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  • Page 2 Safety Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE WARNING COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. To reduce risk of fire RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. or shock hazard, do DO NOT OPEN not expose this This symbol indicates...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setup and Connections ............3 Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV PLUS™ System ........4 Step 2: Connect Your Digital Satellite Receiver ......4 Things To Know Before Connecting Components ....4 Jacks and Cables ................. 5 Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver ........6 Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver .........
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Messages ..................41 Mail ................... 41 Caller ID ..................42 Using the Purchases Menu ............. 45 Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ....45 Spending Limits ................ 46 Pay Per View Programs ............46 Previewing and Purchasing ............. 47 Using the Attractions Guide ............

  • Page 5: Setup And Connections

    Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Getting Started Setup and Connections This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your DIRECTV PLUS™ System. In Setup and Connections, you’ll learn: Using the Remote •...

  • Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Directv Plus™ System

    Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV PLUS™ System Make sure to locate the remote control, RF remote control antenna, and VCR Controller. Step 2: Connect Your Digital Remote Control Satellite Receiver During the satellite dish antenna installation, the digital satellite receiver may have been connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable for the system test.

  • Page 7: Jacks And Cables

    Telephone jacks and cord *This feature is only available on model DRD480RE. **DIRECTV programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, which is provided with your first DIRECTV billing statement.

  • Page 8: Back Of The Digital Satellite Receiver

    For more information on the function of the front panel buttons and many other features of your digital satellite receiver, press the MENU button and select Options from the Main menu, then select System Info. CHANNEL ON • MENU INFO *The digital audio output jack is only available on model DRD480RE.
  • Page 9 SATELLITE IN Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to the satellite dish antenna. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT This feature is only available on model DRD480RE. Use a digital optical (or SPDIF) cable to connect your digital satellite receiver to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. (You must remove the cover from digital audio output jack before inserting cable.) Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio...

  • Page 10: Basic Connection

    Setup and Connections Basic Connection CAUTION This connection provides a basic level of sound and picture quality and Do not stack electronic components or can be used with TVs and VCRs that do not have audio/video jacks. Note: other objects on top of the digital your back panel may not look exactly like the one shown below.
  • Page 11 Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (usually CH 3 or 4) and set your VCR to play. If your VCR is a brand other than RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, you may need to program the remote to control the VCR. See the “Using the...

  • Page 12: Advanced Connection

    Setup and Connections Advanced Connection CAUTION This connection provides better sound and picture quality than the basic Do not stack electronic components or connection and is recommended for use with TVs and VCRs or other other objects on top of the digital components that have audio/video jacks.
  • Page 13 Tune the TV to the video input channel and set your VCR to play. If your VCR is a brand other than RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, you may need to program the remote to control the VCR. See the “Using the Remote”...

  • Page 14: Rf Remote Antenna Connection

    As soon as the above connection is made, the RF feature of your remote is in effect. For information on how to program your remote to control other devices or to change the RF code, see the “Using the Remote” section. *The digital audio output jack is only available on model DRD480RE.

  • Page 15: Digital Audio Output Connection

    IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection using *The digital audio output jack is only available on model DRD480RE. anything other than a PCM, Dolby Digital, or Dolby Pro Logic receiver or decoder †...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Place Batteries In The Remote Control

    RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, see the next section, “Using the Remote,” for details on how to program the remote to control your TV.
  • Page 17 Setup and Connections Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote control sensor on your VCR. Some VCRs have a label that identifies the infrared remote control sensor, and others do not. If the IR sensor is labeled on your VCR, affix the VCR Controller directly over the sensor.

  • Page 18: Step 6: Using Point And Select

    Setup and Connections DIRECTV button Step 6: Using Point and Select You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and select. Once you know how to point and select you can complete the interactive setup (Step 7, below) and explore the menu system.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote

    The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, TVs, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN device, you probably Using the Remote don’t need to program it at all.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Buttons

    ON•OFF Turns the device you are controlling on or off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, PROSCAN, and GE products). You can also use the ON•OFF button on the top (front panel) of the digital satellite receiver to turn the receiver on or off.
  • Page 21 MENU Displays the Main menu. If you are already in the menu system, press OK or MENU to select a highlighted choice. When you are using the remote control to operate an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR (the remote is in VCR mode), the MENU button functions as a PROGRAM button.

  • Page 22: Programming The Remote Control

    The digital satellite receiver’s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable devices. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN devices; it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers’ brands.

  • Page 23: Using The Remote To Control A Device

    Using the Remote Using Direct Entry This remote control may not operate all Turn on the device to be programmed. models of the brands that are shown. Use the codes shown in this manual, or on Look up the brand and code number(s) for the device on the code the sheet packed with your remote.

  • Page 24: Controlling A Second Satellite Receiver

    AUX button is used to control the second satellite receiver. If your second receiver is an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN and you want to control it using the AUX button, use code 5001. Code 5000 is used by the DIRECTV button.
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  • Page 26 STS2 ................5065 Quasar ......... 0008, 0053, 2021, 2022, 2125 Cabletenna ..............5008 STS3 ................5066 RCA ..0000, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0028, 0035, 0037, 0054, Cableview ..............5008 STS4 ................5067 .. 0069, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, 2082, Century ...............

  • Page 27: Program Guides

    Program Guides Program Guides What is a Program Guide? Setup and Connections A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. There are several types of guides, each presenting the schedule in a different format. Using the program guides is easy as long as you remember Using the Remote the Point and Select rule.

  • Page 28: Anatomy Of A Program Guide

    Program Guides Anatomy Of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the program guides. Current user Program titles profile Current time and information To change the current user, press the and date WHO•INPUT button while in a program guide.

  • Page 29: The Channel Banner

    Program Guides The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you do one of the following: • tune to a channel • press INFO, DIRECTV, AUX, or GO BACK from video • exit a program guide or menu by selecting Back On-screen icons represent frequently-used menu items.

  • Page 30: Using The Guide Button

    Program Guides Using the GUIDE Button Each time you press the GUIDE button, a different type of program guide appears. The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format, with program information for the highlighted program. Detail Guide The Grid Guide The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time-and-channel format.

  • Page 31: Tuning To A Program

    Program Guides Tuning To a Program To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide, point to the program and press OK. To see information about a program in the guide, point to the program and press INFO. The Program Details screen gives you several options.

  • Page 32: Additional Program Guides

    Program Guides Additional Program Guides Besides the Detail Guide and Grid Guide, there are a few more guides: the Channel Guide, the Logo Guide, and the Attractions Guide, plus the sorting variables Guide Data and Channel Groups. You can access these guides and sorting variables by selecting the Other Guides icon at the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.
  • Page 33 Program Guides The Attractions Guide Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special events information. Other Sorting Variables The Other Guides icon also lets you sort the guide by different variables, such as future times (Guide Data), user profile channel lists, and channel groups.

  • Page 34: Sorting The Guides

    Program Guides Sorting the Guides Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are several on-screen icons that sort the guide in different ways. The sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide.
  • Page 35 Program Guides Movies Select the Movies icon to list movies only. After selecting Movies, the Movies icon changes to a Movies Themes icon. Movies icon Select the Movies Themes icon to sort the guide to list specific types of movies, such as comedies or musicals. This icon may change from Movies to a different topic in the future, but it will continue to function in the same way.
  • Page 36 Program Guides The All icon resets the guide to show all available topics, channels and listings for the current profile. All icon AlphaSort ™ AlphaSort lists all the program titles in the current guide in alphabetical order. Select the AlphaSort icon to search for specific program titles that are in the current program guide in alphabetical order.
  • Page 37 Program Guides Scout ™ The Scout icon lets you assign “Scouts” to search the guide for specific program information, such as actors’ names or program descriptions. Select the Scout icon from a program guide to view the available Scouts. Scout icon Then, point to an available Scout (one without a checkmark by its name) and select it.
  • Page 38 Program Guides Once you have set up a Scout, you can check its status by highlighting that Scout. A highlighted binoculars icon means that a Scout has found results. Scout 1 is in use, but has not yet found anything. Scouts 2 and 4 have results.

  • Page 39: The Menu System

    The Menu system The Menu System What’s a Menu? Setup and Connections The on-screen menu is a list of choices, just like a menu in a restaurant. And, just as a restaurant menu is divided into sections such as appetizers, entrees, and desserts, the on- screen menus are also separated into sections to help you find the information you need.

  • Page 40: Using The Menu System

    The Menu System Using the Menu System To bring up the Main menu, press MENU on the remote control. If the Main menu doesn’t appear when you press MENU, the remote control might not be in DIRECTV mode. Try pressing the DIRECTV button on the remote, and then MENU.
  • Page 41 The Menu system Menu Descriptions This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options. More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter. Program Guide Shows the on-screen programming schedules. Messages Access Caller ID information from your telephone company and mail messages from DIRECTV.

  • Page 42: The Program Guide

    The Menu System The Program Guide Selecting Program Guide from the Main menu brings up your default program guide: the Detail Guide or the Grid Guide. Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide (Detail Guide shown here).

  • Page 43: Messages

    The Menu system Messages The Messages menu lets you access messages or phone calls. If you select Mail, it shows you messages that are sent from DIRECTV. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service. If you select Caller ID, this menu shows you Caller ID information from your telephone provider (if you subscribe to Caller ID service).

  • Page 44: Caller Id

    The Menu System Caller ID Your digital satellite receiver is capable of displaying and storing Caller ID information provided by your local telephone company. To use this feature, you must have your receiver directly plugged into a Reminder telephone outlet (not a wireless jack) and you must subscribe to Caller ID or similar caller identification services.
  • Page 45 The Menu system Receiving Calls When your phone rings twice and Caller ID Message is set to On, a banner appears at the bottom of the screen. The banner may include the phone number, date, and time; or the If you’d like more information to appear name, phone number, date, and time.
  • Page 46 The Menu System The Caller ID List Screen The digital satellite receiver can store up to 10 call entries in the Caller ID List screen. When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory. The list also tells you if you have received multiple calls from the same number.

  • Page 47: Using The Purchases Menu

    The Menu system Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases and set spending limits. Use the Purchases menu to keep track of program purchase spending. The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the up and down arrow buttons to see more items.

  • Page 48: Spending Limits

    The Menu System Spending Limits Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a per-event spending limit for Pay Per View programs. Point to Spending Limit, and press OK. Select the user profile you’d like to set a spending limit for, then use the digits on the remote control or use the arrow buttons to enter a single-program spending limit.

  • Page 49: Previewing And Purchasing

    The Menu system Previewing and Purchasing You can preview and purchase DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events if you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming and have your digital satellite reciever connected to a telephone line. To preview a movie or event: •...

  • Page 50: Using The Attractions Guide

    The Menu System Using the Attractions Guide Your program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in your program guide. These events are called “Coming Attractions,” and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide. Press the GUIDE button on the remote control. Use the down arrow button to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 51: Timers Feature

    The Menu system Timers Feature The Timers feature allows you to preset your digital satellite receiver to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time. To use the Timers feature, select Timers from the Main menu. Select a If you subscribe to Caller ID service, note Timer (1–8) and then use the arrow buttons to complete the on-screen that the Caller ID banner will neither be...
  • Page 52 The Menu System Recording with a Timer If you choose Record instead of Watch when setting a Timer (and have set up your VCR as previously discussed), the Timer will turn on your VCR, then start and stop recording a program. To record with timers: •...

  • Page 53: Profiles

    The Menu system Profiles When you select Profiles from the Main menu, the first screen you see presents a menu of user profiles from which to choose. In addition to the Family profile, you can create as many as four different profiles that can be easily accessed using the WHO•INPUT button on the remote control.

  • Page 54: Setting The Rating Limit

    The Menu System Add or Delete All Channels You might be able to save time when creating a channel list by using the Add All Channels option or the Delete All Channels option before removing or adding individual channels. Also, program providers may make additional channels available. To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile channel list, choose Delete All Channels and checkmark only the channels you want to appear in the list.

  • Page 55: Viewing Hours

    The Menu system Viewing Hours Use the Viewing Hours option to limit the total amount of time, as well as the time of day, that a user can watch programming. Point to Viewing Hours, and press OK. You can limit viewing seven days a week. Use the digits on the remote control or point to the + or –...

  • Page 56: Locking A User's Profile

    The Menu System Locking a User’s Profile Users can be assigned a personal password to lock their profile. When a password is assigned, users must enter the password before they can view programs using that profile. Profile passwords do not allow access to, or editing of, the profile limits.
  • Page 57 The Menu system system. Unlocking the System When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect. To unlock: Point to Unlock System in the Profiles menu and press OK. Point to Yes and press OK to confirm that you want to unlock the system.

  • Page 58: Choosing Your Profile

    The Menu System Choosing Your Profile Each time you turn on the digital satellite receiver, the Family profile is selected by default. To select a different profile: Press the WHO•INPUT button to scroll through the profiles. The WHO•INPUT button toggles through the profiles. When your profile appears, enter your four-digit personal password to activate your profile.

  • Page 59: Options

    The Menu system Options The Options menu lets you set up preferences for the look and feel of the system as well as understand how some of the features work. Note that if your DIRECTV System is not equipped with Dolby Digital capability, Dolby Digital will not be one of the items in the Options menu.

  • Page 60: Look And Feel

    The Menu System Look and Feel Default Guide Lets you choose which guide appears first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote control. The choices are Grid Guide or Detail Guide. Color Scheme Lets you pick which colors appear in the guide and menu systems.
  • Page 61 The Menu system 6. Choose up to eight menu items to include in your customized menu by checkmarking them with the OK button. Choose which menu items to include in your customized Fetch menu. 7. Press the left arrow button to confirm your selections and return to the menu.

  • Page 62: System Options

    The Menu System System Options System Test The System Test screen is accessed through the Options menu and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the digital satellite receiver. Use this feature to get your access card number or If your system fails a test, run the system when your receiver doesn’t seem to be working correctly.

  • Page 63: Audio Language

    The Menu system Output Channel Lets you choose on which channel to view satellite programming, either channel 3 or channel 4. Remote Setup Lets you choose which remote control button will be used to control the current satellite receiver. RF Remote Setup Selects the code that will be used to identify your RF remote control.

  • Page 64: Dolby Digital

    Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything other than a PCM, Dolby Digital, or Dolby Pro Logic receiver or decoder could create a high noise level, causing damage to headphones or speakers. *Dolby Digital is only available on model DRD480RE.

  • Page 65: Alternate Data

    The Menu system Alternate Data Selects from among the available data channels. Upgrades Your digital satellite receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when your receiver would likely be turned off.

  • Page 66: Dish Pointing

    The Menu System Dish Pointing The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your digital satellite receiver and optimize your reception of the satellite signal. Selecting Dish Type It is important to complete each of the following steps required for your satellite dish antenna.

  • Page 67: Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates

    The Menu system Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates If you already know your dish pointing coordinates and have placed your dish, you can proceed to the next step in this book, “Using the On- screen Signal Meter.” If not, you only need to use one of the available methods (ZIP Code, City, Latitude/Longitude) to find your dish pointing coordinates.

  • Page 68: Using The Onscreen Signal Meter

    The Menu System Using the On-screen Signal Meter The signal strength meter is used to determine whether or not you are receiving the satellite signal; it also indicates the strength of the satellite signal. Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter: Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu.

  • Page 69: Tips & Troubleshooting

    Tips & Troubleshooting Tips & Troubleshooting Tips for Solving Problems Setup and Connections You may have some questions about using your DIRECTV PLUS™ System that you are unsure how to answer. This section provides the answers to such questions. You will find out how to access your video input channel, run a system test, and diagnose and correct problems.
  • Page 70 Tips & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wrong picture The digital satellite receiver and most VCRs let you toggle between signals. If you don’t see the signal you think you should be seeing, try using these buttons to toggle between the signals: • Press the TV/VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR’s front panel.
  • Page 71 TVs. Below are some things you can try. • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press TV on the remote control that came with your DIRECTV Plus™ System. Then press the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.
  • Page 72 Tips & Troubleshooting Running the System Test The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV PLUS™ System. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system, run the system test. It will also allow you to get your access card number or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your DIRECTV PLUS™...

  • Page 73: Appendix A: Warranty Information

    Appendix A: Warranty Information Repair Help Thomson Consumer Electronics offers hardware repair service if you encounter any problems with your DIRECTV PLUS™ System. Many problems can be diagnosed over the phone, or if necessary a replacement unit can be shipped to you. Please have your DIRECTV PLUS™ System model, serial number and date of purchase ready when you call.
  • Page 74 Appendix A: Warranty Information RCA SATELLITE SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor.
  • Page 75 Appendix A: Warranty Information To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit: • Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. •...

  • Page 76: Appendix B: Fcc Regulations

    Appendix B: FCC Regulations FCC Registration Information Your digital satellite receiver is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. Notification to the Local Telephone Company. On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.

  • Page 77: Appendix C: Accessories

    Appendix C: Accessories Accessory Order Form RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable Part No. Price Description Total with weatherproof “F” RG-6 Coaxial Cable connectors comes in a variety of lengths. 12 feet D912 $12.95 25 feet D925 $15.95 S-Video Cable comes in 12 foot lengths.
  • Page 78 Appendix C: Accessories Placing an Order Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard by filling in below or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed USE YOUR CREDIT CARD below.

  • Page 79: Index

    Index Signal meter 66 SKIP button 18 Fetch 58 Passwords 54 Sorting by Access card 60 FETCH button 18 Problems, solving 68 number 16 All icon 34 Front panel light 42 Profiles Accessories 75 AlphaSort icon 34 channel lists 51 All button 34 Movies icon 33 choosing 56...
  • Page 80 If your DIRECTV System needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the Yellow Pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

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