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1. If the automatic scan included any channels that you do not intend to watch you can edit the 8 channel list by using the Add Remove Channels menu item in the Antenna amp Cable menu If any of the off air antenna channels appear out of tune you can fine tune them using the Fine Tune Channels item in the Antenna amp Cable menu If you have added digital channels from an off air antenna you can check the signal strength for that channel by using the Digital Off Air Signal Strength menu item in Antenna amp Cable menu To exit the Menu system press the EXIT button on your remote control Activating your DIRECTV account After you have installed and connected the the satellite dish and DIRECTV HD Receiver you must contact your service provider to create an account To order programming from DIRECTV please call 1 800 DIRECTV 1 800 347 3288 Check with your retailer or visit www DIRECTV com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area DIRECTV programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement which is provided at DIRECTV com or with your first DIRECTV bill Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service sleet social security number and or major credit card Deposit or prepayment may be required Programming subject to change You must be physically located in the U S to receive DIRECTV servi
2. obstructing the direct view to the satellite Em If the test discovers a problem with the Access Card check that the card is properly inserted See Inserting the Access Card in Chapter 2 for details If the test discovers a problem with the Receiver ID contact an authorized call center NOTE The Receiver ID is printed on the rear panel of your receiver and consists of twelve digits If the test discovers a problem with the LNB output check an antenna signal operates before contacting an authorized call center For problems with the phone line connection be sure that the DIRECTV HD Receiver is connected to a phone line and that the phone line is working Try plugging a telephone into the line you are using for the DIRECTV HD Receiver check to see if the phone gets a dial tone If so the line is working When you have finished the Signal Strength test you can run the test again using the on screen Test Again button exit the Menu system by pressing the EXIT button on your remote control or use the arrow keys to highlight on screen BACK button then press the SELECT button to return to the System menu 43 44 3 Testing the Signal Strength The DIRECTV HD Receiver shall have a matrix that shows the signal strength of all transponders per orbital position in one table This matrix is in addition to showing the signal strength of each active transponder individually in the system setup menu To start the Signal
3. SIR TS360 207 N Owner s Manual Warning Important Safety Instructions present inside It is dangerous to make RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN any kind of contact with any inside CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC part of this product CA U This symbol indicates high voltage is INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED maintenance have been included with TRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER This symbol alerts you that important OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS literature concerning operation and SERVICE PERSONNEL this product Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code that 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 Caution Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Caution To prevent electric shock match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot and fully insert the plug Important One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U S copyright laws To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard
4. s how With the Guide displayed on your screen press the YELLOW button on your remote control A list of Guide Categories appears on your screen Highlight the Guide category you wish to view then press RSLS rrm m 2 the SELECT button The Guide Category list disappears and Ene the Guide appears displaying channels showing programs that match the category you chose 4 Using the Logo Guide The Logo Guide displays 21 channel logos and a Channel Banner showing information about the program currently showing on the highlighted channel Follow the steps in this section to use the Logo Guide Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide To display or dear the Logo Guide Press the MENU button on your remote control Then highlight the Guide menu item and press the SELECT button Then highlight the Logo Guide menu item and press the SELECT button The Logo Guide appears on your screen Or press the GUIDE button on your remote control Then press the RED button to display the list of Guide styles Then highlight the Logo Guide option and press the SELECT button The Logo Guide appears Or you can set the default Guide Style so that the Logo Guide always appears whenever you press the GUIDE button on your remote control See Setting the default Guide style on page 55 for details on setting the default Guide Style To clear the Logo Guide from your screen press the EXIT button on your remote control KR
5. they have also specified a recommended audio format Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital 5 1 provides 5 discrete channels of digital audio information for use by A V receivers capable of decoding the 5 1 channel signal The audio signals are broken into left front center right front left rear right rear and a low frequency effects channel designed for subwoofers The result when connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5 1 channel A V receiver and speaker setup is a home theater experience that provides much of the dynamic range 360 degree imaging and sonic excitement of a real theater Not all Digital TV programming is broadcast using Dolby Digital 5 1 For DIRECTV programming you can see which programs are broadcast using this high quality audio standard by checking the Info Banners and Program Guides for the Dolby Digital icon 000 To take full advantage of the Dolby Digital 5 1 capabilities of the DIRECTV HD Receiver you will need a Dolby Digital 5 1 compatible A V receiver connected to the DIRECTV HD Receiver through the Dolby Digital Optical jack or the Dolby Digital Coaxial jack 2 Chapter 2 Getting started This chapter tells you everything you need to know before you start setting up and using your DIRECTV HD Receiver It includes information on m Box contents Front panel controls and lights m Back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver Installing the batteries in the remote control m Inserting the Access Card
6. 034 016 043 046 124 125 142 146 072 031 012 023 039 043 035 037 044 129 152 028 031 108 003 040 135 031 041 156 117 119 005 116 007 010 065 108 110112 VCR continued Brand names DAYTRON DIMENSIA DBX DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR LG HARMAN KARDON HITACHI HUGHES INSTANTREPLAY JCL JCPENNY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA Code numbers 108 156 012 023 039 043 034 053 059 006 029 035 025 027 034 036 037 046 101 129 131 138 017 031 044 152 153 157 003 008 009 010 034 031 072 144 147 063 151 107 109 156 126 040 132 136 101 123 012 001 114 012 045 001 026 034 063 137 150 156 001 031 031 012 001 040 101 156 066 043 048 050 043 130 060 012 031 150 055 158 014 034 047 048 023 034 034 003 009 017 040 067 031 034 041 068 154 160 064 067 069 031 067 012 023 101 VCR continued Brand names MATSUI MEI MEMOREX MGA MINOLTA MITSUBISHI MTC MULTITECH NEC NORDMENDE OPTONICA PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND QUARTZ QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RICO SALORA SAMSUNG Code numbers 027 030 031 102 101 003 010 014 031 034 053 072 139 134 045 046 059 001 156 059 061 046 051 142 001 045 162 034 040 024 034 012 023 043 048 039 043 053 054 070 133 031 066 160 161 001 031 063 156 031 034 067 031 067 03
7. 2 Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Caller ID menu item then press the SELECT button 3 The Caller ID menu appears Highlight the Review Caller IDs menu item then press the A SELECT button The Review Caller IDs screen appears The calls on the list are sorted in time order To see details about any of the listed calls highlight the call 5 from the list then press the SELECT button A screen appears displaying the total number of calls received from that phone number and the times and dates for the three most recent calls To delete a Caller ID record highlight the on screen 6 Delete button then press the SELECT button To return to the Review Caller IDs list highlight the on screen Back button then press the SELECT button 7 Setting the Local Time options The Local Time setting in the Installation section of the Setup menu allows you to control whether to allow your service provider to automatically control two time settings the time zone your DIRECTV HD Receiver uses and m whether your DIRECTV HD Receiver observes Daylight Savings Time If you turn the Local Time Setting on you can choose a time zone and decide whether or not to observe Daylight Savings Time With the Local Time setting off your service provider automatically controls these settings for you Follow these steps to turn the Local Time Setting on or off and if you turn it on to s
8. Box contents Welcome The first step in setting up your DIRECTV HD Receiver is to unpack the box and familiarize yourself with its contents If you are missing any items contact your dealer DIRECTV Bi AAA size RJ 11 batteries Telephone cord Access Card Remote control IR e Component cable S Video cable VCR control cable A V cable cable 2 Front panel controls and lights MENU SELECT RESOLUTION Remote Control Sensor INFO EXIT OUTPUT MODE STANDBY RESET Y Window lt Display Window gt Displays information about your Digital Satellite Receiver DOLBY DIGITAL a Remote Control Sensor Point your remote control at this sensor when operating your receiver E466 ANALOG STANDBY m Turns your Digital Satellite Receiver on and off Signal antenna indicator Display format Display Interface Stand by mode indicator indicator indicator MENU en signa displays the Main Menu a INFO Dolby Digital indicator displays TV program information SELECT selects highlighted items on Guide and Menu screens EXIT clears on screen displays and return to TV program viewing ARROW The arrow buttons navigate in the on screen Guide and menu system RESOLUTION Sets the video resolution output by the DIRECTV HD Receiver to match the
9. PROSCAN Code numbers 102 159 180 062 131 184 187 200 202 208 165 175 163 092 120 166 240 125 169 216 222 061 Code numbers 015 017 022 010 021 025 008 016 023 007 026 027 002 006 013 003 004 Code numbers 009 075 076 030 226 035 036 028 041 217 011 031 038 042 008 006 007 032 077 207 003 039 038 042 006 007 034 005 010 035 036 DVD continued Brand names RCA SAMSUNG SHARP SONY TOSHIBA YAMAHA ZENITH DVD LDP Brand names CALIFORNIA AUDIO DENON FISHER KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI NAD PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER QUASAR RCA SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNICS TOSHIBA YAMAHA Code numbers 035 036 000 040 004 037 038 001 206 039 079 028 041 Code numbers 047 043 044 047 060 048 057 057 057 047 051 054 048 055 057 047 046 052 060 050 053 047 051 054 060 045 059 115 A Appendix Troubleshooting and specifications Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV HD Receiver Troubleshooting Q A have no picture and no sound and Make sure your DIRECTV HD Receiver is plugged into the POWER light does not light a working power outlet If the outlet is switched make sure it it turned on If your DIRECTV HD Receiver is plugged into a power strip make sure it is plugged in and turned on Check the batteries in the remote control have sound but no picture Make sure your TV input A V mode is set
10. Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the Purchases menu item then press the SELECT button wish to cancel then press the SELECT button d Future Purchases Highlight the Future Purchases menu item then press SELECT button DareDevil sr End Time A screen displaying program details for the selected purchase Piet view Status appears service 1D Go back to the preceding menu ess SEE or Press or 4 to go back Highlight the on screen Cancel Purchase button then press 5 the SELECT button The Program Detail screen disappears The Future Purchase screen appears the purchase you canceled is now listed as canceled NOTE Past programs which you purchased but never watched cannot be canceled Only PPV purchases made from the DIRECTV HD Receiver may be canceled 69 70 2 Chapter 5 Program reminders and recording timers This chapter tells you how to use your DIRECTV HD Receiver to set timers that can remind you when a program is about to b and record a program for you on your VCR The sections of this chapter include m Setting up the VCR control m Scheduling program reminders and recording timers Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Setting up the VCR control Your DIRECTV HD Receiver can use the supplied VCR control cable to automatically program your VCR to record programs for you Instructions on setting recording timers appear later
11. and your choice is indicated on the Translucency menu item i 91 92 7 Selecting an Input Signal You can use to view a signal from an external source such as a VCR 2 3 4 J Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Preferences menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Input Source menu item then press the SELECT button The Input Source menu appears The Input Source menu item is highlighted Press the SELECT button on your remote control to display the list of available Input sources A list of input source appears Highlight the input source you wish to use then press the B SELECT button Default Language English Screen Format A list appears from which you can choose Satellite Antenna ND Component S Video or Video etal n Audio Component S Video Video When you select an input source the list disappears Your selection is indicated in the Input Source line on the Input Source menu For easy selection press TV VIDEO button on the Remote Control unit 7 Setting the Default Language preference Programs broadcast with digital audio often provide a number of language choices This preference setting tells your DIRECTV HD Receiver which language to use for digital audio broadcasts offering a choice of formats To set the Default Language preference follow th
12. do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Always be careful when using this product To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock and other injuries keep these safety precautions in mind when installing using and maintaining your DIRECTV HD Receiver Important Safety Information 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety It the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an elec trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu larly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a used c
13. 2 and Native 3 modes will be automatically changed according to the input signal format as shown in the above table For example if you have a standard resolution TV you would set the Resolution button to 480p i Then programs received by the DIRECTV HD Receiver at any resolution would be converted to a resolution of 480p or 480i for display on your television This information can also be helpful when deciding how to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV HD Receiver For example if you have a High Definition TV capable of displaying 1080i and a standard VCR you would want to use the COMPONENT RGB or DVI jacks whichever your TV accepts to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to your TV You would then use the VIDEO OUT jack to connect your VCR This will provide each device with the highest quality video signal it is capable of using NOTE e If you connect your TV to one of the composite video out jacks VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT and you view a HD program with the DIRECTV HD Receiver s RESOLUTION button set to either 720p or 1080i the picture will be slightly cropped at the top and bottom the very top and bottom edges of the image will not appear on the TV screen To avoid this problem set the RESOLUTION button to the 480p i position if your TV is connected to one of the composite video outputs Also since the RGB COMPONENT and DVI jacks do not output the 480i video format do not connect a standard definition TV capable of di
14. 3 The Installation option in the Setup menu provides access to a xe of important setup controls The first of these is the Set Dish menu The Set Dish menu allows you to m Acquire the exact azimuth elevation and tilt angles to help you point your dish accurately based on your ZIP code m Check the setup of your satellite dish using an on screen signal meter m Set the dish type to tell your DIRECTV HD Receiver what kind of satellite dish you are using m Set your dish type automatically The sections that follow detail each of these procedures Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles The Dish Pointing menu item in the Set Dish menu allows you to find out exactly how to point your satellite dish by entering your ZIP code IF you have not yet successfully aligned your satellite dish or if you need to realign it follows these instructions to find the exact angles you should use to point your dish Press the MENU button on your remote control The Main menu appears Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button The Setup menu appears Highlight the Installation menu item then press the SELECT button The Installation menu appears Highlight the Set Dish menu item then press the SELECT button The Set Dish menu appears Highlight the Dish Pointing menu item then press the SELECT button The Dish Pointing screen appears Use the rightarrow button on your remote control to highlight the space for the fir
15. Menu from your screen press the EXIT button on your remote control 85 86 7 Chapter 7 Settings preferences upgrades and extras This chapter tells you how to use the DIRECTV menu system to control the way your DIRECTV HD Receiver operates Its contents include m Reading your mail m Setting system preferences Reviewing and controlling caller ID m Setting the Local Time options Installing a new Access Card Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your DIRECTV HD Receiver Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Viewing fun system extras Remote Control setup Reading your mail The MAILBOX menu item allows you to read the mail sent to you by DIRECTV or your service provider Here s how Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the MAILBOX menu item then press the SELECT 2 button The MAILBOX screen appears displaying all of the mail you have received both read and unread IEA DIRECTV makes n DIRECT TV BA DIRECTV makes My DIRECT TV News By DIRECTV j To read one of the pieces of mail highlight that piece of ym b to check receive ag Press BAGH or 4 to go back mail in your mailbox then press the SELECT button The selected mail message appears To delete the mail message permanently removing it from A your MAILBOX highlight the on screen Delete button and wc press the SELECT button on your re
16. Programming the RF remote control optional 108 Operating a device with your programmed remote control RF 109 PHP 110 Appendix Troubleshooting and specifications 116 TIOUDIES DOING 116 SPECUCHIONS c uod x99 m Capa ORO Puy Ran dard 118 10 Chapter 1 Technical overview This chapter explains the technical capabilities of the DIRECTV HD Receiver and provides background information on digital television Topics covered here include m What are Analog TV Digital TV NTSC ATSC SDTV and HDTV m What kinds of TV programming can watch with the DIRECTV HD Receiver m What equipment is required to view HDTV programming Resolution and interlacing Video output options m Aspect ratio m Screen formats Dolby Digital 5 1 What are Analog TV Digital TV NTSC ATSC SDTV and HDTV Analog TV Analog TV is the TV you re probably most familiar with Most of the TV broadcasts you receive via a standard off air antenna or from your local cable company are analog TV broadcasts Digital TV Digital television sometimes called DTV is a newer method of broadcasting TV signals that delivers higher quality audio and video Digital TV is broadcast in two sets of formats SDTV and HDTV NTSC NTSC National Television Standards Committee refers to the group that first established the standards used for conventional analog tele
17. Strength test follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button 2 Highlight the System menu item then press the SELECT button System 4 Highlight the Signal Strength Test Matrix item then press the SELECT button The Signal Strength Test Matrix screen appears The test will begin as soon as screen appears ae Results are displayed in a moment Transponders that are inactive shall have n a in place of a signal strength number Sona String fetal Satellite 101 A When you have finished the system test you can run the test MELLE 5 again using the on screen Test Again button exit the Menu system by pressing the EXIT button on your remote control or use the arrow keys to highlight on screen BACK button Poe then press the SELECT button to return to the System menu Setting up local networks You can use your DIRECTV HD Receiver to receive Guide information via satellite for local off air and cable TV channels To use this feature you must connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a satellite dish as described earlier in this chapter and you must set up the Local Networks option in the menu system NOTE If you do not connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a satellite dish and subscribe to DIRECTV programming you can still add local channels to the Guide by following the instructions in th
18. VCR DVD player and other A V equipment You use the code lists provided in this chapter to enter the code for your brand of TV VCR etc Method To use the manual method to program your DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control follow these steps Turn on the device you want to control 2 Aim the DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control at the device for example when TV is selected first LED will light on press the SET button once again with After pressing a device mode button to operate remote control a desired device mode a sharp thing like pen The LED of selected device lights up iN J p A 2 RW ae gt RES REC PAUSE The mode button OST OREST C1 C2 3 CAN CARN CRA Enter the three digit code for your device see the code lists on the following pages A If the entered code is correct the device will be turn off If the brand number that you have pressed is not correct the device will not be turned off Enter the three digit code again The LED still lights up 5 If the device is turned off press the SET button again to save your brand number in the remote control Repeat the procedure for other devices you wish to operate with your DIRECTV HD Receiver s 6 remote control Operating a device with your programmed remote control To operate a device using your programmed remote control you should turn on the LED of the d
19. as a list of features supported by your DIRECTV HD Receiver To view this information use the System Information and System Features items in the System portion of the Setup menu Viewing information on automatic system upgrades The System Upgrades menu item in the System menu provides information about the current software on your DIRECTV HD Receiver and a history of when previous upgrades have been downloaded to your Receiver To View this information use the System Upgrades item in the System portion of the Setup menu Viewing fun system extras The Extras menu contains a useful calendar a fun biorhythm charting tool and games you can play To view the system extras on your DIRECTV HD Receiver use the items in the Extras menu Testing the DIRECTV HD Receiver The System Test feature allows to quickly check the status of the satellite signal your Access Card and your phone line connection This is helpful while troubleshooting any problem you may experience with your DIRECTV HD Receiver 105 106 8 Chapter 8 Programming the remote control This chapter explains how to program your remote control so that you can use it to operate your TV VCR or other A V equipment Chapter sections include Programming the remote control Operating a device with your programmed remote control m Code lists Programming the IR remote control Your DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control can be programmed to operate your TV
20. code lists on the Remote Control manual A If the entered code is correct the device will turn off Press the device button again The button should blink twice and then turn off Cn Repeat the procedure for other devices you wish to operate with your DIRECTV HD Receiver s RF remote control Operating a device with your programmed remote control RF To operate a device using your programmed RF remote control you must first press the corresponding device button TV VCR or DIRECTY Then use the RF remote control to operate that device The RF remote control will continue to operate that device until you press another device button Each time you want to button to a different device with your RF remote control you start by pressing a device button NOTE When working with the TV and VCR device remote control the IR signal will be transmitted Therefore you need to at the device to work with 109 8 Code lists Use these lists to find the codes you need to program your DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control to operate your other A V devices For brands with multiple codes listed try the 110 codes in order until you find one that works for your device TV TV continued Brand names Code numbers Brand names Code numbers ADMIRAL 072 081 160 161 EMERSON 004 005 028 043 A MARK 112 143 047 048 050 051 AKAI 070 146 076 120 143 151 AMSTRAD 052 153 154 155 070 ANAM 043 054 056 080 096 191 112 FISHER 007 057 A
21. control 2 Highlight the Setup menu item and press the SELECT button Highlight the Antenna amp Cable menu item and press SELECT button Highlight the Scan Type menu item and press the SELECT button to display the list of available channel types The Scan list appears allowing you to choose to set oe your DIRECTV HD Receiver to automatically scan for channels from Digital sources off air ATSC broadcasts Off Air NTSC sources standard TV broadcasts Cable NTSC standard cable TV services or all of these If this is the first time you are setting up this DIRECTV HD Receiver to receive local channels the All setting is recommended Highlight the Scan Type option that matches the type of broadcasts you would like to program 5 into your DIRECTV HD Receiver then press the SELECT button Next set your cable TV type by highlighting the Cable Type menu item and pressing SELECT 6 Then highlight the type of cable signal your cable TV service provides STD HRC or IRC and press the SELECT button STD HRC and IRC are signal formats used by cable TV services Contact your Cable TV service provider to determine which signal type they use Highlight the Scan Channels menu item and press the SELECT button The Scan Channels screen appears and the DIRECTV HD Receiver automatically starts looking for all available channels of the type you specified in the Scan Type list Wait until the scan is completed
22. current channel is being received through your satellite dish Analog indicates that the program is an NTSC program from a cable company or off air antenna Digital indicates the program is a Digital TV broadcast either HDTV or SDTV being received from a cable TV connection or antenna See Chapter 1 for discussions of the types of TV programming your DIRECTV HD Receiver can receive To change the channel yov are watching Press the CH button on the remote control to tune to a higher channel number Press CH button to tune to a lower channel number Enter a channel number directly with the O 9 number buttons After entering a number 2 press the SELECT button or wait a few seconds for the system to tune to the new channel For some broadcasts you may need to enter a two part number to specify a channel and a sub channel entering 5 1 for example would tune you to channel 5 sub channel 1 To enter two part channel numbers use the number buttons to enter the first number then press the delimiter button then enter the second number Use the Quick Guide or full screen Program Guide to change channels Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume while watching DIRECTV programming you simply press the VOL button on the remote control to increase the volume or the VOL button to decrease the volume In order for the DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control to adjust your TV s volume setting you
23. has been programmed if the TV mode is selected In the DIRECTV mode it will be used for external input switching Change channels your DIRECTV HD Receiver or your TV once the remote control has been programmed INFO Display the Channel Banner and information about the current program HELP Display instructions about the screen or menu currently displayed WHO Press to change the current user profile QUICK Press this button to view the Quick Guide MENU Press this button to display the on screen Menu GUIDE Press to view the on screen Program Guide Up Down Left Right arrows These buttons move the highlight to any on screen Guide or Menu selection SELECT Select highlighted items in the on screen Menu or Guide BACK Return to the channel you were last watching or return to a previous Menu EXIT Exit any Guide or Menu screen and return to the TV program you were watching CALLER ID red button Displays the phone numbers of callers who called you on the phone line connected to your DIRECTV HD Receiver works only if you subscribe to your telephone service s caller ID service While in the Guide this button lets you change the Guide style FREEZE green button Takes a still picture of the TV screen Press it again to resume the program you were watching In the Guide this button lets you see program listings for different times AUDIO yellow button While watching TV
24. input jacks on your TV you will need to set your TV to display the input from these jacks Usually this is done by pressing a Video Input or Mode button on your TV s remote control See the manual for your TV if you need help Press the POWER button on the DIRECTV HD Receiver s 2 remote control or on the front of the DIRECTV HD Receiver Characters will be displayed on the VFD in the front panel If this is the first time you have turned on your DIRECTV HD M Receiver it will take a few moments to acquire the program ee guide from the satellite During this process the Progress screen appears When the program guide has been fully acquired the Progress screen clears and the TV screen is displayed You are ready to continue setting up your DIRECTV System Please wait until guide data is downloaded Memorizing Channels If your DIRECTV HD Receiver is able to acquire the program guide and display TV programs your satellite dish is setup and working You can skip ahead to the section on Setting the dish type If your DIRECTV HD Receiver cannot acquire the program guide and you intend to watch DIRECTV programming you may need to adjust the way your satellite dish is installed To do this first make sure your TV and DIRECTV HD Receiver are turned on and connected to each other properly Then follow the instructions below to use your DIRECTV HD Receiver s Menu system to set up your satellite dish 37 33
25. limit the dollar amount that can be spent for each pay per view program use the Spending Limit option in the FAMILY profile menu Spending Limit sets in the Family profile apply any time the system is locked regardless of which user profile is active Here s how to set a spending limit Press MENU button on your remote control Highlight the PROFILES menu item then press the SELECT button The PROFILES menu appears The Family profile is highlighted Press the SELECT button to display the Family profile menu The Family profile menu appears Highlight the Spending Limit menu item then press the SELECT button The Spending Limit screen appears Use the O 9 buttons on your remote control to enter the maximum price allowed for a pay per view program lt M For example to block programs that cost over twenty dollars xlii 1r cr each you would press 0 2 0 E As you press the number buttons the highlight moves to the next digit Spending Limit On When you have entered the spending limit highlight the on screen Done button then press 6 the SELECT button Your spending limit will now be in effect when the system is locked See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter 83 84 6 Setting the screen color and translucency For each of the profiles you can set the screen color and translucency level used to display Menu and Guide screens Screen colors can be set fo
26. on screen SELECT button then press the SELECT button ae To leave the Dish Type setting unchanged highlight the pe ne ele Pre SELECT to antin secr on screen Cancel button and press the SELECT button After you select on screen SELECT button the DIRECTV HD Receiver will reboot If you selected No Dish the DIRECTV HD Receiver will perform an auto scan to put your cable and offair channels into its memory so you can tune them and see them in the on screen Guide 41 42 6 To accept the detected dish type setting use the arrow buttons 3 Using Auto Detection to set the dish type To function properly your DIRECTV HD Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish you are using You can specify the dish type using the instructions on page 31 or you can follow the steps below to use the Auto Detection menu item to automatically set the dish type Bolte you can use Auto Detection to set the dish type the dish must be correctly aligned and the DIRECTV HD Receiver must be receiving a strong signal from the satellite that is signal lock must be established To check the satellite signal use the signal meter see page 30 for details Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Installation menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Set Dish menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the
27. per view programs Remote control overview Here is a quick review of the buttons on your DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control Before your DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control can operate your TV VCR DVD player or other device you must first program the remote control to operate that device See Chapter 8 Programming the remote control R TV VCR DVD AUX DIRECIV MODE WHO TVNIDEO VCR Control Buttons 44 Used for rewinding Saves the current channel to the VCR gt IINE I cmt Plays the videotape or DVD disc Used for stopping play De b ii Used for fast forwarding To pause or play video DIRECTV SLMSUNE 48 4 POWER Turns the device you are controlling on or off SET Use this button when programming your remote control to operate your TV VCR DVD player or an auxiliary device AUX See Chapter 8 Programming the remote control MODE These buttons tell the current state of your remote control Selects a target device to be controlled i e TV VCR DVD AUX DIRECTV These buttons work only after the remote control has been programmed VOL Adjust the volume level of your TV once the remote control has been programmed You can control the volume when in TV DIRECTV or VCR mode MUTE Mute or unmute the TV audio once the remote control has been programmed TV VIDEO Button the TV between its video input modes Once the remote control
28. pointing away from you The Access Card should only be removed when replacing the card with a new one provided by DIRECTV or your program provider DIRECTV Access Card Top view 25 3 Chapter 3 Setting up and connecting This chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTV HD Receiver Contents include Before making connections Jacks and cables Connecting your DIRECTV HD Receiver m Connecting the VCR control cable m Turning on the DIRECTV HD Receiver for the first time Adjusting the satellite dish Testing your DIRECTV HD Receiver m Setting up local networks Programming local channels Activating your DIRECTV account m Upgrades Before making connections The next step is to make the necessary connections Before you begin please note the following important safety and setup tips Protect your components from power surges Always turn off and unplug your DIRECTV HD Receiver TV and any other components before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables Position all cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference m After connecting the components please run the audio video cables along the side of the TV set rather than straight down the back of the TV m Make sure that all cables are plugged or screwed tightly into their jacks m Please make sure that all antennas and cables are properly gr
29. properly Make sure the A V cables are properly connected have picture but no sound Make sure the TV is not being muted have no picture and no sound Make sure the TV is turned on Make sure your DIRECTV HD Receiver is turned on Make sure your Access Card is inserted properly into your receiver Check the signal strength from the satellite see Checking the satellite signal strength in Chapter 3 Make sure the coaxial cable is properly connected to the satellite dish Check the connections between your DIRECTV HD Receiver and your TV Turn your receiver off unplug it wait 10 to 20 seconds then plug it back in and turn it on The top and bottom of the If you connect your TV to one of the composite video program image is cut off out jacks Video Out S Video Out or TV out and you view a high definition program with the DIRECTV HD Receiver s RESOLUTION button set to either 720p or 1080i the picture will be slightly cropped at the top and bottom the very top and bottom edges of the image will not appear on the TV screen To avoid this problem set the RESOLUTION button to the 480p i position if your TV is connected to one of the composite video outputs see the message on my TV This means that the program you are trying to watch Due to Copyright restrictions may not be viewed on some outputs Use a different connection from the DIRECTV HD Receiver to your TV See the section Connecting your DIRECTV H
30. showing on the eerie waren highlighted channel appears in the Channel Banner see more information a highlighted program press the INFO button on your remote control GO RO The Program Detail Screen appears showing complete information about the program on the highlighted channel ee and a list of actions you might want to take related to that program To return to Logo Guide highlight the Back oe item from the on screen list and press the SELECT button sow ines 7 17a Thu 11 5 1998 Satellite Fey D James Wong Bob Jackson Kim Hope George Dobson Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide To tune to a program or channel listed in the Logo Guide Highlight the channel you want to watch Press the SELECT button The Logo Guide disappears and the channel you selected fills the screen 4 Switching to another Guide style You can button from the Logo Guide to the Grid Guide or Grid Guide Name while viewing the Guide Here s how With the Guide displayed on your screen press the RED button on your remote control A list of Guide Styles appears Highlight the Guide style you wish to view then press the SELECT button The Guide Style list disappears and Desert We arvion Thi Guide appears in the style you chose wow T9 Gr d Gui ogo Guide Te owe Searching for programs
31. suitable for children 17 years of age or younger Parents are strongly urged to investigate this film before allowing children to view it with them NC 17 This film contains material that is intended to be viewed by adults only X This film contains explicit sexual material and is intended to be viewed by adults only 81 82 6 Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases To set whether pay per view programs can be purchased on your DIRECTV HD Receiver use the Pay Per View option in the Family Broilo menu The Pay Per View Allow Block setting in the Family profile applies any time the system is locked regardless of which user profile is active To set your DIRECTV HD Receiver to allow or block pay per view purchases Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the PROFILES menu item then press the SELECT button The PROFILES menu appears The Family profile is highlighted Press the SELECT button to display the Family profile menu The Family profile menu appears button A list appears from which you can choose to Allow or Block pay per view purchases NES 2m Highlight Allow or Block then press the SELECT button see The list disappears and the Pay Per View menu item indicates ex your choice To clear the Menu from your screen press the EXIT button on your remote control 4 Highlight the Pay Per View menu item then press the SELECT EB 6 Setting a pay per view spending limit To
32. the next best audio quality Whichever connection you choose connect one end of the audio cable s to the appropriate OUT jack s on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver Connect the other end of the audio cable s to the audio input s on your TV NOTE If you use the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack remove the protective plug from the jack before making connections RGB Component DVI and S Video jacks do not output audio AV Receiver TV Monitor 33 Optional connect your VCR To connect your VCR to your DIRECTV HD Receiver you can use S Video jack for video with the A V audio jack for audio A V jacks for both audio and video Choose the best quality connection that is supported by your VCR and that you did not already use to connect your TV The S Video jack provides the highest quality video for your VCR connection The A V jacks provide the next best video quality and high quality audio for your VCR Whichever connection you choose connect one end of the audio and video cables to the appropriate OUT jack s on your DIRECTV HD Receiver Connect the other end of the audio and video cable s to the audio and video inputs on your VCR Finally connect your VCR to your TV by connecting audio and video output jacks on your VCR to available audio and video input jacks on your TV NOTE If you use the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack remove the protective plug from the jack before making connec
33. then press the SELECT button The Edit Timer screen disappears and you return to the Timers screen To return to the Setup menu highlight the on screen Back button then press the SELECT button To exit the Menu system and return to TV viewing press the EXIT button on your remote control 73 74 6 Chapter 6 User profiles This chapter tells you how to modify and select user profiles Its contents include m User profiles basics Editing user profile names Editing channel lists Setting ratings limits Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucency m Setting the current user profile m Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System User profile basics If your DIRECTV HD Receiver is going to be used by more than one person in your household you should consider setting up user profiles for each user The Profiles section of the Menu system allows you to Set ratings limits for the DIRECTV HD Receiver applies to all users RE Set pay per view spending limits for the DIRECTV HD Receiver applies to all users cus Edit channel lists for the DIRECTV System and customized lists for individual users Change the color and translucency of the Menu and Guide screens for each user profile Set which user profile is currently active Lock and unlock the system controlling when the ratings limits spending limits and
34. will have to program the remote control to operate your TV See Chapter 8 Programming the remote control Getting help While using the Guide or Menu systems you will often see a line of text at the bottom of the screen explaining what you are seeing on screen or telling you what your next step is When this brief explanation is not enough you can view more detailed Help screens by pressing the HELP button on your remote control 4 Getting information on the TV program you are watching Your DIRECTV HD Receiver provides several layers of information about the TV programs you watch The Channel Banner As you change channels you will see a Channel Banner on each channel you tune to After a few seconds the Channel Banner disappears If you want to clear it right away press the EXIT button on your remote control The Channel Banner provides the following information Channel number and name Current time and date Signal type and Program title Current user profile aa lie i umor Program 6 105 All Channels 7 17a Thu 11 5 1998 DTV No Rating Satellite 7 00a 11 00a ie OOo Channel logo Program start Program rating Information icons and end times See next page for details The Full Channel Banner The Channel Banner provides quick information as you button channels on your DIRECTV HD Receiver If you want to see information about the channel you are currently watching simply press the INFO button on yo
35. with coaxial digital audio input jacks VCR control jack and cable The VCR control jack and cable allow your DIRECTV HD Receiver to send signals to your VCR s remote sensor giving you the ability to program your VCR to tape programs for you using simple on screen controls Audio Video input jacks and cables RCA type Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to a TV VCR DVD or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier The Video input jacks provide a high quality composite video signal using RCA type cables Audio jacks can be used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to an A V receiver The audio video input jacks on the back of the receiver and the audio video cable connectors are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio Receivable resolution modes are 480p i um 9 DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL VCR CONTROL 8 Y PR S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN 12 3 Connecting your DIRECTV HD Receiver Make sure your TV A V receiver and DIRECTV HD Receiver are turned off and unplugged If you plan to use the DIRECTV HD Receiver to watch DIRECTV programming connect the RG 6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver cable TV system to the CABLE IN jack on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver If you plan to watch off air TV progra
36. you have younger TV viewers in your home you should set the maximum rating for each of these program types to ensure the most effective ratings control 6 Setting the ratings limits for TV programs To set the maximum viewable TV program rating for the TV programs follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the PROFILES menu item then press the SELECT button The PROFILES menu appears The FAMILY profile is highlighted Press the SELECT button to display the FAMILY profile menu The FAMILY profile menu appears The Rating Limit menu appears Highlight the TV menu item then press the SELECT button The TV menu appears SELECT button The screen you selected appears 4 Highlight the Rating Limit menu item then press the SELECT button Py EXTRAS SS et the Rating Limit for Entire Audience rating ress SELECT or 0 continue Use the arrow and SELECT buttons on your remote control to select the buttons ratings or the specific types of content you wish to block your family from viewing Programs containing blocked content or that are rated at or above the level you select will be blocked when your system is locked See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter Q When you have finished setting the ratings on one screen select the on screen Back button You return to the TV menu From there you can select the next rating type and continue to set t
37. 063 024 164 093 038 005 059 127 070 003 004 025 070 004 018 023 190 004 143 065 160 161 167 145 065 TV continued Brand names PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RUNCO SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SEARS SELECO SHARP SIEMENS SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON SUPRE MACY SYLVANIA SYMPHONICS TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD Code numbers 004 058 112 143 171 173 034 056 080 164 004 019 043 127 143 160 161 145 167156 165 065 070 004 023 024 056 074 152 007 019 043 047 072 130 207 070 004 058 000 101 004 050 089 105 160 127 143 133 007 020 053 057 082 004 028 043 048 143 015 030 028 094 004 007 057 082 143160 167 200 081 004 014 019 022 028 143 088 072 001 085 126 166 079 028 003 004 043 112 004 043 002 070 003 059 060 063 064 127 160 164 044 194 052 081 056 062 034 080 004 111 112 8 TV continued Brand names TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA TMK TOSHIBA UNIVERSAL VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS WESTING HOUSE YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA VCR Brand names AIWA AMPRO ANAM AUDIO DYNAMICS BROOKSONIC CANON CAPEHART CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DEAWOO Code numbers 002 003 004 024 028 043 072 101 143 072 173 004 015 030 007 040 062 101 008 009 146 004 004 019 064 008 009 028 060 061 063 072 074 143 164 165 076 120 070 004 004 043 072 073 095 103 112 Code numbers
38. 15 Screen formats 9 Dolby Digital S s eeee peur edu hd on dra debe agua ds 19 Chapter 2 Getting started 20 BOX COMES Eau Yo P Pes Rae cac d odia ae ta eS 20 Front panel controls and lights 21 Back of the DIRECTV HD 22 Installing the batteries in the remote control 24 Inserting the Access Card 25 Chapter 3 Setting up and connecting 26 Before making connections 26 Jacks and cables soc ces dees HERR EE 27 Connecting your DIRECTV HD Receiver 31 Connecting the VCR control cable 36 Turning on the DIRECTV HD Receiver for the first time 3 Memorizing Channels 37 Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles 38 Checking the satellite signal strength 9 Selling pE o dae Roue ace aue Race v ace did 40 Using Auto Detection to set the 42 Testing the DIRECTV HD Receiver 43 Testing the Signal Strength 44 Setting up local networks 44 Sca
39. 4 101 054 071 101 021 001 048 108 002 014 070 133 161 031 066 160 123 107 109 144 147 151 001 041 034 040 156 031 140 003 008 010 014 031 034 040 053 054 101 058 078 014 000 040 032 104 107 109 112 113 115 120 122 125 159 VCR continued Brand names SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHINTOM SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN STS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNIKA TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH Code numbers 043 048 135 022 003 010 102 007 014 134 017 037 044 129 131 112 159 003 008 009 010 001 014 017 081 101 031 054 053 024 034 056 057 058 003 052 149 031 155 034 001 031 059 034 067 034 010 034 039 043 023 034 039 043 023 031 070 031 019 034 101 006 112 008 131 047 059 082 001 042 040 101 040 012 012 046 034 141 040 003 001 024 031 034 040 053 054 017 131 012 043 034 039 072 080 056 048 034 101 058 113 114 8 AUX AUDIO Brand names ADCOM AMC ARCAM AUDIO FILE AUDIO TECHINICA AIWA BOSE B amp K CARVER CLARION DENON Enlightened Audio FISHER Fosgate Audionics GE HARMAN KARDON HAITAI HITACHI JCPENNY JENSEN JERROLD JVC KENWOOD KRELL LEXICON LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX Code numbers 146 149 227 244 083 084 100 093 098 221 111114 117 156 170 199 203 219 231 241 254 181 233 180 064 137 219 1
40. 50 152 013 098 107 126 129 160 163 220 245 249 151 169 101 133 191 202 208 246 247 078 153 107 129 157 163 176 228 248 216 123 073 195 248 249 119 088 109 154 178 099 141 112 198 252 096 104 119 125 148 151 163 171 173 242 223 215 250 066 120 205 229 123 177 126 162 185 186 224 228 AUX AUDIO continued Brand names MARANTZ MCINTOSH MONDIAL MCS MITSUBISHI MERIDIAN NAD NAKAMICHI NILES ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PARASOUND PHILIPS PIONEER QUASAR RCA REALISTIC ROTEL SANSUI SANYO SAMSUNG SCOTT SHARP SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDSTREAM STARCOM SYMPHONIC Code numbers 074 105 126 128 139 155 162 186 232 251 069 225 178 253 013 067 128 072 212 234 235 236 094 115 116 209 211 255 121 125 140 181 131 144 187 200 085 086 090 136 186 126 197 093 132 138 210 165 189 195 201 081 230 131 187 109 213 166 103 122 123 124 172 174 177 179 180 194 204 218 239 196 214 126 139 075 197 157 129 068 180 190 096 125 151 161 169 182 193 089 127 097 117 147 183 200 253 237 238 188 192 197 141 124 AUX AUDIO continued Brand names TEAC TECHNICS TOSHIBA WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH AUX CATV Brand names HAMLIN JERROLD G I OAK PIONEER Scientific Atlanta TOCOM ZENITH DVD Brand names ALPINE APEX DIGITAL DENON GE GOLDSTAR LG HARMAN KARDON HITACHI JVC MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER
41. Auto Detection menu item then press the SELECT button On FR GO BO The Auto Detection screen appears The DIRECTV HD Receiver starts attempting to identify the dish type You can stop the detection process by using the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on screen Cancel button then press the SELECT button Once the dish type has been identified a screen appears telling you what type of satellite dish you have on your remote control to highlight the on screen BACK button then press the SELECT button The DIRECTV HD Receiver will reboot 3 Testing the DIRECTV HD Receiver The System Test feature allows you to quickly check the status of the satellite signal your Access Card Receiver ID LNB Output and your Phone line connection This is helpful while troubleshooting any problem you may experience with your DIRECTV HD receiver To start the System Test follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 3 4 Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the System menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the System Test menu item then press the SELECT button The System Test screen appears e The test will begin as soon as the screen appears cn M d Results are displayed in a moment ME If the test discovers a problem with the satellite tuning check that the satellite dish is pointed properly and that nothing is
42. Credits the screen allows you to select a type of credit to search by Highlight one of the five Credit types Actor Director Role Award or Year and press the SELECT button Highlight the first letter in the word you wish to search for then press the SELECT button 3 To erase a letter highlight the on screen left arrow and press the SELECT button To clear the entire entry highlight the on screen Clear button and press the SELECT button Continue to select letters from the on screen keyboard until you have completed your search A term As you enter letters an on screen list shows you matches for the text you have entered so far To execute the search you can either highlight the on screen Search button and press the 5 SELECT button or you can highlight an item from the on screen list and press the SELECT button A list of programs related to your search terms appears To see a list of show times for one of the search results highlight that program then press the SELECT button To see information about one of the search results highlight that program then press the INFO button Searching by Category When you search by category you narrow down the list of programs by choosing from program categories and sub categories While viewing the Guide press the BLUE button on your remote control A search list appears allowing you to choose a type of search 2 Highlight By Category then press the SELECT button F
43. D Receiver in Chapter 3 for more information continued 0 do not see any video with my TV connected to the DVI OUT jack see overlapping closed caption displays for some programs have a frozen screen and the POWER button doesn t work cannot view a program cannot purchase a pay per view program forgot my password The left right side of the screen does not match with the TV in the RGB DVI mode The IR or RF remote control does not work after setting up the remote control type A If your TV has a DVI input jack but is not HDCP compatible you may not be able to view video from your DIRECTV HD Receiver s DVI OUT jack You need to connect your TV using one of the other video output jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver If you turn on closed captions on both your DIRECTV HD Receiver and your TV you may see overlapping closed caption displays To avoid this problem turn on closed captions on either the TV or the DIRECTV HD Receiver not both Unplug your receiver for 10 to 20 seconds then plug it back in and turn it on Check the batteries in the remote control Make sure your subscription includes the channel you want to watch Call your service provider if you are not sure Make sure your system is not locked by looking for the locked icon amp in the channel banner It may be too late to purchase the program Try purchasing another showing of the same program Make su
44. Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Macrovision Information This equipment incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited DBS IRD pay per view uses only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Program Recording Restrictions All other taping is expressly prohibited Some programming may not be taped An additional taping fee may be applied Call your program provider for details High definition broadcast copyright limitations Due to copyright restrictions you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product Also whenever possible you should connect both HD and SD interfaces to permit SD viewing of programs if HD viewing is restricted due to copyright restrictions Owner s Record The model number serial numbers Access Card Number and Receiver ID are located on the rear panel of the DIRECTV HD Receiver The number for the Access Card is on the back of the card and on the carton label Record these numbers for reference when calling your sales or service representative regarding this product Model Number Serial Number Customer Support For DIRECTV Programming For subscription information or to resolve problems related to progra
45. N Logo Guide overview This Banner shows information about the Title of the program on program showing on the highlighted channel the highlighted channel Program 8 Picture in L3 Channels 7 17a Thu 1145 199 Current time and date Guide ER 24 program is as F i shows you index 11 Signal Type the program you are watching The channel logo list use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight different logos Lg E DL Times B Search The channel currently These icons remind you about the Guide functions highlighted of the red green yellow and blue buttons on your remote control 61 62 4 Getting around in the Logo Guide You can use the Logo Guide to get information about the programs currently showing on your DIRECTV HD Receiver Here s how To highlight different program listings in the Logo Guide use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up down left or right in the logo list When you highlight a logo it is replaced by the channel name and number in the Logo Guide To move up and down through the channel logos a full page at a time press the CHA and CH buttons on your remote control To move the Logo Guide directly to a specific channel press the 0 9 number buttons on your remote control to enter the desired channel number As you highlight each channel logo in the Logo Guide E E a information about the program currently
46. NG THE OREGOING PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To obtain warranty hardware service please contact SAMSUNG at SAMSUNG CUSTOMER SERVICE 400 VALLEY ROAD SUITE 201 MT ARLINGTON NJ 07856 TEL 973 601 6000 FAX 973 601 6001 1 800 522 2946 and SAMSUNGUSA COM TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Technical overview 10 What are Analog TV DTV NTSC ATSC SDTV and HDTV 10 What kinds of TV programming can watch with the DIRECTV HD Receiver 1 What equipment is required to view HDTV programming 11 Resolution and interlacing 12 Video output input options 12 Apec talo
47. OC 070 004 058 112 FUJITSU 198 AUDIOVOX 076 120 FUNAL 028 043 BLAUPUNKT 088 FUTURETECH 043 CAIRN 206 GE 160 165 161 070 CANDLE 070 002 003 004 008 009 034 056 CAPEHART 058 073 074 130 155 CCE 001 004 024 167 CETRONIC 043 004 145 CITIZEN 070 002 003 004 GOLDSTAR LG 004 106 110 112 043 101 103 143 119 127 143 193 CLASSIC 043 GRADIENTE 004 038 106 CONCERTO 004 HALL MARK 004 CONTEC 043 050 051 HITACHI 011 004 009 010 CORONADO 143 012 023 075 143 CRAIG 043 054 191 007 072 158 CROWN 043 143 INFINITY 164 CURTIS MATHES 070 101 143 004 JBL 164 CXC 043 JCPENNEY 070 004 008 009 DAEWOO 076 103 004 016 030 065 101 160 043 114 120 127 024 143 156 143 128 136 192 JENSEN 013 044 JVC 038 001 083 034 DAYTRON 004 143 199 DYNASTY 043 KEC 043 DYNATECH 062 KENWOOD 070 001 ELECTROHOME 024 076 120 143 KLOSS 002 059 KMC 143 KTV 043 143 154 070 LODGENET 072 TV continued Brand names LOGIK LAUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NAD NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN Code numbers 072 004 007 015 052 081 160 164 059 070 003 004 060 061 063 064 022 094 127 160 070 164 164 004 007 072 088 024 070 004 024 028 042 088 024 004 040 042 028 146 070 004 062 101 015 025 070 040 016 056 024 130 134 019 004 043 043 043 019 081 201 202 203 204 205 034 080 056 164 164 070 003 059 060 064 004 056
48. OLD Access Card WILL NO LONGER WORK Please insert the OLD Access Card To start replacing your Access Card highlight the on screen SELECT button then press the SELECT button On screen instructions tell you how to replace your old card with the new one Follow these instructions 4 Highlight the New Access Card menu item then press the 101 102 7 Setting Remote contro type The DIRECTV HD Receiver supports both IR remote default and RF remote optional You can use this menu to set the type of the remote to use Most of the cases it is to set as IR amp RF However sensitivity of the IR remote can be deteriorated in the area where much RF noise or other noise occurs In this case set to the IR remote To set the remote control type setting follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Installation menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Remote Control Setup menu item then press the A SELECT button The Remote Control Setup menu appears u Remote Control Setup Monitor Setup New Access Card ac Remote Control Setup Highlight the Remote Control Type menu item then press the 5 SELECT button Remote Control Type IR amp TR A list appears from which you can choose Remote Control IR Select this option when you have only one IR remote RF S
49. P code After a while a list of cities appears below your ZIP code i t rrently receiving requested data Highlight the name of the city from which your local channels on are broadcast and press the SELECT button button You return to the Local Networks screen Optional If you receive off air broadcasts from a second city highlight Secondary Air and press the SELECT button Repeat steps 6 8 for the second city 0 Optional If you receive programming from a cable TV service highlight Cable and press the SELECT button Repeat steps 6 8 for the cable service When you have finished entering your local broadcast and cable TV information press the EXIT button on your remote control The DIRECTV HD Receiver will reboot turn itself off and then back After rebooting the DIRECTV HD Receiver will acquire and provide Guide information for your local off air and cable TV channels 45 46 3 Scanning off air and cable TV channels The Guide can receive programming information for local and cable channels via satellite as described in the previous section Your DIRECTV HD Receiver can also add off air and cable TV channels to the Guide by scanning for signals from any off air antenna or cable TV service connections you have provided Follow this procedure to scan for channels from an off air antenna and cable TV service connected to your DIRECTV HD Receiver Press the MENU button on your remote
50. Receiver and VCR to record the program For programs you have previously scheduled for a reminder or recording allows you to cancel the reminder or recording For programs broadcast as episodes allows you to view a list of other episodes in that program s series Displays a list of times and channels for viewing the program Displays a list of programs that have aspects in common with the program 54 4 Finding out what s on the Guides Your DIRECTV HD Receiver provides access to detailed information about TV schedules If you want to know what s on just use the Guide The Guides provide scheduling information for all types of programming satellite off air or cable TV There are several types of Guides you can access each suited to a particular set of needs and preferences Types of Guides When you want to find out what s on you can use the simple fast Quick Guide the detailed informative Grid Guide or the graphics rich Logo Guide The pages that follow tell you how to access and use each of these Guide types Quick Guide The Quick Guide allows you to quickly scan to see what N is on right now while still viewing the channel you are watching Great for those times when you just want to quickly check out what s showing on that favorite channel gero A Grid Guide The Grid Guide is the most complete detailed Guide type It lets you see the programs for each channel in a scrollable schedule so
51. T Bi FS TK YA The Search By Category screen appears TT BEL 4X5 IBS Core Category Syste Categories that contain subcategories have a page icon to as A the right of the category name wr ov Highlight a category then press the SELECT button oy MEE 3 If you select a category that contains sub categories P the subcategory list appears Continue to narrow your _ search by selecting from the sub category list until there za Pm Bicycle are no more sub categories If you select a category that contains no sub categories the search results appear displaying the programs in the category you selected To return to a previous category list highlight the on screen BACK button and press the SELECT button To see a list of show times for one of the search results highlight that program A then press the SELECT button To see information about one of the search results highlight that program 5 then press the INFO button Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Many programs on your DIRECTV HD Receiver offer several audio formats For example some programs are available in alternative languages Some are available in Dolby Digital format a high quality digital audio format You can tell if a program offers alternative audio formats by pressing the INFO button on your remote control while watching a program If one of these icons appears in the Channel Banner an alternative audio format is a
52. The menu for that user profile appears The Edit User Name item is highlighted LL gt User 3 eye dit Channel List Press the SELECT button to start editing the user name for s EN that profile 7 Back strup c The Edit User Name screen appears or tc type each letter or number in new name highlight a o GER key on the on screen keyboard then press the SELECT button Repeat this until you have typed the entire name EH Edit user name by selecting letters n pice need to erase a letter or two the on screen lett arrow near the top right corner of the keyboard then press the SELECT button To erase the entire name highlight the on screen Clear key then press the select button When you have finished typing the user profile name highlight the on screen Back button 6 then press the SELECT button 6 Editing channel lists You can edit channel lists to simplify your channel surfing by removing channels that you never watch from your channel list Editing a channel list for a user profile has two effects m When that user profile is the active profile it sets which channels are skipped as you change channels with the CHA and CH buttons on your remote control When that user profile is the active profile it determines which channels appear and do not appear in the Program Guide It is possible to tune to a channel directly by pressing the O 9
53. This icon appears when the program is a pay per view program Closed caption This icon appears when closed captioning is available for a program DOD Dolby Digital This icon indicates that the current program is being broadcast using a Dolby Digital audio track Because all high definition broadcasts use Dolby Digital audio the icon does not appear for HDTV broadcasts Letterbox This icon indicates that the current program is being broadcast using the letterbox widescreen video format High definition This icon indicates that the current program is a High Definition broadcast HDTV All Day Ticket This icon will appear when you purchase All Day Ticket The Program Detail Screen IF you want to see more information than is presented in either the Channel Banner or the Full Channel Banner you can press the INFO button twice to display the Program Detail Screen The Program Detail Screen displays all of the information provided in the Channel Banner and Full Channel Banner plus complete details about the program and a list of actions you can take related to the program 4 To view the Program Detail Screen While watching a TV program press the INFO button on your remote control The Full Channel Banner appears Press the INFO button again program 6 i wo All Channels 7 17a Thu 11 5 1998 mr The Program Detail Screen appears S t Bp 105 DTV Today at 7 00a 11 00a Program 6 e A
54. Today 9 00 9 30p 10 00p 10 30p 112 Rose Garden the Boxing 11 220 Concert Boxing Il 220 Concert thy Concert Rio Electric Concert Rio Electric s Generation Generation 6 Super Wrestling Super Wrestling A clock icon is added to the A videotape icon replaces the clock program listing when a program icon when a recording timer has reminder is scheduled been scheduled Once you have set a reminder when the program is about to begin the DIRECTV HD Receiver displays a message reminding you about the program To use the program recording feature you must have correctly connected and positioned the VCR control cable You must also set up the DIRECTV HD Receiver to communicate with your VCR see the first section of this chapter Make sure there is a tape in your VCR and that the VCR is turned off before the start time of any programs you have set to be recorded Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers The Timers item in the SETUP menu allows you to review modify or create new program reminders and program recording timers Here s how 2 3 Highlight the Timers menu item then press the SELECT button Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button The Setup menu appears The Timers screen appears If you have previously scheduled program reminders or recording timers they are listed here 8 To review your pr
55. a 1 7 5 10a 117 gt 5 To return to the Past Purchases screen press the BACK button s b to Press BAGH 4 to back on your remote control NOTE The Past Purchases screen only displays pay per view programs which you purchased and watched Pay per view programs that you purchased but did not watch appear on the Future Purchases screen Viewing your Future Purchase list To see a list of pay per view programs that you purchased but have not yet watched follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control J Highlight the Purchases menu item then press the SELECT button The Purchases menu appears Highlight the Future Purchases menu item then press the SELECT button The Future Purchases screen appears 4 To see details for the listed purchases highlight a purchase A then press the SELECT button A screen displaying program nois details for the selected purchase appears 5 To return to the Past Purchases screen press the BACK button on your remote control The Future Purchases screen displays both purchases you have made for programs that have not yet aired and purchases for past programs which you never watched Purchases which you have made that have not yet aired can be canceled following the instructions below Canceling a pay per view purchase To cancel the purchase of a pay per view program that you purchased but have not yet watched follow these steps
56. appears on your screen 2 Highlight the Guide style you wish to view then press the URS ees rs category index 11 SELECT button The Guide Style list disappears and the ae Guide appears in the style you chose aro a Viewing the Guide for a different time You can view the TV programming for different times by using the Guide s time control bar Here s how With the Guide displayed on your screen press the GREEN button on your remote control The time control bar appears across the bottom of the Guide Highlight the time controls 1 2 nre e 2 Press the SELECT button to select the controls you wish to use a oorr program is assigned to 59 60 4 Here is an explanation of each time control Exits the time control bar Moves the Guide view back 6 hours unavailable when viewing the current time Moves the Guide view back 30 minutes unavailable when viewing the current time Moves the Guide view ahead 30 minutes Moves the Guide view ahead 6 hours Moves the Guide view to the current time N q Prev D ay Moves the Guide view back 24 hours unavailable when viewing the current time Next Day gt Moves the Guide view ahead 24 hours Viewing a category of programs in the Guide You can set your Guide to show you all channels or only channels showing programs in a specific category for example only channels showing sports or only channels showing movies Here
57. atio and stretches the top and bottom edges more than the left and right edges of the image to view less distorted image than the one in Zoom The top bottom left and right portions of the image will be cut but less than Zoom 1 For widescreen 16 9 TVs displaying standard 4 3 programs your choices are Pillar box If you choose the pillar box format the 4 3 image is shrunk until the entire height of the program fits on your TV Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained the image is no longer wide enough to fill your screen so black gray bars are seen at the left and right edges of the screen Full If you set your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the Full setting 4 3 images are stretched to fit the width of the screen like in the Pillar box format But instead of applying black gray bars to the sides of the screen the program image is stretched horizontally until it is wide enough to fill your screen Your entire TV screen is full but the program images are a little stretched to compensate for the program to screen mismatch Zoom 1 This format stretches the left and right edges of the image at an equal ratio keeping the 4 3 aspect ratio intact The top and bottom portions of the image will be cut Zoom 2 This format breaks the 4 3 aspect ratio and stretches the left and right edges more than the top and bottom edges of the image to view less distorted image than the one in Zoom The top bottom lef
58. aution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation This satellite receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Note you should use the Telephone line cord which is supplied with the machine If you are replacing it with the other vendor s part it should be minimum AWG 26 or larger gage Notices Attention Telephone Line Interruption A continuous land based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV Pay Per View functionality and DIRECTV subscriptions Any calls generated by the DIRECTV HD Receiver are toll free These calls are typically made in the middle of the night your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to
59. buttons on your remote control even when that channel is removed from the channel list for that profile The Family profile is the master profile channel restrictions set in the Family profile apply to the entire DIRECTV System when the system is locked regardless of which user Eon is active Channels that are removed from the channel list in the Family profile are blocked for all profiles that is these channels cannot be viewed even Mes tuned directly using the O 9 buttons on your remote control Here are the steps for editing a channel list Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the PROFILES menu item then press the SELECT button 2 The PROFILES menu appears Highlight the profile containing the channel list you wish to cume gt edit Family or User 1 4 then press the SELECT button mon The menu for that user profile appears ey The Edit Channel List item is highlighted eee Unlock System Editing the Family channel list changes channel access for me e all profiles The All Channels profile cannot be edited me Press SELECT Spending Press the SELECT button to start editing the channel list A The Edit Channel List screen appears 77 78 Edit the list using the controls as described below Channels that are removed from the channel list do not appear in the Program Guide and they are skipped when you change channels with the CH and CH buttons Channels i
60. ce 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 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 the 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 Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any upgrades Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress Please consult the System Upgrades menu item in the System section of the Setup menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV 47 4 Chapter 4 Watching TV This chapter covers all of the things you can do with the Program Guides and other features that let you control the way you watch TV Specifically it contains information on m Remote control overview Changing channels Adjusting the volume Getting help Getting information on the TV program you are watching m Finding out what s on the Guides Searching for programs in the Guide Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Changing the User setting m Pay
61. channel restrictions are active Set User All Channels Unlock System Back 6 There are five user profiles you can choose Family User 1 User 4 All Channels The Family user profile is the master profile for your DIRECTV HD Receiver The ratings limits channel restrictions and pay per view spending restrictions you set in the Family profile apply to all of the user profiles These four user profiles allow individuals in your household to create custom channel lists and custom screen appearances for their own use These profiles can be renamed to identify them with members of your household Ratings spending and channel restrictions set in the Family profile still apply when one of these four user profiles is the active profile and the system is locked You can change the Screen color or Translucency in the preferences of the set up menu 75 76 6 Editing user profile names The four profiles named User 1 4 can be renamed for members of your household The Family and All Channels profiles cannot be renamed You can change the names of User 1 4 profiles to anything you wish using up to eight letters and numbers Press the MENU button on your remote control The Main menu appears Highlight the PROFILES menu item then press the SELECT ee 2 button The PROFILES menu appears PURCHASES Highlight the profile you wish to rename then press the pex 3 SELECT button SE
62. comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Trademark and copyright statements Samsung is a trademark of Samsung Electronics 2003 DIRECTV Inc DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and are used with permission All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of
63. ction Adventure Movie 2000 Actions list E Exit A spaceship comes under attack by a mysterious force Show Times Chris Dietrich Bill Olson ESTE Eugene Urban Robin Black James Wong Charles Jackson Jackson Robin Park Select this arrow and press the kim Hope George Dobson SELECT button to scroll down Another way to view the Program Detail screen is to enter the Program Guide highlight the program listing you are interested in then press the INFO button Program Detail Screen actions In addition to a description of the program you are watching the Program Detail Screen provides a list of actions you can take related to that program Here are descriptions of the actions that might be available for a program NOTE not all actions are available for every program Back Exit Buy Cancel Price View Schedule Unschedule Episodes Show Times Similar Displays the last screen you viewed before entering the Program Detail Screen Clears the screen and displays the last channel you were viewing For pay per view programs allows you to purchase the program For pay per view programs that you have previously purchased but that have not yet aired lets you cancel your purchase Displays the channel airing the program described For future programs allows you to set your DIRECTV HD Receiver to remind you when the program is about to start or to set your DIRECTV HD
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65. e next section 40 Highlight the DIRECTV Satellite Signal Meter menu item then 5 press the SELECT button The DIRECTV Satellite Signal Meter screen appears mc we J The signal meter starts checking the satellite signal strength immediately The signal strength from O to 1 00 is indicated at the bottom of the screen The DIRECTV Satellite Signal Pet chase sni o stt na Meter screen allows you to check signal strengths from different Satellites and different Transponders The Satellites option applies only to oval shaped satellite dishes which receive signals from multiple satellites On round dishes the Satellite setting is fixed Transponders are the equipment on satellites that receive the signal from the earth based program providers and relay it back to earth to your satellite dish Different transponders handle the signals for different TV channels When setting up your satellite dish you should try to maximize the signal strength across all of the satellites and transponders 20 ont 160 To check the signal strength for different satellites oval dishes only or different transponders use the left and right arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on screen Satellite or Transponder option then use the up and down arrow buttons to change the setting The signal meter updates to show you the signal strength for the new satellite or transponder Setting the dish type To functio
66. ection system i For the best access to HD programming at the highest available resolution connect this to a HDTV that supports HDCP technology This cable carries video only use with audio cables for the audio signal DVI HDCP OUT RGB OUT jack and cable cable not included RGB OUT jack and cable use a computer standard 15 pin VGA video connection Each main video color Red Green and Blue uses a separate pin and other pins are used to carry vertical and horizontal ume sync signals Using the RGB OUT jack and an RGB cable you can connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to devices equipped with RGB input a jacks computer monitors for example The RGB Out jack can carry any of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions This cable carries video only use with audio cables for the audio signal Optical digital audio jack and cable cable not included Optical digital jack and cable use light to send digital audio data to A V receivers equipped to receive and interpret this data The jack and cable must be aligned before you plug QR in the cable uo The jack and cable may also be covered by protective caps which you must remove before making connections 29 30 3 Coaxial digital audio jack and cable cable not included Coaxial digital audio jacks and cables send digital audio data to A V receivers equipped
67. elect this option when you have only one RF remote IR amp RF Select this option to use both IR remote and RF remote Move the highlighted bar to the intended setting value using the arrow button and press the 6 SELECT button Then the warning message will appear on the screen 7 NOTE 1 If you select the IR remote your RF remote will be disabled If you have a RF remote press the Cancel button in the message window that appears after this operation NOTE 2 If you select the RF remote your IR remote will be disabled If you have a RF remote it is recommended to set the RF remote control ID first and change this menu Press the Cancel button in the message window that appears after this operation You may select Done or Cancel in the warning message window Select the Done and press the Select button to complete selection of the remote control fo use When you have finished setting the remote control type screen select the on screen Back button NOTE The factory setting for the remote control type is IR amp RF If you set the remote control type to RF and use the IR remote control only the IR remote control may not work Use the keys in the front panel to enter the menu and set the remote control type as IR amp RF 103 104 7 Setting RF Remote Control ID Optional This E procedure only pertains to the optional Samsung RF remote d You shou set the ID number for your own RF code tran
68. em using an RG 6 coaxial cable SATELLITE IN terminals can be used to connect Satellite dish input Audio Video out jacks and cables RCA type Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to a TV VCR or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier The Video out jacks provide a basic quality composite video signal using RCAtype cables Audio jacks can be used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to an A V receiver The audio video jacks on the back of the receiver and the audio video cable connectors are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio Telephone jack and cord The TEL LINE jack and the included telephone cord connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a phone line If your home does not have RJ 11 type phone jacks please contact your phone company to get one installed A continuous land based phone line connection is _ required for DIRECTV Pay Per View functionalityand O DIRECTV subscriptions Any calls generated by the DIRECTV HD Receiver are toll free These calls are typically made in the middle of the night your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds 27 28 3 S Video jack and cable S Video cables and jacks are used to connect to TVs VCRs and other video devices equipped with S Video input jacks S Video connections provide a high quality TV picture better than RCA type A V jacks and cables D S Video con
69. emote control 2 The Program Details screen appears with the list of available actions for that program Use the arrow keys on your remote control to highlight the 3 Buy item from the list then press the SELECT button A confirmation screen appears in which you can confirm or cancel your purchase Pay per view purchases are billed with your regular monthly statement for DIRECTV programming NOTE You can set spending limits for pay per view purchases using your DIRECTV HD Receiver s Menu system See Chapter 6 for details 67 68 4 Reviewing your pay per view purchases Your DIRECTV HD Receiver allows you to review your past pay per view purchases to view a list of upcoming pay per view purchases and to cancel upcoming pay per view purchases Viewing your Past Purchase list To see a list of pay per view programs that you purchased and watched follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the Purchases menu item then press the SELECT button The Purchases menu appears The Past Purchases menu item is highlighted Press the SELECT button on your remote control to view a list of your past pay per view purchases The Past Purchases screen appears To see details for the listed purchases highlight a purchase then press the SELECT button A screen displaying program details for selected Len purchase appears I GO BO 3 46a 1 7 5 10a 3 46a 1 7 5 10a 1 7 3 46
70. ese steps Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 3 Ov Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Preferences menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Audio menu item then press the SELECT button The Audio menu appears The Default Language menu item is highlighted Press the SELECT button on your remote control to display the list of available languages Digitat Out list of languages appears AS Mono Fre Default Dolby Digital Ital Highlight the language you wish to use for digital audio broadcasts then press the SELECT button When you select a language the language list disappears Your selection is indicated in the Default Language line on the Audio menu 93 94 7 Setting the Digital Out format If you are using the optical digital audio out jack to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a digital audio receiver you should use this preference setting to tell your DIRECTV HD Receiver whether your audio receiver processes PCM digital audio signals or Dolby Digital audio signals See the manual for your audio receiver if you are not sure To set the Digital Out format preference follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 3 4 2 Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Preferences menu item then press the SELECT but
71. et your Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time observance Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Installation menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Local Time menu item then press the SELECT button To change the Local Time Setting highlight it using the arrow buttons on your remote control then press the SELECT button E A list appears from which you can indicate whether you want the local time setting on you set the time zone and daylight savings time observance or off your program provider controls the time settings On Highlight On or Off then press the SELECT button 6 The list disappears and the Local Time Setting menu item reflects your choice If you turn the Local Time Setting off the Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time options are controlled by your program provider these menu items become unavailable If you turn the Local Time Setting on continue with the following steps to set your time zone and whether you wish to observe daylight savings time 99 Highlight Time Zone menu item then press the SELECT button Local Time A list appears from which you can choose your local time Time Zone Eastern Newfoundland 3 30 zone i Atlantic 4 00 Beek Central 6 06 Mountain 7 7 00 Highlight your Time Zone then press the SELECT button The list disappear
72. evice using the MODE button TV VCR DVD AUX or DIRECTV Then use the remote control to operate that device The remote control will continue to operate that device until you press the MODE button twice Each time you want to button to a different device with your remote control set the intended device using the MODE button before starting 107 108 8 Programming the RF remote control optional This chapter explains how to program your RF remote control so that you can use it to operate your TV VCR Chapter sections include Programming the RF remote control Operating a device with your programmed remote control Programming the RF remote control Your DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control can be programmed to operate your TV VCR You use the code lists provided in your RF Remote Control manual to enter the code for your brand of TV VCR Method To use the manual method to program your DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control follow these steps Turn on the device you want to control 2 Aim the DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control at the device After pressing a device button to operate the remote control in a desired device mode press 3 the SET button once again with a sharp thing like pen The device button lights up FORMAT RES TV VIDEO The SET button TV VCR DIRECTV The device buttons DIRECTV Enter the three digit code for your device see the
73. eviously scheduled program reminders and recording timers look through this list To modity or check the details for any previously scheduled timers highlight that timer from the list then press the SELECT button To schedule a new program reminder or recording timer highlight a blank line from the list then press the SELECT button The Timer No screen appears Highlight the option you wish to change Timer 1 Program Title For new timers or for timers you previously scheduled cm using the Timers screen in the Setup menu you can zm modify the channel number the start time and date once o the end time and date the frequency and the mode Press b to edit the timer sett r 4 to go for the timer whether it is a program reminder or a ro NE recording timer For timers that you scheduled using the on screen Guide you can only ace the frequency and mode setting Once you have highlighted the option you wish to modify use up or down arrow buttons on your remote control to edit the option setting Use the left and right arrow buttons to highlight different options To delete the selected timer use the rightarrow button on your remote control to highlight the on screen Clear button then press the SELECT button ings back When you have finished reviewing or modilying the timer use the rightarrow button on your remote control to highlight the on screen Back button
74. formation DVI HDCP OUT Using a digital DVI cable this jack connects your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a TV that accepts the unconverted DVI signal from a HD digital broadcast from satellite or antenna Supports HDCP content protection For the best access to HD programming connect this output to the corresponding DVI HDCP input that supports HDCP technology on your HDTV or HDTV Monitor RGB OUT Using an RGB monitor cable this jack connects your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a TV that accepts HD RGB video input VCR CONTROL The VCR control cable connects to this jack S VIDEO This jack connects your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts S Video input VIDEO OUT Using standard video cables these jacks connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to your TV or VCR AUDIO OUT L1 R1 L2 R2 Using standard stereo audio cables these jacks provide an A V receiver capable of Dolby Prologic decoding with the left right center and surround audio channel signals COMPONENT OUT YP P Using standard A V cables these jacks connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts HD component video input DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL Using a coaxial digital audio cable this jack allows you to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to an A V receiver that accepts coaxial digital audio input DOLBY DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Using an optical digital audio cable this jack allows you to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to an A V receiver that accept
75. formation about the program appears in the Channel Banner To see more information on a highlighted program press the INFO button on your remote control The Program Detail screen appears showing complete information about the highlighted program and a list of actions you might want to take related to that program mam gt To return to the Grid Guide highlight the Back item from the on screen list and press the SELECT button 105 DTV Today at 7 0 11 00 To get information on a channel rather than a program ay use the arrow keys on the remote control to highlight the channel entry in the Guide The Channel Banner displays information about the high lighted channel DTV Al Channels 77a Thu 11 5 1998 599 2 Satellite 2 MET Press INFO button on your remote control while a channel entry is highlighted to see a Channel Detail Screen containing more information about the highlighted channel 4 Tuning to a channel with the Grid Guide To tune to a program or channel listed in the Grid Guide Highlight the program or channel you want to watch Press the SELECT button The Guide disappears and the channel you selected fills the screen Switching to another Guide style You can button from the Grid Guide to the Grid Guide Name or Logo Guide while viewing the Grid Guide Here s how With the Guide displayed on your screen press the RED button on your remote control A list of Guide Styles
76. he ratings as described in step 7 79 SO 6 Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Entire Audience rating screen TV G General audience Although not specifically designed for children most parents would find this program suitable for all ages TV PG Parental guidance suggested This program may not be suitable for younger children TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned This program may contain material parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age TV MA Mature audience only This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and is therefore unsuitable for anyone under 17 years of age D Suggestive dialog L Coarse language S Intense sexual situations V Violence Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Children rating screen All children This program is designed to be appropriate for all children TV Y7 Directed to older children This program is designed to be viewed by children age 7 and above TV Y7 FY Similar to TV Y7 but may include strong fantasy violence such as fighting by animated characters The TV Rating of None screen allows you to allow or block programs that are unrated or have a rating of None Setting ratings limits for movies To set the maximum viewable rating for movies follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the PROFILES menu item then p
77. hted This Banner shows information so you can see how close you are program or channel about the channel or program to a program start or end time highlighted in the Guide Program 6 Channels 7 17a The 1115 1998 Current time and date Picture in No Rating Satellite G id IRECT 7 00 11 00 BPN err uide Themes This program is assigned to category shows you index 9 Signal type the program you are watching The program list DIRECTV use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight different areas DIRECTV Style Times Category Search The program Icons to remind you about the Guide functions of currently highlighted red green yellow and blue buttons on your remote control 57 58 4 Getting around in the Grid Guide You can use the Grid Guide to get detailed information about the channels and programs it contains Here s how GO BRO 6 To highlight different program listings in the Grid Guide use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up or down in the channel list or forward and backward in time To move up and down through the channel list a full page at a time press the and CH buttons on your remote control To move the Grid Guide directly to a specific channel press the 0 9 number buttons on your remote control to enter the desired channel number As you highlight each program listing in the Grid Guide in
78. in the Guide You can search the entire list of programs stored in your DIRECTV HD Receiver s program guide to find exactly the program you wish to see There are four ways to search the Guide By Credits Lets you find programs that match the actor director role award or year you type using an on screen keyboard By Title Lets you find programs that match the program title you type using an on screen keyboard By Text Lets you find programs for which either the credits or the title match the search term you type using an on screen keyboard By Category Lets you find programs that match the program categories and subcategories you select from an on screen list These search techniques are described in the sections that follow 63 64 4 Searching by Credits Title or Text To find programs that star a certain actor share a director have a particular character have won a specific award or were created in a certain year search By Credits To search for a program whose title you know search by title Searching by text looks at both credits and titles to find programs that match your search terms While viewing the Guide press the BLUE button on your FT m remote control A search list appears allowing you to choose 8 a type of search By Credits By Title Highlight By Credits By Title or By Text then press the 2 SELECT button The search screen you selected appears If you chose to search By
79. in this chapter Before your DIRECTV HD Receiver can program your VCR you must have correctly connected and aligned the VCR control cable see Connecting the VCR control cable in Chapter 3 and you must tell your DIRECTV HD Receiver what kind of VCR you have Here s how Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Installation menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the VCR Setup menu item then press the SELECT button The VCR Setup screen appears Highlight the manufacturer of your VCR from the list on the left side of the screen sen On FX GO BNO IF the VCR type list on the right side of the screen contains more than one type highlight a lype from this list Some manufacturers distribute more than one type of VCR Try them in order until you find the one that passes the test below VCR Setup Highlight the on screen Test button from the left side of the screen then press the SELECT button To test your VCR A screen appears displaying instructions for testing the VCR ERES nwt nent or vo setup Follow the on screen instructions to see if the VCR EN 7 manufacturer and Type settings you selected work for your VCR a aa ei During the test the DIRECTV HD Receiver will attempt to program the VCR to record for a short time When the on screen instructions tell you to do so check the tape to see if your VCR wa
80. ing 16 9 programs and for 16 9 TVs showing 4 3 programs Here is an explanation of the options Details for setting this preference are included in Chapter 7 16 4 3 TVs showing 16 9 programs For a standard 4 3 TV showing a widescreen program the program is too wide to fit on the screen The DIRECTV HD Receiver gives you 4 ways to fix the problem Letter box If you choose the letter box format the 16 9 image is shrunk Full Zoom Zoom 2 until the entire width of the program fits on your TV Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained the image is no longer tall enough to fill your screen so black gray bars are seen at the top and bottom of the screen If you set your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the Full setting 16 9 images are stretched to fit the height of the screen like in the Letter box format But instead of applying black gray bars to the top and bottom of the screen the program image is stretched vertically until it is tall enough to fill your screen Your entire TV screen is full but the program images are a little stretched to compensate for the program to screen mismatch This format stretches the top and bottom edges of the image at an equal ratio keeping the 16 9 aspect ratio intact The left and right portions of the image will be cut This format breaks the 16 9 aspect ratio and stretches the top and bottom edges more than the left and right edges of the image to vie
81. l channels later in this chapter To check your satellite signal strength follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Installation menu item then press the SELECT button 4 Highlight the Set Dish menu item then press the SELECT button 39 3 2 Highlight the Set Dish menu item then press the SELECT button The Set Dish menu appears Highlight the Select Dish Type menu item then press the SELECT button The Select Dish Type screen appears Use the rightarrow button on your remote control to highlight A the Dish Type option on the Select Dish Type screen Use the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control 5 to display the dish type you are using Round Oval 2 Oval3 or No Dish As you display each dish type the on screen pictures update showing you what each of these dish types look like If you plan to use your DIRECTV HD Receiver for local off air or cable TV programs but do not plan to receive DIRECTV programming select No Dish A message appears warning you that your DIRECTV HD Receiver needs to reboot turn itself off and on for the Dish Type setting to take effect When you have displayed the correct dish type use the right arrow button on your remote control to highlight the on screen SELECT button then press the SELECT button To change the Dish Type to the new setting highlight the
82. lated herein with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days which ever is longer SAMSUNG s obligations with respect to software products distributed by SAMSUNG under the SAMSUNG brand name are set forth in the applicable end user license agreement Non SAMSUNG hardware and software products are provided on an AS IS basis However non SAMSUNG manufacturers suppliers publishers and service providers may provide their own warranties This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal and except to the extent otherwise expressly provided for in this statement noncommercial use of this product and shall not apply to the following including but not limited to damage which occurs in shipment delivery and installation applications and uses for which this product was not intended altered product or serial numbers cosmetic damage or exterior finish accidents abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature use of products equipment systems utilities services parts supplies accessories applications installations repairs external wiring or connectors not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG or which damage this p
83. le you should connect both HD RGB Component DVI and SD S Video A V interfaces to permit SD viewing of programs if HD viewing is restricted For the best access to high definition programming at the highest available resolution broadcast by DIRECTV connect the DVI HDCP output to the corresponding DVI HDCP input that supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP technology on a HD Television HDTV or HDTV Monitor Please check your HDTV or HDTV Monitor user manual or contact the television manufacturer to find out if your HDTV or HDTV Monitor supports HDCP Whichever connection you choose connect one end of the video cable s to the appropriate OUT jack s on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver Connect the other end of the video cable s to the video input s on your TV HD CONNECTIONS SD CONNECTIONS Make audio connections to your TV or A V receiver Your DIRECTV HD Receiver supports the following kinds of audio connections optical digital coaxial digital standard A V audio jacks Choose the highest quality connection that your TV or A V receiver if you are using supports see your TV or A V receiver owner s manual for information The optical and coaxial digital audio outputs provide the highest quality audio see Dolby Digital 5 1 in Chapter 1 The standard A V audio jacks provide
84. mming analog or digital connect the coaxial cable running from your off air TV antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of the DIRECTV High Definition Receiver Connect the supplied phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the TEL LINE jack on the If you plan to watch cable TV programming connect coaxial cable running from your 5 back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver NOTE A triple LNB multi satellite dish antenna including a Sat C LNB is required to receive HD programming from DIRECTV Make video connections to your TV Your DIRECTV HD Receiver supports the following kinds of video connections DVI RGB component Y Ps Pr S Video composite standard A V jacks 31 32 3 Choose the highest quality connection that your TV supports See Chapter 1 for information on video connectors See your TV owner s manual for information on your TV s capabilities The RGB Component and DVI jacks can carry any of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions S Video provides the next best video quality followed by the standard A V video outputs Since the RGB component and DVI jacks do not output the 480i video format do not connect a standard definition TV capable of displaying only 480i to the RGB componet and DVI jacks Due to copyright restrictions you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product Whenever possib
85. mming call DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV 1 800 347 3288 or visit the DIRECTV Web site DIRECTV com For Installation To arrange for the installation of your DIRECTV HD Receiver call the dealer from whom you purchased your system For Hardware To resolve problems related to this DIRECTV HD Receiver call Samsung Customer Support at 1 800 522 2946 SAMSUNG DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG manufactured product as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America Inc SAMSUNG and delivered new in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of One 1 Year Parts and Labor 90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG s authorized service center Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product at our option and at no charge as stipu
86. mote control To leave the message in your MAILBOX and return to the 5 MAILBOX screen highlight the on screen BACK button and Press BAGH 4 to go back press the SELECT button on your remote control The mail message disappears and the MAILBOX screen appears To clear the Menu from your screen press the EXIT button on your remote control 7 Setting system preferences The Setup menu in your DIRECTV HD Receiver s Menu system allows you to control many of the functions of the DIRECTV HD Receiver The first set of items you can control are system preferences Specifically these preferences you can set include The language for the on screen menu system m The screen format to use for widescreen program broadcasts m The color of bars in Letter box and Pillar box screen formats m The closed caption settings m The default screen color for Menu and Guide screens m The default translucency for Menu and Guide screens A pair of audio settings language and PCM or Dolby Digital for digital audio broadcasts m Input source setting Setting the language for on screen Menus and Guides To choose a language for the Menu and Guide screens follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 9 4 Highlight the language you wish to use to display Menu and Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Preferences menu item then press the SELECT but
87. n properly your DIRECTV HD Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish you are using You can specify the dish type using the instructions here or you can follow the steps on page 33 to use the Auto Detection menu item to pud set the dish type NOTE For DIRECTV High Definition programming you will need an oval triple LNB satellite dish antenna To manually set the dish type IF the Progress screen shown here is on your TV screen select Installation by pressing the SELECT button If this screen is not displayed access the Main Menu by pressing the MENU button on your remote control ide data Then use the arrow buttons on your remote control to TaN highlight the Setup menu and press the SELECT button Then highlight the Installation menu and press the SELECT button The Installation menu appears 3 To set up the Local Networks menu option NO Highlight Primary Air and press the SELECT button Highlight the on screen BACK button and press the SELECT Press the MENU button on your remote control Wm Ino Cc CEU ms erty Highlight Setup and press the SELECT button m e SETUP E n ETRAS zc Set up your local network settings Pres EY or gt t i Highlight Installation and press the SELECT button ee MAILBOK PURCHASES Highlight the first box in the ZIP code area then use the number buttons on your remote control to enter your ZI
88. ncluded in the channel list Channels not included in the channel list To remove a channel from the list To add a channel to the channel list highlight it then press SELECT on highlight it here then press SELECT on your remote control your remote control Edit Channel List Family PROFILES When you have finished View editing the channel list highlight Back then TT 102 press the SELECT button Cancel returns you to the previous screen Use or 0 9 keys to choose a channel to move without cha nging the Press SELECT to move the channel to the blocked list channel list Move all channels into the View list or Block list When you have finished editing the list highlight the on screen Back button then press the SELECT button Setting ratings limits To control the ratings of the programs your family can watch set ratings limits in the Family profile Ratings limits set in the Family profile apply to the entire DIRECTV System no matter which user profile is active as long as the system is locked There are various systems used to rate TV programs Your DIRECTV HD Receiver allows you to set limits for the following kinds of ratings TV program ratings for the Entire Audience TV program ratings specifically for Children TV program ratings for unrated programs TV rating of none Movie ratings based on the MPAA Motion Picture Association of America ratings If
89. nd combine them into one frame lasting 1 30th of a second In this way interlacing tricks your eye into thinking it is seeing twice the resolution that is actually being displayed In non interlaced video referred to as progressive scan video video frames are displayed every 1 60th of a second containing all of the lines of video information for each frame The specifications for video resolutions are usually stated by giving the number of horizontal lines followed by either the letter i for interlaced video or p for progressive scan video Most standard TV broadcasts are 480i 480 lines of interlaced video resolution Some DVDs and non HDTV digital TV broadcasts use 480p The ATSC specification for HDTV broadcasts and equipment requires either 10801 720p While there is some debate as to whether it is better to have more lines that are interlaced 10801 or fewer lines that are progressively scanned 720p it is generally accepted that 10801 is the highest quality video format Video output input options The DIRECTV HD Receiver is able to receive broadcasts in any of the resolutions mentioned above It can also display programs on TVs capable of displaying any of those resolutions To set up your DIRECTV HD Receiver to handle the combinations of incoming video formats and TV display capabilities you simply set the Resolution button on the front panel to match the highest resolution your TV is capable of displaying If you re n
90. nectors must be correctly aligned before you can plug in the cable GI Maximum resolution via this jack is 480i This cable carries the video signal only use with audio cables for the audio signal Component video jacks and cables Component video cables and jacks Y Ps Pr are used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to TVs VCRs and A V receivers equipped with component video input jacks Component video connections provide a TV picture superior to S Video connections Component video jacks use 3 RCA type cables to carry the signal This connection is capable of displaying Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions These cables carry video only use with audio cables for the audio signal RF REMOTE jack and cable RF REMOTE jack and cable are used to operate the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from another room in your house using the RF remote control en E Use this jack and cable to connect the RF Receiver to the RF REMOTE jack of the Digital Satellite Receiver 3 DVI jack and cable cable not included Using the DVI jack and a digital DVI cable your DIRECTV HD Receiver can provide the unconverted digital signal from digital off air cable or DIRECTV programming directly to A V devices that are capable of decoding the digital video information The DVI jack uses HDCP content protection to allow you to view e ue HD programming that has been encoded using the HDCP prot
91. nnels 7 17a Thu 11 5 1998 cs Rating Satellite L p To expand the program listings to show more time press the S right arrow button on your remote control aur ES Each time you press the right arrow the Quick Guide FAIL expands by 30 minutes up to a maximum 2 hour display To reduce the Quick Guide in 30 minute blocks press the left arrow button To watch a program you see listed in the Quick Guide highlight that program then press the SELECT button 4 Using the Grid Guide The Grid Guide displays a Channel Banner and a channel list It provides access to the complete set of Guide features including the ability to search for programs schedule reminders and recordings etc Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide To display or dear the Grid Guide To display the Grid Guide press the GUIDE button on your remote control The Grid Guide appears Pressing the GUIDE button displays the Guide style Grid Guide Grid Guide or Logo Guide established in the Set Guide option in the Guide menu The default setting is Grid Guide You can also display the Grid Guide by pressing the MENU button on your remote control 2 Then highlight Guide and press the SELECT button Then highlight Grid Guide and press the SELECT button again To clear the Grid Guide from your screen press EXIT button on your remote control Grid Guide overview This diamond marks the current time Title of the highlig
92. nning offair and cable TV channels 46 Activating your DIRECTV aecoBht 1 menus 47 er eee ee 47 Chapter 4 Watching 48 Remote control overview 48 Changing channels Sod ee exu sarrat riria 50 Adjusting the volume 50 Getting help 50 Getting information on the TV program you are watching 51 Finding out what s on the Guides 54 Searching for programs in the Guide 63 Choosing an alternate audio format for a program 65 Changing the User setting 66 Pay per view programs 66 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 5 Program reminders and recording timers 10 Setting up the VCR 70 Scheduling program reminders and recording timers 7 Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers 72 Chapter 6 User profiles 74 User profiles basics 74 Editing user profile names 76 Editing channel lisis es rer e445 awe ERE Schade 77 Seling rangs limi se 2159 scie md nx
93. ntering a four digit password You will need to remember this password to unlock the system Write down the password and keep it in a safe place If you forget your password call DIRECTV or your service provider for assistance To lock or unlock the system follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the PROFILES menu item then press the SELECT button The PROFILES menu appears Highlight Lock System or Unlock System menu item then press the SELECT button Unlock System Unlock System PROFILES PROFILES Ea Enter your password to unlock the system XE Enter your password to unlock the system When the system is unlocked the Lock When the system is locked the Unlock System menu item is displayed System menu item is displayed Selecting Lock System displays a screen Selecting Unlock System displays a screen where you can lock the system where you can unlock the system 4 Highlight the first digit in the password Use the O 9 buttons up or down arrow button on your remote control to enter a four digit password Then highlight the on screen Done button and press the SELECT button If you are locking the system you will see a second screen asking you to confirm your password to make sure you entered it correctly When you have finished locking or unlocking the system the Lock System Unlock System screen disappears and the PROFILES menu is displayed To clear the
94. o exit the Menu press the EXIT button on your remote control Pressing the GUIDE button will now display the Guide style you selected 55 56 4 Using the Quick Guide The Quick Guide is made up of a Channel Banner and a channel list This Guide is small and transparent so that you can continue to watch a TV program while you are browsing the Guide Follow these steps to use the Quick Guide GO To display the Quick Guide press the QUICK button on your remote control The Quick Guide appears displaying a small Channel Banner and a channel list showing the current half hour time block All Channels 7 17 Thu 11 5 1998 Use the arrow buttons on your remote control to move up or down in the channel list or forward and then backward in LEN time You can move up and down through the channel lista full page at a time by pressing the CH and CH buttons on your remote control You can also use the number buttons MEE ID on your remote control to move the Quick Guide directly to a specific channel As you highlight each program listing its information appears in the Channel Banner Program 6 gt Oy Program 7 br db To see more information on a highlighted program press the INFO button on your remote control The Full Channel Banner appears To get information on a channel rather than a program use the arrow keys on the remote control to highlight the channel number All Cha
95. on to your DIRECTV HD Receiver you will need an HDTV monitor or television set For DIRECTV High Definition programming you ll also need an oval triple LNB multi satellite dish including a Sat C LNB a dish that can receive signals from all 3 of the satellite locations providing DIRECTV programming To receive analog and digital off air television broadcasts you ll need an off air antenna To receive cable TV programming you ll need a cable TV connection provided by your local cable TV service provider 12 Resolution and interlacing Two of the elements that determine the quality of a TV picture are resolution and interlacing Resolution For TV equipment and broadcasts resolution is defined by the number of horizontal lines displayed to make up each frame of a video image The more lines of resolution used to draw each frame of video the more detailed and sharp the picture will be Standard TV resolution uses 480 horizontal lines to make up each frame of video HDTV uses either 720 lines or 1080 lines to make each video frame m Interlacing When TVs display video they display a new video frame at a rate that is faster than your eye can see from 24 to 60 frames per second depending on the TV and broadcast Interlacing refers to whether each of those frames contains all of the lines of video for each frame or every other line Interlaced signals take every other line from 2 frames of video each lasting 1 60th of a second a
96. on your remote control Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Caption menu item then press the SELECT button The Caption menu appears Highlight the setting you wish to change and press the SELECT button Then use the up or down arrows buttons on your remote control to highlight an option for that setting Press the SELECT button to confirm your selection Highlight the Preferences menu item then press the SELECT button To exit the Menu system press the EXIT button on your remote control NOTE If you select the analog caption you can select the caption for the external input source and the analog channel If you select the digital caption you can select the caption for the digital channel 7 Setting the default screen color and translucency The Screen Color menu item in the Preferences menu allows you to set a default screen color that will be used to display the Menu and Guide screens There are four color choices named for the four seasons Spring green Summer blue Fall amber Winter violet Screen colors can also be set for the Family profile and the four User profiles those choices will override the default screen color selection you set here when those profiles are active The Translucency menu item in the Preferences menu allows you to set a default translucency level that will be used to display the Menu and Guide screens controlling how much TV program conten
97. ono Stereo or SAP When you select an audio format the list disappears Your selection is indicated in the Analog Audio line on the Audio menu Guide to MTS Settings m Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program which is usually a foreign language translation 95 96 7 Setting the Default Type audio Default Language English Digital Out PCM Press the MENU button on your remote control ss Analog Audio Mono Default Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Eny Back MPEG audio 2 Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Preferences menu item the press the SELECT button Highlight the Audio menu item then press the SELECT button The Audio menu appears Highlight the Default Type menu item then press the SELECT button A list of Default Type appears from which you can choose Dolby Digital or MPEG audio 7 Reviewing and controlling Caller ID The Caller ID item in the Setup menu allows you to view a list of calls that you have received on the telephone line connected to your DIRECTV HD Receiver It also allows you to control whether the Caller ID feature is turned on or off The Caller ID feature only works if you subscribe to the caller ID service provided by your local telephone
98. ons LE EIS REA RIS reds 78 Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases 82 Setting a pay per view spending limit 83 Setting the screen color and translucency 84 Setting the current user profile 84 Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System 85 Chapter 7 Settings preferences upgrades and extras 86 Reading 86 Setting system preferences 87 Reviewing and controlling caller 10 97 Setting the Local Time options 99 Adjusting the Raster Picture Centering 100 Installing a new Access 101 Setting Remote control type 102 Setting RF Remote control ID Optional 104 Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your DIRECTV HD Receiver 105 Viewing information on automatic system upgrades 105 Viewing fun system extras 105 Testing the DIRECTV HD Receiver 105 Chapter 8 Programming the remote 106 Programming the IR remote control 106 Operating a device with your programmed remote control 107
99. ony V User 2 User 3 press the WHO or EXIT button on your remote control Pay per view programs Your DIRECTV HD Receiver access to many pay per view movies sporting events concerts etc All you need to order these events is your DIRECTV account a land based telephone line connected to your DIRECTV HD Receiver and your remote control 4 Identifying pay per view programs There are several ways to identify pay per view programs am 8 107 All Channels 7 17 Thu 11 5 1998 d If you tune to channel currently showing per view program which you have not yet purchased a message LI em soh appears telling you how to order the program E Age Appropriate This program is assigned to category index 11 4 If you press INFO button on your remote control to view information about program 2 the Guide or about a program you are currently tuned to you will see the pay per view icon in the Channel Banner for that program Program 8 107 All Channels 7 17a Thu 11 5 1998 DJ DTV No Rating Satellite DIRECTV MAE EER IIE Co 86 DOD Pay per view icon fas Annranriata Thie nraaram ie aecianed ta rateaarv index 11 Ordering pay per view programs To order a pay per view program Locate and highlight the program you wish to purchase in the Guide You can purchase current programs as long as the program is less than half over or future programs Press the INFO button on your r
100. ot sure about your TV s resolution see your TV s manual for this specification The DIRECTV HD Receiver will then do the appropriate conversion from input signal format to display format The table below details the results you get with each combination of input signal format and TV display format m HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV programming via digital satellites through the Satellite In jack Local off air analog television broadcasts NTSC and local off air digital broadcasts ATSC through the Air In jack Unscrambled analog cable TV services for unscrambled cable programming through the Cable In jack Various external input signals received through the external input terminal i e DVD DVHS The DIRECTV HD Receiver provides several display formats as shown in the following table It also shows the formats available at each output terminal With the Resolution Input Signal format Output Display format button set to 4807 mode 480 480p i 480p i Native 1 mode 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 480p i 480p i Native 2 mode 720p 1080i 1080i A80p i A80p i Native 3 mode 720p 720p 1080i When you press the Resolution button on the front panel or the remote control the display format will be switched between 10801 720p 480p i Native 1 Native 2 and Native 3 All input signal formats in 10801 720p and 480p i modes will be converted to the selected display format The output display format in the Native 1 Native
101. ounded m Whenever possible route audio and video cables away from power cords Protect your components from overheating m Do not block ventilation holes in the top of the DIRECIV HD Receiver or any other components Make sure to position the components so that air can circulate freely f you are positioning the components in a stand or rack make sure to allow for proper ventilation Do not stack components f you have a stereo amplifier or receiver as a system component please place it on the top shelf or top rack so that hot air rising from it will not flow around other components Make strong connections m Make sure you securely connect cables when making connections When a tight fit makes a secure connection difficult you can sometimes make it easier by gently twisting the cable end while pushing it onto the jack Important never twist S Video or Optical Digital Audio cables they have specially shaped ends that must be correctly oriented before connecting Avoid cable damage m Never kink bend or twist optical digital audio cables doing so might break the fragile optical fibers they contain rendering them unable to carry a signal 26 3 Jacks and cables The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver ANTENNA terminals cable not included Use AIR IN and CABLE IN terminals to receive a signal from VHF UHF antennas or your cable syst
102. press this button to select an alternate audio track While in the Guide this button lets you view programs in selected categories SEARCH blue button Press this button to search for a program listing in the Guide Number and delimiter buttons 0 9 Press the number buttons to tune to a channel or to enter numbers on Menu screens Press the delimiter button to separate parts of a number GAME Accesses games you can play FORMAT Cycles through the formats available for your display type CC Displays and hides Closed Caption text VCR control buttons VCR control buttons operate your VCR with the Play Rewind Fast Forward Record Stop and Pause buttons once the remote control has been programmed RES Changes the screen resolution RESET Resets the remote control 49 50 4 Changing channels Your DIRECTV HD Receiver can tune in DIRECTV programming and if you have connected an off air antenna or cable TV cable it can tune in your local off air NTSC and digital broadcasts or cable TV programs All available channels from any of these sources will appear in the Guide and can be tuned in using the CH buttons and O 9 number buttons on your remote control The Channel Banners that appear on the screen as you change channels or when you press the INFO button indicate the signal type for the program you are watching Satellite Analog or Digital Satellite indicates the program on the
103. r the Family profile and the four User profiles You can also choose from four levels of translucency Translucency can be set for the Family profile and the four User profiles To set these screen display options use the Screen Color and Translucency menu items in the menu for the profile you wish to change Setting the current user profile To set the current user profile making that profile s channel list screen color and screen translucency settings active follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the PROFILES menu item then press the SELECT button The PROFILES menu appears Highlight the Set User menu item then press the SELECT button The user profile list appears When you select a user profile the list disappears and the profile you selected becomes the current user profile To exit the Menu press the EXIT button on your remote control 4 Highlight the profile you wish to make active then press the SELECT button NOTE The user profile can also be changed by pressing the WHO button on your remote control while you are watching TV 6 Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System If you have set ratings limits spending limits or channel lists for your DIRECTV System you need to lock the system to make those settings take effect To later change those settings you will need to unlock the system to access the controls for those settings Locking the system involves e
104. re the telephone line is properly connected If your system is locked make sure the purchase does not exceed your spending or rating limit Your Access Card may be full Call your service provider for assistance If you have forgotten your password call your service provider for assistance You can adjust left right side of the screen using this function because different TV vendor uses a different screen offset Use the Monitor Setup menu in the installation menu The default setting is Samsung Electronics DLP products Use the keys in the front panel to enter into the menu and set the remote control type as IR amp RF See the page 102 for more details on setting the remote control type 118 A Specifications Here are the technical specifications for the DIRECTV HD Receiver Power supply Input Voltage AC 120V 60Hz SMPS type Physical Specification Size W X H X D 16 93 in W X 2 64in H X 12 28 in D 430mm x 67mm x 312mm Weight Net 3 51 Kg around 7 74 lbs Operation Temp 32 F 0 C to 104 F 40 C Storage Temp 40 F 40 C to 4150 F 4 66 C Video Decoder MPEG ISO IEC 13818 Audio Decoder Audio Decoding MPEG Layer Il amp Dolby Digital Sampling Frequency 48 kHz Input Output Interface SATELITE IN 2 npujAR IN CABLE IN Video 2 RCA Cinch output 1 Component video output Y Ps Pe 1 RGB output 1 DVI output 1 S Video Video input 1 Component 1 Vi
105. remote control is about 100 feet when connecting the RF receiver This may decrease due to ambient reception conditions weak batteries obstacle etc 35 3 Connecting the VCR control cable The VCR control cable allows your DIRECTV HD Receiver to automatically program your VCR to record a TV program By selecting a Record option from the on screen Program Guide you can direct the VCR control cable to flash signals to the VCR s remote control sensor programming the VCR to tape a TV program for you To connect the VCR control cable to your DIRECTV HD Receiver follow these steps Plug the VCR control cable into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver Remove the backing tape from the adhesive on the other end of the VCR control cable Stick the VCR control next to the remote control sensor on your VCR See the manual for your VCR if you are not sure where its remote sensor is located NOTE Before you can use the VCR control cable to program your VCR you must set up the VCR control See Setting up the VCR control in Chapter 5 for details 3 Turning on the DIRECTV HD Receiver for the first time You have completed the connection steps and are ready to start using your DIRECTV HD Receiver The tirst step is to turn on the DIRECTV HD Receiver Turn on your TV and set it to display the signal from your DIRECTV HD Receiver If you connected the DIRECTV HD Receiver to video
106. resolution of your TV or monitor 480p 1 Affects the signal output from the COMPONENT OUT RGB OUT and DVI HDCP OUT jacks OUTPUT MODE This button determines the signal type output by either DVI HDCP OUT and RGB OUT or COMPONENT OUT jacks Access Card slot This slot holds the Access Card which allows you to view DIRECTV programming RESET Resets your Digital Satellite Receiver 21 22 2 Back of the HD Receiver AIR IN The cable from an off air TV antenna not from the satellite dish connects to this jack Both standard analog NTSC and high definition digital ATSC program broadcasts can be received through a single antenna connected to this jack CABLE IN The RG 6 cable from cable TV provider if you have one connects to this jack SATELLITE IN The RG 6 cable from the satellite dish connects to this jack RF REMOTE Optional Inputs remote control signals using the RF receiver VIDEO INPUT 480p i Connect an optional component video source such as DVD player AUDIO INPUT LI R1 L2 R2 Inputs audio signals to your DIRECTV HD Receiver from TV digital monitor DVD VCR or other audio equipment NOTE Connect the audio jack to L1 and R1 when using the component terminal Y Ps or Connect the audio jack to L2 and R2 when using the S Video or Video terminal RS232C This is used to connect your receiver to a computer for reading and loading data in
107. ress the SELECT button The PROFILES menu appears The Family profile is highlighted Press the SELECT button to display the Family profile menu The Family profile menu appears Highlight the Rating Limit menu item then press the SELECT button The Rating Limit menu appears Movies is highlighted Press the SELECT button to display the Movies screen The Movies screen appears Use the arrow and SELECT buttons on your remote control to select the ratings you wish to block your family from viewing 3 Programs that are rated at or above the level you select will be blocked when your system is locked See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System later in this chapter To unblock all of the ratings and content types select the on screen Allow All button To block all of the ratings and content types select the on screen Block All button When you have finished setting the ratings on the Movies screen select the on screen Back button You return to the Rating Limit menu Here are descriptions of the ratings used on the Movies rating screen G General Audiences This rating is generally suitable for all audiences PG Parental Guidance Suggested Indicates that some parents may find material in this film unsuitable for children PG 13 Parents Strongly Cautioned Movies with this rating should be investigated by parents before they let children under 13 years of age view the film R Restricted Some material not
108. roduct or result in service problems incorrect electrical line voltage fluctuations and surges customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions cleaning maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book product removal or reinstallation reception problems and distortion related to noise echo interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of the product THERE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITI
109. rted by channel number or by channel name IF you don t know what you want to watch and you want to browse a broad range of channels the Grid Guide may be for you Logo Guide The Logo Guide lets you find out what s on by browsing through the channels by highlighting the channels logos perfect for those of us who prefer pictures to text 4 Setting the default Guide style The Guide menu item allows you to set which style of Guide is displayed when you press the GUIDE button on your remote control Here s how Press the MENU button on your remote control The Main menu appears on your screen When you display the Main menu the Guide item is highlighted 2 Press the SELECT button The Guide menu appears GUIDE gt gt Guide Use the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control to 3 highlight the Set Guide menu item page icon to the right Grid Guide Name of the Set Guide item indicates selecting this item will display s A a list of options 07 LL ij A EXTRAS Press SELECT or gt to guide with numerical Press the SELECT button on your remote control A A list of Guide Styles appears Highlight the Guide style you wish to have displayed anytime 5 you press the GUIDE button then press the SELECT button The list of Guide styles disappears and the style you chose is displayed in the Set Guide menu item E preda T
110. s and the Time Zone menu item reflects your choice Highlight the DST Observation menu item then press the SELECT button A list appears from which you can choose to turn Daylight Savings Time observance on or off Highlight On or Off then press the SELECT button The list disappears and the Status line indicates either DST in effect or Standard time in effect Adjusting the Raster Picture Centering In this menu you can adjust the Raster picture on the monitor to be centered The Raster picture centering is only available for RGB DVI YPbPr output modes Press MENU button on your remote control Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Installation menu item then press the SELECT button button Press Right arrow button to adjust the center of raster picture Press SELECT to move left or right center of raster picture on the monitor device Or On BX GO RO 100 7 Installing a new Access Card Your DIRECTV service provider may send you a new replacement Access Card When you receive a new card follow these steps to continue your DIRECTV service without interruption Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Installation menu item then press the SELECT button SELECT button sm 9 Once an OLD Access Card is replaced by a NEW one The New Access Card screen appears the
111. s able to record the test If so your VCR setup is complete If not go through the steps in this process again and at this time select the next VCR type from the list Check VCR cable connection if the above method doesn t work Once you have set up the VCR control you are ready to use the VCR control to record programs for you The rest of this chapter describes how to schedule and modify timers that allow you to record programs and set program reminders Scheduling program reminders and recording timers There are two kinds of timers you can set to help you manage your TV viewing You can schedule a reminder to alert you when a program is about to begin You can schedule a timer that will automatically record a program on your VCR To set your DIRECTV HD Receiver to remind you when a program is about to begin or to record a program for you on your VCR follow these steps Press the GUIDE button on your remote The Guide appears NOTE Timers are not available in the Logo Guide If you are viewing the Logo Guide use the RED button on your remote control and select Grid Guide You can only set timers for future programs not for programs that are currently under way 71 72 Highlight the program you wish to record or be reminded about and press the SELECT button Pressing the SELECT button once sets a program reminder Pressing it again sets the program to be recorded on your VCR 10 00p 10 30p Rose Garden
112. s optical digital audio input TEL LINE A telephone line connected to this jack allows you to order pay per view programming 23 24 2 Installing the batteries in the remote control You ve unpacked the receiver and reviewed its front and back panels Now it s time to start setting up The first step is to install the batteries in your remote control Unlatch the battery compartment cover on the back of remote control Insert 2 AAA batteries as shown making 2 sure the and ends of each battery line up with the corresponding marks in the battery compartment Snap cover back onto remote control Test the remote control to make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly Press the MODE button repeatedly until the DIRECTV mode is selected and make sure the button lights up If it does not light up check the orientation of the batteries NOTE Alkaline batteries are strongly recommended for this remote control 2 Inserting the Access Card The next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver You will not be able to view DIRECTV programming unless the Access Card is properly inserted into the DIRECTV HD Receiver For some receivers the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box Locate the ACCESS CARD slot The slot is located on the front of the DIRECTV HD Receiver Insert the Access Card Make sure the side with the bar code is facing down and the arrow is
113. service Turning the Caller ID feature on or off To control whether your DIRECTV HD Receiver captures caller ID information follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control 2 Highlight the SETUP menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Caller ID menu item then press the SELECT button 3 The Caller ID menu appears Highlight the Display Caller IDs menu item then press the A SELECT button A list appears allowing you to select whether you would like the Caller ID feature to be On or Highlight On or Off from the list then press the SELECT button 5 The list disappears and the Display Caller IDs menu item on the Caller ID menu reflects your choice NOTE Caller ID messages for incoming calls that occur while you are taping a program will be recorded on your tape You might want to turn Caller ID off while you are recording a program 97 98 7 Identifying callers With Caller ID turned on when a call is made to the phone line connected to your DIRECTV HD Receiver a message um on your TV screen telling you the number of the caller To clear the message from your screen press the SELECT button To set your DIRECTV HD Receiver not to display caller ID messages highlight the on screen Disable button then press the SELECT button Reviewing your Caller ID list To see a list of calls you have received follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control
114. smission to use the RF remote To set the RF remote control ID setup follow these steps NO N Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Press the MENU button on your remote control Remote Control Setup Remote Control T IR amp RF pe RF Remote Control 10 Back Highlight the Installation menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Remote Control Setup menu item then press the SELECT button The Remote Control Setup menu appears RF Remote Control 10 Select RF Remote Control 10 Highlight the RF Remote Control ID menu item then press the aaan SELECT button Input eightdigit serial number to enter into the RF remote control ID menu as shown in the below figure The eight digit serial number is displayed inside the battery box of the RF remote control unit Input all of the eightdigit serial number displayed inside the remote battery box using the numeric button or the arrow key Then move the highlighted bar to the Done and press the SELECT button Press the SELECT button to finish setting when the Setting complete successtully message appears When you have finished setting the RF remote control ID screen select the on screen Back button 7 Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your DIRECTV HD Receiver The System menu allows you to view a list of important details about your DIRECTV HD Receiver as well
115. splaying only 480i video to the RGB COMPONENT or DVI jacks If you use the DVI jack for the best access to HD programming connect the DVI HDCP output to the corresponding DVI HDCP input on your HD Television HDTV or HDTV Monitor that supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP technology Aspect ratio In addition to resolution and interlacing HDTV is also defined by the aspect ratio of its broadcasts Aspect ratio means the shape of the screen as defined by the ratio of the screen s width to its height For analog TV and SDTV the aspect ratio is 4 units wide by 3 units high usually written 4 3 This is the familiar shape of conventional TVs slightly wider than they are tall For HDTV broadcasts the aspect ratio is 16 9 nearly twice as wide as it is tall This is not coincidentally more like the shape of movies shown in theaters This makes HDTV an ideal format for broadcasting and viewing movies on a TV But what happens if you are watching a nearly square shaped 4 3 broadcast on a rectangular 16 9 TV or vice versa The DIRECTV HD Receiver allows you to choose from a variety of screen formats to help you deal with those scenarios Screen formats To deal with the mismatches that can occur between the shapes of TVs and the aspect ratios of program broadcasts the DIRECTV HD Receiver provides you with a set of screen format controls These controls allow you to pick a format to use for both 4 3 TVs show
116. st digit in the ZIP code On BX GO RO Use the O 9 buttons on your remote control to enter your five digit ZIP code When you have entered all five digits the screen updates to display the correct azimuth elevation and for oval dish types only tilt Azimuth refers to left to right angle to which you should point your dish Elevation refers to the up and down angle to which you should point your dish Tilt for oval dishes only refers to the amount off horizontal you should twist the dish on its axis Write down these numbers and use them to accurately point your satellite dish To return to the Set Dish menu press the BACK button on your remote control 8 To exit the Menu system press the EXIT button on your remote control Checking the satellite signal strength The Signal Meter allows you to check the strength of the signal from the satellite to your satellite dish This is useful while setting up your satellite dish and while troubleshooting any reception problems you may encounter Satellite signal strength can be affected by how accurately you have pointed the satellite dish and by any obstructions between the satellite and the satellite dish tree limbs for example NOTE If you connected your DIRECTV HD Receiver to an off air antenna you can check the strength of any digital signals received by that antenna using the Digital Off Air Signal Strength meter Follow the instructions in Programming loca
117. t and right portions of the image will be cut but less than Zoom 1 Panorama This format stretches the left and right edges of the image at a certain ratio keeping the center of the image intact The center of the screen will keep the equal ratio and the expansion ratio increases toward the horizontal direction at both sides Highlight the on screen Back button and press the SELECT button 90 7 Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box You can set the color of the horizontal and vertical bars displayed in Letter box and Pillar box screen formats by using the Bar Color option in the Preferences section of the Setup menu The bar color can be set to either black or gray The gray bar color is already set and is recommended to avoid screen burn in Screen Darii is a problem that can occur on some TV displays when a dark stable image is displayed on the screen for an extended period burning the image permanently into the screen The gray bar color is recommended because lighter colors are less likely to cause burn in Setting the closed caption options Closed captions are on screen text versions of the audio content for programs The Caption item in the Preferences menu allows you to turn closed captions on and off to set a language for the closed captions and to choose a closed caption format 1 CC2 CC3 or CCA which may provide varying closed caption displays for some programs Press the MENU button
118. t you can view through the on screen Menu and Guide screens You can dec from four levels of translucency Light Medium Dark and Opaque no translucency Translucency can also be set for the Family profile and the four User profiles those choices will override the default translucency selection you set here when those profiles are active To set a default screen color and translucency follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Screen Color menu item then press the SELECT o e button A list appears showing you the screen color options _ TE 3EF T Highlight a color option then press the SELECT button fat Y Highlight Preferences menu item the press the SELECT button When you select a color the screen color list disappears and your color choice is indicated on the Screen Color menu item i e a and to choose a color ess to change the setting ve ET Highlight the Translucency menu item then press the SELECT button A list appears showing you the translucency options Preferences O Default Language English Screen Forma i Bar Color Screen Color Spring 5 Translucency Dark Input Source SatellitelAnt Medium Audio Dark E15 y n Then press the SELECT button When you select a translucency option the Translucency list disappears
119. tions RGB Component DVI and S Video jacks do not output audio 34 If you connected your TV using RGB DVI or YPsPr output press the output mode button to select RGB DVI or YPsPr output mode OUTPUT MODE fou 1 Optional follow the instructions on the next page if you have a VCR and want to hook up VCR control Plug in the power cords for your TV A V receiver and DIRECTV HD Receiver Setting your TV input button To view any of the programming from your DIRECTV HD Receiver satellite cable or off air set your TV to display the input from the video input jack you used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver This is a setting on your TV usually controlled by a Video Input or Mode button See your TV manual for help Also if necessary set your A V receiver to play the audio from the audio input jack you used to make the audio connection See your A V receiver manual for help Connecting the RF remote cable with RF receiver You can operate the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from another room in your house using the RF remote control Optional Connect the RF Receiver to the RF REMOTE jack of the Digital Satellite Receiver RECEVER SAMSUNG SN 64000000 0 MANUFACTURED CABLE IN NOTE The operating range of the
120. ton Highlight the Audio menu item then press the SELECT button The Audio menu appears Highlight the Digital Out menu item then press the SELECT button A list appears from which you can choose Dolby Digital or PCM audio formats Highlight the format supported by your audio receiver then press the SELECT button 7 When you select a format the Digital Out list disappears E Your selection is indicated in the Digital Out line on the Audio menu 7 Setting the analog out preference Depending on the particular program being broadcast you can listen to stereo mono or a Separate Audio Hem SAP audio is usually a foreign language translation Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather To set the Analog Audio preference follow these steps Press the MENU button on your remote control Default Language English Dig Out PCM E Default Type Dolby Digital Back 2 Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Preferences menu item then press the SELECT button Highlight the Audio menu item then press the SELECT button The Audio menu appears The Analog Audio menu item is highlighted Press the SELECT button on your remote control to display the list of available audio format A list of audio format appears Highlight the audio format you wish to use then press the SELECT button A list appears from which you can choose M
121. ton Highlight the Default Language menu item then press the SELECT button TREES A list of languages you can use for Guide and Menu screens EE NND appears ransiucen cy Dark ut Source Satellite Ant Guide screens then press SELECT button A message appears warning you that your DIRECTV HD Receiver needs to reboot turn itself off and on for the Default Language to take effect To change the Default Language to the new setting highlight the on screen SELECT button then press the SELECT button on your remote control 87 7 Setting the screen format There are two screen formats used in manufacturing TVs and in broadcasting TV programs These are standard TV format in which the ratio of the screen width to the screen height is 4 3 and widescreen format in which the ratio of width to height is 16 9 The Screen Format preference tells your DIRECTV HD Receiver how to display a program when the program format does not match your TV format Chapter 1 contains a discussion of aspect ratios and screen format options To set the Screen Format preference follow these steps RN Press the MENU button on your remote control Highlight the Setup menu item then press the SELECT button The Setup menu appears Highlight the Preferences menu item then press the SELECT button The Preferences menu appears Highlight the Screen Format menu item then press the SELECT bu
122. torted image than the one in Zoom The top bottom left and right portions of the image will be cut but less than Zoom 1 This format stretches the left and right edges of the image at a certain ratio keeping the center of the image intact The center of the screen will keep the equal ratio and the expansion ratio increases toward the horizontal direction at both sides 17 These 2 tables summarize your screen format options If your display is a 4 3 format TV or monitor your format options include these For 4 3 program signals For 16 9 program E signals Letter box Zoom 1 Zoom 2 NOTE e letter box is not available through the composite output jacks Video Out S Video Out and TV Out jacks when the RESOLUTION SELECT button is set to 1080i and the source signal is 10801 If your display is a 16 9 format TV or monitor your format options include these signals Pillar box Full Zoom 1 Zoom 2 Panorama For 16 9 program signals For either of these scenarios the option you choose is a matter of preference The FORMAT button on your remote control allows you to cycle through the formats available for your display type NOTE e You can set the color of the horizontal or vertical bars displayed for Letter box and Pillar box screen formats to either black or gray See Chapter 7 for details Dolby Digital 5 1 Just as the ATSC has specified 1080i or 720p as the video formats required for HDTV
123. tton The Screen Format screen appears Highlight the Select your TV screen Type box then use the up or down arrows buttons on your remote control to set the screen type to match the type of TV you have Choose 4 3 for a standard TV or 16 9 for a widescreen TV Use the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the format you wish to use to display programs that do not match your TV screen shape For standard 4 3 TVs displaying widescreen broadcasts your choices are Letter box If you choose the letter box format the 16 9 image is shrunk until the entire width of the program fits on your TV Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained the image is no longer tall enough to fill your screen so black gray bars are seen at the top and bottom of the screen Full If you set your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the Full setting 16 9 images are stretched to fit the height of the screen like in the Letter box format But instead of applying black gray bars to the top and bottom of the screen the program image is stretched vertically until it is tall enough to fill your screen Your entire TV screen is full but the program images are a little stretched to compensate for the program to screen mismatch Zoom 1 This format stretches the top and bottom edges of the image at an equal ratio keeping the 16 9 aspect ratio intact The left and right portions of the image will be cut Zoom 2 This format breaks the 16 9 aspect r
124. ur DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control Pressing the INFO button displays the Full Channel Banner The Full Channel Banner displays all the information in the Channel Banner plus c more details about the program For example the Full Channel Banner for K Themes This program is assigned to category index 9 a movie might display the category for the movie drama comedy action adventure etc the cast the year it was released and a short description of the plot You can clear the Full Channel Banner from your screen by pressing the EXIT button on your remote control 51 52 4 Information icons In addition to the basic channel and program information contained in the Channel Banners program title channel name rating etc there are a set of information icons These icons tell you more about the program you are watching and about the status of your DIRECTV HD Receiver Here are descriptions of each icon Multi language This icon appears when additional audio tracks are available Press the yellow AUDIO button to choose an alternate audio track Locked 09 This icon appears when the system is locked Unlocked This icon appears when the system is temporarily unlocked This icon appears when there are unread mail messages from DIRECTV in your system mailbox Music channel This icon appears when the channel is a music only channel Pay per view program
125. vailable This icon indicates that or more alternative languages are available for the program DOD This icon indicates that a Dolby Digital version of the audio for the program is available 65 66 4 To change the audio format for a program you are watching follow these steps While viewing a program press the AUDIO button on your remote control A list of available audio formats for the program you are watching appears Highlight the audio format you wish to hear for the program 2 then press the SELECT button The list of audio formats disappears and the program audio is now played in the format you selected Changing the User setting Your DIRECTV HD Receiver allows you to establish groups of preferences for your family and for up to four individuals For each of these users you can specify the user name a unique channel list and the color and translucency of the on screen Guides and Menus Detailed instructions for modifying these user settings are in Chapter To set your DIRECTV HD Receiver to operate using the settings specified for one of the users follow these steps While viewing a program press the WHO button on your remote control The Who list appears Highlight the name of the user whose settings you wish to 2 activate then press the SELECT button The Who list disappears and the selected user s settings take effect To clear the Who list without changing the current user t
126. vision broadcasts and TV equipment ATSC ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee is the group who have been working to establish the standards for digital television broadcasts and digital television equipment including both SDTV and HDTV SDTV SDTV is a digital TV format that provides a high quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on standard TV sets see more on resolutions later in this chapter HDTV HDTV is digital TV format that provides the highest quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on computer monitors and HDTV ready TV displays What kinds of TV programming can watch with the DIRECIV HD Receiver The DIRECTV HD Receiver provides you with the ability to receive television programs from a wide range of sources and to display them on virtually any TV or monitor Using the Air In Satellite In and Cable In jacks on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver you can receive television programs from HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV programming via digital satellites through the Satellite In jack Local off air analog television broadcasts NTSC and local off air digital broadcasts ATSC through the Air In jack Unscrambled analog cable TV services for unscrambled cable programming through the Cable In jack To view cable TV or DIRECTV programming programming subscriptions are also required What equipment is required to view HDTV programming To view HDTV programming in additi
127. w less distorted image than the one in Zoom1 The top bottom left and right portions of the image will be cut but less than Zoom 1 16 9 TVs showing 4 3 programs For a wide screen 16 9 TV showing a standard 4 3 TV program the program is too tall to fit on the screen The DIRECTV HD Receiver gives you 5 ways to fix the problem Pillar box a Full aZoom 1 a Zoom 2 Panorama If you choose the pillar box format the 4 3 image is shrunk until the entire height of the program fits on your TV Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained the image is no longer wide enough to fill your screen so black gray bars are seen at the left and right edges of the screen If you set your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the Full setting 4 3 images are stretched to fit the width of the screen like in the Pillar box format But instead of applying black gray bars to the sides of the screen the program image is stretched horizontally until it is wide enough to fill your screen Your entire TV screen is full but the program images are a little stretched to compensate for the program to screen mismatch This format stretches the left and right edges of the image at an equal ratio keeping the 4 3 aspect ratio intact The top and bottom portions of the image will be cut This format breaks the 4 3 aspect ratio and stretches the left and right edges more than the top and bottom edges of the image to view less dis

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