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Philips DSX5250 Satellite TV System User Manual

1. 0 cee eee 9 If Your Television has RF Connection Only 2 0 0 cee ce eee eee eee ees 9 If Your Television has A V Connectors 2 0 ceea 10 If You have a TM anda MGR meo 2 el ss ccc eee eee eee eee eee ee ee ee eee eee e ees II 7 INSERTING YOUR ACCESS CARD eee eens 12 Replacing the Agres se eee ae eee eee wee seen 12 8 INSTALLATION Y oo eee eee ee aa a II n we aaa aaa es 13 Switching Your Receiver On and Off ooooocoooooococnnoo nooo 13 Enter Zip Code ii tea e OMS ate see A a dct AS 13 Dish COAH 2UratiO cuasi ias a MS Meets iio 14 Point Dish szak erarnan o gs ez 14 System ae ec Ar Loe o or EEEE A all e AS 14 9 ORERATION 4 22 26 2044 Pres oT e Dn A eee I5 10 ABOUT THEIBANNER 51h fn eee de eee ee eee Mee I5 Z p AA AA E i oa ca PA oe SM 5 Short Dalai sat ce ai ce are NA ane Aa ei Aa bone I5 Long baler lt ee ii aj T a oc te o a a er a I5 Browse Dante a ai india n a 16 SONS YA MA A A AMA 16 Notification Displays lt lt mm e e Me eee eee ee e om Tene 16 1 USING THE DIRECTV PROGRAMMING GUIDE o 7 What s in the Guide i nsa sie a a era e A a di 7 Using the Guide scraps cities eae ace ea awe 18 Pay per VIEW PPV A A tei de ai a d Bild dia a a ewe 18 IZ FAVORITE CHANNELS ie aa i A A E A a 21 THEMES 3 aie os sana Vda a Se dul i a o anes 21 14 ALTERNATE AUDIO c cas 4 odie sa A ida 21 I5 OPTIONS MENU aseara rosadas data ios Ss 22 Oth
2. button on the remote See purchase limit SPG Special program guide for example a program guide which contains only programs of a selected theme 7 tuner A device that receives television signals and determines which TV channel is displayed Most VCRs have tuners in them The Philips satellite receiver also has a tuner 35 36 Appendix A Installation in expert Mode Expert mode installation offers the ability to set the telephone prefix and application type and includes a more detailed system test dialog To access the expert installation menu Simultaneously press OK and MENU on the satellite receiver front panel The first time the system is brought up you can also access this menu from the Welcome screen Telephone Prefix Some telephones require that you dial a prefix to reach an outside line This function lets you set the prefix To define the telephone prefix Press MENU and OK on the satellite receiver front panel Choose Installation Telephone Prefix Use the lt or P buttons to move between None and Prefix To set the prefix press the up or down arrow buttons until the correct prefix number is displayed Press BACK to return to the Installation menu Nh YN Application Type Your satellite receiver can run special applications To run a special application Press MENU and OK on the satellite receiver front panel 2 Choose Installation Application Type 3 Press the up or dow
3. 2 Choose Installation System Test A Esc io op tori 3 Use the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the dialog Press the Page buttons to scroll by a full page 4 Press BACK to return to the Installation menu Operation Throughout this manual you will notice that the everyday operation of your satellite receiver is based on a series of user friendly onscreen displays and menus These displays will help you get the most from your satellite receiver guiding you through initial installation channel selection timer settings and many other functions Most functions can be carried out using the buttons on the front of your satellite receiver or the remote however we suggest that you will find it easier to use your remote in most instances About the banner You can display a program banner by pressing the INFO button on the remote when in TV mode The banner can also display notices help text icons and details about the selected program Zap Banner While you re viewing a program pressing the INFO button on remote displays the Zap short banner Pressing Info again displays the long banner The banner displays for the time you set in Menu mode To dismiss the banner before the display duration has expired press EXIT Short banner 1012 GBWS 3 CC NO 12 16 pm Boxof Moonlight J 11 45 0115pm Movies Action Adv Long banner Long program Closed captioning 53 description available i Channel P
4. No picture MI Make sure all power cords are connected Make sure the TV input is set properly Mi Make sure the TV source is set properly on the TV Press the TV SAT button on the remote NW Check that the receiver is on Check that the access card is inserted properly in the receiver see p 16 If you are receiving only a few stations call DIRECTV to have your programming activated NW Check the satellite antenna s signal strength see p 18 To ensure a quality picture make sure the signal is coming directly from the receiver and not through your VCR Call DIRECTV for details Mi Make sure the RG 6 cable is properly connected to the antenna s LNB NW Check the cable for kinks Alternate audio track is not available E Not all programs offer alternate audio tracks and are indicated by the l Il symbol in the banner Press ALT AUDIO to see a list of available languages Audio track language is incorrect NW Check the default language settings see p 33 The program provider may not make available all the languages displayed in the Language screen accessed in the main menu Access card problems Mi Check that the card is inserted properly see p 16 Call DIRECTV Remote control doesn t work Mi Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly see p 12 and are not dead Be sure you are within operating range of the receiver No sound Ni Make sure the Mute isn t on Volume too high E Set TV
5. Before using the remote Fitting Batteries Remove its battery compartment cover Insert the two batteries type LR6 AA 1 5 V supplied Position them as shown in the diagram in the battery compartment Replace the cover CAUTION DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES AND NEVER MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERY STANDARD ALKALINE AND SO ON The batteries supplied with your receiver s remote do not contain heavy metals such as mercury or nickel cadmium Nevertheless in many countries exhausted batteries may not be disposed of with your household waste Please dispose of exhausted batteries according to local regulations Connecting to your existing equipment Unplug all equipment from the mains before making connections If your Television has RF Connection Only Refer to the illustration below l Connect the satellite receiver s TO TV VCR output jack to the TV s UHF VHF input jack 2 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the satellite receiver s AC IN jack Connect the plug end to an AC outlet The power LED should light Connect other equipment to an AC outlet Switch on your TV first and select channel 3 on your TV The Welcome screen should display 5 Your satellite receiver is now ready for installation To continue refer to the installation section on page 17 oe Digital Satellite Receiver DSR CARD ACCESS iz E PHONE JACK AUDIO VIDEO 100 120 VAC 1 Coaxial Cable 10 If your
6. Guide 1 2 Favorite Channels In Menu mode see page 28 you can add your favorite channels to a list so that only channels with programming that interests you appear on the Guide when the list is selected When Favorites is selected the Favorites icon displays on the top line of the banner and programs displayed in the Guide are only those in the selected list When zapping you are limited to channels in the favorites list however you can access any channel by entering its number from the remote To display favorite channels I Press FAVORITES on the remote Channels Limited To A dialog displays in which you can select a favorites list All Channels Irene Eric 2 Press the A and Y buttons to highlight the desired list and press OK A checkmark displays to the right of the selected list Steve Forrest 3 The Guide displays only programs from your favorite channel list You will only be able to zap to channels on the list Themes Choosing Themes causes the Guide to highlight the programs whose themes match your choices When zapping you will go only to channels containing programs that have the selected themes smart surf You can choose any or all of the themes and sub themes When themes are selected the Themes icon displays on the top line of the banner To select Themes l Press THEMES on the remote Series Sub themes LimitedTo The Themes dialog displays A 2
7. L R e Channel 3 4 TV VCR output e R II Integrated telephone modem Return Path e Built in RJ I connector e Modem type v 22bis Bell 212A Bell 103 e Dialing mode DTMF amp pulse Descrambling e Type DES e Implementation internal e Smart card for CA Electrical e Main power supply 10V 10 60Hz e Power consumption max 35W Max 450mA of LNB current Environmental e Temperature Operating 5 to 45 C Storage 10 to 70 C Physical Dimensions e Size 15 in W x 2 8 in H x 11 4 in L 380 mm x 71 mm x 290 mm e Weight 5 1 lbs 2 3 kg Package Contents e DSX5250 digital satellite receiver e IR remote control Battery type Two AA included e Conditional Access CA Smart card e Main power supply with cord e User Manual KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Digital Receiver Model No SerialNo Smart Card Card No Installer Name Adress Tel No 37 Model no of product DSX5250 Date of purchase day month year 2000 Dealer s name address and signature DIRECTV and DIRECTV PLUS are trademarks of DIRECTY Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and are used with permission The products and services described herein are not necessarily available in all countries Due to continuous product improvements this document is subject to change without notice This device incorporates an anti copy process technology that is prot
8. Television has A V Connectors Refer to the illustration below I Connect the satellite receiver A V jacks to the TV s A V IN jacks Alternately you can also connect the satellite receiver s AUDIO jacks to your audio receiver s AUDIO IN jacks using audio cables 2 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the satellite receiver s AC IN jack Connect the plug end to an AC outlet 3 Connect other equipment to an AC outlet 4 Switch on your TV first and select the appropriate A V mode depending on the connection chosen in step 2 Refer to the user manual of your TV set to select the proper A V mode AUX VCR S VIDEO The Power indicator will light and the Welcome screen will display on the TV 5 Your satellite receiver is now ready for installation To continue refer to the installation section on page 17 Digital Satellite Receiver DSR CAUTION CARD ACCESS RISK ARO HOCK PHONE JACK AUDIO VIDEO 100 120 VAC 60Hz 35W A V Cable If you have a TV anda VCR Refer to the illustration below Connect the satellite receiver A V jacks to the TV s A V IN jacks Alternately you can connect the satellite receiver s AUDIO jacks to your audio receiver s AUDIO IN jacks using audio cables Note If both TV and VCR have A V jacks connect additionally the VCR s A V OUT jacks to the TV s AIV IN jacks to achieve good picture quality at VCR playback Note If your TV has RF input only connectio
9. This equipment complies with part 68 of the FCC rules A label on the rear panel of this equipment contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This equipment uses the following USOC jack RJ I IC No telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company Note RENs are associated with loop start and ground start ports Do not use for E M or digital ports If the terminal equipment DSX 5250 causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the
10. a button continuously to scroll faster When you go into past programming channel information displays in the banner Press the arrow buttons until the program you want to view is highlighted in the Guide If the program is in the current time slot pressing OK tunes to the selected channel and displays the zap banner for the program If the selected program is PPV the PPV dialog displays If the program is in a future time slot the Tag dialog displays so you can add the program to your viewing schedule If it is already tagged the Untag dialog displays You can toggle between the display of short and long program and channel information by pressing the INFO button on the remote Press FAVORITES on the remote The Favorites dialog displays allowing you to select a personalized channel list When the dialog is dismissed the Favorites icon displays at the top of the banner and the Guide contains listings of channels that belong to the selected Favorites list FAVORITES lists are set up in Menu mode Refer to p 25 Press the THEMES button on the remote The Themes dialog displays letting you select from program themes and sub themes When the dialog is dismissed the Themes icon displays at the top of the banner and the Guide lists programs for the selected theme Refer to p 25 When you select a PPV program a displays in the banner indicating that it is PPV When you press OK the PPV dialogs display and prompt you through th
11. longitude azimuth and rotation based on your zip code To point a round dish Press MENU on the remote Choose Installation Point Dish A dialog displays showing a signal strength meter Use the 4 or gt buttons to change the transponder for the selected satellite Adjust the dish until the signal strength meter stabilizes at a maximum reading The range is 0 to 100 Press BACK to return to the Installation menu Cau hRWN To point an oval dish Press MENU on the remote 2 Choose Installation Point Dish 3 A dialog displays showing two or three signal strength meters depending on the type of dish you selected in the Dish Configuration dialog 4 Use the A or Y arrow buttons to select a satellite 5 Use the or P buttons to change the transponder for the selected satellite 6 Adjust the dish until the signal strength meters stabilize at a maximum reading The range is 0 to 100 7 Press BACK to return to the Installation menu System Test The system test display shows you the results of system tests ge This information is useful if you need to contact customer Installation System Test Arrow up down to scroll service BACK to complete installation process IRD Serial Number To view the system test results Access Card Status T Access card identifier IRD Manufacturer ID 4 Modem connection status Software Version I Press MENU on the remote Current Software Patch q A Last 4 Software Patch s
12. maximum of 30 messages can be stored When new messages are received the oldest message is automatically deleted if the maximum amount of messages is exceeded The banner on the Mail screen indicates how many messages you have To view mail I Choose Mail from the main menu The Mail screen displays the first message 2 Use the A and Y buttons to scroll through the list of messages 3 When a message is highlighted press info to vieuw it To delete a message When a message is displayed press OK to remove the checkmark to its right When you press BACK all unchecked messages are deleted 31 32 Troubleshooting Where to Find Help The banner area at the top of the display provides context sensitive help text based on the menu sub menu or object you select General help is available by highlighting the icon at the bottom of the Guide screen and pressing OK Error messages that display onscreen are self explanatory A partial list of possible error messages is included in the table which follows To remove an error message from the screen press OK SYMPTOM E POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No picture no sound Power indicator does not light M Receiver is not plugged into the AC outlet or is not switched on M Check AC outlet connection Press the POWER button on the front of the receiver M Check connections from the satellite receiver to the TV Arrow buttons don t work Mi Make sure no objects obstruct th
13. old card it no longer works Preferred language Many programs are broadcast with program guide information and audio tracks in different languages You can choose the language you prefer for the Menu and Guide and for the audio track Note Not all programs offer multiple languages If the selected program is not available in the preferred language it defaults to the first listed audio track To choose the preferred language Choose Preferred Language from the main menu and press OK 2 Use the A and Y buttons to choose either Menu amp Guide or Audio Track The currently selected language has a checkmark to its right Use the A and Y buttons to choose the preferred language from the list Press OK 5 If desired repeat steps 2 4 to change the other option a w 29 30 Purchases Use the Purchases dialog to view completed or pending purchases Completed Purchases Completed Purchases displays a summary of your past purchases including the program and channel name program date presentation start and end time price and whether the program was viewed or cancelled Information for all past purchases is stored on the access card and displayed with the most recent purchase first To view completed purchases Choose Purchases from the main menu and press OK 2 Usethe A and Y buttons to choose Completed and press OK A list of completed purchases displays indicating whether they were viewed or cancelled You can scro
14. programs search through listings by the type of program you re looking for and tag programs for future viewing You can also access the menu other guides a tag list and online help from the Guide Menu Mode Menu mode lets you customize the features of your satellite receiver Categories include General Settings Access Control Preferred Language Purchases Installation Upgrades and Mail About your DIRECTV PLUS satellite receiver Front View Menu button Back button lt button V button A button Power indicator gt button OK button Power button DAP NA These functions are also available on the remote control and are described in that section The Standby IR indicator lights when yous system is active The light is off when the unit is in Standby mode Rear View CARD ACCESS PHONE JACK AUDIO VIDEO pes j 100 120 VAC 60 Hz 100 120 V 60 Hz AC power input Telephone jack Card Access slot Left right Audio output for HIFI Output for TV or VCR Channel switch RF input for TV or VCR RF output for TV or VCR Satellite antenna input 9 OI O A ae gt 4 About the remote 6 VOL All modes increases and decreases volume Philips TV sets only 7 MUTE All modes toggles audio on and off Philips TV sets l 10 only 2 II ne ai Guide mode goes to channel entered in Guide 3 pe Pa 12 Menu mode lets you enter numeric values TV mode allows direct number entry for tuning
15. radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Change the position of the satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving the interference e Move the satellite receiver away from the equipment that is receiving the interference e Plug the satellite receiver into a different outlet so that the satellite receiver and the equipment receiving the interference are on different branch circuits e Use shielded cables and I O cords with this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations e f these measures do not eliminate the interference you should consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help IMPORTANT Any change or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the guarantee or manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate such equipment Domestic use USA For units used at 100 120V use only the power supply cord which is supplied with the product General Information FCC Part 68 ANALOG DEVICE WARNINGS
16. the banner To preview a PPV program occurring up to 30 minutes into the program Highlight the currently airing program in the Guide and also while zapping 2 Ifa preview exists it will automatically be tuned to when you press OK or zap to it 3 You can purchase the program by pressing OK at any time during the preview At the end of the preview a dialog displays containing alternate start times if available and pricing If you decide to purchase the program further dialogs display to guide you through the purchase To purchase a PPV program Highlight the program in the Guide and press OK 2 In the purchase dialog choose Buy Now and press OK 3 If alternate start times or pricing are available a dialog displays in which you can choose the start time Press the d and P buttons to select alternate start times 4 Press the A and Y buttons to move to the next selectable item if available then press the lt and gt buttons to select an option If you select a program start time that conflicts with a tagged program you will be notified to the conflict Press OK to confirm the selections and remove the dialog 6 If you have locked your satellite receiver and have not entered your access code during this session the access code dialog displays and prompts you to enter your access code Enter the access code and press OK If you purchased a future PPV program the program will have a checkmark next to it in the
17. this option a list of all available channels displays A lock icon to the right of the channel name indicates that it is locked Use the A and Y buttons to navigate to a channel Use the PAGE buttons to scroll by a full page Press BACK to confirm the selections and go the previous menu Lock All lets you lock all channels Use the A and Y buttons to highlight either Yes or No then press OK to confirm the selection and go the previous menu Unlock All lets you unlock all channels Use the A and Y buttons to highlight either Yes or No then press OK to confirm the selection and go the previous menu Press BACK to return to the previous menu Set Purchase Limit You can set a price limit on pay per view programs up to 655 35 This limit is per program it is not a cumulative limit To set the Purchase Limit I Choose Purchase Limit from the Access Control menu and press OK A dialog displays the current purchase limit 2 Enter the purchase limit using the numeric buttons on the remote Or use the and gt buttons to move from digit to another then use the A and Y buttons to scroll the numeric entry for each digit 3 Press OK to confirm the selection Maturity Rating Maturity ratings help you determine a program s content similar to the way films are rated For example a rating of G is a program suitable for general audiences while a rating of R might be suitable for adult only viewing When you lock a pa
18. to 4 Tes OK 13 a channel Tuning occurs immediately after the 5 14 channel is entered or you can press OK after i Cc i entering the third digit to tune immediately to the 6 e wP I5 channel 7 JIC e 9 TVISAT 1 2 i All modes switches to local cable or antenna 8 De 17 broadcasts 9 oo 10 ec l z modes toggles the satellite receiver between gt active and standby modes but does NOT turn off power to the unit Il THEMES Guide mode toggles display of themes Themes indicate the type of program for example movie action adventure PHILIPS Menu mode inactive TV mode displays the Themes menu 12 MENU Guide mode enables selection of icons at the I INFO bottom of the Guide A second press redisplays the Guide mode pressing INFO toggles between Guide short and long program information in the banner Menu mode dismisses the menu from the screen Menu mode inactive and accepts changes Pressing MENU again exits the TV mode toggles between short and extended menu and returns to the TV confirming any banners previously set values 2 FAVORITES TV mode displays the main menu Guide mode toggles display of Favorite channel 13 OK list Menu mode inactive TV mode toggles display of the Favorites dialog Guide mode confirms current programming Pressing OK confirms a selection in a dialog For future programming tags the selection or starts the 3 PAGE PPV sequence Guide mode displays the contents of
19. to scroll to the next page Press OK to select and iati Master Guide i T y 1011BBUP Aliens Guide 1s Family display the highlighted guide You can view and tag programs 1012 BBUS Grace contained in any guide MIES Italian Gymnastics ieee Football Toons MA Coming Attractions ds 1080 GBWS wii man gt 1707 viata A man ry i ther le AS j f i lt gt y fan e Suides Go to Date Selecting the Go to Date option lets you look at a list of A TO Scrol Press OK to select programs for another day in the week Use the A and Y Pss HACE Orit a d pium to the guido 3 Mon May 05 buttons to move to the day of interest then press OK The 1001 Bgup GO To Date programming information available is limited to the master and A Monday 1011BBUP extended program guides When you press OK the Guide 1012 Beus MAMAA displays programming information for the same 1 5 hour block 1013 CBVSX manna mare nt vows E A 1014 DBVSX My Fellow Petticoat Tiny Toons of time displayed before you selected Go to Date but for the Lozo rews RA day you selected 1080 GBWS House White Man s 1967 Drama A man laos j Go To s A rr VY Date gt Taglist View additional tagged events with A y Selecting Taglist displays the list of your tagged programs both e OK to untag and or cancel purchase free and PPV Use the A and W buttons to move through the O NS turn ae ie list or the PAGE buttons to scroll b
20. Alternate audio E number Program language track Channel theme and Favorites if on logo Mail subtheme or Program i Themes Notification s if on A icon A 3 Program 1012 GBWS CC IIOS 12 16 pm Current Time Sa Box of Moonlight e 11 45 01 15pm Movies Action Adv 6 System locked FJ As an electrical engineer John Torturo gives one Program of qs best per emences in this offbeat drama ut Sam Rockwell as the man child decked out in i start and Davy s buckskin who loosens up Torturro in the Pay per view L end time film s truly unforgettable character The movie picks up steam where many comedies begin to tail off SIT PG 13DLSV 12 x Copy record Eg Program if e protection long y TY description POG P E FAAET WS Rating Price If PPV 16 Browse Banner While watching a program you can 3 view information about other programs using the 1012 GBWS CC 1 1 O amp 12 16 pm Browse Banner feature Press the PAGE buttons sows Box of moonlight to cycle through channels As you select a channel gt i the short banner for the program is displayed Long program information is not available in the Browse banner To dismiss the banner press EXIT to return to the same channel or OK to tune to the browsed to channel When FAVORITES or THEMES are selected the zap and browse banners show only information about programs from the favorites and or themes lists Song ID Displays When you select a channel that
21. PHILIPS f DIRECTV PLUS Satellite Receiver DSX 5250 USER MANUAL Sey a el i Cici PHILIPS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Read Instructions Retain Instructions Heed Warnings Follow Instructions Attachments Water and Moisture Accessories All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to All operating and use instructions should be followed Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 5 An appliance and cart combination should b
22. Press the A and Y buttons to highlight the desired theme Themes which mat 7 have sub themes are indicated by an arrow to the right of the theme To view Cultural Arts the sub themes press the P button Educational 3 Press OK to toggle selection of the highlighted theme roca 4 Press BACK Mature Music Alternate Audio Many programs are broadcast with alternate audio tracks When alternate audio is available the alternate audio icon displays on the top line of the banner To change audio tracks when available Press the Alt Audio button on the remote 2 A dialog displays the languages available for the selected program In the i S English I dialog use the A and Y buttons to highlight the language you want and press English II OK English III Spanish German Italian Japanese 21 22 Options menu The bottom of the Guide screen contains five icons which you can access by pressing the MENU button on the remote when the Guide is displayed Use the and gt buttons to highlight an icon and press OK to view its dialog box 7 N Menu Taglist Go to Date N Other Help Guides Other Guides Selecting Other Guides displays a dialog in which you can choose a type of guide to view Use the N Arrow up down to scroll Press OK to select Press BACK to exit and return to the guide Mon May 05 A and Y buttons to scroll through the list Use the PAGE 1001 BBup Other Guides buttons
23. age ua a Ee A a eae ae a dana 31 24 WROUBLESHOOTING coo cm Mig eee eee Me eee eee 32 Where to Find Help poeme B Tre rere ee eee me eee ae e ye ee 32 25 GLOSSARY ii TT ei be ose Oe oe ee a a 34 26 APPENDIX A INSTALLATION IN EXPERT MODE 2085 36 Telephone Pre ci ri o Bee bo eae a 36 Application Type 6 005 a Mets Ss Jae i Ct se eee os age a ie e 36 Oe A A a ARE en es A 36 ZTisSPECIFICATIONS irinen RA ata ae A ta 3 37 Overview Information in this guide will help you set up and use your Philips manufactured DIRECTV PLUS satellite receiver Further help is available on screen A glossary of terms is provided at the end of this manual Features Your satellite receiver lets you receive television signals from up to three satellites In addition you can customize your viewing by setting up custom viewing schedules setting favorite programs setting viewing preferences and ordering Pay per view programs Use the Guide to see what s on and to set a reminder so you don t miss the start of a program you want to see Create your own list of favorite channels Restrict viewing access based on rating levels Tag programs for future viewing Receive mail messages from DIRECTV Before You Start Before using your system check the following Your system installation has been completed according to the instructions in the installation section The access card is installed as describe
24. ble entry as practical This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material A within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the CAUTION safety of everyone in your household please do not A RISK OF ELECTRICK SHOCK DO NOT OPEN remove product covering CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK The exclamation point calls attention to features for NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL A which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERTED ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC U S A 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 FCC Regulations and Information 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
25. bol of a lock it means program can be viewed only by authorized people MPG P Master program guide which lists the programming for all available channels Pay per view PPV purchase limit R A program that has an associated viewing cost and which may be purchased separately from any package or subscription This could include a movie special program sporting program or an adult program Pay per view The maximum dollar amount of the PPV purchase balance allowed by the access card or purchase limit set in the menu This limit is per program rather than a limit on total spending Also referred to as spending limit rating limit A limit set by the customer to prevent unauthorized viewing of programs with a rating at or above the set limit For example if a limit of R has been set then programs rated R TV M NR Mature or NCI7 cannot be viewed without first entering a access code rating level Standard rating levels applied to movies and other programs to help customers determine the amount of strong language violence and or sex contained in that program S scroll A method of moving around a web page or text box when the contents are too big to spending limit fit the screen or box When you scroll part of the page becomes visible onscreen while another part moves offscreen To scroll you select an arrow pointing down to see more at the bottom or up to see more at the top or press the PAGE
26. contains audio p N only information about the currently playing music selection is displayed En uE TETE R 3 Second Coming for each new song Pressing INFO redisplays the song information and the EITE 0 zap banner Title Second Coming By Stone Roses CD Second Coming On VP1564 Notification Displays Notifications that a tagged program see page 26 is about to begin and the arrival of new mail are displayed in the logo A spate Ene ent ee General Settings Y Notifications are displayed in the order in which they are received After ti referred Language 10 seconds the next notification displays Purch Y Installation i h t j Upgrades E Logo space Tagged program notification icon displays three minutes before a tagged program is about to start Press OK to tune to the channel The mail icon appears if you have received new mail Using the DIRECTV Programming Guide The DIRECTV Programming Guide offers complete TV listings and access to much more The Guide lists programs according to their time slot and channel With it you can tune to a program be notified when a program is about to start order pay per view programs search through listings by the type of program you re looking for and tag programs for future viewing You can also access the menu other guides a tag list and online help from the Guide The channel scroll elevator shows the relative location and amoun
27. ction see page 17 General settings The General Settings option on the main menu let you change the screen format change the banner duration and set the favorite channels list To change general settings navigate to the General Settings option on the main menu and press OK In the menus that display use the A and W buttons to highlight your selection then press OK to confirm the selection Press BACK to return to the main menu Screen Format Screen format defines the width height ratio of the picture Options are wide 16 9 or full screen 4 3 Because programs are transmitted in a variety of formats your screen format settings will affect position of the picture on your TV The effects of these settings are shown below Broadcast format A images appears as broadcasted B black bars are added to the left and right of the images or the image is stretched dependent on your TV set C image is truncated at the left and right D image appears as broadcasted Banner Duration Banner durations defines how long the program information banner remains on the screen after you tune to a program Options are 5 10 15 or 20 seconds 25 26 20 Favorite Channel You can save up to four different favorite channel lists This way members of a household can each set their own favorite channels To edit a Favorites List Name Navigate to the Favorite Channel menu 2 Choose Change Name 3 Use the A and Y bu
28. d on page 16 A telephone line is connected to the system so that you can purchase pay per view programs You must supply the phone cord for the connection it is not included with the satellite receiver DIRECTV has been called to activate your service Call DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3280 to activate programming Modes Your satellite receiver has four modes Standby satellite receiver is on but inactive television is off TV Mode displays television programming Guide Mode for viewing schedules and tuning to a program Menu Mode for setting preferences and access codes To change modes press the GUIDE or MENU button on the remote Standby Mode When you press the POWER button on either the front panel or remote control the satellite receiver enters standby mode When you are not viewing DO NOT TURN POWER OFF to the satellite receiver because in standby mode the Master Program Guide MPG is refreshed continuously to ensure the MPG will be up to date Temporarily unlocked channels are NOT maintained when the system goes into standby mode but themes and or favorites selections are maintained TV Mode This is the normal viewing mode in which the program is viewed without a Guide Menu or program banner displayed Guide Mode In Guide mode you can view lists programs according to their time slot and channel With it you can tune to a program be notified when a program is about to start order pay per view
29. d system is indicated by the lock icon in the A 7 4 Replace Access Card hf y banner To unlock the system enter the password as D DPO jf A as d described below F aw fi i To lock or unlock the system Choose Lock Unlock the System from the Access Control menu When the system prompts you for an password enter it using the numeric buttons on the remote control After the last digit is correctly entered the password is automatically validated Change Password The password is four digits You can change it at any time Be sure to write it down in case you forget it To change your password I Be sure you have unlocked the system using the steps above 2 Choose Change Password from the Access Control menu and press OK 3 Enter the current password using the numeric buttons on the remote or by using the and gt buttons to move from one field to another Use the A and Y buttons to scroll password numbers Press OK 4 Enter the new password You will be prompted to enter it again to verify it Press OK Press BACK to return to the previous menu 27 28 Channel Lock Locking channels prevents a viewer from accessing the channels by requiring that the password be entered first You must lock the system to enforce these settings Locked channels are indicated by the lock icon to their right Use the A and Y buttons to choose Manual Lock Lock All or Unlock All Manual lock lets you lock individual channels When you choose
30. e line of sight between the remote and the satellite receiver E The remote may need new batteries MI See also Screen is frozen Cannot access program Mi Check that you are subscribing to the station to which you want to tune Call your program provider if you are not sure WE Be sure the system is not locked as indicated by the lock icon in the banner Cannot order PPV program It may be too late to purchase this program Check for other showtimes Make sure the PPV option is not locked see p 31 Program may exceed purchase limit Your access card may be full Call DIRECTV Telephone cable not installed or attached correctly Cannot cancel PPV E You cannot cancel PPV orders that you ve watched or tuned to However you can cancel programs you ve ordered but haven t watched even if it has already aired Guide does not tune to the selected program MI Press OK to select the program you highlighted Cannot display favorite stations MI You must set up your Favorites list before favorite channels will display see p 30 Locks not working NW Check that the system is locked see p 31 Cannot access lock screens MI The system must be unlocked before you can make changes to the access control lock settings see p 31 Cannot lock or unlock the system Mi Make sure you enter the correct password If you ve lost or forgotten your password call DIRECTV SYMPTOM E POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
31. e moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven A surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Ventilation Power Sources Slots and openings on the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company Grounding or Polarization Power Cord Protection This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet in only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power supply cords should be
32. e purchase procedure If it is a future program it is tagged Refer to p 24 Lock the satellite receiver 3 Tag a program for future viewing Untagging a tagged program In Menu mode you can lock the satellite receiver to prevent unauthorized viewing When locked a lock icon displays in the banner When you try to tune to a locked item channel exceeds maturity rating threshold or PPV a dialog displays It prompts you to enter the four digit access code as described below The satellite receiver then tunes to the channel and the banner displays the unlock icon for the rest of the viewing session The system remains unlocked until it enters standby mode To enter the password Press the numeric buttons on the remote or use the dandP buttons to highlight a field in the password then use the A and Y buttons to choose the number Press the 4 or gt button to move to the next field When all the numbers have been entered press OK You can set up your viewing schedule ahead of time so that you will be automatically notified of the shows you want to see This is called tagging On the Guide tagged programs have a checkmark to the right of the program name You can tag up to 25 programs When a program has been tagged for future viewing the notification banner displays 3 minutes before the program starts Press OK to tune to the channel You can still purchase future PPV programs after 25 but you will not receive a
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34. en this symbol is displayed the audio track is presented as text on the viewing screen This is referred to as close captioned channel Channels are defined in the DIRECTV system to transmit a specific sequence of programming Once defined the program guide lists programs by channel allowing a customer to select a particular show Valid channel numbers range from 0000 to 9999 but not all possible channels are defined and not all defined channels transmit programming all the time D DIRECTV High power direct broadcast satellite system and programming developed and managed by DIRECTY Inc E EPG Electronic program guide E favorites A selection of channels that you like G guide An onscreen television program guide When you press GUIDE on the remote you ll see a list of TV programs broadcast on each channel You can highlight a program title for more information about a program l IPPV Impulse Pay Per View a PPV offering that can be purchased in the home directly by the customer This function is only available when your telephone line is connected to the satellite receiver Purchases are captured by the access card and forwarded to DIRECTV at the next callback L letterbox The format of a program or movie originally created for a 16 x 9 theater screen lock symbol When a letterbox program is viewed on a 4 x 3 television screen a black area appears above and below the picture to preserve the aspect ratio If you see a sym
35. enu Press MENU on the remote 2 On the main menu choose Installation Enter Zip Code Use this function when setting up the satellite antenna to help position it correctly To enter the zip code I Press MENU on the remote 2 Choose Installation Enter Zip Code 3 Enter the zip code using the numeric buttons on the remote Or 4 Use the A and Y buttons to increment the number in the zip code field Press the P button to move to the next field When all the digits have been entered press OK to return to the installation menu 13 14 Dish Configuration Use this function when setting up the satellite antenna to identify the type of dish in use To enter the dish configuration Press MENU on the remote 2 Choose Installation Dish Configuration 3 Use the A and Y buttons to highlight the dish you have 4 Press OK to return to the Installation menu Point Dish Use this function while manually pointing the dish to determine that it is correctly aligned with the satellite s Refer to the satellite dish installation manual for instructions You may want to have a helper to read the onscreen displays during this procedure Signal strength readings change approximately two seconds after the adjustment is made Note that single dish installations often show higher signal strength than installations which receive signals from two or three satellites The onscreen display will tell you how to align your dish for latitude
36. equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information For repair or warranty information please contact DIRECTV 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 Contents lL OVERVIEVY poor fa n i i tai e aa e E E eee iia 4 FEATURES arar Aa a ra dir a A n ra dada aa te 4 Before VOU Sta tea AS dou Salar aripa aE eee dd SS asa 4 2 MODE S daa a a At ada a auda eS che ee 5 Standby ModE da A AAA 5 MVOC ia AAA EOS AS di o asii 5 Guide Mode 00 E A AE 5 Menu ModE asian AO e a BE ta ai da eee 5 3 ABOUT YOUR DIRECTV PLUS SATELLITE RECEIVER 6 PROBE VIE Weiss mt SSA ada DIAS a dada sa ap dna 6 POAC E rai ole atk a uted tt a eta tn da ai tab pa E ES aaa a d o i ai 6 A ABOUT THE REMOTE ei n pina arderii du 88 n 88 n is BAREIS 7 5 PREPARING YOUR REMOTE FOR USE ccnn eee eee eees 8 Fitting Batteries 20 522 coeadbigud ced eenmad eadws dad es 8 6 CONNECTING TO YOUR EXISTING EQUIPMENT
37. er Guides sosa bed ai a in 22 Goto Date ia A n a eee eee eas 22 Talitas ata di el ee 22 VISO a a la ES IRE o 23 ICID ri ote ee bee cone ies eee aes A A 23 16 USING MENU MODE cot zecea ie Ses ii aa deea 8 do a ata ad o tanti sec certi 24 MESSADOS Sad SER OR eR eee dia AENA dea 24 Using Menu Mode lt a eee iei n atei ii ede d ee awe odata de dc ta cual a d da t cl a 24 Navigating In Menu Mode osito la heh ae ies dd d Dea eee 24 Messages Using Menu Mode s seiat canbes sew dete weds ddd 4 eee da daia da 24 Menu mode def ulei naciona ial suena eee tee eae eae aah een aac oe 24 II GENERAL SETTINGS ost tales Gaus Se es add 25 iS SCREEN FORMAL cascara soni Seth oe al es ha A d ae 25 Ly BANNER DURATION 00000582 a Shee ie A Ree ees ee 25 20 FAVORITE CHANNEL 0 hos ose aaa bho Seas Bab ane saa oR eee eae 26 ZAC CESS CONTROL obra hat cee A IS BOE PE ots Oe oh OP ee ees 27 Lock Unlock the System o 27 Change PassWord ositos nodo came piata vai ias de 27 Channel locus paraa A EA gee ta 28 Set Purchase EM soii tar 90 de ia i iar Ge ea eo da i Seal 28 MA A ent a hoe an Be a eee E d a tr a it e a atit 28 22 REPLACE THE ACCESS CARD 40000 ita aros EE si od aa eee wee 29 23 PREFERRED LANGUAGE setei a crapa da e Is 29 A E i Boma ae Nene RAS eee Me uO 09 i aad 30 Completed Purchases s sous aana e Senge i od oad eke A eee sees 30 Pendine DUCI as a A O a RO DO eRe era wees 30 Jperades O E ian i it tn tilt O ath Me desert tar 30 pT Re ca
38. f you need to report problems to a customer service representative The information presented is for viewing only Upgrades Past Upgrades Past Upgrades Last Upgrade Date 25 Feb 2000 To view Upgrades A Press MENU on the remote 2 Choose Upgrades from the main menu 3 Press OK to return to the previous menu Software Upgrade Message When DIRECTV schedules or transmits a software upgrade you will be notified by an onscreen message Once a software upgrade is complete your satellite receiver is ready to use Old software cannot be restored Your digital satellite receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions These modifications will occur automatically usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete Your receiver must be plugged in to receive upgrade Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress Please consult the Upgrade Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV Mail Your service provider will periodically send you messages When you receive new mail the pigeon mail icon appears at the logo space on the main menu and Guide You can view and delete messages Each message includes the date and time it was sent A
39. ix GoldenGi Figureit Debt 1014 DBVSX MyFellow BosomBuddies TinyToons k A 1020 FBWS Premium Blend Chain Reaction To dismiss the menu 1080 GBWS House White Man s 1967 Drama A man Ge Menu V s ss Press the MENU button on the remote control This removes the menu from the screen and accepts all the changes you have made To return to your program and cancel a transaction Press EXIT Navigating in Menu Mode To navigate through the menus use the A and Y buttons to highlight an option Then press OK to confirm the selection and display a sub menu or dialog Selecting items on a sub menu displays a dialog in which you can change settings or review parameters To navigate within a dialog press the A and W buttons To accept changes and return to a sub menu press OK If the dialog contained non exclusive choices press OK and BACK Menu mode defaults Menu mode has the following defaults Screen Format Full screen 4 3 Banner Duration 5 seconds Favorites Names Maximum 4 lists List List 2 List 3 List 4 Ten characters per list name Favorites Channels All channels selected for each list Channel Lock None Maturity Rating R Per Purchase Limit 10 00 Password 0000 Password Mode Unlocked Menu amp Guide Language English Audio Track Language English Dish Configuration Single The following sections tell you how to change these settings Described in the Installation se
40. l you can lock or unlock the system change the access code lock channels set purchase Acea CONO J limits set maturity ratings and replace the access View settings with up down arrow then OK You must unlock the system to change settings card access card when requested by DIRECTV To set access control options navigate to the Access Control option on the main menu and press OK In the menu that anne ok displays use the A and Y buttons to highlight your selection Maturity Rating then press OK to confirm the selection Press BACK to return Replace a aD J Y 4 to the main menu PU Access to all of these functions can be restricted by an access code If the access code mode was previously set to locked details below a lock icon displays in the banner You can view settings including Channel Lock Purchase Limit and Maturity Rating without unlocking your system However you must unlock it to change any of these settings Unlocking the system if locked requires knowledge of the correct access code Lock Unlock the System Your satellite receiver can be locked or unlocked When it is locked the system will prompt you to enter Access Contor Unlock The System the password whenever you want to change settings in Enter current Password the following lock channels change maturity levels change purchase limits change the password or replace the access card Channel Lock Set Purchase Limit A locke
41. ll through the list using the A and Y buttons or using the PAGE buttons to scroll by a full page 3 Press BACK to return to the previous menu Pending Purchases The Purchases Pending screen displays all pay per view PPV programs that you have purchased but have not yet viewed You can cancel any PPV programs which you have not yet watched or did not watch Information displayed to cancel a purchase includes the program and channel name program date presentation start and end time price and rating Information for all purchases is stored on the access card and displayed with the most recent purchase first Note You cannot cancel a PPV purchase if you have already tuned to the program To cancel purchases I Choose Purchases from the main menu and press OK 2 Use the A and Y buttons to choose Pending Press OK A list of pending purchases and purchases that were ordered but not viewed displays You can scroll through the list using the A and W buttons or using the PAGE buttons to scroll by a full page 3 To delete a pending purchase highlight it and press OK The checkmark disappears from the right of the program s name 4 Press BACK to return to the previous menu All unchecked programs will be deleted from the pending purchases list 5 If desired you can verify the purchase was canceled by viewing Purchases Pending Upgrades The Upgrades dialog displays information about past and future upgrades which is helpful i
42. n arrow buttons to choose either Normal or Special 4 Press BACK to return to the Installation menu System Test To types of system test are available standard and expert The expert test offers these additional functions Macrovision State Colorburst State if Macrovision Enabled Memory Status SRAM Status Hardware Modification Version Demodulator Status Market ID Hexadecimal diagnostic information To view the system test I Press MENU and OK on the satellite receiver front panel 2 Choose Installation System Test 3 Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the list of tests or the PAGE buttons to scroll by a full page 4 Press BACK to return to the Installation menu Specifications Video Decoding MPEG 2 compliant up to Main Profile Main Level e Video bit rate up to 15 Mbit sec e Video format 4 3 and 16 9 e Resolution up to 720x576 pixels Audio Decoding e MPEG layer Il e Sampling frequency 48KHz e MPEG I system packets Satellite Antenna Interface e RF input F type connector e LNB supply OV 14V 18V LNB current max 300mA on 14V max 450mA on 18V e Tone switching on off 22kHz Reception Demodulation e QPSK Type e Input frequency range 950 to 1450 MHz e Input level range 69 to 23 dBm e Symbol rate controlled by application 20 Mbaud e FEC ratio 2 3 6 7 Input Output Interfaces e RF input e Satellite input e Video output CVBS e Audio output Audio
43. normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts Safety Check When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that produce heat NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER Article 820 40 of the NEC National Electrical Code provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point ca
44. ns made in steps 3 and 4 will bring signals to the TV 2 Connect the VCR s VHF UHF OUT jack to the TV s UHF VHF IN jack 3 Connect the satellite receiver s TO TV VR output jack to the VCR s UHF VHF IN jack 4 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the satellite receiver s AC IN jack Connect the plug end to an AC outlet 5 Connect other equipment to an AC outlet 6 Switch on your TV first and select the appropriate channel or A V mode depending on the connection chosen in step 2 Refer to the user manuals for your TV and VCR to select proper channel or A V mode AUX VCR S VIDEO The Power indicator will light and the Welcome screen will display on the TV 7 Your satellite receiver is now ready for installation To continue refer to the installation section on page 17 Digital Satellite Receiver DSR CAUT CARD ACCESS RISK areal PHONE JACK AUDIO VIDEO e 100 120 VAC 60Hz 35W A V Cable VCR l A V Cable 12 Inserting your Access Card The access card provided with your system includes information about your purchase authorization and other data To watch channels your viewing access card needs to be inserted in the access card slot on the rear of your satellite receiver When the card is removed the system will not display any programming guides or video signal The message Please insert your Access Card displays The access card only needs to be inserted during s
45. routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Fig A GROUND CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H Lightning Telephony Power Lines Overloading Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT SUpporting structure grounding of the lead in citatul reer wire to an antenna discharge unit size of GROUNDING conbucTors grounding conductors location of antenna EE OSO discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Fig A ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMPS NEC National Electrical Code For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product from lightning and power line surges Avoid using a telephone other than a cordles
46. rticular rating all ratings exceeding the locked rating are automatically locked as well For example if you lock NC 17 R will be automatically locked Locked programs are displayed in the Guide and the Lock icon is displayed in the banner To view a locked program you must first enter an access code You must lock the system to enforce these settings To set the Maturity Rating I Choose Maturity Rating from the Access Control menu and press OK A ratings list displays A lock icon to the right of the rating indicates that it is locked 2 Use the A and Y buttons to navigate to a rating 3 Press OK to confirm the selection Replace the Access Card Your service provider may periodically send you a new access card You will need to use this card in place of the current card To replace the Access Card Choose Replace Access card from the Access Control menu and press OK Be sure the current access card is inserted in the satellite receiver The system prompts Copying OLD access card information 2 When the system prompts you remove the old card insert the new card and press OK CHANNEL 3 6 RE IN SAT IN yee 14V 300 MA AUDIO VIDEO TO 18 450 MA e e 100 120 VAC 9 O O Sone nu RIGHT LEFT Data from the old card will be copied to the new card and the system will prompt you when the procedure is complete 3 Press OK to return to the previous menu 4 Discard the
47. s type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall onto such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Refer to installation of ODU Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch Servicing dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e If the product has been exposed to rain or water e If the product does not operate
48. t of channels in the display relative to the number of total channels in selected FAV THEMES lists It also implies the amount of total pages accessible by pressing the PAGE buttons The channel list shows the channels available based on FAVS THEMES SUBTHEMES currently selected Arrows indicate that the program extends beyond the time slot shown The Tag mark indicates that the program has been selected for future viewing If a program is tagged the tag will always display in the Guide cell The system will notify you before the program starts so that you can tune to it The Program list shows all the programs airing in a time slot If program names are too long to fit into a guide cell they may be truncated or not displayed at all However when a program is selected its full name appears in the banner Time 1012 GBWS CC HOS 1216 p ae SBWS anner eS 1145 01 15pr MoviesAction Adv 6 jg MonMayo5 12pm 1230pm 1pm 130pm __ o Channel 1001 BBUP Inspector Gadget Chain Reaction 8 list 1010 BLUP Reflection GreenAcr Petticoat Junction 1011BBUP Inspector Gadget ThatGirl Adams Tag mark Channel 1012GBWS Boxof Hill Street Cannon Pertectfitfor scroll 1013 CBYSX Mannix GoldenGi Figure it Debt PER elevator 14 DBVSX My Fellow gt Bosom Buddies W Tiny Toons 1020 FBWS Premium Blend Chain Reaction p Selected 1080 GBWS 4 House White Man s 1967 Drama A man SN gt Help program o alee Men
49. tag notice To tag a non PPV program Highlight a future program to tag and press OK In the Tag for Notification dialog choose whether you want to tag this program once daily weekly or Monday Friday Remember you are actually tagging the time slot so if the program moves to a different time slot you will want to retag it 2 Press OK on the Tag for Notification dialog If the program is in the same time slot as another tagged program the system will prompt you that a conflict exists To tag a PPV program Highlight a future program to tag The PPV dialog displays When you have completed the purchase the program will be tagged To untag a program Highlight the program and press OK 2 In the dialog choose Once if you want to untag a program for one time slot only or Always if a program has been tagged more than once for example a program that airs every day 3 Press OK 20 Pay Per View PPV Pay per view programs include special programming movies and sporting programs and are indicated by a in the banner In the Guide you can preview most currently airing pay per view programs purchase current and future PPV programs and cancel a purchase In Menu mode you can view the purchase history cancel purchases and restrict this feature by setting rating and spending limits ra Some PPV programs cannot be taped This is indicated by the recording restriction icon at the lower right um corner of
50. the banner A About the Guide 1011BBUP SEINI e Guide lists programs sua ELE according to their time slot and MERA channel With it you can tune to MESA a program be notified when a 1020 FBWS soba a is abe to start order 1080 GBWS 23 24 Using menu mode Messages The satellite receiver may occasionally display messages which overlay the Guide To dismiss a message press OK Software Upgrade Message When DIRECTV schedules or transmits a software upgrade you will be notified by an onscreen message Once a software upgrade is complete your satellite receiver is ready to use Old software cannot be restored Using Menu Mode The Menu mode lets you customize the features of your satellite receiver Categories include General Settings Access Control Preferred Language Purchases Installation Upgrades and Mail In Menu mode the following buttons on the remote are inactive FAVORITES THEMES GUIDE and ALT AUDIO To access the main menu from the Guide 1012 GBWS CC IN OS 12 16 pm Press the MENU button on the remote orien 2 Press OK 11 45 01 15pm Movies Action Adv s Mon May 05 12 pm 12 30 pm 1pm 1 30 pm 1001 BBUP Inspector Gadget Chain Reaction To access the main menu from the TV 1010 BLUP Reflection GreenAcr Petticoat Junction 1011BBUP 4 Inspector Gadget ThatGirl Adams Y 1012 GBWS Boxof HillStreet Cannon Perfect fit for I Press the MENU button on the remote 1013 CBVSX Mann
51. the next or Menu mode confirms the selection of a menu previous Guide screen option or list choice Menu mode used with long lists of options such TV mode when browsing channels goes to the as favorite channels system information PPV and channel displayed in the browse banner system test to scroll a full page of selection items 14 BACK TV mode lets you view the program banner of other channels while still viewing the video in from the current channel Guide mode returns to the previous state Menu mode exits the current menu and confirms selections in dialogs with non exclusive options 4 GUIDE TV mode inactive Guide mode toggles display of the Guide 15 EXIT onu mode active In Guide and Menu modes returns to video and TV mode displays the Guide cancels the transaction 5 lt PaV TV mode inactive Guide mode navigates through the Guide 16 i reserved for future use Menu mode A Y select and highlight menu options and move between items on a screen 17 ALT AUDIO 4 change settings in an item on the screen Guide mode when alternate audio tracks are TV mode 4 inactive A Y for channel surfing available lets you select another audio track Menu mode inactive TV mode displays a dialog for selecting alternate audio tracks Preparing your remote for use Your remote only operates your satellite receiver If you have a Philips TV set the VOL and MUTE buttons operate those functions on the TV
52. ton on your remote to wake up your satellite receiver mM Press the POWER button on your remote again to put your satellite receiver into standby There is no need to turn off power to the satellite receiver When you install a new system you can skip the installation procedure if all the defaults listed on page 28 apply When the Welcome screen displays press the W button and OK Welcome Follow these 4 easy steps and be on your way to enjoying anew viewing experience Select OK to go to the Istallation Wizard If you need to change any settings you can use the Installation Wizard to by pressing yen OK S guide you through the setup process which includes entering your zip z a code selecting the dish configuration pointing the dish and testing the ealon Wizard e system A series of screens will be displayed and you will be prompted with onscreen instructions Once you have entered all the requested information a System Test screen displays When this screen is dismissed the satellite receiver will be enabled Be sure you have contacted DIRECTV and arranged for service For installing your satellite dish and making connections refer to the installation manual for the satellite dish arii 999 0 0 After the initial installation you may want to access the installation features for example if you have moved the dish The following sections describe the options on the Installation menu To access the installation m
53. ttons to move to the list whose name you want to edit Press OK The Edit Name dialog displays 4 Use the A and Y buttons to scroll through the alphabet When the letter you want displays press the lt or gt to confirm the selection and move to the next character in the name 5 Press OK to confirm the edited name 6 Press BACK to return to the previous menu To change the contents of a Favorites List Navigate to the Favorite Channel menu Choose Change List and select the list you want to change Press OK The Change Name submenu displays Use the A and W buttons to choose Manual Select All or Deselect All AWN Manual Select shows a list of all available channels A checkmark is displayed next to channels on your favorites list You can toggle the checkmark by highlighting the channel and pressing OK Select All selects all channels in the list You can then manually deselect any channel Deselect All deselects all the channels in the list You can then manually select any channel Use the A and Y buttons to navigate through the list or use the PAGE buttons to scroll the list up or down by a complete page You can also move to a channel by entering its number using the numeric buttons on the remote control The channels list automatically scrolls to the channel whose number you entered Press OK to toggle the check marks on the channel Press BACK to confirm the selection s Access Control With Access Contro
54. u Taglist Go to Date Other Guides What s in the Guide The Guide shows the programming available for a 1 2 hour period Programs you can tune to are determined by settings you make in Menu mode For example if you set maturity rating at PG 13 you will not be able to tune to programs with higher maturity ratings such as R without first entering an access code if you have locked the system see page 31 The Guide also displays network channel information in the banner When you are displaying programming for the current time and press the 4 button the highlight shifts to the channel list and displays the selected channel s information in the banner Long channel information is available when you press INFO To redisplay program information press the P button 18 Using the Guide To do this Display the Guide Scroll through the program list Tune to a current program Scroll to another time slot Choose a program to view View the long information banner Display Favorites Display Themes Purchase a PPV program Do this Press the GUIDE button on the remote Press the A and Y buttons Press a button continuously to scroll faster You can use the PAGE buttons to scroll by a full page Use the A and Y buttons to scroll through the list of current programs then press OK Or Enter the channel s number on the remote control s numeric pad and press OK Press the and gt buttons Press
55. volume to medium loudness For Philips TV sets only you can adjust the volume with remote Screen is frozen or completely black or Power button doesn t work E Try turning the satellite receiver power off and on again Mi Make sure the TV and VCR are set to the correct channel You see a message that says a software upgrade is available E Select Update Now New software is available and will be installed on your Satellite receiver automatically Doing so is in your best interest because new features will be available and or possible difficulties will be corrected LNB has a short circuit NW Check for kinked cable During zapping box does not go to the next channel E When Favorites or Themes are selected only selected channels will display in the Guide 33 34 Glossary A access card alternate audio program A credit card sized plastic card that uses Access card technology to control authorizations Alternate Audio Program lets viewers choose an alternate audio channel which may broadcast a different language or alternate versions of the audio program azimuth The angular distance from true north along the horizon to the satellite It is used during the process of setting up the left and right adjustment of the dish antenna Azimuth and elevation angles are displayed on a set up screen based on a zip code and or latitude and longitude C CAM Card Access Module CC Wh
56. y a full page You can Mon Mave Your Tagged Programs Are po pm untag any program in the list To untag a program highlight it KLE sonuci9991130 0145 CHL 0423 NR D OO and press OK Press BACK to return to the Guide When you iii Speed Racer 5000 00 m ia 4 i y 1012 BBUS return to the Guide any items untagged in the taglist will be 1013 CBYSX unchecked in the Guide CREME 30JUN1999 12 00 0 145 CHL 0623 PG 13 MAINE Box of Moonlight 004 95 MA 1080 GBWS V reotist Menu Selecting Menu takes you to the menu module in which is CN Boxof Moonlight 11 45 01 15pm Movies Action Adv 0 described in detail in the next section Mon May 05 12 pm 12 30 pm 1pm 130 pm 1001 BBUP Inspector Gadget Chain Reaction 1010 BLUP Reflection GreenAcr Petticoat Junction 1011BBUP 4 Inspector Gadget ThatGirl Adams Y 1012 GBWS Boxof Hill Street Cannon Perfect fit for 1013 CBVSX Mannix GoldenGi Figure it Debt 1014 DBVSX MyFellow Bosom Buddies Tiny Toons 1020 FBWS Premium Blend Chain Reaction 1080 GBWS House White Man s 1967 Drama A man des Menu V n Help Selecting Help opens a window in which high level help DS Arrow up down or Page up down to scroll A j i Press BACK to exit and return to guide information displays You can scroll through the help information ae Mon May 05 using the A and Y or PAGE buttons Context sensitive help 1001 BBUP ON is often available in
57. ystem setup and generally does not need to be removed Each access card has a unique number Be sure to record this number in the space provided on the back cover of this manual NW Hold the card with the arrow facing upwards and pointing toward the slot in the satellite receiver rear panel NW Gently push the card into the slot until it meets the stop MI Keep your access card permanently inserted in your satellite receiver CAUTION YOUR ACCESS CARD IS FRAGILE ALWAYS INSERT CORRECTLY AND CAREFULLY DO NOT BEND DO NOT REMOVE AND RE INSERT UNNECESSARILY NEVER SUBMERGE IN LIQUID OR APPLY CLEANING FLUIDS Replacing the Access Card When replacing the access card the system will prompt you with instructions Gently remove the card from its slot If you have to reinsert the card you should have the ARROW facing forward into the box and the GOLD CHIP facing down Push the card into the slot as far as it will go the end will be visible outside of the slot The old card passes information to the new card and then the old card no longer functions Refer to the illustration below CHANNEL CARD ACCES IN DO NOT OPEN i C 14V 300 MA AUDIO VIDEO 10 18 V 450 MA UE N TV VCR d 100 120 VAC 0 9 9 60 Hz 35W RIGHT LEFT z Installation Switching Your Receiver On and Off With your satellite receiver connected to the AC outlet press the front panel POWER button to power it on NW Press the POWER but

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