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Table Of Contents Welcome to High Definition ................................................ 4 Getting Started ................................................................................. 4 Setup and Connections .......................................................... 5 Step 1: Unpack the System .............................................................. 6 Step 2: Connect Your HD Receiver to Other Components ............. 6 Things to Know Before Connecting Components ...................
Table Of Contents Tuning to a Program ...................................................................... 35 Getting Around in the Guides ....................................................... 35 Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................ 36 The Other Guides Icon ................................................................... 37 Exiting A Program Guide ...............................................................
Table Of Contents System Options and Preferences ...................................... 63 Changing the Signal Source .......................................................... 64 Changing the Signal Type .............................................................. 64 Channel Search ............................................................................... 65 Set VCR Type ................................................................................... 65 Mailbox ...................................
Welcome to High Definition High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV. There are two types of display formats available: one is ATSC format (originating from the Advanced Television Systems Committee). The other is NTSC format (named for the National Television Systems Committee).
Setup and Connections Getting Started Setup 2 Using the remote 3 Basic Operation 4 Using the Program Guides 5 Audio Controls and timers 6 Using the Profiles 7 System Options and Preferences 8 Getting Assistance 9 Reference and connections ➣ ThissectiontellsyouhowtogetyourHDreceiversetup andconnected.Itdescribesthecablesyouwillneed, explainsthefrontandbackpanels,andwalksyou throughthestepsneededtostartusingyourHD receiver.
Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the System Make sure to locate the remote control and the other cables that are included with your HD receiver. ON•OFF VCR1 DVD TV AUX HD RCVR VCR2 MUTE WHO VOL VOL CH + CH FETCH GO BACK GUIDE Step 2: Connect Your HD Receiver to Other Components During the satellite dish antenna installation, your HD receiver may have been connected with just a coaxial cable for the system test.
Setup and Connections Jacks and Cables Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Note that not all cables come with your HD receiver. S-Video Jack and Cable The S-Video jack is available on this HD receiver and is used in conjunction with audio cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
Setup and Connections Front of the HD Receiver ON INFO INPUT ANTENNA HD MONITOR MENU OK ON Turns the HD receiver on and off. INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press when in the program guide to get more information on the highlighted program or channel. INPUT Toggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing. ANTENNA Switches the source of the off-air signal between ANTENNA A and B.
Setup and Connections Back of the HD Receiver The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the HD receiver. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.). R L ACCESS CARD R DIGITAL AUDIO VCR OUTPUT CONTROL SATELLITE IN PHONE JACK L AUDIO VIDEO OUT TO TV S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT ANTENNA B ANTENNA A IN IN ACCESS CARD Insert the access card into the slot so your program provider can identify you.
Setup and Connections Basic connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor HD Receiver and Regular TV or Monitor REGULAR TV or MONITOR CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD receiver. See Safety Information on the inside cover for details. R ANTENNA IN AUDIO L VIDEO The ANT B and ANT A jacks can receive both digital and analog RF signals.
Setup and Connections Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor HD Receiver and Multimedia or HD Monitor MULTIMEDIA or HIGH DEFINITION MONITOR CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD receiver. See Safety Information on the inside cover for details. The ANT B and ANT A jacks can receive both digital and analog RF signals.
Setup and Connections Advanced Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor HD Receiver, Regular TV or Monitor, and VCR CAUTION VCR CH CH IN FROM ANT Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD receiver. See Safety Information on the inside cover for details. IN IN R L AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT TO TV OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO The ANT B and ANT A jacks can receive both digital and analog RF signals.
Setup and Connections To make the connection: 1. 2. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables (optional). • Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks on the back of the TV or monitor. • Connect an S-Video cable from the HD receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-VIDEO jack.
Setup and Connections Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor HD Receiver, Multimedia or HD Monitor, and VCR CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD receiver. See Safety Information on the inside cover for details. MULTIMEDIA or HIGH DEFINITION MONITOR The ANT B and ANT A jacks can receive both digital and analog RF signals.
Setup and Connections To make the connection: 1. 2. Connect Audio/Video and S-video cables. • Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right, and Left, and VIDEO jacks to the VCR’s AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks. • Connect an Audio cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right and Left jacks to the Multimedia VGA Left and Right Audio inputs. Connect a Video cable from the HD receiver’s VIDEO jack to the Multimedia or HD monitor’s VIDEO input jack.
Setup and Connections To watch television or DIRECTV® programming: 1. Tune your TV or monitor to the appropriate input channel. If you have used Audio/Video cables to connect the HD receiver to the TV, choose an input channel such as INPUT or VIDEO. If you have used a coaxial cable to connect the OUT TO TV jack on the HD receiver to the TV or monitor and did not use Audio/Video cables, tune your TV or monitor to the appropriate output channel—usually Channel 3.
Setup and Connections Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your remote control. 1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment. 2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching the + and – end of each battery. 3. Replace the cover. Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System 1. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plugs completely. 2.
Setup and Connections Step 7: Connect the VCR Controller For the HD receiver to control your VCR, you need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the HD receiver and the front of the VCR. 1. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the HD receiver. 2. Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR. (See “How to Locate the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor” for details.
Setup and Connections 3. When your VCR turns off or on, you have located the sensor. 4. Use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach the VCR Controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located. That way you can easily move it if you have not placed it exactly over the sensor. 5. Select a VCR type by following the steps described under “How to Select a VCR Type.” How to Select a VCR Type After you affix the VCR Controller, you need to tell the HD receiver which VCR brand you are using. 1.
Setup and Connections Set VCR Type Codes Admiral ................................... 006, 079 Aiwa ............................................... 015 Akai ........ 003, 017, 022, 023, 063, 066 Audio Dynamics ..................... 014, 016 Bell & Howell ................................. 002 Broksonic ........................................ 010 Candle ................... 007, 009, 013, 044, ........................................ 045, 046, 052 Canon ..................................... 008, 053 Capehart .
Using the Remote In this section, you will find out how to use your universal remote control.
Using the Remote Remote Control Buttons LED ON•OFF Turns the HD receiver on or off. If the remote is in another component mode, (VCR, DVD, etc.) and programmed, ON•OFF will turn the component on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, PROSCAN, and GE products). ON•OFF VCR1 TV VCR1 When programmed, tells the remote to control VCR1.
Using the Remote GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two channels selected during either DIRECTV or TV viewing. For example, if you have been viewing both DIRECTV and TV channels, pressing GO BACK while watching a DIRECTV channel moves you back to the last DIRECTV channel you viewed. Pressing it while watching a TV channel moves you to the last TV channel you viewed. In the menu system, pressing GO BACK returns you to the previous menu screen.
Using the Remote Programming the Remote Control The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable components, such as VCRs. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and laserdisc players. Testing the Remote Control To determine whether the universal remote control requires programming, turn on a component, such as a VCR, point the remote control at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button.
Using the Remote 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 in this section “Remote Control Codes.” 3. Press and hold the remote control button you want to program. 4. Enter the code from the code list. 5. Release the button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote control commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and then ON•OFF again. 6.
Using the Remote Garrard .................................................................................... 2026 GE ................. 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120 Goldstar ........................................ 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121 Gradiente ................................................................................. 2026 Harley Davidson ..................................................................... 2026 Harman Kardon ................................................
BASIC OPERATION How to use your HD Receiver It also describes how to change channels. 2 Using the remote 3 Basic Operation 4 Using the Program Guides 5 Audio Controls and timers 6 Using the Profiles 7 System Options and Preferences 8 Getting Assistance 9 Reference ➣ This section gives you a broad, clear view of how to operate the basics of your HD receiver.
BASIC OPERATION About The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on the remote control. When the banner is displayed, pressing INFO gives extended information. You can also use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an item in the channel banner. Channel banner icons represent frequently-used features. Some icons change appearance to show the item’s status or availability. Below is a description of the icons you’ll find on the channel banner.
BASIC OPERATION Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Viewing When you change channels, you tune to programming that can come from either TV inputs (Antenna A or B) or from the satellite input (if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming). You can select one of these sources by pressing INPUT on the remote control to choose whether you want to view TV or DIRECTV programming. Then you can enter the channel numbers.
BASIC OPERATION Changing Channels To change channels by entering numbers with the remote control, you need to tell the HD receiver what you want to view: DIRECTV® programming (if you subscribe to DIRECTV) or TV programs. When you want to watch a DIRECTV channel: 1. Press INPUT on the remote control until the DIRECTV icon is highlighted in the channel banner. 2. Enter the channel number and press OK. The channel numbers are three or four digits long.
Using the Program Guides What is a Program Guide? Both of these guides can be viewed in different formats. 2 Using the remote 3 Basic Operation 4 Using the Program Guides 5 Audio Controls and timers 6 Using the Profiles 7 System Options and Preferences 8 Getting Assistance 9 Reference ➣ Using the program guides is easy as long as you remember to highlight items on the screen by pressing the arrow buttons on the remote control. Then, press OK to tune to that channel.
Using the Program Guides Bringing Up the Program Guides If you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you have access to two program guides: a DIRECTV guide and a TV program guide (for terrestrial programming). If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV programming, you will have one guide: the TV program guide. You can access the program guides by: • Pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control, or • Pressing MENU on the remote control and selecting Program Guide.
Using the Program Guides Anatomy of the TV Program Guide To access the TV program guide: 1. Press the INPUT button on the remote control until the TV icon is highlighted in the channel banner. 2. Press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the TV program guide. Note that the availability of TV program titles and information is dependent upon information provided by local broadcasters.
Using the Program Guides Anatomy of the DIRECTV Program Guide To access the DIRECTV® programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV service. Press the INPUT button until the DIRECTV icon in the channel banner is highlighted, then press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the DIRECTV® programming guide.
Using the Program Guides Getting Around in the Guides There are several ways to change channels and move around the TV and DIRECTV® programming guides. • Point to channels with the number buttons (0-9) You can quickly highlight any channel in the program guides by entering the channel number with the number buttons (0-9). For example, to highlight channel 228, press the numbers 2-2-8 and press OK on the remote control. To highlight channel 73, press 7-3 and OK.
Using the Program Guides Using the GUIDE Button Each press of the GUIDE button on the remote control takes you to an alternate type of TV or DIRECTV® programming guide: Detail Guide, SurfGuide™ (DIRECTV only), or Grid Guide. By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote control. You can change the default guide from the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or SurfGuide: 1. Select Preferences from the main menu. 2. Select Default Guide. 3.
Using the Program Guides The Other Guides Icon Besides the Detail Guide, Grid Guide, and SurfGuide™, there are more guide formats. The Other Guides icon at the bottom of the program guides lets you sort the guides by different variables, such as by channels, data, channel lists, and channel groups. • SurfGuide (available with DIRECTV only) Displays seven DIRECTV channels in a halfhour time-and-channel format, if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming.
Using the Program Guides The Attractions Guide shows coming DIRECTV events and programs. Exiting A Program Guide There are three ways to exit a guide: • Highlight a channel and press OK. • Highlight Exit and press OK. • Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote control. Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the DIRECTV® programming guide to show only the types of programs that interest you.
Using the Program Guides Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide by Topics The topics icon at the bottom of the DIRECTV® programming guide sorts the guide according to the current user’s preferences. Select the topics icon to sort the guide. After you select the topics icon, it changes to the topics themes icon. Select the topics themes icon to edit the current user’s themes preferences. These preferences are saved in each user’s profile.
Using the Program Guides Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide by Sports Select the sports icon to tell the DIRECTV® programming guide to list only DIRECTV sporting events. After you select the sports icon, it changes to the sports themes icon. Select the sports themes icon to sort the guide to list sports by type, such as basketball or soccer. Sports icon Sports themes icon Select a sports theme that interests you.
Using the Program Guides For example, to search for the program Auto Racing, the first letter you should highlight and select is “A.” (Words like “The”, “A”, and “An” appear at the end of a title.) All titles that begin with “A” appear in the AlphaSort list. Next, enter the letter “U”. All titles beginning with “AU” appear in the list. Programs that contain “AU” anywhere in their titles will appear at the end of the list.
Using the Program Guides 5. Select Run Scout. Scout will search for information in all DIRECTV® programming guide titles. 6. Check the Scout’s results by selecting the Scout icon from the program guide or channel banner, then selecting the Scout with binoculars icon next to it. 7. Select Scout Results. If the characters you entered appear anywhere within a program title, the program will be included in the Scout Results program list.
AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS Some Advanced Features Setup and connections Setup and connections ➣ The following section tells you how to adjust the audio quality of your HD receiver. It also shows you how to set timers to record or turn on your receiver at a specified time.
AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS Audio Controls The Audio menu lets you adjust the controls that deal with the TV’s audio outputs. To access the Audio menu, press MENU on the remote, then select Audio from the main menu. Optical Output When the HD receiver is connected to an optional, compatible, six-channel amplifier/ receiver and speakers via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the back panel, you receive Dolby Digital Surround Sound, if transmitted.
AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS Connections: The diagram below illustrates the equipment connections and home theatre speaker arrangements. Check your equipment’s user manuals for more detailed connection information. (Note: older digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection can create a high level of noise that may be harmful to your ears, and could damage headphones or speakers.
AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS SAP (Second Audio Program) The SAP (Second Audio Program) menu lets you choose the default setting for SAP when it is available. When set to SAP On, SAP plays the program’s second audio program, if one is available. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired or in a second language. SAP is broadcast in mono and is not available for digital programs.
AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS Timers Feature The Timers feature allows you to preset your HD receiver to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time. Editing or Canceling a Timer To use the Timers feature, select Timers from the main menu to bring up the Timers screen. Select a Timer (1-8) and then use the arrow buttons to complete the on-screen sentence. When the sentence is complete, select Run Timer.
AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS Schedule a Timer with the RECORD Button You can schedule a recording directly from the guide. 1. With a program highlighted, press the RECORD button on the remote. The Program Details screen appears. 2. To schedule a timer to record, select: • Record Program to set a timer to record the program. • Buy and Record (available with Pay Per View programs) to purchase the program and set up a timer to record the program.
Using the Profiles What’s a Profile? creating a profile’s TV and DIRECTV viewing lists. • setting spending limits. • setting DIRECTV, TV, and movie rating limits. • blocking unrated TV programs. • locking and unlocking a profile. 22 Using thethe remote Using remote 33 ➣ • Setup and connections Setup and connections ➣ This section describes the user profiles feature.
Using the Profiles About Profiles When you select Profiles from the main menu, you can create four different profiles in addition to the default “Family” profile. You can set up specific channels, rating limits, viewing hours, and spending limits for each profile. After you’ve set up these profiles, exit the menu system. Then press the WHO button on the remote control to scroll through your profiles and press OK to access a certain one.
Using the Profiles Check the channels you want to include in the list (programming subject to change). 3. Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV channel, and press OK to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to a certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote control. Or, page through the list using the channel up and down buttons. Checkmarked items appear in the DIRECTV channel list.
Using the Profiles 2. Use the digits or the up and down arrow buttons on the remote control to enter a single-program spending limit. 3. Lock the system. See “Locking the System” near the end of this section for details. After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter a password to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than your spending limit allows. The system will then temporarily unlock the limits you have set until the power is turned off.
Using the Profiles The TV Setup You can establish TV channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating limits for TV programs using the TV Setup menu. Editing Channels in a TV List You can create a TV channel list to establish which TV channels (including both analog and digital) the selected profile can access. To create the TV channel list: 1. Select a user. 2. Select TV Setup 3. Select Edit Channels. To start, you can add or delete all channels. 4.
Using the Profiles Setting the TV Rating The Set TV Rating menu enables you to program your HD receiver so children cannot see certain programs or channels. The last three choices in the TV Setup menu involve ratings software inside your HD receiver (often called V-Chip) which allows you to “block” TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. In other words, it lets you program your HD receiver so it will not display certain programs.
Using the Profiles To set TV programming limits: 1. From the main menu, select Profiles. 2. Select the user name you would like to set limits for through the Profiles menu. 3. Select TV Setup from the next menu. 4. Select Set TV Rating. Remember you are only blocking TV programs and movies for the one profile you select in the Profiles menu. If you would like to block different programs for different users, be sure to complete the process for each of them.
Using the Profiles Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch only TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y programs), then you need to block other programming with higher ratings. When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes.
Using the Profiles Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See “Setting the TV Rating” for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well. You must remember to lock the system for both TV and DIRECTV rating limits to take effect.
Using the Profiles Setting the Movie Rating You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Set Movie Rating menu: 1. From the main menu, select Profiles. 2. Select the user you for whom you would like to set limits. 3. Select TV Setup from the next menu. 4. Select Set Movie Rating. Please note that the rating limits you set while in the TV Setup menu apply only to TV programs—they do not apply to DIRECTV programs.
Using the Profiles Viewing Moving Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of the rating status buttons back to View: 1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View (V). 2. Use the arrows to highlight the status button you want to change. 3. Press OK to change its status back to View. Some movies may be given a “Not Rated” rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must separately set “Not Rated Movies” to View to see these movies.
Using the Profiles Choosing Your Profile Each time you turn on the HD receiver, the Family profile is selected by default. To select a different profile: 1. Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles in the channel banner. The WHO button toggles through the profiles. 2. When your profile appears, enter your four-digit personal password to access your profile. If the profile is not locked, you can just press OK to activate it.
Using the Profiles Locking and Unlocking a User Profile When you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not know the user password from accessing the locked profile. This applies only when they press WHO on the remote control. It does not prevent them from accessing and editing the profile via the main menu if they first enter the system password. When you lock a profile (excluding “Family”), you lock its channel limits, rating limits, and spending limits.
Using the Profiles Locking the System When you lock the system, all limits set up for all profiles are put into effect, regardless of whether the profile is locked or unlocked. Unlocked profiles require no user password to access their channel list if the system is locked. When the system is locked, you can still access a profile and watch a channel in its channel list (if the profile is locked, however, you must have the user password).
System Options and Preferences More Advanced Features • searching for all available channels • checking your mailbox • purchasing programs • setting up personal preferences • establishing system settings • using the FETCH button on the remote control 2 Using the remote 3 Basic Operation 4 Using the Program Guides 5 Audio Controls and timers ➣ selecting a signal source and type ➣ • Setup and connections ➣ This chapter describes the other options available to you such as: 11 ➣ 4
System Options and Preferences Changing the Signal Source The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, or DIRECTV. The same can be accomplished using the ANTENNA and INPUT buttons on your remote control. If you misplace your remote control, use the front panel buttons to access this menu and change the signal source. To access the Signal Source menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu. 2.
System Options and Preferences Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the HD receiver to search automatically for all the terrestrial channels available through the antenna inputs. When the HD receiver finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will not be placed the channel list. The Channel Search screen lets you choose to do either a Full Search or a Quick Search.
System Options and Preferences Mailbox If you have ordered DIRECTV® programming, the mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”—from your program providers. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service or special program offering. If you have new or unread mail, the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted. Checking Your Mail 1. Select Mailbox from the Systems Option menu or the mail icon from the channel banner to view your mail. 2.
System Options and Preferences Purchases: Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View programs (PPV) are DIRECTV programs that you purchase—like a movie ticket—if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. You can preview movies on certain channels to determine if you would like to purchase them. You may need to enter your four-digit system password to order a PPV program if it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Profiles menu.
System Options and Preferences Using the Attractions Guide Your program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in your DIRECTV program guide. These events are called “coming attractions” and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide. To access the Attractions Guide: 1. Press the DIRECTV button on the remote control. Then press GUIDE. 2. Use the down arrow icon to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen. 3. Select the Other Guides icon. 4. Select Attractions Guide.
System Options and Preferences Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Highlight an upcoming purchase from the DIRECTV Future Purchases screen. You can review the program description, as well as cancel an upcoming purchase. To cancel, select the program, and then press OK. The Future Purchases screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase. Setting the Time and Date You can set the current time and day, the current date, the time zone, and whether or not you observe daylight saving time.
System Options and Preferences Choosing an Output Channel You can choose which channel to view your HD receiver, either channel 3 or 4. If you select channel 4 and then select “Now” from the pop-up dialog box, be sure to immediately change your TV or monitor to channel 4—otherwise, your screen will be blank. Using the Preferences Menu The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your HD receiver to fit your personal preference. The following sections outline what you can do in this menu.
System Options and Preferences Screen Format Your selection in the Screen Format menu depends on the type of TV or monitor you are using with your HD receiver. With a 4:3 Ratio TV or Monitor If you are using a 4:3 ratio TV or monitor and receive an image with a 16:9 ratio, you need to specify how the image is displayed. Letterbox Choose this when receiving a 16:9 image and you want to see the original wide format. Letterboxing shrinks the picture so the entire image will fit on the screen.
System Options and Preferences Caption Mode You can also select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for displaying captioning information. The content of CC and Text are different; you can select which one you want to see on the screen. • CC displays information at any position on the screen. It overlays the text on top of the picture as it is received. • Text displays information at one particular position (such as the bottom third) of the screen.
Getting Assistance Setup and connections 2 Using the remote 3 Basic Operation 4 Using the Program Guides 5 Audio Controls and timers 6 Using the Profiles 7 System Options and Preferences 8 Getting Assistance ➣ If you run across any problems or need to rely on the system to give you feedback, you should use the Assistance menu to get information. This section explains the different types of assistance your system is capable of giving you.
Getting Assistance Running the Interactive Setup You should have completed the interactive setup the first time you plugged in your HD receiver. However, if you need to access the interactive setup again, you can access it through the Assistance menu. 1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu. 2. Select Assistance from the main menu. 3. Select Interactive Setup and follow the on-screen directions.
Getting Assistance Getting Antenna Information The Antenna Info menu helps you assess the availability of available TV channels. It is useful for checking the strength of digital channels, obtaining all channels possible, and adjusting any terrestrial TV antennas. • Press MENU to bring up the main menu, select Assistance, then Antenna Info. Note that if you highlight a channel in the Antenna Info menu, you tune to the channel and, if digital, receive a real-time update of the signal strength.
Getting Assistance Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Full instructions for installation are provided with your satellite dish antenna. To obtain your dish pointing coordinates: 1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the main menu. 2. Select Assistance then either Enter Zip Code or Enter Lat/Long. 3. Enter the appropriate numbers. You only need to use one of the available methods to find your dish pointing coordinates. If you know the Zip Code for the dish location, use that.
Getting Assistance 4. Use the arrows and OK button on the remote control to highlight and toggle between the satellites (available if you have specified that you have an elliptical, DIRECTV dish). Try to achieve the peak signal for each. Important Changing transponders is not the same as fine-tuning the dish. Although the signal strength may change, this may be due to different transponder power levels.
Getting Assistance Upgrades Language is forthcoming Off-Air Guides If you are certain your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong signal, but you are receiving invalid program guide information or are having trouble tuning to a channel, you can disable your system’s ability to acquire off-air TV program guides. If you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you will still receive DIRECTV programming guides if you do not receive TV program guides. To disable the TV program guide: 1.
Reference Additional Information Setup and connections 2 Using the remote 3 Basic Operation 4 Using the Program Guides 5 Audio Controls and timers 6 Using the Profiles 7 System Options and Preferences 8 Getting Assistance ➣ ➣ ➣ ➣ ➣ ➣ ➣ 9 ➣ This section contains troubleshooting information, your RCA limited warranty, and accessory ordering information.
Reference Troubleshooting Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Profiles menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “mode.” Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe a vacant channel or input is tuned. • If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 – same as CH3/4 switch on VCR.
Reference • Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be available to record or view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. To view this type of programming in standard definition format, you must also connect the Audio/Video jacks to the monitor. Problems with your system password • If you remove your access card from the slot on the back of the HD receiver, your system password will default back to what it was before you entered the access card.
Reference RCA High Definition (HD) Digital Receiver Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor. • The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
Reference • Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale. • A brief note describing your receiver’s problem. • Your name, address and phone number. Option II: 1. We will send a replacement unit to our exchange point. 2. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival. 3. Take your unit and evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit. Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit. 4.
Reference Product Registration: Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your Digital Receiver. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for a warranty coverage. How state law relates to warranty: This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. If you purchased your product outside the United States: • This warranty does not apply.
Reference Radio Interference This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation.
Reference Accessory Information The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables. Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs. VH83 Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio/ Video Cable is a double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. It can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. The cable is colorcoded and shielded.
Reference VCR1 ON •OFF DV D TV VCR2 AU X MU TE + VOL CH HD RCVR WHO VOL FETC H CH GU IDE GO BACK INFO OK ME NU 1 2 4 7 Part No. VH81 Screw-on antenna cable* (6-ft) VH82 $5.45 Push-on antenna cable* (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Weatherproof “F” Connector (2) D905 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $8.95 S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913 $8.95 2-way Signal Splitter* VH47 $3.
Reference Placing an Order Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ® IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.
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Reference Index A Caption A-Z icon 34, 40 Access card 9, 77 Changing Display 71 Mode 72 Number 20 Slot on the receiver 9 Accessories 86 Age-based ratings 54 Channels 29, 30 From the TV guide to the DIRECTV guide 32 A 64 ANTENNA IN jacks 9 B 64 Button on the front panel 8 Information 75 Receiving signals 75 AphaSort 40 Arrows on remote 23 Assistance menu 73 ATSC 4 Attractions guide 68 Audio Audio/Video jacks, cable 7 Language 46 Quality controls 44 AUDIO (R and L) jacks 9 Audio language icon 28 AUX
Reference Index L Other guides Language 46 LED light 22 Listing all DIRECTV programs 40 Lock icon 62 Locking OUT TO TV jack 9 Output channel 70 Overheated components 6 The system 28, 52, 58, 62 M Mail icon 66 Mailbox Checking your mail 66 Deleting mail 66 Icon 28 Maximum signal strength 77 MENU button 8, 23 Menu system Icons 47 Timers 47 Menus Icons 62 Profiles 50 Movie Ratings 58 Blocking 57, 58 Viewing 59 Themes icon 39 Mute 22 N Naming profiles 50 New access card 77 Not rated Movies 59 Programs
Reference Index By topics 39 Using sports icon 40 Using topics icon 38 U Unlocking Sorting by Profiles 60 The system 28, 62 Scout button 41 Spending limit 51 Sports Unrated Movies 59 Programs and shows 54 Shows 59 Icon 40 Themes icon 40 Station name Retrieving 75 STOP button 23 Subchannel number 33 SurfGuide 36 System Lock 57, 58, 62 Password 62 Test 77 Unlock 62 T Telephone jack and cord 7 Terrestrial antennas 4, 75 Text Closed caption 72 Time Icons 47 Time and date 69 Timer feature Editing or
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and is used with permission.
