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The codes on this sheet supersede the codes in the user's guide. Please refer to your user's guide for the instructions on how to program the remote using these codes. The remote is
already programmed to operate most PROSCAN, RCA, and GE product.
TV
Abex ....................................................... 1172
Admiral ....................................... 1001, 1173
Adventura .............................................. 1174
Aiko ........................................................ 1016
Akai ......................................................... 1002
Alleron ................................................... 1046
Amtron .................................................. 1038
Anam National .......................... 1003, 1038
AOC 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176
Audiovox ............................................... 1038
Belcor ..................................................... 1004
Bell & Howell .................. 1001, 1083, 1162
Bradford ................................................. 1038
Brokwood ............................................. 1004
Candle ................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1174
Capehart ................................................ 1175
Celebrity ................................................ 1002
Centurion .............................................. 1009
Citizen ................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1016
..................... 1038, 1105, 1171, 1174, 1177
Clairtone ............................................... 1176
Colortyme .................................. 1004, 1006
Concerto .................................... 1004, 1006
Contec/Cony ....... 1012, 1013, 1014, 1038,
1176
Craig ....................................................... 1038
Crown ......................................... 1038, 1171
Curtis Mathes ................. 1000, 1004, 1006
................................ 1015, 1105, 1162, 1171
CXC ....................................................... 1038
Daewoo ................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016
................................ 1017, 1018, 1127, 1171
Daytron ............................ 1004, 1006, 1171
Dimensia ................................................ 1000
Dumont ...................................... 1004, 1151
Dynatech ............................................... 1178
Electroband ................................ 1002, 1176
Electrohome .............................. 1003, 1004
.......................................... 1006, 1019, 1022
Emerson ..... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023
.......... 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029
.......... 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035
.......... 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1041, 1042
.......... 1043, 1044, 1046, 1047, 1123, 1124
.......... 1162, 1171, 1176, 1177, 1179, 1191
Envision ........................................ 1004, 1006
Fisher 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180
Fujitso ...................................................... 1046
Funai ............................................. 1038, 1046
Futuretec ................................................ 1038
GE ........................... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1006
...................... 1022, 1052, 1054, 1055, 1087
........... 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1181
Gibralter ...................................... 1004, 1151
Goldstar ...... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1019
1056, 1057, 1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172
Grundy .............................. 1038, 1046, 1171
Hallmark ...................................... 1004, 1006
Harvard ................................................... 1038
Hitachi .................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1013
........... 1059, 1060, 1061, 1135, 1136, 1137
........... 1138, 1139, 1140, 1141, 1142, 1143
........... 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150, 1179
IMA .......................................................... 1038
Infinity ...................................................... 1062
Janeil ........................................................ 1174
JBL ............................................................ 1062
JCB ........................................................... 1002
JC Penny ..... 1000, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008
........... 1022, 1052, 1054, 1058, 1063, 1064
1072, 1087, 1105, 1128, 1171, 1172, 1181
Jensen ........................................... 1004, 1006
JVC ............... 1012, 1013, 1054, 1060, 1065
1066, 1067, 1089, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182
Kawasho ........................... 1002, 1004, 1006
Kaypani .................................................... 1175
Kenwood .......................... 1004, 1006, 1019
Kloss Novabeam .. 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183
KTV ............. 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177
Loewe ...................................................... 1062
Logik ........................................................ 1083
Luxman ........................................ 1004, 1006
LXI .......................... 1000, 1006, 1049, 1062
...................... 1071, 1072, 1073, 1162, 1181
Magnavox .......................... 1004, 1006, 1008
...................... 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074
........... 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1089, 1130
........... 1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184
Majestic ................................................... 1083
Marants ................................................... 1062
Marantz .................. 1004, 1006, 1062, 1078
Megatron ..................................... 1006, 1059
MEI .......................................................... 1176
Memorex ... 1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162
MGA ...................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019
.................... 1022, 1051, 1079, 1080, 1082
Midland ...... 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181
Minutz .................................................... 1052
Mitsubishi .. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022
1051, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1125
Montgomery Ward .............................. 1083
Motorola ..................................... 1003, 1173
MTC 1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178
Multitech ..................................... 1038, 1178
Multivision ............................................. 1084
NAD ...................... 1006, 1071, 1072, 1185
NEC ............ 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089
Nikko ........................................... 1006, 1016
NTC ....................................................... 1016
Onwa ...................................................... 1038
Optimus ................................................. 1185
Optonica ..................................... 1095, 1173
Orion ........................................... 1035, 1191
Panasonic .............. 1003, 1054, 1062, 1170
Philco ..................... 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006
..................... 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068
.......... 1069, 1074, 1075, 1077, 1183, 1184
Philips .................... 1003, 1004, 1008, 1012
..................... 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074
.......... 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089
Pilot .............................................. 1004, 1171
Pioneer ............................. 1004, 1006, 1090
................................ 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185
Portland ..... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171
Price Club .............................................. 1105
Prism ...................................................... 1054
PROSCAN ................................. 1000, 1181
Proton ........ 1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175
Pulsar ...................................................... 1151
Pulser ...................................................... 1004
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, 1198, 1199
Rhapsody ............................................... 1176
Runco ..................................................... 1151
Sampo .......... 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175
Samsung ...... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1015
........... 1019, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1171, 1172
Samsux .................................................... 1171
Sansui ....................................................... 1191
Sanyo ...................... 1004, 1048, 1049, 1050
........... 1080, 1107, 1108, 1162, 1180, 1189
Scotch ...................................................... 1006
Scott .................................. 1004, 1006, 1012
................................. 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046
Sears ............ 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013, 1019
1046, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1066, 1071
1072, 1109, 1110, 1162, 1180, 1181, 1189
Sharp ........... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1029, 1095
........... 1111, 1112, 1113, 1122, 1171, 1173
Shogun ..................................................... 1004
Signature ........................... 1001, 1083, 1115
Simpson .................................................. 1008
Sonic ........................................................ 1176
Sony ......................................................... 1002
Soundesign . 1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046
Squareview ............................................. 1189
SSS ................................................. 1004, 1038
Starlite ..................................................... 1038
Supre-macy ............................................ 1174
Supreme .................................................. 1002
Sylvania .............................. 1004, 1006, 1008
........... 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075
1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161, 1183, 1184
Symphonic ........................ 1033, 1038, 1189
Tandy ....................................................... 1173
Tatung ........................................... 1003, 1178
Technics .................................................. 1054
Techwood ......................... 1004, 1006, 1054
Teknika .............................. 1004, 1005, 1006
........... 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016, 1038, 1046
........... 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170, 1171
Telecaption ............................................. 1117
TMK .............................................. 1004, 1006
Toshiba ................... 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089
........... 1105, 1109, 1117, 1118, 1160, 1162
Totevision ............................................... 1171
Universal ...................................... 1052, 1087
Victor ........................................... 1066, 1182
Vidtech .............................. 1004, 1005, 1006
Viking ....................................................... 1174
Wards ......... 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006,
........... 1019, 1024, 1033, 1046, 1052, 1062
........... 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1083
.......... 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120, 1184
Yamaha ................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019
Zenith 1004, 1083, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154
Satellite Receivers
Chapparal .................................... 5056, 5057
Drake ........................................... 5058, 5059
GE Satellite Receiver ................ 5000, 5001
General Instuments ........ 5060, 5061, 5062
Panasonic Satellite Receiver ............... 5075
Primestar DBS ....................................... 5076
Proscan Satellite Receiver ....... 5000, 5001
RCA Satellite Receiver ............. 5000, 5001
Realistic ................................................... 5063
Sony Satellite Receiver ........................ 5072
STS1 ......................................................... 5064
STS2 ......................................................... 5065
STS3 ......................................................... 5066
STS4 ......................................................... 5067
Toshiba .................................................... 5068
Toshiba Satellite Receiver ................... 5073
Uniden Satellite Receiver .................... 5069
Audio (RCA/Dimensia only)
AM/FM .................................................... 4003
Aux .......................................................... 4004
Phono ...................................................... 4005
CD ........................................................... 4007
Tape ......................................................... 4006
Laserdisc Players
ProScan ................................................... 2001
RCA ........................................................ 2001
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- Page 1 The codes on this sheet supersede the codes in the user's guide. Please refer to your user's guide for the instructions on how to program the remote using these codes. The remote is already programmed to operate most PROSCAN, RCA, and GE product.
- Page 2 Quartz ... 2011 XR-1000 ... 2021, 2026, 2061 Quasar ... 2021, 2022, 2125 Yamaha ... 2009, 2010 RCA ... 2000, 2001, 2003 ... 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111 ... 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083 Zenith ... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128 ...
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Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information WARNING To reduce risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this receiver to rain or moisture. Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer: Note to Satellite Dish Installer: IMPORTANT NOTICE: Care and Cleaning: Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Setup and Connections ... 3 Step 1: Unpack the System ... 4 Step 2: Connect Your Receiver to Your TV and Other Devices ... 4 Things to Know Before Connecting Components ... 4 Jacks and Cables ... 5 Back of the Receiver ... - Page 6 Table of Contents Pay-Per-View Programs ... 44 Purchasing and Previewing ... 44 Tuning to a PPV Program ... 44 Using the Purchases Menu ... 47 Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ... 47 Spending Limits ... 48 Timers Feature ... 48 Profiles ...
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Page 7: Setup And Connections
Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Getting Started This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your satellite system and show you how to use the on-screen guides and menus. -
Page 8: Step 1: Unpack The System
Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the System Make sure to locate the remote control and the VCR controller. Step 2: Connect Your Receiver to Your TV and Other Devices During the satellite dish antenna installation, the receiver may have been connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable for the system test. -
Page 9: Jacks And Cables
S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack. -
Page 10: Back Of The Receiver
Setup and Connections Back of the Receiver The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on your receiver. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.). OUT TO TV Use to connect the receiver RF REMOTE If your... -
Page 11: Basic Connection
VCR output channel (usually channel 3 or 4) and set your VCR to play. If your VCR is a brand other than RCA, GE, or P may need to program the remote to control the VCR. See the next section, “Using the Remote.”... -
Page 12: Advanced Connection
3 or 4—CH3 or CH4 on the back of the VCR) and set your VCR to play. If your VCR is a brand other than RCA, GE, or P , you may need to program the remote to control the VCR. See the next section, “Using the Remote.”... -
Page 13: Step 3: Connect The Vcr Controller
Setup and Connections Step 3: Connect the VCR Controller In order for the receiver and VCR to communicate, you need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the receiver. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the receiver. - Page 14 Setup and Connections The Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR. Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR brand. The VCR codes are located in the “Using the Remote” section of this book.
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Page 15: Step 4: Find The Video Input Channel On Your Tv
Then press the WHO•INPUT button on the remote. • If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or P Owner’s Manual. If you cannot find your TV Owner’s Manual, you will have to investigate. You might access the TV’s Video Input Channel by: •... -
Page 16: Step 5: Interactive Setup
To turn on the system, press the DIRECTV button on the remote or on the ON•OFF button on the front panel. If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or P , press the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. -
Page 17: Step 8: Order Programming
Setup and Connections Step 8: Order Programming After you have installed your system, you should contact your service provider, DIRECTV or USSB, to receive programming. Programming with DIRECTV: Programming with USSB: Call 1-800-347-3288 Call 1-800-204-USSB When you order programming, you need to know your Access Card number. -
Page 19: Using The Remote
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or ProS component, you probably don’t need to program it at all. Setup and Connections... -
Page 20: Remote Control Buttons
AUX Tells the remote to control other components, such as a cable box or laser disc player (on older remotes, this may be labelled “SAT2”). DIRECTV Tells the remote to control the satellite receiver (on older remotes, this may be labelled “SAT1”). - Page 21 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.
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Page 22: The Point And Select Method
Programming the Remote Control The satellite system’s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs. The remote is programmed to control most RCA, GE and P TVs. The remote needs to be programmed to control other manufacturers’ brands. -
Page 23: Using Automatic Code Search
CLEAR until the LED turns off. Turn on the device you want to control (VCR, satellite receiver, etc.) Press and hold the device button you want to program (VCR, AUX, DIRECTV, etc.). - Page 24 Using the Remote Using the Remote to Control a Device Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your devices. To operate the device: Press the device button (TV, VCR, DIRECTV, DVD, or AUX) to set the remote to control the device.
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Page 25: Tv Codes
Quasar ... 012, 038, 092, 111 Radio Shack ... 000, 021, 025, 036, ... 037, 059, 064, 078 RCA ... 000, 006, 011, 019, 027, 034, ... 038, 044, 046, 088, 100, 101, 109 Realistic ... 021 Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes Sampo ... -
Page 26: Vcr Codes
Portland ... 044, 045, 052 ... 000 Quartz ... 002 Quasar ... 008, 053 RCA ... 000, 005, 007, 008, ... 028, 035, 037, 054, 069 Radio Shack/Realistic .. 002, 006, 008, ... 009, 012,015, 019, 027, 043, 053 Samsung ... 007, 013, 022, 032, 042 Sansui ... -
Page 27: Cable Box Codes
Philips ... 007, 008, 019, 021, ... 026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041 Pioneer ... 018, 020, 044 RCA ... 000, 027 RCA (Satellite Reciever) ... 066 Randtek ... 007, 008 Regal ... 003, 012, 013 Regency ... 002, 033 Samsung ... -
Page 29: 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 30: Bringing Up The Program Guides
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 Sports... -
Page 31: The Channel Banner
Program Guides The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel, exit a guide, or press INFO on the remote. 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 32: 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 guide. -
Page 33: 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, press INFO. The Program Details screen appears and gives you several options. -
Page 34: 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 35: The Attractions Guide
Program Guides The Attractions Guide Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special events information. 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 36: 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 to return to the previous guide. You can also choose another guide format from the category list. - Page 37 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 38 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. Sports button Sports Themes button Select a Sports Theme that interests you.
- Page 39 Program Guides AlphaSort searches for specific titles in the guide. Continue entering the specific title’s letters until it appears in the AlphaSort list. If you enter the wrong letter, select either Backspace or Clear All. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the title you are looking for. Press the OK button to select it, or the INFO button to see more information.
- Page 40 Program Guides Select Enter Text to set up a Scout. 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 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 41 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.
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Page 43: 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 44: Exiting A Screen
The Menu System Using the Menu System To bring up the Main menu, press MENU on the remote. 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: use the arrows on the remote to point to an item on the screen, and then press OK to select it. -
Page 45: Menu Descriptions
Use to review or cancel upcoming purchases, and to review past purchases. Timers Allows you to schedule the satellite receiver to tune to a specific channel at a specific time. Profiles Allows you to set ratings limits, spending limits, and viewing hours, as well as create favorite channel lists. -
Page 46: 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 the SurfGuide. Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the Detail Guide and the Grid Guide. -
Page 47: The Mailbox
The Menu System The Mailbox The mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”—from your program providers. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service. How to Tell When you Have Mail There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the receiver is turned on or off. -
Page 48: 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 might run nothing but previews for movies. After previewing the movie, you can purchase it or find out more details about it. - Page 49 If no other times are available, this option does not appear. The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select. You need to connect your phone line to your satellite receiver to be able to order PPV programs using the on-screen menus.
- Page 50 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 until the Detail Guide or Grid Guide appears on-screen.
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Page 51: Using The Purchases Menu
The Menu System 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. The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the down arrow keys to see more items. -
Page 52: 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. You can set a per-event spending limit for each Profile. Use the digits on the remote or use the arrow keys to enter a single- program spending limit. -
Page 53: Setting Up Timer Recordings
The Menu System Setting Up Timer Recordings The Timers feature allows you to set up timer recordings when you connect the VCR Controller to your satellite receiver, and tell the receiver what type of VCR you are using. Recording with Timer... -
Page 54: Profiles
The Menu System Profiles When you select Profiles from the Main menu, the first screen you see is the Master Edit control panel. In addition to the Family profile, you can create as many as four different profiles that can be easily accessed by using the WHO button on the remote control. -
Page 55: Setting The Ratings 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 Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to either add all channels or delete all channels before removing or adding individual channels. -
Page 56: 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 or point to the + or –... -
Page 57: Locking A User's Profile
The Menu System Locking a User’s Profile Each user can be assigned a personal password to lock his or her profile. When a password is assigned, the user must enter the password before he or she can view programs using that profile. Profile passwords do not allow access to, or editing of the profile limits. -
Page 58: Unlocking The System
The Menu 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 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 how some of the features work. The Options menu lets you change how the system works. The following sections explain your options when changing your personal preferences. -
Page 60: Look And Feel
The Menu System System Info Select System Info from the Options menu to choose from a list of on- line Help topics. Point and select to find out about the specific parts of the satellite system. Program Guide shows a screen-by-screen overview of the Program Guide features. -
Page 61: System Options
The Menu System System Options System Test The System Test display screen is accessed through the Options menu, and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the digital satellite system. You should use this feature to get your Access Card number, or when your receiver doesn’t seem to be working correctly. -
Page 62: Audio Language
The Menu System Output Channel Lets you choose on which channel to view satellite programming, either channel 3 or channel 4. Picture Size The Picture size display screen allows you to choose between a standard TV screen and a Cinema option. A standard TV screen has an aspect ratio of 4:3;... -
Page 63: The Dish Pointing Menu Screen
Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates: Turn on your television and satellite receiver. Tune your television to the satellite receiver’s output channel. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu. Use the arrows to highlight Dish Pointing, then press OK to access the dish pointing screen. -
Page 64: Using The On-Screen Signal Meter
Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter: Turn on your television and satellite receiver. Tune your television to the satellite receiver’s output channel. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu. Use the arrows to highlight Dish Pointing, then press OK to access the dish pointing screen. -
Page 65: Home Control
The Menu System Home Control Home Control lets you remotely control several lamps and devices through your receiver. Home Control Setup The Home Control Data Interface connects to the HOME CONTROL jack on the back of the receiver. Once connected, you must tell the receiver to use this jack for Home Control. - Page 66 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 module and label the module. Select Save Setup to complete the setup. Device Control Once the device is set up, there are two ways to control it: with the menu system or with a timer.
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Page 67: 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. Edit Fetch Menu The Edit Fetch menu gives you the option of using Fetch in two ways: •... -
Page 68: Customizing The Fetch Button
The Menu System Select Fetch Control. Press OK to choose Show Fetch Menu. 5. Select Fetch List from the Edit Fetch menu. 6. Choose which eight menu items you would like to include in your customized menu by checkmarking them with the OK button. Choose which menu items to include in your customized Fetch menu. - Page 69 The Menu System Choose which menu item to assign to the FETCH button. 7. Press the left arrow key to confirm your selection and return to the menu. You may press the FETCH button on the remote and execute the assigned function at any time while viewing satellite programming.
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Page 71: Tips & Troubleshooting
Tips & Troubleshooting Tips & Troubleshooting Tips for Solving Problems You may have some questions about using your satellite system that have not yet been answered. This section provides the answers to many such questions.You will find out how to run a system test, and how to diagnose and correct problems. - Page 72 Tips & Troubleshooting Running the System Test The System Test function allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your satellite system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system, run the system test. First make sure that: •...
- Page 73 2. The signal continues through the coaxial cable to the VCR and then 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 Receiver Audio Out...
- Page 74 If your remote is not an RF remote, maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor. • Maybe the remote is not in satellite mode. Press the DIRECTV button so that the remote will control the satellite receiver. •...
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Page 75: Appendix A: Warranty Information
If your unit is out of warranty, we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you. Refer to the RCA Satellite System Limited Warranty for the repair service phone number. -
Page 76: What Your Warranty Does Not Cover
Appendix A: Warranty Information Option 1 Provide your Discover, MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative. This is for security purposes only; your account will not be charged at this time. We will send you a replacement unit. If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a RA number, only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account. -
Page 77: Product Registration
Appendix A: Warranty Information • Units purchased, serviced, or operated outside the Continental U.S.A.or Alaska. • For units intended for use in Alaska, this warranty does not cover installation or the dish antenna. It only covers the receiver. • Loss of programming. •... -
Page 78: Appendix B: Fcc Regulations
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference). • Change the position of the satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving interference. •... -
Page 79: 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 lamp module and a Data Interface that connects to the receiver. - Page 80 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 My card above your...
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Page 81: Index
Look and feel 56 Data port 6, 27 Mailbox Default guide 28 checking your mail 16, 43 Detail Guide 28 icon 27 Digital satellite receiver Main menu 40 back panel 6 Menu system 40 connecting 7-8 exit 40 DIRECTV button 9, 12, 16,... - Page 82 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, as doing so will only add delays in service for your product.