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  • Page 1 HIRD-D45 Model:...
  • Page 2 I I I I n n n n s s s s t t t t a a a a l l l l l l l l a a a a t t t t i i i i o o o o n n n n —To arrange for professional installation of DIRECTV, Inc. a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission.
  • Page 3 P P P P o o o o w w w w e e e e r r r r S S S S o o o o u u u u r r r r c c c c e e e e s s s s —...
  • Page 4 C C C C l l l l e e e e a a a a n n n n i i i i n n n n g g g g — — — —...
  • Page 5 ( ( ( ( F F F F C C C C C C C C ) ) ) ) —The DIRECTV System complies with both Part determined and until repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    T T T T A A A A B B B B L L L L E E E E O O O O F F F F C C C C O O O O N N N N T T T T E E E E N N N N T T T T S S S S ......4-14 ROUNDING THE LATE A FIRST LOOK AT THE DIRECTV DIGITAL LNB C NSTALLING AND OUTING THE OAXIAL SATELLITE RECEIVER ........
  • Page 8 Show Times............6-10 Auto Set............. 7-13 Clear ..............7-13 DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER’S MENU Set ..............7-13 SYSTEM ..............7-1 Tag Boxes ............7-14 ™............. 7-14 Menu Overview ..........7-1 URBO Set Channel ............7-14 ............7-2 ............. 7-15 Setup Menu............7-2 NSTALLATION System Test ............

  • Page 9: A First Look At The Directv Digital

    You now have the capability to receive hundreds of channels of video programming, CD-quality audio, and data services. What You Should Do First Your DIRECTV System is both a sophisticated technical product and an easy-to-operate source of entertainment. You should complete the following steps to achieve the greatest performance from your system: •...

  • Page 10: Directv System Components

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL DIRECTV System Components There are three main components of your DIRECTV System. They are the satellite dish antenna, the digital satellite receiver, and the remote control. Take a few minutes to read about each one.
  • Page 11 The multiple-pin S S S S - - - - V V V V I I I I D D D D E E E E O O O O jack is for high-quality output of DIRECTV System video.

  • Page 12: The Remote Control

    The Remote Control The HRMC-5 remote control can control your DIRECTV System and most TV brands, as well as VCRs and many other auxiliary devices such as cable boxes, amplifiers, and laser disc players. The remote control uses an invisible infrared light to send signals to your components when you press the keys.
  • Page 13 A FIRST LOOK AT THE DIRECTV DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Descriptions and details of each individual key will be given in the appropriate sections throughout this manual.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Directv System

    It is recommended that you have your DIRECTV System professionally installed. This is due to safety issues, electrical codes, and assurance of a quality installation. If you should choose to perform the installation yourself, please pay special attention to the precautions in the front of this manual and refer to the chapter “Installing and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Antenna."...

  • Page 15: Entertainment System

    Audio/Video Signals” section. This hookup will give you the sharpest picture of any of the hookups. Also, this hookup will allow you to view DIRECTV System programming and local broadcast simultaneously on TVs with “picture in picture” (PIP) feature. When using this hookup, you cannot use the digital satellite receiver as a switch to choose between DIRECTV System programming and local broadcasts.

  • Page 16: Hook Up The Audio/Video Signals

    “Hook Up the RF Signals” section. This video hookup will give you a clearer picture than an RF hookup. Also, this hookup will allow you to view DIRECTV System programming and local broadcast simultaneously on TVs that offer a “picture in picture” (PIP) feature.

  • Page 17: Hook Up To A Stereo System

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL You can also use the digital satellite receiver as a switch to select between DIRECTV System programming and local broadcasts. This can be accomplished by pressing the key while the remote is in "SAT" mode. Also, you must connect your local signal, either from an antenna or cable service, to the I I I I N N N N F F F F R R R R O O O O M M M M A A A A N N N N T T T T on the back of the digital satellite receiver.

  • Page 18: Distributing The Video Signal To Distant Rooms

    SETTING UP THE DIRECTV SYSTEM Distributing the Video Signal to Distant Rooms There are several ways to distribute the digital satellite receiver's video to another room or throughout your home. The most direct way to achieve this is by running a cable from the O O O O U U U U T T T T T T T T O O O O T T T T V V V V on the digital satellite receiver to the desired distant locations.

  • Page 19: Remote Control Extender

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Upon verifying that the VCR control is functioning properly you can remove the tape and permanently attach the emitter using the peel-and-stick backing. This attachment should not interfere with normal VCR operation.

  • Page 20: Battery Replacement

    Once you have connected everything, you can begin powering up the components. Turn the TV on and set it to the DIRECTV System channel (3 or 4) or input (video or S-video). Do the same for the VCR, if applicable. Now turn the digital satellite receiver on. You will see the start-up screen for several seconds, followed by a black screen with the message at the bottom: “Searching for satellite signal.

  • Page 21: Receiver

    The final key that appears on both the remote control and the front panel is the key. Make sure the remote control is in DIRECTV System mode for the key to apply to the digital satellite receiver. When you power the digital satellite receiver off, it has not actually stopped using electricity.
  • Page 22 At any time, you can exit the on-screen guide by selecting Video in the Guide pop-up menu. An even faster way is to press the key. key will switch between DIRECTV System programming and local broadcasts. Knowing these few keys should enable to navigate through almost every digital satellite receiver feature and menu.

  • Page 23: Installing The Satellite Dish Antenna

    For that reason, it is highly recommended that you contact a professional installer to get you up and running. The warranty covering your DIRECTV System assumes professional installation and may not apply in self installation situations since improper installation could damage the various components or cause undesired performance.

  • Page 24: Determine Where To Pointy

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Determine Where to Point Your Satellite Dish Antenna The INSTALLATION screen { XE "Satellite antenna:pointing" } { XE "DISH POINTING MENU" } When you press will see a screen that assists you with the satellite dish antenna pointing and signal strength utilities.
  • Page 25 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA • If you start to drop the antenna or mast assembly, get away from it and let it fall. Perform the following steps to select the best site to install the antenna: 1) Go to the location where you plan to install the antenna. 2) Using a compass like the one shown, hold the compass level so that the needle can rotate freely.
  • Page 26 DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL remove it safely. If you decide to install the satellite dish antenna yourself, we recommend you purchase the Do-It- Yourself Installation Kit. It contains many items you will need to complete most installations.

  • Page 27: Installing The Satellite Dish Antenna

    INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA Selecting a Mounting Option Now that you have chosen where you want to install your satellite dish antenna, you need to select the appropriate mounting. Use the options described below to determine the section of this chapter that you should advance to.

  • Page 28: Installation Procedure

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Wooden Surface The satellite dish antenna can be installed onto several types of wooden surfaces. This section describes installing the satellite dish antenna base plate and mast onto the side of your house or on a deck rail or floor.
  • Page 29 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA 3) Using a carpenter’s level, plumb the antenna mast in at least two different locations on the side of the mast, as shown. These two measurements should be at right angles to each other. If the mast is plumbed (aligned vertically with the bubble level), go to step 5.
  • Page 30 DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Brick Surface The satellite dish antenna can be installed onto brick surfaces. This section describes installing the satellite dish antenna base plate and mast onto the side of your brick house or on a chimney.

  • Page 31: Surface

    INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA 8) Install the mast assembly onto the mounting surface using a 3-inch x _-20 machine screw (see diagram). Tighten the screw enough to secure the base plate, but leave it loose enough to enable you to adjust the base plate. 9) Verify that the mast is still plumb and adjust if necessary.
  • Page 32 DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL 4) Using a carpenter’s level, plumb the satellite dish antenna mast in at least two different locations on the side of the mast, as shown. These two measurements should be at right angles to each other. If the mast is plumb (aligned vertically with the bubble level), go to step 5.
  • Page 33 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Metal Pole The satellite dish antenna can be installed onto a metal pole. You will not be using the base plate or mast included with the satellite dish antenna for this procedure. Store these items in case you decide to move the satellite dish antenna to a new location in the future.
  • Page 34 DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL 2) Install the mounting bracket of the LNB support arm onto the four flat-head screws, as shown. 3) Loosely install a _-inch nut onto the portion of each flat-head screw that sticks through the back of the reflector and mounting bracket.

  • Page 35: Grounding The Metal Pole Mount

    INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA • Go to the section titled “Grounding the Base Plate” if you satellite dish antenna is installed on the supplied satellite dish antenna mast. Grounding the Metal Pole Mount Have the following tools and materials handy during this process. Items marked with a asterisk (*) indicate that they are included in the Do-It-Yourself Installation Kit (sold separately).

  • Page 36: Nstalling And Outing The Lnb C

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Grounding the Base Plate Have the following tools and materials handy during this process. Items marked with a asterisk (*) indicate that they are included in the Do-It-Yourself Installation Kit (sold separately).

  • Page 37: Onnecting The Oaxial Able To The Lnb

    INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA Have the following tools and materials available: • • • Phillips screwdriver #14 (or larger) Flat-blade insulated grounding screwdriver • Hammer wire Installation Procedure 1) Select the location where you will install the ground block. Choose a site that will be near the cable entry point into the building.

  • Page 38: Ttaching The Lnb To The Lnb Support Arm

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Attaching the LNB to the LNB Support Arm 1) Slide the cable connection end of the LNB into the D-shaped opening in the LNB support arm so that the LNB points toward the reflector. The end of the LNB may be rectangular or D-shaped, however either type will fit.

  • Page 39: The Installation Screen

    INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA Satellite Dish Antenna Pointing accuracy is very important. The satellite dish antenna must be pointed exactly at the satellite for you to receive a signal. Please follow these instructions carefully to achieve a successful installation.

  • Page 40: Pointing The Satellite Dish Antenna Using The "Box" Method

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Pointing the Satellite Dish Antenna Using the “Box” Method Pattern of scanning the sky The easiest way to find the satellite signal is by scanning the sky in the general direction that the satellite is located.

  • Page 41: Uthorizing Our Ervice

    Authorizing Your Service { XE "Service providers" } To confirm that the satellite dish antenna is properly adjusted to receive signals, try to receive promotional channels from both, DIRECTV and USSB. If you can receive 4-19...
  • Page 42 DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL them, you can now arrange to receive your DIRECTV System programming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at the following numbers: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) 1-800-204-USSB (204-8772) Subscribe to both DIRECTV and USSB to enjoy over 200 available channels of digitally delivered sports, movies, news, and family entertainment.

  • Page 43: Programming

    This chapter will reveal many different ways to find the programs you want to watch. The first thing you should know is that channels in the DIRECTV System world are arranged differently than on conventional TV channels. Channel numbers range from 100 to 999.

  • Page 44: The Information Banner

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL The Information Banner Pressing the key a second time while the Channel Banner is displayed will replace the information with any available description of the current program. This is called the Information Banner. Either of these banners will...

  • Page 45: Alphatune

    WATCHING SATELLITE PROGRAMS ON THE RECEIVER AlphaTune™ AlphaTune enables you to tune to a channel by spelling a channel’s call sign rather than by number. To enter the AlphaTune mode, you must first press the key located on the lower right on the keypad. An "ALPHA" symbol appears on the screen. You can now enter the numbers and letters (located above each of the number keys) to spell the desired channel call sign.

  • Page 46: The On-Screen Guides

    THE ON-SCREEN GUIDES { XE "PROGRAM GUIDE:overview" } The most powerful features of the digital satellite receiver are the on-screen guides. You may customize the on-screen guide to see a page of channels or program listings to include only programs of interest to you. Other advanced features available from the on- screen guides, such as scheduling and program information, will help plan your viewing.

  • Page 47: Descriptions

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL PROGRAM GUIDE (LG. CELL) - This guide style, like the SM. CELL style, displays several rows of channels with columns indicating the time period of the programming. Cells occupy the main portion of the screen with program titles in them.

  • Page 48: Using Preselect To Schedule Programs For Taping

    When using the Schedule To Tape feature the following steps must be completed for the digital satellite receiver to perform unattended recording: • Attach the VCR Control cable as described in the chapter “Setting Up Your DIRECTV System.” • Use the VCR SETUP screen as described in the chapter “Your Digital Satellite Receiver’s Menu System.”...

  • Page 49: T He Program Guide (Lg. Cell)

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL later time than displayed in the grid. Each grid cell approximates the duration of the associated program. A time line spanning the width of the guide indicates the show times of the programs being displayed.

  • Page 50: The Title Guide

    THE ON-SCREEN GUIDES to vertically scroll through the guide entries a full page at a time. When the highlight is in the grid, use the keys to move left and right. If you move the highlight onto the channel tags, they will temporarily change to the opposite of what they were before (either channel numbers or call signs).

  • Page 51: The Logo Guide

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL The LOGO GUIDE The LOGO GUIDE with descriptions The LOGO GUIDE without descriptions The LOGO GUIDE displays up to 56 network logos at a time. This number is reduced to 42 if the program description option is enabled.

  • Page 52: Theme Filters

    THE ON-SCREEN GUIDES You should also be aware that some guide styles do not provide access to certain filter options. The unavailable filters will not appear in the Guide Menu. Theme Filters { XE "Categories" } { XE "PROGRAM GUIDE:Category" } When the Theme Filters button is highlighted and is pressed, a pop-up menu appears.

  • Page 53: Guide Times

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Guide Times { XE "Guides" } { XE "PRPOGRAM GUIDE:Guide" } The Guides pop-up menu ordinarily provides easy access to future programming information. Simply select one of the hour offsets from the current time. After a few seconds, the selected guide will appear.

  • Page 54: Done

    PreSelect { XE "INFORMATION screen:Schedule" } PreSelect is one of the handiest features of your DIRECTV System. You can use it to plan your viewing, then let the system do the rest. PreSelect will initiate a pop-up menu offering up to three choices: To View, To Tape, and Don’t PreSelect.

  • Page 55: Buy

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Buy $ { XE "Buy $" } { XE "INFORMATION screen:Buy $" } The Buy $ is used for pay per view programming. The price of the event is displayed as part of the button.

  • Page 56: Digital Satellite Receiver's Menu System

    DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEM The digital satellite receiver offers much more than fantastic audio and video. The Main Menu is the primary location where you can access system management functions. { XE "MAIN MENU" } From the MAIN MENU you can access the on-screen guide, customize system features, read incoming messages, lock and unlock your system, and more.

  • Page 57: Main Menu

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Main Menu From the MAIN MENU you can access the on-screen guide, customize your system features, check incoming mail, lock and unlock your system, and more. There are two ways to get to the MAIN MENU. You can press the keys on the remote control.

  • Page 58: Setup Menu

    The TurboTune button takes you to the TURBOTUNE SETUP screen, from which you may set the channels associated with the TurboTune feature. See the chapter “Watching DIRECTV System Programming” for more information on using TurboTune. Refer to the “TurboTune” section later in this chapter for information about programming the TurboTune feature.

  • Page 59: Watchword

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL WatchWord The WatchWord button takes you to the WATCHWORD screen, which is used to specify key words in program titles and descriptions that are of interest to you. After specifying up to eight different words, the digital satellite receiver will search for program information containing one or more of these words while the digital satellite receiver is in standby mode.

  • Page 60: Check Mail

    THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECIEVER'S MENU SYSTEM automatically record of the event. To remove a previously scheduled event, select the Delete option. If you inadvertently pressed , select Cancel. After choosing one of the scheduling options, a pop-up panel appears for channel selection. You can enter the desired channel using either the number keys on the remote control or the After specifying a channel, press the key or select OK when you are ready to continue.

  • Page 61: Erase

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Erase The Erase button will remove a piece of mail from your mailbox. Please be aware that once a piece of mail has been erased, it cannot be retrieved. Messages will self erase if they become outdated or if space is needed to hold newer incoming messages.

  • Page 62: Lock/Unlock

    THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECIEVER'S MENU SYSTEM Lock/Unlock { XE "MAIN MENU:Lock" } When you first receive your satellite system, it will be unlocked; (i.e., no limits or restrictions are in effect). To enforce the limits (spending, ratings, and “Family” favorite list), you must lock the system.

  • Page 63: Temporarily Overriding The Lock

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Temporarily Overriding the Lock The LOCK OVERRIDE pop-up panel on video The LOCK OVERRIDE pop-up panel on menus { XE "LOCK OVERRIDE screen" } There are times you may wish to temporarily remove the restrictions imposed by locking.

  • Page 64: Multicolor

    THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECIEVER'S MENU SYSTEM Things to do in the PREFERENCES screen MultiColor The MultiColor option allows you to choose whether or not programs in the on-screen guide will be color coded to indicate their category. When enabled, programs that are movies will appear on a rose background, sports on a green background, and news on a brown background.

  • Page 65: Receiver Id

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Things to do in the ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen Receiver ID { XE "SETUP MENU:Default Audio" } Someday, you may choose to get additional digital satellite receivers. If more than one receiver is in the same room or if you are using the Remote Control Extender, you may experience interference between signals.

  • Page 66: Factory Defaults

    THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECIEVER'S MENU SYSTEM The Dolby Digital feature can be enabled or disabled for your digital satellite receiver. If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder/processor in your entertainment system, you'll most likely want to leave this set to the default "On" setting. If your system is not Dolby Digital (AC-3) capable, but does have PCM digital audio capability, you will want to change this setting to "Off."...

  • Page 67: Max Rating

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL needs of this nature. From the TV TIMER screen you can specify the hours that satellite programming can be viewed on your receiver. This is done by highlighting each of the days you wish to control and pressing .

  • Page 68: Channel Lists

    THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECIEVER'S MENU SYSTEM Channel Lists Channel Lists are provided to help you organize the hundreds of available channels into groupings that suit the needs of your household. Each list can contain as many or as few channels as you would like. { XE "MAIN MENU:Fav. Lists" } You can customize these groupings in a variety of ways.

  • Page 69: Tag Boxes

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Tag Boxes The four columns of small boxes on the right hand side of the screen are the Tag Boxes. The first three columns are the lists traditionally known as Fav.A, Fav.B, and Fav.C. The farthest right hand column is the Family list.

  • Page 70: Installation

    THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECIEVER'S MENU SYSTEM Installation { XE "SETUP MENU:Dish Pointing" } The INSTALLATION screen provides the utilities that makes the setup and testing of your system simple and convenient. The INSTALLATION screen Places to go from the INSTALLATION screen System Test The System Test button takes you to the SYSTEM TEST screen.

  • Page 71: System Test

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL should not interrupt the process once it has begun. An interruption could cause both the old and the new card to become invalid. When the process is complete, your new access card will be usable, while the old card will no longer be valid.

  • Page 72: Brand

    THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECIEVER'S MENU SYSTEM Things to do in the VCR SETUP screen Brand Search through the various brands of VCRs that are supported using the keys. Related brands that share the same control codes may be suggested. You may want to experiment with these if you are having difficulty finding a functioning code under your VCR’s own brand name.

  • Page 73: Watchword

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL WatchWord # Highlighting one of the eight choices and pressing will initiate a pop-up panel where you can define a search word. If “CAGNEY” and “ALIEN” were specified, the “CAGNEY” search word might find movies James Cagney performed in, as well as the TV series “Cagney and Lacey.”...

  • Page 74: Using D-Vhs Features

    This digital satellite receiver has the added advantage of being compatible with the Hughes HDR-205 D-VHS video recorder. This recorder allows you to record DIRECTV System programming in the highest quality possible. This is because the D-VHS records the actual digital signal, rather than a converted analog signal.

  • Page 75: Recording Speed

    Take a moment to familiarize these displays and how they may differ when in the D-VHS mode from normal DIRECTV System programming. The various displays disappear automatically after a few seconds, or can be removed sooner by pressing the key.

  • Page 76: Lockout Warnings

    USING THE D-VHS FEATURES When playing back a D-VHS recording, the CHANNEL BANNER can be displayed by pressing the key. The date and time that the program was recorded are displayed in the banner. The date and time displayed in the upper right corner are associated with the time that the program was recorded, rather than the current date and time.

  • Page 77: Controlling Your D-Vhs Vcr With Your Remote Control

    DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL When editing an event on the SCHEDULER screen you are prompted in the Schedule Options pop-up menu as to the type of recording you wish to do: digital or analog. Programs and events that are scheduled to be recorded are marked with a video tape icon.

  • Page 78: Programming Your Remote Control

    PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL You can use the remote control that came with your digital satellite receiver to control other components in your entertainment system. The remote control will control your digital satellite receiver and most brands of TVs brands and VCRs. Programming the Remote Control { XE "Remote control:programming"...
  • Page 79 DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL Test if the entered code matches your device by pressing the key. If the device works, you’re all set. Otherwise, repeat the process using the next code for your brand or try the code scan procedure.{ XE "Remote control:codes"...

  • Page 80: Using The Remote Control

    PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER CODE NUMBER CODE NUMBER 040 053 054 101 Arcam Nakamichi 072 212 234 235 Rico 058 078 Audio File 093 098 Niles Salora Audio Techinica Onkyo 079 094 115 116 207 209 211 255 Samsung 102 040 032 104 107 109 Aiwa...

  • Page 81: Switching The Remote Control To Operate Additional Digital Satellite Receiver

    The VCR function keys (Play, Rew, FF, Stop, Pause, and Rec) on the remote control perform those VCR functions when the remote control is in TV and DIRECTV System, as well as VCR, mode. However, if you program the AUX key to control a component that does not need or use these functions, you can program the remote control to maintain VCR functionality in AUX mode.
  • Page 82 PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL You can assign a component to a mode key that has a different label. For example, you can assign a second TV to the AUX key. Begin the programming process as described earlier. (i.e. Press “TV” and “Mute” keys simultaneously or “VCR”...
  • Page 83 ANSWERS Questions? Did we forget to tell you something? Many people, over time, have questions about their DIRECTV System. We have compiled the most common of these questions and the answers in this appendix. We hope they help! { XE "Troubleshooting" } I had a signal but now I am getting a message “Searching for satellite signal.
  • Page 84 OUT TO TV connector. If I have questions about my DIRECTV System or need to have it serviced, who should I call? For issues regarding your equipment, contact us directly at 1-800-274-8995. If you would like, call your dealer first.
  • Page 85 P P P P R R R R O O O O V V V V I I I I S S S S I I I I O O O O N N N N S S S S Your HNS DIRECTV System equipment (the satellite dish antenna, the digital satellite receiver, and the remote control) is warranted against defects in materials, workmanship for parts and labor: The d d d d i i i i g g g g i i i i t t t t a a a a l l l l s s s s a a a a t t t t e e e e l l l l l l l l i i i i t t t t e e e e r r r r e e e e c c c c e e e e i i i i v v v v e e e e r r r r is warranted for t t t t w w w w o o o o ( ( ( ( 2 2 2 2 ) ) ) ) y y y y e e e e a a a a r r r r s s s s from date of purchase.
  • Page 86 If the warranty on the equipment has expired, the Customer Care technician will provide you with an estimate of the cost to replace the unit when the RMA is assigned.
  • Page 87 Part # 1027903-0001 (Revision: A)

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