1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Hughes Network Systems Manuals
  4. Receiver
  5. DirecTV GCEB0
  6. Owner's manual

Hughes Network Systems DirecTV GCEB0 Owner's Manual

Digital satellite receiver
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
DIRECTV
Digital Satellite Receiver
Owner's Manual
Models GAEB0A
GCEB0A
1031941-0001 Rev. A

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the DirecTV GCEB0 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Hughes Network Systems DirecTV GCEB0

  • Page 1 DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver Owner’s Manual Models GAEB0A GCEB0A 1031941-0001 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 Lane, Germantown, Maryland 20876. Some pay per view programs may be licensed from producers as Hughes Network Systems, Inc. has made every effort to ensure the “view-only” programs. These are copyrighted programs, and may not correctness and completeness of the material in this document.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner's Manual before you attempt to install or use your satellite system. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary.
  • Page 4 INSTALLATION Polarization – This DIRECTV Receiver is equipped with a plug that will Example of Antenna Grounding according to the National fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this Electrical Code instructions contained in “Radio and Television feature.
  • Page 5 SERVICE Servicing–Do not attempt to service this DIRECTV Receiver yourself as Use of replacement parts specified by the manufacturer can prevent fire, opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other electric shock, or other hazards. hazards. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to Safety Check–Upon completion of any service or repairs to this qualified service personnel.
  • Page 6 Hughes Network Systems must make any necessary repairs to the modem portion of this equipment in order to maintain valid FCC registration. Do not attempt to repair or service your modem. Return it to Hughes Network Systems.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ..... . . 1 Adjusting system settings ....24 New Access Card .
  • Page 8 viii Contents...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains how to: • Connect the DIRECTV ® You may connect a second satellite dish antenna to your DIRECTV Receiver DIRECTV Receiver to the unused (this page). LNB output. These instructions • Connect your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV (see page 3). also apply to an additional •...

  • Page 10: Attach The Antenna Cable

    Attach the antenna cable You can configure your system several ways, depending on what additional components (such as a VCR, DVD player, or A/V receiver) you select. For now, however, use the simplest configuration to check your antenna and cabling. •...

  • Page 11: Connect Your Tv

    Connect your TV Depending on your TV, you can connect it to the receiver in one of three ways: • S-Video cable (best picture quality) or • Video cable (very good picture quality) or • Coaxial cable (good picture quality) In addition to your video connection, use a set of audio cables (L/R) to provide stereo sound.

  • Page 12: Determine Antenna Angles

    Determine antenna This section explains how to determine the proper antenna position. This is expressed in degrees of azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical). Use the angles receiver front panel controls shown below to complete this procedure. Power Power Main Menu Direction SELECT On/Standby...

  • Page 13: Testing Your System

    Testing your system When you have aligned your dish antenna to the azimuth and elevation angles shown on the pane: Install 1. Highlight the tab. Signal 2. Use the button to highlight the Source pull-down menu 3. Signal quality is indicated by a scale at the bottom of the pane and with an audible indication.
  • Page 14 3. Press again to test the first selection on the pop-up menu. SELECT Your results will differ slightly from those shown, depending on your geographic location and specific installation. However, if your results are very different from these examples (i.e, rows of zeros or single-digit numbers): •...

  • Page 15: Adding System Components

    Adding system components ® You can configure your DIRECTV Receiver several ways depending on the additional audio/video components you want to use. This chapter explains how to: • Connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna (this page). • Connect the optional RF remote control antenna (this page). •...

  • Page 16: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting a VCR ® Follow these instructions to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV Receiver. Connect the satellite antenna RG-6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV Receiver’s jack (refer to figures on page 2). SATELLITE IN 1. Depending on your VCR, select the appropriate connection to the DIRECTV receiver: If your VCR has A/V connectors –...

  • Page 17: Test The Vcr (Record/Stop)

    7. Test the VCR control feature as described below. 8. Remove the temporary mounting tape. Attach the emitter permanently with peel-and-stick backing. This will not interfere with normal VCR operation. ® menu provides the settings to allow the DIRECTV VCR SETUP Receiver to communicate with your VCR.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Home Entertainment System

    Connecting a home ® You can integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your entertainment system to take advantage of enhanced audio and video capability. Follow these entertainment instructions to connect your DIRECTV Receiver. system • To connect the DIRECTV Receiver to your audio system, use A/V cables to connect the satellite receiver to the audio receiver’s jacks.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control This chapter explains how to: • Use the HMRC-8 and HMRC-9 remote control functions. (see page 13) • Install and replace the remote control batteries. (see page 14) • Program the remote to work with your system components. (see page 14) •...
  • Page 20 Power Turns satellite receiver power on/off(standby). Turns selected component power on/off. Component control Selects the component that you want to control. Buttons illuminate to indicate the component that the remote control is set to operate. Receiver control group Most frequently used functions are grouped together (see below).

  • Page 21: Remote Control Functions

    Remote control The joystick is the most versatile (and most used) remote control feature. Using only the joystick, you can perform virtually all on-screen functions including: functions • Selecting a highlighted screen menu item. • Moving the screen highlight (or cursor) up, down, left and right. •...

  • Page 22: Installing Remote Control Batteries

    Installing remote control To install or replace the remote control batteries: batteries 1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. 2. Remove the battery compartment cover. 3. Insert two “AAA” size batteries as shown, observing the correct polarity. 4.

  • Page 23: Code Entry

    Code Entry To use this method: 1. Find the three-digit code or codes for the type and brand of the component you want to control (in this example, ). Refer to Appendix B – Manufacturers device control codes, on page 43. 2.
  • Page 24 Using the remote control...

  • Page 25: Using The Menus

    Using the menus This chapter describes: • How to find the menus you need to perform common tasks (this page). • Using the Program Director (see page 20). • How to purchase pay per view events (see page 18). • How to set and modify preferences (see page 21). The table below lists the tabs, their submenus, and what they do.

  • Page 26: Purchasing Pay Per View

    Purchasing pay per Select the menu tab to display lists of recently viewed and advance Purchases purchased pay per view events. You can choose PAST PURCHASES view (PPV) . The event channel, title, start date and time, and UPCOMING PURCHASES cost is shown for each purchase.

  • Page 27: Viewing Mail

    Viewing Mail DIRECTV uses the feature to send you important information, inform you MAIL of special events, and tell you about special offers.When you receive a new message, a icon appears at the top of all menus until you read the New Mail message.

  • Page 28: Using The Program Director

    Using the program You can program up to 32 events in advance for viewing or unattended recording. The will tune to a program at a specific date PROGRAM DIRECTOR Director and time, or tune on a repeating basis. As shown below, you can: ü...

  • Page 29: Setting Guide Preferences

    If you specify a date, use the 7. After setting the Frequency, use the joystick to advance. month/day format. The year is set 8. Review your settings and choose OK, or choose Cancel to delete the edits. automatically. To cancel a program scheduled for viewing or taping: Find the upcoming program in the program guide you wish to cancel and press until the check mark ( ) or videotape icon ( ) disappears.

  • Page 30: Setting Default And Alternate Audio

    ® ALT. Setting default and Your DIRECTV Receiver supports alternate audio services. The icon AUDIO appears below the Information Banner or program guide date and time to alternate audio indicate alternate audio is available for a particular program. Default Audio English Spanish French...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Screen Image

    Adjusting the screen Adjust video display brightness, contrast, and saturation for the best image. image 1. Highlight the tab from the Audio & Video MAIN MENU 2. Press SELECT 3. Highlight the PicturePerfect menu pane button. 4. Press SELECT 5. Use the joystick to increase/decrease the screen Brightness, Contrast, and image Saturation settings in the pop-up menu (as shown below).

  • Page 32: Adjusting System Settings

    Use the pop-up button board to enter search words. You can highlight and the toggle icon on the default button board (see figure) to change it SELECT to a standard keyboard layout, if you desire. Highlight the desired letter using joystick.

  • Page 33: Change Receiver Id

    Use the menu pane (shown in the figure below) to change the PREFERENCES ® appearance of the on-screen menus and select how your DIRECTV Receiver operates with other devices. The pane also allows you to: PREFERENCES • Change the receiver ID •...

  • Page 34: Input Key Enable/Disable

    Set output channel Use the Output Channel menu button to toggle between channels 3 and 4, whichever is unused in your area. Input key enable/disable The Input Key menu button allows you to turn the remote control TV/SAT button on and off. ®...

  • Page 35: Using Program Guides

    Using program guides This chapter describes: • The different program guide styles (this page). • Common program guide and menu features (see page 29). • How to use the OneLine ™ Guide (see page 30). • How to set-up and use the TurboTune ™...

  • Page 36: Logo Guide

    PROGRAM GUIDE All Channels The Weather Channel None 6:00PM - 7:00PM Weather. Local and national forecast, weekly planner and weekend outlook; severe weather focus at 10 minutes to the hour. Series, Interactive. Today 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 ® ALL DAY To turn off the Picture-In-Guide feature: 1.

  • Page 37: Program Guide And Menu Features

    LOGO GUIDE All Channels A description of the program currently airing on the highlighted network menu appears here, if available. Title of the program on the network selected in menu Logo guide with Picture-In-Guide disabled (description-only mode) To select a guide style: 1.

  • Page 38: The Oneline Guide

    • Below the date and time, small icons indicating the status of the system or details about the currently highlighted program title may appear. These icons also appear in the Channel Banner as shown below. Fri, May 8 10:54 AM Family 4:00 PM MAIL...

  • Page 39: Using Turbotune

    Using TurboTune ™ ™ The TurboTune feature is a quick access guide to nine of your favorite channels. • Press the button on the remote control to show the TurboTune panel. TURBO • Use the joystick to highlight the desired channel. The panel header displays the title of the program currently airing on the highlighted channel.
  • Page 40 Using program guides...

  • Page 41: Setting Favorites And Filters

    Setting favorites and filters This chapter explains: • How to create a channel list (this page). • Renaming a channel list (see page 34). • Using Auto Set, Add All, and Del All functions (see page 34). • How to filter the program guide (see page 35). •...

  • Page 42: Renaming A Channel List

    help you decide whether to include or exclude a certain channel, the title of the program currently airing on that channel appears at the top of the screen. 7. Scroll up or down to view channels and descriptions. Press SELECT to add channels to your list.

  • Page 43: Filtering The Program Guide

    Filtering the program Press the remote control button while in a guide. A pop-up menu GUIDE provides filtering tools and ways to access other guide styles. By combining guide each of these filter options, you can quickly narrow down channels to those that match your viewing interests.

  • Page 44: Selecting Guide Times

    Selecting guide times Highlight the menu tab. The menu shown below provides Times GUIDE TIMES easy access to future programming information. Simply select the time you want the guide to begin. After a few seconds, the selected guide appears. Setting favorites and filters...

  • Page 45: Using Access Controls

    Using access controls This chapter explains: • How to lock and unlock the system (this page). • How to set a maximum ratings limit (see page 38). • Setting maximum spending and time limits (see page 39). provides settings to help you control the viewing restrictions of Locks &...

  • Page 46: Unlocking The System

    LOCK SYSTEM CONFIRM PASSCODE * * * * * * * * Unlocking the system To remove the lock and its restrictions: 1. Highlight the tab from the Locks & Limits MAIN MENU the Unlock menu button. SELECT 3. Enter the code you entered to lock the system. The button used to lock the system Once the system is unlocked, all limits and restrictions are removed! is also used to unlock the system.

  • Page 47: Setting Spending And Time Limits

    Highlight and the highest rating for violent program content you wish SELECT to allow.You may choose to Block All or Allow All instead of setting a specific limit. Setting spending and Highlight the Limits tab to set the maximum spending limit. You can set the maximum purchase price on a per-event basis.
  • Page 48 Using access controls...

  • Page 49: Questions & Answers

    Questions & Answers Questions? Did we forget to tell you something? We have compiled some the most common questions and their answers here. We hope they help! Q I had a signal but now I am getting a message “Searching for satellite signal.
  • Page 50 Q Can I receive my local TV programs through my digital satellite receiver? A There are three ways to receive local programming: • If you are in an area where local programming is available via satellite and have the proper satellite dish antenna, contact DIRECTV to arrange for the necessary subscription package.

  • Page 51: Manufacturers Device Control Codes

    Manufacturers device control codes Use these codes to program your control operate your system components. Table 3: VCR brands and remote control codes BRAND CODE NUMBER BRAND CODE NUMBER BRAND CODE NUMBER Aiwa Lloyd Samsung 102 040 032 104 107 109 112 113 115 120 122 125 159 Akai Sansui...
  • Page 52 Table 4: Television brands and remote control codes BRAND CODE NUMBER BRAND CODE NUMBER BRAND CODE NUMBER Admiral 072 081 160 161 160 161 156 165 065 070 004 023 024 056 074 152 167 145 A Mark JCPenney Realistic 112 143 070 004 008 009 024 030 065 101 160 143 007 019 043 047...
  • Page 53 Table 5: AUX audio brands and remote control codes CODE NUMBER CODE NUMBER CODE NUMBER Adcom Jerrold Pioneer 146 149 227 244 093 132 138 210 165 189 195 201 081 230 Quasar 083 084 112 198 252 131 187 Arcam Kenwood 096 104 119 125 148 151 163 171 173 242...
  • Page 54 Table 7: DVD player brands and remote control codes BRAND CODE NUMBERS BRAND CODE NUMBERS BRAND CODE NUMBERS Alpine Magnavox Proscan 038 042 008 035 036 Apex Digital Marantz 006 007 035 036 Denon Mitsubishi Samsung 030 226 029 040 Sharp 035 036 Goldstar, LG...

  • Page 55: Index

    Index 3, 24 toggle viewing A/V receiver, connecting Default audio ID, receiver Access card, new Delete event, preselected Info Banner, using Advance select Device control codes INFO button Aligning the antenna Device programming INPUT button Alternate audio DIRECTOR buttons Input key enable Antenna Dish antenna pointing alignment values...
  • Page 56 Phone jack connection Restore factory settings TurboTune, assigning channels Picture-In-Guide RF antenna TV connection types options TV remote control codes turning off PicturePerfect, adjusting SAT button Preferences, system Saturation, video Unattended recording Program guide Scanning remote control codes Unviewed purchases features Schedule programs Upcoming purchases menu...
  • Page 57 Limited Warranty Hughes Network Systems (HNS) provides the following limited HNS neither assumes nor authorizes any customer care center or any other equipment warranty on this equipment. person or entity to assume any other obligation or liability beyond that which is provided for in this limited warranty. No oral or written...
  • Page 58 1031941-0001 Rev. A April 15, 2002...

This manual is also suitable for:

Directv gaeb0aDirectv gceb0a

Table of Contents