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Page 2: Safety Information
Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. Do not stack the digital satellite receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio power amplifier. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Advanced Connection ... 10 Step 3: Place Batteries In the Remote Control ... 12 Step 4: Plug In and Turn On the Digital Satellite Receiver ... 12 Step 5: Using Point and Select ... 13 Step 6: Interactive Setup ... 14 Step 7: Order Programming ... - Page 4 Table of Contents The Menu System (Cont.) Using the Purchases Menu ... 40 Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ... 40 Spending Limits ... 41 Pay Per View Programs ... 41 Previewing and Purchasing ... 42 Using the Attractions Guide ... 43 Timers Feature ...
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Page 5: Setup And Connections
DIRECTV system. In Setup and Connections, you’ll learn: • different ways to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV • how to order programming • how to program the remote control Using the Remote defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to control other components. -
Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Directv System
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 7: Audio/Video Jacks And Cables (Rca-Type)
S-Video jacks provides the best picture quality for your DIRECTV system. S-Video jacks are available on many TVs and are used to carry visual information from the digital satellite receiver to your TV. Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound. -
Page 8: Back Of The Digital Satellite Receiver
Setup and Connections Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver The diagram below illustrates each of the back panel jacks found on your digital satellite receiver. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.). For more information on the function of the back panel jacks and many other features of your digital satellite receiver, press the MENU button and select Options from the Main menu, then select System Info. - Page 9 SATELLITE IN Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to the satellite dish antenna. OUT TO TV Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV. However, if your TV has audio/video jacks, you should use those jacks to get better picture and sound quality.
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Page 10: Basic Connection
IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the digital satellite receiver. See “Safety Information,” on the inside of the front cover. CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA PHONE... -
Page 11: Making The Connection
Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (usually CH 3 or 4) and set your VCR to play. If your VCR is a brand other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you may need to program the remote to control the VCR. See the “Using the... -
Page 12: Advanced Connection
FROM VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the digital satellite receiver. See “Safety Information,” on the inside of the front cover. CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA PHONE JACK SPEED DATA... - Page 13 Tune the TV to the video input channel and set your VCR to play. If your VCR is a brand other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you may need to program the remote to control the VCR. See the “Using the Remote”...
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Page 14: Step 3: Place Batteries In The Remote Control
RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or Proscan, see the next section, “Using the Remote,” for details on how to program the remote... -
Page 15: Step 5: Using Point And Select
Setup and Connections Step 5: Using Point and Select You only need to know one rule when using the remote to navigate on- screen menus and control panels: point and select. Once you know how to point and select you can complete the interactive setup (Step 7, below) and explore the menu system. -
Page 16: Step 6: Interactive Setup
Setup and Connections Step 6: Interactive Setup If you installed your satellite dish antenna yourself, you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test. If you need to run the interactive setup again, select Options from the Main menu, then select Interactive Setup. -
Page 17: Using The Remote
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, TVs, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan device, you probably don’t need to program it at all. Setup and Connections... -
Page 18: Remote Control Buttons
ON•OFF Turns the device you are controlling on or off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE, and Proscan products). You can also use the ON•OFF button on the top (front panel) of the digital satellite receiver to turn the receiver on or off. - Page 19 MENU Displays the Main menu. If you are already in the menu system, press OK or MENU to select a highlighted choice. When you are using the remote control to operate an RCA, GE, or Proscan VCR (the remote is in VCR mode), the MENU button functions as a PROGRAM button.
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Page 20: Programming The Remote Control
The digital satellite receiver’s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable devices. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and Proscan devices; it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers’ brands. -
Page 21: Using Direct Entry
Options, then System Options, then Remote Setup. Then follow the on-screen instructions and enter the appropriate code from the Satellite Receiver list at the end of this section. By default, the DIRECTV button is used to control the first satellite receiver and the AUX button is used to control the second satellite receiver. -
Page 22: Code List
Quasar ... 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094 1171, 1176, 1177, 1179, 1191 Radio Shack/Realistic ... 1000, 1004, 1006, 1012, 1038, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172 RCA ... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1019, 1096, 1098, 1099, Rhapsody ... 1176 Runco ... 1151 Sampo ... - Page 23 Quarter ... 2011 Quartz ... 2011 Quasar ... 2021, 2022, 2125 RCA ... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, Radioshack/Realistic ... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, Radix ... 2014 Randex ... 2014 Ricoh ...
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Page 24: Satellite Receiver
STS2 ... 5065 STS3 ... 5066 STS4 ... 5067 Toshiba ... 5068 Toshiba ... 5073 Uniden ... 5069 (For some RCA and Dimensia brands only) AM/FM ... 4003 5024, 5046, 5053 Aux ... 4004 Phono ... 4005 CD ... 4007 Tape ... -
Page 25: 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 guides is easy as long as you remember Using the Remote the Point and Select rule. -
Page 26: Anatomy Of A Program Guide
Current time and date “Family” is one of five selectable profiles Interactive TV Your satellite receiver includes the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. When you see the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ icon ( ) flash during programs and commercials, press the Displays more OK/i button on the remote control to sorting options open the interactive window. -
Page 27: The Channel Banner
Program Guides The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you do one of the following: • tune to a channel • press INFO, DIRECTV, AUX, or GO BACK from video • exit a program guide or menu by selecting Back On-screen icons represent frequently-used menu items. -
Page 28: Using The Guide Button
Program Guides Using the GUIDE Button Each time you press the GUIDE button, a different type of program guide appears. The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format, with program information for the highlighted program. The Grid Guide The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time-and-channel format. -
Page 29: 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, point to the program and press INFO. The Program Details screen gives you several options. -
Page 30: Additional Program Guides
Program Guides Additional Program Guides In addition to the Detail Guide and Grid Guide, there are a few more guides: the Channel Guide, the Logo Guide, and the Attractions Guide, plus the sorting variables Guide Data and Channel Groups. You can access these guides and sorting variables by selecting the Other Guides icon at the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide. -
Page 31: The Attractions Guide
Program Guides The Attractions Guide Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special events information. Other Sorting Variables The Other Guides icon also lets you sort the guide by different variables, such as future times (Guide Data), user profile channel lists, and channel groups. -
Page 32: Sorting The Guides
Program Guides Sorting the Guides Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are several on-screen icons that sort the guide in different ways. The sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide. - Page 33 Program Guides Movies Select the Movies icon to list movies only. After selecting Movies, the Movies icon changes to a Movies Themes icon. Select the Movies Themes icon to sort the guide to list specific types of movies, such as comedies or musicals. This icon may change from Movies to a different topic in the future, but it will continue to function in the same way.
- Page 34 Program Guides The All icon resets the guide to show all available topics, channels and listings for the current profile. AlphaSort ™ The AlphaSort feature lists all the program titles in the current guide in alphabetical order. Select the AlphaSort icon to search for specific program titles that are in the current program guide in alphabetical order.
- Page 35 Program Guides Scout ™ The Scout system icon lets you assign “Scouts” to search the guide for specific program information, such as actors’ names or program descriptions. Select the Scout icon from a program guide to view the available Scout menu items.
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Page 36: Down Arrow
Program Guides Scout 1 is in use, but has not yet found anything. Scout menu items 2 and 4 have results. The Scout feature will search for information when the digital satellite receiver is off. (This may take up to 30 minutes for a full guide search.) Check a Scout menu item’s results by selecting that item, then selecting Scout Results. -
Page 37: 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 38: Using The Menu System
The Menu System Using the Menu System To bring up the Main menu, press MENU on the remote control. 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 arrow buttons on the remote control to point to an item on the screen, and then press OK to select it. -
Page 39: Menu Descriptions
Review or cancel upcoming purchases, review past purchases, and set spending limits. Timers Schedule the digital satellite receiver to tune to a specific channel at a specific time. Profiles Set system and user passwords, rating limits, spending limits, and viewing hours, as well as create favorite channel lists. -
Page 40: The Program Guide
Current time and date “Family” is one of five selectable profiles Your satellite receiver includes the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. When you see the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ icon ( ) flash during programs and commercials, press the OK/i button on the remote control to open the interactive window. -
Page 41: The Menu System (Cont.)
There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the digital satellite receiver is turned on or off. • If the digital satellite receiver is turned on, the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted. •... -
Page 42: Using The Purchases Menu
The Menu System Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review purchases and set spending limits. Use the Purchases menu to keep track of program purchase spending. The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the up and down arrow buttons to see more items. -
Page 43: Spending Limits
Pay Per View (PPV) programs are DIRECTV purchase—like a movie ticket—if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line. You can preview movies on certain channels to determine if you would like to purchase them. See “Using the Attractions Guide”... -
Page 44: Previewing And Purchasing
The Menu System Previewing and Purchasing You can preview and purchase DIRECTV events if you subscribe to DIRECTV satellite receiver connected to a telephone line. To preview a movie or event: • When the DIRECTV ® programming guide is on the screen, press the down arrow button on the remote control to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen. -
Page 45: Using The Attractions Guide
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 control. Use the down arrow button on the remote control to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen. -
Page 46: Timers Feature
The Menu System Timers Feature 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 (1–8) and then use the arrow buttons to complete the on-screen... -
Page 47: Profiles
The Menu system Profiles When you select Profiles from the Main menu, the first screen you see presents a menu of user profiles from which to choose. In addition to the Family profile, you can create as many as four different profiles that can be easily accessed using the WHO•INPUT button on the remote control. -
Page 48: Add Or Delete All Channels
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 Channels option or the Delete All Channels option before removing or adding individual channels. Also, program providers may make additional channels available. To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile channel list, choose Delete All Channels and checkmark only the channels you want to appear in the list. -
Page 49: 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 control or point to the + or –... -
Page 50: Locking A User's Profile
The Menu System Locking a User’s Profile Users can be assigned a personal password to lock their profile. When a password is assigned, users must enter the password before they can view programs using that profile. Profile passwords do not allow access to, or editing of, the profile limits. -
Page 51: Unlocking The System
If you enter the password to override a limit, all limits are unlocked until you turn off the digital satellite receiver. When you turn on the receiver again, the system will be locked, and the Family profile channel list will be selected. -
Page 52: Choosing Your Profile
The Menu System Choosing Your Profile Each time you turn on the digital satellite receiver, the Family profile is selected by default. To select a different profile: Press the WHO•INPUT button to scroll through the profiles. The WHO•INPUT button toggles through the profiles. -
Page 53: Options
Remote Control Shows a descriptive list of the remote control buttons. Front Panel Shows a list of the digital satellite receiver’s front (top) panel features. Point to an item to see a brief description. Back Panel Shows a list of the digital satellite receiver’s back panel features. -
Page 54: Look And Feel
The Menu System Look and Feel Default Guide Lets you choose which guide appears first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote control. The choices are Grid Guide or Detail Guide. Color Scheme Lets you pick which colors appear in the guide and menu systems. - Page 55 The Menu system 6. Choose up to eight menu items to include in your customized menu by checkmarking them with the OK button. Choose which menu items to include in your customized Fetch menu. 7. Press the left arrow button to confirm your selections and return to the menu.
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Page 56: System Options
System Test The System Test screen is accessed through the Options menu and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the digital satellite receiver. Use this feature to get your access card number or when your receiver doesn’t seem to be working correctly. A message screen will appear to tell you whether the system passed each test. -
Page 57: Audio Language
Audio Language display screen. Point to the audio language or audio type you want and press OK. The digital satellite receiver will then automatically set the audio program to the selected audio program type or language, when available. -
Page 58: Dish Pointing
The Menu System Dish Pointing The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your digital satellite receiver and optimize your reception of the satellite signal. Selecting Dish Type It is important to complete each of the following steps required for your satellite dish antenna. -
Page 59: Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates
The Menu system Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates If you already know your dish pointing coordinates and have placed your dish, you can proceed to the next step in this book, “Using the On- screen Signal Meter.” If not, you only need to use one of the available methods (ZIP Code, City, Latitude/Longitude) to find your dish pointing coordinates. -
Page 60: Using The On-Screen Signal Meter
The Menu System Using the On-screen Signal Meter The signal strength meter is used to determine whether or not you are receiving the satellite signal; it also indicates the strength of the satellite signal. Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter: Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu. -
Page 61: Interactive Tv
The Menu system Interactive TV Your DIRECTV receiver includes DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™, powered by Wink, a free service that gives you the opportunity to interact with TV programming and advertising. You can use your remote control to get program-related information, respond to free offers during commercials and even make purchases while you watch TV. - Page 62 This page intentionally left blank...
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Page 63: Tips & Troubleshooting
Tips & Troubleshooting Tips & Troubleshooting Tips for Solving Problems You may have some questions about using your DIRECTV System that you are unsure how to answer. This section provides the answers to such questions. You will find out how to run a system test, access your video input channel, and diagnose and correct problems. -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
Wrong picture The digital satellite receiver and most VCRs let you toggle between signals. If you don’t see the signal you think you should be seeing, try using these buttons to toggle between the signals: •... - Page 65 Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low. TV and digital satellite receiver turn on or change channels unexpectedly •...
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Page 66: Video Input Channel Variations
TV’s video input channel as there are brands and models of TVs. Below are some things you can try. • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press TV on the remote control that came with your DIRECTV System. Then press the WHO•INPUT button on the remote. -
Page 67: How Signal Flow Works
1. Off-air/cable broadcasters send signals to your off-air antenna or through cable to your home. The signal passes through the digital satellite receiver along the coaxial cable to your VCR. The signal can also pass through the VCR to the TV. (The VCR may seem like an unnecessary link in the chain, but this setup lets you record DIRECTV ®... -
Page 68: Running The System Test
• the access card is installed in the digital satellite receiver. Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV System. Turn on your TV and the digital satellite receiver. -
Page 69: Appendix A: Warranty Information
Appendix A: Warranty Information Repair Help Thomson multimedia, Inc. offers hardware repair service if you encounter any problems with your DIRECTV System. Many problems can be diagnosed over the phone, or if necessary a replacement unit can be shipped to you. Please have your DIRECTV System model, serial number and date of purchase ready when you call. -
Page 70: What Your Warranty Covers
Appendix A: Warranty Information RCA Digital Television System Receiver LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. •... -
Page 71: What Your Warranty Does Not Cover
Appendix A: Warranty Information Option II: We will send a replacement unit to our exchange point. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival. Take your unit and evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit. -
Page 72: Appendix B: Fcc Regulations
Appendix A: Warranty Information 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. -
Page 73: Appendix C: Accessories
Appendix C: Accessories Appendix A: Warranty Information 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. - Page 74 Appendix A: Warranty Information 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...
- Page 75 Index Symbols (DIRECTV INTERACTIVE icon) Access Card 54 number 14 Accessories 71 All button 32 AlphaSort button 32 Alternate data 55 ANTENNA button 17 Arrows on remote 17 Attractions Guide 29, 43 Audio 25 Audio Language 55 AUX button 16 Batteries 12 Binoculars Icon 25 Binoculars icon 33...
- Page 76 Index Mail 25 Mail Icon 25 Mailbox 39 icon 25 Main menu 35 MENU button 17 Menu Icon 25 Menu system 36 exit 36 help 36 icons 44 navigation 36 Menus 37 options 51 profiles 45 program guide 38 timers 44 Movies icon 31 MUTE button 16 Options menu 37, 51...
- Page 77 Index Temporary Signal Loss 62 Tilt 57 Timers 44 Topics button 30 Transponders 58 Troubleshooting 62 Tuning to a program 27 TV button 16 Unlocking a profile 50 the system 25, 49 Upgrades 55 User Preferences 30, 50 button 16 recording 17, 19 VCR codes 21 Video input channel 65...
- Page 78 Appendix A: Warranty Information Notes...
- Page 79 Notes Appendix A: Warranty Information...
- Page 80 If your DIRECTV 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.
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