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RCA DRD221RD User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE digitalsatellitereceiverdigitalsate satellitereceiverdigitalsatelliterec ereceiverdigitalsatellitereceiverdi erdigitalsatellitereceiverdigitalsat alsatellitereceiverdigitalsatelliter itereceiverdigitalsatellitereceiver rdigitalsatellitereceiverdigitalsate satellitereceiverdigitalsatelliterec ereceiverdigitalsatellitereceiverd erdigitalsatellitereceiverdigitalsa alsatellitereceiverdigitalsatelliter itereceiverdigitalsatellitereceiver rdigitalsatellitereceiverdigitalsate satellitereceiverdigitalsatelliterec ereceiverdigitalsatellitereceiverdi erdigitalsatellitereceiverdigitalsa alsatellitereceiverdigitalsatelliter itereceiverdigitalsatellitereceiver rdigitalsatellitereceiverdigitalsate satellitereceiverdigitalsatelliterec ereceiverdigitalsatellitereceiverd erdigitalsatellitereceiverdigitalsat alsatellitereceiverdigitalsatelliter itereceiverdi rdigitalsat satellitere erecei erdi alsat itere rdig ellitereceiver elliterecei elliterec ceiverd igitalsat lsatelliter receiver italsate terec verd...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the digital satellite receiver.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setup and Connections ... 3 Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System ... 4 Step 2: Connect Your Digital Satellite Receiver to Your TV and VCR ... 4 Basic Connection ... 7 Advanced Connection ... 8 Step 3: Find the Video Input Channel on your TV ... 9 Step 4: Interactive Setup ...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Pay-Per-View Programs ... 36 Purchasing and Previewing ... 36 Tuning to a Pay-Per-View Program ... 36 Using the Program Guide for Pay-Per-View Programs ... 37 Using the Attractions Guide ... 37 Using the Purchases Menu ... 38 Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ...

  • Page 5: Setup And Connections

    • things to know before connecting the components • different ways to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV • how to order programming The “Using the Remote” section defines the buttons of the remote control and how to program it.

  • Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Directv System

    Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the digital satellite receiver, TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference •...

  • Page 7: Jacks And Cables

    Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand. • Place an amplifier or digital satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components. Jacks and Cables Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections.

  • Page 8: Back Of The Digital Satellite Receiver

    Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on your digital satellite receiver. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).

  • Page 9: Basic Connection

    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 next section, “Programming the Remote.”...

  • Page 10: Advanced Connection

    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 next section, “Programming the Remote.”...

  • Page 11: Step 3: Find The Video Input Channel On Your Tv

    TV’s video input channel. 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 digital satellite receiver. Then press the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Interactive Setup

    If your TV brand is 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 use the remote to control your TV.

  • Page 13: Using The Remote

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

  • Page 14: Remote Control Buttons

    Remote Control Buttons ON•OFF Turns the device you are controlling on or off. You can also use the power button on the front panel of the digital satellite receiver to turn it on and off. VCR Tells the remote to control the VCR.
  • Page 15 Using the Remote CLEAR Removes the on-screen displays and returns to normal viewing. DIGIT KEYS (0 - 9) Use the digit keys to tune directly to a channel. If you are in the menu system, use the digit keys to enter numbers for the time, date, channel and passwords.

  • Page 16: The Point And Select Method

    The DIRECTV System’s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs. The remote is programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs. The remote needs to be programmed to control other manufacturers’ brands. Testing the Remote Control...
  • Page 17 Using the Remote Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control each of the devices connected to your TV. If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your devices, press CLEAR until the LED turns off.

  • Page 18: Using The Remote To Control A Device

    TV, you must first press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode. Using the Remote to Control a Second Digital Satellite Receiver The remote can control two digital satellite receivers. From the Main menu, select Options, then System Options, then Remote Control Setup.
  • Page 19 QUASAR ... 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094 RADIO SHACK/REALISTIC ... 1000, 1004, 1006, 1012, 1038, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172 RCA ... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1019, 1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190 RHAPSODY ...

  • Page 20: Vcr Codes

    Scientific Atlanta ... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038 Signal ... 5014, 5018 Signature ... 5003 RCA ... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, ... 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087, ... 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125 Radioshack/Realistic ... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014 ...

  • Page 21: 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 guide is easy as long as you remember the Using the Remote Point and Select rule.

  • Page 22: 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. Program titles “Family” is one of five and information selectable Profiles Returns you to previous screen Help gives you more information Sort the guide by topics, movies, or...

  • Page 23: The Channel Banner

    Program Guides The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel, exit a guide, or press INFO or DIRECTV on the remote control. Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an item. On-screen icons represent frequently-used menu items. Some icons also change appearance to show the item’s status.

  • Page 24: Using The Guide Button

    Program Guides Using the GUIDE Button Each press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type of program guide. The Grid Guide The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time-and-channel format, with the full title of the highlighted program at the top of the guide. The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format, with program information for the highlighted program at the top of the...

  • Page 25: 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 it and press INFO. The Program Details screen appears and gives you several options.

  • Page 26: Additional Program Guides

    Program Guides Additional Program Guides Besides the Detail Guide, Grid Guide, and SurfGuide, there are a few more guides: the Channel Guide, the Logo Guide and the Attractions Guide. You can access these guides by selecting the Other Guides button at the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.

  • Page 27: The Attractions Guide

    Program Guides The Attractions Guide Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special events information. The Attractions guide The Other Guides button also lets you sort the guide by different variables, such as future times, user profile channel lists, and channel groups.

  • Page 28: Sorting The Guides

    Program Guides Then, select PPV in the Channel Groups category. Channel Groups is another way to sort types of programming. Select Back, or press the GO BACK button on the remote control to return to the previous guide. You can also choose another guide format from the category list.
  • Page 29 Program Guides Topics The Topics button sorts the guide according to the current user’s preferences. Select the Topics button to sort the guide. The Topics button changes to the Topics Themes button. Press the Topics Themes button to edit the current user’s themes preferences. These preferences are saved in each user’s profile.
  • Page 30 Program Guides Sports Select the Sports button to list sporting events only. After selecting Sports, the Sports button changes to a Sports Themes button. Select the Sports Themes button to sort the guide to list specific types of sports, such as basketball or soccer. Select a Sports Theme that interests you.
  • Page 31 If “NBA” appears within a program title or program description, the program will be included in the Scout Results program list. The Scout will search for information when the digital satellite receiver is off. (This may take up to 30 minutes for a full guide search.) You can check a Scout’s results by selecting a Scout button.
  • Page 32 Program Guides The Other Buttons Back Exits the guide and returns you to normal viewing on the current channel. Press OK to continue. Back button Help Brings up additional information about the guide. Press OK to continue. Help button Down Arrow The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide.

  • Page 33: The Menu System

    The Menu System The Menu System What’s a Menu? 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 34: Using The Menu System

    The Menu System Using the Menu System To bring up the Main menu, press MENU on the remote control. Use point and select to choose an item from the Main menu. To use the menu system, you need to know the Point and Select rule (see the “Using the Remote”...

  • Page 35: Menu Descriptions

    Allows you to set rating limitss, spending limits, and viewing hours, as well as create favorite channel lists. Options Allows you to find out more about the digital satellite receiver and remote control, change how your DIRECTV System looks, run the system test, and install a new access card.

  • Page 36: The Program Guide

    The Menu System The Program Guide Selecting Program Guide brings up your default program guide: the Detail Guide, the Grid Guide or SurfGuide. Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.

  • Page 37: The Mailbox

    How to Tell When you Have Mail There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the digital satellite receiver is turned on or off. • If the receiver is turned on, the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted.

  • Page 38: Pay-Per-View Programs

    The Menu System Pay-Per-View Programs Pay-per-view programs (PPV) are programs that you purchase—like a movie ticket—on an event-by-event basis. For instance, a channel with pay-per-view programs may run nothing but previews for movies. After previewing the movie, you can purchase it or find out more details about it.

  • Page 39: Using The Program Guide For Pay-Per-View Programs

    Point to and select the Other Guides button. Point to and select the Attractions Guide. You need to connect your phone line to your digital satellite receiver to be able to order pay-per-view programs using the on-screen menus.

  • Page 40: Using The Purchases Menu

    The Menu System The Other Guides menu provides several guide formats. Point to a channel and select it. The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other Guides menu. Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases. The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past purchases, and spending limits.

  • Page 41: Reviewing And Canceling An Upcoming Purchase

    The Menu System Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Use Point and Select to choose an upcoming purchase from the Future Purchases screen. You can review the program description, as well as cancel an upcoming purchase. The Purchase Edit screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase.

  • Page 42: 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 to bring up the Timers screen.

  • Page 43: Creating A Profile Channel List

    The Menu System Creating a Profile Channel List Point to and select a user. Point to Edit Channels and press OK. To start, you can add or delete all channels. Use the arrow keys to point to a channel, and press OK to remove (or replace) the check mark.

  • Page 44: Viewing Hours

    The Menu System Use the arrow keys to move the selector up and down. Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to the highest rating you want to be able to view. In the preceding illustration, movies that are rated up to and including a “PG-13” rating can be viewed.

  • Page 45: Setting Up Spending Limits

    The Menu System Setting Up Spending Limits Select the Spending Limit option to indicate a per-event spending limit for pay-per-view programs. Point to Spending Limit, and press OK. You can set a per-event spending limit for each profile. Use the digits on the remote control or use the arrow keys to enter a single-program spending limit.

  • Page 46: Locking The System

    If you enter the password to override a limit, all limits are unlocked until you turn off the digital satellite receiver. When you turn on the receiver again, the system will be locked, and the Family profile channel list will be selected.

  • Page 47: 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.

  • Page 48: Interactive Setup

    System menus. Remote Control shows a descriptive list of the remote control buttons. Front Panel shows a list of the digital satellite receiver’s front panel features. Point to an item to see a brief description. Back Panel shows a list of the digital satellite receiver’s back panel features.

  • Page 49: System Options

    The New Access Card Setup display screen allows you to transfer the information from the old card onto the new one. The access card fits into the digital satellite receiver through the front panel. Follow the display screen prompts to initialize your new card. Once you have transferred the information to the new card, your old card becomes invalid.

  • Page 50: The Dish Pointing Menu Screen

    The Dish Pointing Menu Screen Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates: Turn on your television and digital satellite receiver. Tune your television to the receiver’s output channel. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu.

  • Page 51: Using The On-Screen Signal Meter

    Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter: Turn on your television and digital satellite receiver. Tune your television to the receiver’s output channel. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu.

  • Page 52: Home Control

    Home Control Setup The Home Control Data Interface connects to the HOME CONTROL jack on the back of the digital satellite receiver. Once connected, you must tell the receiver to use this port for home control. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
  • Page 53 The Menu System Keep track of devices by assigning a label. Use the arrow buttons and OK to select the house and module codes that match the device’s remote control module and label the module. Select Save Setup to complete the setup. Device Control Once the device is set up, there are three ways to control it: with the menu system, with a timer, or with the remote control.

  • Page 54: Edit Fetch Menu

    The Menu System Use the arrows and OK to enter an on and off time. Point to and select Run Timer. Clear Timer removes all the timer information. Suspend turns off the timer, but saves the timer information. If you use the remote to control a device: Press the HOUSE ICON button on the remote control to put it in home control “mode.”...

  • Page 55: Customizing The Fetch Menu

    The Menu System Customizing the Fetch Menu To customize your Fetch menu: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. Point to and select Options, Look and Feel, and then Edit Fetch. Select Fetch Control. Press OK to choose Show Fetch Menu. 5.

  • Page 56: Customizing The Fetch Button

    The Menu System Customizing the FETCH Button To customize the FETCH button on the remote control so it performs one function when pressed: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. Point to and select Options, Look and Feel, and then Edit Fetch. Select Fetch Control.

  • Page 57: Tips & Troubleshooting

    Tips & Troubleshooting Tips & Troubleshooting Tips for Solving Problems You may have some questions about using your digital satellite system that you are unsure how to answer. This section provides the answers to such questions. You will find out how to run a system test, and how to diagnose and correct problems.

  • Page 58: Running The System Test

    Tips & Troubleshooting Running the System Test The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV System. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system, run the system test. It will allow you to get your Access Card number, or to initiate diagnostic procedures on the DIRECTV System.

  • Page 59: Fine-Tuning The Signal

    Tips & Troubleshooting Fine-Tuning the Signal If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test. If you need to run the interactive setup again, select Options from the Main menu, then select Interactive Setup.

  • Page 60: How Signal Flow Works

    VCR to the TV. (The VCR may seem like an unnecessary link in the chain, but this setup lets you record programming and off-air antenna/cable programming.) Satellite Signal From dish antenna Digital Satellite Receiver Audio Out FROM SATELLITE IN...
  • Page 61 Tips & Troubleshooting Wrong picture The digital satellite receiver and most VCRs let you toggle between pictures: one is the picture from the receiver and one is from the VCR. If you don’t see the picture you think you should be seeing, try using these buttons to toggle between the pictures: •...
  • Page 62 Tips & Troubleshooting Turns off while playing • Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

  • Page 63: Appendix A: Warranty Information

    If your unit is out of warranty, we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you. Refer to RCA Satellite System Limited Warranty for the repair service phone number.
  • Page 64 • If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement digital satellite receiver you will be provided with a Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will be accepted without the RA number.
  • Page 65 • Include with the shipment: 1. Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale. 2. A brief note describing your digital satellite receiver problem. 3. Your name, address and phone number.
  • Page 66 Appendix A: Warranty Information • The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier’s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges, and you elect not to use your credit card. •...

  • Page 67: Appendix B: Fcc Regulations

    Appendix B: FCC Regulations FCC Registration Information Your equipment 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 bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.

  • Page 68: Radio Interference

    Move the satellite dish antenna away from the equipment that is receiving interference. • Plug the digital satellite receiver into a different wall outlet so the receiver and equipment that is receiving interference are on different branch circuits. If these measures do not eliminate interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

  • Page 69: Appendix C: Accessories

    Appendix C: Accessories RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof “F” connectors Self-Installer’s Kit contains cable and hardware to install the dish and connect the system. Remote Control replaces a lost remote. Or, order a second remote for convenience. HCDSS10 Home Control Kit* contains a Data Interface that connects to the receiver and a lamp module.
  • Page 70 Appendix C: Accessories Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number above your name on...

  • Page 71: Index

    Index Access card GO BACK button 12 number 10 Grid Guide 22 Accessories 67 GUIDE button 22 All button 28 Guides. See program guides AlphaSort button 28 Alternative data 47 ANTENNA button 13 Help 30 Arrows on remote 12 Home Control 50 Attractions Guide 25, 37 Audio Language 47 accessories 67...
  • Page 72 If your satellite system needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter 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. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

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