how the following two time settings are controlled – either by you ("locally") or by your service pr...
Page 68 - Centering the DIRECTV; Installing a new Access Card
66 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Centering the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver’s picture If you’re using the RGB or DVI outputs to connect the HD receiver to your monitor, you can change the position of the HD receiver’s picture on your monitor’s screen using the Monitor Setup option in the Installation men...
Page 69 - Chapter 6; Chapter 6: Additional Information; Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 67 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 6: Additional Information Continues on next page... Troubleshooting Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver: I have no picture and no sound and the POWER light d...
Page 70 - Additional Information; I cannot purchase a pay per view program.
Additional Information 68 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 69 I cannot purchase a pay per view program. • It may be too late to purchase the program. Try purchasing another showing of the same program.• Make sure the telephone line is properly connected.• If your system is locked, make sur...
Page 71 - Front panel controls and lights
Additional Information 68 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 69 ����� ���� ���� ���� ���� ������ ����� Front panel controls and lights Your front panel has a flip-down door which you need to open to access its controls. To open this door, push firmly on the top middle part of the door to unl...
Page 72 - Back Panel Switches and Input/Output Jacks
Additional Information 70 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 71 Back Panel Switches and Input/Output Jacks The diagram below illustrates the location of the input and output jacks on the back of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. Step-by-step setup instructions for connecting your HD Receiver appear...
Page 74 - FCC Customer Information
Additional Information 72 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 73 FCC Customer Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the back or bottom side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product i...
Page 75 - DIRECTV
Additional Information 72 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 73 Power supply Input Voltage: AC 100-120V, 50/60Hz (SMPS type)Power Consumption: 40W max Physical Specification Size (W X H X D): 16.93 in.(W) X 3.15in.(H) X 12.13 in.(D) (430mm x 80mm x 305mm) Weight (Net): 3.80 Kg (around 8.37 l...
Page 76 - RCA Satellite Product System or Receiver Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:; For how long after your purchase:
Additional Information 74 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 75 RCA Satellite Product System or Receiver Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts ...
Page 77 - What your warranty does not cover:; Product Registration:
Additional Information 74 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 75 What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Acts of nature, such as ...
Page 78 - Index; Accessory Information; How To Order
Additional Information 76 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 77 Index Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your HD Receiver. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, an...