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FCC Warning Class B Computing Device Information to the User This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 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 interference to radio communications.
D10-CHAPTER 0-1 6/14/04 7:10 PM Page 2 Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.
D10-CHAPTER 0-1 6/14/04 7:10 PM Page 3 Important Safety Information 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
D10-CHAPTER 0-1 6/14/04 7:10 PM Page 4 Notices Attention Telephone Line Interruption A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV® Pay Per View functionality and DIRECTV subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV® Receiver are toll free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds.
D10-CHAPTER 0-1 6/14/04 7:10 PM Page 5 Program Recording Restrictions All other taping is expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be taped. An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your program provider for details. Owner's Record The model number, serial numbers, Access Card Number and Receiver ID are located on the rear panel of the DIRECTV® Receiver. The number for the Access Card is on the back of the card and on the carton label.
D10-CHAPTER 0-1 6/14/04 7:10 PM Page 6 Limited 90 Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV® Receiver (Model Number: D10-200) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of purchase. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.
D10-CHAPTER 0-1 6/14/04 7:10 PM Page 7 • Reception transmission problems caused by signal conditions, telephone line, or cable or antenna systems outside the unit. • A product that has been modified or adapted to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications. • A product used for commercial or institutional purposes.
D10-CHAPTER 0-1 6/14/04 7:10 PM Page 8 ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A., THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, AGREEMENTS AND SIMILAR OBLIGATIONS OF DIRECTV.
D10-CHAPTER 0-1 6/14/04 7:10 PM Page 9 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC. To meet FCC requirement, only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.
D10-CHAPTER 0-1 6/14/04 7:10 PM Page 10 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Protect your DIRECTV® System with the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN. For a low monthly fee, the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN covers all the components of your DIRECTV System, giving you peace of mind and comprehensive support to ensure that you and your family enjoy nonstop DIRECTV® entertainment. DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN BENEFITS Your DIRECTV Limited Warranty provides certain remedies for this receiver during the stated coverage term.
D10-CHAPTER 0-1 6/14/04 7:10 PM Page 11 SIGN UP FOR THE DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN TODAY If you have standard DIRECTV Receiver(s), visit DIRECTV.com and SIGN IN using the simple steps below or call 1-800-DIRECTV. 1. SIGN IN with your user name and password, or click on the “Register now” link and go through the easy steps, then continue with Step 2. 2. SELECT Option B, and then click the “Next” button at the bottom of the page. 3.
D10-CHAPTER 0-1 6/14/04 TA B L E 7:10 PM OF Page 12 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Box contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Front panel controls and lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Back of the DIRECTV® Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D10-CHAPTER 0-1 6/14/04 TA B L E 7:10 PM OF Page 13 CONTENTS Chapter 5: User profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 User profiles basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Editing user profile names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Editing channel lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Setting ratings limits . . .
D10-CHAPTER 1-1 1 6/14/04 7:10 PM Page 14 CHAPTER 1 Getting started Chapter 1: Getting started This chapter tells you everything you need to know before you start setting up and using your DIRECTV® Receiver.
D10-CHAPTER 1-1 6/14/04 1 7:10 PM Page 15 CHAPTER 1 Getting started Front panel controls and lights Œ ´ ˇ ¨ ˆ Ø ∏ ” ’ ˝ Œ POWER Turns your receiver on and Standby. ´ Remote Control Sensor Point your remote control at this sensor when operating your receiver. ˇ GUIDE Displays the on-screen Program Guide. ¨ MENU Displays the Main Menu. ˆ UP/DOWN, LEFT/RIGHT These buttons navigate left, right, up, or down in the on-screen Guide and menu system.
D10-CHAPTER 1-1 1 6/14/04 7:11 PM Page 16 CHAPTER 1 Getting started Back of the DIRECTV® Receiver Œ ´ ˇ ¨ ˆ Ø ∏ ” ’ Œ SATELLITE IN The RG-6 cable from the satellite dish connects to this jack. ´ LOW SPEED DATA Service only. (Not available to users) ˇ OUT TO TV Using an RF coaxial cable, this jack connects the DIRECTV Receiver to your TV or VCR. ¨ OFF AIR IN The cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish) connects to this jack.
D10-CHAPTER 1-1 1 6/14/04 7:11 PM Page 17 CHAPTER 1 Getting started Installing the batteries in the remote control You’ve unpacked the receiver and reviewed its front and back panels. Now it’s time to start setting up. The first step is to install the batteries in your remote control. 1 Unlatch the battery compartment cover on the back of remote control. 2 Insert 2 AA batteries as shown, making sure the + and – ends of each battery line up with the corresponding marks in the battery compartment.
D10-CHAPTER 1-1 1 6/14/04 7:11 PM Page 18 CHAPTER 1 Getting started Inserting the Access Card The next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver. (You will not be able to view DIRECTV® programming unless the Access Card is properly inserted into the DIRECTV® Receiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box. 1 2 Locate the ACCESS CARD slot. The slot is located on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Insert the Access Card.
D10-CHAPTER 1-1 6/14/04 2 7:11 PM Page 19 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting This chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTV® Receiver.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 20 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Jacks and cables The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV® Receiver. ANTENNA terminals (cable not included) Use ANT. IN terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system using an RG-6 coaxial cable. SATELLITE IN terminals can be used to connect Satellite dish input.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 21 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Telephone jack and cord The TEL LINE jack and the included telephone cord connect your DIRECTV® Receiver to a phone line. If your home does not have RJ-11 type phone jacks, please contact your phone company to get one installed. A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV® Pay Per View functionality and DIRECTV subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV® Receiver are toll-free.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 22 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Connecting your DIRECTV® Receiver Your DIRECTV Receiver supports a variety of connection possibilities to ensure that it is compatible with whatever type of TV, VCR, or A/V receiver you might have. This manual describes five different setup possibilities in detail. The one that is right for you depends on what type of A/V equipment you have in addition to your DIRECTV Receiver.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 6/14/04 2 6:23 PM Page 23 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Connection option A: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable only If connection option A best matches your needs, follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure your TV and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 24 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Connection option B: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables If connection option B best matches your needs, follow these steps: 24 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure your TV and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. 6 (Optional) if your TV has an S-Video input jack, connect one end of an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 25 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting To watch DIRECTV® programming Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. This is a setting on your TV usually controlled by a Video, Input, or Mode button. See the manual for your TV for instructions.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 26 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Connection option C: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only If connection option C best matches your needs, follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 26 Make sure your TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 27 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting To watch DIRECTV® programming With your VCR in TV mode or powered off, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on the position of the CH 3/4 switch on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver). Channel 3 is the default setting. The position of the CH 3/4 switch on your DIRECTV Receiver should match the setting of the similar CH 3/4 switch on your VCR.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 28 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Connection option D: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables If connection option D best matches your needs, follow these steps: 28 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure your TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. 6 Matching like colors, connect another set of A/V cables (not included) to the other set of audio and video output jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 29 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting To watch DIRECTV® programming Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. (This is a setting on your TV usually controlled by a Video, Input, or Mode button. See your TV manual for help.) Also make sure your VCR is turned on.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 6/14/04 2 6:23 PM Page 30 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Connection option E: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver If connection option E best matches your needs, follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. 7 8 Connect another set of A/V cables (not included) to the second set of audio and video output jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 31 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting To watch DIRECTV® programming Set your A/V receiver and TV to the appropriate input mode. See the manuals for your A/V receiver and TV for instructions.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 32 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Turning on the DIRECTV® Receiver for the first time You have completed the connection steps and are ready to start using your DIRECTV® Receiver. The first step is to turn on the DIRECTV® Receiver. 1 Turn on your TV and set it to display the signal from your DIRECTV® Receiver. If you connected the DIRECTV® Receiver to video input jacks on your TV, you will need to set your TV to display the input from these jacks.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 33 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles The Dish Pointing menu item in the Set Dish 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 your satellite dish, or if you need to realign it, follow these instructions to find the exact angles you should use to point your dish: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button on your remote control.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 34 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Checking the satellite signal strength The Signal Meter allows you to check the strength of the signal from the satellite to your satellite dish. This is useful while setting up your satellite dish, and while troubleshooting any reception problems you may encounter.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 35 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Setting the dish type To function properly, your DIRECTV® Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish you are using. You can specify the dish type using the instructions here, or you can follow the steps on page 36 to use the Auto Detection menu item to automatically set the dish type.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 36 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Using Auto Detection to set the dish type To function properly, your DIRECTV® Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish you are using. You can specify the dish type using the instructions on page 35, or you can follow the steps below to use the Auto Detection menu item to automatically set the dish type.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 37 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Testing the DIRECTV® Receiver The System Test feature allows you to quickly check the status of the satellite signal, your Access Card, Receiver ID, LNB Output, your phone line Connection, Audio Detect, and LNB Voltage and connection. This is helpful while troubleshooting any problem you may experience with your DIRECTV® receiver.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 38 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Testing the Signal Strength The DIRECTV Receiver shall have a matrix that shows the signal strength of all transponders per orbital position in one table. This matrix is in addition to showing the signal strength of each active transponder individually in the system setup menu. To start the Signal Strength test, follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button on your remote control.
D10-CHAPTER 2-1 2 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 39 CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Activating your DIRECTV account After you have installed and connected the the satellite dish and DIRECTV® Receiver, you must contact your service provider to create an account. To order programming from DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). Check with your retailer or visit www.DIRECTV.com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 40 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Chapter 3: Watching TV This chapter covers all of the things you can do with the Program Guides and other features that let you control the way you watch TV.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 6/14/04 3 6:23 PM Page 41 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Slide Switch VOL +/- Tells the current state of your remote control. Selects a target device to be controlled i.e., TV, VCR, DVD,DIRECTV. It works only after the remote control has been programmed. Adjust the volume level of your TV (once the remote control has been programmed). You can control the volume when in TV or VCR model. TV INPUT Press this button to switch the TV between its video input modes.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 42 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Changing channels All available channels from any of these sources will appear in the Guide, and can be tuned in using the CHAN …/† buttons and the 0 - 9 number buttons on your remote control. The Channel Banners that appear on the screen as you change channels (or when you press the INFO button) indicate the signal type for the program you are watching.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 43 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV The Full Channel Banner The Channel Banner provides quick information as you button channels on your DIRECTV® Receiver. If you want to see information about the channel you are currently watching, simply press the INFO button on your DIRECTV® Receiver’s remote control. Pressing the INFO button displays the Full Channel Banner. The Full Channel Banner displays all the information in the Channel Banner, plus more details about the program.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 44 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV The Program Detail Screen If you want to see more information than is presented in either the Channel Banner or the Full Channel Banner, you can press the INFO button three times to display the Program Detail Screen. The Program Detail Screen displays all of the information provided in the Channel Banner and Full Channel Banner, plus complete details about the program and a list of actions you can take related to the program.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 6/14/04 3 6:23 PM Page 45 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Program Detail Screen actions In addition to a description of the program you are watching, the Program Detail Screen provides a list of actions you can take related to that program. Here are descriptions of the actions that might be available for a program. NOTE not all actions are available for every program.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 46 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Using the Guide The 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 clearing the Guide To display or clear the Guide: 1 2 3 To display the Guide, press the GUIDE button on your remote control. The Guide appears.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 47 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Getting around in the Guide You can use the Guide to get detailed information about the channels and programs it contains. Here’s how: 1 2 3 4 To highlight different program listings in the Guide, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up or down in the channel list, or forward and backward in time.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 6/14/04 3 6:23 PM Page 48 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Tuning to a channel with the Guide To tune to a program or channel listed in the Guide: Highlight the program or channel you want to watch. 1 2 Press the SELECT button. The Guide disappears, and the channel you selected fills the screen. Searching for programs You can search the entire list of programs stored in your DIRECTV Receiver’s program guide to find exactly the program you wish to see.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 49 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV 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 title you know, search by title. Searching by text looks at both credits and titles to find programs that match your search terms.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 50 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Searching by Category When you search by category, you narrow down the list of programs by choosing from program categories and sub-categories. 1 2 While viewing the Guide, press the ACTIVE button on your remote control. A search list appears, allowing you to choose a type of search. Highlight By Category, then press the SELECT button. The Search By Category screen appears.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 51 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV To change the audio format for a program you are watching, follow these steps: While viewing a program, press the INFO button on your remote control. The Brief or Full Channel Banner appears. 1 2 2 Press the right-arrow button. A list of available audio formats for the program you are watching appears. Highlight the audio format you wish to hear for the program, then press the SELECT button.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 52 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Ordering pay per view programs To order a pay per view program: Locate and highlight the program you wish to purchase in the Guide. You can purchase current programs (as long as the program is less than half over) or future programs. 1 2 Press the INFO button on your remote control. The Program Details screen appears, with the list of available actions for that program.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 53 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Reviewing your pay per view purchases Your DIRECTV Receiver allows you to review your past pay per view purchases, to view a list of upcoming pay per view purchases, and to cancel upcoming pay per view purchases. Viewing your Past Purchase list To see a list of pay per view programs that you purchased and watched, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 54 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Viewing your Future Purchase list To see a list of pay per view programs that you purchased but have not yet watched, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. 1 2 3 4 5 Highlight the Purchases menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Purchases menu appears. Highlight the Future Purchases menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Future Purchases screen appears.
D10-CHAPTER 3-1 3 6/14/04 6:23 PM Page 55 CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Canceling a pay per view purchase To cancel the purchase of a pay per view program that you purchased but have not yet watched, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. 1 2 3 4 Highlight the Purchases menu item, then press the SELECT button. Highlight the Future Purchases menu item, then press the SELECT button.
D10-CHAPTER 4-1 4 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 56 CHAPTER 4 Program reminders Chapter 4: Program reminders This chapter tells you how to use your DIRECTV Receiver to set timers that can remind you when a program is about to begin. The sections of this chapter include: Scheduling program reminders Reviewing and modifying reminders Scheduling program reminders You can set to help you manage your TV viewing: You can schedule a reminder to alert you when a program is about to begin.
D10-CHAPTER 4-1 4 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 57 CHAPTER 4 Program reminders Reviewing and modifying reminders The Timers item in the Setup menu allows you to review, modify, or create new program reminders. Here’s how: Press the MENU button on your remote control. 1 2 3 4 5 Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Setup menu appears. Highlight the Timers menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Timers screen appears.
D10-CHAPTER 5-1 5 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 58 CHAPTER 5 User profiles Chapter 5: User profiles This chapter tells you how to modify and select user profiles.
D10-CHAPTER 5-1 5 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 59 CHAPTER 5 User profiles Editing user profile names The four profiles named User 1 - 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 - 4 profiles to anything you wish, using up to eight letters and numbers. 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control. The Main menu appears. 2 Highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the SELECT button. The PROFILES menu appears.
D10-CHAPTER 5-1 5 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 60 CHAPTER 5 User profiles Editing channel lists You can edit channel lists to simplify your channel surfing by removing channels that you never watch from your channel list. Editing a channel list for a user profile has two effects : When that user profile is the active profile, it sets which channels are skipped as you change channels with the CH and CH buttons on your remote control.
D10-CHAPTER 5-1 5 5 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 61 CHAPTER 5 User profiles Edit the list using the controls as described below. Channels that are removed from the channel list do not appear in the Program Guide, and they are skipped when you change channels with the CH and CH buttons. Channels included in the channel list. To remove a channel from the list, highlight it, then press SELECT on your remote control. Channels not included in the channel list.
D10-CHAPTER 5-1 5 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 62 CHAPTER 5 User profiles Setting the ratings limits for TV programs To set the maximum viewable TV program rating for the TV programs, follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 62 Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the SELECT button. The PROFILES menu appears. The FAMILY profile is highlighted. Press the SELECT button to display the FAMILY profile menu. The FAMILY profile menu appears.
D10-CHAPTER 5-1 6/14/04 5 6:24 PM Page 63 CHAPTER 5 User profiles Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Entire Audience rating screen: TV-G: General audience. Although not specifically designed for children, most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. TV-PG: Parental guidance suggested. This program may not be suitable for younger children. TV-14: Parents strongly cautioned.
D10-CHAPTER 5-1 6/14/04 5 4 5 6 7 8 6:24 PM Page 64 CHAPTER 5 User profiles Highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Rating Limit menu appears. Movies is highlighted. Press the SELECT button to display the Movies screen. The Movies screen appears. Use the arrow and SELECT buttons on your remote control to select the ratings you wish to block your family from viewing. Programs that are rated at or above the level you select will be blocked when your system is locked.
D10-CHAPTER 5-1 5 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 65 CHAPTER 5 User profiles Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases To set whether pay per view programs can be purchased on your DIRECTV® Receiver, use the Pay Per View option in the Family profile menu. The Pay Per View Allow/Block setting in the Family profile applies any time the system is locked, regardless of which user profile is active.
D10-CHAPTER 5-1 5 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 66 CHAPTER 5 User profiles Setting a pay per view spending limit To limit the dollar amount that can be spent for each pay per view program, use the Spending Limit option in the FAMILY profile menu. Spending Limit sets in the Family profile apply any time the system is locked, regardless of which user profile is active. Here’s how to set a spending limit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 66 Press the MENU button on your remote control.
D10-CHAPTER 5-1 5 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 67 CHAPTER 5 User profiles Setting the screen color and translucency For each of the profiles, you can set the screen color and translucency level used to display Menu and Guide screens. Screen colors can be set for the Family profile and the four User profiles. You can also choose from four levels of translucency: Translucency can be set for the Family profile and the four User profiles.
D10-CHAPTER 5-1 5 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 68 CHAPTER 5 User profiles Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV® System If you have 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 later change those settings, you will need to unlock the system to access the controls for those settings. Locking the system involves entering a four-digit password. You will need to remember this password to unlock the system.
D10-CHAPTER 5-1 6 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 69 CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, and upgrades This chapter tells you how to use the DIRECTV menu system to control the way your DIRECTV® Receiver operates.
D10-CHAPTER 6-1 6 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 70 CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Setting system preferences The Setup menu in your DIRECTV® Receiver’s Menu system allows you to control many of the functions of the DIRECTV® Receiver. The first set of items you can control are system preferences. Specifically, these preferences you can set include: Screen format The default screen color for Menu and Guide screens. The default translucency for Menu and Guide screens.
D10-CHAPTER 6-1 6 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 71 CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Setting the default screen color and translucency The Screen Color menu item in the Preferences menu allows you to set a default screen color that will be used to display the Menu and Guide screens. There are four color choices named for the four seasons: Spring (green), Summer (blue), Fall (amber), Winter (violet).
D10-CHAPTER 6-1 6 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 72 CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Setting the Default Audio preference Programs broadcast with digital audio often provide a number of language choices. This preference setting tells your DIRECTV® Receiver which language to use for digital audio broadcasts offering a choice of formats. To set the Default Audio preference, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control.
D10-CHAPTER 6-1 6 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 73 CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Reviewing and controlling Caller ID The Caller ID item in the Setup menu allows you to view a list of calls that you have received on the telephone line connected to your DIRECTV® Receiver. It also allows you to control whether the Caller ID feature is turned on or off. The Caller ID feature only works if you subscribe to the caller ID service provided by your local telephone service.
D10-CHAPTER 6-1 6 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 74 CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Identifying callers With Caller ID turned on, when a call is made to the phone line connected to your DIRECTV® Receiver, a message appears on your TV screen telling you the number of the caller. To clear the message from your screen, press the SELECT button. To set your DIRECTV® Receiver not to display caller ID messages, highlight the on-screen Disable button, then press the SELECT button.
D10-CHAPTER 6-1 6 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 75 CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Setting the Local Time options The Local Time setting (in the Installation section of the Setup menu) allows you to control whether to allow your service provider to automatically control two time settings: the time zone your DIRECTV® Receiver uses, and whether your DIRECTV® Receiver observes Daylight Savings Time.
D10-CHAPTER 6-1 6/14/04 6 7 6:24 PM Page 76 CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Highlight Time Zone menu item, then press the SELECT button. A list appears from which you can choose your local time zone. Highlight your Time Zone, then press the SELECT button. The list disappears, and the Time Zone menu item reflects your choice. 8 9 10 Highlight the DST Observation menu item, then press the SELECT button.
D10-CHAPTER 6-1 6 6/14/04 6:24 PM Page 77 CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your DIRECTV® Receiver The System menu allows you to view a list of important details about your DIRECTV Receiver, as well as a list of features supported by your DIRECTV Receiver. To view this information, use the System Information and System Features items in the System portion of the Setup menu.
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 6/14/04 7 6:25 PM Page 78 CHAPTER 7 Programming the remote control Chapter 7: Programming the remote control This chapter explains how to program your remote control so that you can use it to operate your TV, VCR, or other A/V equipment.
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 7 6/14/04 6:25 PM Page 79 CHAPTER 7 Programming the remote control Volume Control Lock/Unlock If Volume Lock is on, the Volume Up/Down keys operate as control keys to control the volume-locked devices regardless of the position of the slide switch. Volume Lock Locks the volume keys for a particular device. Move the Slide switch to the required mode. 1 2 3 4 Press MUTE + SELECT and hold down both keys for 3 seconds (until the LED blinks twice).
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 7 6/14/04 6:25 PM Page 80 CHAPTER 7 Programming the remote control Channel Control Lock/Unlock If Channel Lock is on, the CH+, CH-, ENTER and PREV keys operate as control keys to control SAT devices regardless of the position of the slide switch. Locking the keys to SAT Press MUTE + SELECT and hold down both keys for 3 seconds (until the LED blinks twice). 1 2 3 Enter 9 ➔ 7 ➔ 3 and wait for a second (until the LED blinks twice). Enter CH+. The LED will blink twice.
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 7 6/14/04 6:25 PM Page 81 CHAPTER 7 Programming the remote control Hide TV Input Key Press MUTE + SELECT and hold down both keys for 3 seconds (until the LED blinks twice). 1 2 Enter 9 ➔ 6 ➔ 0. The LED will blink four times. NOTE The TV INPUT key only functions for a TV programmed in the TV switch position. Manufacturing Reset Clears all Setup features including those related to the ID code Setup.
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 6/14/04 7 6:25 PM Page 82 CHAPTER 7 Programming the remote control Code lists Use these lists to find the codes you need to program your DIRECTV® Receiver’s remote control to operate your other A/V devices. For brands with multiple codes listed, try the codes in order until you find one that works for your device.
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 7 6/14/04 6:25 PM Page 83 CHAPTER 7 Programming the remote control DirecTV SATELLITE RECEIVERS TELEVISION (continued) Brand names Code numbers Brand names Code numbers DirecTV 00001, 00002, 00003, 00004 Daewoo 10451, 11661, 10672, 10092 10145 10017 10180, 10178 10774, 10720 10000 10154, 10236, 10463, 10180, 10178, 10171, 10179, 10177 10030 10154 10179, 10809, 10683, 10853 10180, 10171, 10179 10180 11756, 11755 10047, 10051, 10451, 10178, 10021, 11447 10017, 10030 10030, 10178
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 6/14/04 7 Page 84 CHAPTER 7 Programming the remote control TELEVISION (continued) TELEVISION (continued) Brand names Code numbers Brand names Code numbers Luxman LXI 10056 10047, 10054, 10154, 10156, 10178 10054, 10030, 10706, 10179 10016 10054, 10030 10250, 10650 10178, 10145 10154, 10250, 10463, 10150, 10178, 10179, 10016 10150, 10030, 10178 10047, 10017, 10051 10021 10093, 10150, 11250, 10178 10843, 10700 10093 10060, 10030, 10056 10180 10156, 10178, 10866 10030, 11704, 10056,
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 6/14/04 7 6:25 PM Page 85 CHAPTER 7 Programming the remote control TELEVISION (continued) VCR (continued) Brand names Code numbers Brand names Code numbers TMK TNCi Toshiba 10178, 10056, 10177 10017 10154, 10156, 10060, 10650, 11704, 10845 10463 10030 10053 10054 10178 11755 10054, 10030, 10178, 10866, 10016, 10179, 10021, 10056 10156 10463 10030 10017, 10463, 10178, 10092, 10016 Curtis Mathes 20060, 20035, 20162, 21035 20240 20045, 20278, 21278 20042 20039, 20038 20000 20037
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 6/14/04 7 6:25 PM Page 86 CHAPTER 7 Programming the remote control VCR (continued) Brand names Code numbers Brand names Code numbers Matsushita MEI Memorex 20035, 20162 20035 20035, 20162, 20037, 20048, 20039, 20047, 20240, 20000, 20104, 20209, 20479, 21237 20240, 20043 20240 20042 20067, 20043, 20807 20035, 20048 20240, 20000 20000, 20072 20104, 20067, 20038 20037 20240 20035 21062, 20162, 20037, 20048, 20104, 20432 20184, 20209, 20002, 21479, 20479 21062, 20035, 20162, 20616, 20
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 7 6/14/04 6:25 PM Page 87 CHAPTER 7 Programming the remote control VCR (continued) DIGITAL VIDEO DISC (DVD) (continued) Brand names Code numbers Brand names Code numbers White Westinghouse XR-1000 Yamaha Zenith 20209, 20072 20035, 20000, 20072 20038 20039, 20033, 20000, 20209, 20479, 21479 JVC Kenwood KLH Koss Lasonic Magnavox Marantz Memorex Microsoft Mintek Mitsubishi Nesa Norcent Onkyo Oritron Panasonic Philips 20558, 20623, 20867 20490, 20534 20717, 21020 20651 20798 20503
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 A 6/14/04 6:25 PM Page 88 APPENDIX Troubleshooting and specifications Appendix: Troubleshooting and specifications Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV® Receiver: Troubleshooting Q A I have no picture and no sound and the POWER light does not light. Make sure your DIRECTV® Receiver is plugged into a working power outlet. If the outlet is connected, make sure it turned on.
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 A 6/14/04 6:25 PM Page 89 APPENDIX Troubleshooting and specifications Q A I cannot view a program. Make sure your subscription includes the channel you want to watch. Call your service provider if you are not sure. Make sure your system is not locked by looking for the locked icon ( ) in the channel banner. 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.
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 A 6/14/04 6:25 PM Page 90 APPENDIX Troubleshooting and specifications Specifications Here are the technical specifications for the DIRECTV® Receiver. Power supply Input Voltage AC 120V, 60Hz (SMPS type) Power Consumption 24W max Physical Specification Size (W X H X D) 12.2 in.(W) X 2.24 in.(H) X 8.11 in.(D) (310mm x 56.8mm x 206mm) Weight (Net) 1.4 Kg Weight (Gross) 3.
D10-CHAPTER 7-1 6/14/04 A 6:25 PM Page 91 APPENDIX Troubleshooting and specifications Input/Output Interface LNB 1 input (SATELLITE IN) ANT input 1 input (AIR IN) TV output TV out Video output 2 RCA / Cinch 1 S-Video Audio output 4 RCA / Cinch (2 pairs X Left & Right) Access Card 1 Access Card slot Accessories Cables: 1 power cord 1 phone cable 1 A/V (RCA) cable 1 S-VIDEO cable Remote control 1 universal remote control (with 2 batteries) Card 1 Conditional Access Card Manual 1 Owner
