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1. e Move the satellite receiver away from equipment receiving interference e Plug the satellite receiver into a different wall outlet so the receiver and equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits If these measures do not eliminate interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies 72 Chapter 5 RG 6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof F connectors comes in a variety of lengths S Video Cable comes in 12 foot lengths Self Installer s Kit contains all the cable and hardware needed to install the dish and connect the system Remote Control replaces a lost remote Or order a second AO oOV TN Ye O sU eys ODO i OY LV o i DL id BIAICIOOO Eight outlet surge protection for cable TV satellite systems and other electronics Comes with a 50 000 equipment guarantee Chapter 5 remote for convenience Other Information Accessory Order Form Description Part No Price Qty Total 12 feet DT12C 14 95 25 feet DT25C 24
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3. For example if you are interested in how to prepare food enter a common term you think would occur in program information like cooking When you have finished entering your topic select Run Scout If cooking appears within a program title or program description the program will be included in the Scout Results program list Once you have set up a Scout menu item you can check its status by highlighting it A highlighted binoculars icon means that a Scout menu item has found results Scout continually searches for requested information whether the box is on or off You can also select Run Scoutto do an immediate search after setting up a scout Check a Scout menu item s results by selecting that Scout menu item When you highlight that Scout the results are displayed on the right side Down Arrow The down arrow icon allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide Point to the down arrow icon and then press OK to scroll down through the program guide Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Using the Menu System Chapter Overview e Using the Menu System e Program Guides e Messages e Using the Purchases Menu e Recording with Timers e User Profiles e Personal Settings e System Setup Changing Entertainment Again Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 41 Using On Screen Menus e a Wednesday 12 25 ook pes PEA ee 8 15 PM Family Go Back Messages
4. 209 ma IME G AZ fis y e English 7 30pm 8 30pm Cm 00 COMPONENT VIDEO On screen Program Guides Description Available on screen guides include a new Advanced Program Guide which stores up to seven days of programming information and lists five different channels of programming at a glance Requirements Complete the on screen assisted setup You ll find detailed instructions how to do this in Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Interactive Channel Banner Description A transparent banner at the top of the picture allows direct access to the key features of the digital satellite receiver including a way to display the Main Menu viewing suggestions program details on screen Caller ID Display capability The Guardian channel locking system on screen message display the Scout keyword phrase and the AlphaSort alphabetical search features and alternate audio offerings Requirements Press the INFO button on the remote control Highlight different icons using the remote control s arrow buttons Select the highlighted icon using the remote control s OK button Dolby Digital Sound Capability Description Dolby Digital when available provides six independent soundtrack channels through the optical and coaxial output jacks When connected to an optional compatible six channel amplifier receiver and speakers these connections provide Dolby Digital Surround Sound Requirements
5. G 1 6 space backspace hannel List Ta FL AM AAT 3 SS a Tt ia mwas ESPN BRAVO sN 273 ESP2 209 ARAE CM The CMT seyi I lt 547 f an T Al CHA yy Ae ran HGTV TNN 229 lv 3253 Y Using On Screen Menus Setting the Profile Name The first step when creating a new profile is to set a name This will be the name that appears when repeatedly pressing the WHOeINPUT button To set the profile name 1 In the Profiles menu press the 1 button to select Name 2 Use the remote controls arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select the different letters of the profile name Copying Profile Settings To make creating or editing a profile easier your digital satellite receiver gives you the ability to use the settings of a previously set profile To copy the settings of an existing profile 1 In the Profiles menu press the 2 button to select Copy Settings 2 Use the remote control s arrow buttons to select the proper profile to copy settings from Press the remote control s OK button to select the desired profile 4 Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select the COPY button at the bottom of the screen Creating a Profile Channel List 1 Select Edit Channels 2 Use the arrow buttons to highlight a channel and press OK to remove or replace the check mark Checkmarked items appear in the channel list Add or Delete All Channels You might b
6. This feature allows you to change the channel to which the satellite receiver broadcasts its signal The default setting is channel 3 Note If you used A V cables to connect your digital satellite receiver to your TV then you must use the TV s video line input to see the satellite broadcast Remote Setup This allows you to choose which remote control button will control the digital satellite receiver You can choose between SAT and AUX buttons The default is SAT Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to make your choice RF Remote Setup This feature allows you to configure the RF remote control s privacy code This is the best way to avoid interference between your satellite receiver s remote control and other Thomson RF remote controls This is helpful if you are using two satellite receivers each with RF remote controls Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to make your choice Follow the on screen instructions for details Picture Size Selecting Picture Size allows you to select the type of TV connected to the receiver You can choose between Normal 4X3 or Cinema 16X9 The default is Normal Dolby Digital This menu feature allows the system s audio output to use Dolby Digital quality sound You must have the digital satellite system attached to a Dolby Digital enabled receiver or decoder via the DIGITAL AUDIO output jacks on back of the satellite receiver in order for this featu
7. DVD Tells the remote to operate the DVD player Note that this button is only functional with RCA GE and Proscan DVD players FETCH Displays the Fetch menu with up to eight different actions or executes a single task depending on the preferences set GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two selected channels In the menu system returns you to the previous screen GUIDE Brings up the program guide Subsequent presses of the GUIDE button switch between the Detail and Grid guide formats INFO Brings up the on screen channel banner password challenge or purchase offer screen In the program guides press to get information about the highlighted program or channel In the menu system this button displays context sensitive help for highlighted control elements LED Light Emitting Diode This light is illuminated with each valid button press When programming the remote control it flashes or turns on or off to indicate programming status MENU Displays the Main menu When you are using the remote control to Operate an RCA GE or Proscan VCR the remote is in VCR mode the MENU button functions as a Program button MUTE When the remote is programmed to control a TV this button reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK i interactive Selects a highlighted choice if you are in the menu system Press the OK button when the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE icon CED appears during in
8. O 00 SATELLITE LOW SPEED IN DATA OUTTOTV IN FROM ANT A A A PE ee NE 92 Y A a SS a 4 Cable or modular Satellite Dish 1 2 Off air phone jack Ant nna Antenna AUDIO G VIDEO S Video Note Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactly like the ones shown Very Good Connection Using S Video and A V jacks and cables to connect to the TV RF coaxial cables to connect to the VCR This connection provides better picture quality than A V cables and is recommended for use with TVs that do not have component video input jacks Remember to also connect audio cables since S Video carries no sound Chapter 1 10 Setup amp Connections What you will need e Two 2 RF coaxial cables e Two 2 A V cables e One 1 S Video cable e One 1 telephone line cord e Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV antenna or cable feed Making the Connection 1 Connect the satellite dish antenna feed RG 6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver 2 Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the satellite receiver and the other end to the antenna INPUT jack on the VCR Note If your VCR has Audio and Video input jacks you can connect the satellite receiver to the VCR using A V cables instead of the RF coaxial cable 3 Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the antenna OUTPUT jack on the VCR and the other end to
9. Satellite Receiver User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer Note to Satellite Dish Installer IMPORTANT NOTICE CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the Digital Satellite 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 Remove any sales or promotional materials attached to the product Do not stack the digital satellite receiver on top of a hot component such as an audio power amplifier FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Your system is equipped with a RF remote control The RF remote control complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the follow
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11. A TV with digital audio input jacks or a digital audio receiver decoder Component Output Description This connection provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use three video grade cables for the connection and connect the left and right audio cables because the Y P P jacks and cables carry only the picture signal not the sound Requirements A TV with component video input jacks component video cables to connect the receiver to a TV The TV must be tuned to the component video input channel to see the component video signal Introduction One button Record Description Records any program being watched with the touch of one button The receiver sends infrared commands to the VCR through a VCR controller cable to execute the recordings at the proper time Requirements Connect the satellite receiver to the VCR and attach the infrared cable on top of the VCR s remote control sensor Set up the digital satellite receiver system using the first time assisted setup and follow the directions on page 22 to select the VCR type Universal RF Remote Control Description Provides complete satellite system operation and primary function control of most brands of remote controllable TVs VCRs and cable boxes When the RF Antenna is connected to the receiver this remote control will work from any room in the house using its built in UHF capabilities Requirements To co
12. Again Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 3 1 Satellite Receiver Features Active profile Current time and date Family Tue 4 25 8 15 PM SA NRC IN12 Mn srd Rock From the Sun NR Not Rated Program titles IN12 8pm 8 30pm and information 04 25 5 m 18 30PM 9PM Who Wants to be a Mill Darma amp Jag 60 Minute The World Today Larry King Selectable ei NHL Hockey Stanley Cup Review i Moto Ma 1 X Sports Challenge Advertisements APER oti p enge highlight and any basse That 705 Family Guy Greed select for more lr A PASIOF a information Slick ARE hyve AA AA A Viewing Sorts by Scroll TM Suggestions Movies down AlphaSort Scout Active Profile s Sorts by Channel sort Preferences Sports Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the program guides ee eq Displaying the Program Guides 8 15 PM Family we we Je To access the program guides press MENU on the remote control and select Rg Program Guides then the guide of your choice Default Channel or Logo You can quickly access the receiver s Default Guide by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote Purchases E To change the current user press the remote control s WHO e INPUT button AA while viewing programming then use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the desired profile You can also pres
13. INR Not Rated INI2 8pm 8 30pm 04 25 5 _ 18 30PM 9PM Who Wants to be a Mill Darma amp Program titles and information Jag 60 Minute The Wo rid Today Larry King NHI Hockey Stanley Cup Review Moto Mad X Sports Challenge That 70s Family Guy Greed Frasier Da amp ES iD y do NZ Es Viewing Sorts by Scroll AlphaSort Suggestions Movies down Scout Active Profile s Sorts by Channel sort Preferences Sports The Program Guide Note The program guide is described in detail in the previous chapter Using the Satellite Receiver Features starting on page 31 Selecting Program Guides from the Main menu displays a menu with a variety of display options available You can select a specific User Profile the system default guide Detail Guide or the Grid Guide according to your preferences or the Logo or Channel Guide Viewing Suggestions or change the active profile Anatomy of a Program Guide The diagram above shows you the kind of information you will see in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Grid Guide shown here Displaying Program Guides In addition to selecting Program Guides in the Main menu you can press the GUIDE button on the remote control This bypasses the Program Guides menu and directly displays the default guide Chapter 4 i E 2 BUS Tels gt Mailbox gt Call for your free month of local 206 Go Back Call the service center if you Read Message rg RE Watch
14. Purchases Timers Profiles Personal Settings System Setup Interactive Tip No Menus If the Main menu doesn t appear when you press MENU the remote control might not be in SAT mode Try pressing the SAT button on the remote and then MENU Tip Using On screen Help Press the remote control s INFO button at any time for more information 42 Using the Menu System To display the Main menu press MENU on the remote control To use the menu system you need to use the remote control s arrow buttons to highlight your on screen choice then use the OK button to select it In menus that use numbered choices you can use the remote control s number buttons to select an item quickly On screen Buttons and Context Help The on screen menu system offers you more than one way to get more information or to navigate within the system using the on screen Go Back and Help buttons at the top of most menus Exiting a Screen There are three ways to exit a menu e Select the on screen Go Back button and press the OK button on the remote control e Press the CLEAR button on the remote control The on screen display clears from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press the GO BACK button on the remote control This returns the TV to its preceding display Getting Help For an overview of a displayed menu use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the on screen Help button For details
15. VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack Connect the second VIDEO jack to another device such as a VCR You must also connect the AUDIO cables when using the VIDEO connection Chapter 1 19 Setup amp Connections 20 Place Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your digital satellite receiver s remote control Note When replacing old batteries you may need to reprogram the remote control to operate other components 1 Remove the cover from the battery compartment 2 Insert batteries in the battery compartment matching the and end of each battery 3 Replace the cover Plug in and Turn On the Receiver Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely To turn on the satellite receiver press the SAT button on the remote control or the ONe OFF button on the front panel If your TV brand is RCA GE or Proscan press the TV button on the remote control to turn on the TV If your TV brand is not RCA GE or Proscan see page 26 in the next section Using the Remote Control for details on programming the satellite receiver s remote control to operate your TV Locating the VCR s Infrared Remote Control Sensor The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote control sensor on your VCR Some VCRs have a label that identifies the remote control
16. and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM receiver or Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM decoder Older equipment some of which is not fully compliant with 1EC958 may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream Such a connection using anything other than a PCM Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic receiver or decoder could create a high noise level causing damage to headphones or speakers Making the Connection Connect one end of either an optical SPDIF cable or a coaxial digital audio cable you do not have to connect both to the corresponding DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the satellite receiver and to the corresponding digital audio input jack on a Dolby Digital receiver or decoder Using Your Component After you connect your satellite receiver to a Dolby Digital receiver you must select Dolby Digital from the System Options menu press the remote control s MENU button then select System Setup then System Options then highlight Dolby Digital Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select Autoselect PCM or Dolby Digital in order for the receiver to recognize the digital audio connection For more information on this feature see the Dolby Digital entry starting on page 61 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 01992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights res
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20. If your TV brand is RCA GE or PROSCAN press TV on the remote control that came with your digital satellite receiver Then press the WHOeINPUT button on the remote e If your TV brand is not RCA GE or PROSCAN consult your TV Owner s Manual If you cannot find your TV Owner s Manual you will have to investigate You might access the TV s video input channel by e pressing a button on the remote control e finding it through the TV s menu system e tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number e going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV The box below lists of some of the different ways manufacturers label the video input channel Video Line Input Variations Button switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV Remote VIDEO VID 1 00 SIGNAL LINE 90 VID 1 VID 91 VID 2 VIDEO 92 S VID S VID VID 1 S VIDEO INPUT VID 2 SOURCE AUX Chapter 5 Other Information Running the System Test The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your digital satellite receiver If you are experiencing any trouble with your receiver run the system test It will also allow you to get your access card number or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your digital satellite receiver First make sure that e all connections jacks cables etc are correctly in place See Chapter One Setup and Connections for more information e There are ba
21. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust A non abrasive anti static cleaner polisher is recommended Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Key Features Overview Your digital satellite receiver is equipped with features that will add to your viewing experience The following information summarizes a few of these features Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the satellite system s features and how to use them Family YA NBC IN12 3rd Rock From the Sun NR Not Rated IN12 8pm 8 30pm 04 25 8PM Tue 4 25 8 15 PM Min 18 30PM 9PM Who Wants to be a Mill Darma amp Jag 60 Minute The Wo rld Today Larry King NHI Hockey Stanley Cup Review Moto Mad X Sports Challenge That 70s Family Guy Greed 3C Frasier Da TEAR A Family Tuesday 4 25 01 8 15PM aU y Moto Madness ESP2 NR Not Rated
22. The World Today Larry King NHL Hoc Stanley Cup Review Moto Ma X Sports Challenge That 70s Family Guy Greed ANY Musi 9 gii 1207 3rd Rock Frasier DA NBC gi Ord D ai 7 CD ME a Ce 8 BV ca Bi Tue 4 25 8 15 PM Mi FM Family NBC IN12 3rd Rock From the Sun NR Not Rated IN12 8pm 8 30pm 04 25 8PM Who Wants to be a Mill Darma amp 8 30PM 9PM Jag 60 Minute The World Today NHL Hockey Stanley Cup Review Larry King Moto Mad X Sports Challenge That 70s Family Guy Greed C Frasier DA Ae Ri las IOMA The DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Feature Your digital satellite receiver includes DIRECTV INTERACTIVE powered by Wink Communications a free service that gives you the opportunity to interact with TV programming and advertising You can use your remote control to get program related information respond to free offers during commercials and even make purchases while you watch TV Whenever you see the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE icon CC appear press the OK i button on the remote control to open the interactive window To learn more about the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE service 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight Interactive 3 Press the OK i button to tune directly to the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center channel 499 to get more information about the following Getting St
23. about a highlighted menu item in what context an on screen button is used for example press the remote control s INFO button and a popup window will tell you more Chapter 4 ET E IBProgram Guides 2 3 A 3 ss Personal Settings f 3 Messages Purchases Timers Profiles System Setup Interactive Tip Don t Be Afraid to Explore Once you ve learned the basics feel free to poke around the menu system exploring this system is a great way to learn Remember to use you remote control s arrow and OK buttons to maneuver through menus And so you don t worry about getting lost in the menus you can press CLEAR at any time to leave the menu system and return to regular system viewing Chapter 4 Using On Screen Menus Main Menu Items This section briefly describes each of the options available from the Main menu More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter and you can always get more information when an item is highlighted by pressing the remote control s INFO button Program Guides Selecting this button will display a menu with a variety of different ways to view program guide information Messages This button is used to access the Caller ID information from your telephone company and mail messages from DIRECTV Note You must subscribe to Caller ID service from your telephone service provider in or der for the on screen Caller ID inform
24. bitstream and could cause damage to ears headphones or speakers Please read the note at left for more information Note This digital satellite receiver s digital audio output jacks fully comply with the international standard governing these types of jacks IEC958 and coaxial digital audio and are designed for connection to a Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM receiver or Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM decoder Older equipment some of which is not fully compliant with 1EC958 may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream Such a connection using anything other than a PCM Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic receiver or decoder could create a high noise level causing damage to headphones or speakers Chapter 4 61 Choose your time zone Aw Time Zone A AN gt gt lt a 206 e Eastern Alaska Go Back 2 Central Hawaii Languages Mountain Set VCR Type Output Channel Pacific Remote Setup RF Remote Setup Yes Picture Size e No Dolby Digital Ada 9 Reset Defaults Time Zone av Select Satellite Dish Antenna NE y e Round Satellite Dish 2 E Go Back Oval 2 Satellite Location Dish BE Oval 3 Satellite Location Dish Select Dish Enter ZIP Code Select by City pa Enter Lat Long gt Signal Meter Tip It is important to select the correct dish type If you do not you will not receive the proper dish pointing coordinates and you will not be able to take full advantage of your DIRECTV
25. cables as well Chapter 1 Setup amp Connections What you will need e Eight 8 A V cables e Three 3 video grade or component video cables e One 1 telephone line cord e Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV antenna or cable feed Making the Connection 1 Connect the satellite dish antenna feed RG 6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver 2 Connect the cable box or off air antenna feed RF coaxial cable to the IN FROM ANT jack on the satellite receiver 3 Connect one end of the supplied telephone line cord to the PHONE JACK on the back of the satellite receiver and the other end to an RJ11 type modular phone jack the most common type of phone jack 4 Connect the ends of the supplied A V cables to the AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on the back of the digital satellite receiver Connect the other ends of the A V cables to the corresponding Audio Video input jacks on the back of the VCR Note Make sure you connect jacks corresponding to their labels For example VIDEO Out on the digital satellite receiver should be connected to VIDEO IN on the VCR AUDIO R OUT to the VCR s right audio input jack etc 5 Connect the ends of a second set of A V cables not supplied to the AUDIO and VIDEO output jacks on the VCR Connect the other ends of the A V cables to the corresponding Audio Video input jacks on the back of the TV 6 Connect the ends of th
26. coaxial cable 3 Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on the VCR and the other end to the TV s antenna input jack 4 Connect the cable box or off air antenna feed RF coaxial cable to the IN FROM ANT jack on the satellite receiver 5 Connect one end of the supplied telephone line cord to the PHONE JACK on the back of the satellite receiver and the other end to an RJ11 type modular phone jack the most common type of phone jack 6 Connect the ends of the supplied A V cables to the satellite receiver s AUDIO and VIDEO output jacks and the other ends to the corresponding A V input jacks on the TV Note Make sure you connect jacks and cables corresponding to their labels For example AUDIO R output on the digital satellite receiver should be connected to AUDIO R input on the TV VIDEO OUT to VIDEO IN etc If your TV only has one audio input jack use the satellite receiver s AUDIO L jack to make the connection Go to Page 18 Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV programming Tune the TV to its video input channel Gf you have difficulty finding your TV s video input channel see your TV s User s Manual or refer to the instructions on page 68 in this manual Then tune the satellite receiver to the desired channel To record DIRECTV programming Follow the steps in the previous step Set your VCR to record on its proper input channel either channel 3 or 4 To view V
27. light will flash when the digital satellite receiver is off The telephone icon in the channel banner will be highlighted white Tip If you d like more information to appear in your Caller ID banner and call list or if you d like to subscribe to Caller ID check with your local phone company about the availability of different types of Caller ID service Chapter 4 Using On Screen Menus Receiving Calls When your phone rings twice and Caller ID Message is set to On a banner appears at the bottom of the screen The banner may include the phone number date and time or the name phone number date and time The banner information depends on the type of service your telephone company provides The Caller ID banner will override closed captioning at the bottom of the screen and will appear for the amount of time selected in the Caller ID Setup screen The Caller ID banner will not be displayed if you are in the menu system or a timer is active when you receive a call Note If using your telephone and another call arrives the new call s information won t appear in the banner or be recorded in the Caller ID List screen unless you have type Il service and a type II Caller ID box in your house If you have a timer set to either watch or record the Caller ID banner will be temporarily overriden for the duration of that timer When the timer event is over the Caller ID banner will display as selected under Caller ID Messag
28. memory The list also tells you if you have received multiple calls from 678 555 3456 the same number GEX Call z Erase All Calls Restore All Calls 991 555 1212 1678 5 J Quimby To access the call list e Select Caller ID List from the Messages menu or e Press the INFO button on the remote control and select the phone icon Deleting Calls Tip Don t Forget A bout the From the Caller ID List screen you can delete entries CLEAR Button 1 Highlight the call you wish to delete and press OK Press the CLEAR button on the remote 2 A crumpled paper icon appears to indicate that you wish to delete the call control to remove the on screen menus and return to normal viewing 3 To permanently delete the call exit the screen If you change your mind before exiting the screen highlight the call then press OK to restore it The crumpled paper icon should disappear 3 Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases and set spending limits A The list of purchases may be longer than one screen use the up and down K R arrow buttons to see more items The display also shows the title channel r roject Impiausipie dy 12 00 PM 06 15 01 gt UN e ELA date time and cost of each program Go Back 7 Keaton vs Douglass Note The Past Purchases list is updated as soon as a purchased program is viewed Future Purchases gt Past Purchases Roman Pugilist Il
29. recorded may have a different purchase price than those bought for viewing only User Profiles Profiles allows you to set up different channel lists and limits for the different members of your family A main profile the Family Profile and up to four separate profiles can be created Individual settings that can be changed in the Profile Menu include the profile name viewable channel lists ratings limits for TV and movies viewing hours spending limits and profile locking Creating and Editing User Profiles When you select Profiles from the Main menu the first screen you see presents a menu listing all user profiles the Family Profile and up to four individual profiles You can create a new profile Gf a blank profile exists or edit an exiting one To personalize an individual User Profile 1 Press the remote control s MENU button to display the Main menu 2 Press the 5 button to select Profiles 3 Highlight the desired User Profile Note The highlighted User Profile s settings are displayed in the panel on the right side of the screen 4 Press the remote control s OK button to select that profile and enter profile editing mode 51 AS Profile Name User 1 eo Ip itp F gt GIE TE Go Back Copy Settings Channel List Rating Limits Viewing Hours Spending Limit Lock User yE Ae LE Go Back y ME ON ESNS Add All Channels Edit Channels Delete All Channels Subscriptions 52
30. ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company Note This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your equipment from your line 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately In case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone company must 1 promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance 2 afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and 3 inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68 FCC Rules and Regulations The telephone company may make changes in its communications facili
31. scrollable list of manufacturers displayed in alphabetical order Scroll to the proper manufacturer and a list of codes appears Use the remote control s arrow and OK or the corresponding number button to select one of the options Notes If you select Code Search from the list of codes the satellite system will automatically try every code in the list until the proper one is used If you do not see your VCR manufacturer s name select Other at the bottom of the list and enter the appropriate code from the Using the Remote section Follow the on screen instructions until the Set VCR Type feature is properly set 59 Using On Screen Menus av Output Channel Ye p gt J e ra e Channel 3 s 206 Go Back Channel 4 On which channel do you want to view Satellite receiver antenna output Languages Set VCR Type Output Channel Remote Setup RF Remote Setup Picture Size Dolby Digital Time Zone AW Picture Size 5 X 0 Normal 4x3 ES 206 Go Back Cinema 16x9 Indicate the picture size you want to Languages use Set VCR Type Output Channel Remote Setup RF Remote Setup Picture Size Dolby Digital Time Zone ag Dolby Digital y E gt J 4 206 Yes Go Back Use Dolby Digital Signal No Languages Set VCR Type Output Channel Digital Output Auto Select Remote Setup RF Remote Setup Picture Size Dolby Digital Time Zone 60 Output Channel
32. switch between the satellite receiver s signal and the TV cable feed using the remote control s ANTENNA button to toggle between the two LOW SPEED DATA This port allows you to connect your digital satellite receiver to future services and accessories as they become available A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required OUT TO TV Connects the satellite receiver to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable This jack provides the most basic connection carrying average sound and video quality PHONE JACK Connects the satellite receiver to a telephone line The digital satellite receiver requires a telephone line connection to periodically communicate with your program provider RF REMOTE This jack connects an antenna that allows the remote control to use both infrared QR for line of sight and radio frequency RF signals which work through walls to operate the satellite receiver SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite receiver to the satellite dish antenna S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than VIDEO or RF coaxial cable jacks If your TV has an S Video jack use it along with the audio jacks S Video only carries picture information not sound to connect to your TV VCR This jack allows the satellite receiver to control the VCR using an IR cable The cable is attached above the VCR s remote control sensor This connection is required for One Touch Record and Timer recording features
33. the remote control s INFO button 2 Highlight and select More Details Note The More Details button is displayed in the Program Details menu only if more information is available 3 Highlight and select the desired on screen information button to display the details on the opposite side of the screen To search for other programs with similar information 4 Highlight the desired information on the right side of the menu and press the remote control s OK button This will display any other program stored in the on screen guides that shares the highlighted information To save your search as Scout Criteria 5 After completing step 4 use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the Save as Scout button You will be given on screen instructions to complete this task Chapter 3 Satellite Receiver Features Additional Program Guides Besides the Detail and Grid Guides there are a few more to choose from the Channel Guide the Logo Guide and the Viewing Suggestions Guide You can access these guides from the Main menu by selecting Program Guides Lp 2 gt 76 A gt Planes Trains and Automobiles gt L 76 276 Uncle Buck Go Back Home Alone Channel Up Channel Down Sixteen Gandles The Breakfast Club Pretty in Pink TNT Weird Science DA Logo Guide ESP2 206 i A s Go Back L ogos ABC Sort DIRECTV DI1DJ D2 2 DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV Suggestions for Use
34. to access and slide the indicator bar to make the screens more or less opaque Animation Lets you select which graphics are displayed when you tune to an audio only channel and also lets you select the animation time out mn ae Fetch Control Gladys Edit Fetch Ee Ee al Lets you choose a single function for the FETCH button on the remote control Assign one function s 206 Go Back or to bring up a custom menu of up to 8 different features to choose from Fetch Control gt Control Select a function for the FETCH button on the remote that came with your ion To create a custom Fetch menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu Select Personal Settings Select the desired profile each profile can have a different Fetch Menu Select Edit Fetch Select Fetch Control Select Show Fetch Menu Select Fetch List from the Edit Fetch menu oe A A AO A A Choose up to eight menu items to include in your customized menu by checkmarking them with the OK button 8 Press the left arrow button to confirm your selections and return to the menu When you would like to access your customized menu press the FETCH button on the remote control Chapter 4 57 Using On Screen Menus To assign one function to the FETCH button 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu Oy To AS AL ES AS selecting Select Personal Settings Select Edit Fetch Select Fetch Control Select Assign One Function Select
35. to program While holding the component button press and hold ONeOFF until the LED on the remote control turns on then release both buttons e Note that the AUX button can only be programmed using direct code entry See Using Direct Entry later in this section for details 3 Point the remote at the component press and release PLAY then wait five seconds or until the LED stops flashing _ N o At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program If after five seconds the component you want to control does not turn off press and release PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes 7 00 OOO 0000 9000 co O z 3 o E JI m m T O gt D iw Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes There are 20 total sets of codes If the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times then the remote cannot control that particular component RECORD STOP A V BEY 8 E If the component you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait two seconds Repeat this step until the component turns back on 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the LED on the remote control turns off 26 Chapter 2 Using Direct Entry il Ze Turn on the component to be programmed Using the Remote Control Look up the brand and code number s
36. to reset all personal settings back to the factory defaults System Setup The System Setup menu allows you to get details about your system and is used to configure system options that are not profile specific Setup items that are elobal to the digital satellite receiver include system options and dish pointing Assisted Setup This feature walks you through a series of questions and is designed to quickly get the system detecting a signal Follow the on screen instructions to set the system language get instructions on menu navigation select the type of satellite dish antenna used find your dish pointing coordinates and run a system test that initiates diagnostic procedures on the satellite receiver system You have the option to skip any of the steps Chapter 4 System Index Using On Screen Menus The System Index feature allows you to get detailed information about your digital satellite receiver Details that can be viewed from within the System Index menu include program guide information details about the menu system explanations of the remote control front panel and back panel of the receiver and even a glossary of words common when discussing digital satellite receivers System Options The System Options feature allows you to set a default on screen display language identify the type of VCR to be controlled by the receiver choose a receiver output channel the channel that the TV views satellit
37. with audio video cables e You must turn your VCR off prior to the scheduled recording time e You must have a recordable tape in the VCR Chapter 4 xy Four Weddings and a Funeral AS ON i E gt J 4 Go Back Four Wedding View Channel Buy Program Buy and Record Remind Me PG 13 10 00pm Ihr 22min 106 Rating gt Start Length Hugh Grant Andie McDowell A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend s wedding and for the first time contemplates the idea of marriage ws AN Profiles Ad 7 X E 206 Go Back Edit Family Edit Gladys Edit Trab Edit Shannon Edit User 4 Lock System Current Settings for Gladys Channel Lists 1 blocked channels 144 viewable channels Ratings Limits Movie up to PG 13 viewable TV up to TV G viewable Viewing Hours Saturday and Sunday 6 hours Monday thru Friday 4 hours Spending Limits Per Event Limit 0 00 Montly Limit 12 00 Chapter 4 Using On Screen Nenus 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 control The Program Details screen appears 2 To schedule a timer to record select e Record Program to set a timer to record the program or e Buy and Record to purchase the program and set up a timer to record the program Note Programs bought to be
38. 0 Satellite Receiver 30 VCR 30 Codes remote control 29 Component Output 1 Connections 19 25 D Deleting calls 48 Deleting purchases 48 Detail Guide 34 DIRECTV button 24 42 DIRECTV INTERACTIVE 2 34 Dish Pointing 62 Dolby Digital 17 Dolby Digital Sound 1 DVD button 24 Chapter 5 E Exiting menus 42 48 F Fetch 57 FETCH button 24 Front panel light 47 G GO BACK button 24 Grid Guide 34 GUIDE button 24 34 I icon See DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Icons 32 33 39 50 INFO button 24 K Key Features 1 L LED light 24 Locking a profile 54 the system 53 54 Logo Guide 37 Look and feel 56 M Mail checking 45 deleting 45 icon 33 MENU button 24 Menu system 42 icons 50 Menus Messages 44 Profiles 51 Program Guide 44 Timers 50 Messages 45 Caller ID 48 Movies icon 39 MUTE button 24 p Problems solving 68 Product Registration i 2 Profiles channel lists 52 menu 43 51 rating limit 53 spending limits 53 viewing hours 53 Program guides anatomy 44 anatomy of 32 Attractions Guide 37 Channel Guide 37 Detail Guide 34 Grid Guide 34 Logo Guide 37 scrolling 35 40 sorting 38 tuning to a program 36 Programming remote control 29 Purchases cancelling 48 menu 43 48 previewing 49 reviewing 48 spending limits 49 R Rating limit 53 RECORD button 27 51 Recording 9 11 13 15 with timers 50 Remote control buttons 24 codes 29 modes 27 RF 16 28 Reviewing purchas
39. 066 A caeexa cae cu cirses Sp a elie noun a aden E lee te 5067 o Seen ene o eee ee tenet ree 5068 5073 Ms eaen a a a 5069 5086 DVD Codes Programmable for the DVD and AUX buttons A 3009 HACH hs A A 3008 led 3002 3010 A A TONE Ee CE 3011 3012 MASIVO uri 3003 A Ea 3004 o needs nor tiene E E 3013 PHD roseta 3003 3019 3021 3022 PONCO o A E E EA 3005 RC Ae E A aS 3000 3001 SANNO A E E E AE ea ae 3014 A A A ater teeaccere sce 3001 SOV a E E 3006 3015 3016 o A A a 3007 3017 3020 A A O A ieee 3018 Audio Codes Programmable for the AUX button only RCA and Dimensia A A ER 4003 4270 AUA A EE RE 4004 A E S 4005 A E acon 4006 CDe O uated geten acon eos 4007 4190 4211 Receivers Aiwa 4261 4262 4263 4264 4265 4266 4267 4277 A keere E E 4283 Harman Kardon puro 4276 aerea 4268 rabo 4276 o II A iada Sa Unisi 4269 o cos nets A E E 4278 e o aes sient neste es 4284 LAMAS iaa 4279 4280 IOTEN E PE EE een Or wR ERC Core 4275 A O 4270 Sherwood 5 se seectctaadecduereenendnscneds ean nematane eerie 4282 O seadaunene dae 4271 4272 4281 RO CICS O A tintin 4279 4280 A INC Sy ie seis sos 4275 Jamaa aoa a E 4274 4275 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Using the Satellite Receiver s Features Chapter Overview e What is a Program Guide e The DIRECTV INTERACTIVE feature e The Channel Banner and other on screen displays e How to use the on screen programming schedule Changing Entertainment
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44. 9 00 pm Sa 10 00 pm Lock User Save Limits Clear Limits ay Spending Limit Gladys lt S 3 User 1 can spend up to Edd 206 s 00 per event Go Back Set a monthly spending limit Name y SI 9 Copy Settings Yes Channel List 0 No Rating Limits 00 per month Viewing Hours Spending Limit Lock User Chapter 4 Using On Screen Nenus Setting the Rating Limit The Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum rating viewing limit for rated movies based on the MPAA rating system and TV programs Unrated movies and TV programs can also be restricted from individual profiles 1 In the Profiles menu select Rating Limits 2 Highlight the desired rating feature to set Movie Ratings TV ratings or Not Rated Events 3 Press the remote control s OK button 4 Use the up and down arrow buttons to move the rating selector to the highest desired rating to be viewed by all profiles Notes In the TV Ratings menu you can customize aspects of certain ratings For example the TV 14 rating has four check boxes beside it Each of these boxes can be checked or unchecked for greater customizing The boxes beside certain TV ratings boxes stand for Fantasy Violence FV Dialogue Adult Situations D Language L Sex S and Violence V After the Rating Limit is set and the system is locked you must enter the system password to watch programs with a rating higher than your limit Vi
45. All titles beginning with AU appear in the list Continue to enter the specific title until it appears in the A phaSort list If you enter the wrong character select either Backspace or Clear All Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the title you are looking for Press the OK button to select it if the program is airing or the INFO button to see more information if the program is not airing OK will act like the INFO button The AlphaSort feature looks for titles from all stored programming Note When the digital satellite receiver is first plugged in or turned on after an extended power outage there will only be a few hours of Guide information for search features to work with It can take several hours for all three days worth of Guide data to be completely downloaded to your receiver Scout The Scout system icon lets you assign Scouts to search the guide for specific program information such as actors names or program descriptions Select the Scout icon from a program guide to view the available Scout menu items Then select New Scout from the Scout menu this button only appears if there is an empty Scout menu available Select Enter Text to set up the information the Scout feature will look for in the program guide Use the on screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters You can also use the Select Fields menu button to specify the type of information you are looking for
46. Another Component Modes of Operation Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver Changing the RF Remote Control Code Remote Control Codes Changing Entertainment Again Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 23 Using the Remote Control 24 LED h E N Q O O O N al 00 O Z U E A V Oo RECORD STOP 8 E ice 00000 O D o Y U gt E Remote Control Buttons in Alphabetical Order ANTENNA In TV mode lets you toggle between the satellite and standard TV cable signals when the satellite receiver is connected to the TV using the OUT TO TV jack In VCR mode ANTENNA functions as a TV VCR input button Arrows Use the navigation arrows to move the on screen highlight up down left or right AUX Turns on a compatible RCA amplifier receiver or audio video receiver This button can be programmed to control an RCA GE or Proscan auxiliary component CH up down Use to scan up and down through the channels in the current channel list If you are in the program guide or menu system use the CH buttons to page up and down a screen at a time CLEAR Removes the on screen displays and returns you to normal viewing Digit Buttons 0 9 Used to tune directly to a specific channel If you are in the menu system use the digits to select menu items In the menu system use O to return to the previous menu screen
47. CR recordings Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever is set on the VCR as its output channel Begin VCR playback as usual Chapter 1 13 Setup amp Connections Digital Satellite Receiver SATELLITE A A 7 Dae Satellite Dish Antenna FROM ix ANT O GROUND RF REMOTE Low Dr FED O a OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT a alo 7 oF P vwo VIDEO AUDIO m RJ11 modular Cable or phone jack Off air Antenna Note Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactly like the ones shown Basic Connection Using RF coaxial cables for all connections This connection provides standard picture quality This connection is only recommended for use when the connected TV has no Component Video S Video or A V input jacks 14 Chapter 1 Setup amp Connections What you will need e Two 2 RF coaxial cables e One 1 telephone line cord e Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV antenna or cable feed Making the Connection 1 Connect the satellite dish antenna feed RG 6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver 2 Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the satellite receiver and the other end to the antenna INPUT jack on the VCR 3 Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the antenna OUTPUT jack on the VCR and the other end to the TV s antenna INPUT jack 4 Connect the cable box or off air ante
48. ED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States e This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information Chapter 5 71 Other Information FCC Registration Information Your digital satellite receiver is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68 FCC Rules and Regulations 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for the equipment You must upon request provide this information to your telephone company The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these devices
49. MGA cee 1004 1005 1006 1019 1022 1051 1079 1080 1082 Midland acs euareaccegiveeoctieestaones 1054 1151 1171 1172 1181 MOU ets vanteeaesvanncase ccs E A AEEA 1052 Mitsubishi aaa 1004 1005 1006 1019 1022 1051 1079 1080 1081 1082 1125 Montgomery Ward acoplada 1083 A An 1003 1175 A A 1004 1005 1006 1105 A A aaa danstoadea acs 1038 A A 1084 NA D A decane E A team 1006 1071 1072 1185 A ii ais 1003 1004 1005 1006 1200 NIKKO A E ad N 1006 1016 NEC ae e a E E E 1016 A A A 1038 OPUMUS aaa 1185 ODIOM scgatp ce E E 1095 1173 A cage eae eee sae ia 1035 1191 Panasonic educ 1003 1054 1062 1170 1214 Philco 1003 1004 1005 1006 1008 1012 1019 1062 1068 1069 1075 1077 1183 PM cons 1003 1004 1008 1012 1019 1062 1068 1069 1075 1076 1086 1087 1088 1089 A EEE E 1004 1171 PIONEET scissa 1004 1006 1090 1091 1092 1179 1185 Porland A 1004 1005 1006 1016 1171 A Re en a a nr ere 1105 A E etarncas 1054 PROS CAM aaa 1000 1181 POLO related 1004 1006 1012 1093 O A 1004 1151 A A A E 1003 1054 1070 1094 Radio Shack Realistic 1000 1004 1006 1012 1038 1049 1095 1162 1171 1172 RCA eos 1000 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1019 1096 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1129 1179 1181 1187 1188 1190 1202 1203 1215 1233 C51 1 619 tai tabs 1151 SaMpo OE on o OA 1004 1006 1171 1172 SAMSUN sora 1004 1005 1006 1012 1015 1019 1104 1105 1106
50. Spending Limits MotoMission 99 Life is Alright NU four Weddings and a Funera Reviewing and Canceling V o Rating PeT 258 Upcoming Purchases Start 10 00pm 3 2 mens GoBack Length Thr 22min Highlight and select an upcoming purchase from the Future Purchases screen You can review the program description as well as cancel an upcoming purchase Do you want to cancel this purchase 48 Chapter 4 AN Spending Limit A AN E gt Carolynn can spend up to A si Go Back 00 per event S ing limit Edit Family Set a monthly spending limit Edit Anthony Yes Edit Carolynn 0 No Edit Mark 1 00 per month Edit Valerie AW Four Weddings and a Funeral AS K pe E gt 2 s 106 Rating PG 13 Start 10 00pm Length 1hr 22min Four Wedding Hugh Grant Andie McDowell A View Channel confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend s wedding and for the first time contemplates the idea of marriage Go Back Buy Program Buy and Record Remind Me ION ws Tip Ordering PPV If you want to order PPV programs using the on screen menus you need to connect your digital satellite receiver to a telephone line Tip PPV Passwords You may need to enter your four digit password to order a PPV program if it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Profiles or Purchases menu Chapter 4 Using On Screen Nenus Spending Limits Use the Spe
51. System 62 Do you observe Daylight Savings Time Using On Screen Menus Time Zone Using this feature allows you to set the local time zone and to enact a Daylight Saving time option Accurate time is necessary for Timer Recordings and Watch and Remind features but setting the time zone is normally automatic and generally does not require you to do anything Setting the time zone should only be done in rare circumstances such as if the program times are wrong after the system card has been activated Note You must select an entry in the Choose your time zone field before all menu items are displayed Multi Switch Setup This feature allows the satellite system to know if you have a multi switch connected to the system and to determine what type of multi switch is used This feature should only be used in rare circumstances such as when instructed to do so by DIRECTV Dish Pointing The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your digital satellite receiver and optimize your reception of the satellite signal Selecting Dish Antenna It is important to complete each of the following steps required for your satellite dish antenna If you do not you will not receive proper dish pointing coordinates and will not be able to take full advantage of your digital satellite receiver Specify the type of dish you are using 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu 2 Select System Setup then Dish Po
52. a Use the and to change the weight a E given to each theme This will help Reset All Topics to learn your preferences 2 Edit Movies A 76 Edit Sports Children 100 E a 1 Edit Specials D Comedy maen E A 5 Edit Series Di tro Edit News gt Drama 100 7 Edit Shopping Jl l A Pe _ TD Fe 100 a 38 Sorting the Guides Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the information to show only the types of programs that interest you There are several on screen icons that sort the guide in different ways You can list programs by sports or movie themes for example You can customize the themes to meet your tastes and each profile can have its own default program sorting To get to the sorting icons use the down arrow button to move the highlight to the icons at the bottom of the screen Then use the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the desired icon Viewing Suggestions When you select the Viewing Suggestions icon a list of recommended program events appears The recommendations are based on your previous viewing habits in terms of the amount of time spent watching programs that match a topic and theme category The suggestions are ordered by best match Viewing suggestions are created for each active user profile The suggestions being shown are always for the current user profile You can view and change your suggestions or turn off the learning behavior of the digital satellit
53. a system test If you need to run the setup again select System Setup from the Main menu then select Assisted Setup To check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter display the Main menu then select System Setup and finally Dish Pointing Order Programming After you have installed your DIRECTV System you should contact DIRECTV to order DIRECTV programming With this receiver and the proper satellite dish antenna you may be able to subscribe to local channels from DIRECTV in certain areas Additional equipment may be required in some markets Check with your retailer or visit DIRECTV com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service address social security number and or major credit card Programming subject to change You must be physically located in the U S to receive DIRECTV service DIRECTV services not available outside the U S DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1 800 DIRECTV 1 800 347 3288 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview Remote Control Buttons Buttons on Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver Programming the Remote Control Using the Remote Control to Operate
54. ademarks of RSA Data Security Inc 64 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview e Troubleshooting e Finding the TV s Video Input Channel e Running the System Test e Limited Warranty e Accessory Order Form e Index Changing Entertainment Again Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 6 5 Other Information Troubleshooting Many problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the digital satellite receiver If you experience the following e Image freezes e Audio freezes e Blank screen e Won t respond to front panel or remote try this press and hold the INFO and right arrow buttons for at least three seconds If the problems persist try unplugging the digital satellite receiver for 15 seconds to 2 minutes and then plug it in again Running the System Test later in this section can also help you diagnose and solve many common problems Digital Satellite Receiver Problems Wrong picture The digital satellite receiver and most VCRs let you toggle between signals If you don t see the signal you think you should be seeing try using these buttons to toggle between the signals e Press the TV VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR s front panel e Press the ANTENNA button on the remote control Taking either of the above actions lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite signals to the off air antenna
55. arted Interactive Channels Shopping Sign Up Order History Messages Help amp Settings and About DIRECTV Displaying On screen Guides Each time you press the remote control s GUIDE button a different type of program guide appears The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time and channel format with program information for the highlighted program A small window showing the program you were watching before entering the program guides is displayed in the upper left hand corner you can preview other channels in the Detail Guide by highlighting channel numbers instead of the program titles Notes 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 Select Personal Settings from the Main menu then select the profile to be changed then select Default Guide Use the remote control s arrow buttons to highlight Grid Guide then press the OK button to activate your choice The Grid Guide The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time and channel format A small window showing the program you were watching before entering the program guides is displayed in the upper left hand corner you can preview other channels in the Detail Guide by highlighting channel numbers instead of the program titles 2001 Wink Communications All rights reserved Wink and the Wink logo are registered trademarks of Wink Communi
56. as basketball or soccer This icon may change from Sports to a different topic in the future but it will continue to function in the same way Channel Sort Sort the on screen guides to display channels in either numeric or alphabetical order When the guide is sorted alphabetically the 1 2 3 icon is displayed select the icon to change the display to numeric When the guide is sorted numerically an A B C icon is displayed select it to display the guide alphabetically Chapter 3 39 Satellite Receiver Features Tip On screen icons represent the status of the Scout feature 40 This icon displayed in the Scout menu indicates that the information you specified has been found The Scout icon in the Channel Banner and the on screen guides will have a white outline when a Scout search returns information AlphaSort The A phaSort feature lists all the program titles stored in the current guide in alphabetical order Select the A phaSort icon to search for specific program titles that are in the stored program guide information in alphabetical order Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a character then press OK For example to search for the program Auto Racing point to and select A Words like The A and An appear at the end of a title All titles that begin with A appear in the A phasSort list Next enter the letter U
57. ation Azimuth antenna is pointed Tilt Coval satellite dish only Elevation is the up down angle that the satellite dish antenna is pointed Tilt is the circular rotation of the dish itself like the motion of a steering wheel Select by City Allows you to choose major cities from selected states to find dish pointing coordinates Enter Lat Long Allows you to find dish pointing coordinates from latitude and longitude entries Latitudes between 20 and 55 can be entered and longitudes between 65 and 125 can be entered Signal Meter This feature allows you to determine the strength of all available signals one at a time There is a separate test for each satellite from which your antenna receives information Chapter 4 63 Using On Screen Menus Tip If your system fails a test run the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings The RSA Secure logo ensures that only authorized upgrades or modifications are delivered to your digital satellite receiver gt CET System Test This function allows you to perform a system level diagnostic test on the satellite receiver There are four sub tests within this system test Each one will display results after the testing for that area is complete The receiver s access card number is also displayed in this menu Note While th
58. ation to be displayed Purchases Use this button to review or cancel upcoming purchases review past purchases and set spending limits for saved profiles Timers Schedule the digital satellite receiver to tune to a specific channel at a specific time If a VCR has been properly connected to the receiver you can also record future programming Profiles This button displays a menu where you can set system and user passwords ratings limits spending limits viewing hours as well as create favorite channel lists Personal Settings Do you want to set up an individual profile s personal settings or alter the look and feel of an existing profile This button will take you to a menu where you can alter or set personal preferences of your digital satellite receiver System Setup Allows you to adjust to the way your system works to get more information about system features get dish pointing coordinates etc Interactive Television broadcasts typically carry a wealth of information and now you can access and interact with it starting with this button Selecting Interactive from the Main menu displays the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center for setting up interactive TV service 45 Using On Screen Menus Selectable Advertisements highlight and select for more information 1 Program Guides 44 Current time and date Active profile Family Tue 4 25 8 15 PM SIA NRC IN12 E MN srd Rock From the Sun
59. cations Inc DIRECTV the Cyclone Design logo and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and are used with permission 34 Chapter 3 VCR1 ON OFF TV g DVD VCR2 AUX SAT AAA MUTE SKIP Chapter 3 CH Buttons Arrow Buttons Digit Buttons REVERSE FORWARD Buttons Satellite Receiver Features Getting Around In the Guides This section describes how to change channels and move around a program guide Digit Buttons 0 9 You can point quickly to any channel in the program guide by entering the channel number with the digit buttons 0 9 For example to point to channel 228 press the digits 2 2 8 on the remote control Scrolling Channel By Channel The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section or page of the total program guide You can scroll one line at a time using the arrows point to other times with the left and right arrows point to other channels with the up and down arrows Scrolling Page By Page If you want to scroll up or down through the program guide faster press the CH buttons on the remote control The highlight scrolls a page at a time Scrolling Forward and Reverse To scroll forward in two hour increments press the remote control s PLAY button while in SAT mode To go forward or reverse by a 12 hour block of time use the FORWARD and REVERSE buttons on the remote control Note Your digital sat
60. cessories such as the remote control hand unit and access card 4 If the repairs are covered by your warranty you will not be billed Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson 70 Chapter 5 Other Information To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit e Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss e Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible Please retain all accessories that were included with your unit such as the remote control hand unit and access card e Include with the shipment 1 Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale 2 lt A brief note describing your receiver problem 3 Your name address and phone number e The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges and you elect not to use your credit card e After we receive your product a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage e Adju
61. channel 999 for the best Erase Message NFL Football season is coming Re Wrestlemania MCVII is here Watch channel 374 for Jerry Troubleshooting tips that help Chapter 4 Using On Screen Nenus Messages The Messages menu lets you access messages or phone calls If you select Mail it shows you messages that are sent from DIRECTV For example you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service If you select Caller ID this menu shows you Caller ID information from your telephone provider Cif you subscribe to Caller ID service Mail To tell if you have mail you need to check the channel banner available when you press the remote control s INFO button In the channel banner the messages icon will be highlighted if you have an unread message waiting Checking Your Mail Select Messages from the Main menu then Mai from the next menu Or select the mailbox icon on the channel banner to view your mail 1 Point to a message and press OK The message is opened for you to read 2 Press OK again to close the message If you want to erase a message point to Erase Message and press OK When you exit Messages messages that aren t erased are saved in memory Note The quickest way to check for messages is to press the INFO button on the remote control This will display the channel banner With the channel banner displayed use the remote control s arrow buttons to highlight the mail i
62. con then press the remote control s OK button to access the Mail menu 45 Using On Screen Menus Caller ID Your digital satellite receiver is capable of displaying and storing Caller ID information provided by your local telephone company To use this feature you must have your receiver directly plugged into a telephone outlet or a RC930 wireless modem and you must subscribe to Caller ID or similar caller identification services from your telephone company Your Caller ID enables you to e Identify callers before you answer the phone e View the time and date of each incoming call e Record the Caller ID information of up to 20 incoming calls sequentially Note Only the last ten calls will be retained after a power outage e See who called while you were away There are two ways to access the Caller ID menus by selecting Messages from the Main menu or by pressing INFO on the remote control and selecting the telephone icon in the Channel Banner The icon will be white if you have received a new call but have not accessed the Caller ID List screen It will be gray if you have accessed the Caller ID List screen y a Setting Up Caller ID Go Back Ta To set up your Caller ID go to the Main menu and select Messages then select On Caller ID Setup Use the up and down arrow and OK buttons to select your AN preferences Caller ID Message On Caller ID Light Setting Caller ID Light to On causes the front panel light to oot fla
63. connection To view VCR recordings Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever is set on the VCR as its output channel Begin VCR playback as usual Chapter 1 11 Setup amp Connections Digital Satellite Receiver GROUND FF REMOTE A l o G E 7 MM a sence ars A NE qi Su A A OG AA 2 OO RJ11 L 4 modular Satellite Dish Cable or phone jack Antenna Off air 6 Antenna Note Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactly like the ones shown Good Connection Using A V jacks and cables to connect to the TV RF coaxial cables to connect the VCR This connection provides better picture quality than only RF coaxial cable and is recommended for use with TVs that do not have component video or S Video input jacks 12 Chapter 1 Setup amp Connections What you will need e Two 2 RF coaxial cables e Three 3 Audio Video cables e One 1 telephone line cord e Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV antenna or cable feed Making the Connection 1 Connect the satellite dish antenna feed RG 6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver 2 Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the satellite receiver and the other end to the antenna input jack on the VCR Note If your VCR has Audio and Video input jacks you can connect the satellite receiver to the VCR using A V cables instead of the RF
64. d RF remote control antenna connections The RF jacks on the receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV and RF REMOTE The coaxial cable supplied with your system is used to connect the receiver to your TV VCR s antenna input jack VCR Controller The VCR Controller plugs into the VCR jack on the satellite receiver s back panel Attach the other end of the cable to your VCR s remote control sensor Digital Audio Output SPDIF or Coaxial Cable If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable type input use an optical SPDIF cable to connect the satellite receiver to your Dolby Digital receiver or decoder for the best sound quality Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord is required to connect your satellite receiver to a telephone line if you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV programming The phone line connection is used to periodically call out to DIRECTV You will need an RJ11 type modulator jack the most common type of phone jack which might look like one of those pictured here If you don t have a modular jack call your local telephone company to find out how to get one installed DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement a copy is provided at DIRECTV com and with your first bill DIRECTV the Cyclone Design logo and Advanced Program Guide are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and are used with permiss
65. de TV When programmed tells the remote to control the TV VCR1 When programmed tells the remote to control the VCR VCR2 When programmed tells the remote to control a second VCR VOL down and up When programmed adjusts the audio volume of your TV WHO INPUT In TV mode press WHOeINPUT to toggle through the available Video Input channels In SAT mode press WHOeINPUT to select available channel lists Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver This diagram illustrates the buttons on the top also referred to as the front panel of the digital satellite receiver For more information on the function of the front panel buttons and many other features of your digital satellite receiver press the MENU button and select System Setup from the Main menu then select System Index SSP Front Panel Buttons Left to Right ONeOFF Use to turn your digital satellite receiver on for viewing or off when you are not viewing it Your receiver will still be able to download software upgrades and receive messages from program providers when it is off MENU OK Use this button to display the Main menu If you are already in the menu system pressing this button selects the highlighted item Arrows Use the navigation arrows to move the on screen highlight up down left or right Channel Down and Up When you re watching TV use these buttons to change the channel INFO Use this button to display the channel banner password challenge or p
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67. e When viewing or recording manually not using a timer the Caller ID banner will display and be recorded if recording as selected under Caller ID Message At all times Caller ID messages will be stored in the Caller ID List screen unless a call arrives when you are on the telephone and you do not have a Type II box or Type Il service Message Indicators The following is text that may appear in the incoming Caller ID banner and call list Out of Area The name and or phone number of the incoming call is coming from outside the local area Private Name The name of the incoming call is sent as Blocked from the phone company Private Number The phone number of the incoming call is sent as Blocked from the phone company Unknown Name The name of the incoming call is not provided by the telephone company or the information is unreadable Unknown Number The number of the incoming call is not provided by the telephone company or the information is unreadable Note To clear the Caller ID banner from the screen press CLEAR on the remote control 47 Using On Screen Menus AW A The Caller ID List Screen NES ue 12 00 PM The digital satellite receiver can store up to 20 call entries in the Caller ID List ye 123 555 1525 06 15 01 5 calls l 206__ CM Burns 12 00 PM screen When the memory is full a new call automatically replaces the oldest Go Bac 2 11345 555 2121 06 15 2 calls UT McClure call in
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69. e able to save time when creating a channel list by using the Add All Channels option or the Delete All Channels option before removing or adding individual channels Also program providers may make additional channels available To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile channel list choose Delete All Channels and checkmark only the channels you want to appear in the list Subscriptions Selecting the Subscriptions button will allow you to uncheck and remove from the channel list all channels that you do not subscribe to Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the desired on screen menu buttons Note This step may take several minutes to complete Chapter 4 AW TV Rating Limits LE Go Back L gt Allow TV 14 Movie Ratings Allow TV PG AAN TV Ratings gt Allow TV G Not Rated Events Allow TV Y7 Allow TV Y Rating Content Blocked X Active Important You need to lock the system in order for rating limits channel limits viewing hours and spending limits to go into effect After you lock the system you need to enter the system password to edit the limits See Locking the System later in this section for details Av Viewing Hours Gladys we Sunday thru Thursday Hours of TV viewing E 4 00 Go Back Name 6 30 pm to 9 00 lam Copy Settings Channel List Friday and Saturday Rating Limits Hours of TV viewing z 2 6 00 Spending Limit
70. e broadcasting set up the remote control and RF remote select a default picture size select a Dolby Digital option and set the time zone Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to navigate through these menus or you can use the digit buttons on the remote control to select a numbered on screen item avg Audio Language e English 4 206 Go Back ES Spanish French Menu Language Audio Language gt German Italian Japenese Korean Chinese Setting the VCR Type will allow the 206 receiver to control your VCR Go Back This option is currently set up to use Languages 3 code 0000 Set VCR Type Output Channel Remote Setup gt 5 RF Remote Setup gt A r d 6 Picture Size 7 Dolby Digital 2 Time Zone i b Chapter 4 Languages This menu allows you to select menu and audio languages You can choose between English and Spanish for the menu language You can choose from a variety of audio languages to be heard if a program is simulcast in that language If that language is not available for that broadcast the programming will be heard in its default language Set VCR Type Use the arrow OK and number buttons of the remote control to follow the menu options displayed when you select the Set VCR Type menu button These screens will allow the digital satellite receiver to control a properly attached VCR Selecting this button transfers you to a Set VCR Type menu with a
71. e component video cables not supplied to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks on the digital satellite receiver Connect the other ends of the component video cables to the corresponding input jacks on the back of the TV Note Make sure you connect jacks corresponding to their labels For example Pr Out on the digital satellite receiver should be connected to Pr IN on the TV Pb OUT to Pb IN etc 7 Connect cables to the digital satellite receiver s second AUDIO OUT jacks and the other ends to the corresponding Audio input jacks on the TV Go to Page 18 Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV programming Tune the TV to its Component video input channel if you have difficulty finding your TV s Component input channel see your TV s User s Manual or see page 68 in this manual for additional information When the TV is tuned to the component video input channel tune the satellite receiver to the desired channel To record DIRECTV programming Tune the satellite receiver to the desired channel Then set your VCR to record on its video input channel Begin recording as usual To view VCR recordings Tune the TV to its video input channel Gif you have difficulty finding your TV s video input channel see your TV s User s Manual or see page 68 in this manual for additional information Begin VCR playback as usual Chapter 1 9 Setup amp Connections Digital Satellite Receiver O GROUND O REMOTE
72. e receiver altogether from the Viewing Suggestions menu To Access the Viewing Suggestions Menu 1 Press the remote control s MENU button to display the Main menu 2 Press 1 to select Program Guides 3 Press the 4 button to choose Suggestions 4 Access desired viewing suggestions using the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select Note You can also access this menu by selecting the Viewing Suggestions icon in the Channel Banner or at the bottom of the on screen guides Customizing Viewing Suggestions You can edit the themes that will appear in the Viewing Suggestions menu by applying different weights to the topics Increasing a topic s weight increases the chance that programs with such themes will appear in the Viewing Suggestions menu Decreasing a theme s weight will lessen the chance that such themes will appear To Change the Weight of Themes and or Topics 1 Follow steps 1 3 above to display the Viewing Suggestions menu 2 Press the 2 button to select Edit Topics 3 Select the numbered Topic to edit then use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select and adjust weight percentages Chapter 3 Satellite Receiver Features Active Profile s Preferences Each individual can edit preferences so customized themes and topics appear when a sorting icon is pressed The active profile s preferences can be quickly accessed by selecting this icon at the bottom of all on screen guides T
73. e system is testing the signal the video will temporarily blank out When the tests are complete a summary display appears System Info This function displays the model and serial numbers of the receiver It will also display the brand name and display a features list Upgrades Your digital satellite receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions These modifications will occur automatically usually at times when your receiver would likely be turned off If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete Note Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any updates Do not unplug your receiver while an update is in progress Please consult the Upgrades Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV New Access Card Selecting the New Access Card function allows you to update the digital satellite receiver with a new access card This is necessary on occasion when DIRECTV sends out a new card Alternate Data Selects from among the available data channels Interactive This function allows you to learn more about DIRECTV INTERACTIVE It also allows you to setup an account for the free service review transactions and messages and to change settings RSATM Secure and the RSATM Secure logo are tr
74. eiver s RF Code 1 Select System Setup in the Main menu 2 Select System Options 3 Select RF Remote Setup 4 Choose a number between 000 and 255 Follow the on screen instructions to enter it as your RF remote control code Chapter 2 Code List Remote Control Codes TV ADES areata O teen 1172 Admiral demere aeea aeai 1001 1173 1211 Pe tet a E A eaves 1174 AIKO ea E E EAE E A 1016 AKII a E apse ae eens 1002 A saaaiteactenieds 1046 e e E 1038 Anam National ui 1003 1038 1192 1193 1194 AOC A 1004 1005 1006 1007 1175 1176 1195 a 1038 DOT oi 1004 Bell amp Howell arrere 1001 1083 1162 A ceases 1038 sn weer ea EE 1004 1004 1006 1008 1174 Cel Dr uns dansa 1002 CERO rolas 1009 CU rt 1004 1006 1008 1016 1038 1105 1171 1174 1177 COLAS ta 1004 1006 1010 E A A 1004 1006 Contec CONY artists 1012 1013 1014 1038 TAS A ee Gul E eon aa a 1038 CLOWN oca 1038 1171 Curtis Mathes cen 1000 1004 1006 1015 1105 1162 1171 1212 A A eet dads a 1038 Daewoo else 1004 1005 1006 1016 1017 1018 1127 1171 1196 E 1004 1006 1171 DP A A 1000 A A a 1004 1151 A n E E E AEE RAE 1178 Electroband a 1002 Electrohome 1003 1004 1006 1019 1020 1022 EMETSON iria 1004 1006 1012 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1041 1042 1043 1044 1046 1047 1123 1124 1162 1171 1177 1179 1191 1208 a 100
75. ellite receiver can store up to seven days of programming information Getting all this information can take up to 12 hours to download 35 Satellite Receiver Features AW Four Weddings and a Funeral 7 gt Py gt Ed RR FPTVEEVT TEL A P Rating PG 13 Start 10 00pm GoBack E 9 Go Back _ IL Length 1hr 22min l Four Wedding is Hugh Grant Andie McDowell A View Channel confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend s wedding and for the first time contemplates the idea of marriage Record Program El Remind Me Other Times Masti Channel HBO Tip For information on tuning to a PPV program see pages 50 9 gt Shakespeare In Love All Day 7 206 EE Paltrow Viola De ESSE Go Back gt Joseph Fiennes will Shakespeare Geoffey Rush Philip Henslowe Actors amp Roles Ben Affleck Ned Alleyn Queen Elizabeth Lord Wessex Director _4 Judi Dench Writer Colin Firth Original Materials Simon Callow Tilney Production Studio Jim Carter Ralph Bashford Awards Keywords Date Run Length Tip Your digital satellite receiver can store up to seven days of information so retrieving data can take a little time It can take up to 12 hours to download all seven days of information when turning the system on after the Guide information has been erased 36 Tuning to a Program To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide point to the pr
76. enu Enter the correct system password to override settings A Unlock icon The system is unlocked Spending viewing and other limits can be accessed or changed Selecting this icon in the channel banner displays the Lock System control panel Video Unlock icon A password has been entered to temporarily override the limits The system will remain unlocked until the satellite receiver is turned off or re locked Program Unlock icon A password has been entered to override limits for a single program After the program ends or when the channel is changed limits are restored AlphaSort icon Enables you to sort titles alphabetically ER E Scout icon Allows you to search for programs using key words D Mail icon Displays the Mail screen The icon will be white if you have an unread mail A Telephone icon Displays the Caller ID list screen The icon will be white if you have received a new call but have not accessed the Caller ID List screen It will be gray if you have accessed the Caller ID List screen amp Viewing Suggestions icon Displays the Viewing Suggestions menu Program Details Displays a description of the current program if available Chapter 3 33 Satellite Receiver Features 4 Family a m NBC 207 3rd Rock From the Sun NR Not Rated Frankie goes to Rutherford Dick feels 207 threatened by Mary s visiting friend Enrico 8pm 8 30pm Mon 11 19 8 15 PM Min 18 30PM 9PM
77. ertainment Again Setup amp Connections Things To Consider Before You Connect Protect Your Components from Power Surges Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet Always turn off the digital satellite receiver TV and other components before you connect or disconnect cables Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Information sheet packed with your unit Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks Place the Audio Video A V cables to the sides of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the A V cables as much as possible Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Remove any sales or promotional materials attached to the product Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other components Chapter 1 Setup amp Connections Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your digital satellite receiver depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the sig
78. erved Chapter 1 17 Setup amp Connections Cables and Jacks Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections Not all cables come with your digital satellite system D S VIDEO 9909 VIDEO AUDIO KE e ANTENNA IN VCR AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO PHONE Component Video Component Video provides this receiver s best picture quality Component Video jacks break a standard picture signal down into three parts for superior imaging Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because Component Video carries only the picture signal not the sound S Video S Video jacks cables provide very good picture quality Remember to connect the left and right audio cables to the TV because the S Video cable carries only the picture signal not the sound Audio Video RCA type Audio Video A V cables provide good picture quality and stereo sound and should be used if your TV has no S video or Component Video jacks The digital satellite receiver s A V jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio If your TV has only one input for audio mono connect it to the left white audio jack on the satellite receiver RF Coaxial Cable F type RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality They should be used if A V connections are not available on your TV RF jacks are also used for off air antenna cable an
79. es 48 RF remote jack 16 S Satellite Receiver code list 30 Scout 40 Scrolling 35 40 Set VCR type 22 Index SKIP button 25 Software Upgrades 2 Sorting by AlphaSort icon 40 Movies icon 39 Scout icon 40 Sports icon 39 Spending limits 49 53 Sports icon 39 System lock 54 options 58 test 58 71 unlock 55 T Telephone icon 33 Timers 50 Troubleshooting 68 Tuning to a program 36 TV button 25 U Universal Remote Control 2 Unlocking the system 55 User Preferences 38 V VCR button on remote 25 code list 30 Controller 18 recording 25 27 50 set type 22 Video input channel 9 11 13 Viewing hours limit 53 W WHOeINPUT button 25 Wink See DIRECTV INTERACTIVE WINK Communications 2 75 This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank If your digital satellite receiver needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the Yellow Pages 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 Thomson multimedia Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are trademarks of DIRECTY Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and is used with permission Printed in the USA TOCOM 15660920 The software used to
80. ewing Hours Use the Viewing Hours option to limit the total amount of time as well as the time of day that a user can watch programming 1 In the Profiles menu select Viewing Hours 2 Use the digits on the remote control or point to the or buttons and press OK to complete the on screen sentence Choose the days to view how many hours can be viewed each day 0 24 hours and when programming can be viewed Be sure to lock the system for these limits to take effect Setting Up Spending Limits Select the Spending Limit option to indicate a per event and or a monthly spending limit for Pay Per View programs 1 Point to Spending Limit and press OK 2 Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter a single program spending limit and a monthly spending limit Gf desired 3 When all fields are set up correctly the satellite receiver returns to the previous display Note After Spending Limits are set and the system is locked the system password will be required to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than the set Spending Limits allow 53 Using On Screen Menus Lock Gladys y Enter a password for User 3 206 fall ll Go Back Each user profile can be locked and Name assigned a personal password ina O Restos When the profile is locked the password must be entered to use that Rating Limits profile Viewing Hours Channel List In order to lock this user enter t
81. for the component on the code list at the end of this section On your remote control press and hold the component button you want to program While pressing the component button enter a code from the code list Release the component button and then press ONeOFF to see if the component responds to the remote control commands If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ONeOFF again If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote control commands One Button Recording If your remote is programmed to operate a VCR you only need to press the RECORD button to begin recording from video Chapter 2 Operating Other Components Once the remote has been programmed successfully you are ready to use it to operate your components To Operate the Component 1 Press the component button TV VCR1 SAT VCR2 or AUX to set the remote to control the component 2 Press ONeOFF to turn the component on or off 3 Use the remote control buttons that apply to that component Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR cable box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote control to operate the TV press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode If you want to play a videotape press VCR1 then PLAY poin
82. h credit card information money order or IMPORTANT Copy complete account number CORE check in US currency made payable to Thomson multimedia doi YUEN i Inc to the following address ATATA Video Accessories PO Box 8419 above your ie I Ronks PA 17573 name on MasterCard IMPORTANT Copy complete account number ONE from your Discover Card vis TT TILE TPT ILELTILEE 1 I My card expires AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly order will save you days of waiting Y l Name Street l l Apt l l City l Stte________ Zip l l Daytime Phone Number Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely e Allow 4 weeks for delivery e All accessories are subject to availability e Prices are subject to change 74 Chapter 5 A Access card number 22 Accessories 75 Accessory Order Form 75 AlphaSort button 33 40 Arrows on remote 24 Assisted setup 22 71 Attractions Guide 37 AUX button 24 Batteries 20 Buttons 24 C Cable Box code list 30 Caller ID banner 47 list 48 receiving calls 47 Cancelling purchases 48 Cautions i2 Channel Banner 1 Channel banner 33 Channel Guide 37 Channel lists 52 add channels 52 delete channels 52 CLEAR button 24 Code list Cable Box 3
83. he Spending Limit four digit password to use as this Lock User user s personal password Enter the new system password 206 i x Go Back i T Locking the system puts into effect I Lock System all of the lists and limits that you have set up Lock System y In order to lock the system enter the four digit password you would like to use as the system password Hint The system password can also be used to access individual profiles 54 Locking a User s Profile Users can be assigned a personal password to lock their profile When a password is assigned users must enter the password before they can view programs using that profile Profile passwords do not allow access to or editing of the profile limits you must enter the system password to edit profile limits Note Each profile that can be easily accessed using the WHOeINPUT button on the remote control To lock an individual profile 1 In the specific profile edit mode select Lock User 2 Use the arrow or digit buttons to select each digit of the password Locking the System Locking the system puts the ratings spending viewing and channel limits you have set up for each profile into effect When you lock the system no one can modify any of these settings without first entering the four digit system password 1 In the Profiles menu select Lock System 2 Use the arrows or the digit buttons to enter a four digit system pas
84. he receiver you can select the lock icon in the channel banner lt fami ce Program Video Unlock Moto Madness English ESP2 NR Not Rated 7 30pm 8 30pm If the system is locked and you want to access a blocked program without cium ME Gh Sp 2s ep Dio unlocking all settings press the remote control s INFO button and highlight the Lock icon in the channel banner Make sure to check the box beside Unlock this program only and enter the system password This program is no longer blocked but all other settings remain in effect The unlock icon with a P should be displayed in the channel banner e Use the Lock and Unlock icons in the Channel Banner to lock or unlock the system To access the Lock Unlock Menu press the INFO button on the remote control and use the arrow buttons to select the Lock icon Use the remote control s number buttons to enter the proper password and follow on screen instructions Unlock icon The system is unlocked No limits are in effect Spending viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed e Unlock with a P icon The system is locked but no limits are in effect for the duration of the current program because a password has been entered to override the current program s limits No limits can be accessed or changed After the program ends the system will return to Lock status e Unlock with a T icon The system is temporarily unlocked with no limits in effect unti
85. her Thomson RF remote control within 150 feet may be operating on the same frequency See page 28 for details about changing your RF remote control s frequency Blank screen e Your satellite receiver may be hooked incorrectly to the TV Change channels using the satellite receiver s front panel buttons to see if the channel banner appears If it does not check the Setup and Connections section for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver Partial programming loss e Your multiple LNB satellite antenna may be incorrectly configured Change the dish type set in your receiver s preferences Press the MENU button on the remote control then select System Setup In the next menus select Dish Pointing and then Select Dish From the Select Dish display make sure the proper antenna is selected round or oval with 2 LNBs or oval with 3 LNBs Remote Control Problems Problems with the remote control e Maybe something is between the remote control and the remote sensor e Maybe the remote control is not in SAT mode Press the SAT or if your remote is older SAT1 or DIRECTV button so the remote will control the digital satellite receiver e Remember to press the OK button after entering a channel number that is less than four digits long e Maybe batteries in the remote control are weak dead or installed incorrectly Try replacing batteries Note that when you replace the batteries you may have to reprogram your remo
86. ight and Select All on screen menus can be handled the same way using highlight and select navigation VCR1 ON OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX SAT Q Highlight and select navigation has two steps 1 Use the arrow buttons up down left and right on the remote control to highlight different choices on the screen OK button 2 Press OK to select the highlighted item Arrow butt o oo Note When a highlighted on screen menu choice has a number beside it you can also press the corresponding number button on the remote control CLEAR to select it button Once you know how to navigate on screen menus you can complete the Assisted Setup see the next page and explore the menu system MENU button To display the on screen menu system press the remote control s SAT button then press the MENU button Note Don t worry about getting stuck inside a menu Pressing the CLEAR button on the remote control takes you out of the menu system and back to the program you were watching Chapter 1 21 Setup amp Connections Y System Options A y Setting the VCR Type will allow the 4 206 receiver to control your VCR O Go Back This option is currently set up to use code 0000 Languages 2 Set VCR Type 3 Output Channel i RF Remote Setup 7 Dolby Digital 8 Time Zone Tip When you order programming you need to know your access card number To get the number select System Setup from the Main men
87. ing two conditions 1 The RF remote may not cause harmful interference and 2 The RF remote must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This reminder is provided to call your attention to article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 1999 National Electrical Code Refer to article 810 in particular to 810 1 and 810 15 for required grounding of the metal structure of the Dish Antenna Refer also to the 810 2 which by reference to article 820 requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights The anticopy process is licensed for non commercial home use only Reverse engineering or Care and Cleaning Product Registration disassembly is prohibited Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your digital satellite receiver Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top and bottom
88. inting then press OK to access the dish pointing screen 3 Select Dish is highlighted by default Press the OK or right arrow button to access the information on the right side panel 4 Specify the type of dish you are using a round satellite dish or an oval satellite dish with two or three LNBs Low Noise Block converter When the proper dish is highlighted press OK Note Changing the dish type will delete all stored Guide information while the digital satellite receiver gets the updated Guide data While updating Guide information advanced search features such as the Scout and AlphaSort will only have a few hours of data from which to work Chapter 4 Using On Screen Menus Enter Zip Code abe This feature allows you to find dish pointing coordinates from your local zip code 1 In the Dish Pointing menu use the remote control s arrow buttons to select Enter Zip Code 2 Use the numeric buttons on the remote control to enter in the proper zip code 3 After entering the final digit the receiver displays the dish pointing coordinates For convenience record the numbers in the spaces below Note If you have a round satellite antenna you will not see numbers for An oval satellite dish with two LNBs Tilt Tilt applies only for satellite antennas with more than one LNB not provided with all systems Tip Azimuth is the side to side Dish pointing Coordinates direction that the satellite dish Elev
89. ion 18 Chapter 1 Setup amp Connections Di Y RF REMOTE O SATELLITE LOW SPEED IN DATA OUTTOTV IN FROM ANT Satellite Receiver Back Panel This diagram illustrates each of the back panel jacks found on your digital satellite receiver When working with cables be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS Video OUT to Video IN Right Audio OUT to Right Audio IN etc For more information on the function of the back panel jacks and many other features of your digital satellite receiver press the MENU button and select System Setup from the Main menu then select System Index Back Panel Jacks in alphabetical order AUDIO Rand L Audio cables offer better sound quality than RF coaxial cables Connect a second set of audio cables to another component such as a VCR or stereo COMPONENT VIDEO Y PP Provides this receiver s best picture quality surpassing that of S Video Audio Video and RF coaxial cables Y P P jacks break a video signal down by three separate channels providing this receiver s best picture quality DIGITAL AUDIO Connects the satellite receiver s audio to a Dolby Digital receiver or decoder This audio connection provides the best sound quality Use either the optical or the coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO output jacks not both when using component S Video or A V video outputs IN FROM ANT Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to the satellite receiver using this jack You can then
90. l the receiver is placed in standby mode A password has been entered to override the system limits No limits can be accessed or changed without entering the system password When the system is turned off the it will return to Lock status Chapter 4 55 User Profile Family Anthony Carolyn Mark Valerie ss Personal Settings 56 Using On Screen Menus Choosing Your Profile Each time you turn on the digital satellite receiver the Family profile is selected by default so this should be the profile with the most restrictive limits you want enforced across all profiles To select another profile 1 Press the WHO INPUT button to display a list of profiles 2 Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the desired profile Then enter the four digit password to activate the profile Note If the profile is not password protected you can just press OK to activate It The channels spending rating and viewing limits associated with the chosen profile will be active only when the system is locked The active profile also affects what you see in the program guides Selecting the User Preferences icon sorts the guide to show only programs meeting the current user profile criteria and which personal settings are used To change the current profile press the WHOeINPUT button Personal Settings The Personal Settings menu accessed by pressing the 6 button in the Main menu lets you customize
91. n will appear and give you more information about the program From this screen you can also purchase the program You can select e View Channel to view that channel e Buy Program to purchase the program e Buy and Record to purchase the program and set a timer to record it e Remind Me to be prompted just before the show is scheduled to start e Other Times to see when the program will air again e More Details to go to a menu that will display additional information about the program if available Note The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select 49 Using On Screen Menus TE Timer Recordings Key On screen icons are a quick way to understand the timers Indicates that the timer is set oa te wt fo Indicates that the timer is set for a PPV program Indicates a timer conflict Indicates Interactive content AU Dharma amp Gregg Timer 1 Ed a Pa pa m E gt e 206 Go Back Es Dharma amp Gregg Just Shoot Me 3 60 Minutes S S gt ZS O 2 S How often once a week Channel 000 000 ABCE Start time 8 00 G Stop time S 8 30 PM Brimstone Good vs Evil mes Starting May 16th Tue Sports Night 653 j Clear Timer Timer 8 Timer 7 TT 50 The Timers feature allows you to preset your digital satellite receiver to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined
92. nal you want to achieve Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your satellite receiver For more information about the relationship between cables jacks and the quality of the signal go to pages 18 19 Component Signal Quality Jacks on the satellite receiver Cables needed Excellent COMPONENT INPUT Y P P component video AUDIO Land R audio left and right Very Good S VIDEO AUDIO L and R S video audio video Excellent DIGITAL AUDIO optical SPDIF Very Good DIGITAL AUDIO coaxial Pictures of cables are on page 18 Chapter 1 7 Setup amp Connections Digital Satellite Receiver O rouno O RF REMOTE ol O O e Deo SATELLITE LOW SPPED A NS Nee S SS O AAA SA y Y 2 Cable or RJ11 Off air modular Satellite Dish Antenna 4 phone jack Antenna Y Ps omponent Video gt E a O O ANT Note Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactly like the ones shown Excellent Connection Using A V Cables for component video and A V connections for the TV and VCR This connection provides this receiver s best picture quality surpassing that of S Video The component video connection is recommended for use with HDTVs and multimedia monitors Component Video provides the best picture quality breaking the video signal into three separate parts Remember to connect audio
93. nding Limit option to indicate a per event and or a monthly spending limit for Pay Per View programs 1 Select Spending Limit 2 Select the user profile you d like to set a spending limit for then use the digits or the arrow buttons on the remote control to enter program spending limit information 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 Note Spending limits are in effect only when the system is locked See Locking the System later in this section for details Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View PPV programs are DIRECTV programs that you can purchase like a movie ticket if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line see the instructions starting on page 5 for connection details Previewing and Purchasing You can preview and purchase DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line To purchase a movie or event you can take one of two actions e Tune to a PPV channel using the remote control s CH buttons When you find one press the INFO button to find more information and details about how to purchase the program e Highlight a PPV program in a program guide and press INFO The Program Details scree
94. nection allows your remote control to communicate with your digital satellite receiver even when you do not have line of sight to the receiver s front panel remote sensor What you will need e One RF remote antenna Making the Connection Connect the RF remote antenna to the RF REMOTE jack on the back of your digital satellite receiver Using Your Component As soon as the above connection is made the RF feature of your remote is in effect For information about programming the remote control to operate other devices see page 26 If you have other RF remote controls you may want to change the RF code to avoid conflicts To change the RF code see the instructions on page 28 16 Chapter 1 Setup amp Connections Receiver or Decoder with Optical Input DIGITAL gt AUDIO 4 INPUT Ay Ly cs Digital Satellite Receiver 2 VCR SN y ROUND RF REMOTE O O O PGA 8 5 Pr SATELLITE LOW SPEED O O O O L O i salle OUTTOTV INFROMANT y si to COMPONENT VIDEO Recast VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO Advanced Audio Digital Audio Output Connection Cables Either Optical SPDIF or Coaxial Audio Use this connection to take advantage of Dolby Digital quality sound when available Notes your digital receiver back panel may not look exactly like the one pictured This satellite receiver s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack IEC958
95. nna feed CRF coaxial cable to the IN FROM ANT jack on the satellite receiver 5 Connect one end of the supplied telephone line cord to the PHONE JACK on the back of the satellite receiver and the other end to an RJ11 type modular phone jack the most common type of phone jack Go to Page 18 Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV programming Tune the TV to the satellite receiver s output channel either channel 3 or 4 Note You can change the satellite receiver s output channel by pressing the remote control s SAT button then the MENU button then select System Setup then System Options and finally select Output Channel Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select the desired output channel Tune the TV to that channel to see the satellite receiver s picture To record DIRECTV programming Follow the directions in the previous step then set your VCR to record on its proper input channel channel 3 or 4 if using RF coaxial cable to make the connection Video input channel if using A V cables to connect the VCR to the satellite receiver To view VCR recordings Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever is set on the VCR as its output channel Begin VCR playback as usual Chapter 1 15 Setup amp Connections Z S RF REMOTE O eo WG 7 et SATELLITE LOW SPEED O O iY ha DATA OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT y Ph RSS COMPONENT VIDEO A O ia RF Remote Antenna Connection This con
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97. ntrol other components that are not RCA GE or Proscan you must program the remote control For more information go to Chapter Two Using the remote Control DIRECTV INTERACTIVE powered by WINK Communications Description An interactive television service that lets you access up to the minute news sports financial information weather program trivia and respond to free offers and even shop all while you watch TV Requirements Establish a free secure Interactive TV account then press the OK i button on the remote control whenever you see the Interactive logo appear on screen For more information see page 34 in the Satellite System Features chapter Software Upgrades via Satellite Description The digital satellite receiver is able to modify some of its features and functions with downloaded RSA secure upgrades or modifications RSA secure downloads ensure that only authorized upgrades are delivered to your RCA digital satellite receiver Requirements Consult the Upgrade Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV For more information see page 66 in the Using On screen Menus chapter Table of Contents Key Features Overview oooccccooooocccccccccnoncccnncncnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnrnrnnnnnnnnrrnrnnnnnnnrrnnrnrnnnannnss 1 Setup amp Connections uisiiin its 5 Things To Consider Before YOU CONNECE ssiri 6 CHOOSE Your Connections aaa 7 RF Remote Antenna Connection occcccoccccnnoncncn
98. o Change the Active Profile s Preferences 1 Press the GUIDE button on the remote control to display the default guide 2 Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the Active Profile s Preferences icon at the bottom of the guide 3 Press the 2 button to select Edit Preferences This will display a menu where you can customize the themes to appear when the Active Profile s Preferences icon is selected 4 In the customizing menu use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select deselect theme choices Note The themes and topics can be customized for any profile Once finished customizing the themes only topics that match your choices should appear when you select the Active Profile s Preferences icon in the on screen guides Movies Select the Movies icon to sort and list only movies After selecting Movies the Movies Themes menu is displayed Here you can sort movies by various themes By default A Movies is highlighted first Select the Movies Themes icon to sort the guide to list specific types of movies such as comedies or musicals This icon may change from Movies to a different topic in the future but it will continue to function in the same way Sports Select the Sports icon to list sporting events only After selecting Sports the Sports icon changes to a Sports Themes icon Select the Sports Themes icon to sort the guide to list specific types of sports such
99. ogram and press OK To see information about a program in the guide point to the program and press INFO Then you can select e View Channel to tune to that channel e Record Program to record the program e Remind Me to set up a Watch Timer This will display a prompt allowing you to quickly change the channel when the program is about to begin e Other Times to see what other times the program is available e More Details opens another display with detailed information Cif available The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select More Details There s a variety of program information sent along with standard broadcast signals and your digital satellite receiver can display much of it Gif available The More Details menu can offer information Gf available about Actors and Roles the Director the Writer Original Materials the Production Studio Awards Keywords associated with the program and the original release Date and Run Length Just use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select the desired button and to display more information You can even use the displayed information in the More Details menu to look for matching information in the stored guide programs or to create search criteria for use with the Scout search feature of your digital satellite receiver To Access More Details 1 Highlight a desired program in the on screen guide and press
100. or cable signal and vice versa e You may not have installed your satellite dish antenna properly Refer to the dish pointing instructions in the Menu section of this book and the installation guide that came with your satellite dish antenna Problems with Caller ID e Most wireless phone jacks will function properly with Caller ID However to verify proper Caller ID operation directly connect the phone line to a standard wall mount phone jack Light flashes on front panel e You have unread Caller ID messages Highlight and select Messages from the Main menu and then select Caller ID List to see a list of sequential Caller ID information Once you access your messages the L E D flashing will stop Receiver will not turn on e Check to make sure it is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e Maybe batteries in remote control are dead e Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor e Unplug the receiver Wait five minutes Plug it in again Turns off while playing e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low 66 Chapter 5 Other Information Satellite receiver turns on or changes channels unexpectedly e Scheduled Watch or Record timer has been activated e Anot
101. r 1 MotoMania Get your fill of the hottest bikes on the Motorcycle Madness Go Back Collectors of vintage bikes discuss th Downshift How to get true performance from your Cycle Stuff Disable Learning Shopping channel special for the cycle View Suggestion gt Edit Topics Where s My Chopper Original bikes created from old hogs Laying It Down The perils of street racing catch up to Trauma Cycles Special ER Trauma Room and motorcy Chapter 3 The Channel Guide Displays the programming schedule for the selected channel The Logo Guide Displays channel logos for the current user s channel list The Suggestions Guide Displays a list of programs based on programming that has been previously watched under that user profile 37 Satellite Receiver Features an lt Family Tue 4 25 8 15 PM gt IN12 A gt 3rd Rock ae ad Sun Xx f INR Not Rated N12 8pm 8 30pm 25 8PM 18 30PM 9PM Who Wants to be a Mill Darma amp Jag i 60 Minute The world Today Larry King NHI Hockey Stanley Cup Review Moto Mad X Sports Challenge That 70s Family Guy Greed 3rd Rock Frasier TIP Accessing Viewing Suggestions You can select Viewing Suggestions by selecting Suggestions in the Main menu or by pressing the icon displayed in the channel banner or on screen guides Rf Edit Movies User 1 Sco Reset to 0 Reset to 100 to 100 Reset to 100
102. r warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 days from date of purchase Unit exchange which includes parts and labor e 91 days to 1 year from date of purchase Unit exchange which includes parts only you pay the labor e The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e During the initial 90 days Exchange the defective receiver with a new or at our option refurbished unit e After the 90 days and within one year Exchange the defective receiver with a new or at our option refurbished unit We will charge you a flat exchange cost to replace a defective receiver This charge covers the labor cost for its repair How you get service e Call 1 800 679 4776 and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information is on the back of your receiver e A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver you will be provided with a Service Request SR number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists No returns will be accepted without the SR number e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warrant
103. re to work Chapter 4 Using On Screen Menus Dolby Digital Setup Dolby Digital when available provides six independent soundtrack channels through a digital audio output jack Your digital satellite receiver has SPDIF IEC 958 digital PCM or Dolby Digital encoded as well as coaxial digital audio output jacks These can be connected to an external Digital Audio Receiver Decoder equipped with a compatible digital audio input see page 17 in the Setup and Connections section for more information With such additional equipment you can enjoy more dynamic and realistic sound Digital Satellite Receiver DIGITAL deb AUDIO 0 OUTPUT OPTICAL SPDIF COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OR gt Ff nical AUDIO CABLE CABLE Digital A V Receiver DIGITAL de gt AUDIO INPUT i CENTER i SPEAKER i FRONT IME SPEAKER LEFT REAR SPEAKER E LEFT REAR SPEAKER RIGHT Requirements e Digital Audio Receiver Decoder with digital optical or coaxial input jack e Programming with a digital soundtrack e Optical SPDIF cable or coaxial audio cable e Six speakers left front left rear surround right front right rear surround center and sub woofer Connections This diagram 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
104. s the remote control s MENU button then select Program Guides and then Select User to display the list of profiles from which to choose 32 Chapter 3 Satellite Receiver Features Active Profile Program titles Interactive content and information indicator a Family Tuesday 4 25 01 8 15PM r Moto Madness English ESP2 NR Not Rated 7 30pm 8 30pm 206 de Vi S S a Be a BG a ba tu k Z S g P are gt J nell Se u Dolby Digital Main menu AlphaSort Mailbox spies Alternate audio suggestions and alternate 99 audio indicators System lock unlock ScoutTM Caller ID Program details g Using The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you do one of the following e Tune to a channel e Press the remote control s INFO SAT or GO BACK buttons while watching programming e Press UP DOWN or INFO on the satellite receiver s front panel e Exit the on screen menu system On screen icons represent frequently used menu items Some icons also change appearance to show the item s status Use the arrow buttons to highlight an on screen item and the OK button to select it Some of the items you select in the channel banner can also be selected in the program guides Buttons of the Channel Banner Main Menu icon Takes you to the Main menu A Locked icon The system is locked Spending viewing and other limits cannot be accessed or changed Selecting this icon displays a password m
105. sensor but others do not If the IR sensor is labeled on your VCR affix the VCR Controller directly over the sensor For VCRs that do not label the sensor you can use the VCR s remote control to locate the VCR s sensor before affixing the VCR Controller cable 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 power button 3 When your VCR turns on off you have located the remote control sensor Note To test the VCR controller s position use a piece of vinyl tape to temporarily attach the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located Then follow the steps in Selecting a VCR Type on page 22 to see if the VCR Controller is positioned correctly Chapter 1 Setup amp Connections Connect the VCR Controller To use the One Touch Record and Timer features you need to attach the VCR Controller cable to the VCR and the satellite receiver 1 Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR jack on the satellite receiver 2 Affix the other end in front of the remote control sensor on your VCR Satellite Receiver Back Panel OG GROUND O Pr SATELLITE LOW SPEED O O IN DATA OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT Y Pb RS COMPONENT VIDEO A NA A RF REMOTE VCR Front Panel _ A Remonte Control IR Sensor Using Highl
106. sh if you receive new calls while the digital satellite receiver is off The light IE will flash until you turn the receiver on Oros seconds Mail Caller ID List Caller ID Setup Caller ID Message Setting Caller ID Message to On displays the on screen Caller ID banner when a call is received You may want to turn this feature off when you are recording manually and do not want the on screen messages to appear on your recordings Your calls will be stored in the Caller ID List screen even when Caller ID is turned off Caller ID Message Time out Set the amount of time from 1 30 seconds that the Caller ID banner will display when you have an incoming call For this feature to work make sure Caller ID Message is set to On Note If you have a timer set to either watch or record the Caller ID banner will be temporarily overridden for the duration of that timer When the timer event is over the Caller ID banner will display as selected under Caller ID Message When viewing or recording manually not using a timer the Caller ID banner will display and be recorded if recording as selected under Caller ID Message At all times Caller ID messages will be stored in the Caller ID List screen unless a call arrives when you are on the telephone and you do not have a Type Il box or Type II service 46 Chapter 4 Incoming Call Gertrude Stuart 555 555 1 Tip When you have unread Caller ID calls The front panel
107. stment of customer controls e Damage from misuse or neglect e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries e Units purchased serviced or operated outside the continental U S A and Alaska e Loss of programming e Installation e Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson e Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pick up the replacement unit in a timely manner Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLI
108. sword 3 Enter the password a second time to confirm it The lock icon should be displayed in the channel banner Notes After the system has been locked you must enter the correct password in order to access the Edit Profiles control panel If you forget a USER password you need to unlock the system and then assign a new user password If you forget the SYSTEM password contact the DIRECTV authorization center e Lock icon All limits are in effect No limits can be accessed or changed without first entering password system A password is required to override limits or access the system Chapter 4 Using On Screen Menus Unlocking the System When the system is unlocked the channel spending viewing and ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect To unlock 1 Highlight and select Unlock System in the Profiles menu 2 Highlight and select Yes to confirm that you want to unlock the system The unlock icon should be displayed in the channel banner When you attempt to access a channel that is blocked by one or more limits and the system is locked you will be asked to override limits by entering the four digit system password If you enter the password to override a limit all limits are unlocked until you turn off the digital satellite receiver When you turn on the receiver again the system will be locked and the Family profile channel list will be selected If you want to re lock the system without turning off t
109. te to control other devices e Remove batteries press and hold the 1 button for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote control Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote e If you are trying to operate a device other than the digital satellite receiver that you have programmed the remote to control make sure you press the corresponding device button DVD VCR2 etc first TV or VCR Problems Blank screen e Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on e Try another channel TV turns on or changes channels unexpectedly e A scheduled Watch or Record Timer has been activated VCR turns on or off unexpectedly e A timer may be set to record The timer will automatically turn the VCR on and off Chapter 5 67 Other Information TV Button VCR1 ON OFF DVD VCR2 AUX SAT AAA MUTE SKIP O O O O WHO e INPUT Button REVERSE PLAY A V RECORD STOP O 68 Finding the TV s Video Input Channel Note If your TV is connected with just coaxial cables you only need to tune to channel 3 or 4 If you used audio video cables to connect your TV to the digital satellite receiver you must tune your TV to the video input channel to view DIRECTV programming and menus There are just as many ways to access a TV s video input channel as there are brands and models of TVs Below are some things you can try e
110. teractive programs and commercials Pressing OK will display more information and offer the chance to interact with what is displayed on screen Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control ONeOFF Turns the component you are controlling on or off When pressed twice within two seconds all components that are on will be turned off this feature only works with most RCA GE and Proscan products You can also use the ONeOFF button on the top front panel of the digital satellite receiver to turn the receiver on or off SAT Tells the remote to control the digital satellite receiver SKIP Used to activate the commercial skip mode which activates an on screen timer This feature allows you to change channels during a commercial break for example then be returned to the original channel that was active when skip was first pressed when the timer reaches zero Each press of the SKIP button increases the timer by 30 seconds Transport Buttons REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE When in on screen guides PLAY advances the display two hours FORWARD advances the display 12 hours and REVERSE moves time backward 12 hours When the remote control is programmed these buttons are also used to control an auxiliary component such as a VCR or laserdisc player Note that if your VCR Controller is connected the RECORD button can be used to schedule a timer recording when using the Program Guide or to begin recording while watching a program in VCR mo
111. the TV s antenna INPUT jack 4 Connect the cable box or off air antenna feed RF coaxial cable to the IN FROM ANT jack on the satellite receiver 5 Connect one end of the supplied telephone line cord to the PHONE JACK on the back of the satellite receiver and the other end to an RJ11 type modular phone jack the most common type of phone jack 6 Connect the ends of the supplied A V cables to the satellite receiver s AUDIO output jacks and the other ends to the corresponding AUDIO input jacks on the TV Note Make sure you connect jacks corresponding to their labels For example AUDIO R output on the digital satellite receiver should be connected to AUDIO R input on the TV 7 Connect one end of the supplied S Video cable to the satellite receiver and the other end to the S Video input jack on the TV Go to Page 18 Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV programming Tune the TV to its S Video input channel Gf you have difficulty finding your TV s S Video input channel see your TV s User s Manual or page 68 in this manual for more information Then tune the satellite receiver to the desired channel To record DIRECTV programming Tune the satellite receiver to the desired channel Then set your VCR to record on the proper input channel video input channel if you connected the digital satellite receiver to the VCR using A V jacks and cables channel 3 or 4 if using RF coaxial cable to make the
112. the desired profile each profile can have a different Fetch Menu Select Fetch List from the Edit Fetch menu Choose which menu item you would like to assign to the FETCH button by pointing and 7 Press the left arrow button to confirm your selection and return to the menu You may press the FETCH button on the remote control and execute the assigned function at any time while viewing DIRECTV programming an INFO Help Go Back Name Default Guide Guide Sorting Color Scheme Translucency Animation Edit Fetch INFO Help _ System Setup Press INFO Bubble On Press INFO Bubble Off Indicate whether you want the Press INFO to learn more hint bubble to appear when you rest the highlight on a button E Assisted Setup Introduction 206 Go Back Continue Setup Cancel Setup 58 This assisted setup routine asks questions to help you set up your DIRECTV system There are three steps in the setup routine You can skip any step and return to it later To begin the setup routine use the arrows on the remote to highlight Continue Setup then press OK To skip the assisted setup use the arrows to highlight Cancel Setup then press OK Gladys INFO Help A text block saying Press INFO to learn more pops ups by default whenever there is a brief period of inactivity in a menu This INFO Help menu allows you to turn this feature on or off Reset This button allows you
113. the look and feel of the active profile Each of the satellite system s profiles can have individualized personal settings Note If a personal profile is password protected then that password must be entered before changing any of the profile s settings Once you have accessed the personal settings menu select the desired profile You will use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to make your selections The following sections explain your options when changing your personal preferences Follow the on screen instructions to make changes to the system Name Used to change the profile display name This name will be displayed in the Profiles menus as well as when the remote control s WHO e INPUT button is pressed Note A profile s name can be changed either by selecting the Personal Settings in the Main menu and then selecting Name or in the Profiles edit menu Default Guide Lets you choose which guide appears first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote control The choices are Grid Guide or Detail Guide Chapter 4 Using On Screen Menus Guide Sorting Lets you choose whether the default guide is sorted numerically by channel numbers or alphabetically by channel names Color Scheme Lets you pick which colors appear in the guide and menu systems Translucency Lets you choose how see through the channel banner the Fetch menu and the Main menu are when displayed Use the remote control s arrow buttons
114. ties equipment operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company must give you adequate notice in writing to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service 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 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference e Change the position of the satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving interference
115. time To use the Timers feature select Timers from the Main menu Select a Timer 1 16 and then use the arrow buttons to complete the on screen details When the information is complete select Continue Note If you subscribe to Caller ID service note that the Caller ID banner will neither be displayed or recorded during a timer watch or record However all calls will be logged The banner will display as selected when the timer recording is over Setting Up Timer Recordings The Timers feature allows you to set up timer recordings if you have connected the VCR Controller to your digital satellite receiver and told the receiver what type of VCR you are using See page 16 in the Setup and Connections section for details on connecting a VCR Controller Editing or Canceling a Timer From the Timers screen select the Timer you want to edit or cancel and then do the following e Use the arrows buttons to edit the Timer then select Continue e Select Clear Timer to cancel the timer e To watch the program daily or weekly edit that program s Timer Recording with a Timer If you choose Record instead of Watch when setting a Timer and have set up your VCR as previously discussed the Timer will turn on your VCR then start and stop recording a program To record with timers e Your VCR must be tuned to channel 3 or 4 Gf the VCR is connected with just coaxial cables or to the video input channel if the VCR is connected
116. ting the remote at the VCR Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver The remote can control two satellite receivers From the Main menu select System Setup then System Options then Remote Setup Then follow the on screen instructions and enter the appropriate code from the Satellite Receiver list at the end of this section By default the SAT button is used to control the first satellite receiver and the AUX button is used to control the second satellite receiver If your second receiver is an RCA GE or Proscan and you want to control it using the AUX button use code 5001 Code 5000 is used by the SAT button 27 Using the Remote Control 28 Changing the RF Remote Control Code Your remote control is equipped with Radio Frequency RE functionality This means that the remote control can operate the digital satellite receiver using both IR infrared signals and RF signals IR signals require line of sight to the receiver s front panel remote sensor RF signals can operate the receiver from other parts of your house even through walls Installing your RF remote control antenna will increase the range of your satellite receiver s remote control signal See page 16 in the Setup and Connections section for more information If you are experiencing interference from other RF remote controls or devices you may need to change the RF remote control code to avoid conflicts To change the Satellite Rec
117. tteries in the remote control and they are working correctly e The access card is installed in the digital satellite receiver Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your digital satellite receiver 1 Turn on your TV and the digital satellite receiver 2 Press the SAT button to put the remote control in satellite receiver controlling mode then press MENU to bring up the Main menu 3 Select System Setup 5 Select System Test 6 If your system does not pass the system test check any of these potential trouble areas cabling pointing the satellite dish phone connection and access card 7 If you continue to have problems call RCA Customer Service at 1 800 679 4776 You should run a system test several times before concluding that there is a problem Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings Fine Tuning the Signal If you self installed your satellite dish antenna you may have already used the Assisted Setup to find the dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run a system test If you need to run the Assisted Setup again select System Setup from the Main menu then select Assisted Setup If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select System Setup from the Main menu then select Dish Pointing Chapter 5 69 Other Information Limited Warranty What you
118. u then System Test Wait for the system to run all of its tests The access card number is displayed at the end of the system test Write the access card number in the space below for easy reference 22 Selecting a VCR Type In order to use the One Touch Record and Timer features you need to tell the satellite receiver which VCR brand you are using 1 Tune the TV to its satellite receiver viewing channel either 03 04 or the TV s appropriate input channel depending on your connections Press MENU on the remote control to display the satellite receiver s Main menu Highlight and select number 7 System Setup Highlight and select number 3 System Options Highlight and select number 2 Set VCR Type VE ces Ge A LS Highlight and select the name of your VCR manufacturer Note If you do not see your VCR manufacturer s name select Other at the bottom of the list and enter the appropriate code from the VCR Remote Control code list on page 30 6 Follow the on screen instructions to ensure that you are using the correct code Gf you need more assistance while in a menu press the remote control s INFO button for details Note Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the receiver Complete the Assisted Setup If you installed your satellite dish antenna yourself you may have already used the Assisted Setup to find dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run
119. urchase offer screen Press twice to display additional program information when available While in the menu system INFO also summons context sensitive help about a highlighted menu item Chapter 2 25 Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control The digital satellite 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 it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers brands Testing the Remote Control To determine whether the universal remote control needs to be programmed turn a component on such as a VCR point the remote at the VCR and press the VCR button Then press ON OFF or CH or CH to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If not the remote needs to be programmed There are two ways to program the remote control Automatic Code Search or Direct Entry LED Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control many of the components connected to your TV If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your components press the CLEAR button until the LED light turns off Component buttons and ONeOFF button Note The remote control may not be able to operate all models of all brands 1 Turn on the component you want to control VCR TV etc 2 Press and hold the button you want
120. y service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Option l 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time 2 We will send you a replacement unit 3 If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a SR number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account If your unit is not received within 14 days the suggested retail value of the receiver will be charged to your credit card This amount will be credited less a 10 handling fee if the unit is subsequently received 4 Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit s carton Shipping instructions will be included on the carton along with your SR number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Include with the shipment e Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale e lt A brief note describing your receiver problem e Your name address and phone number Option II 1 For a fee of 10 00 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 ac

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