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THOMSON RCA DCD407RH User Manual

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  • Page 1 Satellite Receiver User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
  • Page 2 Important Information Cautions WARNING Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 4: Using On-Screen Menus Things To Consider Before You Connect Components ....2 Using the Menu System ............... 21 Choose Your Connection ..............2 Main Menu Items ................. 21 Insert Your Access Card ..............2 The Program Guide ...............

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

    Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things To Consider Before You Connect Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the digital satellite receiver, TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference •...

  • Page 5: Excellent Connection

    Connections & Setup Excellent Connection RJ11 Satellite modular Using S-Video and A/V jacks and cables to connect to the TV, Digital Dish Antenna phone jack Satellite RF coaxial cables to connect the VCR Receiver This connection provides the best picture quality, surpassing that of A/V cables.

  • Page 6: Very Good Connection

    Connections & Setup Very Good Connection RJ11 Satellite modular Using A/V jacks and cables to connect to the TV, Digital Dish Antenna phone jack Satellite RF coaxial cables to connect the VCR Receiver This connection provides better picture quality than RF coaxial cables and is recommended for use with TVs that do not have S-Video input jacks.

  • Page 7: Basic Connection

    Connections & Setup Basic Connection RJ11 modular Satellite Using RF Coaxial cables for all connections Digital Dish Antenna phone jack Satellite This connection provides standard picture quality. This connection is only Receiver recommended for use with TVs that do not have S-Video or A/V input jacks. What you will need: •...

  • Page 8: Rf Remote Antenna Connection

    Connections & Setup RF Remote Antenna Connection This connection allows your remote control to communicate with your digital satellite receiver even when you do not have line-of- sight to the receiver’s front panel remote sensor. Just as you would adjust a rabbit-ear antenna to get a better picture, your RF remote may need similar adjustments depending upon your environment.

  • Page 9: Place Batteries In The Remote Control

    Connections & Setup Place Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your digital satellite receiver’s remote control. Note: When replacing old batteries, you may need to reprogram the remote control to operate other devices. Avoid pressing any of the remote control buttons while you’re replacing old batteries.

  • Page 10: Using Highlight And Select

    Connections & Setup Using Highlight and Select ON•OFF All on-screen menus can be handled the same way, using highlight and select navigation. AUX1 AUX2 DIRECTV Highlight and select navigation has two steps: MUTE SKIP 1. Use the arrow buttons (up, down, left, and right) on the remote control to highlight different CH + choices on the screen.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control

    Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ON•OFF Turns the component you are controlling on or off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that VCR When programmed, tells the remote to TV When programmed, tells the remote to are on are turned off (this feature only control the VCR.

  • Page 12: Top Of The Digital Satellite Receiver

    Using the Remote Control Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver This diagram illustrates the buttons on the top (also referred to as the front panel) of the digital satellite receiver. For more information on the function of the front panel buttons and many other features of your digital satellite receiver, press the MENU button and select System Setup from the Main menu, then select Receiver Index.

  • Page 13: Operating Other Components

    Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry Important: 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list at the end of this section. This remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components.

  • Page 14: Code List

    Code List MGA ......1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079, 1080, 1082 (programmable to the TV, AUX1 and AUX2 buttons) (programmable to the VCR, AUX1 and AUX2 buttons) Midland ........1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181 Minutz ................1052 Mitisubishi ..1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079, Abex ...................
  • Page 15 Code List NEC ..2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2064, 2076, 2078, Cable Boxes 2079, 2111, 2123 (programmable to the DVD, AUX1 and AUX2 buttons) (programmable to the AUX1 and AUX2 buttons) Nikko ................2014 Noblex ................. 2013 Olympus ..............2021 Aiwa ................

  • Page 16: The Program Guide

    Chapter 3: Satellite Receiver Features The Program Guide Active profile Current time and date The diagram on the left shows you the kind of information you see in the program guides. You can access a toolbar at the bottom of the program guide by pressing the FETCH button while in the guide (see the Toolbar section below).

  • Page 17: The Channel Banner

    Satellite Receiver Features The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you do one of the following: • Tune to a channel. • Press the remote control’s INFO, DIRECTV, or GO BACK buttons while watching programming. • Press UP, DOWN, or INFO on the satellite receiver’s front panel. •...

  • Page 18: Displaying On-Screen Guides

    Satellite Receiver Features Displaying On-screen Guides Each time you press the remote control’s GUIDE button, a different type of program guide appears: The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows six channels (four with the toolbar) in a time-and-channel format, with program information for the highlighted program.
  • Page 19 Satellite Receiver Features Tuning to a Program To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide, point to the program and press SELECT. To see information about a program in the guide, point to the program and press INFO. Then, you can select: •...

  • Page 20: Additional Program Guides

    Satellite Receiver Features Additional Program Guides The Program Guides menu gives you more guides to choose from besides the Detail and Grid Guides: the Channel Guide, the Logo Guide, the Category Guide, the Viewing Suggestions Guide, AlphaSort and Scout. You can also change the current profile from the Profile Guide in the Program Guides menu.

  • Page 21: The Category Guide

    Satellite Receiver Features The Category Guide Lets you search the guide for programs matching a particular category or subsequent subcategory. To search by category or subcategory: 1. Press the remote control’s MENU button to display the Main menu. 2. Press 1 to select Program Guides. 3.

  • Page 22: The Guide Toolbar

    Satellite Receiver Features The Guide Toolbar The Detail and Grid Guides have a special toolbar you can access by pressing FETCH in those guides. This toolbar offers several ways of organizing and searching through program guide information so that you can find the programs you want more quickly and easily, even if you don’t know their names.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Using On-Screen Menus

    Chapter 4: Using On-Screen Menus Chapter 4: Using On-Screen Menus Using the Menu System To display the Main menu, press MENU on the remote control. To use the menu system, you need to use the remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight your on-screen choice, then use the SELECT button to select it.

  • Page 24: The Program Guide

    Using On-Screen Menus The Program Guide Note: The program guide is described in detail in the previous chapter, Satellite Receiver Features, starting on page 16. Selecting Program Guides from the Main menu displays a menu with a variety of display options available.

  • Page 25: Reviewing And Canceling Upcoming Purchases

    Using On-Screen Menus Reviewing and Canceling Upcoming Purchases Highlight and select an upcoming purchase from the Future Purchases screen. You can review the program description, as well as cancel an upcoming purchase. Note: Only pay per view programs that were ordered from the satellite receiver and have not yet aired may be cancelled.

  • Page 26: Timers

    Using On-Screen Menus Timers The Timers feature allows you to preset your digital satellite receiver to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time. To use the Timers feature, select Timers from the Main menu. Select a Timer (1–16) and then use the arrow buttons to complete the on-screen details.

  • Page 27: Creating A Profile Channel List

    Using On-Screen Menus Copying Profile Settings To make creating or editing a profile easier, your digital satellite receiver gives you the ability to use the settings of a previously set profile. To copy the settings of an existing profile: 1. In the Edit Profile menu, press the 2 button to select Copy Settings. 2.

  • Page 28: Viewing Hours

    Using On-Screen Menus 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. 1. In the Edit Profile menu, select Viewing Hours. 2. Use the digits on the remote control or point to the + or – buttons and press SELECT to complete the on-screen sentence.

  • Page 29: Unlocking The System

    Using On-Screen Menus Temporarily Unlocking the System When you attempt to access a channel that is blocked by one or more limits (and the system is locked), you will be asked to override limits by entering the four-digit system password. If you enter the password to override a limit, you can choose whether the system remains unlocked until you turn off the receiver, or whether the system remains unlocked for the duration of the program that exceeded one of your limits.

  • Page 30: Personal Settings

    Using On-Screen Menus Personal Settings The Personal Settings menu lets you customize the look and feel of the active profile. Each of the satellite system’s profiles can have individualized personal settings. Note: If a personal profile is password protected, then that password must be entered before changing any of the profile’s settings.

  • Page 31: Info Message

    Using On-Screen Menus To assign one function to the FETCH button: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. Select Personal Settings, 3. Select the desired profile (each profile can have a different Fetch Menu). 4. Select Edit Fetch. 5.

  • Page 32: System Setup

    Using On-Screen Menus System Setup The System Setup menu allows you to get details about your system and is used to configure system options that are not profile specific. Setup items that are global to the digital satellite receiver include System Options and Dish Pointing. Assisted Setup This feature walks you through a series of questions to set up your system and get it to detect a satellite signal.
  • Page 33 This feature allows you to configure the RF remote control’s privacy code. This is the best way to avoid interference between your satellite receiver’s remote control and other Thomson RF remote controls. This is helpful if you are using two satellite receivers, each with RF remote controls.

  • Page 34: Dish Pointing

    Using On-Screen Menus Dish Pointing The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your digital satellite receiver and optimize your reception of the satellite signal. Selecting Your Dish Antenna It is important to complete each of the following steps required for your satellite dish antenna. If you do not, you will not receive proper dish pointing coordinates and will not be able to take full advantage of your digital satellite receiver.

  • Page 35: System Test

    Using On-Screen Menus System Test This function allows you to perform a system-level diagnostic test on the satellite receiver. There If your system fails a test, run the system test several are four sub-tests within this system test. Each one will display results after the testing for that times before concluding that there is a problem.

  • Page 36: Chapter 5: Technical Information

    Chapter 5: Technical Information Service Control Panel The commercial digital satellite receiver has a variety of specialized functions, including a Demonstration Mode, various diagnostic and information-retrieving tests, setting an initial channel, locking power on and configuring the commercial guide. These can be accessed through the Service Control Panel. To access the Service Control Panel, press the INFO and left arrow (<) buttons on the receiver’s front panel simultaneously and continuously for five seconds.

  • Page 37: Advanced Options

    Technical Information Reset Guide The Reset Guide button allows service personnel to dump all guide data and reset the guide. After resetting the guide, the receiver must reacquire all program guide information (see page 7 for more information). Update Setting You can choose between Normal Update Mode or Special Update Mode.

  • Page 38: Color Bars

    Technical Information Modem Number The Modem Number section of the Service Control Panel allows the modem line to be tested. This feature lets you enter a phone number for the unit to call to verify that the modem is operational. Power Lockout The Power Lockout button in the Service Control Panel allows you to lock the receiver so that it cannot be turned off using the front panel or remote control ON•OFF button.

  • Page 39: Chapter 6: Other Information

    Satellite receiver turns on or changes channels unexpectedly • A Timer may have been activated. • Another Thomson RF remote control within 150 feet may be operating on the same frequency. See page 11 for details about changing your RF remote’s frequency.
  • Page 40 Other Information Partial programming loss • Your multiple LNB satellite antenna may be incorrectly configured. Change the dish type set in your receiver’s preferences. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then select System Setup. In the next menus, select Dish Pointing, and then Select Dish. From the Select Dish display, make sure the proper antenna is selected (round, or oval with 2 LNBs, or oval with 3 LNBs).
  • Page 41 Other Information Running the System Test The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your digital satellite receiver. If you are experiencing any trouble with your receiver, run the system test. It will also allow you to get your access card and receiver ID numbers or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your digital satellite receiver. First make sure that: •...
  • Page 42 Other Information TV Button Finding the TV’s Video Line Input Note: If your TV is connected with just coaxial cables, you only need to tune to channel 3 or 4. If you used audio/video cables to connect your TV to the digital satellite receiver, you must tune ON•OFF ®...
  • Page 43 Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit and access card. 4. If the repairs are covered by your warranty, you will not be billed. Thomson assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty

    (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
  • Page 45 Trade Name: RCA Model(s): DCD407RH Equipment Classification: TV Interface Device Responsible Party: Thomson Inc. 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 Telephone (580) 634-0151 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 46: Accessory Information

    Other Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your TV. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

  • Page 47: Index

    Index A/V jacks/cables 2 Fetch 28 On-screen buttons 21 S-Video 2 Access card 8, 33 Overheating 2 Satellite receiver AlphaSort™ 15, 19, 20 code list 13 icon 15 Scout™ 19, 20 Grid guide 16 Alternate data 33 icon 15 GUIDE button 9 Pay Per View programs 23 Animation 28 searching 19, 20...
  • Page 48 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Thomson Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. If your digital satellite receiver needs service, please contact your dealer or The software used to display images in this product is the nearest Service Center from the Yellow Pages.

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