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  • Page 1 HIRD-B1 Model:...
  • Page 2 WatchWord, PreSelect, LogoBelt, TurboTune, and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems. DIRECTV and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a Hughes Electronics Company and are used with permission. USSB and USSB Entertainment Plus are registered trademarks of U. S. Satellite Broadcasting Company, Inc.

  • 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 the DIRECTV System. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary.
  • Page 4 SERVICE Servicing—Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Conditions Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
  • Page 5 FEDERAL COMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission (FCC)—The system complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules. Part 15 compliance— 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    DIRECTV S YSTEM OMPONENTS The Satellite Antenna...1-2 The Digital Satellite Receiver ...1-2 The Remote Control...1-4 SETTING UP YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM...2-1 HOOSING THE ONNECTIONS Hook Up the Audio/S-video Signals...2-2 Hook Up the Audio/Video Signals...2-3 Hook Up the RF Signals...2-3 Finishing Up...2-4...
  • Page 8 Lock/Unlock ...7-3 Assistance Topics ...7-3 ...7-3 ETUP Preferences ...7-3 Limits ...7-3 Chan. Lists...7-3 TurboTune™...7-3 Installation ...7-3 Current settings overview...7-4 ...7-4 CHEDULER Editing an event ...7-4 ...7-5 HECK Message...7-5 Page ...7-5 Erase...7-5 ...7-5 URCHASES History/Upcoming...7-6 Purchase History...7-6 Upcoming Purchases...7-6 ...7-6 ...7-7 NLOCK Locking Procedure...7-7 Unlocking Procedure...7-7...

  • Page 9: The Hughes-Brand Directv System

    What You Should Do First Your DIRECTV System is both a complicated technical miracle and an easy to operate source of entertainment. You should complete the following steps to achieve the greatest performance from your system: Read the included guides and manuals to familiarize yourself with the system.

  • Page 10: The Satellite Antenna

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL DIRECTV System Components There are three main components of your DIRECTV System. They are the satellite antenna, the digital satellite receiver, and the remote control. Take a few minutes to read about each of these components.
  • Page 11 This card should not be removed except to protect your digital satellite receiver from unauthorized use or to replace the card when your service provider (DIRECTV or USSB) supplies a new one. The Access Card The rear of the receiver has numerous jacks for connection to your audio/video entertainment system.

  • Page 12: The Remote Control

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL The Remote Control The remote control is available in two models. The basic model (HRMC-2) can control your digital satellite receiver and most TV brands. The universal model (HRMC- 3) can control these devices, as well as VCRs and many other auxiliary devices such as cable boxes, amplifiers and laser disc players.

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Directv System

    SETTING UP YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your DIRECTV System and connecting it to your television or entertainment system. As you are reading this now, it is assumed that you have already opened and unpacked the box.

  • Page 14: Hook Up The Audio/S-Video Signals

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Before choosing the best connection for your entertainment system, you should connect the phone line. This can be done by plugging one end of the provided telephone cable into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of your digital satellite receiver and the other end into a telephone wall jack.

  • Page 15: Hook Up The Rf Signals

    FROM ANT on the back of your digital satellite receiver. If your antenna wire is not a coaxial type your will need an adapter as described earlier. If your hookup is complete… move on to the “Finishing Up” section. SETTING UP YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM key while the remote is in satellite...

  • Page 16: Finishing Up

    Note: If you have connected a VCR into your entertainment system in a way that routes the cables from your DIRECTV System to your VCR before the signal reaches the TV, you could experience a distorted picture if you attempt to record a copy-protected program. These programs are identified by a “Can’t Tape”...

  • Page 17: Controlling The Digital Satellite Receiver

    CONTROLLING THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Now it is Time for You to Take Control! You are the master of your digital satellite receiver. It does what you tell it to do. Take a few minutes to read through this chapter to begin to understand how to “drive”...

  • Page 18: Watching Satellite Programming

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL call in status reports to the service providers, start and stop a VCR for programs you have scheduled, receive messages, and perform other background activities. The only apparent changes that occur in the standby condition are that the video goes black, the IN FROM ANTENNA connector signals are passed through to the OUT TO TV connector, and the power light is off.

  • Page 19: Installing And Pointing Your

    If you do not feel comfortable about performing these tasks or complying with installation requirements, contact your dealer for information on having your system installed by an authorized professional installer. The warranty covering your DIRECTV System assumes professional installation. The warranty may not apply in self installation situations since improper installations could damage the various components or cause undesired operation.

  • Page 20: The Installation Screen

    Since you may have never used the DIRECTV System before, we’ll go slowly at first. But pay attention; you are starting to learn how to navigate the menus.
  • Page 21 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH 1) Go to the location where you plan to install the antenna. 2) Using a compass like the one shown, hold the compass level so that the needle can rotate freely. When the needle stops rotating, it will be pointing north. Doing so carefully so as not to disturb the needle, rotate the body of the compass so that the 0°...
  • Page 22 HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL If you decide to install the antenna yourself, we recommend you purchase the Do-It-Yourself Instillation Kit. It contains many items you will need to complete most installations. You will need some of the following tools, depending on your installation:...

  • Page 23: Selecting A Mounting Option

    Selecting a Mounting Option Now that you have chosen where you want to install your antenna, you need to select the appropriate mounting. Use the options described below to determine the section of this chapter that you should advance to. All installations require grounding per NEC 810-15 and NEC 820-33.

  • Page 24: Installing The Antenna Onto A Surface

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Installing the Antenna onto a Wooden Surface The satellite antenna can be installed onto several types of wooden surfaces. This section describes installing the antenna base plate and mast onto the side of your house or on a deck rail or floor.
  • Page 25 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH 3) Using a carpenter’s level, plumb the antenna mast in at least two different locations on the side of the mast, as shown. These two measurements should be at right angles to each other. If the mast is plumbed (aligned vertically with the bubble level), go to step 5.
  • Page 26 HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Installing the Antenna onto a Brick Surface The satellite antenna can be installed onto brick surfaces. This section describes installing the antenna base plate and mast onto the side of your brick house or on a chimney.
  • Page 27 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH 8) Install the mast assembly onto the mounting surface using a 3-inch x ¼-20 machine screw (see diagram). Tighten the screw enough to secure the base plate, but leave it loose enough to enable you to adjust the base plate. 9) Verify that the mast is still plumb and adjust if necessary.
  • Page 28 HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL 4) Using a carpenter’s level, plumb the antenna mast in at least two different locations on the side of the mast, as shown. These two measurements should be at right angles to each other. If the mast is plumb (aligned vertically with the bubble level), go to step 5.
  • Page 29 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH Installing the Antenna onto a Metal Pole The satellite antenna can be installed onto a metal pole. You will not be using the base plate or mast included with the antenna for this procedure. Store these items in case you decide to move the antenna to a new location in the future.

  • Page 30: Attaching The Reflector Onto The Arm

    Attaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support Arm There are two possible antenna models that may have been included with your DIRECTV System. Refer to the section that applies to your antenna model. If you don’t know which model number you have, you should be able to identify it by the associated diagram.

  • Page 31: Cable

    INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH Local electric codes and the National Electric Code (NEC) require the antenna to be grounded. Grounding the antenna helps protect against damage caused by static voltage buildup or nearby lightning strikes. Refer to the following: Go to the section titled “Grounding the Metal Pole Mount”...

  • Page 32: I Nstalling And R Outing The Lnb C Oaxial C Able

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Installation Procedure 1) Use a sledgehammer to drive the ground rod 8 feet into the ground near where you installed the antenna base plate. 2) Insert the ¼-20 x ½-inch bolt through the grounding hole on the base plate.
  • Page 33 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH 2) Select a length of cable that can be routed easily from the LNB to the ground block. If your For single LNBs or dual LNB installations using only one side, a single coaxial cable will be used. Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the LNB Installation Procedure...

  • Page 34: Satellite Receiver

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Routing the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver During this step of the installation, route the LNB cable from the ground block to the satellite receiver. In most installations, there is more than one way to get the LNB cable to the adapter from the grounding block.

  • Page 35: The Installation Screen

    INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH , , , or to move the highlight over the Setup Menu button to display the SETUP MENU to move the highlight over the Installation button to display the INSTALLATION screen You should see a meter displaying your signal strength. The INSTALLATION Screen The INSTALLATION screen shows the quality of the signal that you are receiving.
  • Page 36 HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL The “box” method begins by subtracting 10 degrees from the azimuth and subtracting 4 degrees from the elevation values that you determined earlier. We’ll begin by adjusting the elevation. First, loosen the nuts securing the two (one on each side) elevation bolts just enough so that you can easily tilt the reflector up and down.

  • Page 37: Uthorizing Your Service

    The antenna is now installed and properly adjusted to receive signals. To confirm this, you should be able to receive promotional channels from both DIRECTV and USSB. If you can receive promotional channels, you can now arrange to receive your satellite programming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at the following numbers: DIRECTV offers a variety of programming packages to fit most any budget.
  • Page 38 HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL 4-20...

  • Page 39: Watching Satellite Programming.5-1

    The first thing that you should know is that channels in the DIRECTV System world are arranged differently than you have probably experienced before. The lowest channel number is 100; the highest can be 999.

  • Page 40: The Information Banner

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL The Information Banner Pressing the key a second time while the Channel Banner is displayed will replace the information with any available description of the current program. This is called the Information Banner. Either of these banners will go away after a few seconds, or you can press the key to clear it on demand.

  • Page 41: Lternate Services

    See the chapter, “Your Receiver’s Menu System” for information on setting the default audio. Data Data services are not applicable to the HIRD-B1 digital satellite receiver. services are available for a particular program, look for the associated icons that indicate alternate audio and/or data services, located below the date and time in the Information banner or on the on-screen guide.
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  • Page 43: The On-Screen Guides

    THE ON-SCREEN The most powerful feature of your digital satellite receiver is the On-Screen Guides. From the on- screen guide you can see a page of channels or program listings and filter the guide to include only programs in the categories of interest to you. Other advanced features available from the on-screen guides, such as Scheduling and Information, will help you plan your viewing.

  • Page 44: General On-Screen Guide Features

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL General On-Screen Guide Features While there are eight different ways that the on-screen guide can appear (four guide styles, each with or without descriptions), there are some things that they have in common. First, the guide name will always appear in the upper left corner. This may be simply something like “PROGRAM GUIDE”...

  • Page 45: T He Program Guide (Sm. Cell)

    THE ON-SCREEN GUIDES The PROGRAM GUIDE (SM. CELL) The PROGRAM GUIDE (SM. CELL) without The PROGRAM GUIDE (SM. CELL) with descriptions descriptions The PROGRAM GUIDE (SM. CELL) displays 1½-hours of programming. Up to twelve channels can be seen at any one time. This number is reduced to nine if the program description option is enabled.

  • Page 46: T He Program Guide (Lg. Cell)

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL The PROGRAM GUIDE (LG. CELL) The PROGRAM GUIDE (LG. CELL) without The PROGRAM GUIDE (LG. CELL) with descriptions descriptions The PROGRAM GUIDE (LG. CELL) displays 2-hours of programming. Up to eight channels can be seen at any one time. This number is reduced to six if the program description option is enabled.

  • Page 47: T He Title Guide

    The TITLE GUIDE The TITLE GUIDE without descriptions The TITLE GUIDE displays up to twelve program titles at any one time. This quantity is reduced to nine if the program description option is enabled. Let’s look at the elements that make up the TITLE GUIDE. The first column displays the program titles in alphabetical order.

  • Page 48: Program Guide (Sm. Cell)

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL The title of the program that is currently airing on the highlighted channel appears in the header area immediately above the logo grid. Only current programming is available from the LOGO GUIDE. To move around the guide, use the , , , and scroll more program offerings onto the screen.

  • Page 49: Channel List

    The Types pop-up menu enables you to further refine your desired program list by different types of The Types pop-up menu Channel List The Lists pop-up menu enables you to filter the guide to display only channels from the selected list. In The Lists pop-up menu within the digital satellite receiver for your use only.

  • Page 50: Class Filters

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Class Filters One more way that you can filter your guide is through the Classes drop-down menu. From this menu you can select classifications such as PPV, Subscrptn, Attractns, etc. The Subscrptn option will exclude the PPV channels from the on- screen guide.

  • Page 51: Preselect To View

    To View, if selected, will mark the program to be automatically tuned when it airs. This way, you won’t miss an important program. At the right time the receiver will even turn on if it was turned off, and tune to the appropriate channel. Programs that are scheduled to be automatically tuned to for viewing will be identified on the on-screen guide with a check mark (ü) before the program title.

  • Page 52: Show Times

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Show Times The Show Times button, when displayed, provides a simple way to display a concise list of other presentation times of the program of interest. You may use this button to find a viewing time that may be more convenient to meet your schedule.

  • Page 53: Menu Overview

    RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEM Your digital satellite receiver offers much more than fantastic audio and video. The Main Menu is the primary location where you can access system management functions. From the MAIN MENU you can branch in any direction including the on-screen guide, customize system features, read incoming messages, lock and unlock your system, and more.

  • Page 54: Main Menu

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Main Menu From the MAIN MENU you can branch in any direction including the on-screen guide, customize your system features, check incoming mail, lock and unlock your system, and more. There are two ways to get to the MAIN MENU. First, you can press keys on the remote control.

  • Page 55: Setup Menu

    YOUR RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEM Lock/Unlock This button is labeled either Lock or Unlock depending on the current status of the digital satellite receiver’s lock. If the receiver is locked, you will see a small lock icon just below the date and time at the top of the screen.

  • Page 56: Current Settings Overview

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL system’s signal strength on the INSTALLATION screen. Refer to the “Installation” section found later in this chapter. Things to do on the SETUP MENU Current settings overview An overview of the current settings can be reviewed without having to access each associated screen.

  • Page 57: Check Mail

    YOUR RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEM Using the same procedure as setting the start time, set the program Duration as hours and minutes. As before, use to advance to the Frequency column. The Frequency column is very versatile. Using the the event occurs. Your choices are: Today, Tomorrow, Every Mon, Every Tue, Every Wed, Every Thu, Every Fri, Every Sat, Every Sun, Everyday, Mon-Fri, or / to specify an exact date.

  • Page 58: History/Upcoming

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL The event channel, title, the start date and time, and the cost is listed for each purchase. There may be more events than can fit on the screen. You can access these by using the...

  • Page 59: Lock/Unlock

    YOUR RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEM Lock/Unlock When you first receive your system, it will be unlocked. That is, no limits or restrictions are in effect. To enforce the limits (spending, ratings, and “Family” favorite list), you must lock the system. When the button on the MAIN MENU reads Lock, no lock symbol appears at the top of the menu screen, indicating that the system is unlocked.

  • Page 60: Temporarily Overriding The Lock

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Temporarily Overriding the Lock The LOCK OVERRIDE pop-up panel on video The LOCK OVERRIDE pop-up panel on menus There are times that you may wish to access a program or channel which exceeds the spending limit, rating limit or family approved channels while your digital satellite receiver is locked.

  • Page 61: Chan. Tags

    background, sports on a green background, and news on a brown background. All other program categories will continue to appear on a blue background. Chan. Tags The Chan. Tags option will only influence the appearance of the PROGRAM GUIDE (LG. CELL) style guide.

  • Page 62: Data Port

    “Programming Your Remote Control.” Data Port This option does not apply to the model HIRD-B1 digital satellite receiver. Phone Prefix In some installation environments you may need to dial what is know as a prefix to access an outside line.

  • Page 63: Max Rating

    YOUR RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEM Things to do on the LIMITS screen Max Rating Program ratings indicate the suitability of a program’s content for a given audience. For families with The RATING pop-up panel must be locked. Locking is described earlier in this chapter. Max Spending PPV access enables you to purchase special, limited-broadcast events such as sporting events and movies.

  • Page 64: Rename

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Places to go from the CHANNEL LISTS screen Rename When you highlight the Rename button and press the key a Rename List pop-up menu appears. You can choose any of the first three lists to be renamed. The All, Family, and Top 10 lists cannot be renamed.

  • Page 65: Turbotune

    Things to do on the INSTALLATION screen The quality of the signal that your DIRECTV System is receiving is automatically displayed. In addition to using this at installation time, you may also want to check it when you are experiencing loss of signal, momentary video freezing, or similar problems.

  • Page 66: Position

    System Test Any time you experience a problem with your DIRECTV System, you can use the SYSTEM TEST screen, which runs a series of internal diagnostics that will provide you with basic information about the health of your system.

  • Page 67: Programming Your Remote Control

    PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE You can use the remote control that came with your digital satellite receiver to control other The basic remote control (HRMC-2) on the left. The universal remote control (HRMC-3) on the right. during this process. The remote control will send out the “power” command for the device being programmed.

  • Page 68: Code Entry

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Code Entry First, look up the device type and brand in the following charts. You will find a list of numbers, one or more of which should operate your device. There may be more than one code, so you will need to try each of them to find the one that works best.
  • Page 69 PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Brand VCRs 012, 045 Harman Kardon 004, 018, 026, 034, 043, 047, Hitachi 063, 137 031, 033 Instant Replay 031, 033 012, 013, 015, 031, 040 J.C. Penney Jensen 012, 039, 043, 048, 050, 130 014, 039, 043, 048 Kenwood Lloyd 013, 014, 034, 101...

  • Page 70: Using The Remote Control

    HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Using the Remote Control Once you have your codes entered, you are ready to start using your universal remote control. The device keys allow you to switch from one device to another. Some keys behave in a special way. They control one device while you are actually in another device mode.
  • Page 71 PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Once you perform these steps, whenever your remote control is in AUX mode the VCR function keys will continue to control the VCR. In the event that you reprogram the AUX key to control a different component that need use of the keys, simply repeat these two steps.
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  • Page 73: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Hughes Network Systems (HNS) provides the following limited warranty on your HNS digital satellite equipment. This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HNS shall not be liable for damages in excess of the purchase price of the product less reasonable amount for use and wear, or for any incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, or for any delays, loss of use, time, profits, revenue or savings, any commercial loss, inconvenience, damage to buyer's or to other person's property, arising from the use or...
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