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- Page 1 e i v e r s a t e l l i t e r e c e i v e r s a t e l l i t e r e e c e i v e r s a t e l l i t e r e c e i v e r s a t e l l i t e e r e c e i v e r s a t e l l i t e r e c e i v e r s a t e l l i t e r e c e i v e r s a t e l l i t e r e c e i v e r s a t e l l i t e r e c e i v e r s a t e l l i t e r e c e i v e r s a t...
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Page 2: Safety Information
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE W A R N I N G COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver. - Page 3 Table of Contents Setup and Connections ... 3 Using the Remote ... 15 Program Guides ... 23 The Menu System ... 35...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Tips & Troubleshooting ... 65 Appendix A: Warranty Information ... 71 Appendix B: FCC Regulations ... 74 Appendix C: Accessories ... 75 Index ... 77... -
Page 5: Setup And Connections
Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Getting Started The Rest Of The Manual Setup and Connections Using the Remote Program Guides The Menu System Tips & Troubleshooting... -
Page 6: Setup And Connections
Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV PLUS™ System Step 2: Connect Your Digital Satellite Receiver VCR Controller Remote Control Digital Satellite Receiver Things To Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference... -
Page 7: Jacks And Cables
Setup and Connections Jacks and Cables S-Video Jack and Cable Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) RF Jacks and Coaxial Cable (F-type) VCR Jack and Controller Telephone Jack and Cord S-Video jack and cable Audio/video jacks and cable RF jack and coaxial cable... -
Page 8: Back Of The Digital Satellite Receiver
Setup and Connections Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver Options SATELLITE Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver Options ON • MENU System Info FROM AUDIO VIDEO System Info CHANNEL PHONE JACK SPEED DATA S-VIDEO INFO... - Page 9 Setup and Connections Back of Digital Satellite Receiver Jacks SATELLITE IN OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT AUDIO (R and L) VIDEO S-VIDEO LOW SPEED DATA PHONE JACK Top of Digital Satellite Receiver Buttons ON•OFF MENU OK Arrows Channel Down and Up...
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Page 10: Basic Connection
TV (BACK PANEL) SATELLITE FROM CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA FROM FROM CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the digital satellite receiver. See “Safety Information,” inside the front cover. PHONE SPEED JACK DATA VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO... - Page 11 Setup and Connections What You Need Making the Connection Using Your Components ® To watch DIRECTV programming: Options System Options Output Channel ® To record DIRECTV programming: To view VCR recordings:...
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Page 12: Advanced Connection
FROM CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA FROM FROM AUDIO CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the digital satellite receiver. See “Safety Information,” inside the front cover. PHONE SPEED JACK DATA VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO... - Page 13 Setup and Connections What You Need Making the Connection Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV ® programming: ® To record DIRECTV programming: To view VCR recordings:...
- Page 14 Setup and Connections Step 3: Place Batteries In the Remote Control Step 4: Plug In and Turn On the Digital Satellite Receiver Step 5: Connect the VCR Controller Back of Digital Satellite Receiver FROM FROM SATELLITE SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT...
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Page 15: Selecting A Vcr Type
VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located, and then follow the steps under “Selecting a VCR Type.” Selecting a VCR Type You need to tell the digital satellite receiver which VCR brand you are using. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu. - Page 16 Setup and Connections Step 6: Using Point and Select Point Select Step 7: Interactive Setup Interactive Setup Dish Pointing Step 8: Order Programming Arrow buttons MENU button Options When you order programming, you need to know your access card number. To get the number, select Options from the Main menu, then System Options , and then select System Test .
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Page 17: Using The Remote
Using the Remote Using the Remote How to use your Universal Remote Setup and Connections Using the Remote Program Guides The Menu System Tips & Troubleshooting... -
Page 18: Using The Remote
Using the Remote Remote Control Buttons ON•OFF VCR2 DIRECTV MUTE SKIP CH + (up) /- (down) VOL down and up FETCH GO BACK GUIDE INFO... - Page 19 Using the Remote Arrows MENU CLEAR Digit Buttons (0 - 9) WHO•INPUT ANTENNA Transport Buttons (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE)
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Page 20: Programming The Remote Control
Using the Remote Programming the Remote Control Testing the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search does Device buttons and ON•OFF button VCR2 You’ll use these buttons when you program the remote to control any device The remote control may not operate all models of all brands. -
Page 21: Using The Remote To Control A Device
Use the codes shown in this manual, or on the sheet packed with your remote. If your second receiver is an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN and you want to control it using the AUX button, use code 5001. - Page 22 Using the Remote...
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- Page 24 Using the Remote Cable Box Satellite Receiver...
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Page 25: Program Guides
Program Guides Program Guides What is a Program Guide? Setup and Connections Using the Remote Program Guides The Menu System Tips & Troubleshooting... -
Page 26: Program Guides
Program Guides Anatomy Of a Program Guide Program titles and information Sort the guide by: User Preferences, Movies, or Sports Scrolls through the guide Shows all available programs Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title Bringing Up the Program Guides Program Guide Current user profile... -
Page 27: The Channel Banner
Program Guides The Channel Banner Program titles and information Takes you to the Main menu Locks and unlocks the system Sorts the guide alphabetically by title Main Menu icon Green Unlock icon Yellow Unlock icon Yellow Unlock icon with a “P” Red Lock icon AlphaSort™... -
Page 28: Using The Guide Button
Program Guides Using the GUIDE Button The Detail Guide The Grid Guide Getting Around In the Guides Point to Channels With the Digit Buttons (0–9) Scrolling Channel By Channel Scrolling Page By Page Detail Guide Grid Guide By default, the Grid Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote. -
Page 29: Tuning To A Program
Program Guides Tuning To a Program The Program Details screen gives you several options. View Channel Record Program Other Times For information on tuning to a PPV program, see “The Menu System” section. -
Page 30: Additional Program Guides
Program Guides Additional Program Guides Guides The Channel Guide Scroll up and down to see programming information for the selected channel. The Logo Guide The Logo Guide. Other Other Guides icon You can point to any program and tune to it or get more information. -
Page 31: The Attractions Guide
Program Guides The Attractions Guide Other Sorting Variables Other Guides Other Guides Guide Data Guide Data lets you see what’s on in the future. Channel Groups Channel Groups is another way to sort programming. Back The Attractions Guide. -
Page 32: Sorting The Guides
Program Guides Sorting the Guides The sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide. User Preferences User Preferences User Preferences Edit User Preferences Checkmark the themes that interest you. User Preferences User Preferences Edit User Preferences User Preferences User Preferences icon Edit User Preferences icon... - Page 33 Program Guides Movies Movies Movies Movies Themes Movies Themes Select a Movies Theme that interests you. Sports Sports Sports Sports Themes Sports Themes Select a Sports Theme that interests you. Movies Movies icon Movies Themes icon Sports Sports icon Sports Themes icon...
- Page 34 Program Guides All icon AlphaSort ™ AlphaSort AlphaSort AlphaSort icon Auto Racing, AlphaSort AlphaSort searches for specific titles in the guide. AlphaSort Backspace Clear All...
- Page 35 Program Guides Scout ™ Scout Scout Enter Text Scout. Select Enter Text to set up a Scout. On-screen icons represent the status Scout of scout: Scout icon...
- Page 36 Program Guides Scout 1 is in use, but has not yet found anything. Scouts 2 and 4 have results. Results Scout results lists the Scout’s findings. Down Arrow Scout Down Arrow icon...
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Page 37: The Menu System
The Menu system The Menu System What’s a Menu? Don’t Forget Point and Select Setup and Connections Using the Remote Program Guides The Menu System Tips & Troubleshooting... -
Page 38: The Menu System
The Menu System Using the Menu System Use point and select to choose an item from the Main menu. Back and Help Back Help Back Exiting a Screen Back Using Help Help Help Help If the Main menu doesn’t appear when you press MENU, the remote control might not be in DIRECTV mode. -
Page 39: Menu Descriptions
The Menu system Menu Descriptions Program Guide Messages Purchases Timers Profiles Options Dish Pointing Don’t Be Afraid to Explore Once you’ve learned the basics, feel free to poke around the menu system— exploring is the best way to learn. The context-sensitive help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions for getting through any particular menu or... -
Page 40: The Program Guide
The Menu System The Program Guide Program Guide Anatomy of a Program Guide Program titles and information Sort the guide by: User Preferences, Movies, or Sports Scrolls through the guide Shows all available programs Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title Bringing Up the Program Guides Program Guide “Family”... - Page 41 The Menu system Messages Mail Caller ID Mail Checking Your Mail Messages Mail provides the latest information from program providers. Message Mail Erase...
- Page 42 Caller ID service from your telephone company. When you have unread Caller ID calls: • The front panel light will flash (when the digital satellite receiver is off) • The telephone icon in the channel banner will be highlighted white Important...
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Page 43: Receiving Calls
The Menu system Receiving Calls Caller ID Message The Caller ID banner appears at the bottom of the screen when you receive a call. ID Setup Message Indicators Out of Area Private Name Private Number Unknown Name Unknown Number If you’d like more information to appear in your Caller ID banner and call list, or if you’d like to subscribe to Caller ID, check with your local phone company about the... - Page 44 The Menu System The Caller ID List Screen Use this screen to view the last 10 calls. Caller ID List Deleting Calls Note If you are using your telephone and another call arrives, the new call’s information will neither appear in the banner nor be recorded in the Caller ID List screen unless you have type II service and a type II Caller ID box in your house.
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Page 45: Using The Purchases Menu
The Menu system Using the Purchases Menu Use the Purchases menu to keep track of program purchase spending. Past Purchases Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Purchases Canceling a future purchase (Program Details screen). Future Don’t Forget About the CLEAR Button Press the CLEAR button on the remote control to remove the on-screen menus... -
Page 46: Spending Limits
The Menu System Spending Limits Spending Limit Spending Limit You can set a per-event spending limit for each Profile. Pay Per View Programs Important! Spending limits are in effect only when the system is locked. See “Locking the System,” later in this section, for details. -
Page 47: Previewing And Purchasing
Other Guides icon If you want to order PPV programs using the on-screen menus, you need to connect your digital satellite receiver to your telephone line. You may need to enter your four-digit password to order a PPV program if it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Profiles or Purchases menu. -
Page 48: Using The Attractions Guide
The Menu System Using the Attractions Guide Other Guides Attractions The Other Guides menu provides several guide formats. The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other Guides menu. Other Guides icon... -
Page 49: Timers Feature
The Menu system Timers Feature Timers Complete the on-screen sentence to set up a timer. Setting Up Timer Recordings Editing or Canceling a Timer Clear Timer If you subscribe to Caller ID service, note that the Caller ID banner will neither be Run Timer displayed or recorded during a timer (watch or record). -
Page 50: Schedule A Timer With The Record Button
The Menu System Recording with a Timer Record Schedule a Timer with the RECORD Button Program Details The choices available to you will differ depending on the nature of the selected program: PPV or non PPV. Record Program Buy and Record View Channel Buy Program Watch... -
Page 51: Creating A Profile Channel List
The Menu system Profiles Profiles You can select one of five user profiles or lock and unlock the system. Creating a Profile Channel List Edit Channels To start, you can add or delete all channels. -
Page 52: Add Or Delete All Channels
The Menu System Add or Delete All Channels Add All Channels Delete All Channels Setting the Rating Limit Set Rating Limit Use the arrow buttons to move the selector up and down. Delete All Channels Important! You need to lock the system in order for rating limits, channel limits, viewing hours, and spending limits to go into effect. -
Page 53: Viewing Hours
The Menu system Viewing Hours Viewing Hours Viewing Hours You can limit viewing seven days a week. Setting Up Spending Limits Spending Limit Spending Limit You can set a per-event spending limit for each p r o f i l e . -
Page 54: Locking The System
The Menu System Locking a User’s Profile Lock User Each user can have a password. Locking the System Lock System Locking the system protects the limits you set. After the system has been locked, you must enter the correct password in order to access the Edit Users control panel. -
Page 55: Unlocking The System
No limits can be accessed or changed. The next time the digital satellite receiver is turned on, the system will return to Red Lock status. Yellow Unlock icon with a “P”: The system is locked, but no limits are in effect for the current program. -
Page 56: Choosing Your Profile
The Menu System Choosing Your Profile The WHO•INPUT button toggles through the profiles. The name of the current user profile appears on screen in the Detail and Grid Guides. -
Page 57: Interactive Setup
The Menu system Options The Options menu lets you customize many system features. Interactive Setup Dish Pointing System Info System Info Program Guide Menu System Remote Control Front Panel Back Panel Glossary... -
Page 58: Look And Feel
The Menu System Look and Feel Default Guide Color Scheme Translucency Animation Edit Fetch Edit Fetch lets you combine your favorite features onto one menu, or assign one function to the FETCH button on the remote. • To create a custom Fetch menu: Options Look and Feel, Fetch Control Show Fetch Menu... - Page 59 The Menu system Choose which menu items to include in your customized Fetch menu. • To assign one function to the FETCH button: Options Look and Feel, Fetch Control Assign One Function Fetch List Choose which menu item to assign to the FETCH button. Edit Fetch...
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Page 60: System Options
The Menu System System Options System Test Running the System Test is one of the choices in the System Options menu. New Access Card If your system fails a test, run the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem. Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings. - Page 61 The Menu system Set VCR Type Set VCR Type is one of the choices in the System Options menu. Output Channel Remote Setup Picture Size If you do not see your VCR manufacturer’s name, select Other (at the bottom of the list) and enter the appropriate code from the “Using the Remote”...
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Page 62: Audio Language
The Menu System Audio Language Audio Language Audio Language allows you to choose the language in which you’d like to hear programming, when available. Audio Language Options... -
Page 63: Alternate Data
The Menu system Alternate Data Upgrades Future Upgrades lets you review upcoming upgrades. Past Upgrades shows you the current software version number. The “RSA Secure” logo ensures that only authorized upgrades or modifications are delivered to your digital satellite receiver. -
Page 64: Selecting Dish Type
The Menu System Dish Pointing Selecting Dish Type Pointing Depending on the type of satellite dish antenna you have, the Select Dish menu will prompt you for more information. Next Done Dish Select Dish 2 Satellite Location Dish. Dish Pointing shows you your the current settings for your satellite dish antenna. -
Page 65: Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates
The Menu system Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Dish Pointing Enter ZIP Code After you enter your ZIP Code, your dish pointing coordinates will appear on the screen. Azimuth is the side- to-side direction that the satellite dish antenna is pointed. Elevation is the up/down angle that the satellite dish antenna is pointed. - Page 66 The Menu System Using the On-screen Signal Meter Pointing The signal meter screen you see may look somewhat different from the one pictured above. for fine tuning, Dish Signal Meter Alternate for fine tuning Alternate Note The “Peak Signal” indicates the highest signal strength you have obtained, which is not necessarily the highest possible signal (100).
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Page 67: Tips & Troubleshooting
Tips & Troubleshooting Tips & Troubleshooting Tips for Solving Problems Setup and Connections Using the Remote Program Guides The Menu System Tips & Troubleshooting... - Page 68 Tips & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wrong picture Problems with the remote control...
- Page 69 Tips & Troubleshooting Problems with Caller ID Blank screen Receiver will not turn on LED light flashes on front panel Messages Turns off while playing TV and digital satellite receiver turn on or change channels unexpectedly VCR turns on or off unexpectedly...
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Page 70: Finding The Video Input Channel On Your Tv
Tips & Troubleshooting Finding the Video Input Channel On Your TV Video Input Channel Variations Button/switch Button on the on the TV TV Remote VIDEO VID 1 SIGNAL LINE VID 1 VID 2 VIDEO S-VID S-VID S-VIDEO INPUT SOURCE Channel # VID 1 VID 2... -
Page 71: How Signal Flow Works
Tips & Troubleshooting How Signal Flow Works Satellite Signal From Satellite Dish Antenna SATELLITE If you use coaxial cables (and no audio/video cables), view the satellite or off-air antenna signal by tuning the: TV to channel 3 or 4 VCR to channel 3 or 4 Coaxial cables (BACK PANEL) How the Satellite Signals get to Your TV... -
Page 72: Running The System Test
Tips & Troubleshooting Running the System Test Options System Options System Test Fine-Tuning the Signal Interactive Setup Dish Pointing Options... -
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: What Your Warranty Covers
After the 90 days and within one year: Exchange the defective portion of your satellite receiver with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit. We will charge you a flat exchange cost to replace a defective receiver. This charge covers the labor cost for its repair. - Page 75 • Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the U.S.A. and Alaska. • For units intended for use in Alaska, this warranty does not cover installation or the dish antenna. It only covers the satellite receiver. • Loss of programming. •...
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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 RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof “F” connectors comes in a variety of lengths. S-Video Cable comes in 12 foot lengths. Self-Installer’s Kit contains all the cable and hardware needed to install the dish and connect the system. Remote Control replaces a lost remote. - Page 78 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...
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Page 79: Index
Index Access Card Fetch 56 FETCH button 16 number 14 Access card 58 Front panel light 40 Accessories 75 All button 32 AlphaSort button 25, 32 GO BACK button 16 Alternate data 61 Grid Guide 26 ANTENNA button 17 GUIDE button 16, 26 Arrows on remote 17 Guides. - Page 80 If your DIRECTV PLUS™ 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.