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- Page 1 DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver Owner’s Manual Models GAEB0A GCEB0A 1031941-0001 Rev. A...
- Page 2 Trademarks – DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, DIRECTV HOME SERVICES, and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp. FREEVIEW is a registered trademark of Hughes Electronics Corporation. All trademarks, marks, names, or product names...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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 If an outside antenna is connected to the DIRECTV Receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
- Page 5 • When the power supply cord or plug has been damaged. • If liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into, the DIRECTV Receiver or it has been exposed to water. • If the DIRECTV Receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
- Page 6 Telephone Company to determine the maximum number of RENs for the calling area. If the DIRECTV Receiver (Model Numbers: GAEB0A, GCEB0A) terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Code Entry......15 Using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ powered by Wink Communications® ..15 Using the menus . - Page 8 viii Contents...
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Page 9: Getting Started
• Grounded the antenna as described in your antenna installation instructions. • Attached RG-6 coaxial cable(s) to the antenna LNB connector(s). • Routed the other end of the antenna cable to the back of your DIRECTV Receiver. • Placed the DIRECTV Receiver accessible to a telephone modular jack. -
Page 10: Attach The Antenna Cable
Receiver is not plugged into an electrical outlet. • Attach the RG-6 coaxial antenna cable to the the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Refer to the appropriate figure below and on the next page. Table 1: Rear panel connections - DIRECTV Receiver model GAEB0A... -
Page 11: Connect Your Tv
If your TV only has an RF (coaxial) connector – • Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s VHF/UHF IN 16. Connect one end of the telephone line cord provided into the DIRECTV Receiver’s 17. Connect the other end into a modular telephone outlet. -
Page 12: Determine Antenna Angles
Determine antenna angles Tilt angle also appears if you have select an Oval Antenna from the Dish Type menu. Getting Started This section explains how to determine the proper antenna position. This is expressed in degrees of azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical). Use the receiver front panel controls shown below to complete this procedure. -
Page 13: Testing Your System
Testing your system When you have aligned your dish antenna to the azimuth and elevation angles shown on the 1. Highlight the 2. Use the 3. Signal quality is indicated by a scale at the bottom of the pane and with an audible indication. - Page 14 Receiver is connected to a modular telephone jack. Once you have successfully obtained a signal and your test results resemble those shown in the figures, call DIRECTV (or your subscription service provider) to activate service if you have not done so already.
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Page 15: Adding System Components
• Connect the optional RF remote control antenna (this page). • Connect and set-up a VCR (see page 8). • Integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your existing audio or A/V system (see page 10). At this point, you should have: Verified that your system is operating properly. -
Page 16: Connecting A Vcr
If your TV or VCR only has an RF (coaxial) jack – • Connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF OUT 3. Plug the TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver power cords into an electrical outlet. (Model GCEB0A only) The DIRECTV Receiver can control your VCR for unattended recording, using the VCR Control Cable provided 1. -
Page 17: Test The Vcr (Record/Stop)
• Verify the VCR Control Cable is properly connected. • Insert a recordable videotape into the VCR. Use the DIRECTV Receiver front panel controls, rather than the remote control, to test the codes. Test the VCR record and stop commands, If either command does not function, try other codes shown for your VCR brand. -
Page 18: Connecting A Home Entertainment System
Follow these instructions to connect your DIRECTV Receiver. • To connect the DIRECTV Receiver to your audio system, use A/V cables to connect the satellite receiver to the audio receiver’s • Dolby Digital - With the GCEB0A model, you can enjoy programs that contain a Dolby Digital sound track. -
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 The DIRECTV Receiver front panel buttons can provide the basic controls needed to access major DIRECTV System features. However, using the remote control simplifies accessing the basic system functions, enhances your system’s capabilities, and provides convenient shortcuts to extended features.
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Page 21: Remote Control Functions
TV antenna signal. Repeatedly press available input source in your system. Press the component select button to control the DIRECTV The other component select buttons indicate the devices they control. You can program the button to control another digital device such as an audio CD player. -
Page 22: Installing Remote Control Batteries
Installing remote control batteries Programming the remote control Code scanning Using the remote control To install or replace the remote control batteries: 1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. 2. Remove the battery compartment cover. 3. -
Page 23: Code Entry
TV. Select the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center menu bar, then follow the simple directions provided on the subsequent screens. ). Refer to Appendix B –... - Page 24 Using the remote control...
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Page 25: Using The Menus
• Create/edit up to four channel lists (Fav. A, Fav. B, Fav. C, Family) • Set maximum program rating allowed for viewing • Select programming content to be shown in the program guide • Read messages from DIRECTV • Determine proper antenna azimuth and elevation setting • Test signal reception •... -
Page 26: Purchasing Pay Per View
• PPV events you have purchased but not yet viewed • PPV events purchased but never viewed. Events ordered by calling DIRECTV do not appear on this list. For additional information about a specific event, highlight the event and press the To purchase a pay per view event: 1. -
Page 27: Viewing Mail
You must subscribe to Caller ID from your local telephone company to use this feature. 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... -
Page 28: Using The Program Director
DIRECTV Receiver will record the event. For unattended recording: – Attach the VCR Control Cable and set up your VCR. – Set your VCR for the correct DIRECTV Receiver output: RF (channel 3/4) or A/V (phono or S-Video). – Insert a blank videotape and leave the VCR turned on. -
Page 29: Setting Guide Preferences
If you specify a date, use the month/day format. The year is set automatically. Setting guide preferences Adjusting audio and video 7. After setting the Frequency, use the joystick 8. Review your settings and choose OK, or choose Cancel to delete the edits. 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 (... -
Page 30: Setting Default And Alternate Audio
Adjusting audio balance Using the menus ® Your DIRECTV Receiver supports alternate audio services. The appears below the Information Banner or program guide date and time to indicate alternate audio is available for a particular program. Setting the default audio language 1. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Screen Image
Adjusting the screen image Using WatchWord ™ Adjust video display brightness, contrast, and saturation for the best image. 1. Highlight the Audio & Video 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
Select the tab from the System MAIN MENU described in this section. Highlight the tab to set the receiver to use a new DIRECTV New Card card. the Prepare new card menu button and follow the on-screen SELECT instructions. Prepare New Card menu pane to access the system functions ®... -
Page 33: Change Receiver Id
Use the appearance of the on-screen menus and select how your DIRECTV operates with other devices. The • Change the receiver ID • Set the receiver output channel to channel 3 or 4 • Enable or disable the • Lock the system on a particular channel. -
Page 34: Input Key Enable/Disable
® Lock a channel Use the Channel Lock menu button to set the DIRECTV Receiver to permanently stay on a specific channel. When you enter a channel number (5-0-0, for example) then select OK, the receiver will always power up on that channel (channel 500 in this example). -
Page 35: Using Program Guides
Selecting a program guide style Grid guide Cells with arrows indicate the program started at an earlier time or continues later than can be shown in the selected time period. If a program title cannot entirely fit in the space provided, an ellipsis (…) indicates that a portion of the title is not shown. -
Page 36: Logo Guide
Press the remote control GUIDE button while the program guide appears on-screen to display the Guide Options menu. Logo guide Using program guides To turn off the Picture-In-Guide feature: 1. Press the remote control GUIDE 2. Press the button again to access the GUIDE 3. -
Page 37: Program Guide And Menu Features
Program guide and menu features Logo guide with Picture-In-Guide disabled (description-only mode) To select a guide style: 1. Press the remote control MENU 2. Use the joystick to highlight and 3. From the Options menu tab, highlight your selection and press 4. -
Page 38: The Oneline Guide
The OneLine Guide ™ Using program guides • 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. Channel Banner Icons The Channel Banner appears at the top of the screen whenever you use the button to change channels. -
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...
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Page 41: Setting Favorites And Filters
Using favorite channel lists Creating a channel list 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). •... -
Page 42: Renaming A Channel List
This does not mean that the receiver is faulty. These channels were excluded or included due to the ® DIRECTV Receiver’s analysis process. You can manually edit the lists to correct these oversights. -
Page 43: Filtering The Program Guide
Filtering the program guide Using Theme Filters 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 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
You must lock the system to enforce the limits (spending, ratings, TV timer, and “Family” favorite list). Note: Once the DIRECTV Receiver is locked, only existing Family list channels will be accessible. If the Family list does not contain any channels, no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver. -
Page 46: Unlocking The System
Unlocking the system The button used to lock the system is also used to unlock the system. Setting ratings limits Using access controls To remove the lock and its restrictions: 1. Highlight the Locks & Limits the Unlock menu button. SELECT 3. -
Page 47: Setting Spending And Time Limits
Highlight and to allow.You may choose to Block All or Allow All instead of setting a specific limit. Setting spending and Highlight the maximum purchase price on a per-event basis. time limits To change the displayed limit: 1. Highlight the Max Spending button 2. - Page 48 Using access controls...
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Page 49: Questions & Answers
Q Why don’t I have an on-screen offer to purchase pay per view programs? A There are three possibilities; your digital satellite receiver must be connected to a phone line and it is not, or DIRECTV doesn’t realize that your phone line is connected or has disabled your ability to make on-screen purchases. - Page 50 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. • Install a traditional antenna (i.e., roof mounted, attic mounted, rabbit ears).
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Page 51: Manufacturers Device Control Codes
Manufacturers device control codes Table 3: VCR brands and remote control codes BRAND CODE NUMBER Aiwa Akai 016 043 046 124 125 142 146 Ampro Anam Audio 012 023 039 043 Dynamics Broksonic 035 037 044 129 152 Canon 028 031 Capehart Craig 003 040 135... - Page 52 Table 4: Television brands and remote control codes BRAND CODE NUMBER Admiral 072 081 160 161 A Mark 112 143 Akai 070 146 Amstrad Anam 043 054 056 080 112 070 004 058 112 Audiovox 076 120 Blaupunkt Cairn Candle 070 002 003 004 Capehart 001 004 024...
- Page 53 Table 5: AUX audio brands and remote control codes CODE NUMBER Adcom 146 149 227 244 083 084 Arcam Audio File 093 098 Audio Techinica Aiwa 111 114 117 156 170 199 203 219 231 241 254 Akal 181 233 Anam Bose 064 137 219...
- Page 54 Table 7: DVD player brands and remote control codes BRAND CODE NUMBERS Alpine Apex Digital Denon 030 226 035 036 Goldstar, LG 028 041 Harmon Kardon Hitachi JVCt Table 8: DVD-Laser Disc Player brands and remote control codes BRAND California Audio Denon 043 044 Fisher...
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Page 55: Index
A/V receiver, connecting Access card, new Advance select Aligning the antenna Alternate audio Antenna alignment values cable, connecting pointing RF remote control terrestrial Audio balance balance control AUX audio brands and control codes Azimuth angle, determining Balance, audio Batteries, installiing Brightness, video Broadcast TV antenna Button board, change layout... - Page 56 Phone jack connection Picture-In-Guide options turning off PicturePerfect, adjusting Preferences, system Program guide features styles Programming devices Purchase Pay Per View event Purchases not listed Rear panel connections phone jack connector Receiver ID, changing Recording unattended VCR setup Remote control batteries manufacturers device codes models...
- Page 57 Your Hughes manufactured DIRECTV Digital Satellite receiver, Satellite dish Antenna, and Remote Control are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for parts and labor.
- Page 58 1031941-0001 Rev. A April 15, 2002...
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