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- Page 1 SATELLITE RECEIVER Models: DXD416RE DXD436RE DXD516RE Please read these instructions before operating this product for the first time. TOCOM 15671200 USER'S GUIDE...
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Page 2: Safety Information
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 uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the Remote to Control a Device ... 10 Modes of Operation ... 10 Using the Remote to Control a Second Digital Satellite Receiver ... 10 Remote Codes ... 10 Program Guides ... 13 Anatomy of a Program Guide ... 13 The Channel Banner ... -
Page 4: Setup And Connections
Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the System Make sure to locate the remote control and the VCR controller. Step 2: Connect Your Receiver to Your TV and Other Devices During the satellite dish antenna installation, the receiver may have been connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable for the system test. -
Page 5: Jacks And Cables
S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack. -
Page 6: Back Of The Receiver
Setup and Connections Back of the Receiver The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on your receiver. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.). AUDIO (R and L) Provide better sound quality than the OUT... -
Page 7: Basic Connection
(usually channel 3 or 4) and set your VCR to play. If your VCR is a brand other than RCA, GE, or P , you may need to program the remote to control the VCR. See the next section, “Using the Remote.”... -
Page 8: Step 3: Connect The Vcr Controller
Setup and Connections Step 3: Connect the VCR Controller In order for the receiver and VCR to communicate, you need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the receiver. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the receiver. -
Page 9: Step 4: Find The Video Input Channel On Your Tv
To turn on the system, press the SAT button on the remote or the ON•STBY button on the front panel. If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. -
Page 10: Using The Remote
“SAT1”). MUTE When the remote is programmed, this button reduces the volume of the active component (TV or RCA audio device) to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume. SKIP This key is not used by the receiver. -
Page 11: Programming The Remote Control
Programming the Remote Control The satellite receiver’s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs. The remote is programmed to control most RCA, GE and P TVs, VCRs and cable boxes. The remote needs to be programmed to control other manufacturers’... -
Page 12: Using The Remote To Control A Device
TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV. Using the Remote to Control a Second Digital Satellite Receiver The remote can control two receivers. From the Main menu, select Options, then System Options, then Remote Setup. - Page 13 RADIOMARELLI ... 1192 RADIO SHACK/REALISTIC ... 1000, 1004, 1006, 1012, 1038, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172, 1206, 1207 RCA ... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1019, 1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, RHAPSODY ... 1176 RUNCO ...
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Page 14: Vcr Codes
QUARTER ... 2011 QUARTZ ... 2011 QUASAR ... 2021, 2022, 2125 RCA ... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, RADIOSHACK/REALISTIC ... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131 2123 RADIX ... -
Page 15: Program Guides
Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the program guides. Program titles “Family” is one of five and information selectable Profiles Returns you to previous screen Help gives you more information Sort the guide by: Topics, Movies, or Sports... -
Page 16: The Channel Banner
Program Guides The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel, exit a guide, or press INFO on the remote. Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an item. On-screen icons represent frequently-used menu items. Some icons also change appearance to show the item’s status. -
Page 17: Using The Guide Button
Program Guides Using the GUIDE Button Each press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type of program guide. The Grid Guide The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time-and-channel format, with the full title of the highlighted program at the top of the guide. The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format, with program information for the highlighted program at the top of the... -
Page 18: 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, press INFO. The Program Details screen appears and gives you several options. -
Page 19: The Attractions Guide
Program Guides The Attractions Guide Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special events information. The Other Guides button also lets you sort the guide by different variables, such as future times, user profile channel lists, and channel groups. You can then choose a guide format to view the program information. -
Page 20: 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 buttons that sort the guide in different ways. The Sorting buttons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide. - Page 21 Program Guides Movies Select the Movies button to list movies only. After selecting Movies, the Movies button changes to a Movies Themes button. Select the Movies Themes button to sort the guide to list specific types of movies, such as comedies or musicals. Select a Movies Themes that interests you.
- Page 22 Program Guides For example, to search for the program, Auto Racing, the first letter you should point to and select is “A”. (Words like “The”, “A” and “An” appear at the end of a title.) All titles that begin with “A” appear in the AlphaSort list.
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Page 23: The Main Menu
Program Guides If “NBA” appears within a program title or program description, the program will be included in the Scout Results program list. The Scout will search for information when the receiver is off. (This may take up to 30 minutes for a full guide search.) You can check a Scout’s results by selecting a Scout button. -
Page 24: The Menu System
The Menu System Using the Menu System To bring up the Main menu, press MENU on the remote. 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 arrows on the remote to point to an item on the screen, and then press OK to select it. -
Page 25: Menu Descriptions
The Menu System Menu Descriptions This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options. More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter. Program Guide Shows the on-screen programming schedules. Mailbox Use to read mail messages from DIRECTV. Purchases Use to review or cancel upcoming purchases, to review past purchases, and to set spending limits. -
Page 26: The Mailbox
How to Tell When you Have Mail There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the satellite receiver is turned on or off. • If the receiver is turned on, the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted. -
Page 27: Pay-Per-View Programs
Highlight the program name in the guide and press INFO. The Program Details screen gives you several options. You need to connect your phone line to your satellite receiver to be able to order PPV programs using the on- screen menus. -
Page 28: Using The Attractions Guide
The Menu System You can select: • View Channel to tune to that channel • Buy Program to purchase the program • Buy and Record to purchase the program and record it on your VCR. You may be required to pay an additional fee to record a program. Make sure to set a timer or press record on the VCR to initiate the recording. -
Page 29: Using The Purchases Menu
The Menu System Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases. The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past purchases, and spending limits. The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the down arrow keys to see more items. -
Page 30: Paying For A Pay-Per-View Program
Paying for a Pay-per-view Program When you order a pay-per-view program from the on-screen menu system, your satellite receiver keeps track of all of your purchases, which must be reported back to DIRECTV. Keep your satellite receiver hooked up... -
Page 31: Timers Feature
The Menu System Timers Feature The Timers feature allows you to preset your system to automatically tune to or record a particular channel at a predetermined time. To use the Timers feature, select Timers from the Main menu to bring up the Timers screen. -
Page 32: Creating A Profile Channel List
The Menu System Creating a Profile Channel List Point to and select a user. Point to Edit Channels and press OK. To start, you can add or delete all channels. Use the arrow keys to point to a channel, and press OK to remove (or replace) the check mark. -
Page 33: Viewing Hours
The Menu System Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to the highest rating you want to be able to view. In the preceding illustration, movies that are rated up to and including a “PG” rating can be viewed. After the Rating Limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the system password to watch programs with a rating higher than your limit. -
Page 34: Locking A User's Profile
The Menu System Locking a User’s Profile Each user can be assigned a personal password to lock his or her profile. When a password is assigned, the user must enter the password before he or she can view programs using that profile. Profile passwords do not allow access to, or editing of the profile limits. -
Page 35: Choosing Your Profile
The Menu System Unlocking the System When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect. To unlock: Point to Unlock System in the Profiles menu and press OK. Point to Yes and press OK to confirm that you want to unlock the system. -
Page 36: Options
The Menu System Options The Options menu lets you set up preferences for the look and feel of the system as well as how some of the features work. The Options menu lets you change how the system works. The following sections explain your options when changing your personal preferences. -
Page 37: Preferences
The Menu System Preferences Default Guide lets you choose which guide appears first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote. The choices are Grid Guide, Detail Guide, SurfGuide and Logo Guide. Clock Format lets you choose between 24 and 12 hour clock formats. The 24 hour clock is the default. -
Page 38: Customizing The Fetch Button
The Menu System 6. Choose which eight menu items you would like to include in your customized menu by checkmarking them with the OK key. Choose which menu items to include in your customized Fetch menu. 7. Press the left arrow key to confirm your selections and return to the menu. -
Page 39: System Options
The Menu System System Options System Test The System Test display screen is accessed through the System Options menu, and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the satellite system. You should use this feature to get your Access Card number, or when your receiver doesn’t seem to be working correctly. -
Page 40: The Dish Pointing Menu Screen
Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates: Turn on your television and satellite receiver. Tune your television to the satellite receiver’s output channel. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu. Use the arrows to highlight Dish Pointing, and then press OK to access the dish pointing screen. -
Page 41: Using The On-Screen Signal Meter
Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter: Turn on your television and satellite receiver. Tune your television to the satellite receiver’s output channel. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu. Use the arrows to highlight Dish Pointing, and then press OK to access the dish pointing screen. -
Page 42: Tips & Troubleshooting
Tips & Troubleshooting Running the System Test The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your satellite system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system, run the system test. It will allow you to get your Access Card number, or to initiate diagnostic procedures on the satellite system. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting Tips
Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor. • Maybe the remote is not in satellite mode. Press the SAT button so the remote will control the satellite receiver. • Maybe the batteries in the remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. -
Page 44: System Capabilities
System Capabilities SYSTEM CAPABILITIES • MPEG1 and MPEG2 video decoding broadcasts up to Main Profile @ Main Level. Demodulation • QPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) • Convolutional ratio: 2/3, 6/7 • Symbol rate: 20 M symb/sec. Video Decoding • MPEG-2 compliant •... - Page 45 Access Card Interface ISO7816 Connections (rear) Low speed Data (RJ-12) Signal Input Output Output Audio/Video output: Stereo R & L RCA type Antenna input: F-type RF output remodulator: F-type. • PAL-M/NTSC • Channel- electronically switchable. Satellite input: F-type S-Video: DIN type...
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Page 47: Index
Index Grid Guide 15 All button 19 GUIDE button 15 AlphaSort button 19 Guides. See Program Alternative data 37 Attractions Guide 17 , 26 Audio Language 37 Help 21 Buttons 8 Icons 14, 29, 33 Interactive setup 7, 34, 40 Cancelling purchases 27 Channel banner anatomy 14... - Page 48 If your satellite system needs service, please contact DIRECTV. Multimídia Ltda. Avenida Max Teixeira, 1889 Manaus, AM 69.093-770 BRAZIL ©2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. MADE IN THE Trademark(s)® Registered INDUSTRIAL ZONE Printed in Brazil OF MANAUS TOCOM 15671200 V I S I T T H E A M A Z O N...