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Hughes GAEB0 Owner's Manual

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Draft A.03
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  • Page 1 Digital Satellite Receiver Owner’s Manual MENU SELECT POWER MENU SELECT POWER Models GAEB0 GCEB0 Draft A.03 5/1/01...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form read the following safety information carefully. Danger, Warning, or by any means without the written permission of Hughes Network Caution, and Notes defined below are used in this guide to alert you Systems, 11717 Exploration Lane, Germantown, Maryland 20876.
  • Page 4 Attachments– Do not use attachments unless recommended by which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, Hughes as they may cause hazards. specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using the remote control -A.03 ..7 Preferences ......30 Advanced Preferences.
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: Using The Remote Control -A.03

    Using the remote control - Draft A.03 The satellite receiver front panel buttons provide the basic controls needed to access and use the primary DIRECTV features. Additional buttons on the remote control provide shortcuts or access to extended features. Most remote control buttons can also control other components in your entertainment system.

  • Page 8: Using The Remote Control Buttons

    Using the Remote The most versatile remote control feature is the SELECT joystick. The joystick allows you to perform virtually all on-screen functions including: control buttons • Selecting a highlighted screen menu item. • Moving the screen highlight (or cursor) up, down, left and right •...

  • Page 9: Using Wink™ Interactive Directv

    The DIRECTOR group of remote control buttons provide instant access to audio, video, WatchWord, and Program Guide setup menus as shown in the figure below. GUIDE PREFERENCES Wed, Oct 20 3:54 PM PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Wed, Apr 11 11:25 AM Theme Picture Times Sound...
  • Page 10 Using the remote control - Draft A.03...

  • Page 11: Using On-Screen Program Guides-A.03

    Using on-screen program guides- Draft A.03 You may customize on-screen guides to show only channels or program listings of interest to you. Other on-screen guide features, such as scheduling and program information, will help plan your viewing. Program Guide The guide name always appears in the upper left corner. It may be something simple like “PROGRAM GUIDE,”...
  • Page 12 Both banners disappear from the screen after a few seconds. Press the CLEAR or INFO button to instantly remove them from the screen. Using on-screen program guides- Draft A.03...

  • Page 13: The Oneline Guide

    The OneLine Guide The OneLine Guide appears at the bottom of the screen when you press the ™ joystick up or down while watching video programming. You will see the channel call sign and number, titles, and program start and end times.. 10:30 11 AM 11:30...
  • Page 14 information. Descriptions may be only a simple 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.
  • Page 15 redrawn to display your selection. Select the WatchTV tab to return to the program you were watching. PROGRAM GUIDE Wed, May 29 10:54 AM All Channels ALT. AUDIO MAIL NR-Content May 30, 4:40PM - 5:18PM A Few Good Men (1992) Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, and Picture in Guide Kevin Bacon star in this courtroom drama...

  • Page 16: Using Channel Lists

    network logos, depending on the PREFERENCES screen option selected (see page XX). 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. Use the CHANNEL (CH) SELECT button to scroll through the guide entries a full page at a time.

  • Page 17: Auto Set

    for the entire family. Each of the lists, with the exception of Family, can be renamed. FAVORITE LIST SETUP Wed, Oct 20 3:54 PM Theme Times Channel List: MYLIST Fav List WABC Auto Set Fav Setup Rename WQED Class Add All ESPN Options Del.

  • Page 18: Filtering The Guides

    Clear You may decide to remove 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. If you decide to include all channels in a particular list, selecting Set will allow you to specify the list.
  • Page 19 Series for the category, you can now choose a type of movie such as Children, Comedy, Cultural Arts, Drama, and others as shown in the figure below. CATEGORY FILTER Wed, Oct 20 3:55 PM Theme Times Category Series Fav List Fav Setup Children Class...
  • Page 20 few seconds, the selected guide appears. GUIDE TIMES Wed, Oct 20 3:54 PM Theme Times Select the start time of the Guide Fav List Fav Setup Class Mon, 10:00PM Options Tue, 4:00AM TTune Tue, 10:00AM Watch TV Main Menu Tue, 4:00PM Tue, 10:00PM Wed, 4:00AM Using on-screen program guides- Draft A.03...

  • Page 21: Using The Information Screen

    Using the Information To obtain more information about a particular program while viewing one of the various on-screen guides, press the INFO button. This screen is also displayed Screen when pressing the SELECT button on the remote control or front panel in response to a message such as "Press SELECT to order."...
  • Page 22 buttons, by using the Channel (CH) button on the remote control, or the satellite receiver front panel buttons. After you have established favorite channel lists (see page XX), select Fav List to cycle hrough them quickly and easily. Each press advances to the next list of channels.

  • Page 23: Using The Menus-A.03

    Using the menus - Draft A.03 Menu Overview The 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 these areas: • 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.
  • Page 24 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 scheduled for taping will be identified with a videotape icon ( ) before the program title in the on-screen guide.
  • Page 25 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 is used for pay per view programming.

  • Page 26: Using The Scheduler

    3. Set your VCR for the correct satellite receiver output: RF (channel 3 or 4) or A/V (phono or S-video). 4. Insert a blank videotape into VCR. 5. Leave the VCR turned on. Programs PreSelected for viewing have a check mark ( ü ) before the program PreSelecting Programs for Viewing title in the on-screen guide.
  • Page 27 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 SELECT. 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.

  • Page 28: Mail

    months in advance. Once you have set the Frequency, use the ?? button to advance.?? Review your settings and choose OK. Otherwise, choose Cancel to delete the edits made to this event. 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.

  • Page 29: Purchases

    Purchases The Purchases pane shows your upcoming pay-per-view selections. PURCHASE HISTORY Mon, Apr 23 7:54 PM Scheduler Purchases There’s Something About Mary Prv Purch 1/12 9:00PM $2.99 Mail Caller ID WBA Lightweight Championship Watch TV 2/12 8:00PM $29.99 Main Menu Garth Brooks: Live in Concert 3/25 10:00PM...

  • Page 30: Preferences

    Preferences By changing the various options on the PREFERENCES screen, you can customize the satellite receiver to operate in the way that best suits your needs. GUIDE PREFERENCES Wed, Apr 11 12:25 AM Theme Times Guide Style Large Fav List Picture In Guide Fav Setup Class...

  • Page 31: Advanced Preferences

    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.

  • Page 32: Using Locks And Limits

    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 16:9 option.

  • Page 33: Tv Timer

    TV Timer The TV TIMER screen When you select TV Allow, the TV TIMER screen will be presented. If your receiver is locked, you will need to enter your passcode to access this screen. From the TV TIMER screen you can ®...

  • Page 34: Lock/Unlock

    receiver is locked, the passcode will be needed to change the ratings limit. Use the number buttons on the remote control to set the limit or use the buttons to increase or decrease each digit. Use the and buttons to highlight the digit that you want to change.

  • Page 35: Unlocking The System

    Unlocking the system The UNLOCK pop-up panel To remove the lock and its restrictions, highlight the Unlock button and press SELECT. When the SYSTEM UNLOCK pop-up panel appears, you can use buttons or the remote control number buttons to enter the four-digit passcode that you used to lock the digital satellite receiver earlier.

  • Page 36: Setting Up A Vcr

    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.
  • Page 37 process after trying all available codes, recheck your VCR Control cable connections and IR emitter placement. Using the menus - Draft A.03...

  • Page 38: Using Watchword

    Using WatchWord WatchWord allows to you search using specific words that appear in program titles or descriptions. WATCHWORD SETUP Wed, Apr 11 3:45 PM Setup Result Search for words in the Title and Descriptions of programs in the Program Guide. Watch TV Main Menu rodeo...

  • Page 39: Using Alternate Services

    “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. Entering the desired words is easy using the pop-up buttonboard. You can WATCHWORD SETUP Wed, Apr 11 3:45 PM Setup...
  • Page 40 Using the menus - Draft A.03...

  • Page 41: Programming The Remote Control-A.03

    Programming the remote control - Draft A.03 This chapter explains how to program your remote control to work with the other components in you home entertainment center using the Maufacturer’s device codes. Using the remote control on page XX also explains how to use the remote control to operate and additional satellite receiver, identfy stored codes, and use AUX to control other components in your system.
  • Page 42 Tandy 043 054 191 024 070 004 024 028 042 Crown Minerva Tatung 043 143 056 062 Curtis Mathes Hughes Technics 070 101 143 004 024 004 040 042 028 146 034 080 Techwood 070 004 062 101 Daewoo Teknika...
  • Page 43 028 031 045 046 059 039 043 023 Capehart Minolta Symphonic 013 156 034 039 043 023 Craig Hughes Tandy 003 040 135 059 061 046 051 142 013 045 162 031 070 Curtis Mathes Tatung 031 041 156 034 040...
  • Page 44 097 117 147 183 200 253 237 238 188 192 080 063 243 Carver Soundesign 013 091 098 107 126 129 160 163 108 178 164 220 245 249 Casio Hughes Soundstrea Clarion Meridian 151 169 013 067 Denon Starcom...

  • Page 45: Fcc Rules Compliance

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information FCC Rules Compliance This equipment 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.
  • Page 46 Programming the remote control - Draft A.03...

  • Page 47: Questions & Answers-A.03

    Questions & Answers - Draft A.03 Questions? Did we forget to tell you something? Many people, over time, have questions about their satellite system. We have compiled the most common of these questions and the answers in this appendix. We hope they help! QI had a signal but now I am getting a message “Searching for satellite signal.
  • Page 48 This happens very rarely and lasts for only a minute or QWhat if my question isn’t listed here? ACall your dealer or Hughes Consumer Care Center at 1-800-274-8995. We will do our very best to answer your questions.
  • Page 49 This Limited Warranty gives specific legal rights to Purchaser, and Purchaser also may have other rights which may vary from state to state. PROVISIONS Your Hughes manufactured DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver, Satellite Dish Antenna, and Remote Control are warranted against defects in materials, workmanship for parts and labor: •...
  • Page 50 Questions & Answers - Draft A.03...

  • Page 51: Installing The Satellite Antenna-A.03

    Installing the satellite antenna-A.03 INSERT SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA CONSUMER INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AND RELATED SOFTWARE MENUS HERE. THIS APPENDIX WILL BE DELETED IF CONSUMER ANTENNA INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL. Installing the satellite antenna-A.03...
  • Page 52 Attachments– Do not use attachments unless recommended by specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding Hughes as they may cause hazards. system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding– The outdoor satellite dish Power Lines–...
  • Page 53 SERVICE Servicing– Do not attempt to service this satellite receiver 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 satellite receiver from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions: •...
  • Page 54 Installing the satellite antenna-A.03...
  • Page 55 Index Times Moving 22, 23, 24, 25 View around Type PRPOGRAM GUIDE Buy $ Guide Buy Options Lists Don't Purchase LOCK SYSTEM Tape/View LOCK SYSTEM screen View Only RATINGS LIMIT screen MAIN MENU Cancel Purchase History Schedule Categories Program Guide To Tape Classes Ratings Limit...
  • Page 56 Index...

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