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DirecTV HIRD-E11 Satellite Radio User Manual

1. programs These are copyrighted programs and may not be copied or reproduced for any purpose without the express written permission of the copyright owner DIREC TV PLUS System Programming For subscription information or to resolve problems related to DIRECTV PLUS System programming call the service provider DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 DIRECTV PLUS System Hardware and Installation To arrange for professional installation of your DIRECTV PLUS System ask questions or to resolve problems related to your DIRECTV PLUS System contact your dealer If additional information is needed please contact the Customer Care Center toll free at 1 800 274 8995 Hughes Customer Care Center 1 800 274 8995 Subscriptionsand PPV 1 800 DIREC TV PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR WARRANTY System Model HSYS E Receiver Model HIRD E Receiver Seral Access Card LNB Serial IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS For your safety and protection read this entire Owner s Manual before you attempt to install or use your DIRECTV PLUS System In particular read this safety section carefully Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary Heed Wamings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed THESE ARE DEFINITIONS FOR ALERTS USED IN THIS MANUAL WARNING orCAUT
2. ia camp of the pole f 3 Install the 8 aluminum grounding wire onto the ground clamp ae in accordance with National Electric Code 810 15 4 Route the ground wire from the clamp to the ground rod Use the ground rod clamp to attach the grounding wire to the ground rod 5 Secure the ground wire to the pole using the cable ties You can now proceed to the section titled Installing and Routing the LNB Coaxial Cable Grounding the Base Plate Have the following tools and materials handy during this process Items marked with a asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately e 5 8 inch x 8 foot e Adjustable wrench e Sledge hammer ground rod i e 8 aluminum e Cable ties e ground rod clamp grounding wire Installation Procedure 1 Use a sledgehammer to drive the ground rod 8 feet into the ground near where you installed the satellite dish antenna base plate PAGE 4 13 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL 2 Insert the 4 20 x 12 inch bolt through the grounding hole on the base plate Grane ng S 3 Install the 14 inch nut onto the bolt bot 2 4 Wrap the 8 aluminum grounding wire around the bolt between the star washer and the base plate in accordance with National Electric Code section 810 15 then tighten the nut Slar 5 Route the ground wire from the base plate to the ground rod waster Use the ground rod c
3. Sometimes the description may be only a message describing what type of program is highlighted such as Current News This option is chosen via the Descriptions button on the guide pop up menu Displaying the extra information reduces the number of channels or titles that can be displayed at one time Remember that you can always access program descriptions by pressing the ME key whether or not the Descriptions button is selected General On Screen Guide Features While there are different ways the guides can appear there are some things they have in common The guide name will always appear in the upper left corner It may be something simple like PROGRAM GUIDE If you have filtered the guide it could be more descriptive such as COMEDY MOVIES GUIDE See Filtering the Guides section later in this chapter e Immediately below the guide title are indicators showing how the guide is further filtered The label to the left of the bullet specifies the current class filter setting To the right of the bullet you will see the current channel list e Inthe upper right corner of your screen the current day date and time are displayed e Just below the time you may see small icons indicating the status of the system or details about the currently highlighted program title They are the same icons that appear in the Channel Banner e The primary body of the guide screen displays channels or program titles You can pres
4. The LANGUAGE option enables you to specify the language in which menus and messages are displayed While English is the default language you may choose Spanish Be aware that program titles and descriptions will continue to be in English since that text is broadcast Filters The default setting for Filters is Temporary With a setting of Temporary each time you leave the on screen guide all filters other than Channel List will reset all categories and complete class If you change the Filters setting to Persistent any filtering that you should happen to do will survive exiting the on screen guide and be in effect for the OneLine Guide and even later when returning to the on screen guide at a later time Advanced Preferences The ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen contains options that are less likely to require changes once they are set Most users will not make any changes to this screen This screen also provides a means to reset all preference options to the factory defaults Things to do in the ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen Receiver ID Someday you may choose to get a second digital satellite receiver If both receivers are in the same room or if you are using an RF remote control or a remote control extender you may experience interference between signals To avoid this cross talk simply highlight the Receiver ID button and press SED on the remote control to be used for that specific digital satellite receiver
5. assembly Satellite antennas come in a variety of LNB configurations Your assembly may provide for receiving signals from multiple satellites and or distributing the signal to one or more satellite receivers Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket and base plate make adjustments easy during installation Once the satellite dish antenna has been properly positioned to point toward the satellites you should never need to adjust it again Mast LNE Support Arm Refer to the instructions in Chapter 4 Installing the Satellite Antenna or other satellite antenna installation instructions to Baza Plata AA determine the type of antenna you have The satellite dish antenna The Digital Satellite Receiver This digital satellite receiver is one of the most compact available today The basic features for setup installation and viewing programming can be accessed from the front panel keys The front of the digital satellite receiver Your access card is located behind the door on the right side of the digital satellite receiver This special card contains information about your level of service and holds pay per view purchase activity This card should not be removed except to protect the digital satellite receiver from unauthorized use or to replace the card when DIRECTV supplies a new one The power key G amp S is used to turn the digital satellite receiver on and off The power light located next to the power key w
6. exposed to water e If the DIRECTV PLUS System does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Other adjustments may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the DIRECTV PLUS System to its normal operation e Ifthe DIRECTV PLUS System has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged e When the DIRECTV PLUS System exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the technician verify that the replacements being used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacement parts specified by the DIRECTV PLUS System manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this DIRECTV PLUS System ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the DIRECTV PLUS System is in safe operating condition FEDERAL COMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC REG ULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission FCC The DIRECTV PLUS System complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules Part 15 compliance 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 p
7. 048 034 101 058 CODE NUMBER Yamaha Zenith 146 149 227 244 082 083 084 Aux CODE NUMBER Audio File 093 098 AOO ei 221 E Aiwa 111 114 117 156 170 199 Akal 181 233 Anam Bose 064 137 219 B amp K Carver 150 152 013 091 098 107 126 129 160 163 164 220 245 249 076 151 169 101 133 191 202 208 246 247 078 153 CE Clarion Denon Enlightened Audio Fisher 107 129 157 163 176 osgate 113 228 248 Audionics GE 216 123 Goldstar 110 BEUUEURCEOE 073 195 248 249 alo oO BID wo M Haital Hitachl 088 Penny Jesen poo S Jerrold 141 JVC Kenwood 112 198 252 096 104 119 125 148 151 163 171 173 242 Krell 223 Lexicon 215 250 Luxman 066 071 120 134 205 206 229 LXI 123 177 EEWO 126 162 185 186 224 228 VELE ULA 074 091 105 126 128 139 155 162 164 186 232 iaf Po po RIN N BY ok oro N e ALO Oy Mcintosh ondia MCS Mitsubishi 069 070 077 225 226 108 178 MEEN NAD 013 067 N i a Y w Co Qo CODE NUMBER 072 212 234 235 236 079 094 115 116 207 209 211 255 121 125 140 181 131 144 187 200 085 086 090 136 186 126 197 087 093 132 138 210 165 168 189 195 201 081 230 Quasar 131 187 RCA 109 213 166 Realistic 103 122 123 124 172 174 177 179 180 194 204 218 239 196 214 126 139 075 197 157 129 Aux NEV STi Niles Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Parasound Philips Pioneer Rotel Sansui Sanyo Samsung Scient
8. 1 For the larger oval multi LNB satellite dish refer to the assembly documentation included with the satellite dish If you are missing any parts contact the Customer Care Center at 1 800 274 8995 Your satellite dish antenna will need to be pointed at a satellite cluster located 22 300 miles in orbit above the equator To aim the satellite dish antenna at the satellites you need to know the azimuth and elevation angles The digital satellite receiver will assist you in determining these angles If you see the message Searching for satellite signal To access related utilities press Gp press the erp key Otherwise press keys in the following order to navigate to the INSTALLATION screen CIB o display the MAIN MENU e Aor to move the highlight over the Setup Menu button e amp to display the SETUP MENU e Aor to move the highlight over the Installation button e 2 to display the INSTALLATION screen Determine Where to Point Your Satellite Dish Antenna The INSTALLATION screen When you press S you will see a screen that assists you with the satellite dish antenna pointing and signal strength utilities Move the highlight to the Dish Type button and press S amp B You will need to specify the style of dish you have so that the pointing information will be accurate Press the amp or W keys on the remote control or receiver front panel until your preferred selection is bad ooi A 5 intext 2 ve highlighte
9. 150 055 158 Kenwood loyd LXI 34 003 009 017 Magin 040 Magnavox 067 031 034 041 068 154 160 064 Marantz 67 069 031 067 012 023 Marta MEM MEI Memorex 27 030 102 101 003 010 014 031 034 053 072 139 134 45 046 059 013 156 059 061 046 051 142 013 045 162 34 040 24 034 MGA Minolta Mitsubishi O ojoj 92 wo Oo mare aT Multitech NEC Nordmende Optonica Panasonic Pentax ojojoj oj B oe Be fo N wo oO RK ao fo K o eo O 053 054 70 133 031 066 161 13 031 063 156 Philco 031 034 067 Philips 31 067 034 101 054 071 Pilot 101 Pioneer 21 013 048 Portland 108 ener Quasar latcreltomslatetexe RCA 107 109 144 147 151 013 041 034 040 156 031 140 003 008 010 014 031 034 040 053 054 101 58 078 70 133 161 031 066 jojo o N w N o rf P Realistic i Rico PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER 102 040 032 104 107 109 112 113 115 120 122 125 159 043 048 135 022 003 010 102 007 014 134 017 037 044 129 131 112 159 003 008 009 010 013 014 Shintom 024 ignature Sony 056 057 058 003 052 149 031 155 Soundesign STS 013 STENE Symphonic 034 Tandy Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Th Toshiba 112 008 131 047 059 082 013 042 Totevision 040 101 Unitech Vector 012 Research ACCOR OTe O12 046 034 141 Videosonie Wards 003 013 024 031 034 040 053 054 017 131 012 043 034 039 072 080 056
10. Electric Code NEC and in particular Article 810 15 which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as well as to Article 820 33 which specifies that the satellite dish antenna cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical These codes require proper grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor satellite dish antenna and grounding of the connecting cable at a point where it enters the house or other building If you are having a professional installer make the installation the installer must observe installation codes This manual contains instructions on how to make the installation in compliance with the NEC If additional local installation codes apply contact local inspection authorities r X Sparial roun yy cable clamp _ Grounding Electric j Block service Coaxial equipment cable Grounding Ground conductors clamps Power service grounding electrode NEC Art 250 Fart H EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ELEC TRICALCODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT Water and Moisture WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture Lightning 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 th
11. RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM Setup Menu Many functions of your digital satellite receiver can be customized These settings may be modified and reviewed in the SETUP MENU Places to go from the SETUP MENU Fi The remaining buttons provide access to those features described in FAVA ph nisi greater detail in this chapter Current Settings Hoview rAVS g 4 5 Preferences Family m Siomai Strength VER Brand y Mitcutiern 1 The Preferences button takes you to the PREFERENCES screen where you can customize the appearance of the on screen guides and various menus The SETUP MENU H Limits The Limits button takes you to the LIMITS screen where you can establish restrictions on the use of the digital satellite receiver These restrictions include program rating limits and pay per view spending limits Chan Lists The Chan Lists button takes you to the CHANNEL LISTS screen where you can preset your favorite channel selections into four groupings Three lists can be named and used by different household members A fourth list is labeled Family and can be used to restrict access to channels to be viewed by everyone in the household TurboTune The TurboTune button takes you to the TURBOTUNE SETUP screen from which you may set the channels associated with the TurboTune feature See the chapter Watching DIRECTV PLUS System Programming for more information on using TurboTune Refer to the TurboTune section la
12. Silicone sealant e Hammer e Togglers Qty 4 e Washers 5 16 inch Qty 4 e Wrenches 3 8 inch 7 16 inch or adjustable e Machine screws 14 inch x 3 inch Qty 4 e Carpenter s level e Pencil or chalk e Electric drill Installation Procedure 1 Select a flat and secure site to install the satellite dish antenna base plate 2 Tap the cinder blocks with a hammer to locate the hollow center cores 3 Place the base plate so the outside holes are positioned over the hollow center cores of the cinder block Do not drill into the mortar between the cinder blocks incer b as i i Outside soles PAGE 4 9 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL 4 Using acarpenter s level plumb the satellite dish antenna mast in at least two different locations on the side of the mast as shown These two measurements should be at right angles to each other If the Cerpenier a level mast is plumb aligned vertically with the bubble level go to Zurik vial Nas step 5 Otherwise loosen the pivot bolt and adjustment nuts see 3upae diagram 5 Rotate the mast until it is plumb with the level then tighten the pivot bolt and alignment nuts If you are still unable to align the 7255 muat mast with the level try using wooden shims If they do not eee correct the problem you will need to find another install site 6 Use a pencil to mark the location of the top left out
13. along with your VCR to record programs unattended The SCHEDULER can be used to automatically tune to a program at a specific date and time or at a specific time on a repeating basis With the model HIRD E2 digital satellite receiver you can have programs taped automatically If you have the model HIRD E1 digital satellite receiver you may choose to also program your VCR s timer to achieve unattended recording When using the PreSelect To Tape feature on the model HIRD E2 the following steps must be completed for the digital satellite receiver to perform unattended recording The SCHEDULER screen e Attach the VCR Control cable as described in the chapter Setting Up Your DIRECTV PLUS System e Use the VCR SETUP utility as described in the chapter The Digital Satellite Receiver s Menu System e Set your VCR to match the output of the digital satellite receiver This could be either RF channel 3 or 4 or A V phono or S video e Insert a recordable videotape of sufficient length in the VCR e Leave the VCR turned ON Things to do in the SCHEDULER screen The EVENT TIMER screen displays up to seven rows of events You can use the W key to scroll through the events There are multiple settings for the On column a check mark v for viewing only or on the HIRD E2 model a videotape symbol E29 for taping Editing an event The Events portion of the screen displays up to seven previously scheduled even
14. audio video cable from the VIDEO output from either the digital satellite receiver if available or the VCR to the video input on the TV Also connect the left and right audio outputs from the same device that the video is coming from and connect them to the TV If you have a stereo system you may be able to achieve big speaker sound See the Hook Up to a Stereo System section for the necessary connections If your hookup is complete move on to the Finishing Up section Hook Up the RF Signals Look at the back of your TV and VCR for RF inputs These may be labeled 75 OHM 300 OHM CABLE FROM ANTENNA VHF or UHF These could appear either as a pair of screws or an F type connector as on the back of the digital satellite receiver The RF cable and jack If your TV or VCR does not have threaded F type connectors you will need to obtain adapters which convert the round F type RG 6 or RG 59 cable to the connectors on your PAGE 2 3 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL TV and or VCR These are sold separately and should be available from your dealer or an electronics hardware store To connect your VCR use a coaxial cable to connect the OUTTO TV from the digital satellite receiver to the RF input section on your VCR This is the first place where an adapter may be needed if your VCR doesn t have the F type connector To connect your TV connect a coaxial cable from the RF o
15. building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Power Lines Extreme care must be taken when installing and adjusting or maintaining the outdoor antenna and connecting cable especially in the vicinity of overhead power lines electric lights or power circuits When installing the outdoor antenna or cable extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Cleaning Unplug this DIRECTV PLUS System from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Objectand Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this DIRECTV PLUS System product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltages or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the DIRECTV PLUS System Servicing Do not attempt to service this DIRECTV PLUS System yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this DIRECTV PLUS System from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e Tf liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen into the DIRECTV PLUS System or it has been
16. can see the channel call sign and number titles and program start and end times When you see something you like then press SED to tune to the channel You may also directly enter a channel number to advance the OneLine Guide to that channel The other filter keys including O for movies for sports and for news as well as the QP key will also control the content of the OneLine Guide Pressing the key will cancel the OneLine Guide The OneLine Guide TurboTune The TurboTune feature provides access to nine of your preferred channels on top of the current video The TurboTune panel is displayed by pressing the remote control rp key while watching video as long as there are no messages prompting you to press ED for some other purpose TurboTune is not accessible from the front panel arp key The TurboTune panel displays nine channel tags These channels can be specified via the TurboTune button on the SETUP MENU The header area of the panel displays the title of the program currently airing on the highlighted channel tag You can choose one of the nine by moving the highlight over the desired channel and pressing SE A shortcut to moving the highlight is to press the remote control numbers that corresponds with the on screen position of the desired channel In the example on the right press 7 for CNN The TurboTune panel AlphaTune AlphaTune enables you to tune to a channel by spelling a channel s call sign r
17. can be used the supplied batteries need to be installed First unsnap the battery cover from the back of the remote control Install each fresh battery as shown making sure that the and on each battery line up with the marks in the battery compartment Next snap the cover back onto the remote control Refer to Programming Your Remote Control for setting the codes to control the devices in your entertainment system Battery installation Choosing the Best PAGE 2 1 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Connection for Your Entertainment System There are a number of ways to connect the digital satellite receiver depending on the other audio video equipment you wish to use The simplest hookups are described in the following sections a SSS SS e E EE aa 4 y g cha 420 1A Max 60HZ om WY a lig A ET Aoo VEO CONTROL llill A I tsa ae gi li RI il 000 O IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV Possible connections Note that the HIRD E1 does not include the 2 set of audio and video jacks the VCR control jack or the RF remote jack Before connecting the digital satellite receiver to your entertainment system you should connect the phone line This can be done by plugging one end of the provided telephone cabl
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19. connector that you are looking for on the back of the digital satellite receiver If neither the TV ii nor VCR has this jack proceed to the Hook Up the Audio Video Signals section The S video cable and jack This hookup will give you the sharpest picture of any of the hookups Also this hookup will allow you to view DIRECTV PLUS System programming and local terrestrial broadcast simultaneously on TVs with picture in picture PIP feature When using this hookup you cannot use the digital satellite receiver as a switch to choose between DIRECTV PLUS System programming and local terrestrial broadcasts Instead you will use the input selection that your TV and or VCR offers to select the source PAGE 2 2 SETTING UP THE DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM If your VCR has S video input use an S video cable to connect the digital satellite receiver s S VIDEO output to the S video input on your VCR Also connect one pair of the digital satellite receiver s audio outputs Left and Right to the audio inputs on your VCR If your TV has S video input connect an S video cable from the S VIDEO output either from the digital satellite receiver if available or the VCR to the S video input on the TV Also connect the left and right audio outputs from the same device that the S video is coming from and connect them to the TV If you have a stereo system you may be able to achieve big speaker sound See the Hook Up to a Ste
20. control or on the digital satellite receiver s front panel The remaining buttons provide access to those features described in greater detail in this chapter Setup The Setup button will take you to the SETUP MENU which provides access to infrequently changed setup options of the digital satellite receiver Scheduler The Scheduler button takes you to the SCHEDULER screen where you can program and edit automated channel changing events Events can be programmed to occur either once or multiple times Check Mail The Check Mail button takes you to the CHECK MAIL screen The mail feature enables DIRECTV to inform you about upcoming special events programming changes offers and other important information Purchases The Purchases button takes you to the PURCHASES screen where you can review your recent pay per view activity including past and advance purchases Help The Help button takes you to the ASSISTANCE screen It should be your first stop when you need help or have a question Think of this feature as a quick reference manual Lock Unlock This bottom button displays a pop up panel to activate or deactivate the LOCK It is labeled either Lock or Unlock indicating the option available depending on the current status of the digital satellite receiver lock If the digital satellite receiver is locked you will see a small lock icon just below the date and time at the top of the screen PAGE 7 2 THE DIGITAL SATELLITE
21. display the SPENDING LIMIT pop up panel When the digital satellite receiver is locked the passcode will be needed to change the ratings limit Use the number keys on the remote control to set the limit or use the and W keys to increase or decrease each digit Use the 4 and gt keys to highlight the digit that you want to change The maximum limit is 655 per event Highlight OK and press S to confirm the entered amount The SPENDING pop up panel Channel Lists Channel Lists are provided to help you organize the hundreds of available channels into groupings that suit the needs of your household Each list can contain as many or as few channels as you would like You can customize these groupings in a variety of ways For example Fav A could be Dad s favorite channels Fav B could be Mom s favorites Fav C could be the EI kids channels and Family could be all channels that Mom and Dad AJA are Ss wc have deemed appropriate for the entire family Each of the lists with ida ils E E E the exception of Family can be renamed CHANHE ee ary Vide oer ery NOTE Once the digital satellite receiver is locked only existing Family list channels will be accessible If the Family list has not had channels added to it no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the digital satellite receiver To avoid this inconvenience set up the Family list before locking the digital satellite receiver The CHANNEL LIS
22. found on a label located on the bottom of this equipment TABLE OF CONTENTS A FIRST LOOK AT THE DIRECTV PLUS DIGITAL SATELLITE What You Should Do Furst cccccccccccccsccsssssssessessees 1 1 How Does All This Work oseese 1 1 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 2 The Satellite Antenna 1 2 The Digital Satellite Receiver eecsceccereeees 1 2 The Remote Contolera nihii 1 4 SETTING UP YOUR DIRECTV PLUS INSTALLING REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIEG 2 1 CHOOSING THE BEST CONNECTION FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM cccscccssccsssesssesseessscseees 2 1 Hook Up the Audio S video Signals 0 2 2 Hook Up the Audio Video Signals 2 3 Hook Up the RF Signals Hook Up to a Stereo System Pusing Up erai aaa aa E E RRE CONNECTING THE VCR CONTROL CABLE 2 5 CONTROLLING THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER ss00000 3 1 FRONT PANEL VS REMOTE CONTROL KEY6 3 1 BASIC NAVIGATION cissi cirese i estian 3 1 INSTALLING THE SATELLITE ANTENNA sessssessesesessossssnossenesaesossnsessssse 470 DETERMINE WHERE TO POINT YOUR SATELLITE TESTA INTIMA cc 5s coccse esses cdscevseccevdsncgcnccesvencenseeseteees The INSTALLATION screen ALIGNMENT RESULT Pop up Panel 4 3 CHOOSING THE ANTENNA INSTALLATION SITE 4 4 SELECTING A MOUNTING OPTION cccseeseseeseeeee 4 5 INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA ONTO A WOODEN SURFACE 40 lt cssccscssessescsessces saves ierte cers 4
23. the AUX key to control a different PAGE 8 4 PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL component at some future time you can restore the remote control s capability to control the auxiliary component s volume by simply repeating these two steps Assigning a Device to a Different Device Key You can assign a component to a mode key that has a different label For example you can assign a second TV to the AUX key 1 Begin the programming process as described earlier i e Press and hold the AUX key and then press the Mute key Then release both keys 2 Press the device key associated with the type of device you wish to assign to the AUX key Establish the correct code either by scanning or direct code entry 4 Press the AUX key to store the code onto the AUX key PAGE 8 5 QUESTIONS APPENDIX AND ANSWERS Questions Did we forget to tell you something Many people over time have questions about their DIRECTV PLUS System We have compiled the most common of these questions and the answers in this appendix We hope they help Q Thad a signal but now I am getting a message Searching for satellite signal To access related utilities press ED What happened A Rain clouds and snow can affect the satellite signal reception This loss of signal is temporary Also check for new growth on trees and bushes that could be blocking the signal One other possibility is that the wind or someone has moved
24. the VCR SETUP screen see chapter Your Digital Satellite Receiver s Menu System e Set your VCR to match the output of the digital satellite receiver This could be either RF channel 3 or 4 or A V phono or S video e Insert a recordable videotape of sufficient length in the VCR e Leave the VCR turned ON PreSelecting Programs for Viewing Programs that are PreSelected for viewing will be identified on the on screen guide with a check mark before the program title An additional press of the 339 key will return the status to not scheduled Canceling PreSelected Programs To cancel a PreSelected a program find the upcoming program you wish to cancel and press the key until the check mark or videotape icon is no longer shown If the program is currently airing you will need to delete the event from the SCHEDULER screen accessed from the MAIN MENU PAGE 6 3 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL The PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL The PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL without descriptions The PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL with descriptions The PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL displays 14 hours of programming Up to 12 channels can be seen at one time This number is reduced to 9 if the program description option is enabled The largest area of the PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL made up of cells is known as the program grid Some cells have arrows indicating that the program started at an earl
25. the View button and pressing SED If the program is a PPV event you may need to complete the purchase process either on screen or by calling DIRECTV before the program can actually be viewed PreSelect PreSelect is one of the handiest features of your DIRECTV PLUS System You can use it to plan your evening or weekend viewing then let the system do the rest PreSelect will initiate a drop down menu offering your PreSelect options PAGE 6 9 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL You can perform the PreSelect capability from within the on screen guides Simply highlight the program you want schedule and press the SE key Each press of the SE key cycles through the available options To View will mark the selected program to be automatically tuned in when it airs At the right time the digital satellite receiver will turn on and tune to the appropriate channel Your selected programs will be identified on the on screen guide with a check mark v before the program title To Tape is on offered on the HIRD E2 model It is very similar to To View however if you have connected your VCR to the digital satellite receiver via the IR cable and have properly set the VCR code from the Setup Menu the chosen program will be recorded at the correct time If the digital satellite receiver turned itself on to record the program it will also remember to turn itself back off after the program ends Programs you have schedule
26. the base plate from the cinder block 14 Drill three 12 inch holes for the outside holes T gt 15 Repeat steps 8 through 12 to install togglers in the three drilled holes 16 Install the base mast assembly using the 3 inch x 14 20 machine screws and four 5 16 inch washers 17 Tighten the four machine screws With the base plate and mast installed proceed to the section titled Attaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support Arm later in this chapter PAGE 4 10 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Metal Pole The satellite dish antenna can be installed onto a metal pole You will not be using the base plate or mast included with the satellite dish antenna for this procedure Store these items in case you decide to move the satellite dish antenna to a new location in the future Have the following tools and materials handy during this process e Hole digging tools e Guy wires and e Metal pole 14 inch wooden stakes inside diameter e Wheelbarrow or we schedule 40 concrete mixing box e Hacksaw galvanized water pipe e Carpenter s level e 40 pound bag of 6 foot length quick setting concrete minimum e Pencil or chalk Qty 4 Installation Procedure 1 Use a hacksaw to cut the bottom edge of the pole at a 45 angle as shown This prevents the pole from rotating in the concrete over time q Pale Cut this sectian fram tie pe e 2 Dig a ho
27. the complementary screen This means that if you are viewing history on the PURCHASES screen you will have the Upcoming button offered Conversely if you are viewing upcoming on the PURCHASES screen you will have the History button offered in the Places To Go area Things to do on the PURCHASES screen Purchase History The Purchase History displays recently viewed pay per view events that will be or have been charged to you You will not see events you purchased but later canceled or cancelable events that were purchased but which the digital satellite receiver never tuned to will not appear Events that were ordered by directly calling DIRECTV will also not appear on this list You cannot remove events from this list Reported events will disappear from this list as the digital satellite receiver needs space to log more recent purchases You will see the event channel title the start date and time and the cost for each purchase There may be more events than can fit on the screen You can access these by using the W key or 0 key If you need to discuss an event with DIRECTV highlight the questioned event and press SBD Additional information will be displayed Upcoming Purchases The Upcoming Purchases screen displays PPV events you have purchased but not yet viewed or purchased but never viewed Events that were ordered by calling DIRECTV will not appear on this list You will see the event channel title the start date and time
28. to override the lock as described in this chapter Menu Overview Digital satellite receiver menus have been designed to provide a logical and convenient way to access system features and settings The basic screen layout of each menu is divided into several distinct areas They are as follows e Title date and time Across the top of the screen you will see the title of the current menu on the left hand edge and the date and time on the right hand edge e Advisory messages Along the bottom of the screen you will see an area that is dedicated to providing a brief explanation of the currently highlighted on screen button e Places to go Down the left hand edge of the screen is a variety of buttons These buttons usually navigate you to different screens The top two buttons on the list are always Done and Video The Done button will take you back one level The Video button will return you to the most recently watched channel This button is provided in case you are using the digital satellite receiver s front panel and don t have access to the remote control If the remote control is handy pressing the key is an easier way to return to your program The information banner will appear briefly or you can erase it quickly by pressing the ap key again e Things to do This largest portion of the screen is dedicated to topics associated with the current menu Contents usually include buttons for changing settings or checking the
29. try to improve the signal strength reading When you are satisfied that you have achieved the strongest signal tighten the elevation bolts You may choose to try different transponders Each transponder transmits multiple programs at a time The transponder displayed when entering the screen represents the one associated with the last viewed program or 02 if no program has been viewed By moving the highlight to the transponder area you can enter a number from 01 to 32 Different transponders may show varying signal strengths This is not indicative of any problem unless the variations are extreme such as 40 and 90 In the event of signal reception problems customer service representatives may ask for information such as signal strength on a different transponder Do not change transponders trying to find the best signal since the transponder will automatically change to the one that corresponds with the satellite channels that you view Authorizing Your Service To confirm that the satellite dish antenna is properly adjusted to receive signals try to receive promotional channels from DIRECTV If you can receive them you can now arrange to receive your DIRECTV PLUS System programming 24 hours a day 7 days a week at the following number DIRECTV 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 You can enjoy over 200 available channels of digitally delivered sports movies news and family entertainment Check with DIRECTV regarding details available off
30. you have chosen is not where people or equipment could hit the satellite dish antenna PAGE 4 4 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA DANGER Do not select a location to install the satellite dish antenna near power lines You can be killed if the satellite dish antenna comes into contact with electric power lines e Do not contact overhead power lines e Check the distance to any nearby power lines before starting installation Stay at least 20 feet away from all power lines e If any part of the satellite dish antenna or mast assembly comes into contact with a power line call your local power company Do not try to remove it yourself They will remove it safely Selecting a Mounting Option Now that you have chosen where you want to install your satellite dish antenna you need to select the appropriate mounting Use the options described below to determine the section of this chapter that you should advance to All installations require grounding per NEC 810 15 and NEC 820 33 Installing the satellite dish antenna on the side of your house Do not install on vinyl or aluminum siding See the section titled Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna Onto a Wooden Surface Installing the satellite dish antenna on a cinder block or masonry surface See the section titled Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna Onto a Cinder Block Surface Installing th
31. 0 089 105 160 127 143 133 anyo 007 020 053 057 082 Scott 004 028 043 048 143 ears 015 030 028 094 004 007 057 082 143 160 167 081 004 014 019 022 028 143 029 088 Philips Pioneer Portland Proscan Proton Realistic Runco Sampo Samsung harp Siemens Signature Sony 001 085 126 166 079 Soundesign 028 003 004 043 Spectricon 112 SSS Supre Macy 002 070 003 059 060 063 064 127 160 164 044 917 Sylvania Sylvester Symphonics 194 052 Tandy Tatung Technics 034 080 Techwood Teknika 002 003 004 024 028 043 072 101 143 Telerent Tera Tmk Toshiba 015 030 007 040 062 101 Universal 008 009 Video Concepts 146 idtech 004 MEE 004 019 064 008 009 028 060 061 063 072 074 143 164 165 EE ale E ONERE 076 120 Yamaha 070 004 York 004 Yupiteru 043 Zenith 072 073 095 103 Zonda 016 043 046 124 125 142 146 VCR CODE NUMBER Ampro 072 Anam 031 APENES 012 023 039 043 Brooksonic Canon Capehart 108 Craig OTEA VEIUGEE 031 041 156 Deawoo 117 119 005 116 007 010 Dayton Dimensia 156 DBX Dynatech Electrohome merson 036 037 046 101 129 131 138 017 031 044 152 157 153 Fisher 003 008 009 010 Funai 034 GE 031 072 144 147 063 151 107 109 156 126 Go Video 040 132 136 Goldstar 101 123 012 013 114 BEWERKEN 012 045 Hitachi 004 026 034 063 137 150 156 31 Instantreplay JCL JCPenny Jensen JVC oj oJ wo mare 012 013 040 101 156 066 43 048 050 043 130 060 012 031
32. 6 INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA ONTO A BRICK SURFACE 5 oiccccccsckcacccsvsccdsestedsesscsaesies cevestecss 4 9 INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA ONTO A CINDER BLOCK SURFACE eeccescsseesssssscseseeeees 4 10 INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA ONTO A METAL POLE oaeen oo epe rn hrr ERE 4 12 ATTACHING THE REFLECTOR ONTO THE LNB SUPPORT ARM eresia cases ccececoncssedsecetercessecestes donde 4 13 Assembling the Satellite Dish Antenna 4 13 ATTACHING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA ASSEMBLY TO THE MAST OR POLE cceee 4 14 GROUNDING THE METAL POLE MOUNT 5 4 14 GROUNDING THE BASE PLATE cccscccesssseseeseeee 4 15 INSTALLING AND ROUTING THE LNB COAXIAL CONNECTING THE COAXIAL CABLE TO TALAD man oN 4 17 Installation Procedu cicccccccccesccscccccsivcedenseavss 4 17 ATTACHING THE LNB TO THE LNB SUPPORT APM e E RRRA A RRES 4 17 ROUTING THE LNB CABLE TO THE SATELLITE ARSEN DSE T RT A E TE 4 17 CONNECTING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA 4 18 POSITIONING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA 4 18 The INSTALLATION Screen 4 19 Pointing the Satellite Dish Antenna Using the Bok MeO rei a aa neaei 4 19 AUTHORIZING YOUR SERVICE ccccccccssesssssssseseees 4 21 WATCHING PROGRAMS ON DIRECTV PLUS essesesesecereesoroeseeeseeeeseese 5 1 BASIC CHANNEL CHANGING eesssseeseesesesseesrressees 5 1 The Channel Bannet The Information Banner The OneLine Guide DPD OT RE occas ca
33. ECTV PLUS SYSTEM It is recommended that you have your DIRECTV PLUS System professionally installed This is due to safety issues electrical codes and assurance of a quality installation If you should choose to perform the installation yourself please pay special attention to the precautions in the front of this manual and refer to the chapter Installing and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Antenna You may also want to obtain the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately This chapter provides step by step instructions for setting up your DIRECTV PLUS System and connecting it to your television or entertainment system The carton includes the digital satellite receiver itself an access card already installed in the digital satellite receiver behind the door a remote control batteries included cables and documentation Contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged Please save all packing materials until the installation of your system is complete in case anything needs to be returned You now need to decide where you want to place the digital satellite receiver Choose a location near your TV where the power cord or cables will not be inadvertently disconnected The location should also be well ventilated Do not set electronic components or other objects including this manual on top of the digital satellite receiver or otherwise block its cooling vents Installing Remote Control Batteries Before the remote control
34. ELL This guide style displays several rows of channels with columns indicating the time period of the programming Cells occupy the main portion of the screen with program titles in them This layout makes it very easy to se what programming at what time is being offered The SM CELL portion of the guide style name refers to the fact that there is only one line of text associated with each program title While this could cause the title to be cut short it also allows for a large number of channels to be displayed simultaneously PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL This guide style like the SM CELL style displays several rows of channels with columns indicating the time period of the programming Cells occupy the main portion of the screen with program titles in them This layout makes it very easy to see what The Guide pop up menu PAGE 6 1 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL programming at what time is being offered The LG CELL portion of the guide style name refers to the fact that there is two lines of text associated with each program title While this provides more space for the program titles and for channel tags it also reduces the number of channels to be displayed simultaneously TITLE GUIDE The guide style is convenient when you are looking for a program that is coming on in the next few hours that you know the title of but just don t know the channel it will be on In this guide style program
35. GRAM GUIDE LG CELL without descriptions The PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL with descriptions The PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL displays two hours of programming Up to 8 channels can be seen at one time This number is reduced to 6 if the program description option is enabled The largest area of the PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL made up of cells is known as the program grid Some cells have arrows indicating that the program started at an earlier time or continues until a later time than displayed in the grid Each grid cell approximates the duration of the associated program A time line spanning the width of the guide indicates the show times of the programs being displayed The list of blocks running down the left hand side are the channel tags Depending on the Channel Tag Name Number or Logos option specified in the system s PREFERENCES screen described in the chapter The Digital Satellite Receiver s Menu System the tags may display the channel numbers and call signs or network logos Also the Channel Sort Name or Number option specified in the system s PREFERENCES screen will dictate whether the channels are listed by channel number or alphabetically by call sign To navigate the guide use the 4 W lt and gt keys You can continue to press the or W keys to scroll more program offerings onto the screen Pressing EP on any title will direct you to the INFORMATION screen Use Q and K to scroll through the guide entr
36. IDEO PHONE JACK SATELLITE IN ipa E en EE a as S J aes ESSER ANT APR SATS PSTN ENERET AEEA EArt a TED SC STEP EL OT SA LBP E NETL NESE WEE ES NES IY DH REISS DETR SLT E EOE N TA RS POVA Max 60H CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DONOT OPEN n patent numbers 48318034577218 ari 4819098 licensed for non commerciat only ised under one or more of te following U S patents 4 708 421 5 980 277 5478208 3 478 288 arid SA34 754 Use lily reseed Manutactiyed oy Nughas Network Systems The rear of the digital satellite receiver The rear of the digital satellite receiver has numerous jacks for connection to your audio video entertainment system You will also find the power cord permanently connected to the back Note Model HIRD E1 does not provide the upper row of audio and video jacks the VCR CONTROL or the RF REMOTE The SATELLITE IN F type jack is for connecting the cable from your satellite dish antenna to the digital satellite receiver Be sure that you use RG 6 cable only The IN FROM ANTF type jack is an input where you can connect the cable from an RF terrestrial source such as an off air antenna or cable TV service This is not where you should connect the cable from the satellite dish The OUTTO TV F type jack is an RF output which you may connect to your TV or VCR depending on your entertainment system Not
37. ION Where you see this alert symbol ER CAUTION and the WARNING or CAUTION 20 NOT OPEN heading strictly follow the waming instructionsto avoid personal injury CAUT ON TG REDUCE THE R lt O ELECTRIS SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVEN OHN BACK NO USER SE VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SENVICING TO QUALIFIED SENVICE FENSONNEL DANGER Electric shock hazard Where you see these symbol and the DANGER heading strictly follow the waming instructionsto avoid electric shock injury THESE ALERTS APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL DANGER WARNING Do not select a location to install the satellite dish antenna near power lines You can be For your own safety follow these important killed if the satellite dish antenna comes into safety rules contact with electric powerlines e Perform as many functions as possible e Do not contact overhead power lines on the ground e Check the distance to any nearby power e Do not install the satellite dish antenna lines before starting installation Stay at on a rainy or windy day least 20 feet away from all power lines e If you start to drop the satellite dish e If any part of the satellite dish antenna or antenna or mast assembly get away mast assembly comes into contact with a from it and let it fall power line call your local power company Do not try to remove it yourself They will remove it safely CAUTION Local electric codes and the National Electric Code NEC require the sa
38. IRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL The Remote Control The HRMC 1 and HRMC 5 remote controls can control your DIRECTV PLUS System and most TV brands as well as VCRs The HRMC 5 can additionally control many other auxiliary devices such as cable boxes amplifiers and laser disc players The remote control uses an invisible infrared light to send signals to your components when you press the keys You must aim the remote control toward the component for it to receive the command The mode keys across the top of the remote control enable you to specify the device you intend to control This is important since many devices share the same keys such as the E gt key and the numeric keys You must press the appropriate device key before pressing a command key to make sure the remote control sends the right signal to the right device The only keys that deviate from the rule are the blue keys as they are always o associated with the digital satellite receiver Four directional keys will cause the on screen highlight to move in the direction you want The keys will be referred to as 4 P A and V The select key HE is one of the most important keys Pressing the a ol 5 0 P key will tell the digital satellite receiver that you wish to choose the highlighted item The arch of keys below the power and mode keys control frequently used functions These include special action D informa
39. Remember to set your remote control to the desired code first For information regarding changing the remote control code see the chapter Programming Your Remote Control Screen Ratio Screen Ratio should be set to 4 3 for most televisions which is the default This indicates that you are using a standard format television screen However if you have a wide screen television you may want to change this setting to the 76 9 option While setting this option to the wrong format will not harm your TV it may cause a distorted picture The ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen Channel Lock The Channel Lock setting provides a way for you to set your digital satellite receiver to permanently stay on a specified channel When the setting is anything other than the digital satellite receiver will always power up on that channel and will ignore any attempts to change the channel To allow channel changing to function again set this option back to Input Key The Input Key option allows you to enable or disable the functionality of the D key on your remote control This is useful if you are not using the local TV pass through capability of your digital satellite receiver and want to avoid getting a snowy picture from inadvertent presses of the AD key Please note that the pass through capability happens automatically when the digital satellite receiver is powered off PAGE 7 9 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYS
40. TEMS OWNER S MANUAL Demo Mode The Demo Mode is a feature that is primarily intended for in store presentations When enabled the digital satellite receiver will step through a variety of features and display messages decribing these features While pressing any key will allow you to regain operation of your digital satellite receiver this is only temporary After several minutes of non interaction the demonstration will begin again To stop the demonstration mode permanently disable the Demo Mode via this button Factory Defaults If you ever want to reset the digital satellite receiver preferences select the Factory Defaults button The LIMITS screen provides settings to help you control the viewing restrictions of satellite programming These limits when accompanied by the CHANNEL LISTS put a great degree of control in your hands For the TV Timer Rating and Spending limits to be enforced O Don Spam the digital satellite receiver must be locked as described earlier Vide bata dd in this chapter Places to go from the LIMITS screen TV Timer The TV Timer is only available on the HIRD E2 digital satellite receiver When you select TV Allow the TV TIMER screen will be presented If your receiver is locked you will need to enter your 7 ion i passcode to access this screen The LIMITS screen up 20 TY Tener Setup OM Hours afowed From the TV TIMER screen you can specify the hours that satellite programm
41. TS setup screen PAGE 7 11 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Places to go from the CHANNEL LISTS screen Rename When you highlight the Rename button and press the 33 gt key a Rename List pop up menu appears You can choose any of the first three lists to be renamed The All Family and Top 10 lists cannot be renamed Once you have selected a list a Rename List entry keyboard pop up panel appears You can highlight the desired letter using the Avy 4 and gt keys Press E to enter the letter When you have finished choose OK Auto Set AutoSet is designed to help in the initial programming of your channel lists When you select the Auto Set button a pop up menu appears showing each of the channel lists Highlight and select a channel list to be programmed Once selected the Auto Set Progress pop up status panel appears It will take several minutes for the digital satellite receiver to scan through all channels and determine which ones you are authorized to receive The results of this scan will be stored in the designated channel list Note Auto Set may exclude some channels such as the Music Choice channels or include some pay per view channels This does not mean that the digital satellite receiver is faulty These channels were excluded or included due to the digital satellite receiver s analysis process You may edit the lists manually to correct these oversights Clear You may decide to re
42. Using a compass like the one shown hold the compass level so that the needle can rotate freely When the needle stops rotating it will be pointing north Doing so carefully so as not to disturb the needle rotate the body of the compass so that the 0 or N marks printed on the compass align with the painted end of the needle The compass is now aligned with magnetic north Note Large metal structures such as air conditioning units and steel beams near the compass may greatly reduce its accuracy If you are near such structures move several feet away and repeat the measurement to verify the readings 3 Draw an imaginary line from the center of the compass to the azimuth value you recorded above This is the direction for pointing the satellite dish antenna toward the satellites Use a rock or some other object to mark the location where you are standing then pick a landmark in the distance that aligns with Example 1 the magnetic azimuth bearing or mark the azimuth in some 225 Azimuth way Example 2 160 Azimuth 4 Verify that there are no obstructions such as buildings or trees blocking the view to the satellite as shown in the diagram Remember that trees that are small or do not have leaves now could grow to ultimately block the clear line of sight Gaod View Zs Poor Viaw CC a C ear lire of sigh no Obst cced ine of sight A wa abstructoss in ihe way va trees are olocking ihe sig1 5 Make sure that the site
43. Using the same procedure as setting the start time set the program Duration as hours and minutes As before use to advance to the Frequency column The Frequency column is very versatile Using the A and Y keys you can specify when or how often the event occurs Your choices are Today Tomorrow Every Mon Every Tue Every Wed Every Thu Every Fri Every Sat Every Sun Everyday Mon Fri or to specify an exact date If you are specifying a date enter the numbers using the remote control in month day format The year will be set automatically Events can be scheduled up to eleven months in advance Once you have set the Frequency advance using the key Review your settings and choose OK Otherwise choose Cancel to delete the edits made to this event Check Mail The CHECK MAIL feature of the digital satellite receiver enables DIRECTV to notify you about important information upcoming special events offers and other promotional programming Mon Sep 20 Hoad Hastaee When new messages are received a new mail icon appears at the top of all menu screens This indicator will remain on the menus until you have read the new message When you highlight the Check Mail button the advisory message at the bottom of the screen indicates if there are any messages to read If there are you can press 339 to access the CHECK MAIL screen The CHECK MAIL screen Things to do in the CHECK MAIL screen Message The M
44. all or some surface to protect it Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the LNB Installation Procedure 1 Make sure your satellite receiver is unplugged Connecting the LNB cable to the LNB while the satellite receiver is plugged in could permanently damage your Single output LNB LNB 2 If you installed the satellite dish antenna assembly onto a metal pole go to step 3 Otherwise route the coaxial cable s through the mast and LNB support arm and then continue on to step 4 3 Route the coaxial cable s along the outside of the pole and inside the LNB support arm 4 Insert the cable into the cable clip This ensures that there will be enough slack in the cable if you need to remove the LNB later If Note that your LNB style may vary slightly you are routing two cables use a cable tie to bind the cables together then insert one of the cables into the cable clip 5 Attach the coaxial cable s onto the LNB as shown Attaching the LNB to the LNB Support Arm 1 Slide the cable connection end of the LNB into the D shaped opening in the LNB support arm so that the LNB points toward the reflector The end of the LNB may be rectangular or D shaped however either type will fit PAGE 4 15 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL 2 Insert the correct size retainer screw into the LNB mounting hole Two sizes of this screw are provided to accommodate either LNB style 3 Use the appropriate scre
45. and the cost for each purchase There may be more events than can fit on the screen You can access these by using the W key or fOkey If you would like to cancel an event highlight the event in question and press SED A pop up panel will be displayed where you may be given the opportunity to cancel your purchase Be aware that cancellation of some events may not be possible Lock Unlock When you first receive your satellite system it will be unlocked i e no limits or restrictions are in effect To enforce the limits spending ratings and Family favorite list you must lock the system When the button on the MAIN MENU reads Lock no lock symbol appears at the top of the menu screen indicating that the system is unlocked NOTE Once the digital satellite receiver is locked only existing Family list channels will be accessible If the Family list does not have channels on it no channels can be viewed without first PAGE 7 6 THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM unlocking the digital satellite receiver To avoid this inconvenience verify the contents of the Family list before locking the digital satellite receiver Locking Procedure When the Lock button is selected the LOCK SYSTEM pop up panel is displayed Use the 4 and Y The LOCK pop up panel keys or the remote control number keys to enter a four digit passcode of your choosing If you enter the code using the number keys you will not see the numbers a
46. arding professional installation Successfully installing and obtaining the satellite signals can be a time consuming and tedious task For that reason it is highly recommended that you contact a professional installer to get you up and running The warranty covering your DIRECTV PLUS System assumes professional installation and may not apply in self installation situations since improper installation could damage the various components or cause undesired performance If you decide to install the satellite dish antenna yourself we recommend you purchase the Do It Yourself Installation Kit It contains many items you will need to complete most installations You will need some of the following tools depending on your installation e FElectric drill e Wrenches 3 8 inch e Sledge hammer 5 16 inch 7 16 inch e Drill bits 1 8 inch e Flat blade screwdriver 3 16 inch 1 2 inch e Hammer masonry e Phillips screwdriver e Hole digging tools e Carpenter s level e Cinometer or e Wheelbarrow or protractor e Pencil or chalk concrete mixing box e Tape measure e Hacksaw PAGE 4 1 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL For the traditional 18 satellite dish confirm that you have all of the components listed below e Steel reflector 1 e LNB 1 e Flat head screws 4 e Mast 1 e 14 inch nuts 5 e 14 20 x inch e Base plate 1 e Retainer screw 2 groaning GOTH e LNB support arm 1 e Cable clip
47. atech 062 Electrohome 024 076 120 143 Emerson 004 005 028 043 047 048 050 051 076 120 143 151 153 154 155 070 096 191 007 057 Funal 028 043 Futuretech 043 GE 160 165 161 070 008 009 034 056 073 074 130 155 167 004 145 004 106 110 112 119 127 143 193 004 011 004 009 010 012 023 075 143 007 072 o A a oo oO A oo Fisher o q N ojoo O oj AA fo wo oO X N fo BK foe oO N wo Goldstar EEUVET Hitachi nfinity JBL JCPenny 070 004 008 009 030 065 101 160 024 143 156 Jensen JVC KEC Kenwood 070 001 Kloss 002 059 KMC 143 KTV 043 143 154 070 Kuehn odgenet Logik Lauxman LXI Magnavox 038 001 083 034 fo o En A Dj D es wo Al A oj Q O NN O AY Co po F ojojo N OIN NIN A PO N N 007 015 052 081 160 164 059 070 003 004 060 061 063 064 022 094 127 160 METETA 070 164 Matsui Memorex Metz 088 i Minerva 088 Mitsubishi MTC PAGE 8 2 TELEVISION CODE NUMBER NAD 015 025 NEC 070 040 016 056 024 130 134 019 004 Nikei 043 Onking 043 Onwa 043 Optonica 019 081 Panasonic 034 080 056 164 Philco 164 070 003 059 060 064 004 056 063 024 164 093 038 005 059 127 070 003 004 025 070 004 018 023 190 004 143 065 160 161 167 145 065 004 058 131 143 171 173 Quasar 034 056 080 164 RECORSI 004 019 043 127 143 RCA 160 161 156 165 065 070 004 023 024 056 074 152 167 145 007 019 043 047 072 130 070 004 058 101 004 05
48. ather than by number To enter the AlphaTune mode you must first press the key located on the lower right on the keypad The symbol appears on the screen You can now enter the numbers and letters located above each of the number keys to spell the desired channel call sign For example to tune to ESPN press GEIDOOGG All special symbols i e amp etc are located on the Okey As soon as the receiver can determine which channel you are seeking it will tune to it automatically No additional keys need to be entered If the channel call sign is fewer than four letters you may need to press S to indicate that you are finished If more than one channel shares the same set of key i e CNN and COM both usin 008 the next matching occurrence is used If that was not the channel you wanted just press QUEL CULES to find the next occurrence of that key sequence It is important that you enter the channel call sign exactly With experience you will become more familiar with the channel name abbreviations that are used PAGE 5 2 WATCHING PROGRAMS ON DIRECTV PLUS Alternate Services The digital satellite receiver can support alternate audio services To determine if the services are available for a particular program look for their icons below the date and time in the Information Banner or on the on screen guide To access these services when available press the key on the remote control The Alternate Services banner wi
49. ave been purchased depending on the event type and whether the event has been viewed Unviewed purchases can usually be canceled If the Cancel Purchase button is displayed you are allowed to cancel the previous purchase If this button is not offered then most likely a portion of the event has already been viewed committing you to the purchase Show Times The Show Times button provides a simple way to display a concise list of other presentation times for a certain program Use this button to find a more convenient viewing time After selecting an alternate viewing time you will be returned to an updated INFORMATION screen The SHOW TIMES screen PAGE 6 11 DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM The digital satellite receiver offers much more than fantastic audio and video The Main Menu is the primary location where you can access system management functions From the MAIN MENUyou can access the on screen guide customize system features read DIRECTV messages lock and unlock your system and more Most of the menus and screens described in this chapter cannot be accessed from the front panel One exception to this is the INSTALATION screen and the LOCK OVERRIDE pop up panel When there is no satellite signal detected pressing the ip key will initiate the INSTALLATION screen described in this chapter If there is a message indicating that the selected program is locked pressing the GED key will provide the opportunity
50. avigation Two distinct keys on the digital satellite receiver front panel represent the amp and W direction keys On the remote control the direction keys are represented by the keys surrounding the G39 key These keys are primarily used to move the highlight also known as a cursor around the screen The B key should be pressed to indicate that a highlighted item is the one that you wish to choose Another key you will be using frequently is the QEP key located only on the remote control This key is used when you want to display the current on screen guide Once you are in the guide pressing the C key while a program title is highlighted will display the Guide pop up menu Another key appearing only on the remote control is the qu key This key is used to retrieve descriptive information about a currently airing event and to provide access to scheduling information and purchasing information for pay per view about highlighted programs in the on screen guide Unless there is some message indicating otherwise pressing the key on the front panel will perfom a similar function Another key that appears on both the remote control and the front panel is the G2 key Make sure the remote control is in SAT mode for the GQ key to apply to the digital satellite receiver When PAGE 3 1 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL you power the digital satellite receiver off it has not actually stopped using electricit
51. be able to remedy the problem yourself For example if your Access Card is missing verify that it is facing the right direction and try reinserting it A No Dial Tone message indicates that the phone line is in use or the digital satellite receiver is disconnected from the phone line If you cannot remedy a problem yourself call your dealer or the Customer Care Center at 1 800 274 8995 and provide the technician with a complete description of the problem and the results of the system test The technician will assist you with additional repair information and instructions Cable Test When Cable Test is selected the digital satellite receiver scans through all transponders and displays the signal strength for each If there are any detectable problems you will be notified of the most likely cause of the problem Otherwise you may simply find this test to be a convenient way to analyze your signal quality VCR Setup The VCR SETUP screen on the HIRD E2 model digital satellite receiver provides access to the settings that will allow the digital satellite receiver to communicate the record and stop commands to your VCR Things to do in the VCR SETUP screen Brand Search through the various brands of VCRs that are supported using the amp and V keys Related brands that share the same control codes may be suggested You may want to experiment with these if you are having difficulty finding a functioning code under your VCR s own brand
52. ction An important goal of your cable installation is to protect the cable Gags from physical damage and moisture penetration To protect the cable cip Have the following tools and materials available e Phillips screwdriver e 14 or larger e Flat blade insulated grounding screwdriver e Hammer wire PAGE 4 14 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA Installation Procedure 1 Select the location where you will install the ground block Choose a site that will be near the cable entry point into the building Also plan a short and straight path for the ground wire to the grounding rod y 2 Select a length of cable that can be routed easily from the LNB amp ser eo to the ground block If your system is equipped with a dual output al LNB select a second cable that s the same length Biovid scx alas 3 Secure the grounding block to a stable mounting surface with two screws then connect the cable s to the grounding block 4 Secure the cable s with cable clips Do not forget to form the drip loop and secure it in place with cable clips For anile LNBs or dual LNB installations using only 5 Install the 14 insulated ground wire on the ground terminal of one side a single coaxial cable will be used the ground block in accordance with National Electric Code section 820 33 6 Route the ground wire to the ground rod 7 Connect the ground wire to the ground rod Remember to secure the wire to a w
53. d SINGLE Refers to the traditional 18 satellite dish This dish will be configured with an LNB with either one or two outputs DUAL Refers to the larger oval multi LNB satellite dish This dish will be configured with two LNBs in the The INSTALLATION screen positions marked SAT A 101 and SAT B 119 Each LNB will have one or two outputs TRIPLE Refers to the larger oval multi LNB satellite dish This dish will be configured with three LNBs in the positions marked SAT A 101 SAT B 119 and SAT C 110 Each LNB will have one of two outputs PAGE 4 2 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA Note When Satellite 1 is used in reference this is equivalent to SAT A Likewise Satellite 2 equates to SAT B and Satellite 3 equates to SAT C Choosing the correct dish type is necessary to obtain correct pointing results After highlighting the appropriate dish type press SELECT J Next move the highlight to the Position button and press ED You will need to determine your location by either ZIP code or by your latitudinal and longitudinal position Press the 4ov keys on the remote control or receiver front panel until your preferred selection is highlighted then press You will now see a pop up panel with space to enter your information Enter your location If you are using the remote control press the key followed by the fiv
54. d for taping will be identified with a videotape icon 4 before the program title in the on screen guide When using the PreSelect To Tape feature the following steps must be completed for the digital satellite receiver to perform unattended recording e Attach the VCR Control cable as described in the chapter Setting Up Your DIRECTV PLUS System e Use the VCR SETUP screen as described in the chapter The Digital Satellite Receiver s Menu System e Set your VCR to match the output of the digital satellite receiver This could be either RF channel 3 or 4 or A V phono or S video e Insert a recordable videotape of sufficient length in the VCR e Leave the VCR turned ON Don t Schedule is used if you initiate the drop down menu and then choose not to schedule anything PreSelect To View The PreSelect To View option appears when the unattended recording capability is not available such as with the model HIRD E1 digital satellite receiver or when a program is not authorized for taping In this case the digital satellite receiver can still be scheduled to tune to it when it comes on Cancel PreSelect Once a program has been scheduled for viewing previewing or taping you have the option of canceling the action Schedules can also be canceled directly from the on screen guide by highlighting a scheduled program and pressing the GS key If you wish to switch between To View and To Tape or vice versa you must cancel
55. ditional digital satellite receivers This may be necessary in situations where multiple digital satellite receivers are located in the same general area and can pick up signals intended for each other To switch the remote control simply press and hold the gt key while entering the receiver ID The receiver ID can be 001 through 008 Do not forget the two zeros Remember to access the ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen using the keys on the front of the digital satellite receiver to pair it with the remote control The other way to program your remote control to match you digital satellite receiver is to scan for the correct code 1 Keep your remote control aimed at the device you want to control during this process The remote control will send out the power command for the digital satellite receiver 2 While holding down the SAT key press the Mute key for one full second Then release the keys The SAT key should light and stay lit If it doesn t repeat the process 3 Once you are in programming mode repeatedly tap the fQ key to step through the codes sending out the power command This could take up to eight presses When your digital satellite receiver shuts off you have found the code 4 Press the W key to verify that you haven t missed the code In order to lock in the code press the SAT key again The remote will remember the code until you reprogram it Identifying Codes that Have Been Stored You can dete
56. dtUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS Model HIRD E11 HIRD E25 U U 2 D UW 0 53 x c p gt U 5 U y _ YQ oc as O O Trademarks and Copyrights Software contained in the digital satellite receiver and this manual is copyright 1995 1996 1997 1998 and 1999 by Hughes Network Systems Some features are patent pending WatchWord PreSelect TurboTune and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems DIRECTV DIRECTV PLUS and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and are used with permission NFL the NFL Shield and NFL SUNDAY TICKET are registered trademarks of The National Football League and its affiliates NBA LEAGUE PASS is a trademark of NBA Properties Inc NHL the NHL Shield and NHL CENTER ICE are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League ESPN Full Court and MLS ESPN SHOOTOUT are trademarks of ESPN Inc MLB MLB EXTRA INNINGS Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball silhouetted batter logo are service marks of Major League Baseball Properties Inc Major League Baseball trademarks and copyright are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties Inc All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners This product is the subject of one or more U S or foreig
57. e Check the cable between your digital satellite receiver and the satellite dish antenna Confirm that RG 6 not RG 59 cable is used and does not exceed 100 feet in length Longer cable runs require amplification This special amplifier is available from your dealer Q How can I watch one satellite program while recording another A With only one digital satellite receiver unfortunately you can t Each receiver can only decode one channel at a time DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL I m getting a message to call some extension Why There are many different reasons for this If you want to watch the channel that is displaying the message call DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 Why don t I have an on screen offer to purchase pay per view programs There are three possibilities your digital satellite receiver must be connected to a phone line and it is not or DIRECTV doesn t realize that your phone line is connected or has disabled your ability to make on screen purchases Call DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 for assistance Can I receive my local TV programs through my digital satellite receiver There are three ways to receive local programming 1 Ifyou have an oval dish configured with two or three LNBs not simply a standard dual output LNB and you are in an area where local programming is available via satellite contact DIRECTV to arrange for the necessary subscription packa
58. e 1 is used in reference this is equivalent to SAT A Likewise Satellite 2 equates to SAT B and Satellite 3 equates to SAT C Choosing the correct dish type is necessary to obtain correct pointing results Position After selecting Position from the INSTALLATION screen a pop up menu called Alignment Mode will appear You can enter your location by either Align by ZIP or Align by LAT LONG After making your selection the appropriate pop up entry panel will appear Use the Aand Y keys or use the numeric keypad to change the value of the digits Press the key to advance or the 4 key to back up Once you have entered all of the correct digits select OK The calculated results on the proper direction to point your satellite dish antenna will be displayed Things to do in the INSTALLATION screen Here the quality of the satellite signal is automatically displayed In addition to using this at installation time you can use it to troubleshoot if you experience loss of signal momentary video freezing or similar problems PAGE 7 14 THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM System Test Whenever you experience a problem with your satellite system you can use the SYSTEM TEST screen which runs a series of internal diagnostics that will provide you with basic information about the status of your system Things to do in the SYSTEM TEST screen Receiver Test Depending on your test results you may
59. e appropriate digits From the remote control or receiver front panel you can also use the amp or W keys to increase or decrease the highlighted digit value and the 239 key to advance to the next digit Use the 4key on the remote control to back up to correct any mistakes When you are finished highlight the OK button and press S to continue ALIGNMENT RESULT Pop up Panel The ALIGNMENT RESULT will display the proper elevation and azimuth for pointing the satellite dish antenna calculated from the information you entered Take a moment to write down the pointing results AZIMUTH ELEVATION ROTATION Tilt Dual and Triple dishes only The values displayed are fairly accurate however some fine tuning may be necessary Use these values when choosing a mounting location for your satellite dish antenna and remember that you will need an unobstructed view in that direction The Alignment Result pop up panel PAGE 4 3 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Choosing the Antenna Installation Site WARNING For your own safety follow these important safety rules e Perform as many functions as possible on the ground e Do not install the antenna on a rainy or windy day e Ifyou start to drop the antenna or mast assembly get away from it and let it fall Perform the following steps to select the best site to install the antenna 1 Goto the location where you plan to install the antenna 2
60. e control keys which could harm the digital satellite receiver in any way Once you understand the capabilities and options available in your receiver you will be able to undo any changes or settings that you make The next important rule is to have fun The features of the digital satellite receiver are intended to make watching TV more enjoyable It is not necessary to know everything your system can do right away Learn the capabilities a little at a time The more you use the digital satellite receiver the more the techniques necessary to control it will become second nature Front Panel vs Remote Control Keys The front panel provides basic controls needed to access and use the primary features of the digital satellite receiver It is not intended to be a substitute for the remote control Rather it will provide access to the basic setup features and simple channel changing If you begin to access menus and screens from the remote control do not assume that you can access or navigate those same screens with the front panel keys The remote control has additional keys to provide shortcuts or access to extended features of the digital satellite receiver Most of the remote control keys can also be used to control other components in your entertainment system For this reason you must remember to press the gt key putting the remote control in digital satellite receiver mode when you want to control the digital satellite receiver Basic N
61. e for the lower center hole Drill four 1 8 inch x 2 inch pilot holes for the outside holes While holding the base plate in place apply silicone sealant onto the six pilot holes and around the bottom edge of the base where it contacts the mounting surface see diagram Doing so will help Sea anc prevent water from seeping into your house fe a Install four 2 inch x 5 16 inch lag screws and four 5 16 QS 5 inch washers into the outside holes on the base plate Install two 3 inch x 14 inch lag screws into the center holes on the base plate Tighten all screws Apply additional silicone sealant to cover the tops of the lag screws With the base plate and mast installed proceed to the section titled Attaching the Reflector Onto the LNB Support Arm later in this chapter PAGE 4 7 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Brick Surface The satellite dish antenna can be installed onto brick surfaces This section describes installing the satellite dish antenna base plate and mast onto the side of your brick house or on a chimney Have the following tools and materials handy during this process Items marked with a asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately e Masonry drill bit 3 8 e Silicone sealant e Wrenches 3 8 inch inch Gesaiaownnehoies 7 16 inch or pansion anchors adjus
62. e into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of the digital satellite receiver and the other end w into a telephone wall jack If you do not have a telephone jack within reach you may c have a new one installed or reorient the digital satellite receiver to be within reach of a The Phone line and jack telephone wall jack You may need to purchase additional connectors and or cables to suit specific needs from your dealer or electronic hardware stores Choose which hookup method to use based on e The capabilities of your TV and VCR e Your desire to pass local programming through the digital satellite receiver e Any other devices you want to include in the system stereo second VCR etc Before attempting to connect anything position yourself so you are looking at the back of your components Note the various input and output receptacles their shapes and how they are labeled Then read through the rest of this hookup section before going ahead with actual hookup Do not turn on the power yet For your safety make sure the digital satellite receiver TV VCR and any other devices to be connected are unplugged from the wall outlet while hooking them up Hook Up the Audio S video Signals Only the newest high end TVs and VCRs have S video inputs VCRs that support S video include Hi8 and SVHS types Look on the back of your TV and VCR for this special jack It will probably be labeled S VIDEO IN If you are unsure you can see the type of
63. e satellite dish antenna on the rail or floor of a deck See the section titled Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna Onto a Wooden Surface Installing the satellite dish antenna on a metal pole See the section titled Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna Onto a Metal Pole Installing the satellite dish antenna on a brick surface See the section titled Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna Onto a Brick Surface Note If you will be installing the satellite dish antenna base plate and mast using a mounting configuration other than the ones recommended here do so as follows 1 Install the base plate and mast 2 Verify that the mast is level 3 Go to the section titled Attaching the Reflector Onto the LNB Support Arm PAGE 4 5 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Wooden Surface The satellite dish antenna can be installed onto several types of wooden surfaces This section describes installing the satellite dish antenna base plate and mast onto the side of your house or on a deck rail or floor Do not mount the satellite dish antenna onto composite also called particleboard or fiberboard surfaces unless there is a wall stud or rafter located where you will be installing the mounting hardware Composite materials are not strong enough to support the satellite dish antenna during strong winds and other violent wea
64. e that the CH3 CH4 switch on the upper left enables you to select the channel for your TV on which the DIRECTV PLUS System programming appears The phono type AUDIO output jacks labeled and color coded Lis white Ris red to indicate left and right can be used for connection to your TV VCR or audio system The phono type composite VIDEO output jack is color coded yellow You may use this jack for connection to your TV or VCR The multiple pin S VIDEO jack is for high quality output of DIRECTV PLUS System video Use this jack to achieve the clearest picture for your TV or VCR Only newer high end TVs SVHS VCRs and Hi8 VCRs support S video connections The standard RJ 11 modular PHONE J AC Kis for connecting the digital satellite receiver to your phone line This phone connection is necessary to access certain program offerings from DIRECTV Any calls generated by the digital satellite receiver are toll free The telephone line connection will not normally interfere with your telephone operation The digital satellite receiver will however call a toll free number briefly to report any purchased pay per view programs The VCR CONTROL mini jack found only on model HIRD E2 receivers is for connecting the VCR control cable included with the system With this cable the digital satellite receivercan interface with most popular brands of VCRs to record selected programs automatically The RF REMOTE jack is for future accessories PAGE 1 3 D
65. e wall outlet disconnect the antenna and cable system and disconnect it from the telephone line This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Television Antenna Information Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer Do not locate the outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system take extreme care to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal If an outside antenna is connected to the digital satellite receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the NEC NFPA No 70 1987 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of the grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding an in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
66. eature and menu PAGE 3 2 INSTALLING THE SATELLITE ANTENNA There s a cluster of satellites way out there in space and just as a telescope is pointed at a star you need to point your satellite dish antenna at the satellites In this chapter we will explain the basic process for determining where to mount and how to point your satellite dish antenna It is recommended that you have your DIRECTV PLUS System professionally installed This is due to safety issues electrical codes and assurance of a quality installation Read the contents of this chapter as well as the important safety information in the front of this manual These instructions are intended for an installer experienced in performing the various tasks described here Depending on how you intend to install the antenna you may be required to e Climb a ladder and work on your roof e Use a power drill to drill holes in your house e Determine if there are water pipes electrical wiring or gas lines hidden in the walls near where you will be drilling e Route coaxial cable through the foundation wall under floors and through interior walls e Ground the antenna and coaxial cable as recommended in the National Electrical Code by the National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 If you are unsure about your ability to perform these tasks or comply with installation requirements contact your DIRECTV PLUS System dealer for information reg
67. ee the Fav Lists section of The Digital Satellite Receiver s ee gr Menu System to learn how to set your favorite lists penstete AR Channets and You can use the W key to cycle through the lists at any time in the on screen guide without using the drop down menu The Top 10 list can only be selected via the drop down menu The Top 10 favorite list is automatically maintained by the digital satellite receiver The digital satellite receiver monitors the channels viewed in your household and compiles the ten most watched channels on the list As viewing habits change the list will update itself accordingly The Lists pop up menu It should be noted that all channel lists are maintained privately within the digital satellite receiver for your use only Guide Times The Guides pop up menu ordinarily provides easy access to future programming information Simply select one of the hour offsets from the current time After a few seconds the selected guide will appear Another type of guide that may be offered is a list type guide These guides do not represent channels and time but rather a list of possible options These guide types are very rare The Guide Times pop up menu PAGE 6 8 THE ON SCREEN GUIDES Class Filters Another way to filter the guide is by using the Classes menu From this menu you can select classifications including the following e Subscrptn will exclude the PPV channels from the on
68. elevation values that you determined earlier We ll begin by adjusting the elevation First loosen the nuts securing the two one on each side elevation bolts just enough so that you can easily tilt the reflector up and down Next line up the elevation indicator with the tick mark corresponding to the elevation calculated earlier result minus 4 degrees This indicator is the leading edge of the metal just to the left of the bolt It is recessed inside the slot Do not use the bolt or nut as a point of reference Finish adjusting the elevation by lightly tightening the bolts when the indicator is aligned with the correct tick mark Make sure that the satellite dish antenna doesn t slip out of position while you are tightening the bolts Next we ll adjust the azimuth For this part of the procedure a compass such as the one included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit will make it possible to point in the proper direction This is done by first loosening the azimuth bolts just enough in order to turn the satellite dish antenna smoothly with a little pressure Stand behind or beneath the satellite dish antenna reflector and while grasping the outer edges of the reflector rotate the satellite dish antenna until it is pointing toward the azimuth value determined earlier result minus 10 degrees Be sure that as you do this you do not lean on the reflector as that would affect the alignment Don t tighten the bolts just yet 1 Slowl
69. emove the restrictions imposed by locking You can do OVERRIDE LOCK Passcode wie LE Cancel The LOCK OVERRIDE pop up panel on menus this without unlocking the digital satellite receiver When you press ED when prompted the LOCK OVERRIDE pop up will be displayed It looks and navigates just like the SYSTEM UNLOCK Pop up Note Once the correct four digit code is entered the digital satellite receiver will remain unlocked until you power the digital satellite receiver off At that time all locks and limits will be enforced again PAGE 7 7 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Preferences By changing the various options on the PREFERENCES screen you can customize the digital satellite receiver to operate in the way that best suits your needs You can access the PREFERENCES screen at any time and as PREFEREN Mon e often as you like to change any of these settings Making changes aia cannot harm your DIRECTV PLUS System in any way fr Loopy Places to go from the PREFERENCES E oai screen f A Advanced When you select Advanced the ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen will be displayed Here you can set options including your digital satellite receiver ID phone prefix and screen ration You can also reset all options to the factory default settings Things to do in the PREFERENCES screen MultiColor The MultiColor option allows you to choose whether or not programs in the on scree
70. erence to radio and TV reception To meet FCC requirements shielded cables are required to connect the device to a personal computer peripheral or other Class B certified device Part 68 compliance 1 The FCC has established Part 68 of the FCC Rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network Standardized jacks are used for these connections This equipment should not be used on coin lines or party lines 2 If this device is malfunctioning it may also be causing harm to the telephone network this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until repair has been made If this is not done the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures if such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines inform them of e the telephone number this unit is connected to e the ringer equivalence number REN The number can be found on a label located on the bottom of the equipment e the Universal Service Order Code USOC jack required This equipment requires a USOC RJ11 jack e the FCC registration number The number can be
71. erings and packages PAGE 4 19 WATCHING PROGRAMS ON DIRECTV PLUS This chapter will reveal many different ways to find the programs you want to watch The first thing you should know is that channels in the DIRECTV PLUS System world are arranged differently Local programming delivered via satellite if available is located in channel numbers below 100 Channels that are not traditionally local broadcasts start at channel 100 and could go as high as 9999 Remember do not assume that the front panel keys are a substitute for the remote control keys Basic Channel Changing There are many ways to surf through the available programming You already know at least two ways to change channels The first of these is by using the Q and f keys Each key press takes you to the next available channel in the direction that you selected The second way is to enter the number of the desired channel For example to go to the Direct Ticket movie previews simply press If the channel does not change right away press 233 to instruct the satellite receiver that you are finished entering digits You can enter the number for any channel you wish The Channel Banner Every time you tune to a channel a banner will be displayed at the top of the screen You can also display the Channel Banner any time by pressing the i gt key The ip key on the front panel of the digital satellite receiver will also provide this functionality if there are no othe
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73. essage button will allow you to cycle through multiple messages if more than one piece of mail is available Highlight the Message button and use the and V keys to step through the messages Page The Page button will allow you to cycle through the pages of a multi page message Highlight the Page button and use the and keys to step through the pages Erase The Erase button will remove a piece of mail from your mailbox Please be aware that once a piece of mail has been erased it cannot be retrieved Messages will self erase if they become outdated or if space is needed to hold newer incoming messages PAGE 7 5 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Purchases The PURCHASEscreen displays recently viewed and advanced purchased pay per view events You can choose between Purchase History and Upcoming Purchases by selecting the History button or Upcoming button located in the Places to Go area of the PURCHASES screen For each purchase the event channel title start date and time and cost is listed If there are more events than can fit on the screen use the W key or advance a page at a time using 0 to view them If you need to discuss an event with DIRECTV highlight the questioned event and press the rp key An advisory message will appear containing additional information that DIRECTV may need Places to go from the PURCHASES screen History Upcoming The History or Upcoming button appears only on
74. g is described earlier in this chapter When the system is locked the passcode will be needed to modify the settings of the channel lists PAGE 7 12 THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM TurboTune The TURBOTUNE SETUP screen is used to specify which nine channels that will appear in the TurboTune pop up panel that shows over video when ED is pressed Things to do in the TURBOTUNE SETUP screen Set Channel Using the A v lt and keys highlight one of the nine channel boxes You can enter the desired channel using the number keys on the remote control or by using the FO and AO Pressing GED while highlighting one of the channel boxes will also initiate a pop up panel that will allow you to set the channel using the A and Y keys on the remote control or the digital satellite receiver s front panel Installation The INSTALLATION screen provides the utilities that makes the setup and testing of your system simple and convenient INSTALLATION aah an Places to go from the INSTALLATION Doe fo MOr Saree pane Eoi Vide armiom Ty Statue barat Leckerd screen The TURBOTUNE setup screen 4 Menti System Test aaanaannanninin y Penre ints The System Test button takes you to the SYSTEM TEST screen im Jia ral New Card The NEW CARD screen provides a way DIRECTV to distribute new access cards Should you be issued a new card you will need to activate it Follow the on screen instructions carefully to ini
75. ge 2 Install a traditional antenna i e roof mounted attic mounted or rabbit ears or lifeline cable TV 3 Arrange for basic or lifeline cable service from you local cable company If you should select item 1 above you local programming will appear in the program guide just as any other channel For options 2 or 3 connect the local signal to the IN FROM ANTENNA on the back of your digital satellite receiver Use the qi key to switch between satellite programming and local programming provided on the OUT TO TV connector If Ihave questions about my DIRECTV PLUS System or need to have it serviced who should I call For issues regarding your equipment contact us directly at 1 800 274 8995 If you would like call your dealer first They are most familiar with your installation and needs Also they are likely to be local to you If you need assistance with your subscription such as adding channels contact DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 I think I set an event to record on my VCR but when I played the tape back nothing was there What could be wrong There are several possible reasons for this First check that the VCR was programmed correctly and left turned on and the input matches the output from your digital satellite receiver Confirm that you were authorized to tape the chosen program I picked up my telephone and it was making a hissing and squealing sound Why Your digital satellite receiver was re
76. ier time or continues until a later time than displayed in the grid Each grid cell approximates the duration of the associated program A time line spanning the width of the guide indicates the show times of the programs being displayed The list of blocks running down the left hand side are the channel tags Depending on the Channel Sort Name or Number option specified in your system s PREFERENCES screen described in The Digital Satellite Receiver s Menu System the tags may display the channel numbers or call signs This will dictate whether the channels are listed by channel number or alphabetically by call sign To navigate the guide use the 4 W lt and gt keys You can continue to press the amp or W keys to scroll more program offerings onto the screen Pressing E on any title will direct you to the INFORMATION screen Use KO and KO to scroll through the guide entries a full page at a time When the highlight is in the grid use the 4 and keys to move left and right If you move the highlight onto the channel tags they will temporarily change to the opposite of what they were before either channel numbers or call signs Move the highlight to the right to move the grid area to reveal later time periods Sometimes after scrolling a few hours ahead there may be a brief delay while more information is received from the satellite PAGE 6 4 THE ON SCREEN GUIDES The PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL The PRO
77. ies a full page at a time When the highlight is in the grid use the 4 and keys to move left and right If you move the highlight onto the channel tags they will temporarily change to the opposite of what they were before either channel numbers or call signs Move the highlight to the right to move the grid area to reveal later time periods Sometimes after scrolling a few hours ahead there may be a brief delay while more information is received from the satellite PAGE 6 5 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL The TITLE GUIDE The TITLE GUIDE without descriptions The TITLE GUIDE with descriptions The TITLE GUIDE displays up to 12 program titles at any one time This quantity is reduced to 9 if the program description option is enabled The largest area of the TITLE GUIDE is the first column that displays the program titles in alphabetical order If a program title cannot fit entirely an ellipsis indicates a portion of the title is missing The second column indicates the start time of the program If the program is going to be airing several times within the next few hours the word Multiple will appear in this column The third column indicates the program channel If the program is going to be airing on several different channels the word Multiple will appear in this column Pressing E gt on any title will direct you to the INFORMATION screen where you can select Show Times t
78. ific Atlanta cott Sharp 180 190 096 125 151 161 169 182 Sherwood 089 127 ony 097 117 147 183 200 253 237 238 188 192 080 063 oundesign Soundstream SSI tarcom Symphonic 3 Teac Technics 197 102 159 180 062 131 143 184 145 187 200 202 208 165 Toshiba Wards Yamaha 092 120 166 240 125 169 065 216 Zenith 222 061 Using the Remote Control Once your codes are entered you are ready to start using your universal remote control The device keys allow you to switch from one device to another Some keys behave in a special way They control one device while you are actually in another device mode For instance while in SATellite mode pressing Volume controls your TV s volume not a digital satellite receiver volume This is because the remote control knows that there is no volume control on the digital satellite receiver Advanced feature keys i e E gt are not supported for devices other than your digital satellite receiver For other devices only the primary keys i e A0 and O IB will function e For Sony brand devices use the key as the Enter key e For RCA brand devices the device key i e TV or VCR might be the power on key and GED is the power off key PAGE 8 3 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Switching the Remote Control to Operate Additional Digital Satellite Receiver Your remote control can be reprogrammed to operate ad
79. ill illuminate when the unit is on Any off air signal such as cable TV or local programming connected to the IN FROM ANTjack is passed through to the OUTTO TV jack when the digital satellite receiver power is off The two directional keys up 4 and down are used to navigate the highlight around the menus They also provide access to the OneLine Guide when menus are not displayed The select key BBB is used to choose a highlighted menu item Also pressing when no other instruction is being shown over video a description of the current program and an additional press will display any available synopsis of the program Some keys can be pressed in combination to achieve other functions These include The DIRECTV PLUS Y combined with GP to restart the system known as a soft boot Syster ACCESS Card PAGE 1 2 A FIRST LOOK AT THE DIRECTV PLUS DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER YV combined with 2333 to access the INSTALLATION screen HIRD E1 g CH3 che faves Max 60HZ CAUTION Q z i RISK OPFLECTRICAL SHOCK i DONOT OPEN IN FROM ANT i ome This device compties wi Delle a Teas eoept nny interference AUDIO VIDEO nsed undor one or more of the following U S patents 4 706 121 OUT TO TV 5 353 277 9 478 265 479 266 ar 5 932 754 Use iiyhls nese wea Manutontirod oy Hughes Newerk Syst R L S V
80. ing can be viewed on your receiver This is done by highlighting each of the days you wish to control and pressing After selecting a day of the week you can set an acceptable start and end viewing period or a total viewing duration The TV TIMER screen PAGE 7 10 THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM Things to do in the LIMITS screen Max Rating Program ratings indicate the suitability of a program s content for a given audience For families with younger children a lower rating limit may be desirable Other families may choose to allow viewing of more sophisticated programming The LIMITS screen leaves this choice and control up to you Highlight the Max Ratings button and press SED to display the MAX RATING pop up menu where you set the limit When the digital satellite receiver is locked the passcode must be entered to change the ratings limit Determine the highest allowable rating for your family and highlight it When you press 339 all ratings up to and including the chosen rating will be checked All higher ratings will be cleared You may choose to Lock All or Allow All instead of setting a specific limit The RATING pop up panel Max Spending Pay per view access enables you to purchase special limited broadcast events such as sporting events and movies You can set the maximum purchase price on a per event basis To change the displayed limit highlight the Max Spending button and press S to
81. is recommended that you allow your system to look for your words while you sleep or when you are at work It cannot search for words while it is turned on The WATCHWORD guide displays up to 8 program titles that can be seen at once To navigate the guide use the or V keys You can continue to press the Aorv keys to scroll more program offerings onto the screen The WATCHWORD Guide The first column displays the program titles The second column indicates the start time of the program The third column indicates the channel that the program is or will be airing on The fourth and final column indicates the keyword that was found in the program title Pressing ME on any title will direct you to the INFORMATION screen To speed up the process of reviewing the guide you can use fQ or fM to page through the guide entries a full page at a time Filtering the Guides Searching through hundreds of programs can be overwhelming The digital satellite receiver will help you find what you are looking for By pressing the cD key while already in a guide a pop up menu will display providing the filtering tools and ways to access other guide styles By combining each of these filter options you can quickly narrow down 200 channels to those that meet your viewing interests Once you exit to view your program all filters except for the favorite list will reset to an unfiltered condition You should also be aware that some guide styles do not pr
82. l box and packing material if possible or in other packaging that provides adequate protection for shipping Include yourname and address the model number the serialnumber and a copy of the bill of sale 4 Write Attention RMA the numbergiven to you by the Customer Care technician on the retum shipping label Shipping the unit is at your expense We do advise that you ship via a traceable means and insure the shipment for the full replacement value dfUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS Part 1028088 0001 Revision A This decument was printed in the U S A en 2 recycled paper
83. l numbershandy Space to note these numbers is provided inside the front coverof this manual In the event of repairorreplacement you will need these numbers along with your bill of sale RETURN PROC EDURES In the event that yourequipment must be repaired orreplaced you can contact yourauthorized HNSdealerorcallourCustomerCare Centerto find the authorized service centernearest you OR choose the replace after receipt option whereby you must ship HNS your defective equipment and once your unit is received a new orrefurbished unit at the sole discretion of HNS willbe shipped to you OR choose the advance replacement option whereby a new orrefurbished unit at the sole discretion of HNS will be shipped to you afteryou have provided anaccepted credit card numberforcollateral purposes Once you receive the replacement part from HNS retum yourdefective equipment within the specified time period to avoid being charged forthe advanced part PACKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR EQUIPMENT TO BE RETURNED 1 Call the Customer Care Center The Customer Care technician will give you an RMA Retum Merchandise Authorization and a mailing address forretuming your unit 2 If you are retuming the digital satellite receiver please keep your access card and retum only the digital satellite receiver HNS will not replace any additional partsthat you may send Replacement of those parts willbe at yourexpense 3 Pack the unit in the origina
84. l strength utility that you may find useful is the Cable Test that can be found in the SYSTEM TEST screen Receiver ID Someday you may choose to get a second digital satellite receiver If both receivers are in the same room or if you are using an RF remote control or a remote control extender you may experience interference between signals To avoid this cross talk simply highlight the Receiver ID button and press 25 on the remote control to be used for that specific digital satellite receiver Remember to set your remote control to the desired code first For information regarding changing the remote control code see the chapter Programming Your Remote Control Dish Type The Dish Type button will initiate a pop up menu where you can choose the style of satellite dish you are using The following options are provided in that menu SINGLE Refers to the traditional 18 satellite dish This dish will be configured with an LNB with either one or two outputs DUAL Refers to the larger oval multi LNB satellite dish This dish will be configured with two LNBs in the positions marked SAT A 101 and SAT B 119 Each LNB will have one or two outputs TRIPLE Refers to the larger oval multi LNB satellite dish This dish will be configured with three LNBs in the positions marked SAT A 101 SAT B 119 and SAT C 110 Each LNB will have one of two outputs Note When Satellit
85. lamp to attach the ground wire to the y ground rod u 6 Ifnecessary secure the ground wire to the wall using insulated ee i U shaped tacks Remove Star washer Installing and Routing the LNB Coaxial Cable This section describes routing and installing the coaxial cable between the LNB and the grounding block Depending on the routing of the coaxial cable you may choose to use a cable that can be buried When normal coaxial cable PEA a is buried its outer cover decays in the soil and the cable s life is i Srovri Vi gt shortened Cables that are suitable for burial use a special outer kack cover that resists breakdown Some of these cables also have a am EN A special coating on their ground shields This coating resists corrosion if water gets into the cable Anytime the coaxial cable is buried use ss K T kap cable that is suitable for burial Doing so will help prevent problems ve Rat I in the future i Guurd wire from physical damage secure it to walls or another stable surface with cable clips This prevents the cable from sagging and being damaged by people stepping on it or running over it with yard equipment Prevent moisture penetration by using weatherproof connectors or by sealing any connection that is exposed to the elements Drip loops provide a connection with additional protection by preventing moisture from traveling down the cable and entering the conne
86. le at least 8 inches in diameter and 36 inches deep If you live in an area where the frost line goes deeper than 30 inches dig the hole at least 6 inches deeper than the frost line y 1 ines ta 2 rch Metal pole slopa for wate run off 3 Place the pole into the hole and place rocks for example around the pole to stabilize it in a vertical position Grade Z 4 Fill the hole with prepared quick drying cement Shape the top of the concrete with a slope to improve drainage 5 Using acarpenter s level plumb the pole in at least two different locations on the side of the pole as shown These two measurements should be at right angles to each other When the pole is plumb secure it with the rocks or attach guy wires to hold it upright 8 rehies kK NE G6 inches alow minirnum Tost lirie 6 Let the cement dry for 24 hours before you remove the guy wires or attempt to attach the satellite dish antenna to the pole 36 itches nin Tum With the pole installed proceed to the section titled Attaching the Reflector Onto the LNB Support Arm later in this chapter Attaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support Arm If your satellite dish is not the traditional 18 style meaning it is the larger oval multi LNB style refer to the assembly documentation included with the satellite dish After assembly resume this manual starting on page 4 17 at the section titled Positioning the Satellite Dish A
87. ll appear at the bottom of the screen Highlight and select the Alt Audio to temporarily change the audio language Alt Audio Once you have selected the Alt Audio button you can use the 4 and gt keys to step through the audio tracks offered for the current program To choose the highlighted language press SE On occasion an audio track may be offered that is not being broadcast If this is the case for the selected track the audio you hear will either The Alternate Services panel be unchanged or silent Changing channels will restore the audio track to the one that is specified on the PREFERENCES screen See the chapter The Digital Satellite Receiver s Menu System for information on setting the default audio PAGE 5 3 THE ON SCREEN GUIDES The most powerful feature of the digital satellite receiver is the on screen guides You may customize the on screen guide you can see a page of channels or program listings to include only programs of interest to you Other advanced features available from the on screen guides such as scheduling and program information will help plan your viewing Continue reading to learn the real power of the digital satellite receiver s on screen guides At any time you can press the GLP key to display the current on screen guide The on screen guides are not accessible from the front panel keys However the front panel SELECT key will access the INFORMATION screen described later in thi
88. m overheating and 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 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 For electrical safety power line operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire If in doubt contact qualified service personnel Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Accessories To avoid personal injury or damage to the digital satellite receiver do not place the digital satellite receiver on any unstable cart stand table or bracket Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by Hughes as they may cause hazards Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding The outdoor satellite dish antenna used to receive satellite signals and the cable used to connect the satellite dish antenna to the indoor receiving unit are required to comply with local installation codes and the appropriate sections of the National
89. move all channels from a particular list later on Selecting Clear will allow you to clear all channels from a chosen list You may then add channels back in Set If you decide to include all channels in a particular list selecting Set will allow you to specify the list You may then remove channels from this list if you so choose Things to do in the CHANNEL LISTS screen Tag Boxes The four columns of small boxes on the right hand side of the screen are the Tag Boxes The first three columns are the lists traditionally known as Fav A Fav B and Fav C The farthest right hand column is the Family list In the CHANNEL LISTS screen use the amp V 4 and P keys to highlight the button that corresponds to the channel number and list that you wish to change Press the 33 gt key to add or remove the check mark which indicates that the channel in that row is included in the list shown at the top of the column To help you decide whether to include or exclude a certain channel the title of the currently airing program for that channel will appear at the top of the screen Remember that when the digital satellite receiver is locked only channels in the Family list can be viewed This means that even though a channel appears on the Fav A B C or All Channels list the selected channel must also be on the Family list in order to see or hear it For the Family List limit to be in force the digital satellite receiver must be locked Lockin
90. n patents pending Disc laimer Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document No company shall be liable for errors contained herein The information in this document is subject to change without notice No warranty of any kind is made with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose StarSight Information StarSight features licensed under one or more of the following U S patents 4 706 121 5 151 789 5 335 277 5 353 121 5 479 266 5 479 268 and 5 532 754 Use rights reserved Macrovision Information 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 noncommercial home use only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Note on Recording Programming Most television programs and films are copyrighted This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home taping of copyrighted materials In most cases it is permissible to record for personal use as long as you do not sell the material You must act responsibly in this area check into the matter if you are unsure Some pay per view programs may be licensed from producers as view only
91. n guide will be color coded to indicate their category When enabled programs that are movies will appear on a rose background sports on a green background and news on a brown background All other program categories will continue to appear on a blue background The PREFERENCES screen Chan Tags The Chan Tags option will influence only the appearance of the PROGRAM GUIDE styles With this control you may choose whether the channel tags will appear as channel numbers and call signs or as network logos Chan Sort By default Channel Sort Option is set to Number This numerically lists channels in the program guide Setting this option to Name will display channels in alphabetical order NOTE If you sort the channels by Name please take note Using the KO and fQ keys to step through the channels will appear to change channels a random order when in fact the channels are sorted and tuned to in alphabetical order Scheme The SCHEME pop up menu enables you to select a color scheme for the on screen guides and menus Audio The DEFAULT AUDIO pop up menu enables you to specify the audio track for programs you watch While English is the default audio you may choose an alternate audio track If your chosen audio track is available for the program you will hear it Otherwise you will hear will be the primary audio track in which the program produced PAGE 7 8 THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM Language
92. na and cable are now completely installed Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna You must connect the satellite dish antenna cable to receive a signal To protect your LNB from damage you should unplug your digital satellite receiver from the power outlet prior to making this connection Once the satellite dish N antenna has been mounted and the satellite cable has been run from D a J the satellite dish antenna to the digital satellite receiver you are i ee ready to monitor the signal strength while adjusting the satellite dish antenna pointing Make sure that you are connecting the cable to the SATELLITE IN jack not the IN FROM ANT jack EATELUITE IN Connecting the satellite dish antenna cable Positioning the Satellite Dish Antenna Pointing accuracy is very important You must be pointing the satellite dish antenna exactly at the satellites for you to receive a signal Please follow these instructions carefully to achieve a successful installation PAGE 4 16 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA In the following procedure you will be referring to the meter on the INSTALLATION screen If this screen is not currently displayed press the GMa key shutting the system down and then press the U key to start the system up again If you see a black screen with the message Searching for satellite signal To access related utilities press SED press the arp key Otherwise press keys in the following o
93. name Code More than one code may be assigned to your brand of VCR Try each of the codes offered by using the 4 and W keys to step through each code Alternate between this procedure and testing the code Test Record Stop The testing function allows you to verify that the specified brand and code will control your VCR To run the test the VCR Control cable must be properly attached a recordable tape must be in the VCR and the VCR powered on Arter Cara W uuu ti Feist sotial tt to the SYSTEM TEST screen The VCR SETUP screen Use the front panel of the digital satellite receiver rather than the remote control when testing the codes This is because signals coming from the remote control at the same time as signals coming from the VCR Control cable could give unreliable test results PAGE 7 15 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Be sure to test both the Record and the Stop commands which are necessary for successful taping capability If either Record or Stop fails to function try other Codes associated with your VCR brand If you are unsuccessful in the test process after trying all available codes recheck your VCR Control cable connections and IR emitter placement WatchWord The WATCHWORD setup screen found on the HIRD E2 model digital satellite receiver is used to specify up to eight different words that can be used to identify programming of interest to you While the digital
94. ntenna PAGE 4 11 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Assembling the Satellite Dish Antenna 1 Insert a flat head screw into one of the holes in the face of the reflector as shown 2 Install the mounting bracket of the LNB support arm onto the four flat head screws as shown Raflar 3 Loosely install a 14 inch nut onto the portion of eres each flat head screw that sticks through the back of sive the reflector and mounting bracket See 4 Tighten the four 14 inch nuts The heads of the flat head screws must be flush on the inside surface of the reflector to be securely fastened to the LNB support arm x S lt 5 Install the cable clip as shown INA suippotamr Fara Star wastar 4 p ADAS gt M in h ru 4 akagesy Cake vig Attaching the Satellite Dish Antenna Assembly to the Mast or Pole Now that you have assembled the satellite dish antenna you are ready to mount it on your previously installed mast or pole While the diagrams may show a satellite dish antenna model that differs from the one you have the same procedures apply 1 Ifnecessary slightly loosen the azimuth nuts on the LNB Azimut nals support arm 2 Slide the satellite dish antenna assembly onto the mast or pole until the top of the mast stops at the bolt at the top of the mounting assembly 3 Tighten the azimuth nuts enough so that the satellite dish antenna assembly can r
95. o determine which showings best suit you To move around the guide use the amp or W keys You can continue to press the or W keys to scroll more program offerings onto the screen To speed up the process of reviewing the guide you can use fQ or fM to page through the guide entries a full page at a time The LOGO GUIDE The LOGO GUIDE without descriptions The LOGO GUIDE with descriptions The LOGO GUIDE displays up to 56 network logos at a time This number is reduced to 42 if the program description option is enabled The title of the program currently airing on the highlighted channel appears in the header area immediately above the logo grid Only current programming is available from the LOGO GUIDE PAGE 6 6 THE ON SCREEN GUIDES To navigate the guide use the 4 W lt and keys You can continue to press the or W keys to scroll more program offerings onto the screen Pressing E on any title will direct you to the INFORMATION screen Use fQ and KO to scroll through the guide entries a full page at a time The WATCHWORD Guide The WATCHWORD guide is only available on the HIRD E2 digital satellite receiver The WATCHWORD guide lists programs matching one of the eight words you have specified on the WATCHWORD screen accessed from the SETUP MENU Note For the WatchWord Guide to have the opportunity to find programs with matching words your digital satellite receiver must be turned off for a period of time It
96. otate easily on the mast or pole Retecte LNE A 2 chia LU D 4 The next step is to ground the satellite dish antenna wings IP N Mag ar wika NA CAUTION Local electric codes and the National Electric Code NEC require the satellite dish antenna to be grounded Grounding the satellite dish antenna helps protect against damage caused by static voltage buildup or nearby lightning strikes PAGE 4 12 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA Refer to the following e Go to the section titled Grounding the Metal Pole Mount if your satellite dish antenna is installed on a metal pole e Go to the section titled Grounding the Base Plate if you satellite dish antenna is installed on the supplied satellite dish antenna mast Grounding the Metal Pole Mount Have the following tools and materials handy during this process Items marked with a asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately e 1 inch ground e 8 aluminum clamp grounding wire e 5 8 inch x 8 foot e Cable ties drod and ie a alias e Adjustable wrench e Sledge hammer Installation Procedure 1 Approximately 1 foot from the pole s cement pier foundation use a sledge hammer to drive the ground rod 8 feet into the ground p i HB am num EK Grounding 2 Install the grounding clamp approximately 1 foot from the base grounding w re S Ground rod
97. ou may have to use a hammer to gently tap the anchor until it is flush with the brick surface PAGE 4 8 Tirgh X 14 20 Hahn SurEwg ou side heles INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA 8 Install the mast assembly onto the mounting surface using a 3 inch x 14 20 machine screw see diagram Tighten the screw enough to secure the base plate but leave it loose enough to enable you to adjust the base plate 9 Verify that the mast is still plumb and adjust if necessary 10 Mark the locations of the other three outside holes on the mounting surface 11 Remove the base plate from the brick surface 12 Drill three 12 inch x 3 inch holes for the outside holes 13 Install the base plate using the 3 inch x 4 20 machine screws and four 5 16 inch washers 14 Tighten the four machine screws With the base plate and mast installed proceed to the section titled Attaching the Reflector Onto the LNB Support Arm later in this chapter Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Cinder Block Surface The satellite dish antenna can be installed onto cinder block surfaces This section describes installing the satellite dish antenna base plate and mast onto a cinder block or masonry surface Have the following tools and materials handy during this process Items marked with a asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately e Masonry drill bit inch
98. our VCR for unattended recording First plug the VCR Control cable into the back of the _ digital satellite receiver Then proceed to the next section to determine where the NR other end of the cable should be attached The VCR Control cable and jack Finding the VCR s Remote Control Sensor So that the digital satellite receiver can control your VCR the emitter end of the VCR control cable must be attached where the VCR s remote control sensor is located This is labeled on some VCRs You may also find a diagram in your VCR manual indicating the sensor position It is commonly identifiable by a small dark plastic window For reference see the sensor on the digital satellite receiver located in the center If the sensor is not labeled or documented you will need to scan the front of your VCR with your VCR remote control Use the following procedure to accomplish this Look for indications of the remote control sensor e Hold the VCR remote control about inch from the front left side of your VCR e Slowly move the remote control to the right repeatedly pressing the remote control s power key on and off e Once your VCR responds to your pressing the remote control Scanning for the remote control sensor power note the position This should be the location of your VCR IR sensor Once the sensor position has been determined temporarily attach the emitter to the area with a piece of tape until the system can be
99. ovide access to certain filter options The unavailable filters will not appear in the Guide Menu Theme Filters When the Theme Filters button is highlighted and S is pressed a pop up menu appears This menu offers all the available category groupings of programs After choosing a category other than All the drop down menu is replaced by another menu called Types Calepio The Category pop up menu PAGE 6 7 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL The Types pop up menu allows you to break down your chosen theme by type For example if you chose Movies for the category you can now choose a type of movie such as Comedy Drama Sci Fi etc After selecting one of these the guide will be further filtered to show only those channels offering programs of the selected category and type Popular categories can be quickly selected from your remote control by pressing lt a gt followed by a number key You will see labels on the remote control for filtering the guide to movies sports news and all Press O for movies for sports or 3 for news and the guide will filter accordingly Pressing the key sequence a second time or pressing will restore the guide to show all themes The Types pop up menu Channel List The Lists pop up menu enables you to filter the guide to display only channels from the selected list In addition to All Channels you can choose one of your own defined lists S
100. porting any pay per view activity that may have occurred This happens very rarely and lasts for only a minute or so What if my question isn t listed here Call your dealer or the Customer Care Center at 1 800 274 8995 We will do our very best to answer your questions LIMITED WARRANTY Hughes Network Systems HNS provides the following limited waranty on your DIRECTV PLUS System from Hughes Network Systems This limited waranty is in lieu of all other wananties whether express implied or statutory including without limitation the implied wananties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose HNS shall not be liable for damages in excess of the purchase price of the product less reasonable amount for use and wear or for any incidental special punitive or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever or for any delays loss of use time profits revenue or savings any commercial loss inconvenience damage to buyer s or to other person s property arising from the use or inability to use the product or otherwise for any failure to perform HNS neither assumes nor authorizes any customer care center or any other person or entity to assume any other obligation or liability beyond that which is provided for in this limited wananty No oral or written information or advice given by HNS its dealers distributors agents or employees shall create a waranty orin any way increase the scope of this wananty Some states do no
101. possibly achieve this by trial and error you should be able to find the signal in just a few minutes using the box method What you are effectively doing is scanning the sky in a pattern similar to the way a farmer plows a field It will be easiest to fine tune your satellite dish antenna with someone else s assistance calling out the signal strength while you make the adjustments In addition you should turn up the volume of your TV so that you can hear the beeps while you make adjustments When there is no signal beeps will occur every few seconds so that you know it is searching As the signal strength increases the beeps will become much more rapid Before you begin make these quick checks e Verify that there are no obstructions such as trees buildings etc blocking the signal e Verify that you are using the proper cable type RG 6 between the satellite dish antenna and the digital satellite receiver Also be sure that the connections are tight and the center wire in the cable extends about 1 8 inch beyond the end of the connector e Verify that the azimuth and elevation values that you determined earlier are correct for your area e Get a 7 16 inch wrench not included to loosen and tighten the satellite dish antenna s bolts e Find the initial direction to point your satellite dish antenna using a compass The box method begins by subtracting 10 degrees from the azimuth and subtracting 4 degrees from the
102. ppear on the screen After entering a four digit passcode highlight and select OK to proceed Otherwise choose Cancel to cancel the locking process If you continue you will be asked to confirm the code by entering it again in the same fashion as before Once again highlight and select OK to proceed Otherwise choose Cancel Once OK has been selected the digital satellite receiver is locked You will need code whenever you wish to unlock or override the lock The button used to lock your system is now used to unlock your receiver A lock symbol appears at the top of every menu screen to remind you that the digital satellite receiver is locked Unlocking Procedure To remove the lock and its restrictions highlight the Unlock button and press the GE key MAIN MENU The UNLOCK pop up panel When the SYSTEM UNLOCK pop up panel appears you can use the amp and V keys or the remote control number keys to enter the four digit passcode that you used to lock the digital satellite receiver earlier If you enter the code using the number keys you will not see the numbers appear on the screen After entering the passcode highlight and select OK Once the digital satellite receiver has been unlocked all limits and restrictions are removed Otherwise choose Cancel to keep the lock in effect If you forget your four digit code call DIRECTV for assistance Temporarily Overriding the Lock There are times you may wish to temporarily r
103. r messages indicating otherwise Pressing QP will remove the banner immediately This banner contains information about the program including the program start and end times title rating channel call sign or logo channel number and program or channel related symbols where applicable Symbols as shown below could include alternate audio data new mail can t tape closed caption and or the lock status See the section called Alternate Services later in this chapter for The CHANNEL BANNER information on accessing alternate audio or data services DATA ALT CO NEW 2 CANT DOLBY SVCS AUDIO MAIL TAPE DIGITAL s Other audio closed Limits Limits Taping not Dolby Digital Pay Per View Data available available caption Unread mail enforced override allowed audio Meaning available available The Information Banner Pressing the ME key or the front panel S key a second time while the Channel Banner is displayed will replace the information with any available description of the current program This is called the Information Banner Either of these banners will go away after a few seconds or you can press the ME key or GW key to clear it on demand PAGE 5 1 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL The OneLine Guide If you d like to know what s on another channel without switching from your current channel use the OneLine Guide Simply press or V and begin browsing You
104. rder to navigate to the INSTALLATION screen UDP 10 display the MAIN MENU e Aor to move the highlight over the Setup Menu button to display the SETUP MENU e Aor to move the highlight over the Installation button e 289 to display the INSTALLATION screen You should see a meter displaying your signal strength The INSTALLATION Screen The INSTALLATION screen shows the quality of the signal that you are receiving Because you have not adjusted the direction of your satellite dish antenna you probably have a signal strength of 0 To let you know that it is looking you should hear a short beep every few seconds Even though a signal strength of 50 will give you the same high nts r quality picture and sound as a reading of 90 you should maximize Hines s T your signal as much as possible because rain or snow can cause the MOCCROOCACAOAMINI signal strength to drop significantly This signal reduction is known Hanahan Mus as rain fade As soon as the signal can penetrate the rain cloud or ge aH snow your picture will return automatically The INSTALLATION screen Pointing the Satellite Dish Antenna Using the Box Method le 4 Az 10 zle 14 AZ 110 Pattern of scanning the sky PAGE 4 17 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL The easiest way to find the satellite signal is by scanning the sky in the general direction that the satellite is located While you could
105. remote control Model HRMC 1 does not have the AUX key components in your entertainment system The remote control will control your digital satellite receiver and other devices in your entertainment system Programming the Remote Control There are two ways to program your remote control to match your equipment code scan and code entry Code scan can take some time but it avoids having to refer to this manual to program your remote control Code entry saves some time but you will need to look up the codes assigned to the devices Programming Mode Keep your remote control aimed at the device you want to control during this process The remote control will send out the power command for the device being programmed While holding down the device key i e TV that you are programming press the Mute key for one full second Then release the keys The device key should light and stay lit If it doesn t repeat the process Then choose either the code scan or code entry method Code Scan Once you are in programming mode repeatedly tap the fO key to step through the codes sending out the power command This could take some time since there are could be many for each type of device When your device shuts off you have found the code If you inadvertently go past a code that responded or realized that you may not have been aiming the remote at the device you can use the f key to step backward through the codes Pre
106. reo System section for the necessary connections If your hookup is complete move on to the Finishing Up section Hook Up the Audio Video Signals Most high end TVs and VCRs have phono type audio and video inputs Look at the back of your TV and VCR for three jacks possibly color coded yellow white and red They will be labeled something like IN L and R AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN If you are ane unsure look at these connectors on the back of the digital satellite receiver If The phono type video cable and jack you have no jacks like these on your TV or VCR skip this section and proceed to the Hook Up the RF Signals section This video hookup will give you a clearer picture than an RF hookup Also this hookup will allow you to view DIRECTV PLUS System programming and local broadcast simultaneously on TVs that offer a picture in picture PIP feature When using this hookup you cannot use the digital satellite receiver as a switch to choose between DIRECTV PLUS System programming and local broadcasts Instead you will use the input selection that your TV and or VCR offer to select the source If your VCR has a video input use an audio video cable to connect the digital satellite receiver s VIDEO output to the video input on your VCR Also connect the pair of the digital satellite receiver s audio outputs Left and Right to the audio inputs on your VCR If your TV has a video input connect an
107. rmine the codes that are stored in your remote control This may be useful for reprogramming additional remote controls later on 1 Press the device key and the Mute key simultaneously 2 Press the key and count the number of times the red light on the top of the remote control blinks Each digit of the three digit code is separated by a 3 second period the light is off For example if the code number is 021 the light will blink 10 times for 0 pause three seconds blink twice pause three seconds and blink once Controlling Other Components Using the AUX Button Some additional features are available when the remote control is in the AUX mode These instructions apply exclusively to the universal remote control HRMC 3 Volume Control in AUX Mode Note that when the remote control is in TV VCR or SAT mode the volume keys control the sound volume for the television When you re in AUX mode if your auxiliary component has audio output the volume keys control that component s sound volume If your auxiliary component doesn t have audio output you can program the volume button so that it continues to control the TV volume when your remote control is in AUX mode 1 Press the AUX key and the Mute key simultaneously 2 Press the Volume Up key Once you perform these steps whenever your remote control is in AUX mode the volume keys will control the television volume In the event that you reprogram
108. rotection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the digital satellite receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the digital satellite receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC To meet FCC requirements only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this device Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interf
109. s S on a currently airing program to tune to it Pressing E will take you to the INFORMATION screen described later in this chapter in the section called Getting Program Information e Ifa program title cannot entirely fit in the space provided an ellipsis indicates that a portion of the title is missing PAGE 6 2 THE ON SCREEN GUIDES Using PreSelect With the PreSelect feature you can select viewing choices in advance to avoid missing them Use PreSelect to plan your evening viewing your DIRECTV PLUS System will automatically change channels according to your selections and control your VCR for unattended recording To PreSelect a program find an upcoming program you wish to watch and press the erp key PreSelecting Programs for Taping If you have the HIRD E2 model digital satellite receiver you can utilize this feature commonly known as StarSight One Touch Record OTR Programs that have been scheduled to be taped f T AR will be identified with a videotape icon 2 before the program title on the on screen guide If you do not want to have the PreSelected program recorded press the arp key SIGHT again to change the setting to be automatically tuned to for viewing When using the Schedule To Tape feature the following steps must be completed for the digital satellite receiver to perform unattended recording e Attach the VCR Control cable see chapter Setting Up Your DIRECTV PLUS System e Use
110. s chapter if it is being pressed in response to a message such as Press ED to order This digital satellite receiver offers a variety of on screen guides Each guide has its own design to make finding programs of interest an easy task These guides include the PROGRAM GUIDE SM CELL PROGRAM GUIDE LG CELL TITLE GUIDE and LOGO GUIDE The HIRD E2 model digital satellite receiver also offers the WATCHWORD GUIDE Each guide can be filtered into smaller channel groupings as specified in your personalized favorite Channel Lists You can also reduce the displayed listing by specifying a Theme of interest and then narrow the offerings further by specifying a type within the Theme Additional settings such as Guide Times and Classes may be specified to determine the guide content A full description of the filtering options can be found later in this chapter Choosing the Guide Style To display on screen guides press the cD key Press the ELD key again to display or remove the guide pop up menu The guide menu provides buttons to access the MAIN MENU exit to Video ways to narrow your search and Guide Style To choose a guide style simply highlight the Guide Style button and press 39 gt A pop up menu offering each of the guide styles will be displayed Highlight your selection and press the SE key The guide will be redrawn to display your selection Familiarize yourself with the benefits of each guide style PROGRAM GUIDE SM C
111. s that Have Been Stored 8 4 Controlling Other Components Using the AUX Bul O ae REOR a a Rs 8 4 A FIRST LOOK AT THE DIRECTV PLUS DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Congratulations You ve selected one of the most advanced digital video and audio components available today You now have the capability to receive hundreds of channels of video programming and CD quality audio What You Should Do First Your DIRECTV PLUS System is both a sophisticated technical product and an easy to operate source of entertainment You should complete the following steps to achieve the greatest performance from your system e Read this manual to familiarize yourself with the system e Install the digital satellite receiver e Install your satellite dish antenna and cable e Align the satellite dish antenna e Arrange for programming from DIRECTV e Enjoy endless hours of TV entertainment How Does All This Work Many film studios news organizations and other broadcasters 1 provide their video audio and data services to the DIRECTV uplink center 2 ee e DIRECTV then digitally transmits the signals 22 300 TE miles into space to a grouping of high powered satellites 3 built by Hughes Electronics These satellites are located in geostationary orbit This means that after installation of the DIRECTV PLUS System which includes aiming the satellite dish antenna at the satellites no adjustment will be necessary to change channels becau
112. satellite receiver is in standby mode the program titles and descriptions in the guide will be searched Programs which contain matching words will be included in the WATCHWORD on screen guide Note For the WatchWord Guide to have the opportunity to find programs with matching words your digital satellite receiver must be turned off for a period of time It is recommended that you allow your system to look for your words while you sleep or when you are at work It cannot search for words while it is turned on Things to do in the WATCHWORD screen WatchWord Highlighting one of the eight choices and pressing SED will initiate a pop up panel where you can define a search word If CAGNEY and ALIEN were specified the CAGNEY search word might find movies in which James Cagney performed in as well as the TV series Cagney and Lacey The ALIEN search word might find the movie Aliens as well as any program which includes the word alien in the description Partial words work as well The WATCHWORD setup screen Entering the desired words is easy using the pop up keyboard You can highlight the desired letter using the 4 v 4 and keys Press SE to enter the letter Once the word in entered choose OK The WatchWord pop up keyboard PAGE 7 16 PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL You can use the remote control that came with your digital satellite receiver to control other HUGHES The
113. screen guide e PPV will list only channels offering PPV programs e Schedule will list channels that have events you have scheduled e Other options may be listed since DIRECTV can update this list via the satellite The Classes pop up menu The INFORMATION Screen To obtain more information about a particular program while viewing one of the various on screen guides press the ME key This screen is also displayed when pressing the SE key on the remote control or front panel in response to a message such as Press SE to order The INFORMATION screen offers the same program description explained earlier and more You can see displayed the program s actual start time and duration the program rating and a variety of options associated with the selected program Many variations of button combinations exist The button on the left side of the Things to Do area could be View PreSelect or DeSelect Another button that could appear refers to pay per view programs only Unless your receiver is authorized to make such purchases this button will not be displayed It could be Buy Cancel Purchase or Buy Options The INFORMATION screen The following buttons may be available Done When you highlight the Done button and press G39 you will be returned either to the guide or to the channel offering a purchase View After reading the program description and related information you may choose to view it by highlighting
114. se everything comes from the same locations in the sky The satellite dish antenna never has to track the satellite so there s no waiting for the picture to come in From the satellites the digital signals are beamed back to earth where they are received by your satellite dish antenna 4 The signals then go into the digital satellite receiver 5 where they undergo extensive processing to determine if you are authorized to access them The signals are then reconverted into high quality video and audio that you can enjoy on your television The telephone connection 6 is used by the digital satellite receiver to report back to ie REST network DIRECTV 7 any purchase activity S q PAGE 1 1 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL DIRECTV PLUS System Components There are three main components of your DIRECTV PLUS System They are the satellite dish antenna the digital satellite receiver and the remote control Take a few minutes to read about each one The Satellite Antenna The satellite antenna is the component that receives the digital signals It must be mounted to a solid outdoor surface that allows a clear view of the southern sky Reflector The large dish shaped part is known as the reflector Your reflector may be fairly round 18 or oval shaped 18 high by 24 wide At the end of a tubular arm that is attached to the satellite antenna LNB there is a low noise block LNB
115. shown These two measurements should be at right angles to each other If PAGE 4 6 Rafter or stud Centerline Outside holes go gt Outside holes A 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 sar AD 13 we 14 15 16 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA the mast is plumbed aligned vertically with the bubble level go to step 5 Otherwise loosen the pivot bolt and adjustment nuts see diagram Caperea level Flume vial Mast Bube 3ubbls must s6 Canteras triween marks F vol sell Adj smeT nut 7 places Miasl Rotate the mast until it is plumb with the itep View 4 Lowes fs x level then tighten the pivot bolt and alignment nuts If you are still unable to align the mast with the level try using wooden shims If they do not correct the problem you will need to find another site to install the satellite dish antenna Set the mast aside and drill a 1 8 inch x 3 inch pilot hole where you made the pencil mark Install the mast assembly onto the mounting surface using a 3 inch x 4 inch lag screw Tighten the screw enough to secure the base plate but leave it loose enough to enable you to adjust the base plate Verify that the mast is still plumb and adjust if necessary Mark the locations of the outside holes and remaining center hole on the mounting surface Remove the base plate from the mounting surface Drill a 1 8 inch x 3 inch pilot hol
116. side hole of F vot sall the base plate see diagram onto the cinder block surface 7 Set the mast assembly aside and drill a 2 inch hole where you Adjusimen nut made the pencil mark plazes 8 Clean out the hole A 9 Install the toggler as follows Holding the ring end of a toggler eC Lowes B fold the metal channel flat against the toggler and insert it into mt the drilled hole until you feel the channel open inside the hollow core of the cinder block Rotate the toggler and gently pull the ring to ensure the metal channel is flat against the inside of the cinder block While pulling the toggler toward you to apply tension slide the push cap until it is snug against the cinder block Break the ring along the center perforation and bend the two straps away from each other until they break at the push cap Cicer hke J Mela enny REENE Se a omy q i iH 1 i suas A nF Sl Push cap KA Trga nr Msta channel Toggler installation steps 10 Install the mast assembly onto the cinder block surface using a 3 inch x 4 20 machine screw see diagram Tighten the screw enough to secure the base plate but leave it loose enough to enable you to adjust the base os plate 11 Verify that the mast is still plumb and adjust if necessary 12 Mark the locations of the other three outside holes on the cinder Tinch X 4 70 block surface mac ine screws f ioutske Fo as 13 Remove
117. ss the GED key to verify that you haven t missed the code In order to lock in the code press the device key again The remote will remember the code until you reprogram it Code Entry First look up the device type and brand in the following charts You will find a list of numbers one or more of which should operate your device If there is more than one code you will need to try each of them to find the one that works best Once you are in code entry mode enter the three digit code Press the device key being programmed once again to lock in the entered code The remote will remember the code until you reprogram it PAGE 8 1 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Test if the entered code matches your device by pressing the GQ key If the device works you re all set Otherwise repeat the process using the next code for your brand or try the code scan procedure TELEVISION CODE NUMBER Admiral 072 081 160 161 EVENS 112 143 Akai 070 146 Amstrad 052 Anam 043 054 056 080 112 131 AOC 070 004 058 112 Audiovox 076 120 Blaupunkt Bruette Candle Capehart Cetronic Citizen 070 002 003 004 070 002 003 004 043 101 103 143 AECE o oncerto Contec oronado Craig Crown urtis Mathes CXC Daewoo 004 043 050 051 oO ojo oo A ALO N a CO N ee 043 054 191 070 101 143 004 043 076 103 004 016 043 114 120 127 143 128 136 192 044 Daytron 004 143 Dynasty 043 Dyn
118. status of some feature You will also see information regarding the current menu Some buttons contain small icons inside them indicating their function Q The current setting will cycle through the possible settings with each press of the SE key a A list of options will be offered This list appears in what is referred to as a Pop up Menu a A series of boxes will appear used to specify numbers and or letters for the particular feature PAGE 7 1 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Main Menu From the MAIN MENU you can access the on screen guide customize your system features check incoming mail lock and unlock your system and more There are two ways to get to the MAIN MENU First you can press MAIN MENU the c keys on the remote control Or when one of the on screen program guide is displayed you can press the GLE key to reveal the pop up GUIDE MENU then select the Main Menu button Places to go from the MAIN MENU The Guide button takes you from the MAIN MENUto the on screen guide You can use the guide to display what s available at a given time The guide also offers a pop up menu of buttons that are useful for filtering the guide or changing the style of the on screen guide See the chapter The On Screen Guides for information The MAIN MENU A quicker way to access the on screen guide from the MAIN MENU or any other menu is by pressing the QE key either on the remote
119. t allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations of implied warranties so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to Purchaser This Limited Wa manty gives specific legal rights to Purchaser and Purchaser also may have other rights which may vary from state to state PROVISIONS Your HNS DIREC TV PLUS System equipment the satellite dish antenna the digital satellite receiver and the remote control is warranted against defectsin materials workmanship for partsand labor HIRD E1 HIRD E2 HRMC 1 or HRMC 5 HANT xx Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver Remote Control Dish and LNB s 90 daysparts Warranty Period ieee lyearparts amp labor 90 daysparts lyearparts Thislimited warranty doesnot cover a unit that has been modified shipmentsto HNSthat are damaged damage due to lightning for damage from misuse negligence or in transit example powersurges nearby accident removaland reinstallation of strikes any installation ordamagescaused equipment for repair actsofGod by installation lossof progra mming costof shipping to HNS batteresorcablesafterinstallation This limited wa manty isnot transferable and isvalid only in the United States SERVICE If you have any questions or encounter any problems you may contact your authorized HNSdealerorcall ourCustomer Care Center at 1 800 274 8995 To ensure prompt and efficient service please have your model and seria
120. table e Machine screws 14 Qty 4 inch x 3 inch Qty 4 Washers 5 16 inch e Hammer e Carpenter s level Qty 4 e Pencil or chalk Installation Procedure 1 Select a flat and secure site to install the satellite dish antenna base plate 2 Place the base plate so the outside holes are positioned over the brick surfaces Do not drill into the mortar between the bricks Brick surface Double expansion anchor 4 places on Outside holes Morlar Outside holes Front view Side View 3 Using a carpenter s level plumb the satellite dish antenna mast in at least two different locations on the side of the mast as shown These two measurements should be at right angles to each other If the mast is plumb aligned vertically with the bubble level go to step 5 Otherwise loosen the pivot bolt and adjustment nuts see diagram 4 Rotate the mast until it is plumb with the level then tighten the pivot bolt and alignment nuts If you are still unable to align the mast with the level try using wooden shims If they do not correct the problem you will need to find another site to install the satellite dish antenna 5 Use a pencil to mark the location of the top left outside hole of the base plate see diagram onto the brick surface 6 Set the mast aside and drill a 3 8 inch x 3 inch hole where you made the pencil mark 7 Clean out the hole and insert an expansion anchor The anchor should fit snugly so y
121. tellite dish antenna to be grounded Grounding the satellite dish antenna helps protect against damage caused by static voltage buildup Grounding can also protect against voltage surges created by nearby lightning strikes INSTALLATION Polarization This DIRECTV PLUS digital satellite receiver is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way Do not modify the plug defeating this feature If the plug does not fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this plug with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades without blade exposure Power Sourc es Operate this DIRECTV PLUS digital satellite receiver 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 dealer or local power company Power C ord Protec tion Power supply cords should be 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 at the point where they exit from the product Overoading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it fro
122. ter in this chapter for information about programming the TurboTune feature Installation The Installation button takes you to the INSTALLATION screen which contains utilities to facilitate installation of your satellite dish antenna You can also evaluate your system s signal strength via the INSTALLATION screen VCR Setup The VCR Setup button on the HIRD E2 model digital satellite receiver takes you to the VCR SETUP screen which is used to allow the digital satellite receiver to be able to perform unattended recording ona VCR You will need to tell the digital satellite receiver what your VCR brand and the code used to control it Watc hWord The WatchWord button on the HIRD E2 model digital satellite receiver takes you to the WATCHWORD screen which is used to specify key words in program titles and descriptions that are of interest to you After specifying up to eight different words the digital satellite receiver will search for program information containing one or more of these words while the digital satellite receiver is in standby mode PAGE 7 3 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Things to do in the SETUP MENU Current settings overview An overview of the current settings can be reviewed without having to access each associated screen Scheduler The digital satellite receiver is equipped with a SCHEDULER that allows up to 32 events to be programmed You can use the SCHEDULER feature
123. tested Refer to the VCR Setup section in the chapter The Digital Satellite Receiver s Menu System to program and test the VCR Control feature Upon verifying that the VCR control is functioning properly you can remove the tape and permanently attach the emitter using the peel and stick backing This attachment should not interfere with normal VCR operation Now You Can Turn It On Once you have connected everything you can begin powering up the components Turn the TV on and set it to the DIRECTV PLUS System channel 3 or 4 or input video or S video Do the same for the VCR if applicable Now turn the digital satellite receiver on You will see the start up screen for several seconds followed by a black screen with the message at the bottom Searching for satellite signal To access related utilities press SED If so this is good If not try pressing the M key while the remote control is in SAT mode If that doesn t work check all of the connections You re well on your way to enjoying your DIRECTV PLUS System PAGE 2 5 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 2 6 CONTROLLING THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Now it s time for you to take control Take a few minutes to read through this chapter to begin to understand how to operate your system Let s begin with a couple of simple rules First there is nothing that you can do using the front panel keys or the remot
124. the current selection first then choose the newly desired action Canceling a scheduled program will also remove the check mark or videotape icon preceding the program title on the on screen guide If the program is currently airing you will need to delete the event from the SCHEDULER screen accessed from the MAIN MENU Buy Buy is used for pay per view programming The price of the event is displayed under the title of the selected program After highlighting the button and pressing aap you will be given the opportunity to confirm your purchase If you are not authorized to make the purchase directly from the digital satellite receiver you will need to contact DIRECTV for assistance PAGE 6 10 THE ON SCREEN GUIDES Buy Options The Buy Options button is similar to the Buy button This button will initiate a drop down menu with three purchase options View Tape and Don t Purchase The View Only price indicates the cost to view the program only A purchase of this type excludes the possibility of taping the event for later viewing The Tape View price indicates the cost to record the event for later viewing Of course you can also view the event when it airs if you select this option After choosing either View or Tape you may either confirm or cancel the purchase If neither purchase option is of interest to you highlight Don t Purchase and press aap Cancel Purchase Some events may allow cancellation after they h
125. the satellite dish antenna Q Why can t I control my TV A Before you can control your TV VCR or any other device besides your digital satellite receiver you must program your remote control to match your different devices See the chapter Programming Your Remote Control in this manual for specific instructions If you have already successfully programmed your remote control try pressing the appropriate device key to put your remote in the proper mode Then try controlling that device Also make sure that the batteries in the remote control are good Q My digital satellite receiver does not respond when I press keys What s wrong A Most likely if the front panel keys work but the remote control doesn t work try pressing the SAT key before trying to control the digital satellite receiver If that doesn t work press the SAT and Mute keys together and try again If that doesn t work or if the front panel keys don t work either unplug your digital satellite receiver for 30 seconds then plug it back in Since your digital satellite receiver is a computing device it is susceptible to erratic changes in power and or signal just as any other computer and these sudden changes can cause it to become confused Q Some channels look good while others freeze or indicate that no signal is available What s wrong A The most common causes for this behavior relate to an improperly grounded satellite cabl
126. ther conditions Have the following tools and materials handy during this process Items marked with an asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately e Drill bits 1 8 inch e Silicone sealant e Lag screws 3 inch x 3 16 inch e Washers 5 16 inch as oS a x e Carpenter s level Qty 4 inch Qty 4 e Pencil or chalk e Wrenches 3 8 inch 7 16 inch e Flectric drill Installation Procedure 1 Select a secure site to install the satellite dish antenna base plate 34nch X 4 ine1 lag straws cente holes 2 inch X 5 6 ch lazy Screws forlis ce holes Shiri Wall Mounting Deck Mounting e On the side of your house Locate a wall stud onto which you can install the antenna base plate as shown Wall studs can most easily be found by looking for the line of nails that shows where siding is attached to the house or by using a stud finder e Ona deck railing or floor You can install the base plate onto a deck rail or on the deck floor as shown 2 Place the base plate so the center holes align with the centerline of the rafter or stud see diagram While holding the base plate in place use a pencil to mark the location of the top center hole onto the mounting surface This mark indicates where you will be drilling later 3 Using a carpenter s level plumb the antenna mast in at least two different locations on the side of the mast as
127. tialize it Once the process has begun your old access card will no longer allow viewing You should not interrupt the process once it has begun An interruption could cause both the old and the new card to become invalid When the process is complete your new access card will be usable while the old card will no longer be valid Satellite This button only applies for oval dishes that are equipped with LNBs that receive signals from 101 119 and possibly 110 Each time this button is selected the satellite being monitored for signal strength will advance The INSTALLATION screen Transponder You may want to try different transponders to troubleshoot satellite signal reception problems Each transponder transmits multiple programs at a time The transponder shown when the screen first displays represents the one associated with the last viewed program By moving the highlight to the transponder area you can enter a number from 01 to 32 Different transponders may show varying signal strengths This is normal unless the variations are extreme such as 40 and 90 In the event of signal reception problems customer service representatives may ask for signal strength on a different transponder Do not change transponders trying to find the best signal since the transponder will automatically change depending on the channel you want to view PAGE 7 13 DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL Another signa
128. tion D guide gt exit EID and favorite D gt keys The key is unique because it does nothing by itself Pressing it displays the action icon in the upper left corner of your screen for a few seconds During that time other keys may be pressed to access special functions indicated in yellow above the keys Each will be described later in this manual The following chart describes the key functions for easy reference 090000 2 o 3888 Oi The HRMC 1 and HRMC 5 remote controls Key Combination lt a i gt MENU Displays the MAIN MENU from any screen lt a gt FAV d LIST Displays the CHANNEL LISTS screen SERVICES Displays the Alternate Services menu Feature Function Q Filters the on screen guide to movies only 2 Filters the on screen guide to sports only Filters the on screen guide to news only O ALL Resets the on screen guide filters The remaining keys are digital satellite receiver specific keys and common device keys including numbers channel up and down etc The functions of these keys change depending on the device currently selected Please refer to Controlling the Digital Satellite Receiver for more remote control capabilities and Programming Your Remote Control for setting your remote control to handle other audio video components Descriptions and details of each individual key will be given in the appropriate sections throughout this manual PAGE 1 4 SETTING UP YOUR DIR
129. titles are listed in alphabetical order with reference to times and channels displayed as supplementary information LOGO GUIDE This guide style offers the greatest number of channels displayed simultaneously It is also the most colorful For those viewers that choose their programming more by the channel rather than by program title this is the best option Almost every channel is represented by the logo WATCHWORD GUIDE This is a special guide available in the HIRD E2 model digital satellite receiver It creates a list of program titles based on various keywords that you specify First you have to enter your keywords on the WATCHWORD SETUP screen Then when you are not using your digital satellite receiver turn it off It is during the off time that the digital satellite receiver scours the thousands of program titles and their descriptions looking for matches to your keywords To fully complete this process several hours are needed So it is best if you let your system do this for you while you are asleep When you return selecting the WATCHWORD GUIDE style will provide you with a list of matching programs that it was able to find As you can see there are various guide styles to suit various tastes and needs Descriptions One guide option is to automatically display descriptions for highlighted program titles The descriptions usually provide information such as actors names a program synopsis and additional rating information
130. ts at one time If more than seven events are already scheduled you may use either the W key to scroll down or the 0 key to view the additional events A small arrow at the top or bottom of the event list indicates that there are additional events Once you have highlighted the event you wish to set or edit press SE You will be prompted with a pop up menu If you choose the scheduling option the digital satellite receiver will turn on if necessary and tune to the specified channel at the correct date and time If the Schedule to Tape option is provided and is chosen and you have successfully completed the VCR setup procedure the digital satellite receiver will allow recording of the event To remove a previously scheduled event select the Delete option If you inadvertently pressed GD select Cancel After choosing a scheduling option a pop up panel appears for channel selection You can enter the desired channel using either the number keys on the remote control or the 4 and Wor 4O and KO PAGE 7 4 THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER S MENU SYSTEM After specifying a channel press the S key or select OK when you are ready to continue Next enter a Start time using either the number keys on the remote control or the amp and W keys Press gt to continue You then must specify whether the time you entered is AM or PM or N for noon or M for midnight if the time specified is 12 00 using the A and Y keys To continue press
131. utput from either the digital satellite receiver s OUT TO TV if available or the VCR to the RF input on the TV This is the other place where an adapter may be needed if your TV doesn t have the F type connector Set the channel 3 4 selector switch on the back of the digital satellite receiver to the channel that is not broadcast or has the weakest signal in your area This will be the channel that you need to set your TV and or VCR to for viewing or recording DIRECTV PLUS System programming You can also use the digital satellite receiver as a switch to select between DIRECTV PLUS System programming and local broadcasts This can be accomplished by pressing the qi key on the remote control while the remote is in SAT mode Also you must connect your local signal either from an antenna or cable service to the IN FROM ANTon the back of the digital satellite receiver If your antenna wire is not a coaxial type you will need an adapter as described earlier If you have a stereo system you may be able to achieve big speaker sound See the Hook Up to a Stereo System section for the necessary connections If your hookup is complete move on to the Finishing Up section Hook Up to a Stereo System To achieve high quality sound from the digital satellite receiver through a stereo system simply connect the AUDIO outputs Left and Right to an available input on your audio system First look for an input labeled AUX If
132. wdriver to tighten the screw Routing the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver During this step of the installation route the LNB cable from the ground block to the satellite receiver In most installations there is more than one way to get the LNB cable to the adapter from the grounding block If the adapter is Ines ln Idling Waona near an inside wall use the crawl space basement or attic area When routing the LNB cable to the digital satellite receiver take the shortest possible path and always protect it from physical damage 1 After verifying that there are no wires or pipes blocking the location where you near to feed the coaxial cable into the building drill a 12 inch hole If you are routing two coaxial cables drill a second 12 inch hole near the first a a 2 Connect one end of the cable to the ground block Repeat this or wre step if you are routing two cables 3 Form a 3 inch to 5 inch drip loop in the cable s before inserting it in the access hole 4 Secure the drip loop s and cable s to the wall with cable clips 5 Inside the building route the cable s to where the satellite receiver s are located Depending on the installation site this could be through a floor or wall directly to the rear of the satellite receiver If the cable goes straight through a wall you can use a wall plate at the access point 6 Seal the access point into the building with silicone sealant The satellite dish anten
133. y Rather it goes into a standby mode which enables it to continue monitoring data sent from DIRECTY call in status reports to DIRECTV monitor for programs you have scheduled receive messages and perform other background activities The only apparent changes occurring in the standby mode are that the video goes black the IN FROM ANTENNA connector signals are passed through to the OUTTO TV connector and the power light is off There are three keys on your remote control that most people use frequently They are the D ED and C keys After you have established favorite channel lists as described in the chapter The Digital Satellite Receiver s Menu System you will want to cycle through them quickly and easily Do so by pressing the gt key Each press will advance to the next list of channels After stepping through the favorite lists it will cycle back to All Channels At any time you can exit the on screen guide by selecting Video in the Guide pop up menu An even faster way is to press the P key The MD key is only useful if the digital satellite receiver is connected to your entertainment system through the OUT TO TV connector rather than VIDEO or S VIDEO If you are using OUT TO TV pressing the MM key will switch the output between DIRECTV PLUS System programming and local broadcasts similar to the way the key works Knowing these few keys should enable to navigate through almost every digital satellite receiver f
134. y turn the satellite dish antenna 20 degrees towards and past the actual determined azimuth It should take about 20 seconds to make the sweep of the sky 2 Ifno signal was found in this pass increase the elevation by 1 degree and slowly turn the satellite dish antenna back the other direction If you do find a signal go to step 4 3 Ifyou have done this for 9 passes now 4 degrees above the determined elevation start back at the beginning point and try again If you cannot achieve any signal after several tries recheck that the LNB satellite cable is connected to the SATELLITE IN jack not the IN FROM ANT jack For additional support call your dealer or the Customer Care Center at 1 800 274 8995 PAGE 4 18 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA 4 To have reached this step it is assumed that there is some degree of signal A numeric value for the strength ranges from 0 to 99 While your signal strength may vary refer to the following map to determine the suggested signal strength goal for your area Typical signal strength results Your actual signal strength may vary 5 Gently continue turning the satellite dish antenna reflector a small amount as you were turning it when you began receiving a signal Continue to adjust the satellite dish antenna in this fashion until the signal strength meter reaches the highest possible reading Tighten the azimuth bolts 6 Slowly tilt the satellite dish antenna up and down to
135. you aren t using a compact disc EN player or laser disc player you can use one of those inputs if available The only be E k input that you should not use is one that is specified for a turntable phonograph T AMIKI The phono type audio cable and jack Finishing Up You can mix and match the different hookups described above to suit your entertainment system s available connections For example you could connect the VCR using audio video while the TV is connected with the RF signal Always try to achieve the highest quality and greatest flexibility available Once all connections have been completed plug in the TV VCR and digital satellite receiver to the wall outlet appropriate extension cord or surge protector See Important Safety Instructions described in the front of this manual Note If you have connected a VCR into your entertainment system in a way that routes the cables from the digital satellite receiver to your VCR before the signal reaches the TV you may experience a distorted picture if you attempt to record a copy protected program These programs are identified by a Can t Tape symbol in the banner area of the screen If this occurs simply stop the recording process and your picture will automatically correct itself PAGE 2 4 SETTING UP THE DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM Connecting the VCR Control Cable With the proper connections you can have the model HIRD E2 digital satellite receiver control y

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