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2. Press the remote control s INFO SAT or GO BACK buttons while watching programming e Press UP DOWN or INFO on the satellite receiver s front panel Exit the on screen menu system On screen icons represent frequently used menu items Some icons also change appearance to show the item s status Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an icon Some of the items you select in the channel banner can also be selected in the program guides Buttons of the Channel Banner WE Main Menu icon Takes you to the Main menu ri Locked icon The system is locked Spending viewing and other limits cannot be accessed or changed Selecting this icon displays a password menu Enter the correct system password to override settings ri Unlock icon The system is unlocked Spending viewing and other limits can be accessed or changed Selecting this icon in the channel banner displays the Lock System control panel Video Unlock icon A password has been entered to temporarily override the limits The system will remain unlocked until the satellite receiver is turned off or re locked Program Unlock icon A password has been entered to override limits for a single program After the program ends or when the channel is changed limits are restored AlphaSort icon Enables you to sort titles alphabetically GA Scout icon Allows you to search for programs using key words Mailbox icon Displays the Mail screen The icon will be white if you have an unr
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4. T Hours of TV viewing 4 00 time of day that a user can watch programming Name UEM o EJ 1 In the Profiles menu select Viewing Hours Copy Settings Channel List ane nM ar 2 Use the digits on the remote control or point to the or buttons and press ee Sei E OK to complete the on screen sentence Choose the days to view how Spending Limit z many hours can be viewed each day 0 24 hours and when programming Lockuser Save Limits Clear Limits can be viewed Be sure to lock the system for these limits to take effect I aw Spending Limit Gladys Setting Up Spending Limits Ag d User 1 can spend up to Select the Spending Limit option to indicate a per event and or a monthly 205 fgal_ _ 00 per event spending limit for Pay Per View programs Go Back Gi Set a monthly spending limit Name YF g 1 Point to Spending Limit and press OK Yes Copy Settings Channel List No 2 TUTPENTT Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter a single program ating Limits o mm b d d PE i j Viewing Hours nS spending limit and a monthly spending limit if desired Spending Limit gt Lock User 3 When all fields are set up correctly the satellite receiver returns to the previous display Note After Spending Limits are set and the system is locked the system password will be required to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than the set Spending Limits allow 48 Chapter 4 a
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6. ax S Video Jack and Cable S D S Video jacks cables provide this receiver s best picture quality Remember to SVIBEO connect the left and right audio cables to the TV because the S Video cable carries only the picture signal not the sound Audio Video A V Jack and Cable RCA type Audio Video A V cables provide good picture quality and stereo sound and should be used if your TV has no S video jacks The digital satellite receiver s A V jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left VIDEO AUDIO audio If your TV has only one input for audio mono connect it to the left white audio jack on the satellite receiver QD RF Jack and Coaxial Cable F type RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality They should be used if A V connections are not available on your TV RF jacks are used for off air ANTENNA IN antenna and cable feed connections The RF jacks on the receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV The coaxial cable supplied with your system is used to connect the receiver to your TV VCR s antenna input jack Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord is required to connect your satellite receiver to a telephone line if you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV programming The phone line connection is used to periodically call out to DIRECTV You will need an RJ11 type modulator jack the most common type of phone jack which might look like one of those picture
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8. Satellite Receiver User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again Important Information WARNING CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do To reduce the risk of fire or RISKCOF EFECTRIC not remove cover or back No user serviceable electric shock do not expose sHocK po nor open Parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service this product to rain or moisture personnel This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury C a utio ns Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components Remove any sales or promotional materials attached to the product Do not stack the digital satellite receiver on top of a hot component such as an audio power amplifier FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note to Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specif
9. Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Adjustment of customer controls Damage from misuse or neglect Aunit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries Units purchased serviced or operated outside the continental U S A and Alaska Loss of programming e Installation e Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson e Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pick up the replacement unit in a timely manner Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS T
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12. RCA type A V cables provide good picture quality and stereo sound and should be used if your TV has no S video jacks The digital satellite receiver s A V jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio If your TV has only one input for audio mono connect it to the left Gwhite audio jack on the satellite receiver Automatic Code Search A method to program the remote control by using a series of preset codes Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other components Channel Banner A transparent banner at the top of the picture allows direct access to the key features of your digital satellite system including viewing suggestions The Guardian channel locking system on screen message display and the Scout keyword phrase and the AlphaSort alphabetical search features Press the INFO button on the remote control while watching normal programming to display the Channel Banner Highlight and select the desired icon using the remote control s arrow and OK buttons Direct Entry A method to program the remote control by using codes from a list provided in the instruction manual Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other components DIRECTV Interactive powered by WINK Communications An interactive television service that lets you access up to the minute news sports financial information weather program trivia and respond to free offers and e
13. Using On Screen Menus 2 MOEITE Mailbox k _EJ Erase Message D 2 Mailbox Call for your free month of local a Call the service center if you e Watch channel 999 for the best NFL Football season is coming qe Wrestlemania MCVII is here Watch channel 374 for Jerry Troubleshooting tips that help The Mailbox menu lets you access messages sent from DIRECTV For example you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service Messages Waiting To tell if you have messages waiting for you in your mailbox press the INFO button while watching regular programming This displays the channel banner The mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted if you have unread mail Checking Your Mail Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu Then select Mailbox from the Main menu you can also select the mailbox icon on the channel banner to view your mail 1 Point to a message and press OK The message is opened for you to read 2 Press OK again to close the message If you want to erase a message point to Erase Message and press OK When you exit Mailbox messages that aren t erased are saved in memory Note The quickest way to check for messages is to press the INFO button on the remote control This will display the channel banner With the channel banner displayed use the remote control s arrow buttons to highlight the mail icon then press the r
14. and back panel of the receiver and even a glossary of words common when discussing digital satellite receivers System Options The System Options feature allows you to set a default on screen display language choose a receiver output channel the channel that the TV views satellite broadcasting set up the remote control select a default picture size and set the time zone Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to navigate through these menus or you can use the digit buttons on the remote control to select a numbered on screen item AW Audio Language Languages f English This menu allows you to select menu and audio languages You can choose 206 Go Back 7 Spanish between English and Spanish for the menu language French Menu Language Re eS O German You can choose from a variety of audio languages to be heard if a program is D Ortalian simulcast in that language If that language is not available for that broadcast udin the programming will be heard in its default language Korean Chinese Output Channel Output Channel Channel 3 This feature allows you to change the TV channel to which the satellite receiver Channel 4 broadcasts its signal The default setting is channel 3 which means the TV must On which channel do you want to be tuned to channel 3 to see the satellite receiver s picture view Satellite receiver antenna output Go Back Language Note If you used A V cables to connect your digi
15. functions with downloaded RSA secure upgrades or modifications RSA secure downloads ensure that only authorized upgrades are delivered to your RCA digital satellite receiver S VIDEO jack Provides better picture quality than A V or RF coaxial cable jacks Use the S video connection along with audio cables because S Video only carries picture information not sound SATELLITE IN This jack allows a connection between the satellite receiver and the satellite system s dish antenna Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord is required to connect your satellite receiver to a telephone line if you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV programming The phone line connection is used to periodically call out to DIRECTV You will need an RJ11 type modulator jack the most common type of phone jack If you don t have a modular jack call your local telephone company to find out how to get one installed Universal Remote Control Description A remote control that provides complete satellite system operation and primary function control of most brands of remote controllable TVs VCRs and cable boxes Glossary Chapter 5 73 Index A A V jacks and cables 8 Access Card 59 Access card number 17 Accessories 69 Accessory Order Form 69 Active Profile s Preferences 35 AlphaSort 29 36 AlphaSort icon 29 Alternate Audio icon 29 Alternate Data 59 Animation 52 Arrows on remote 20 Assisted Setup 18 Assisted setup 65
16. Always turn off the digital satellite receiver TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks Place the Audio Video A V cables to the sides of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the A V cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Remove any sales or promotional materials attacbed to tbe product Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand Place an amplifier or receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your digital satellite receiver depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your satellite receiver For more information about the relationship b
17. Attractions Guide 33 Audio Hum 6 Audio Video jacks cables 7 10 14 AUX button 20 Back Panel Jacks 15 Batteries 16 Buttons 20 C Cable Box code list 26 Cancelling purchases 44 Cautions i 2 Channel Banner 1 buttons 29 Channel Guide 33 Channel List 47 add channels 47 adding deleting channels 47 delete channels 47 subscriptions 47 Channel Sort 35 CLEAR button 20 Code list cable box 26 remote control 25 satellite receiver 26 VCR 26 Color Scheme 52 Connections 7 22 jacks and cables 14 Context Help 40 D Deleting purchases 44 Detail Guide 30 DIRECTV button 20 DIRECTV INTERACTIVE 2 30 Dish Pointing 57 coordinates 57 entering ZIP Code 57 Dish pointing Coordinates 57 enter lat long 57 select by city 57 signal meter 57 time zone 57 Down Arrow 37 DVD button 20 E Edit Fetch 53 Enter Lat Long 58 Enter Zip Code 57 Exiting menus 40 F Fetch 53 button 20 G GO BACK button 20 Grid Guide 30 GUIDE button 20 Guide Sorting 52 H Highlight and Select 17 Iicon See DIRECTV INTER ACTIVE Icons 28 35 46 INFO button 20 INFO Help 54 Interactive 41 Interactive TV 59 Interference 6 K Key Features 1 L Languages 55 LED light 20 Locked icon 29 Locking a profile 49 the system 48 Locking the System 49 Logo Guide 33 Look and feel 51 M Mail checking 43 deleting 43 icon 29 Mailbox 41 checking your mail 43 Main Menu 41 Main Menu icon 29 Main Menu Items 41 int
18. Lock Gladys i Enter a password for User 3 206 ml Each user profile can be locked and Name assigned a personal password Go Back Copyisettings When the profile is locked the Channel List password must be entered to use that Rating Limits profile ViewingiHours In order to lock this user enter the four digit password to use as this gt user s personal password Spending Limit Lock User Enter the new system password Lock System 29 E 4 Go Back j T Locking the system puts into effect the lists and limits that you have set up Lock System In order to lock the system enter the four digit password you would like to use as the system password Hint The system password can also be used to access individual profiles Using On Screen Menus Locking a User s Profile Users can be assigned a personal password to lock their profile When a password is assigned users must enter the password before they can view programs using that profile Profile passwords do not allow access to or editing of the profile limits you must enter the system password to edit profile limits Note Each profile that can be easily accessed using the WHO INPUT button on the remote control To lock an individual profile 1 In the specific profile edit mode select Lock User 2 Use the arrow or digit buttons to select each digit of the password Locking the System Locking the system puts the r
19. RF coaxial cable connections 12 RF coaxial jacks cables 7 RF jacks cables 14 RSA secure downloads 2 S S Video 7 14 S Video Connection 8 S video jack 7 Satellite Receiver code list 26 Scout 37 Scout icon 29 Scout searching 37 Scrolling 31 37 Select by City 58 Signal Meter 58 SKIP button 21 Software Upgrades 2 73 Sorting by AlphaSort icon 36 Movies icon 35 Scout icon 37 Sports icon 35 Spending Limits 44 48 Sports icon 35 Subscriptions 47 Suggestions Guide 33 System lock 49 options 54 test 54 65 unlock 50 System Info 58 System Options languages 55 multi switch setup 56 output channel 55 picture size 56 remote setup 55 set VCR type 55 time Zone 56 System Setup 41 54 assisted setup 54 system index 55 system options 55 System Test 58 T Telephone icon 29 Temporary Unlock icon 29 Time Zone 56 58 Timer Recordings 46 editing canceling 46 recording with 46 setting up 46 Timers 41 46 Translucency 52 Troubleshooting 62 Tuning to a program 32 TV button 21 U Universal Remote Control 1 73 nlock icon 29 nlocking the system 50 nlocking the System 50 pgrades 58 ser Preferences 34 ser Profiles 46 channel list 47 choosing 51 creating editing 46 locking 49 rating limits 47 spending limits 48 viewing hours 48 Ce Gea ee Index V VCR code list 26 recording 21 24 remote button 21 Video input channel 9 11 Viewing Hours 48 Viewing Suggestions 34 custom
20. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 3 Take your unit and evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit and access card 4 If the repairs are covered by your warranty you will not be billed Tbomson assumes no responsibility for warranty sbipments from tbe customer to tbe factory if not sbipped in tbe manner prescribed by Tbomson 66 Chapter 5 Other Information To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit e Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss e Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible Please retain all accessories that were included with your unit such as the remote control hand unit and access card Include with the shipment 1 Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale 2 A brief note describing your receiver problem 3 Your name address and phone number The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges and you elect not to use your credit card e After we receive your product a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction
21. To personalize an individual User Profile 1 Press the remote control s MENU button to display the Main menu 2 Press the 5 button to select Profiles 3 Highlight the desired User Profile Note The highlighted User Profile s settings are displayed in the panel on the right side of the screen 4 Press the remote control s OK button to select that profile and enter profile editing mode 46 Chapter 4 Q N E Go Back 2 Name Copy Settings Channel List Rating Limits Viewing Hours Spending Limit Lock User hi ONS Y 206 Go Back 2 Edit Channels Add All Channels Delete All Channels Subscriptions Profile Name G E A B C jolo Channel List R IT F Ss 5 b RE cU LL 1 J K L M TU Vw x Y Z 3 4 3 EJ LOD I space backspace Using On Screen Menus Setting the Name The first step when creating a new profile is to set a name This will be the name that appears when repeatedly pressing the WHOeINPUT button To set the profile name 1 In the Profiles menu press the 1 button to select Name 2 Use the remote controls arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select the different letters of the profile name Copying Profile Settings To make creating or editing a profile easier your digital satellite receiver gives you the ability to use the settings of a previously set profile To copy the settings of an existing profile 1 In the Profiles menu pre
22. cables to connect your TV to the digital satellite receiver you must tune your TV to the video input channel to view DIRECTV programming and menus There are just as many ways to access a TV s video input channel as there are brands and models of TVs Below are some things you can try e If your TV brand is RCA GE or PROSCAN press TV on the remote control that came with your digital satellite receiver Then press the WHO e INPUT button on the remote If your TV brand is not RCA GE or PROSCAN consult your TV Owner s Manual If you cannot find your TV Owner s Manual you will have to investigate You might access the TV s video input channel by e pressing a button on the remote control e finding it through the TV s menu system e tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV The box below lists of some of the different ways manufacturers label the video input channel Video Line Input Variations Button switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV Remote VIDEO VID 1 SIGNAL LINE VID 1 VID VID 2 VIDEO S VID S VID S VIDEO INPUT SOURCE AUX 64 Chapter 5 Other Information Running the System Test The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your digital satellite receiver If you are experiencing any trouble with your receiver run the system test It will also allow you to ge
23. equipment You must upon request provide this information to your telephone company The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company Note This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your equipment from your line 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately In case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone company must 1 promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance 2 afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and 3 inform you
24. from the battery compartment 2 Insert batteries in the battery compartment matching the and end of each battery 3 Replace the cover Plug in and Turn on the Receiver Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely To turn on the satellite receiver press the SAT button on the remote control or the ONeOFF button on the front panel If your TV brand is RCA GE or Proscan press the TV button on the remote control to turn on the TV If your TV brand is not RCA GE or Proscan see page 23 in the next section Using the Remote Control for details on programming the satellite receiver s remote control to operate your TV 16 Chapter 1 VCR1 ON OFF gt COQ DVD VCR2 AUX ALAA MUTE CH SAT button OK Arrow button buttons CLEAR MENU button button Connections amp Setup Using Highlight and Select All on screen menus can be handled the same way using highlight and select navigation Highlight and select navigation has two steps 1 Use the arrow buttons up down left and right on the remote control to highlight different choices on the screen 2 Press OK to select the highlighted item Note When a highlighted on screen menu choice has a number beside it you can also press the corresponding number button on the remote control to select it Once you know how to navigate on screen menus you can complete the Assisted Setup
25. locking system on screen message display the Scout keyword phrase and the AlphaSort alphabetical search features and alternate audio offerings Requirements Press the INFO button on the remote control Highlight different icons using the remote control s arrow buttons Select the highlighted icon using the remote control s OK button H 4a Universal Remote Control Description Provides complete satellite system operation and primary function control of most brands of remote controllable TVs VCRs and cable boxes WO cDoie vi Ro al e opis Doi W K D n i Requirements A remote controllable device such as a VCR cable box etc The remote control may have to be programmed to operate your component if it is not RCA GE or Proscan 9 D 9 Q 0 0 O QUI QOQ SOs Sob oD Introduction DIRECTV INTERACTIVE powered by WINK Communications Description An interactive television service that lets you access up to the minute news sports financial information weather program trivia and respond to free offers and even shop all while you watch TV Requirements Establish a free secure Interactive TV account then press the OK i button on the remote control whenever you see the Interactive logo C appear on screen For more information see page 30 in the Satellite System Features chapter TM Software Upgrades via Satellite B S A Description The digital satellite receiver is able to mod
26. of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68 FCC Rules and Regulations The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company must give you adequate notice in writing to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service FCC Declaration of Conformity 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 received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name RCA Model s DRD430RG DRD431RG DRD430RGA DRD431RGA Equipment Classification TV Interface Device Responsible Party Thomson multimedia Inc 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 Telephone 1 317 415 4151 This equipment has been tested and found to 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 acc
27. see the next step and explore the menu system To display the on screen menu system press the remote control s SAT button then press the MENU button Note Don t worry about getting stuck inside a menu Pressing the CLEAR button on the remote control takes you out of the menu system and back to the program you were watching Chapter 1 17 Connections amp Setup Complete the Assisted Setup If you installed your satellite dish antenna yourself you may have already used the Assisted Setup to find dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run a system test If you need to run the setup again select System Setup from the Main menu then select Assisted Setup To check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter display the Main menu then select System Setup and finally Disb Pointing Tip When you order programming you need to know your access card number To get the number select System Setup from the Main menu then System Test Wait for the system to run all of its tests The access card number is displayed at the end of the system test Write the access card number in the space below for easy reference Order Programming After you have installed your DIRECTV System you should contact DIRECTV to order DIRECTV programming With this receiver and the proper satellite dish antenna you may be able to subscribe to local channels from DIRECTV in certain ar
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29. 1 2103 2107 2116 2131 Realistic Memorex 2002 2011 XR 1000 2021 2026 2061 Sony 2013 2014 2021 2023 2026 2104 2131 Yamaha 2009 2010 2011 2018 2058 2111 STS1 MGA Ss transac e HAM aen dace 2029 2065 2113 Zenith 2004 2098 2104 2119 2128 STS2 MGN Technology 2013 STS3 Midland 2053 Minolta 2055 2056 2107 Cable Boxes Toshiba Mitsubishi 2029 2055 2056 2065 2066 2067 Uniden 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 ABC 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5053 2106 2113 2123 ATONE iinit Dret gerentem 5008 5009 Montgomery Ward sereine teneas 2075 2131 Archer 5011 26 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Using the Satellite Receiver s Features Chapter Overview e What is a Program Guide e The DIRECTV INTERACTIVE feature e The Channel Banner and other on screen displays How to use the on screen programming schedule Changing Entertainment Again Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 27 Satellite Receiver Features Active Current time profile and date Family Tue 4 25 8 15 PM IN12 2p aO 1 the Sun ed Program titles 30pm and information jorw 8 30PM 9PM Who Wants to be a Mill Darma amp Jag 60 Minute King Selectable 2 ke anley Cup Review Advertisements Moto Mad X Sports Challenge highlight and Fig at 7 Family Guy Greed select for more LOVER N Frasier information Viewing Sorts by
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31. 4 S cuB 4m P 55 System Options 4 ice LG EXE Ae rice e n Eee etie aia 55 Dish POIDEIDg ri i etate teats metet eet tes Foo eet ipse teen 57 EVEMJUNIIDEMM EE 58 SCIEInSTE s 58 Eres 58 New Access Card ich tte aee diete edet eut xe Rt tutes eDim 59 Alternate Data ect e ge ee Ce d e isan cokes 59 nici 59 Other Information sssssssssssssssssseeeeeee tenente nennen sentent tnnt nns 61 Troubleshooting 3 en tee Ete petet em drei pe E evene 62 Finding the TV s Video Line Input essssesesesseseseneneennen enne 64 Running the System Test a ee ide er uns 65 Fine Turitnd the Signal cette e ted e e eife ceu 65 Limited Warranty ee Le Det REA e die eed 66 Accessory Onder FOE uie aper a eet p PE ERR eee H Da EE do EXER deed 69 GIOSSAY m 71 as ee EE 74 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Chapter Overview e Things to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection e Place Batteries in the Remote Control Assisted Setup e Order Programming Changing Entertainment Again Grapbics contained witbin Ibis publication are for representation only 5 Connections amp Setup Things To Consider Before You Connect Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet
32. 9 95 Self Installer s Kit contains all the cable and hardware needed to install the dish and connect the system Remote Control replaces a lost remote Or order a second remote for convenience Eight outlet surge protection for cable TV satellite systems and other electronics Comes with a 50 000 equipment guarantee Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping Handling and Insurance Total Amount Enclosed Use VISA MasterCard or Discover preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change without notice Please complete other side also Detach Here Chapter 5 69 Other Information Charge your order on your VISA MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your VISA card LLLLIELEIEEEILTTI My card exires CL Placing an Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or VISA Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on tbis order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with cr
33. AL n n EAE 43 Messages Waiting iier cce c ee leere nee ter ce ere LE cn LE eee Dee a 43 Checking Your Mail sess eene nennen nnns 43 Using the Purchases Menu ssssseesesesssseseenee enne enn nnnn enne nnn nnn nennen nennen nenne 44 Reviewing and Canceling Upcoming Purchases eese 44 Spending Limits wee ie p ite tete re dte Ere HR Stel 44 Pay Per View Programs ssssseseeeeseeennenen nennen enne ARANE RRP nnne nnne 45 Previewing and Purchasing ssssssssesssssseseseenenee enne nennen entren 45 Hllrf 46 User Profiles niet ere d e iere erroe HER NS AAA e ERR ERE ibe 46 Creating and Editing User Profiles essent 46 Locking the System iiie ep ee o a aeaaee ree eas e E Rx sa xs 49 Program Video Unlock 55 oet teet ei tees 50 Choosing Your Profile 2 pto de tede reote pte aie 51 Personal S ttinGs a RE eteie edet dotes 51 FEIN 51 barco d E 52 Guide SO NO ec e Ern t eden EH MEE re RR E ete Rl eles niece 52 Color Scheme 1 eee eerte Hte n neni Dn erst Ra R REC Ro rp Tere 52 Transl cency site ere Ree d oet tee bos ce ne teat 52 ANIMATIONS Xi etn Ld tA Ae A a EE RES 52 EditFeteh n uer reden coc der hoe an Me eee 53 INFO Help ELEM 54 ROSCOE Em 54 System Setup ii ceto f uid ee to fI ee i dote 54 Assisted Setup teen le t bere tete es 5
34. DIRECTV sends out a new card Alternate Data Selects from among the available data channels 8 TTE Interactive This function allows you to learn more about DIRECTV INTERACTIVE It also allows you to setup an account for the free service review transactions and messages and to change settings Chapter 4 59 This page left blank intentionally Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview e Troubleshooting Finding the TV s Video Line Input Running the System Test Limited Warranty Accessory Order Form Index Changing Entertainment Again Grapbics contained witbin tbis publication are for representation only 61 Other Information Troubleshooting Many problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the digital satellite receiver If you experience the following Image freezes Audio freezes Blank screen Won t respond to front panel or remote try this press and hold the INFO and right arrow buttons for at least three seconds If the problems persist try unplugging the digital satellite receiver for 15 seconds to 2 minutes and then plug it in again Running the System Test later in this section can also help you diagnose and solve many common problems Digital Satellite Receiver Problems Wrong picture The digital satellite receiver and most VCRs let you toggle between signals If you don t see the signal you think you should be seeing try using these buttons to toggle
35. HE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information Chapter 5 67 Other Information FCC Registration Information Your digital satellite receiver is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68 FCC Rules and Regulations 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for the
36. INTERACTIVE are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and are used with permission 30 Chapter 3 VCR1 ON OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX SAT ASAA MUTE SKIP CH Buttons Arrow Buttons Digit Buttons REWIND FORWARD Buttons Satellite Receiver Features Getting Around In the Guides This section describes how to change channels and move around a program guide Digit Buttons 0 9 You can point quickly to any channel in the program guide by entering the channel number with the digit buttons 0 9 For example to point to channel 228 press the digits 2 2 8 on the remote control Scrolling Channel By Channel The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section or page of the total program guide You can scroll one line at a time using the arrows point to other times with the left and right arrows point to other channels with the up and down arrows Scrolling Page By Page If you want to scroll up or down through the program guide faster press the CH buttons on the remote control The highlight scrolls a page at a time Scrolling Forward and Reverse To scroll forward in two hour increments press the remote control s PLAY button while in SAT mode To go forward or reverse by a 12 hour block of time use the FORWARD and REVERSE buttons on the remote control Note Your digital satellite receiver can store up to three days of prog
37. R recordings Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever is set on the VCR as its output channel Begin VCR playback as usual Chapter 1 11 Connections amp Setup Digital Satellite Receiver rouno SATELLITE IN LOW SPEED DATA OUTTOTV IN FROM ANT RJ11 modular Cable or phone jack Off air Antenna Satellite Dish Antenna Note Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactly like the ones illustrated Good Connection Using RF Coaxial cables for all connections This connection provides standard picture quality This is the only connection recommended for TVs that have no S Video or A V input jacks 12 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup What you will need Two 2 RF coaxial cables One 1 telephone line cord e Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV antenna or cable feed Making the Connection 1 Connect the satellite dish antenna feed RG 6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver 2 Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the satellite receiver and the other end to the antenna input jack on the VCR Note If your VCR has A V input jacks you can connect the satellite receiver to the VCR using them instead of the RF coaxial cable 3 Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on the VCR and the other end to the TV s antenna input jack 4 Conne
38. Scroll AlphaSort Suggestions Movies down e cou Active Profile s Sorts by Channel sort Preferences Sports Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the program guides ed Displaying the Program Guide Family k 1 To access the program guides press MENU on the remote control and select Program Guides then the guide of your choice Default Channel or Logo You can quickly access the receiver s Default Guide by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote To change the current user press the remote control s WHO e INPUT nal Settings button while viewing programming then use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the desired profile You can also press the remote control s MENU button then select Program Guides and then Select User to display the list of profiles from which to choose Interactive 28 Chapter 3 Satellite Receiver Features Program titles Interactive content Active Profile and information indicator A Family Tuesday 4 25 01 8 15PM a I Moto Madness English ESP2 ANR Not Rated l 7 30pm 8 30pm AUS ip alo IE P NZ e 9 2 Dolby Digital Main menu AlphaSort Mailbox Program details and Alternate Audio indicators System Scout Viewing Alternate audio lock unlock suggestions Using The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you do one of the following Tune to a channel
39. Shannon ZETE Friday 4 hours Spending Limits Lock System Per Event Limit 0 00 Montly Limit 12 00 Timers The Timers feature allows you to preset your digital satellite receiver to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time To use the Timers feature select Timers from the Main menu Select a Timer 1 16 and then use the arrow buttons to complete the on screen details When the information is complete select Continue Editing or Canceling a Timer From the Timers screen select the Timer you want to edit or cancel and then do the following e Use the arrows buttons to edit the Timer then select Continue e Select Clear Timer to cancel the timer To watch the program daily or weekly edit that program s Timer User Profiles Profiles allows you to set up different channel lists and limits for the different members of your family A main profile the Family Profile and up to four separate profiles can be created Individual settings that can be changed in the Profile Menu include the profile name viewable channel lists ratings limits for TV and movies viewing hours spending limits and profile locking Creating and Editing User Profiles When you select Profiles from the Main menu the first screen you see presents a menu listing all user profiles the Family Profile and up to four individual profiles You can create a new profile Gf a blank profile exists or edit an exiting one
40. am Unlock icon The system is locked but no limits are in effect for the duration of the current program because a password has been entered to override the current program s limits No limits can be accessed or changed After the program ends the system will return to Lock status Video Unlock icon The system is temporarily unlocked with no limits in effect until the receiver is placed in standby mode A password has been entered to override the system limits No limits can be accessed or changed without entering the system password When the system is turned off it will return to Lock status 50 Chapter 4 Using On Screen Menus Choosing Your Profile Each time you turn on the digital satellite receiver the Family profile is selected by default so this should be the profile with the most restrictive limits you want enforced across all profiles To select another profile 1 Press the WHOeINPUT button to display a list of profiles 2 Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the desired profile Then enter the four digit password to activate the profile Note If the profile is not password protected you can just press OK to activate it The channels spending rating and viewing limits associated with the chosen profile will be active only when the system is locked The active profile also affects what you see in the program guides Selecting the User Preferences icon sorts the guide to show only prog
41. atings spending viewing and channel limits you have set up for each profile into effect When you lock the system no one can modify any of these settings without first entering the four digit system password 1 In the Profiles menu select Lock System 2 Use the arrows or the digit buttons to enter a four digit system password 3 Enter the password a second time to confirm it The lock icon should be displayed in the channel banner Notes After the system has been locked you must enter the correct password in order to access the Edit Profiles control panel If you forget a USER password you need to unlock the system and then assign a new user password If you forget the SYSTEM password contact the DIRECTV authorization center Lock icon All limits are in effect No limits can be accessed or changed without first entering password system A password is required to override limits or access the system Chapter 4 49 Using On Screen Menus Unlocking the System When the system is unlocked the channel spending viewing and ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect To unlock 1 Highlight and select Unlock System in the Profiles menu 2 Highlight and select Yes to confirm that you want to unlock the system The unlock icon should be displayed in the channel banner When you attempt to access a channel that is blocked by one or more limits and the system is locked you will be asked to override li
42. been activated Note You must select an entry in the Choose your time zone field before all menu items are displayed Multi Switch Setup This feature allows the satellite system to know if you have a multi switch connected to the system and to determine what type of multi switch is used This feature should only be used in rare circumstances such as when instructed to do so by DIRECTV 56 Chapter 4 AJ Select Satellite Dish Antenna E 2 Round Satellite Dish 4 3 206 Go Back Oval 2 Satellite Location Dish E Oval 3 Satellite Location Dish Select Dish Enter ZIP Code Select by City Enter Lat Long Signal Meter Tip It is important to select the correct dish type If you do not you will not receive the proper dish pointing coordinates and you will not be able to take full advantage of your DIRECTV System LNBs N An oval satellite dish with two LNBs not provided with all systems Tip Azimuth is the side to side direction that the satellite dish antenna is pointed Elevation is the up down angle that the satellite dish antenna is pointed Tilt is the circular rotation of the dish itself like the motion of a steering wheel Using On Screen Menus Dish Pointing The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your digital satellite receiver and optimize your reception of the satellite signal Selecting Dish Antenna It is important to complete each of the following steps req
43. between the signals Press the TV VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR s front panel e Press the ANTENNA button on the remote control Taking either of the above actions lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite signals to the off air antenna or cable signal and vice versa e You may not have installed your satellite dish antenna properly Refer to the dish pointing instructions in the Menu section of this book and the installation guide that came with your satellite dish antenna Receiver will not turn on Check to make sure it is plugged in Check the wall receptacle Cor extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else Maybe batteries in remote control are dead Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor Unplug the receiver Wait five minutes Plug it in again Turns off while playing e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low Satellite receiver turns on or changes channels unexpectedly e Scheduled Watch from the Timers menu may have been activated Blank screen Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on e Try another channel 62 Chapter 5 Other Information Remote Control Problems Problems with the remote control Maybe something is between the remote cont
44. cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the satellite receiver and the other end to the antenna input jack on the VCR 3 Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on the VCR and the other end to the TV s antenna input jack 4 Connect the cable or off air antenna feed RF coaxial cable to the IN FROM ANT jack on the satellite receiver 5 Connect one end of the supplied telephone line cord to the PHONE JACK on the back of the satellite receiver and the other end to an RJ11 type modular phone jack the most common type of phone jack 6 Connect two ends of the supplied A V cables to the AUDIO R and L jacks on the satellite receiver and the other ends to the corresponding audio input jacks on the TV Note Make sure you connect jacks by their labels For example AUDIO R on the digital satellite receiver should be connected to TV s right audio input jack L Audio to L Audio etc If your TV only has one audio input jack use the satellite receiver s AUDIO L jack to make the connection 7 Connect one end of the supplied S Video cable to the satellite receiver and the other end to the S Video input jack on the TV Go to Page 16 Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV programming Tune the TV to its S Video line input Gf you have difficulty finding your TV s S Video line input see your TV s User s Manual or see page 64 in this manual When the line input channel is found then you can tune the satellite receiv
45. ct the cable or off air antenna feed RF coaxial cable to the IN FROM ANT jack on the satellite receiver 5 Connect one end of the supplied telephone line cord to the PHONE JACK on the back of the satellite receiver and the other end to an RJ11 type modular phone jack the most common type of phone jack Go to Page 16 Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV programming Tune the TV to the satellite receiver s output channel either channel 3 or 4 Note You can change the satellite receiver s output channel by pressing the remote control s SAT button then the MENU button then select System Setup then System Options and finally select Output Channel Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select the desired output channel Tune the TV to that channel to see the satellite receiver s picture To record DIRECTV programming Follow the directions in the previous step then set your VCR to record on its proper input channel channel 3 or 4 if using RF coaxial cable to make the connection Video Line Input if using A V cables to connect the VCR to the satellite receiver To view VCR recordings Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever is set on the VCR as its output channel Begin VCR playback as usual Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup Jacks and Cables Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections Not all cables come with your digital satellite receiver
46. d here If you don t have a modular jack call your local telephone company to find out how to get one installed DIRECTV programming is subject to tbe terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement a copy is provided at DIRECTV com and with your first bill DIRECTV tbe Cyclone Design logo and Advanced Program Guide are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and are used witb permission 14 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup O GROUND SATELLITE LOW SPEED IN OUTTOTV INFROM ANT Satellite Receiver Rear Panel This diagram illustrates each of the back panel jacks found on your digital satellite receiver When working with cables be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS Video OUT to Video IN Right Audio OUT to Right Audio IN etc For more information on the function of the back panel jacks and many other features of your digital satellite receiver press the MENU button and select System Setup from the Main menu then select System Index Back Panel Jacks in alphabetical order AUDIO R and L Audio cables offer better sound quality than RF coaxial cables Audio cables break sound apart into two separate channels right and left for stereo sound Note If your TV has only one audio input jack connect it to the satellite receiver s L AUDIO white jack IN FROM ANT Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to the satellite receiver using this jack You can then switch betw
47. ead mail 2 Viewing Suggestions icon Displays the Viewing Suggestions menu A Program Details icon Displays a description of the current program if available Alternate Audio icon Cycles through the alternate audio choices Chapter 3 29 Satellite Receiver Features Family Mon 11 19 8 15PM IN12 n the Sun NR Not R Dick feels visiting friend Enrico 18 30PM 9PM The World To NHL Hoc Stanley Cup Review Moto Ma X Sports Challenge Family Guy Greed 8 15 PM ef Family Tue 4 25 9PM Darma amp 60 Minute The DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Feature Your digital satellite receiver includes DIRECTV INTERACTIVE powered by Wink Communications a free service that gives you the opportunity to interact with TV programming and advertising You can use your remote control to get program related information respond to free offers during commercials and even make purchases while you watch TV Whenever you see the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE icon M appear press the OK i button on the remote control to open the interactive window To learn more about the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE service 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight Interactive 3 Press OK i to tune directly to the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center channel 499 to get more information about the following Getting Started Interactive Channels Shopping Sign Up Order H
48. eas Additional equipment may be required in some markets Check with your retailer or visit DIRECTV com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service address social security number and or major credit card Programming subject to change You must be physically located in the U S to receive DIRECTV service DIRECTV services not available outside the U S DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1 800 DIRECTV 1 800 347 3288 18 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview Remote Control Buttons Buttons on Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver Programming the Remote Control Using the Remote Control to Operate Another Component Modes of Operation Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver Remote Control Codes Changing Entertainment Again Grapbics contained witbin Ibis publication are for representation only 19 Using the Remote Control in Alphabetical Order ER ANTENNA In TV mode lets you toggle between the satellite and standard TV cable signals when the satellite receiver is connected to the TV using the OUT TO TV jack In VCR mode ANTENNA functions as a TV VCR input button Arrows Use the navigation ar
49. ed Do not use this port unless specifically instructed to by DIRECTV OUT TO TV jack Connects the satellite receiver to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable This jack provides the most basic connection carrying mono sound and standard video quality PHONE JACK Connects the satellite receiver to a telephone line The digital satellite receiver requires a telephone line connection to periodically communicate with your program provider Program Guides A list of available programming shown on screen when you press the remote control s GUIDE button Program guides display information that is contained in broadcaster signals Your digital satellite receiver can display several types of program guides including an Advanced Program Guide which stores up to three days of programming information and an information guide which lists five different channels of programming at a glance 72 Chapter 5 RF Jack and Coaxial Cable F type RF jacks provide good video imaging and mono quality sound RF jacks and cables should be used if A V connections are not available on your TV RF input jacks are also used for off air antenna and cable feeds The RF jacks on the receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV The coaxial cable supplied with your system is used to connect the receiver to your TV VCR s antenna input jack RSA Software Upgrades via Satellite The digital satellite receiver is able to modify some of its features and
50. edit card information money order or IMPORTANT Copy complete account number asslbeisely check in US currency made payable to Thomson multimedia roin your nns Inc to the following address L TA E AECL Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Copy Number My card Tous your IIT expires LT I Ronks PA 17573 name on MasterCard IMPORTANT Copy complete account number co from your Discover Card Dii sa SSRE Sens Sees TEE My card expires I AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Prices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly order will save you days of waiting Pee es Name I I I Street l I l i Apt l s l j City I l l States Zip l l l Daytime Phone Number Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change 70 Chapter 5 Assisted Setup The Assisted Setup menus walk you through a series of setup steps This feature is designed to help you get the system up and running The Assisted Setup appears the first time the digital satellite system is turned on but if you need to run the setup again press the remote control s MENU button to display the Main menu then select System Setup and finally select Assisted Setup Audio Video A V Jacks Cables
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52. een the satellite receiver s signal and the TV cable feed using the remote control s ANTENNA button to toggle between the two LOW SPEED DATA This port allows you to connect your digital satellite receiver to future services and accessories as they become available A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required OUT TO TV Connects the satellite receiver to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable This jack provides the most basic connection carrying average sound and video quality PHONE JACK Connects the satellite receiver to a telephone line The digital satellite receiver requires a telephone line connection to periodically communicate with your program provider SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite receiver to the satellite dish antenna S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than Video or RF coaxial cable jacks If your TV has an S Video jack use it along with the audio jacks S Video only carries picture information not sound to connect to your TV VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack You must also connect the AUDIO cables when using the VIDEO connection Chapter 1 15 Connections amp Setup Place Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your digital satellite receiver s remote control Note When replacing old batteries you may need to reprogram the remote control to operate other devices 1 Remove the cover
53. emote control s OK button to access the Mail menu Chapter 4 43 Using On Screen Menus 3 Using the Purchases Menu AW Future Purchases A p i T 41 106 Go Back Roman Pugilist II Spending Limits MotoMission 99 Life is Alright 3 99 f AW Four Weddings and a Funeral AS E 2 LI 106 Rating PG 13 Start Go Back 2 E 2 Length 1hr 22min Do you want to cancel this purchase DIRECTV 6 3 Carolynn can spend up to y 4 Go Back AW Spending Limit AG 00 per event Set a monthly spending limit Edit Family NES g Edit Anthony Yes 00 per month Edit Valerie The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases and set spending limits The list of purchases may be longer than one screen use the up and down arrow buttons to see more items The display also shows the title channel date time and cost of each program Note The Past Purchases list is updated as soon as a purchased program is viewed Reviewing and Canceling Upcoming Purchases Highlight and select an upcoming purchase from the Future Purcbases screen You can review the program description as well as cancel an upcoming purchase Spending Limits Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a per event and or a monthly spending limit for Pay Per View programs 1 Select Spending Limit 2 Select the user profile you d like to set a spending limit for then use the digit
54. er to a desired channel To record DIRECTV programming Follow the directions in the previous step then set your VCR to record on its proper input channel channel 3 or 4 To view VCR recordings Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever is set on the VCR as its output channel Begin VCR playback as usual Chapter 1 9 Connections amp Setup Digital Satellite Receiver O Poumo JN SATELLITE LOW SPEED Lu OUTTOTV INFROMANT 5 i RJ11 modular Cable or phone jack Off air Antenna Satellite Dish Antenna Note Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactly like the ones illustrated Very Good Connection Using A V jacks and cables to connect to the TV RF coaxial cables to connect to the VCR This connection provides better picture quality than RF coaxial cables and is recommended for use with TVs that do not have S Video input jacks 10 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup What you will need Two 2 RF coaxial cables e Three 3 Audio Video cables One 1 telephone line cord e Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV antenna or cable feed Making the Connection 1 Connect the satellite dish antenna feed RG 6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver 2 Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the satellite receiver and the other end to the antenna input jack on the VCR 3 Con
55. eractive 41 mailbox 41 personal settings 41 profiles 41 program guides 41 purchases 41 system setup 41 timers 41 MENU button 21 Menu System 40 exiting a screen 40 getting help 40 icons 46 Menus Profiles 46 Program Guide 42 Timers 46 Messages 43 More Details menu 32 Movies icon 35 Multi Switch Setup 56 MUTE button 21 O On screen Buttons 40 OUT TO TV jack 7 Output Channel 55 Overheating 6 P Pay Per View Programs 45 Personal Settings 41 51 animation 52 color scheme 52 default guide 51 edit Fetch 53 guide sorting 52 INFO Help 54 name 51 Reset 54 translucency 52 Picture Size 56 Power Surges 6 Problems solving 62 Product Registration i 2 Profiles 41 channel lists 47 menu 41 46 rating limit 48 spending limits 48 viewing hours 48 Program Details 29 Program Guide 1 41 anatomy 28 42 Attractions Guide 33 Channel Guide 33 Detail Guide 30 diagram 28 42 displaying 28 30 42 Grid Guide 30 Logo Guide 33 scrolling 31 37 sorting 34 tuning to a program 32 using 31 Program Unlock icon 29 Program Video Unlock 50 Programming ordering 18 tuning to 32 74 Chapter 5 Purchases 41 cancelling 44 menu 41 44 Pay Per View programs 45 previewing 45 reviewing 44 Purchases Menu 44 canceling purchases 44 reviewing purchases 44 spending limits 44 R Rating limit 48 Recording 9 11 13 Remote Control 1 buttons 20 codes 25 modes 24 programming 25 universal 1 Reset 54 Reviewing purchases 44
56. etween cables jacks and the quality of the signal go to pages 14 15 Component Signal Quality Jacks on the satellite receiver Cables needed Excellent S VIDEO AUDIO L and R S video audio video Very Good VIDEO AUDIO L and R audio video Good OUT TO TV RF coaxial OUT TO TV RF coaxial Pictures of cables are on page 14 Chapter 1 7 Connections amp Setup Satellite Dish Antenna Digital Satellite Receiver LOW SPEED DATA SATELLITE IN OUTTOTV IN FROM ANT RJ11 modular oF S Video VIDEO Note Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactly like the ones illustrated Excellent Connection Using S Video and A V jacks and cables to connect to the TV RF coaxial cables to connect to the VCR This connection provides this receiver s best picture quality surpassing that of A V cables The S Video connection which carries video information only requires that audio cables also be used phone jack Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup What you will need Two 2 RF coaxial cables One 1 S Video cable Two 2 Audio Video cables One 1 telephone line cord e Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV antenna or cable feed Making the Connection 1 Connect the satellite dish antenna feed RG 6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver 2 Connect one end of an RF coaxial
57. ewing Suggestions menu 2 Press the 2 button to select Edit Topics 3 Select the numbered Topic to edit then use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select and adjust weight percentages 34 Chapter 3 Satellite Receiver Features Active Profile s Preferences Each individual can edit preferences so customized themes and topics appear when a sorting icon is pressed The Active profile s preferences can be quickly accessed by selecting this icon at the bottom of all on screen guides To Change the Active Profile s Preferences 1 Press the GUIDE button on the remote control to display the default guide 2 Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the Active Profile Preferences icon at the bottom of the guide 3 Press the 2 button to select Edit Preferences This will display a menu where you can customize the themes to appear when the Active Profile Preferences icon is selected 4 In the customizing menu use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select deselect theme choices Note The themes and topics can be customized for any profile Once finished customizing the themes only topics that match your choices should appear when you select the Active Profile Preferences icon in the on screen guides Movies Select the Movies icon to sort and list only movies After selecting Movies the Movies Themes menu is displayed Here you can sort movies by various themes By defa
58. g At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program If after five seconds the component you want to control does not turn off press and release PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes There are 20 total sets of codes If the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times then the remote cannot control that particular component If the component you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait two seconds Repeat this step until the component turns back on 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the LED on the remote control turns off Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the component to be programmed 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the component on the code list at the end of this section On your remote control press and hold the component button you want to program 4 While pressing the component button enter a code from the code list 5 Release the component button and then press ON OFF to see if the component responds to the remote control commands If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ONe OFF again 6 If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote control com
59. g the card allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Key Features Overview Your digital satellite receiver is equipped with features that will add to your viewing experience The following information summarizes a few of these features Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV s features and how to use them XU On screen Program Guides Med Description Available on screen guides include a new Advanced Program a Guide which stores up to seven days of programming information and a new Darma amp Advanced Program Guide which lists five different channels of programming at 60 Minute a glance Requirements Complete the on screen assisted setup You ll find detailed instructions how to do this in Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup r3E3C IF 1E EZ Family Tuesday 4 25 01 8 15PM Interactive Channel Banner Moto Madness English co NNNM 7 30pm 8 30pm Description A transparent banner at the top of the picture allows direct access m ME amp SB ng Q to the key features of the DIRECTV system including a way to display the Main Menu viewing suggestions program details The Guardian channel
60. he satellite receiver There are four sub tests within this system test Each one will display results after the testing for that area is complete The receiver s access card number is also displayed in this menu Note While the system is testing the signal the video will temporarily blank out When the tests are complete a summary display appears System Info This function displays the model and serial numbers of the receiver It will also display the brand name and display a features list Upgrades Your digital satellite receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions These modifications will occur automatically usually at times when your receiver would likely be turned off If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete Note Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any updates Do not unplug your receiver while an update is in progress Please consult the Upgrades Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV RSATM Secure and tbe RSATM Secure logo are trademarks of RSA Data Security Inc 58 Chapter 4 Using On Screen Menus New Access Card Selecting the New Access Card function allows you to update the digital satellite receiver with a new access card This is necessary on occasion when
61. ies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Note to Satellite Dish Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 1999 National Electrical Code Refer to article 810 in particular to 810 1 and 810 15 for required grounding of the metal structure of the Dish Antenna Refer also to the 810 2 which by reference to article 820 requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical IMPORTANT NOTICE This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights The anticopy process is licensed for non commercial home use only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your digital satellite receiver Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top and bottom Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust A non abrasive anti static cleaner polisher is recommended Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed seperately and return it immediately Returnin
62. ify some of its features svo and functions with downloaded RSA secure upgrades or modifications RSA ensi secure downloads ensure that only authorized upgrades are delivered to your RCA digital satellite receiver 4c TL Requirements Consult the Upgrade Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV For more information see page 58 in the Using On screen Menus chapter Table of Contents Connections amp Setup i ec Ea ead eter de eee reir epe e bra 5 Things To Consider Before You Connect Components sse 6 Choose Your Conn ectlOn rn aire ih ei epic n re Ege Dre eate a Bis 7 Excellent Connection essesssessssssseseeeee nennen nennen nnne nnn nnne nennen 8 Very Good Connection esessssssseseesee esee entente nen nennen nnns nennen 10 Good Connection sssssssssssssseseeeeene nennen enne nnne en neret nnns in tens nnn sn nnne 12 Jacks and Cables rea ei tie eee eel 14 Satellite Receiver Rear Panel ccccecscceceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeeaaaeseeeeeesaaeeseaeees 15 Place Batteries in the Remote Control 16 Plug in and Turn on the Receiver eessssseeeeeeeennenenen nennen 16 Using Highlight and Select isanne eano aaa aeea nnn nennen 17 Complete the Assisted Setup esssssssessssssseeeenne enne nennen 18 Order Programimirng s t dot tr RR rene lere Reden Ee ae 18 Using the Remote Control
63. istory Messages Help amp Settings and About DIRECTV Displaying On screen Guides Each time you press the remote control s GUIDE button a different type of program guide appears The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time and channel format with program information for the highlighted program A small window showing the program you were watching before entering the program guides is displayed in the upper left hand corner you can preview other channels in the Detail Guide by highlighting channel numbers instead of the program titles Notes By default the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote control You can change the default guide from the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide Select Personal Settings from the Main menu then select the profile to be changed then select Default Guide Use the remote control s arrow buttons to highlight Grid Guide then press the OK button to activate your choice The Grid Guide The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time and channel format A small window showing the program you were watching before entering the program guides is displayed in the upper left hand corner you can preview other channels in the Detail Guide by highlighting channel numbers instead of the program titles 2001 Wink Communications All rights reserved Wink and the Wink logo are registered trademarks of Wink Communications Inc DIRECTV the Cyclone Design logo and DIRECTV
64. its features is included later in this chapter and you can always get more information when an item is highlighted by pressing the remote control s INFO button Program Guides Selecting this button will display a menu with a variety of different ways to view program guide information Mailbox This button is used to access mail messages from DIRECTV Purchases Use this button to review or cancel upcoming purchases review past purchases and set spending limits for saved profiles Timers Schedule the digital satellite receiver to tune to a specific channel at a specific time Profiles This button displays a menu where you can set system and user passwords ratings limits spending limits viewing hours as well as create favorite channel lists Personal Settings Do you want to set up an individual profile s personal settings or alter the look and feel of an existing profile This button will take you to a menu where you can alter or set personal preferences of your digital satellite receiver System Setup Allows you to adjust to the way your system works to get more information about system features get dish pointing coordinates etc Interactive Television broadcasts typically carry a wealth of information and now you can access and interact with it starting with this button Selecting Interactive from the Main menu displays the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE system for setting up interactive TV service Chapte
65. izing 34 Viewing Suggestions icon 29 W WHOeINPUT button 21 Wink See DIRECTV INTER ACTIVE WINK Communications 2 71 Z Zip Code 57 Chapter 5 75 This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank If your digital satellite receiver needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the Yellow Pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson multimedia Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and is used with permission Printed in the USA TOCOM 1566089B The software used to display images in this product is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group IN e THOMSON THOMSON amp
66. l s INFO button 7 System Setup System Setup The System Setup menu allows you to get details about your system and is used to configure system options that are not profile specific Setup items that are global to the digital satellite receiver include system options and dish pointing _ Si Assisted Setup This assisted setup routine asks questions to help you set up your This feature walks you through a series of questions and is designed to quickly DIRECTV system SU get the system detecting a signal There are three steps in the setup ue Setup 2 A s 35 gt a routine You can skip any step and Cancel Setup return to it later Follow the on screen instructions to set the system language get instructions on To begin the setup routine use the menu navigation select the type of satellite dish antenna used find your dish arrows on the remote to highlight p then press OK To pointing coordinates and run a system test that initiates diagnostic procedures ed setup use the Fusce lee mel GET on the satellite receiver system You have the option to skip any of the steps then press OK 54 Chapter 4 Using On Screen Menus System Index The System Index feature allows you to get detailed information about your digital satellite receiver Details that can be viewed from within the System Index menu include program guide information details about the menu system explanations of the remote control front panel
67. lect Assisted Setup If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select System Setup from the Main menu then select Dish Pointing Chapter 5 65 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase 90 days from date of purchase Unit exchange which includes parts and labor 9 days to 1 year from date of purchase Unit exchange which includes parts only you pay the labor e The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do During the initial 90 days Exchange the defective receiver with a new or at our option refurbished unit After the 90 days and within one year Exchange the defective receiver with a new or at our option refurbished unit We will charge you a flat exchange cost to replace a defective receiver This charge covers the labor cost for its repair How you get service e Call 1 800 679 4776 and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information is on the back of your receiver e A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver you will be provided with a Service Request SR number and the location of a nearby exchange poi
68. m this button displays context sensitive help for highlighted control elements LED Light Emitting Diode This light is illuminated with each valid button press When programming the remote control it flashes or turns on or off to indicate programming status o SZ MENU Displays the Main menu When you are using the remote control to operate an RCA GE or Proscan VCR the remote is in VCR mode the MENU button functions as a Program button MUTE When the remote is programmed to control a TV this button reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume 20 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control OK i interactive Selects a highlighted choice if you are in the menu system Press the OK button when the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE icon appears during interactive programs and commercials Pressing OK will display more information and offer the chance to interact with what is displayed on screen ON OFF Turns the component you are controlling on or off When pressed twice within two seconds all components that are on will be turned off this feature only works with most RCA GE and Proscan products You can also use the ON OFF button on the top front panel of the digital satellite receiver to turn the receiver on or off SAT Tells the remote to control the digital satellite receiver SKIP Used to activate the commercial skip mode on RCA GE and Proscan products that offer Com
69. mands Operating Other Components Once the remote has been programmed successfully you are ready to use it to operate your components To Operate the Component 1 Press the component button TV VCR1 SAT VCR2 or AUX to set the remote to control the component 2 Press ONeOFF to turn the component on or off 3 Use the remote control buttons that apply to that component Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR cable box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote control to operate the TV press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode If you want to play a videotape press VCR1 then PLAY pointing the remote at the VCR Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver The remote can control two satellite receivers From the Main menu select System Setup then System Options then Remote Setup Then follow the on screen instructions and enter the appropriate code from the Satellite Receiver list at the end of this section By default the SAT button is used to control the first satellite receiver and the AUX button is used to control the second satellite receiver If your second receiver is an RCA GE or Proscan and you want to control it using the AUX button use code 5001 Code 5000 is used by the SAT button 24 Chapter 2 Code List Remote Control Codes AIDE RA de RIA UU Ee ce e Qu to
70. mercial Skip feature Commercial Skip activates an on screen timer This feature allows you to change channels during a commercial break for example then be returned to the original channel that was active when skip was first pressed when the timer reaches zero Each press of the SKIP button increases the timer by 30 seconds Transport Buttons REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE When in on screen guides PLAY advance the display two hours FORWARD advances the display 12 hours and REVERSE moves time backward 12 hours When the remote control is programmed these buttons are also used to control an auxiliary component such as a VCR or laserdisc player Note that if your VCR Controller is connected the RECORD button can be used to schedule a timer recording when using the Program Guide or to begin recording while watching a program in VCR mode TV When programmed tells the remote to control the TV VCR1 When programmed tells the remote to control the VCR VCR2 When programmed tells the remote to control a second VCR VOL down and up When programmed adjusts the audio volume of your TV WHO INPUT Press the WHO button one or more times to scroll through the user profiles When you are using the remote control to operate an RCA GE or PROSCAN TV in TV mode press the WHO e INPUT button one or more times to scroll through the available video input sources Chapter 2 21 Using the Remote Control Top of the Digital Satelli
71. mits by entering the four digit system password If you enter the password to override a limit all limits are unlocked until you turn off the digital satellite receiver a T appears on the lock icon When you turn on the receiver again the system will be locked and the Family profile channel list will be selected If you want to re lock the system without turning off the receiver you can select the lock icon in the channel banner Family Tuesday 4 25 01 8 15PM Prog ra m Video Unlock Moto Madness English EsP2 NR Not Rated 7 30pm 8 30pm If the system is locked and you want to access a blocked program without aa Me ax op Q m unlocking all settings press the remote control s INFO button and highlight the Lock icon in the channel banner Make sure to check the box beside Unlock this program only and enter the system password This program is no longer blocked but all other settings remain in effect The unlock icon with a P should be displayed in the channel banner e Use the Lock and Unlock icons in the Channel Banner to lock or unlock the system To access the Lock Unlock Menu press the INFO button on the remote control and use the arrow buttons to select the Lock icon Use the remote control s number buttons to enter the proper password and follow on screen instructions e Unlock icon The system is unlocked No limits are in effect Spending viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed e Progr
72. n you can select e View Channel to tune to that channel e Remind Me to set up a Watch Timer This will display a prompt allowing you to quickly change the channel when the program is about to begin e Other Times to see what other times the program is available e More Details opens another display with detailed information Gf available The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select More Details There s a variety of program information sent along with standard broadcast signals and your digital satellite receiver can display much of it Gf available The More Details menu can offer information if available about Actors and Roles the Director the Writer Original Materials the Production Studio Awards Keywords associated with the program and the original release Date and Run Length Just use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select the desired button and to display more information You can even use the displayed information in the More Details menu to look for matching information in the stored guide programs or to create search criteria for use with the Scout search feature of your digital satellite receiver To Access More Details 1 Highlight a desired program in the on screen guide and press the remote control s INFO button 2 Highlight and select More Details Note The More Details button is displayed in the Program Details menu only if more info
73. nect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on the VCR and the other end to the TV s antenna input jack 4 Connect the cable or off air antenna feed RF coaxial cable to the IN FROM ANT jack on the satellite receiver 5 Connect one end of the supplied telephone line cord to the PHONE JACK on the back of the satellite receiver and the other end to an RJ11 type modular phone jack the most common type of phone jack 6 Connect the ends of the supplied A V cables to the satellite receivers AUDIO and VIDEO jacks and the other ends to the corresponding AUDIO and VIDEO input jacks on the TV Note Make sure you connect jacks and cables corresponding to their labels For example AUDIO R output on the digital satellite receiver should be connected to AUDIO R input on the TV VIDEO OUT to VIDEO IN etc If your TV only has one audio input jack use the satellite receiver s AUDIO L jack to make the connection Go to Page 16 Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV programming Tune the TV to its video line input Gf you have difficulty finding your TV s video line input see your TV s User s Manual or refer to the instructions on page 64 in this manual Then tune the satellite receiver to the desired channel To record DIRECTV programming Follow the steps in the previous step then tune the satellite receiver to the desired channel Set your VCR to record on its proper input channel channel 3 or 4 To view VC
74. nt if one exists No returns will be accepted without the SR number e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Option I 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time 2 We will send you a replacement unit 3 If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a SR number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account If your unit is not received within 14 days the suggested retail value of the receiver will be charged to your credit card This amount will be credited less a 10 handling fee if the unit is subsequently received 4 Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit s carton Shipping instructions will be included on the carton along with your SR number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Include with the shipment e Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale e A brief note describing your receiver problem e Your name address and phone number Option II 1 For a fee of 10 00 we will send a replacement unit to our exchange point 2
75. ofile TIP Accessing Viewing You can view and change your suggestions or turn the learning feature off Suggestions altogether from the Viewing Suggestions control panel You can select Viewing Suggestions To Access the Viewing Suggestions Menu by selecting Suggestions in the Main menu or by pressing the icon displayed in the channel banner or on screen guides 1 Press the remote control s MENU button to display the Main menu Press 1 to select Program Guides 2 3 Press the 4 button to choose Suggestions 4 Access desired viewing suggestions using the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select Note You can also access this menu by selecting the Viewing Suggestions icon in the Channel Banner or at the bottom of the on screen guides m Edit M Customizing Viewing Suggestions Ag EIC amp Reset to 3c You can edit the themes that will appear in the Viewing Suggestions menu by UM T e and to change the wei applying different weights to the topics Increasing a topic s weight increases the system to learn your preferences the chance that programs with such themes will appear in the Viewing d x 5 j Suggestions menu Decreasing a theme s weight will lessen the chance that such themes will appear Edit Sports 1 Children 100 B Go Back IM To Change the Weight of Themes and or Topics 100 100 m 100 1 Follow steps 1 3 above to display the Vi
76. ordance 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect this 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 68 Chapter 5 A o i 200 JODO BP OWVorjoS alasid o orto BVO OOO m z l Other Information Accessory Order Form Description Part No Price Qty Total RG 6 Coaxial Cable 12 feet DT12C 14 95 RG 6 Coaxial Burial Cable with 25 feet DT25C 24 95 weatherproof F 50 feet DT50C 39 95 connectors comes in a S Video Cable 12 feet DT12S 19 95 variety of lengths Weatherproof F Connector 2 D905 5 95 TVRO Bullet Amplifier D903 22 95 Self Installer s Kit DKIT96 69 95 Remote Control CRK76SG3 247047 33 10 S Video Cable comes in Surge Protector SCTV1650 49 95 12 foot lengths Wireless Modem Jack RC930 9
77. program information such as actors names or program descriptions Select the Scouticon from a program guide to view the available Scout menu items Then select New Scout from the Scout menu this button only appears if there is an empty Scout menu available Select Enter Text to set up the information the Scout feature will look for in the program guide Use the on screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters You can also use the Select Fields menu button to specify the type of information you are looking for For example if you are interested in how to prepare food enter a common term you think would occur in program information like cooking When you have finished entering your topic select Run Scout If cooking appears within a program title or program description the program will be included in the Scout Results program list Once you have set up a Scout menu item you can check its status by highlighting it A highlighted binoculars icon means that a Scout menu item has found results Scout continually searches for requested information whether the box is on or off You can also select Run Scout to do an immediate search after setting up a scout Check a Scout menu item s results by selecting that Scout menu item When you highlight and select that Scout the results are displayed on the right side Down Arrow The down arrow icon allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide Poin
78. r 4 41 Using On Screen Menus Selectable Advertisements highlight and select for more information 1 Diderot Her rs Active Current time profile and date Family Tue 4 25 8 15 PM IN12 M ug om the Sun ed Program titles and information 8 30PM 9PM Who Wants to be a Mill Darma amp Jag 60 Minute The World Today Larry King NHL Hockey Stanley Cup Rev Moto Mad X Sports Challenge That 7 Family Guy Greed Viewing Sorts by Scroll AlphaSort suggestions movies down Scout Active profile s Sorts by Channel sort preferences sports The Program Guide Note The program guide is described in detail in the previous chapter Using the Satellite System s Features starting on page 27 Selecting Program Guides from the Main menu displays a menu with a variety of display options available You can select a specific User Profile the system default guide Detail Guide or the Grid Guide according to your preferences or the Logo or Channel Guide Viewing Suggestions or change the active profile Anatomy of a Program Guide The diagram above shows you the kind of information you will see in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Grid Guide shown here Displaying Program Guides In addition to selecting Program Guides in the Main menu you can press the GUIDE button on the remote control This bypasses the Program Guides menu and directly displays the default guide 42 Chapter 4
79. ramming information Getting all this information can take up to 6 hours to download Chapter 3 31 Satellite Receiver Features AJ Four Weddings and a Funeral A E gt 4 206 Rating PG 13 Start 10 00pm Go Back g LRE Length thr 22min Four Wedding S27 Hugh Grant Andie McDowell A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend s wedding and for the first time contemplates the idea of marriage View Channel Buy Program Remind Me Other Times Tip For information on tuning to a PPV program see page 45 AJ Shakespeare In Love All Day W Gwyneth Paltrow Viola De Lesseps 206 y gt Joseph Fiennes Will Shakespeare Go Back Geoffey Rush Philip Henslowe Actors amp Roles __ Ben Affleck Ned Alleyn Director Judi Dench Queen Elizabeth Writer Colin Firth Lord Wessex Original Materials Simon Callow Tilney Jim Carter Ralph Bashford Production Studio Awards Keywords Date Run Length Tip Your digital satellite receiver can store up to three days of information so retrieving data can take a little time It can take up to 6 hours to download all three days of information when turning the system on after the Guide information has been lost Tuning to a Program To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide point to the program and press OK To see information about a program in the guide point to the program and press INFO The
80. rams meeting the current user profile criteria and which personal settings are used To change the current profile press the WHOeINPUT button 6 Riise Personal Settings The Personal Settings menu accessed by pressing the 6 button in the Main menu lets you customize the look and feel of the active profile Each of the satellite system s profiles can have individualized personal settings Note If a personal profile is password protected then that password must be entered before changing any of the profile s settings Once you have accessed the personal settings menu select the desired profile You will use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to make your selections The following sections explain your options when changing your personal preferences Follow the on screen instructions to make changes to the system Name Used to change the profile display name This name will be displayed in the Profiles menus as well as when the remote control s WHO eINPUT button is pressed Note A profile s name can be changed either by selecting the Personal Settings in the Main menu and then selecting Name or in the Profiles edit menu Chapter 4 51 Using On Screen Menus Default Guide Lets you choose which guide appears first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote control The choices are Grid Guide or Detail Guide Guide Sorting Lets you choose whether the default guide is sorted numerically by channel numbe
81. rated movies based on the MPAA rating system and TV programs Unrated movies and TV programs can also be restricted from individual profiles gt Rie Allow TV PG Allow TV G Allow TVY7 5 1 In the Profiles menu select Rating Limits Allow TV Y Rating Content 2 Highlight the desired rating feature to set Movie Ratings TV ratings or Not Blocked X Rated Events Active Press the remote control s OK button 4 Use the up and down arrow buttons to move the rating selector to the highest rating you want the active profile to view Important Notes In the TV Ratings menu you can customize aspects of certain ratings For example the TV 14 rating has four check boxes beside it Each of these You need to lock the system in order boxes can be checked or unchecked for greater customizing for rating limits channel limits The boxes beside certain TV ratings boxes stand for Fantasy Violence FV viewing hours and spending limits to Dialogue Adult Situations D Language L Sex S and Violence V go into effect After the Rating Limit is set and the system is locked you must enter the system After you lock the system you need to password to watch programs with a rating higher than your limit enter the system password to edit the limits See Locking the System later in this section for details pem E Viewing Hours AR e Use the Viewing Hours option to limit the total amount of time as well as the
82. rchasing You can preview and purchase DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line To purchase a movie or event you can take one of two actions e Tune to a PPV channel using the remote control s CH buttons When you find one press the INFO button to find more information and details about how to purchase the program Highlight a PPV program in a program guide and press INFO The Program Details screen will appear and give you more information about the program From this screen you can also purchase the program You can select e View Channel to view that channel e Buy Program to purchase the program e Remind Meto be prompted just before the show is scheduled to start e Other Times to see when the program will air again e More Details to go to a menu that will display additional information about the program Gf available Note The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select Chapter 4 45 Using On Screen Menus 4 Timers Key On screen icons are a quick way to understand the timers Indicates that the timer is set Indicates that the timer is set for a PPV program Indicates a timer conflict g Indicates Interactive content Profiles Current Settings for Gladys AW Profiles AES Bs Go Back Edit Family Ra Edit Trab fie Edit
83. rmation is available 3 Highlight and select the desired on screen information button to display the details on the opposite side of the screen To search for other programs with similar information 4 Highlight the desired information on the right side of the menu and press the remote control s OK button This will display any other program stored in the on screen guides that shares the highlighted information To save your search as Scout Criteria 5 After completing step 4 use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the Save as Scout button You will be given on screen instructions to complete this task 32 Chapter 3 Satellite Receiver Features Additional Program Guides Besides the Detail and Grid Guides there are a few more to choose from the Channel Guide the Logo Guide and the Viewing Suggestions Guide You can access these guides from the Main menu by selecting Program Guides The Channel Guide Displays the programming schedule for the selected channel Planes Trains and A Uncle Buck Home Alone Sixteen Candles The Breakfast Club Pretty in Pink ap Weird Science LU Logo Guide ESP2 206 The Logo Guide TET Bravo Eee Displays channel logos for the current user s channel list aS O M DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV T The Suggestions Guide MotoMania Displays a list of programs based on programming that has been previously e bikes discuss th watched under
84. rol and the remote sensor Maybe the remote control is not in SAT mode Press the SAT Cor if your remote is older SAT1 or DIRECTV button so the remote will control the digital satellite receiver Remember to press the OK button after entering a channel number that is less than four digits long Maybe batteries in the remote control are weak dead or installed incorrectly Try replacing batteries Note that when you replace the batteries you may have to reprogram your remote to control other devices Remove batteries press and hold the 1 button for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote control Release number 1 replace the batteries and Gf necessary reprogram the remote If you are trying to operate a device other than the digital satellite receiver that you have programmed the remote to control make sure you press the corresponding device button DVD VCR2 etc first TV or VCR Problems Blank screen Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on Try another channel TV turns on or changes channels unexpectedly Scheduled Watch from the Timers menu may have been activated Chapter 5 63 Other Information TV Button VCR1 ON OFF ab ANA MUTE SKIP CH WHOe INPUT Button RECORD STOP Finding the TV s Video Line Input Note If your TV is connected with just coaxial cables you only need to tune to channel 3 or 4 If you used audio video
85. rows to move the on screen highlight up down left or right AUX Turns on a compatible RCA amplifier receiver or audio video receiver This button can be programmed to control an RCA GE or Proscan auxiliary component CH up down Use to scan up and down through the channels in the current channel list If you are in the program guide or menu system use the CH buttons to page up and down a screen at a time CLEAR Removes the on screen displays and returns you to normal viewing Q S s Digit Buttons 0 9 Used to tune directly to a specific channel If you are in the menu system use the digits to select menu items In the menu system use 0 to return to the previous menu screen DVD Tells the remote to operate the DVD player Note that this button is only functional with RCA GE and Proscan DVD players 9 Sb Q FETCH Displays the Fetch menu with up to eight different actions or executes a single task depending on the preferences set GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two selected channels In the menu system returns you to the previous screen ET NI GUIDE Brings up the program guide Subsequent presses of the GUIDE button switch between the Detail and Grid guide formats INFO Brings up the on screen channel banner password challenge or purchase offer screen In the program guides press to get information about the RECORD STOP highlighted program or channel In the menu syste
86. rs or alphabetically by channel names Color Scheme Lets you pick which colors appear in the guide and menu systems Translucency Lets you choose how see through the channel banner the Fetch menu and the Main menu are when displayed Use the remote control s arrow buttons to access and slide the indicator bar to make the screens more or less opaque Animation Lets you select which graphics are displayed when you tune to an audio only channel and also lets you select the animation time out 52 Chapter 4 Using On Screen Menus AW Fetch Control s Edit Fetch wi K gt Show Fetch menu p e i ys p Lets you choose a single function for the FETCH button on the remote control Assigr one function Go Back or to bring up a custom menu of up to 8 different features to choose from lrerch Control gt Select a function for the FETCH button on the remote that came with your system To create a custom Fetch menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu Select Personal Settings Select the desired profile each profile can have a different Fetch Menu Select Edit Fetch 2 3 4 5 Select Fetch Control 4 Select Show Fetch Menu 6 Select Fetch List from the Edit Fetch menu 7 Choose up to eight menu items to include in your customized menu by checkmarking them with the OK button 8 Press the left arrow button to confirm your selections and return to the menu When you would like to access your cu
87. s like The A and An appear at the end of a title All titles that begin with A appear in the A phaSort list Next enter the letter U All titles beginning with AU appear in the list Continue to enter the specific title until it appears in the A phaSort list If you enter the wrong character select either Backspace or Clear All Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the title you are looking for Press the OK button to select it Gf the program is airing or the INFO button to see more information Gf the program is not airing OK will act like the INFO button The AlphaSort feature looks for titles from all stored programming Note When the digital satellite receiver is first plugged in or turned on after an extended power outage there will only be a few hours of Guide information for search features to work with It can take several hours for all three days worth of Guide data to be completely downloaded to your receiver 36 Chapter 3 Tip On screen icons represent the status of the Scout feature This icon displayed in the Scout menu indicates that the information you specified has been found The Scout icon in the Channel Banner and the on screen guides will have a white outline when a Scout search returns information v Satellite Receiver Features Scout The Scout system icon lets you assign Scouts to search the guide for specific
88. s or the arrow buttons on the remote control to enter program spending limit information After a spending limit is set and the system is locked you must enter a password to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than your spending limit allows Note Spending limits are in effect only when the system is locked See Locking the System on page 49 for details Chapter 4 LU Four Weddings and a Funeral 4 X9 NO AREER K CN 3 T 4 106 Rating PG 13 em iC 10 00pm z Go Back Length 1hr 22min Four Weddi Hugh Grant Andie McDowell A view Channel confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend s wedding a z and for the first time contemplates Remind ____ the idea of marriage Other Buy Program Tip Ordering PPV If you want to order PPV programs using the on screen menus you need to connect your digital satellite receiver to a telephone line Tip PPV Passwords You may need to enter your four digit password to order a PPV program if it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Profiles or Purchases menu Using On Screen Menus Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View PPV programs are DIRECTV programs that you can purchase like a movie ticket if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line see the instructions starting on page 5 for connection details Previewing and Pu
89. ss the 2 button to select Copy Settings 2 Use the remote control s arrow buttons to select the proper profile to copy settings from Press the remote control s OK button to select the desired profile 4 Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select the COPY button at the bottom of the screen Creating a Profile Channel List 1 Select Edit Channels 2 Use the arrow buttons to highlight a channel and press OK to remove or replace the check mark Checkmarked items appear in the channel list Add or Delete All Channels You might be able to save time when creating a channel list by using the Add All Channels option or the Delete All Channels option before removing or adding individual channels Also program providers may make additional channels available To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile channel list choose Delete All Channels and checkmark only the channels you want to appear in the list Subscriptions Selecting the Subscriptions button will allow you to uncheck and remove from the channel list all channels that the active user profile does not subscribe to Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the desired on screen menu buttons Note This step may take several minutes to complete Chapter 4 47 Using On Screen Menus AW TV Rating Limits BE Setting the Rating Limit The Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum rating viewing limit for
90. stomized menu press the FETCH button on the remote control To assign one function to the FETCH button 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu Select Personal Settings Select the desired profile each profile can have a different Fetch Menu Select Edit Fetcb Select Fetch Control Select Assign One Function Select Fetch List from the Edit Fetch menu Qu MY abyssi SRO TB Choose which menu item you would like to assign to the FETCH button by pointing and selecting 7 Press the left arrow button to confirm your selection and return to the menu You may press the FETCH button on the remote control and execute the assigned function at any time while viewing DIRECTV programming Chapter 4 53 Using On Screen Menus i INFO Help IN FO Help s INFO Bubble On pcc scd A text block saying Press INFO to learn more pops ups by default whenever Go Back there is a brief period of inactivity in a menu This INFO Help menu allows you Indicate whether you want the S to turn this feature on or off Name Default Guide appear when you rest the highlight on Guide Sorting a button Color Scheme Translucency Reset Animation Edit Fetch This button allows you to reset all personal settings back to the factory defaults TIP Getting Help If you ever have a question about the menu you are in select the on screen help button If you have a questions about a highlighted menu item press the remote contro
91. t to the down arrow icon and then press OK to scroll down through the program guide Chapter 3 37 This page left blank intentionally Chapter 4 Using the Menu System Chapter Overview e Using the Menu System e The Program Guide e Mailbox e Using the Purchases Menu e Timers Feature e Profiles e Personal Settings e Options e System Setup e Interactive Changing Entertainment Again Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 39 Using On Screen Menus Tu 8 Fa esday 12 25 01 15 PM mily Mailb Purchases Timers nal Settings m Setup Interactive Tip No Menus If the Main menu doesn t appear when you press MENU the remote control might not be in SAT mode Try pressing the SAT button on the remote and then MENU Tip Using On screen Help Press the remote control s INFO button at any time for more information Using the Menu System To display the Main menu press MENU on the remote control To use the menu system you need to use the remote control s arrow buttons to highlight your on screen choice then use the OK button to select it In menus that use numbered choices you can use the remote control s number buttons to select an item quickly On screen Buttons and Context Help The on screen menu system offers you more than one way to get more information or to navigate within the system using the on screen Go Back and Help bu
92. t your access card number or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your digital satellite receiver First make sure that all connections jacks cables etc are correctly in place See Chapter One Setup and Connections for more information There are batteries in the remote control and they are working correctly The access card is installed in the digital satellite receiver Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your digital satellite receiver 1 Turn on your TV and the digital satellite receiver 2 Press the SAT button to put the remote control in satellite receiver controlling mode then press MENU to bring up the Main menu 3 Select System Setup 5 Select System Test 6 If your system does not pass the system test check any of these potential trouble areas cabling pointing the satellite dish phone connection and access card 7 If you continue to have problems call RCA Customer Service at 1 800 679 4776 You should run a system test several times before concluding that there is a problem Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings Fine Tuning the Signal If you self installed your satellite dish antenna you may have already used the Assisted Setup to find the dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run a system test If you need to run the Assisted Setup again select System Setup from the Main menu then se
93. tal satellite receiver to your TV then you must use the TV s video line input to see the satellite broadcast Tim ne Multiswitch Setup Remote Setup This allows you to choose which remote control button will control the digital satellite receiver You can choose between SAT and AUX buttons The default is SAT Use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to make your choice and follow the on screen instructions Chapter 4 55 Using On Screen Menus a Picture Size Normal Cinema 16 Go Back Indicate the picture size you want to Languages use t Channel Remote Setup Picture Size Tim e Multiswitch Setup a Time Zone our time zone Alaska Go Back feri Hawaii Languages Mountain Output Channel Pacific Remote Setup Picture Size Tim e Multiswitch Setup Reset Defaults 1 observe Daylight Savings Time Picture Size Selecting Picture Size allows you to select the type of TV connected to the receiver You can choose between Normal 4X3 or Cinema 16X9 The default is Normal Time Zone Using this feature allows you to set the local time zone and to enact a Daylight Saving time option Accurate time and time zone is necessary for Watch and Remind features Setting the time zone is normally automatic and generally does not require you to do anything Setting the time zone should only be done in rare circumstances such as if the program times are wrong after the system card has
94. te Receiver This diagram illustrates the buttons on the top also referred to as the front panel of the digital satellite receiver For more information on the function of the front panel buttons and many other features of your digital satellite receiver press the MENU button and select System Setup from the Main menu then select System Index CHANNEL Ge JC 06 Front Panel Buttons Left to Right ON OFF Use to turn your digital satellite receiver on for viewing or off when you are not viewing it Your receiver will still be able to download software upgrades and receive messages from program providers when it is off MENU OK Use this button to display the Main menu If you are already in the menu system pressing this button selects the highlighted item Arrows Use the navigation arrows to move the on screen highlight up down left or right Channel Down and Up When you re watching TV use these buttons to change the channel INFO Use this button to display the channel banner password challenge or purchase offer screen Press twice to display additional program information when available While in the menu system INFO also summons context sensitive help about a highlighted menu item 22 Chapter 2 LED Component buttons and ON OFF button PLAY button REVERSE button RECORD STOP e eu STOP button Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control The digital sa
95. tellite receiver s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable components The remote is already programmed to control most RCA GE and Proscan components it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers brands Testing the Remote Control To determine whether the universal remote control needs to be programmed turn a component on such as a VCR point the remote at the VCR and press the VCR button Then press ON OFF or CH or CH to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If not the remote needs to be programmed There are two ways to program the remote control Automatic Code Search or Direct Entry Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control many of the components connected to your TV If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your components press the CLEAR button until the LED red light turns off 1 Turn on the component you want to control VCR satellite receiver etc 2 Press and hold the button you want to program While holding the component button press and hold ON OFF until the LED on the remote control turns on then release both buttons Note The AUX button can only be programmed using direct code entry See Using Direct Entry later in this section for details 3 Point the remote at the component press and release PLAY then wait five seconds or until the LED stops flashin
96. tenna you will not see numbers for Tilt Tilt applies only for satellite antennas with more than one LNB Dish pointing Coordinates Elevation Azimuth Tilt Coval satellite dish only Chapter 4 57 Using On Screen Menus Select by City Allows you to choose major cities from selected states to find dish pointing coordinates Enter Lat Long Allows you to find dish pointing coordinates from latitude and longitude entries Latitudes between 20 and 55 can be entered and longitudes between 65 and 125 can be entered Signal Meter This feature allows you to determine the strength of all available signals one at a time There is a separate test for each satellite from which your antenna receives information Time Zone Using this feature allows you to set the local time zone and to enact a Daylight Saving time option This is necessary for Timer Recordings and Watch and Remind features Note You must select an entry in the Choose your time zone field before all menu items are displayed Tip If your system fails a test run the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings The RSA Secure logo ensures that only authorized upgrades or modifications are delivered to your digital satellite receiver System Test This function allows you to perform a system level diagnostic test on t
97. that user profile n M g DIEN ggesuo T How to get true performance from your Cycle Stuff Disable Learning Shopping channel special for the cycle Where s My Chopper Original bikes created from old hogs Edit Topics Laying It Down The perils of street racing catch up to Trauma Cycles Special ER Trauma Room and motorcy Chapter 3 33 Satellite Receiver Features LES Sorting the Guides om the Sun ed Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the information to show only the types ES of programs that interest you There are several on screen icons that sort the 60 Minute guide in different ways You can list programs by sports or movie themes for any Kins example You can customize the themes to meet your tastes and each profile can have its own default program sorting To get to the sorting icons use the down arrow button to move the highlight to the icons at the bottom of the screen Then use the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the desired icon Viewing Suggestions When you select the Viewing Suggestions icon a control panel with a list of recommended program events is displayed The recommendations are based on your previous viewing habits in terms of the amount of time spent watching programs that match a topic and theme category The suggestions are ordered by best match Viewing suggestions are created for each active user profile The suggestions being shown are always for the current user pr
98. ttons at the top of most menus Exiting a Screen There are three ways to exit a menu e Select the on screen Go Back button and press the OK button on the remote control Press the CLEAR button on the remote control The on screen display clears from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press the GO BACK button on the remote control This returns the TV to its preceding display Getting Help For an overview of a displayed menu use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the on screen Help button For details about a highlighted menu item in what context an on screen button is used for example press the remote control s INFO button and a popup window will tell you more 40 Chapter 4 O Go Back 1 2 3 Program Guides Mailbox Purchases 4 Timers 5 Profiles 6 Personal Settings ma System Setup amp EMAAR Tip Don t Be Afraid to Explore Once you ve learned the basics feel free to poke around the menu system exploring this system is a great way to learn Remember to use you remote control s arrow and OK buttons to maneuver through menus And so you don t worry about getting lost in the menus you can press CLEAR at any time to leave the menu system and return to regular system viewing Using On Screen Menus Main Menu Items This section briefly describes each of the options available from the Main menu More information about each menu and
99. uired for your satellite dish antenna If you do not you will not receive proper dish pointing coordinates and will not be able to take full advantage of your digital satellite receiver Specify the type of dish you are using 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu 2 Select System Setup then Dish Pointing then press OK to access the dish pointing screen 3 Select Dish is highlighted by default Press the OK or right arrow button to access the information on the right side panel 4 Specify the type of dish you are using a round satellite dish or an oval satellite dish with two or three LNBs Low Noise Block converter When the proper dish is highlighted press OK Note Changing the dish type will delete all stored Guide information while the digital satellite receiver gets the updated Guide data While updating Guide information advanced search features such as the Scout and AlphaSort will only have a few hours of data from which to work Enter Zip Code This feature allows you to find dish pointing coordinates from your local zip code 1 In the Dish Pointing menu use the remote control s arrow buttons to select Enter Zip Code 2 Use the numeric buttons on the remote control to enter in the proper zip code 3 After entering the final digit the receiver displays the dish pointing coordinates For convenience record the numbers in the spaces below Note If you have a round satellite an
100. ult All Movies is highlighted first oo Yo Select the Movies Themes icon to sort the guide to list specific types of movies such as comedies or musicals This icon may change from Movies to a different topic in the future but it will continue to function in the same way Sports Select the Sports icon to list sporting events only After selecting Sports the Sports icon changes to a Sports Themes icon Select the Sports Themes icon to sort the guide to list specific types of sports such as basketball or soccer This icon may change from Sports to a different topic in the future but it will continue to function in the same way Chapter 3 35 Satellite Receiver Features Channel Sort Sort the on screen guides to display channels in either numeric or alphabetical order When the guide is sorted alphabetically the 1 2 3 icon is displayed select the icon to change the display to numeric When the guide is sorted numerically an A B C icon is displayed select it to display the guide alphabetically AlphaSort The AlphaSort feature lists all the program titles stored in the current guide in alphabetical order Select the A pbaSort icon to search for specific program titles that are in the stored program guide information in alphabetical order Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a character then press OK For example to search for the program Auto Racing point to and select A Word
101. ven shop all while you watch TV Press the OK i button on the remote control whenever you see the Interactive logo appear on screen to activate for interactive content Glossary Chapter 5 71 Glossary Highlight and Select The way that all on screen menus are handled using highlight and select navigation To highlight use the remote control s arrow buttons up down left and right to highlight different choices on the screen Press the OK button to select the highlighted choice Note that when a highlighted on screen menu choice has a number beside it you can also press the corresponding number button on the remote control to select it To display the on screen menu system press the remote control s DIRECTV button then press the MENU button IN FROM ANT jack A standard TV antenna or cable feed connects to the satellite receiver using this jack You can then switch between the satellite receiver s signal and the TV cable feed using the remote control s ANTENNA button to toggle between the two Interactive TV A service that lets you use the satellite receivers remote control to access up to the minute news sports financial information weather program trivia free offers and shopping all while you watch TV LOW SPEED DATA port This port allows you to connect your digital satellite receiver to future services and accessories as they become available A shielded cable and additional hardware may be requir

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