RCA Radio HD Receiver User Guide

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Ta b l e O f Co n t e n t s  
We l c o m e t o H ig h De f in it io n ................................................ 4  
Getting Started................................................................................. 4  
Se t u p a n d Co n n e c t io n s .......................................................... 5  
Step 1: Unpack the System .............................................................. 6  
Step 2: Connect Your HD Receiver to Other Components ............. 6  
Things to Know Before Connecting Components ................... 6  
Jacks and Cables......................................................................... 7  
Front of the HD Receiver ........................................................... 8  
Back of the HD Receiver ............................................................ 9  
Basic Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor.................. 10  
Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor .......... 11  
Advanced Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor ......... 12  
Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor .. 14  
Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ............................. 17  
Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System ........................................ 17  
Step 5: Run Interactive Setup ........................................................17  
Step 6: Select a Screen Format ...................................................... 17  
Step 7: Connect the VCR Controller .............................................. 18  
How to Locate the VCRs Remote Control Sensor.................. 18  
How to Select a VCR Type ....................................................... 19  
Step 8: Order Programming .......................................................... 20  
Usin g t h e Re m o t e ..................................................................... 21  
Remote Control Buttons ................................................................ 22  
Programming the Remote Control ............................................... 24  
Remote Control Codes ................................................................... 25  
Using the Remote to Control a Component................................. 25  
Ba sic Op e r a t io n ....................................................................... 27  
About The Channel Banner ........................................................... 28  
Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Viewing.............................. 29  
Changing Channels ........................................................................ 30  
Usin g t h e Pr o g r a m Gu id e s .................................................. 31  
Bringing Up the Program Guides .................................................. 32  
Anatomy of the TV Program Guide .............................................. 33  
Anatomy of the DIRECTV Program Guide .................................... 34  
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Tuning to a Program ...................................................................... 35  
Getting Around in the Guides ....................................................... 35  
Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................ 36  
The Other Guides Icon ................................................................... 37  
Exiting A Program Guide ............................................................... 38  
Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide .................................. 38  
The Other Icons .............................................................................. 42  
Au d io Co n t r o l s a n d Tim e r s ............................................... 43  
Audio Controls ............................................................................... 44  
Optical Output ......................................................................... 44  
SAP (Second Audio Program) .................................................. 46  
Audio Language ...................................................................... 46  
Timers Feature ................................................................................ 47  
Setting Up Timer Recordings................................................... 47  
Recording with Timer .............................................................. 47  
Schedule a Timer with the RECORD Button ........................... 48  
Usin g Pr o f il e s .......................................................................... 49  
About Profiles................................................................................. 50  
The DIRECTV Setup ........................................................................ 50  
Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List ......................................... 50  
Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels .......................... 51  
Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit ...................................... 51  
Setting the DIRECTV Rating Limit ........................................... 52  
The TV Setup .................................................................................. 53  
Editing Channels in a TV List ................................................... 53  
Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels .................................... 53  
Setting the TV Rating..................................................................... 54  
The Rating Limit Screen........................................................... 55  
Blocking Age-Based Ratings.................................................... 56  
Setting the Movie Rating ........................................................ 58  
Blocking Unrated TV Shows .................................................... 59  
Viewing Hours.......................................................................... 60  
Choosing Your Profile .................................................................... 60  
Locking and Unlocking a User Profile ........................................... 61  
Locking the System ........................................................................ 62  
Unlocking the System .............................................................. 62  
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Sy st e m Op t io n s a n d Pr e f e r e n c e s ...................................... 63  
Changing the Signal Source .......................................................... 64  
Changing the Signal Type .............................................................. 64  
Channel Search ............................................................................... 65  
Set VCR Type ................................................................................... 65  
Mailbox ........................................................................................... 66  
Purchases: Pay Per View Programs ................................................ 67  
Setting the Time and Date............................................................. 69  
Choosing an Output Channel ........................................................70  
Using the Preferences Menu ......................................................... 70  
Color Scheme ...........................................................................70  
Translucency ............................................................................. 70  
Default Guide...........................................................................70  
Screen Format .......................................................................... 71  
Caption Display ........................................................................ 71  
Caption Mode .......................................................................... 72  
Using Fetch ..................................................................................... 72  
Ge t t in g Assist a n c e .................................................................. 73  
Running the Interactive Setup ...................................................... 74  
Getting Antenna Information ....................................................... 75  
Selecting Dish Type......................................................................... 75  
Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates ............................................76  
Using the On-Screen Signal Meter.......................................... 77  
Your New Access Card .................................................................... 78  
Running the System Test................................................................ 78  
Re f e r e n c e .................................................................................... 79  
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 80  
RCA High Definition (HD) Digital Receiver Limited Warranty..... 82  
FCC Registration Information ........................................................84  
Accessory Information ................................................................... 86  
Index ...............................................................................................90  
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We l c o m e t o H ig h De f in it io n  
High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV.  
There are two types of display formats available: one is ATSC format (originating from the Advanced Television  
Systems Committee). The other is NTSC format (named for the National Television Systems Committee). What makes  
your High Definition receiver special is that it has tuners capable of receiving three types of signals: analog (in NTSC  
format) and digital (in ATSC format), cable (in NTSC and ATSC formats), and digital satellite (coming from DIRECTV if  
you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming). With the advent of digital terrestrial broadcast, your HD receiver makes  
receiving all types of signals seamless. Below is an example of how you can receive the different types of signals.  
DIRECTV  
SATELLITE  
DIRECTV HD  
SATELLITE  
DIGITAL  
ANALOG  
TERRESTRIAL  
ANTENNA  
TERRESTRIAL  
ANTENNA  
TERRESTRIAL  
OR  
ANTENNA  
HD RECEIVER  
TOWER SENDING  
DIGITAL SIGNALS  
CABLE TV  
TOWER SENDING  
ANALOG SIGNALS  
SATELLITE  
DISH ANTENNA*  
TV, HIGH RESOLUTION MONITOR,  
OR HD DISPLAY MONITOR  
Ge t t in g St a r t e d  
Now that you have an understanding of what your HD receiver can do, read on to find necessary information about  
how to use it. The first section of this manual shows you how to connect components and speakers. The Basic  
Operationsection describes how you receive the three signals and your viewing options: TV and DIRECTV. The rest  
of this manual describes how to use your HD receivers many features, such as program guides, profiles, and system  
options.  
DIRECTV® programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy of  
which is provided with your first DIRECTV billing statement. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics  
Corp., and is used with permission.  
* The appearance of your satellite dish antenna may differ from that shown here. If your satellite dish antenna is round instead of  
oval, you can receive programming from only the DIRECTV satellite.  
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Se t u p a n d Co n n e c t io n s  
Ge t t in g St a r t e d  
Se t u p  
a n d  
c o n n e c t i o n s  
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2
3
4
ThissectiontellsyouhowtogetyourHDreceiversetup  
andconnected.Itdescribesthecablesyouwillneed,  
explainsthefrontandbackpanels,andwalksyou  
throughthestepsneededtostartusingyourHD  
receiver.  
Usin g t h e r e m o t e  
Ba sic Op e r a t io n  
Usin g t h e  
Pr o g r a m Gu id e s  
Au d io Co n t r o l s a n d  
t im e r s  
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6
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Usin g t h e Pr o f il e s  
Sy st e m Op t io n s a n d  
Pr e f e r e n c e s  
Ge t t in g Assist a n c e  
Re f e r e n c e  
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St e p 1: Un pa c k t h e Sy st e m  
ONOFF  
VCR1  
TV  
Make sure to locate the remote control and the other cables that are included with  
your HD receiver.  
DVD VCR2  
AUX HD RCVR  
MUTE  
WHO  
CH  
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CH  
OK  
FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
St e p 2: Co n n e c t Yo u r H D Re c e iv e r t o  
O t h e r Co m p o n e n t s  
MENU  
CLEAR  
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0
3
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INPUT  
ANTENNA  
REVERSE  
RECORD  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
During the satellite dish antenna installation, your HD receiver may have been  
connected with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on the  
components you have, another connection may provide better picture and audio  
quality. The following sections provide cable and connection information to help you  
decide what connection is best for you.  
Remote Control  
Th in g s t o Kn o w Be f o r e Co n n e c t in g Co m p o n e n t s  
Protect Your Components from Pow er Surges  
Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.  
Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect  
any cables.  
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference  
Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.  
Place the Audio/Video cables to the sides of the TVs back panel instead of  
straight down the middle after you connect your components.  
Try not to coil any twin-lead cables; keep them away from the Audio/Video  
cables as much as possible.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the safety  
sheet packed with your unit.  
Protect Your Components from Overheating  
Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the  
components so that air can circulate freely.  
Do not stack components.  
Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.  
Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so that heated air rising from it  
will not flow around other components.  
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Ja c k s a n d Ca b l e s  
Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections.  
Note that not all cables come with your HD receiver.  
S-Video Jack and Cable  
The S-Video jack is available on this HD receiver and is used in conjunction with  
audio cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because  
the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.  
S-Video Jack  
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)  
The Audio/Video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality. They  
are used for most Audio/Video connections between components. The Audio/  
Video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and  
white for left audio). If your component has only one input for audio (mono),  
connect it to the left (white L/MONO) audio jack on the HD receiver.  
Audio/Video Jacks  
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)  
The RF jacks are necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and  
DIRECTV signals. These jacks are also required for antenna or cable connections.  
The RF and coaxial jacks on the HD receiver are labeled SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA  
A IN, ANTENNA B IN, and OUT TO TV. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all  
satellite signal distribution.  
RF Jack  
Optical Jack and Cables  
The optical cable and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack are used for connecting a Dolby  
Digital receiver. If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-  
type input, use an optical cable to connect the HD receiver to that receiver.  
Digital Audio  
Out Jack  
Telephone Jack and Cord  
The telephone line cord is required to connect your HD receiver to a phone line.  
If you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, some services require this  
phone line connection. The phone line connection is used to periodically call  
out to DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most  
common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you  
dont have a modular jack, call your local telephone company to find out how  
to get one installed.  
Phone Jacks  
VCR Controller Jack and Cable  
VCR Controller Jack  
The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the HD receivers back panel. The  
other end of the cable affixes to your VCRs remote sensor.  
HD Monitor Out Jack and VGA Cable  
A VGA cable connects the HD receiver to an industry-standard RGB-compatible  
monitor via the HD MONITOR OUT jack.  
HD Monitor Out Jack  
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Se t u p a n d Co n n e c t io n s  
Fr o n t o f t h e H D Re c e iv e r  
ON  
INFO  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
HD MONITOR  
MENU  
OK  
ON Turns the HD receiver on and off.  
If you cannot find your  
remote control, you can  
use the front panel of  
the HD receiver to  
operate many of the  
receivers features.  
INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press when in the program guide to  
get more information on the highlighted program or channel.  
INPUT Toggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing.  
ANTENNA Switches the source of the off-air signal between ANTENNA A and B.  
HD MONITOR If you have connected the HD MONITOR OUT jack to your TV or  
monitor as well as Audio/Video jacks, this button allows you to toggle between  
viewing signals via the HD MONITOR OUT jack and signals via the Audio/Video jacks.  
MENU/OK Brings up the main menu. When in the menu system, it selects  
highlighted items.  
> When in the menu system, > moves the highlight right.  
< When in the menu system, < moves the highlight left.  
v Scrolls down through the current channel list. If you are viewing TV programming  
and press CHv, you scroll down through TV channels. If you subscribe to and are  
viewing DIRECTV® programming, you scroll down through DIRECTV channels. In the  
menu system, v moves the highlight down.  
^
Scrolls up through the channel list. If you are viewing TV programming and  
press ^, you scroll up through TV channels. If you subscribe to and are viewing  
DIRECTV® programming, you scroll up through DIRECTV channels. In the menu  
system, ^ moves the highlight up.  
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Ba c k o f t h e H D Re c e iv e r  
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the HD receiver. When connecting  
A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right  
audio, etc.).  
R
R
L
ACCESS CARD  
L
S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
VCR  
CONTROL  
AUDIO  
SATELLITE  
IN  
OUT TO TV ANTENNA B ANTENNA A  
IN IN  
PHONE JACK  
ACCESS CARD Insert the access card into the slot so your program provider can identify you. Open the  
door by pressing the two top tabs and pulling down on the silver cover. Make sure the contacts on the  
access card are on the bottom of the card while inserting. (Refer to New Access Cardin this manuals  
Assistancesection for details.) The DIRECTV System requires a valid card.  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to connect your HD receiver to a  
compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio  
channels).  
VCR CONTROL Allows the HD receiver to control your VCR for one-button recording.  
AUDIO (R a n d L) Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your monitor has Audio/Video  
capability, use these jacks to connect the HD receiver to your TV or monitor. You must also connect either  
the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack.  
VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV or monitor has Audio/Video  
capability, use this jack to connect the HD receiver. You must also connect the AUDIO jacks.  
S-VIDEO Provides good picture quality. If your TV or monitor has S-Video capability, use this jack along  
with the Audio/Video jacks to connect the HD receiver to your monitor.  
HD MONITOR OUT Use to connect an RGB-compatible high definition monitor. This provides high  
definition picture quality when high definition broadcasts are viewed. Due to copyright restrictions, you  
may not be available to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product.  
SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite dish antenna to the HD receiver.  
PHONE JACK Use to connect a phone line to the HD receiver to enable some DIRECTV services.  
OUT TO TV Use to connect the HD receiver to your TV, monitor, or antenna connection.  
ANTENNA B IN Use to connect an off-air/ terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal to the HD receiver.  
ANTENNA A IN Use to connect a second off-air/ terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal to the HD receiver.  
The VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs are disabled w hen you press and illuminate the front panel HD  
MONITOR output button.  
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Ba sic c o n n e c t io n Usin g a Re g u l a r TV o r M o n it o r  
HD Receiver and Regular TV or Monitor  
REGULAR TV or MONITOR  
CAUTION  
Do not stack electronic  
components or other  
objects on top of the HD  
receiver. See Safety  
Information on the inside  
cover for details.  
AUDIO  
The ANT B and ANT A  
jacks can receive both  
digital and analog RF  
signals.  
R
L
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
ANTENNA IN  
IN  
Optional  
HD RECEIVER  
R
L
L
ACCESS CARD  
R
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
VCR  
CONTROL  
VIDEO  
OUT TO TV ANTENNA ANTENNA  
IN IN  
S-VIDEO  
HD MONITOR OUT  
AUDIO  
SATELLITE  
IN  
PHONE JACK  
B
A
CABLE  
SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA  
ALTERNATE RF SIGNAL  
To make the connection:  
1. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables (optional).  
Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receivers AUDIO Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right,  
Left, and VIDEO jacks on the back of the TV or monitor.  
Connect the S-Video cable from the HD receivers S-VIDEO jack to the TVs S-VIDEO jack.  
2. Connect coaxial cables.  
Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A (or B) jack on your HD receiver to your cable outlet, cable box, or  
antenna. If desired, connect another coaxial cable from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD receiver to another RF  
signal.  
Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receivers SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite dish antenna.  
Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receivers OUT TO TV jack to the TVs input jack, usually labeled ANTENNA IN.  
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Ba sic Co n n e c t io n Usin g a M u l t im e d ia o r H D M o n it o r  
HD Receiver and Multimedia or HD Monitor  
MULTIMEDIA or HIGH DEFINITION MONITOR  
CAUTION  
Do not stack electronic  
components or other  
objects on top of the HD  
receiver. See Safety  
Information on the inside  
cover for details.  
AUDIO  
The ANT B and ANT A  
jacks can receive both  
digital and analog RF  
signals.  
VIDEO  
L
S-VIDEO  
R
DIGITAL TV  
INPUT (5)VGA  
1
INPUT  
INPUT  
INPU
ANTENNA/  
CABLE  
AUDIO INPUTS  
R
L
Due to copyright  
restrictions, you may not  
be able to view some  
high definition programs  
in high definition format  
using this product.  
HD RECEIVER  
R
R
L
L
ACCESS CARD  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
VCR  
CONTROL  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
HD MONITOR OUT  
AUDIO  
CABLE  
SATELLITE  
IN  
OUT TO TV ANTENNA ANTENNA  
IN IN  
PHONE JACK  
B
A
SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA  
ALTERNATE RF SIGNAL  
To make the connection:  
1. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables.  
Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receivers AUDIO Right, and Left, and VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right,  
Left, and VIDEO jacks on the Multimedia or HD monitor.  
Connect an Audio cable from the HD receivers AUDIO Right and Left jacks to the Multimedia VGA Left and Right  
Audio inputs.  
Connect an S-Video cable from the HD receivers S-VIDEO jack to the Multimedia or HD monitors S-VIDEO jack.  
2. Connect the VGA cable.  
Connect a VGA cable from the HD receivers HD MONITOR OUT jack to the Multimedia or HD monitors VGA input  
jack, usually labeled DIGITAL TV INPUT (S)VGA.  
3. Connect coaxial cables.  
Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A (or B) jack on the HD receiver to your cable outlet, box, or antenna. If  
desired, connect another coaxial cable from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD receiver to another RF signal.  
Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receivers SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite dish antenna.  
Connect a coaxial cable from the HD receivers OUT TO TV jack to the TVs input jack, often labeled ANTENNA/CABLE.  
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Ad v a n c e d Co n n e c t io n Usin g a Re g u l a r TV o r M o n it o r  
HD Receiver, Regular TV or Monitor, and VCR  
VCR  
CAUTION  
Do not stack electronic  
components or other  
objects on top of the HD  
receiver. See Safety  
IN  
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CH  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
IN  
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R
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
L
AUDIO  
Information on the inside  
cover for details.  
The ANT B and ANT A  
jacks can receive both  
digital and analog RF  
signals.  
Optional  
REGULAR TV OR MONITOR  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
R
L
VIDEO  
IN  
ANTENNA IN  
R
L
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
Optional  
HD RECEIVER  
R
L
ACCESS CARD  
R
L
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
VCR  
CONTROL  
VIDEO  
OUT TO TV ANTENNA ANTENNA  
IN IN  
S-VIDEO  
HD MONITOR OUT  
AUDIO  
SATELLITE  
IN  
PHONE JACK  
B
A
SPLITTER  
SATELLITE DISH  
ANTENNA  
ALTERNATE  
RF SIGNAL  
CABLE  
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To make the connection:  
1. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables (optional).  
Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receivers AUDIO Right, Left, and  
VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks on the back of the TV  
or monitor.  
Connect an S-Video cable from the HD receivers S-VIDEO jack to the TVs S-VIDEO  
jack.  
Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receivers second set of AUDIO Right,  
and Left, and VIDEO jacks to the second set of AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO  
jacks on the VCR.  
2. Connect coaxial cables.  
Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A (or B) jack on your HD receiver to  
one output of a splitter. Then use another coaxial cable to connect the input jack  
on the VCR, usually labeled IN FROM ANTENNA, to the other output of the  
splitter. Connect the input of the splitter to your cable outlet, cable box, or  
antenna using a third coaxial cable. If desired, connect another coaxial cable  
from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD receiver to another RF signal.  
Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receivers SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite  
dish antenna.  
Connect a coaxial cable from your TVs antenna input jack, usually labeled  
ANTENNA IN, to the VCRs output jack, usually labeled OUT TO TV.  
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Ad v a n c e d Co n n e c t io n Usin g a M u l t im e d ia o r H D M o n it o r  
HD Receiver, Multimedia or HD Monitor, and VCR  
CAUTION  
Do not stack electronic  
components or other  
objects on top of the HD  
receiver. See Safety  
MULTIMEDIA or HIGH DEFINITION MONITOR  
Information on the inside  
cover for details.  
The ANT B and ANT A  
jacks can receive both  
digital and analog RF  
signals.  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
L
S-VIDEO  
R
DIGITAL TV  
INPUT (5)VGA  
1
INPUT  
INPUT  
INPUT  
ANTENNA/  
CABLE  
Due to copyright  
AUDIO INPUTS  
R
L
restrictions, you may not  
be able to view some  
high definition programs  
in high definition format  
using this product.  
VCR  
OUT  
CH  
CH  
OUT TO TV  
R
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
IN  
IN FROM ANT  
R
L
S-VIDEO  
AUDIO  
HD RECEIVER  
R
R
L
L
ACCESS CARD  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
VCR  
CONTROL  
VIDEO  
OUT TO TV ANTENNA ANTENNA  
IN IN  
S-VIDEO  
HD MONITOR OUT  
AUDIO  
SATELLITE  
IN  
PHONE JACK  
B
A
SPLITTER  
ALTERNATE  
RF SIGNAL  
SATELLITE DISH  
ANTENNA  
CABLE  
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To make the connection:  
1. Connect Audio/Video and S-video cables.  
Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receivers AUDIO Right, and Left, and  
VIDEO jacks to the VCRs AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks.  
Connect an Audio cable from the HD receivers AUDIO Right and Left jacks to the  
Multimedia VGA Left and Right Audio inputs. Connect a Video cable from the  
HD receivers VIDEO jack to the Multimedia or HD monitors VIDEO input jack.  
(Optional) Connect an Audio/Video cable from the VCRs second AUDIO Right,  
and Left, and VIDEO jacks to the Multimedia or HD monitors AUDIO IN Right,  
Left, and VIDEO jacks.  
(Optional) Connect an S-video cable from the HD receivers S-VIDEO jack to the  
VCRs S-VIDEO jack.  
2. Connect the VGA cable.  
Connect a VGA cable from the HD receivers HD MONITOR OUT jack to the  
Multimedia or HD monitors VGA input jack, usually labeled DIGITAL TV INPUT  
(S)VGA.  
3. Connect coaxial cables.  
Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A (or B) jack on your HD receiver to a  
splitter. Then use another coaxial cable to connect the input jack on the VCR,  
usually labeled IN FROM ANTENNA, to the other jack on the splitter. Connect the  
splitter to your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna using a third coaxial cable. If  
desired, connect another coaxial cable from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD  
receiver to another RF signal.  
Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receivers SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite  
dish antenna.  
Connect a coaxial cable from your VCRs OUT TO TV jack to the Multimedia or HD  
monitors ANTENNA/CABLE jack.  
Please Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack  
This HD receivers optical digital output jack fully complies w ith the international  
standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for connection to a Dolby  
Digital decoder. Older equipment, some of w hich is not fully compliant w ith IEC958, may  
not be compatible w ith the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything  
other than a PCM, Dolby Digital, or Dolby Pro Logic receiver or decoder could create a  
high noise level, causing damage to headphones or speakers. For more information  
about Dolby Digital, see the section “Audio Controls and Timers.”  
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To w a t c h t e l e v isio n o r DIRECTV® p r o g r a m m in g :  
1. Tune your TV or monitor to the appropriate input channel.  
If you have used Audio/Video cables to connect the HD receiver to the TV, choose an  
input channel such as INPUT or VIDEO. If you have used a coaxial cable to connect the  
OUT TO TV jack on the HD receiver to the TV or monitor and did not use Audio/Video  
cables, tune your TV or monitor to the appropriate output channelusually Channel  
3. (You may change the output channel from 3 to 4 by choosing System Options from  
the HD receivers main menu, then choosing Output Channel. If you do so, tune the  
TV or monitor to channel 4.)  
2. Press the HD RCVR button on the remote control to turn on your HD receiver.  
3. If yo u a re u sin g a re g u la r TV o r m o n it o r:  
Make sure the HD receiver is not in HD monitor mode. To make sure you are not in  
HD monitor mode, check to see that the light on the front panel button labeled HD  
MONITOR is n o t illuminated. If it is illuminated, press the button to turn off the  
light.  
If yo u a re u sin g a Mu lt im e d ia o r HD m o n it o r:  
Make sure the HD receiver is in HD monitor mode. To make sure you are in HD  
monitor mode, check to see that the light on the front panel button labeled HD  
MONITOR is illuminated. If it is not illuminated, press the button to turn on the light.  
4. To view DIRECTV® programming (if you subscribe):  
Press INPUT on the remote control until the DIRECTV icon is highlighted in the  
channel banner.  
DIRECTV highlighted in the  
channel banner indicates you  
are viewing DIRECTV channels.  
5. To view television programming:  
Press INPUT on the remote control until the TV icon is highlighted in the channel  
banner. Note that some cable systems may require a conversion box.If so, consult  
your cable companys box tuning instructions for details.  
To watch the signal being received via the ANTENNA A jack on the HD receiver,  
press the ANTENNA button on the remote until ANTENNA A appears in the  
banner.  
TV highlighted in the  
channel banner indicates  
you are viewing TV channels.  
To watch the signal being received via the ANTENNA B jack on the HD receiver,  
press the ANTENNA button on the remote until ANTENNA B appears in the  
banner.  
To w a t c h y o u r VCR:  
Tune the TV or monitor to the VCR output channel (usually channel 3, 4, VID, VIDEO,  
or INPUT).  
Turn on your VCR.  
Use the appropriate buttons on your remote to control the VCR. For more  
information about programming your HD receivers remote control to operate your  
VCR, see the section Using the Remote.”  
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St e p 3: Pl a c e Ba t t e r ie s in t h e Re m o t e  
Co n t r o l  
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your remote  
control.  
1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.  
2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching  
the + and end of each battery.  
3. Replace the cover.  
St e p 4: Pl u g in a n d Tu r n o n t h e Sy st e m  
1. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plugs completely.  
2. To turn on the HD receiver, press the HD RCVR button on the remote control or the  
ON button on the front panel. When on, the button is illuminated.  
3. If you are using a MultiMedia or HD monitor and have connected a VGA cable to the  
HD RECEIVER OUT jack, make sure the front panel button labeled HD MONITOR is  
illuminated.  
St e p 5: Ru n In t e r a c t iv e Se t u p  
If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, 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.  
During the interactive  
setup, be sure to specify  
the correct type of  
satellite dish antenna  
from w hich you are  
receiving DIRECTV®  
programming.  
If you need to run the interactive setup again, press MENU on the remote control, select  
Assistance from the main menu, then select Interactive Setup. For more details, see the  
section Getting Assistancein this book.  
If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter,  
select Assistance from the main menu, then select Dish Pointing.  
St e p 6: Se l e c t a Sc r e e n Fo r m a t  
To select a screen format:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control.  
2. Select Preferences from the main menu.  
3. Then select Screen Format.  
If you are using a  
monitor connected to  
the HD receivers HD  
MONITOR OUT jack,  
there are cases w here  
the signal cannot be  
received from the HD  
MONITOR OUT jack. You  
w ill then be given the  
opportunity to sw itch to  
the standard definition  
Audio/Video output.  
4. Use the arrows and OK buttons on the remote control to specify the aspect ratio of  
the TV or monitor you are using with your HD receiver.  
If you have a 4:3 ratio monitor, you need to specify how an image with a 16:9 ratio is  
displayed: Letterbox or Cropped.  
If you have a 16:9 ratio monitor, you need to specify how an image with a 4:3 ratio is  
displayed: Normal, Full, or Fill.  
For more details on how the images are displayed, see the section in this book called  
System Options and Preferences.”  
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St e p 7: Co n n e c t t h e VCR Co n t r o l l e r  
For the HD receiver to control your VCR, you need to attach the VCR Controller to the  
back of the HD receiver and the front of the VCR.  
1. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the HD receiver.  
VCR Controller  
2. Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR. (See How to Locate the VCRs  
Remote Control Sensorfor details.)  
Back of HD Receiver  
R
R
L
ACCESS CARD  
L
DI
T  
VCR  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
HD MONITOR OUT  
CONTROL  
SATELLITE IN  
OUT TO TV  
ANTENNA B IN ANTENNA A IN  
PHONE JACK  
Front of VCR  
REMOTE SENSOR  
VCR  
H o w t o Lo c a t e t h e VCRs Re m o t e Co n t r o l Se n so r  
The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote sensor on your VCR.  
Some VCRs have a label that identifies the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If  
the IR sensor is labeled on your VCR, affix the VCR Controller directly over the sensor.  
For VCRs that do not have a label for the remote sensor, you need to use the VCRs  
remote to locate the sensor before affixing the VCR Controller.  
1. Hold the VCRs remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR.  
2. Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing the remote power  
button on and off.  
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3. When your VCR turns off or on, you have located the sensor.  
4. Use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach the VCR Controller to the spot where  
you think the sensor is located. That way you can easily move it if you have not  
placed it exactly over the sensor.  
5. Select a VCR type by following the steps described under How to Select a VCR Type.”  
H o w t o Se l e c t a VCR Ty p e  
After you affix the VCR Controller, you need to tell the HD receiver which VCR brand you  
are using.  
1. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the main menu.  
2. Highlight System Options and press OK.  
3. Highlight Set VCR Type and press OK.  
5. Use the arrows or digit buttons to input the correct three-digit code for your VCR  
brand. The VCR codes to use for this screen are listed on the following page.  
Write the three-digit  
code you use below in  
case you should need it  
again.  
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using the correct code. If the  
VCR automatically stops, then you know that the HD receiver and the VCR are  
communicating.  
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Note: Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the HD receiver.  
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Set VCR Type Codes  
Samsung ......... 007, 013, 022, 032, 042  
Sansui ..................................... 016, 071  
Sanyo ...................................... 002, 012  
Scott................ 004, 013, 041, 049, 068  
Sears ...................... 002, 005, 009, 012,  
........................ 018, 019, 035, 043, 048  
Sharp .............. 006, 024, 027, 039, 045  
Shintom .................. 017, 026, 031, 055  
Signature........................................ 015  
Sony ................................ 017, 026, 038  
Sylvania .......... 008, 015, 029, 053, 056  
Symphonic ...................................... 015  
Tandy ...................................... 002, 015  
Tashiko ........................................... 009  
Tatung ............................................ 030  
Teac................................. 015, 030, 069  
Technics .......................................... 008  
Teknika ................... 008, 009, 015, 021  
Toshiba ........... 005, 013, 019, 048, 049  
Totevision ............................... 007, 009  
TMK ................................................ 067  
Unitech ........................................... 007  
Vector Research ............. 014, 016, 044  
Victor .............................................. 016  
Video Concepts .............. 014, 016, 044  
Videosonic ...................................... 007  
Wards .... 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 012,  
................ 013, 015, 025, 027, 031, 035  
Yamaha .......... 002, 014, 016, 030, 046  
Zenith ............. 011, 017, 026, 072, 079  
JVC .......... 002, 014, 016, 030, 046, 074  
Admiral................................... 006, 079  
Aiwa ............................................... 015  
Akai ........ 003, 017, 022, 023, 063, 066  
Audio Dynamics ..................... 014, 016  
Bell & Howell ................................. 002  
Broksonic........................................ 010  
Candle ................... 007, 009, 013, 044,  
........................................ 045, 046, 052  
Canon ..................................... 008, 053  
Capehart......................................... 001  
Citizen ................... 007, 009, 013, 044,  
........................................ 045, 046, 052  
Colortyme....................................... 014  
Craig ....................................... 007, 012  
Curtis Mathes ........ 000, 007, 008, 014,  
................ 015, 044, 046, 053, 064, 067  
Daewoo .................. 013, 045, 052, 076  
dbx.......................................... 014, 016  
Dimensia......................................... 000  
Dynatech ........................................ 015  
Electrohome................................... 027  
Emerson......... 008, 009, 010, 013, 015,  
020, 023, 027, 034, 041, 042, 047, 049,  
................ 057, 062, 065, 067, 068, 070  
Fisher ..................... 002, 012, 018, 019,  
........................................ 043, 048, 058  
Funai............................................... 015  
GE ........... 000, 007, 008, 032, 037, 053  
Goldstar.................. 009, 014, 046, 060  
Harman Kardon ............................. 014  
Hitachi .................... 005, 015, 035, 036  
Instant Replay ................................ 008  
JCL................................................... 008  
JC Penney ...... 002, 005, 007, 008, 014,  
........................ 016, 030, 035, 051, 053  
Kenwood....................... 002, 014, 016,  
........................................ 030, 044, 046  
KLH ................................................. 073  
Lloyd ............................................... 015  
Logik............................................... 031  
Magnavox .............. 008, 029, 053, 056  
Marantz......... 002, 008, 014, 016, 029,  
................................ 030, 044, 046, 061  
Marta.............................................. 009  
MEI.................................................. 008  
Memorex ................ 008, 009, 012, 015  
MGA ....................................... 004, 027  
Midland .......................................... 032  
Minolta ................................... 005, 035  
Mitsubishi ....... 004, 005, 027, 035, 040  
Montgomery Ward ........................ 006  
MTC ........................................ 007, 015  
Multitech................ 007, 015, 031, 032  
NEC ................ 002, 014, 016, 030, 044,  
................................ 046, 059, 061, 064  
Panasonic ............... 008, 053, 075, 077  
Pentax............................. 005, 035, 044  
Pentex Research +............................ 46  
Philco ...................... 008, 029, 053, 056  
Philips ..................................... 008, 029  
Pioneer ........................... 005, 016, 050  
Portland.......................... 044, 045, 052  
PROSCAN........................................ 000  
Quartz ............................................ 002  
Quasar .................................... 008, 053  
Radio Shack/Realistic .... 002, 006, 008,  
......... 009, 012,015, 019, 027, 043, 053  
RCA ........ 000, 005, 007, 008, 028, 035,  
........................................ 037, 054, 069  
St e p 8 : Or d e r Pr o g r a m m in g  
When you order  
programming, you need  
to know your access card  
number. To get the  
number, press MENU on  
the remote control, then  
select Assistance from  
the main menu and then  
select System Test.  
You should decide if you would like to receive DIRECTV® programming*. To receive  
DIRECTV programming, your satellite dish antenna must be installed and pointed  
correctly. You must also contact DIRECTV.  
Programming with DIRECTV:  
Call 1-800-347-3288  
Wait for the system to  
run all of its tests. The  
access card number is  
displayed at the end of  
the system test.  
* DIRECTV® programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the  
DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy of which is provided with your first DIRECTV billing  
statement. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and is  
used with permission.  
Write the access card  
number in the space  
below for easy reference:  
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H o w t o Use Yo u r Un iv e r sa l  
Re m o t e  
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1
2
In this section, you will find out how to use your universal  
remote control. This section:  
Usin g t h e r e m o t e  
Ba sic Op e r a t io n  
defines the buttons on the remote control  
describes how you toggle between TV viewing and  
DIRECTV viewing using the HD receiver  
shows you how to change between analog, digital, and  
DIRECTV channels  
3
4
describes how to program the remote to control other  
devices, such as a VCR  
Usin g t h e  
Pr o g r a m Gu id e s  
Because this universal remote can control several different  
components (HD receiver, VCR, etc.), it uses operational  
modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if  
you want the remote to control the VCR, you would press  
the VCR button to put the remote into VCR mode so you  
could control the VCR.  
Au d io Co n t r o l s a n d  
t im e r s  
5
Usin g t h e Pr o f il e s  
6
7
8
9
Sy st e m Op t io n s a n d  
Pr e f e r e n c e s  
Ge t t in g Assist a n c e  
Re f e r e n c e  
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Re m o t e Co n t r o l Bu t t o n s  
LED  
ONOFF Turns the HD receiver on or off. If the remote is in another component  
mode, (VCR, DVD, etc.) and programmed, ONOFF will turn the component on and  
off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that are on will be  
turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, PROSCAN, and GE products).  
ONOFF  
VCR1  
TV  
VCR1 When programmed, tells the remote to control VCR1.  
TV When programmed, tells the remote to control the TV monitor.  
DVD Tells the remote to control an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN DVD player.  
VCR2 When programmed, tells the remote to control VCR2.  
DVD VCR2  
AUX HD RCVR  
MUTE  
WHO  
CH  
+
LED Light that indicates youre in programming mode when programming the  
remote control. Also displays when a valid remote control button is pressed.  
CH  
OK  
FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
AUX When programmed, tells the remote to control the component (such as a  
laserdisc player) that you have specified. Acts as a wildcarddevice button; it can be  
programmed to control another VCR, TV, or cable box. Or, it can be programmed to  
control an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN audio component.  
HD RCVR Turns on the HD receiver and tells the remote to control the HD receiver.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
MUTE When programmed, reduces the TVs volume to its minimum level. Press  
again to restore volume.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
WHO Toggles through the HD receivers user profiles. Press again to see the next  
available profile.  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
CHAN + / - Scroll up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change  
the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. If you are  
viewing TV programs and press CH +/-, you scroll through TV channels. If you  
subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and are viewing DIRECTV programs, you scroll  
through DIRECTV channels.  
REVERSE  
RECORD  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
VOL < / > When programmed, adjusts the TVs audio volume.  
FETCH Brings up the Fetch menu, which is a list of commonly accessed menu items.  
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GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two channels selected during  
either DIRECTV or TV viewing. For example, if you have been viewing both DIRECTV and  
TV channels, pressing GO BACK while watching a DIRECTV channel moves you back to the  
last DIRECTV channel you viewed. Pressing it while watching a TV channel moves you to  
the last TV channel you viewed. In the menu system, pressing GO BACK returns you to the  
previous menu screen.  
Dont w orry about  
getting stuck inside a  
menu. Pressing the  
CLEAR button on the  
remote control takes you  
out of the menu system  
and back to the program  
you w ere w atching.  
GUIDE While viewing TV broadcasts, brings up the TV program guide. While viewing  
DIRECTV broadcasts, brings up the DIRECTV® programming guide. Subsequent presses of  
the GUIDE button toggle through the different types of guides.  
INFO Brings up channel and viewing information via the channel banner. Quickly press  
again to bring up an extended channel banner and a third time to remove the banner.  
Press when in the program guides to get more information on the highlighted program  
or channel.  
ARROWS Use to highlight different items in the menu system and adjust the menu  
controls.  
OK When in the menu system and other on-screen displays, selects highlighted items.  
MENU Brings up the main menu and selects highlighted items. When using an RCA, GE  
or PROSCAN VCR and in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.  
CLEAR Removes on screen displays and returns to normal viewing.  
DIGIT BUTTONS (0 - 9) Enter channel numbers directly though the remote control. For  
more information on entering digits to change channels, see the section Basic  
Operation.When in the menus, the digit buttons can be used to directly select items  
without using the arrows. 0 can be used to return to the previous menu screen.  
INPUT Toggles between the HD receivers TV and DIRECTV program viewing.  
ANTENNA Switches the source of the TV input signal between the HD receivers  
ANTENNA A and B. When programmed and in VCR mode, the ANTENNA button functions  
as a TV/VCR button.  
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport  
control for some remote-controllable VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and  
CD players.  
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Pr o g r a m m in g t h e Re m o t e Co n t r o l  
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote  
controllable components, such as VCRs. The remote is already programmed to  
control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and laserdisc players.  
Te st in g t h e Re m o t e Co n t r o l  
To determine whether the universal remote control requires programming, turn on a  
component, such as a VCR, point the remote control at the VCR, and press the VCR1  
button. Then press ONOFF or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the  
VCR responds to the remote control commands. If not, it requires programming.  
LED  
ON OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
Pr o g r a m m in g t h e Re m o t e Co n t r o l  
HD RCVR  
DVD VCR2 AUX  
Using Automatic Code Search  
The following instructions can be used to program the remote control. If you want to  
exit the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press  
and hold CLEAR until the LED light on the remote control turns off.  
1. Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, etc.).  
2. Press and hold the button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, TV, etc.). Note that  
the AUX button can only be programmed using direct entry (see the next section  
for details on direct entry). While holding the component button, press and hold  
ONOFF until the LED light on the remote control turns on, then release both  
buttons.  
3. Point the remote at the component and press and release PLAY. Then wait five  
seconds or until the LED light stops flashing.  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program. If,  
after five seconds, the component you want to control does not turn off, press  
PLAY again to tell the remote control to search the next set of codes.  
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched  
through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the component does  
not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote cannot control that  
particular component.  
Youll use these buttons when  
you program the remote to  
control any component.  
The remote may not operate all  
models of all brands.  
If the component you want to control does turn off:  
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the  
component turns back on.  
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED light on the remote control turns  
off.  
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Using Direct Entry  
This remote control may  
not operate all models  
of the brands that are  
show n. Use the codes  
show n on this page and  
the next, or on the sheet  
packed w ith your  
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.  
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in this  
section Remote Control Codes.”  
3. Press and hold the remote control button you want to program.  
4. Enter the code from the code list.  
remote control.  
5. Release the button, and then press ONOFF to see if the component responds to the  
remote control commands. If it doesnt, try pressing the component button and then  
ONOFF again.  
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand  
until the component responds to the remote control commands.  
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Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your  
components, such as a VCR, TV, or laserdisc player.  
To operate the component:  
1. Press the component button (VCR1, VCR2, TV, or AUX) to set the remote to control the  
component.  
2. Press ONOFF to turn the component on or off.  
3. Use the remote control buttons that apply to that component.  
Re m o t e Co n t r o l Co d e s  
VCR  
Teleview .................................................................................... 5014  
Tocom ................................................................. 5004, 5023, 5041  
Cable Boxes  
Toshiba ...................................................................................... 5026  
Tusa ............................................................................................ 5018  
TV86 .......................................................................................... 5027  
Unika ................................................................... 5008, 5009, 5011  
United Artists .......................................................................... 5002  
United Cable ........................................................................... 5053  
Universal .................................................. 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011  
Videoway .................................................................................. 5044  
Viewstar ................................................... 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040  
Zenith .................................................................. 5026, 5050, 5051  
Admiral ..................................................................................... 2131  
Adventura ................................................................................. 2026  
Aiko ........................................................................................... 2027  
Aiwa................................................................................ 2002, 2026  
Akai ................ 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111,2112, 2113  
American High ........................................................................ 2021  
Asha ........................................................................................... 2013  
Audio Dynamics .......................................................... 2009, 2010  
Audiovox .................................................................................. 2014  
Bell & Howell........................................................................... 2011  
Beaumark ................................................................................. 2013  
Broksonic ...................................................................... 2012, 2025  
Calix .......................................................................................... 2014  
Candle ...................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019  
Canon .................................................................. 2021, 2022, 2114  
Capehart ........................................................................ 2020, 2110  
Carver ....................................................................................... 2062  
CCE ................................................................................ 2027, 2061  
Citizen ........... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019,2027  
Colortyme ............................................................................... 2009  
Colt ............................................................................................ 2061  
Craig ......................................................... 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061  
Curtis-Mathes ........................................ 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,  
.............................................. 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115  
Cybernex.................................................................................. 2013  
Daewoo ........ 2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2110  
Daytron ..................................................................................... 2110  
Dbx ................................................................................. 2009, 2010  
Dimensia ................................................................................... 2000  
Dynatech ....................................................................... 2002, 2026  
Electrohome ................................................................. 2014, 2029  
Electrophonic .......................................................................... 2014  
Emerson ............................................................. 2002, 2012,2014,  
... 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032, 2033, 2034,  
2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041,  
ABC .............. 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053  
Antronix ............................................................. 5008, 5009  
Archer ........................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011  
Cabletenna .................................................................... 5008  
Cableview ...................................................................... 5008  
Century ......................................................................... 5011  
Citizen ............................................................................ 5011  
Colour Voice ...................................................... 5012, 5013  
Comtronics ........................................................ 5014, 5015  
Contec ........................................................................... 5016  
Jasco ............................................................................... 5011  
Jerrold 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053  
Magnavox ....................................................................... 5025  
Memorex ....................................................................... 5026  
Movie Time ............................................. 5002, 5027, 5028  
NSC .......................................................... 5002, 5027, 5028  
Oak ............................................................ 5002,5016, 5029  
Panasonic ............................................................ 5048, 5052  
Paragon .......................................................................... 5026  
Philips 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 5031, 5032  
Pioneer ................................................................ 5033, 5034  
Pulsar .............................................................................. 5026  
RCA .......................................................... 5047, 5049, 5052  
Realistic ............................................................... 5009, 5049  
Regal .................................................................... 5022, 5035  
Regency ......................................................................... 5017  
Rembrandt .................................................................... 5003  
Runco ............................................................................. 5026  
Samsung .............................................................. 5014, 5034  
Scientific Atlanta.......................... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038  
Signal .................................................................... 5014, 5018  
Signature ........................................................................ 5003  
SL Marx .......................................................................... 5014  
Sprucer .......................................................................... 5052  
Starcom .................................................... 5007, 5018, 5053  
Stargate ............................................................... 5014, 5018  
Starquest ........................................................................ 5018  
Tandy .............................................................................. 5040  
Satellite Receivers  
Chapparal ...................................................................... 5056, 5057  
Drake ............................................................................. 5058, 5059  
GE ................................................................................... 5000, 5001  
General Instruments ........................................ 5060, 5061, 5062  
Panasonic .................................................................................. 5075  
Primestar .................................................................................. 5076  
PROSCAN .................................................................... 5000, 5001  
RCA ................................................................................ 5000, 5001  
Realistic ..................................................................................... 5063  
Sony ........................................................................................... 5072  
STS1 ........................................................................................... 5064  
STS2 ........................................................................................... 5065  
STS3 ........................................................................................... 5066  
STS4 ........................................................................................... 5067  
Toshiba ...................................................................................... 5068  
Toshiba ...................................................................................... 5073  
Uniden ....................................................................................... 5069  
Audio  
(For RCA and Dimensia brands only)  
AM/FM ...................................................................................... 4003  
Aux ............................................................................................ 4004  
Phono ........................................................................................4005  
CD ............................................................................................. 4007  
Tape ........................................................................................ 4006  
2042, 2044, 2045, 2047, 2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130  
Fisher ............. 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052,2118  
Fuji .................................................................................. 2021, 2119  
Funai ............................................................................... 2002, 2026  
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Marants ............................................................................ 1062  
Marantz ............................................ 1004, 1006, 1062, 1078  
Megatron .............................................................. 1006, 1059  
MEI .................................................................................... 1176  
Memorex .............................. 1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162  
MGA 1004,1005,1006,1019,1022,1051,1079,1080,1082  
Midland ................................. 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181  
Minutz .............................................................................. 1052  
Mitsubishi ...... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079,  
.............................................. 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1125  
Montgomery Ward ........................................................ 1083  
Motorola ............................................................... 1003, 1173  
MTC ........................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178  
Multitech .............................................................. 1038, 1178  
Multivision ....................................................................... 1084  
NAD ................................................. 1006, 1071, 1072, 1185  
NEC ....................................... 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089  
Nikko ..................................................................... 1006, 1016  
NTC ................................................................................. 1016  
Onwa ................................................................................ 1038  
Optimus ........................................................................... 1185  
Optonica............................................................... 1095, 1173  
Orion .................................................................... 1035, 1191  
Panasonic ......................................... 1003, 1054, 1062, 1170  
Philco ... 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062,  
......................... 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1077, 1183, 1184  
Philips .. 1003, 1004, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,  
......................... 1074, 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089  
Pilot ....................................................................... 1004, 1171  
Pioneer ............ 1004, 1006, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185  
Portland ................................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171  
Price Club ....................................................................... 1105  
Prism ................................................................................ 1054  
PROSCAN ........................................................... 1000, 1181  
Proton ................................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175  
Pulsar ................................................................................ 1151  
Pulser ............................................................................... 1004  
Quasar ............................................. 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094  
Radio Shack/Realistic ............................... 1000, 1004, 1006  
.......................... 1012, 1038, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172  
RCA ..... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1019, 1096,  
.............. 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1129, 1179  
..................................... 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190, 1198, 1199  
Rhapsody ......................................................................... 1176  
Runco ............................................................................... 1151  
Sampo ................................... 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175  
Samsung ................................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1015  
..................................... 1019, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1171, 1172  
Samsux ............................................................................. 1171  
Sansui ............................................................................... 1191  
Sanyo ................................................ 1004, 1048, 1049, 1050  
..................................... 1080, 1107, 1108, 1162, 1180, 1189  
Scotch .............................................................................. 1006  
Scott ............................................................ 1004, 1006, 1012  
........................................................... 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046  
Sears .... 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013, 1019, 1046, 1048, 1049,  
.. 1050, 1051, 1066, 1071, 1072, 1109, 1110, 1162, 1180,  
............................................................................... 1181, 1189  
Sharp ..................................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1029, 1095  
..................................... 1111, 1112, 1113, 1122, 1171, 1173  
Shogun ............................................................................. 1004  
Signature ..................................................... 1001, 1083, 1115  
Simpson ........................................................................... 1008  
Sonic ................................................................................. 1176  
Sony .................................................................................. 1002  
Soundesign ........................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046  
Squareview ...................................................................... 1189  
SSS .......................................................................... 1004, 1038  
Starlite .............................................................................. 1038  
Supre-macy ..................................................................... 1174  
Supreme ........................................................................... 1002  
Sylvania........................................................ 1004, 1006, 1008  
..................................... 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075  
.......................... 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161, 1183, 1184  
Symphonic .................................................. 1033, 1038, 1189  
Tandy ................................................................................ 1173  
Tatung .................................................................... 1003, 1178  
Technics ........................................................................... 1054  
Techwood ................................................... 1004, 1006, 1054  
Teknika ........................................................ 1004, 1005, 1006  
..................................... 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016, 1038, 1046  
..................................... 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170, 1171  
Telecaption ...................................................................... 1117  
TMK....................................................................... 1004, 1006  
Toshiba ............... 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116  
Garrard .................................................................................... 2026  
GE ................. 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120  
Goldstar ........................................ 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121  
Gradiente ................................................................................. 2026  
Harley Davidson ..................................................................... 2026  
Harman Kardon ...................................................................... 2009  
Harwood ................................................................................. 2061  
Headquarter ............................................................................ 2011  
Hitachi .......... 2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 2111, 2120, 2122  
HI-Q .......................................................................................... 2023  
Instant Replay ..........................................................................2021  
JCL .............................................................................................2021  
JC Penney ......................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,  
...................... 2022, 2055, 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118  
Jensen .................................................................. 2055, 2056, 2111  
JVC ........................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111, 2123  
Kenwood ...... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058, 2111,2123  
KLH ........................................................................................... 2061  
Kodak ............................................................................. 2014, 2021  
Lloyd ............................................................................... 2002, 2026  
Logik .......................................................................................... 2061  
LXI .............................................................................................2014  
Magnavox ................ 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104, 2108, 2124  
Magnin ....................................................................................... 2013  
Marantz .............................................................. 2009, 2010, 2011,  
.............................................. 2016, 2018, 2021, 2058, 2062,2064  
Marta .........................................................................................2014  
Masushita ................................................................................. 2021  
MEI .............................................................................................2021  
Memorex ...................................................................... 2002, 2011,  
................................. 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131  
MGA .................................................................... 2029, 2065, 2113  
MGN Technology .................................................................... 2013  
Midland .................................................................................... 2053  
Minolta ................................................................ 2055, 2056, 2107  
Mitsubishi .............. 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,  
...................... 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123  
Montgomery Ward ...................................................... 2075, 2131  
Motorola ....................................................................... 2021,2131  
MTC .................................................................... 2002, 2013, 2026  
Multitech ........................... 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061  
NEC .............................................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,  
................................. 2058, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123  
Nikko .........................................................................................2014  
Noblex ...................................................................................... 2013  
Olympus ...................................................................................2021  
Optimus ......................................................................... 2014, 2131  
Optonica...................................................................................2096  
Orion ....................................................................................... 2035  
Panasonic ........................... 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127  
Pentax ........................................... 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120  
Pentex Research ..................................................................... 2018  
Philco ........................................................ 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063  
Philips ....................................................... 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124  
Pilot ........................................................................................... 2014  
Pioneer .......................................... 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123  
Portland ................................................... 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110  
PRO SCAN ............................................................ 2000, 2001  
Protec ....................................................................................... 2061  
Pulsar .........................................................................................2104  
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, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125  
Radioshack/Realistic .............................. 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014  
........... 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131  
Radix.......................................................................................... 2014  
Randex ...................................................................................... 2014  
Ricoh .........................................................................................2128  
Runco ....................................................................................... 2104  
Samsung ............................. 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112  
Sanky .............................................................................. 2131, 2104  
Sansui ....................................................... 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123  
Sanyo ................................................................... 2011, 2013, 2023  
Scott .. 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065, 2093, 2116  
Sears ............................................. 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048,  
.................................. 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118  
Sharp ....................... 2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131  
Shintom .................................................... 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098  
Shogun ...................................................................................... 2013  
Signature ...................................................................... 2002, 2131  
Singer ................................................................... 2021, 2061, 2128  
Sony .................................... 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128  
STS .................................................................................. 2021, 2107  
Sylvania......... 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124  
Symphonic ..................................................................... 2002, 2026  
Tandy .............................................................................. 2002, 2011  
Tashiko ...................................................................................... 2014  
Tatung ............................................................................. 2058, 2111  
TEAC ............................................. 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111  
Technics ......................................................................... 2021, 2109  
Teknika ............................... 2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129  
TMK..................................................................... 2013, 2024, 2047  
ToteVision ............................................................... 2013, 2014  
Unitech ............................................................................... 2013  
Vector Research ............................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016  
Victor .................................................................................. 2010  
Video Concepts ..................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113  
Videosonic ......................................................................... 2013  
Wards .............. , 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023, 2026,  
...... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107,  
2116, 2131  
XR-1000 ........................................................ 2021, 2026, 2061  
Yamaha .......................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111  
Zenith ....................................... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128  
TV  
Abex .................................................................................... 1172  
Admiral .................................................................... 1001, 1173  
Adventura........................................................................... 1174  
Aiko ..................................................................................... 1016  
Akai ...................................................................................... 1002  
Alleron ................................................................................ 1046  
Amtron ............................................................................... 1038  
Anam National ....................................................... 1003, 1038  
AOC .............................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176  
Audiovox ............................................................................ 1038  
Belcor .................................................................................. 1004  
Bell & Howell................................................ 1001, 1083, 1162  
Bradford .............................................................................. 1038  
Brokwood .......................................................................... 1004  
Candle ................................................. 1004, 1006, 1008, 1174  
Capehart ............................................................................. 1175  
Celebrity ............................................................................. 1002  
Centurion ........................................................................... 1009  
Citizen .......................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1016, 1038, 1105,  
......................................................................... 1171,1174,1177  
Clairtone ............................................................................ 1176  
Colortyme .............................................................. 1004, 1006  
Concerto ................................................................. 1004, 1006  
Contec/Cony .......................... 1012, 1013, 1014, 1038, 1176  
Craig .................................................................................... 1038  
Crown ...................................................................... 1038, 1171  
Curtis Mathes ... 1000, 1004, 1006, 1015, 1105, 1162, 1171  
CXC .................................................................................... 1038  
Daewoo .. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1127, 1171  
Daytron ......................................................... 1004, 1006, 1171  
Dimensia ............................................................................. 1000  
Dumont ................................................................... 1004, 1151  
Dynatech ............................................................................ 1178  
Electroband ............................................................. 1002, 1176  
Electrohome ........................... 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1022  
Emerson 1004, 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026,  
..... 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035,  
...... 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1046,  
...... 1047, 1123, 1124, 1162, 1171, 1176, 1177, 1179, 1191  
Envision .................................................................... 1004, 1006  
Fisher ............................. 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180  
Fujitso .................................................................................. 1046  
Funai ......................................................................... 1038, 1046  
Futuretec ............................................................................ 1038  
GE ...................... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1022, 1052, 1054,  
.................. 1055, 1087, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1181  
Gibralter .................................................................. 1004, 1151  
Goldstar ................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1019  
............................. 1056, 1057, 1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172  
Grundy ........................................................... 1038, 1046, 1171  
Hallmark .................................................................. 1004, 1006  
Harvard ............................................................................... 1038  
Hitachi .... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1013, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1135,  
..... 1136, 1137, 1138, 1139, 1140, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144,  
................................................. 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150, 1179  
IMA ...................................................................................... 1038  
Infinity ................................................................................. 1062  
Janeil .................................................................................... 1174  
JBL ........................................................................................ 1062  
JCB ....................................................................................... 1002  
JC Penny 1000, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1022, 1052, 1054,  
..... 1058, 1063, 1064, 1072, 1087, 1105, 1128, 1171, 1172,  
............................................................................................. 1181  
Jensen ....................................................................... 1004, 1006  
JVC .......... 1012, 1013, 1054, 1060, 1065, 1066, 1067, 1089,  
.............................................................. 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182  
Kawasho ........................................................ 1002, 1004, 1006  
Kaypani ................................................................................ 1175  
Kenwood ...................................................... 1004, 1006, 1019  
Kloss Novabeam ............................... 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183  
KTV .......................................... 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177  
Loewe .................................................................................. 1062  
Logik .................................................................................... 1083  
Luxman .................................................................... 1004, 1006  
LXI 1000, 1006, 1049, 1062, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1162, 1181  
Magnavox .......... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,  
Toshiba ............................................. 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089  
..................................... 1105, 1109, 1117, 1118, 1160, 1162  
Totevision ........................................................................ 1171  
Universal ............................................................... 1052, 1087  
Victor .................................................................... 1066, 1182  
Vidtech ........................................................ 1004, 1005, 1006  
Viking ................................................................................ 1174  
Wards ............................................... 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005  
..................................... 1006, 1019, 1024, 1033, 1046, 1052  
.......................... 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1083  
..................................... 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120, 1184  
Yamaha ............................................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019  
Zenith ......................... 1004, 1083, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154  
...... 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1089, 1131, 1130, 1132,  
.............................................................. 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184  
Majestic ............................................................................... 1083  
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This section tells you about the interactive channel banner,  
which appears when you change channels or press INFO on  
the remote.  
Usin g t h e r e m o t e  
Ba sic Op e r a t io n  
It also describes how to change channels.  
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This section gives you a broad, clear view of how to operate  
the basics of your HD receiver.  
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Ab o u t Th e Ch a n n e l Ba n n e r  
The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on the  
remote control. When the banner is displayed, pressing INFO gives extended information.  
You can also use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an item in the channel banner.  
Press INFO on the remote  
control tw ice to view an  
expanded channel  
banner that show s a  
program description  
(w hen available).  
Channel banner icons represent frequently-used features. Some icons change appearance  
to show the items status or availability. Below is a description of the icons youll find on  
the channel banner.  
Channel logo  
(when available)  
Incoming signal aspect ratio and  
screen format applied to it  
Program title, start and end time, rating, current  
audio language, and audio mode availability  
Current antenna (TV viewing)  
Current date and time  
Current selected profile  
Channel number  
Searches all DIRECTV® programming  
guides for specific information  
Sorts the current DIRECTV programming guide  
for specific information  
Takes you to the main menu  
Toggles between TV and DIRECTV program viewing  
Locks the system or unlocks the video  
Displays mail from program providers  
Cycles through the audio language choices  
Ma in m e n u ico n When selected, takes you to the main menu.  
TV/DIRECTV lo g o When selected, toggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing. The  
highlighted icon indicates the current viewing state.  
Gre e n u n lo ck ico n Indicates that the system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other  
limits can be accessed and changed. When selected, locks the system.  
Ye llo w u n lo ck ico n Indicates that a password has been entered to override profile  
limits. No limits can be accessed or changed. When selected, locks the system.  
Re d lo ck ico n Indicates that no limits can be accessed or changed. A password is required  
to override limits or access the system.  
Please note that w hen  
youre view ing TV  
broadcasts, the channel  
banner w ill not look the  
same as w hen youre  
view ing DIRECTV  
Au d io la n g u a g e ico n If the icon is highlighted while watching a digital (ATSC) or  
DIRECTV channel, two or more audio languages are available. Selecting the icon repeatedly  
scrolls through and plays the options.  
broadcasts.  
If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog (NTSC) TV channel, a Second Audio  
Program (SAP) is available. Selecting the icon will play the SAP for the current channel until  
the channel is changed.  
Hig h lig h t e d m a il ico n Indicates that you have a message in your mailbox from your  
DIRECTV® programming provider. Select this icon to access the mailbox and read your mail.  
Alp h a So rt (A-Z) ico n When selected, allows you to sort currently-listed program titles  
alphabetically.  
Hig h lig h t e d Sco u t (b in o cu la rs) ico n When highlighted, indicates a Scout has found a  
program. If selected when highlighted, you view the Scouts results. If you select the icon  
when it is not highlighted, you can set up a Scout to find a program for you.  
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Ch a n g in g Be t w e e n DIRECTV a n d TV  
Vie w in g  
When you change channels, you tune to programming that can come from either  
TV inputs (Antenna A or B) or from the satellite input (if you subscribe to DIRECTV®  
programming). You can select one of these sources by pressing INPUT on the remote  
control to choose whether you want to view TV or DIRECTV programming. Then  
you can enter the channel numbers.  
When viewing DIRECTV® p ro g ra m m in g :  
You tune to channels that come from DIRECTV (if you subscribe to DIRECTV®  
programming). Press INPUT until the DIRECTV icon is highlighted in the channel banner.  
Enter channel numbers that are three or four digits long. If the channel is three digits,  
you will need to press OK to tune.  
When viewing TV p ro g ra m m in g :  
You tune to channels that carry the terrestrial off-air or cable TV signal. Press INPUT until  
the TV icon is highlighted in the channel banner. Then:  
To tune to an analog channel, enter channel numbers that are up to three digits long.  
Press OK to tune. Since analog channels dont have subchannels, you dont need to  
enter a subchannel number.  
To tune to a digital channel, enter channel numbers that are one, two, or three digits  
long. If necessary, press the right arrow and enter a subchannel number. These  
numbers appear in the box to the right of the primary channel number. Press OK to  
tune.  
GUIDE  
INFO  
OK  
Right arrow button  
Primary  
Channel  
Subchannel  
(if necessary)  
MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
INPUT button  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
FORWARD  
The TV icon is highlighted when  
viewing TV programming; the  
DIRECTV icon is highlighted when  
viewing DIRECTV programming.  
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Ch a n g in g Ch a n n e l s  
To change channels by entering numbers with the remote control, you need  
to tell the HD receiver what you want to view: DIRECTV® programming (if you  
subscribe to DIRECTV) or TV programs.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
button  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
FORWARD  
When you w ant to w atch a DIRECTV channel:  
1. Press INPUT on the remote control until the DIRECTV icon is highlighted  
in the channel banner.  
2. Enter the channel number and press OK. The channel numbers are three  
or four digits long. Note that it may not be necessary to press OK after  
you enter a four-digit channel number.  
If you do not enter at least three digits, ???will appear in the channel  
entry box, and the system will wait for a valid entry.  
Highlighted to indicate you  
are viewing DIRECTV®  
programming  
Channel  
entry box  
When you w ant to w atch a digital or analog TV channel:  
If you want to watch an analog channel:  
1. Press INPUT on the remote control until the TV icon is highlighted in the  
channel banner.  
2. Enter the channel number. This number will appear in the primary  
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7
2
5
8
0
3
6
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channel entry box. (Analog channels dont have subchannels.)  
3. Press OK on the remote control to tune to the channel.  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
button  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
FORWARD  
If you want to watch a digital channel:  
1. Press INPUT on the remote control until the TV icon is highlighted in the  
channel banner.  
2. Enter the primary channel number. This number will appear in the  
primary channel entry box. If there is no subchannel, press OK.  
3. If the primary channel number has fewer than three digits and you want  
to enter subchannel numbers, press the right arrow to advance to the  
subchannel entry box.  
Highlighted to indicate  
you are viewing TV  
programming  
Subchannel  
entry box  
Primary  
channel  
4. Enter the number of the subchannel. This number will appear in the  
subchannel entry box.  
entry box  
5. Press OK on the remote control to tune to the programming.  
Note that you can  
alw ays use the channel  
up and dow n buttons  
on the remote control to  
change channels w ithin  
DIRECTV and TV channel  
view ing.  
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Wh a t is a Pr o g r a m Gu id e ?  
Se t u p a n d c o n n e c t io n s  
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A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. It is  
a list of the current and future programs. There are separate  
guides for TV programs and DIRECTV programs (available if  
you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming).  
Usin g t h e r e m o t e  
Ba sic Op e r a t io n  
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3
4
Both of these guides can be viewed in different formats.  
Using the program guides is easy as long as you remember  
to highlight items on the screen by pressing the arrow  
buttons on the remote control. Then, press OK to tune to  
that channel.  
Usin g t h e  
Pr o g r a m Gu id e s  
Au d io Co n t r o l s a n d  
t im e r s  
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6
7
8
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Usin g t h e Pr o f il e s  
Sy st e m Op t io n s a n d  
Pr e f e r e n c e s  
Ge t t in g Assist a n c e  
Re f e r e n c e  
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Br in g in g Up t h e Pr o g r a m Gu id e s  
If you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you have access to two  
program guides: a DIRECTV guide and a TV program guide (for  
terrestrial programming). If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV  
programming, you will have one guide: the TV program guide.  
You can access the program guides by:  
Pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control, or  
Pressing MENU on the remote control and selecting Program Guide.  
ONOFF  
VCR1  
TV  
DVD VCR2  
AUX HD RCVR  
MUTE  
WHO  
CH +  
CH  
FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
GUIDE  
button  
OK  
Note that when you access a program guide, you view the guide  
corresponding to the type of programming you are watching. For  
example, if you are viewing DIRECTV® programming and press the  
GUIDE button, you will view the DIRECTV® programming guide.  
Similarly, if you are in TV mode and press the GUIDE button, you will  
view the TV program guide.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
3
5
8
6
9
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
0
INPUT  
button  
If you are viewing the TV program guide and would like to view the  
DIRECTV® programming guide, press INPUT on the remote control to  
view the DIRECTV programming guide.  
REVERSE  
RECORD  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
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An a t o m y o f t h e TV Pr o g r a m Gu id e  
To access the TV program guide:  
1. Press the INPUT button on the remote control until the TV icon is highlighted in  
the channel banner.  
2. Press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of  
information you will see in the TV program guide. Note that the availability of TV  
program titles and information is dependent upon information provided by local  
broadcasters.  
Indicates current selected profile  
Indicates current time and day  
Displays program titles and  
information, when available  
Primary channel number  
Subchannel number  
Abbreviated channel  
name, when available  
Returns you to previous screen  
Help gives you more information  
about the program guide  
Takes you to the main menu  
Scrolls down through the guide  
Provides access to other program  
guide formats  
When you are view ing  
the TV program guide,  
you can press INPUT and  
view the DIRECTV®  
programming guide if  
you subscribe to DIRECTV  
programming.  
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An a t o m y o f t h e DIRECTV Pr o g r a m Gu id e  
To access the DIRECTV® programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV service.  
Press the INPUT button until the DIRECTV icon in the channel banner is highlighted,  
then press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind  
of information you will see in the DIRECTV® programming guide.  
Indicates the currently selected profile  
Displays program titles and information  
Indicates current time and day  
Takes you to the main menu  
Returns you to previous screen  
Help gives you more information  
about the program guide  
Provides access to other  
program guide formats  
Searches program titles for specific information  
Sorts the guide by themes  
Sorts the guide by movies or sports  
Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title  
Scrolls down through the guide  
Shows all available programs  
When you are view ing the  
DIRECTV programming  
guide, you can press  
INPUT and view the TV  
program guide.  
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Ge t t in g Ar o u n d in t h e Gu id e s  
To view a listing of  
future programming in  
the guide, continuously  
press the right arrow  
button on the remote  
control to scroll to the  
right.  
There are several ways to change channels and move around the TV and DIRECTV®  
programming guides.  
Po in t t o ch a n n e ls w it h t h e n u m b e r b u t t o n s (0-9)  
You can quickly highlight any channel in the program guides by entering the  
channel number with the number buttons (0-9). For example, to highlight channel  
228, press the numbers 2-2-8 and press OK on the remote control. To highlight  
channel 73, press 7-3 and OK.  
Scro ll ch a n n e l b y ch a n n e l  
The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one sectionor pageof the  
total program guide. You can scroll to other sections using the arrows: highlight  
other times with the left and right arrows; highlight other channels with the up and  
down arrows.  
Scro ll p a g e b y p a g e  
If you want to scroll up or down through the program guides faster, press the  
channel up and down buttons on the remote control. The highlight scrolls a page at  
a time.  
Tu n in g t o a Pr o g r a m  
To tune directly to a current program listed in a guide, highlight the program name  
and press OK.  
To see information about a program or channel in the guide, highlight the program  
or channel name and press INFO.  
After you highlight a program name and press INFO, the Program Details  
screen appears and gives you several options.  
Then, if the program is not a Pay Per View (PPV) program, you can select:  
View Channel to tune to that channel  
Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel  
Record Program to set up a timer to record that program  
Other Times to see what other times the program is available  
The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select. If  
the program is PPV, you will have the options to buy or buy and record the program.  
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Usin g t h e GUIDE Bu t t o n  
Each press of the GUIDE button on the remote control takes you to an alternate type of TV  
or DIRECTV® programming guide: Detail Guide, SurfGuide(DIRECTV only), or Grid Guide.  
By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote control. You can  
change the default guide from the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or SurfGuide:  
1. Select Preferences from the main menu.  
2. Select Default Guide.  
The TV Detail Guide  
3. Use the arrows and OK to choose which guide you want to appear first when you press  
GUIDE. If SurfGuide is chosen as the default, the Grid Guide will appear when you  
access the TV program guide, since the SurfGuide isnt available as a TV program  
guide.  
The Detail Guide  
The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format, with program  
information for the highlighted program (if available) at the top of the guide.  
The DIRECTV SurfGuide  
The SurfGuide(DIRECTV only)  
The SurfGuide displays seven DIRECTV channels in a half-hour time-and-channel format, if  
you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. The full name of the program and its rating are  
listed at the bottom of the screen. Press the right arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to  
show the next two hours.  
The TV Grid 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.  
You can highlight any  
program then tune to  
that channel or get more  
information by pressing  
the OK or INFO buttons.  
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Th e O t h e r Gu id e s Ic o n  
Besides the Detail Guide, Grid Guide, and SurfGuide, there are more guide formats. The  
Other Guides icon at the bottom of the program guides lets you sort the guides by  
different variables, such as by channels, data, channel lists, and channel groups.  
Other Guides icon  
Su rfGu id e (available with DIRECTV only) Displays seven DIRECTVchannels in a half-  
hour time-and-channel format, if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. The full  
name of the program and its rating are listed at the bottom of the screen. Press the  
right arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to show two hours of programming.  
Ch a n n e l Gu id e Displays a channels DIRECTV® or TV programming schedule in a  
channel-by-channel format. You may also directly enter channel numbers and press  
OK to go to another channels listing.  
Channel Guide lets you see what programs are on a specific channel.  
Gu id e Da t a Shows you the future guides that are available and lets you select one  
to view in either the DIRECTV® or TV programming guide.  
Guide Data shows you future guides.  
Ch a n n e l List s Displays a list of profiles. You can choose a profile from this list and  
the guide will display only the DIRECTV or TV channels which have been included in  
that profiles channel list. Another way of accessing a profiles channel list is by  
pressing WHO on the remote and scrolling through profiles. For more information  
about including channels in a profile list, see the section Using Profilesin this book.  
Ch a n n e l Gro u p s Lets you sort only the DIRECTV® programming guide to include  
only channels that fall into the selected category. For example, you could sort the  
DIRECTV guide by Pay Per View movies that are available at a future time.  
At t ra ct io n sDisplays a list of DIRECTV channels that show coming attractions and  
special events information.  
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The Attractions Guide shows coming DIRECTV events and programs.  
Ex it in g A Pr o g r a m Gu id e  
There are three ways to exit a guide:  
Highlight a channel and press OK.  
Highlight Exit and press OK.  
Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote control.  
So r t in g t h e DIRECTV® Pr o g r a m m in g Gu id e  
Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the DIRECTV® programming guide to show  
only the types of programs that interest you. There are several on-screen buttons that  
sort the DIRECTV guide in different ways.  
The Sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail  
Guide.  
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So r t in g t h e DIRECTV® Pr o g r a m m in g Gu id e b y To p ic s  
The topics icon at the bottom of the DIRECTV® programming guide sorts the guide  
according to the current users preferences. Select the topics icon to sort the guide.  
After you select the topics icon, it changes to the topics themes icon. Select the topics  
themes icon to edit the current users themes preferences. These preferences are saved in  
each users profile.  
Topics icon  
Topics themes icon  
Checkmark the themes that interest you.  
Checkmark the themes you would like to appear when you select the topics icon in the  
guides. Programming that fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the  
DIRECTV® programming guide when you sort by the topics icon.  
So r t in g t h e DIRECTV® Pr o g r a m m in g Gu id e b y  
M o v ie s  
Select the movies icon at the bottom of the DIRECTV® programming guide to tell the  
guide to list only DIRECTV movies. After you select the movies icon, it changes to a  
movies themes icon.  
Movies icon  
Select the movies themes icon to sort the guide to list movies by type, such as comedies  
or musicals.  
Movies themes icon  
Select a movie theme that interests you.  
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So r t in g t h e DIRECTV® Pr o g r a m m in g Gu id e b y  
Sp o r t s  
Select the sports icon to tell the DIRECTV® programming guide to list only DIRECTV  
sporting events. After you select the sports icon, it changes to the sports themes icon.  
Select the sports themes icon to sort the guide to list sports by type, such as  
basketball or soccer.  
Sports icon  
Sports themes icon  
Select a sports theme that interests you.  
List in g Al l DIRECTV® Pr o g r a m m in g  
The all icon resets the DIRECTV® programming guide to show all available topics,  
channels and listings for the current profile.  
All icon  
So r t in g t h e DIRECTV® Pr o g r a m m in g Gu id e  
Al p h a b e t ic a l l y  
AlphaSortlists all the program titles in the DIRECTV® programming guide in  
alphabetical order. You can also find this icon in the channel banner. Select the  
AlphaSort icon to search for specific program titles that are in the guide. After listing  
programs whose first letter or number match your entry, it lists programs in the  
current DIRECTV programming guide that have your entry anywhere in the title.  
AlphaSort icon  
In the AlphaSort menu, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight a  
character, then press OK.  
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For example, to search for the program Auto Racing, the first letter you should highlight  
and select is A.(Words like The, A, and Anappear at the end of a title.) All titles  
that begin with Aappear in the AlphaSort list. Next, enter the letter U. All titles  
beginning with AUappear in the list. Programs that contain AUanywhere in their  
titles will appear at the end of the list.  
Fin d in g DIRECTV Pr o g r a m s Usin g Sc o u t ™  
The Scout icon at the bottom of the DIRECTV® programming guide lets you assign  
Scoutsto search all DIRECTV programming guides (both current and future) for very  
specific program title information.  
To use Scout:  
Scout icon  
1. Highlight the Scout icon in the program guide and select it.  
2. Highlight Scout 1-8 from the next screen and press OK. If youre setting up a new  
Scout, make sure to select a Scout w it h o u t a check beside it, since the check means  
you have already set up that Scout.  
On-screen icons  
represent the status  
of scout:  
Indicates a Scout  
is set to find  
specific  
information.  
Indicates a Scout  
has found the  
information you  
specified.  
Select a Scout without a check to set up a new Scout.  
3. Select Enter Text to set up the information the Scout will look for in all program  
guide titles.  
4. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters. For example, if  
you are interested in tennis events, enter a common term you might see in program  
titles, like tennis.”  
Select Enter Text to set up a Scout.  
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5. Select Run Scout. Scout will search for information in all DIRECTV® programming  
guide titles.  
6. Check the Scouts results by selecting the Scout icon from the program guide or  
channel banner, then selecting the Scout with binoculars icon next to it.  
7. Select Scout Results. If the characters you entered appear anywhere within a  
program title, the program will be included in the Scout Results program list. If  
no match is found, turn off your receiver for approximately 30 minutes and then  
check again.  
Scouts look for specific program information.  
Th e O t h e r Ic o n s  
These icons are located on both the DIRECTV and TV program guides.  
Ex it  
Exits the guide and returns you back to where you were before entering the guide.  
Exit icon  
H e l p  
Brings up additional information about the guide. Press OK to continue.  
Help icon  
Do w n Ar r o w  
Allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide. Highlight the down  
arrow, and then press either OK or the down arrow on the remote to scroll down  
through the program guide.  
Arrow icon  
Th e M a in M e n u  
Brings up the main menu. Press OK to continue.  
Main menu icon  
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AUDIO CO N TRO LS AN D TIM ERS  
Se t u p a n d c o n n e c t io n s  
So m e Ad v a n c e d Fe a t u r e s  
1
Se t u p a n d c o n n e c t io n s  
1
The following section tells you how to adjust the audio  
quality of your HD receiver. It also shows you how to set  
timers to record or turn on your receiver at a specified  
time.  
Usin g t h e r e m o t e  
2
Ba sic Op e r a t io n  
3
4
5
6
7
Usin g t h e Pr o g r a m  
Gu id e s  
Au d io Co n t r o l s a n d  
Ad j u st in g TV Co n t r o l s  
t im e r s  
5
Usin g t h e Pr o f il e s  
Sy st e m Op t io n s a n d  
6
Pr e f e r e n c e s  
Sy st e m O p t io n s a n d  
Pr e f e r e n c e s  
7
Ge t t in g Assist a n c e  
8
Ge t t in g Assist a n c e  
Re f e r e n c e  
9
8
Re f e r e n c e  
9
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Au d io Co n t r o l s  
The Audio menu lets you adjust the controls that deal with the TVs audio outputs.  
To access the Audio menu, press MENU on the remote, then select Audio from the  
main menu.  
O p t ic a l O u t p u t  
When the HD receiver is connected to an optional, compatible, six-channel amplifier/  
receiver and speakers via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the back panel, you receive  
Dolby Digital Surround Sound, if transmitted. Use the Optical Output menu to specify  
Auto Select, PCM (Pulse Code Modulation), Dolby Digital, or Off.  
Select Auto Select if your HD receiver is connected to a Dolby Digital and PCM decoder.  
Select Dolby Digital if the HD receiver is connected to a Dolby Digital only decoder; when  
broadcast, it will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output  
jack (labeled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) on the back of the HD receiver to an optional,  
compatible 6-channel amplifier receiver. Select PCM if it is connected to a PCM-only  
decoder; it will then provide two independent soundtrack channels. Select Off if you want  
no audio provided.  
About Dolby Digital Sound  
Dolby Digital (when available) provides 6 independent soundtrack channels through the  
optical output jack. This HD receiver has an S/PDIF [IEC-958] digital PCM or Dolby Digital  
encoded output (labeled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) that can be connected to an external  
Digital Audio Receiver/Decoder equipped with a compatible optical input. With additional  
equipment you can enjoy more dynamic and realistic sound.  
Re q u ire m e n t s fo r re ce ivin g Do lb y Dig it a l so u n d :  
Digital Audio Receiver/Decoder with digital optical input jack  
Programming with digital soundtrack  
Optical (S/PDIF) cable  
6 speakers (left, left surround, right, right surround, center and sub-woofer)  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,  
Inc. All rights reserved.  
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Co n n e ct io n s:  
The diagram below illustrates the equipment connections and home theatre speaker  
arrangements. Check your equipments user manuals for more detailed connection  
information. (Note: older digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby  
Digital bitstream. Such a connection can create a high level of noise that may be harmful  
to your ears, and could damage headphones or speakers.)  
Please Read  
Before Using the  
Digital Audio Out  
Jack  
This HD receivers optical  
digital output jack fully  
complies w ith the  
international standard  
governing this type of  
jack (IEC958), and is  
designed for connection  
to a Dolby Digital  
HD Receiver  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
OPTICAL  
CABLE  
decoder. Older  
equipment, some of  
w hich is not fully  
Digital A/V Receiver  
compliant w ith IEC958,  
may not be compatible  
w ith the Dolby Digital  
bitstream. Such a  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
connection using  
anything other than a  
PCM, Dolby Digital, or  
Dolby Pro Logic receiver  
or decoder could create a  
high noise level, causing  
damage to headphones  
or speakers.  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
FRONT  
SPEAKER  
(RIGHT)  
FRONT  
SPEAKER  
SUB  
WOOFER  
(LEFT)  
REAR  
SPEAKER  
(RIGHT)  
REAR  
SPEAKER  
(LEFT)  
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SAP (Se c o n d Au d io Pr o g r a m )  
The SAP (Second Audio Program) menu lets you choose the default setting for SAP when  
it is available. When set to SAP On, SAP plays the programs second audio program, if one  
is available. SAP is also used to broadcast a programs audio with descriptions of the video  
for the visually impaired or in a second language. SAP is broadcast in mono and is not  
available for digital programs.  
Au d io La n g u a g e  
The Audio Language menu lets you choose the default audio language you want to hear  
when it is available. The system will automatically set the audio program to the selected  
audio language when the channel you are viewing is either a DIRECTV or a digital  
channel and the specified language is available.  
In the Audio Language menu, highlight the audio language you want using the up and  
down arrows, then press OK to select.  
You will also find an audio language icon in the channel banner.  
Audio Language Icon  
If the icon is highlighted while watching a digital (ATSC) or DIRECTV channel, two or  
more audio languages are available. Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and  
plays the options.  
If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog (NTSC) TV channel, a Second Audio  
Program (SAP) is available. Selecting the icon will play the SAP for the current channel  
until the channel is changed.  
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Tim e r s Fe a t u r e  
Editing or  
Canceling a Timer  
The Timers feature allows you to preset your HD receiver to automatically tune to a  
particular channel at a predetermined time.  
From the Timers screen,  
select the Timer you  
w ant to edit or cancel,  
and then do the  
To use the Timers feature, select Timers from the main menu to bring up the Timers  
screen. Select a Timer (1-8) and then use the arrow buttons to complete the on-screen  
sentence. When the sentence is complete, select Run Timer.  
follow ing:  
Use the arrow  
buttons to edit the  
Timer, then select Run  
Timer.  
Se t t in g Up Tim e r Re c o r d in g s  
Select Clear Timer to  
cancel the timer.  
The Timers feature allows you to set up timer recordings if you have connected the VCR  
Controller to your HD receiver and told the receiver what type of VCR you are using. See  
the section Setup and Connectionsfor details.  
To w atch the program  
daily or w eekly, edit  
that programs timer.  
On-screen icons are an  
easy w ay to understand  
the timers:  
indicates that the  
timer is set.  
indicates that the  
timer is set for a  
PPV.  
Complete the on-screen sentence to set up a timer. Make sure to specify  
which antenna you want to use.  
indicates a timer  
conflict.  
Re c o r d in g w it h Tim e r  
If you choose Record instead of Watch when setting the Timer (and have set up your VCR  
as discussed in the Setup and Connectionssection), the Timer will turn on your VCR,  
then start and stop recording a program.  
To record with timers:  
Note that w hen your  
timed recording begins,  
your HD receiver w ill  
output signals via the  
Audio/Video jacks or RF  
outputs instead of the  
HD MONITOR jack, if  
connected.  
Your VCR must be preset to the DIRECTV output channel (RF, Line, or Video).  
Your VCR must be off at the time the program is to start recording.  
You must insert a recordable tape into the VCR.  
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Sc h e d u l e a Tim e r w it h t h e RECO RD Bu t t o n  
Note that w hen your  
timed recording begins,  
your HD receiver w ill  
output signals via the  
Audio/Video jacks  
instead of the HD  
MONITOR jack, if  
You can schedule a recording directly from the guide.  
1. With a program highlighted, press the RECORD button on the remote. The  
Program Details screen appears.  
connected.  
2. To schedule a timer to record, select:  
Record Program to set a timer to record the program.  
Buy and Record (available with Pay Per View programs) to purchase the program  
and set up a timer to record the program. Some Buy and Record programs may  
have a different purchase price.  
The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select.  
Also remember that:  
Your VCR must be preset to the DIRECTV output channel (RF, Line, or Video).  
Your VCR must be off at the time the program is to start recording.  
You must insert a recordable tape into the VCR.  
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Se t u p a n d c o n n e c t io n s  
Wh a t s a Pr o f il e ?  
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Se t u p a n d c o n n e c t io n s  
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This section describes the user profiles feature. It includes  
information about:  
creating a profiles TV and DIRECTV viewing lists.  
setting spending limits.  
Usin g t h e r e m o t e  
setting DIRECTV, TV, and movie rating limits.  
blocking unrated TV programs.  
Ba sic Op e r a t io n  
locking and unlocking a profile.  
Usin g t h e  
Pr o g r a m Gu id e s  
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t im e r s  
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Sy st e m O p t io n s a n d  
Pr e f e r e n c e s  
Sy st e m Op t io n s a n d  
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Ge t t in g Assist a n c e  
Ge t t in g Assist a n c e  
Re f e r e n c e  
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Ab o u t Pr o f il e s  
Use the MENU button  
on the remote control  
to bring up the main  
menu, use the arrow s to  
highlight an option, and  
press OK to select it.  
When you select Profiles from the main menu, you can create four different profiles  
in addition to the default Familyprofile. You can set up specific channels, rating  
limits, viewing hours, and spending limits for each profile. After youve set up these  
profiles, exit the menu system. Then press the WHO button on the remote control to  
scroll through your profiles and press OK to access a certain one.  
But first, personalize a profile by entering a name.  
1. Select Profiles from the main menu.  
2. Select a profile to edit: User 1, User 2, User 3, or User 4.  
3. Select Edit User Name from the next menu.  
4. Use the up, down, and right arrows on the remote control to find and select a  
letter.  
You can personalize each profile.  
To continue editing the profile, select DIRECTV Setup (if you have ordered DIRECTV®  
programming) or TV Setup. The following sections describe how to set up these  
features.  
Th e DIRECTV Se t u p  
The DIRECTV Setup menu item is only accessible if you subscribe to DIRECTV®  
programming. Through this menu you can establish DIRECTV channel lists, set  
spending limits, set viewing hours, and set rating limits for DIRECTV® programs.  
You can also set up  
profiles as categories  
instead of as users. For  
example, name a profile  
Sportsand include  
only sports channels in  
the profile. Or, name it  
Movies,include only  
movie channels, and set  
a rating and spending  
limit for yourself or your  
family.  
Ed it in g Ch a n n e l s in a DIRECTV List  
You should create a DIRECTV channel list to establish which DIRECTV channels the  
selected profile can access. To create the DIRECTV channel list:  
1. Highlight and select a user name, then select DIRECTV Setup.  
2. Highlight Edit Channels and press OK.  
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Check the channels you want to include in the list (programming subject to  
change).  
3. Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV channel, and press OK to remove (or  
replace) the check mark. To go directly to a certain channel, enter its number using  
the digits on the remote control. Or, page through the list using the channel up and  
down buttons.  
Checkmarked items appear in the DIRECTV channel list. In other words, when you select  
that profile and begin surfing through DIRECTV channels with the channel up and down  
buttons, only the checkmarked channels will appear as you surf.  
Se l e c t in g o r De l e t in g Al l DIRECTV Ch a n n e l s  
You might be able to save time when creating a DIRECTV channel list by using the Select  
All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to either add or delete all channels  
before removing or adding individual channels.  
Also, DIRECTV program providers may make additional channels available. To prevent  
new channels from appearing in a profile channel list, choose Delete All Chans and  
checkmark only the channels you want to appear in the list.  
Se t t in g t h e DIRECTV Sp e n d in g Lim it  
Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a profiles per-event spending limit for Pay Per  
View (PPV) programs. To set the spending limit, choose the user profile name, select  
DIRECTV Setup, then follow these steps:  
1. Highlight Spending Limit, and press OK.  
Tip  
Another w ay of  
accessing spending limits  
is to select System  
Options from the main  
menu, and then select  
Purchases. You can then  
select Spending Limit  
and set limits for all  
users from one location  
instead of accessing each  
profile individually.  
You can set a per-event spending limit for each profile.  
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2. Use the digits or the up and down arrow buttons on the remote control to enter  
a single-program spending limit.  
Important!  
You need to lock the  
system in order for  
rating limits, channel  
limits, view ing hours,  
and spending limits to  
go into effect.  
3. Lock the system. See Locking the Systemnear the end of this section for  
details.  
After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter a password to  
purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than your spending limit allows.  
The system will then temporarily unlock the limits you have set until the power is  
turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system will be locked again.  
To edit the limits after  
you lock the system, you  
need to enter the  
system passw ord. See  
Locking the Systemfor  
details.  
Se t t in g t h e DIRECTV Ra t in g Lim it  
The Set Ratings Limit menu enables you to set a maximum viewing limit for rated  
DIRECTV® programming.  
Note that the ratings limit cannot be enforced if a DIRECTV program has not  
been rated, if rating information for that program is not transmitted by the  
program provider, or if the system has not been locked.  
1. Select a user.  
2. Select DIRECTV Setup.  
3. Highlight Set Rating Limit and press OK.  
Please note that the  
rating limit you set  
w hile in the DIRECTV  
Setup menu apply only  
to the specified profile  
and to DIRECTV  
Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move the selector up  
and down.  
programsthey do not  
apply to TV programs.  
4. 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-13 rating can be viewed.  
To set limits for TV  
programming, select a  
profile, select TV Setup  
and then select Set TV  
Rating or Set Movie  
Rating.  
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 the limit. The system will then  
temporarily unlock the limits you have set until the power is turned off. When the  
system is turned back on, the system will be locked again.  
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Th e TV Se t u p  
You can establish TV channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating limits for TV  
programs using the TV Setup menu.  
Ed it in g Ch a n n e l s in a TV List  
You can create a TV channel list to establish which TV channels (including both analog  
and digital) the selected profile can access. To create the TV channel list:  
Dont forget  
about the CLEAR  
button.  
1. Select a user.  
2. Select TV Setup  
3. Select Edit Channels.  
Press the CLEAR button  
on the remote control to  
remove the on-screen  
menus.  
Note that if youre using  
tw o terrestrial antennas,  
pressing the ANTENNA  
button on the remote  
allow s you to edit the  
other antennas channel  
list w hen you are in TV  
mode.  
To start, you can add or delete all channels.  
4. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a TV channel, and press OK to remove (or  
replace) the check mark. To go directly to a certain channel, enter its number using  
the digits on the remote control. Or, page through the list using the channel up and  
down buttons.  
Checkmarked items appear in the channel list. In other words, when you select that  
profile and begin surfing through TV channels, only the checkmarked channels will  
appear as you surf. Note that the only channels you can add or remove from a list are  
ones that were found during the channel search (see the Getting Assistancesection for  
details on automatically searching for channels).  
Se l e c t in g o r De l e t in g Al l TV Ch a n n e l s  
Another w ay to add a  
channel is to directly  
tune to it using the digit  
buttons on the remote  
control. If the system can  
obtain that channels  
signal, it w ill be added  
into the channel list.  
You might be able to save time when creating a TV channel list by using the Select All  
Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to either add or delete all channels before  
removing or adding individual channels.  
Also, terrestrial program providers may make additional channels or subchannels  
available. To include new channels in your TV channel list:  
1. Select System Options from the main menu, then select Channel Search. The system  
will run a channel search, making it aware of the new channel(s).  
2. Select Profiles from the main menu.  
3. Select the user profile name, then TV Setup.  
4. Choose Edit Channels and checkmark the new channel.  
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Se t t in g t h e TV Ra t in g  
The Set TV Rating menu enables you to program your HD receiver so children cannot see certain programs or channels.  
The last three choices in the TV Setup menu involve ratings software inside your HD receiver (often called V-Chip) which  
allows you to blockTV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should  
not view. In other words, it lets you program your HD receiver so it will not display certain programs. Once you block  
programs, you or other adults are not limited to only parent-approved programs; you can unblockprograms by  
entering the system password.  
The ratings software inside your HD receiver is initially turned off,so if you choose not to implement it, you can just  
ignore it.  
When turned on,the ratings software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the  
software the programs age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult Language (L),  
etc.). If you have blocked the rating or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message,  
Program exceeds the TV rating limit you set,when you turn to that particular channel. Broadcasters are not required  
to provide ratings. However, you can block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated,and programs  
that are considered unratedbecause no code has been sent by the broadcaster.  
The age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.  
Ag e -Ba se d  
Ra t in g  
De scrip t io n a n d Co n t e n t Th e m e s fo r Ag e -Ba se d Ra t in g s  
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for  
children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: cru d e in d e ce n t  
TV-MA  
la n g u a g e (L), e xp licit se xu a l a ct ivit y (S), o r g ra p h ic vio le n ce (V).  
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for  
children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and  
are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains  
TV-14  
one or more of the following content themes: in t e n se ly su g g e st ive d ia lo g u e (D), st ro n g co a rse  
la n g u a g e (L), in t e n se se xu a l sit u a t io n s (S), o r in t e n se vio le n ce (V).  
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger  
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one  
or more of the following content themes: so m e su g g e st ive d ia lo g u e (D), in fre q u e n t co a rse  
la n g u a g e (L), so m e se xu a l sit u a t io n s (S), o r m o d e ra t e vio le n ce (V).  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains lit t le o r n o  
se xu a l d ia lo g u e (D), n o st ro n g la n g u a g e (L) o r sit u a t io n s (S), a n d lit t le o r n o vio le n ce (V).  
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more  
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between  
make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fa n t a sy vio le n ce  
(FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.  
TV-Y7  
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including  
children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.  
TV-Y  
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To set TV programming limits:  
1. From the main menu, select Profiles.  
2. Select the user name you would like to set limits for through the Profiles menu.  
3. Select TV Setup from the next menu.  
4. Select Set TV Rating.  
Remember you are only  
blocking TV programs  
and movies for the one  
profile you select in the  
Profiles menu. If you  
w ould like to block  
different programs for  
different users, be sure  
to complete the process  
for each of them.  
Selecting TV Rating allows you to set a limit for TV programs based on  
rating and content.  
Once you get to the Set TV Rating screen, use the arrows and OK buttons on your  
remote control to change the status of a TV program rating from View to Block. The  
following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV  
program limits.  
You must remember to  
lock the system for both  
TV and DIRECTV rating  
limits to take effect.  
Th e Ra t in g Lim it Sc r e e n  
Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.  
Rating Status Buttons  
Age-Based Rating Limit  
Lets you know whether the status of the age-based  
rating limit to the left is View or Block.  
Lists the available ratings you can block  
or view with the rating status buttons.  
Content Themes  
Lists the content themes you can block  
or view with the content status  
buttons.  
Content Status Buttons  
Lets you know which content themes  
are available for that rating, and  
whether the status of the content  
theme is View (V) or Block (B).  
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Bl o c k in g Ag e -Ba se d Ra t in g s  
When you change the  
status of a rating to  
Block, the system w ill  
automatically block  
higher ratings and all  
corresponding content  
themes.  
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating  
level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a  
TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch only TV-G,  
TV-Y7, and TV-Y programs), then you need to block other programming with higher  
ratings.  
To block programs with higher ratings:  
1. First, determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to watch.  
Hierarchy of  
Age-Based Ratings  
2. Highlight the rating status button that corresponds with the lowest rating you  
do not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would point to the  
rating status button corresponding to TV-PG, since the highest rating you want  
her to watch is TV-G.)  
Mature  
TV-MA  
Audience Only  
3. Press OK to change the button from View to Block. The status for this and all  
higher ratings automatically change to Block (and B).  
Parents Strongly  
Cautioned  
TV-14  
Parental  
Guidance  
TV-PG  
Suggested  
General  
TV-G  
Audience  
Directed to  
TV-Y7  
Children 7  
Years and Older  
Changing the TV-PG rating status button from View to Block causes the  
buttons for the higher ratings and content to change to Block and B.  
TV-Y  
All Children  
4. Press the left arrow button on the remote control to return to the menu.  
View ing Age-Based Ratings  
After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of going back and changing  
some of the ratings to View.  
1. Determine the rating you want to view that is currently blocked.  
2. Use the arrows on the remote control to highlight the rating status button, such  
as TV-14, whose status is Block.  
3. Press OK to change the status to View. Your child would then be able to watch all  
programs with a TV-14, TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y rating.  
Note that the content theme buttons corresponding to TV-14 change to View as  
well. They and the age-based rating status buttons are the only buttons that  
automatically change back to View when you complete this process.  
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Blocking Specific Content Themes  
You must remember to  
lock the system for both  
TV and DIRECTV rating  
limits to take effect.  
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S,  
V, and FV on your screen. See Setting the TV Ratingfor details.) When you block a  
content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for  
higher rated programs as well.  
For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult  
language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, you need to block adult language in all  
programming rated TV-PG and above.  
Content Themes  
To block program content:  
D
L
Sexually Explicit  
Dialogue  
1. Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch.  
2. Highlight the content button that corresponds with the lowest content you do  
not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would highlight the V  
button located under the L and to the right of TV-PG.)  
Adult Language  
3. Press OK to change the button from V to B. All higher ratingslanguage content  
theme button will automatically change to B.  
S
Sexual Situations  
Violence  
V
FV Fantasy Violence  
Selecting the content theme button corresponding with adult language  
(L) and TV-PG blocks all programs with adult language (L) rated TV-PG  
and higher.  
4. Press the left arrow button on the remote to return to the menu or exit the  
screen.  
View ing Specific Content Themes  
After you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and  
changing some of the content themes back to View (V):  
You must remember to  
lock the system for both  
TV and DIRECTV rating  
limits to take effect.  
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to View (V).  
2. Use the arrows to highlight a particular content button, such as the B under  
language (L) corresponding with TV-14.  
3. Press OK to change its status back to V. Your child would then be able to watch  
programs with TV-14 adult language content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-  
MA language content.  
Note that only the content theme status button corresponding to TV-14 language  
(L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content theme buttons, such as that for TV-  
MA language, do not change.  
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Se t t in g t h e M o v ie Ra t in g  
Please note that the  
rating limits you set  
w hile in the TV Setup  
menu apply only to TV  
programsthey do not  
apply to DIRECTV  
programs.  
You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access  
the Set Movie Rating menu:  
1. From the main menu, select Profiles.  
2. Select the user you for whom you would like to set limits.  
3. Select TV Setup from the next menu.  
4. Select Set Movie Rating.  
To set limits for  
DIRECTV® programming,  
select a profile, select  
DIRECTV Setup and then  
select Set Rating Limit.  
Selecting Set Movie Rating allows you to set a limit for movies based on  
rating.  
Blocking Movie Ratings  
If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other  
words, movies rated PG and G), then you can automatically block out all other movies  
with higher ratings.  
To block movies:  
1. Determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to watch.  
2. Highlight the rating status button corresponding to the lowest rating you do not  
want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would highlight the rating  
status button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child  
to watch is PG.)  
3. Press OK to change the button from View to Block. All higher ratingsView  
buttons will automatically change to Block.  
You must remember to  
lock the system for both  
TV and DIRECTV rating  
limits to take effect.  
Change the button from View to Block and all higher rated movies will  
also be blocked.  
4. Press the left arrow to return to the menu or exit the screen.  
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View ing Moving Ratings  
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of  
the rating status buttons back to View:  
Some movies may be  
given a Not Rated”  
rating. After blocking  
movie ratings, you must  
separately set Not Rated  
Moviesto View to see  
these movies.  
1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View (V).  
2. Use the arrows to highlight the status button you want to change.  
3. Press OK to change its status back to View.  
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can  
change the rating status button corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be  
able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.  
Bl o c k in g Un r a t e d TV Sh o w s  
Some TV shows are not rated and may contain material you do not want your children to  
see. These shows must be blocked separately.  
Note that unratedTV  
show s may include new s,  
sports, political, religious,  
local and w eather  
To block unrated shows:  
programs, emergency  
bulletins, and public  
announcements.  
1. Select the user for whom you would like to set limits.  
2. Select TV Viewing.  
3. Select Set TV Rating.  
4. Now select Unrated Shows.  
5. Highlight the radio button beside your choice of View Unrated Shows or Block  
Unrated Shows and press OK to select it.  
You must remember to  
lock the system for both  
TV and DIRECTV rating  
limits to take effect.  
Selecting Unrated Shows allows the user to view or block all unrated  
programs.  
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Ch o o sin g Yo u r Pr o f il e  
Each time you turn on the HD receiver, the Family profile is selected by default. To  
select a different profile:  
1. Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles in the channel banner.  
The WHO button toggles through the profiles.  
2. When your profile appears, enter your four-digit personal password to access  
your profile. If the profile is not locked, you can just press OK to activate it.  
The channel, spending, ratings and viewing limits associated with the chosen profile  
will be active only when the system is locked.  
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Lo c k in g a n d Un l o c k in g a Use r Pr o f il e  
Dont Forget Your  
Passw ord  
When you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not know the user  
password from accessing the locked profile. This applies only when they press  
WHO on the remote control. It does not prevent them from accessing and editing  
the profile via the main menu if they first enter the system password.  
If you forget a USER  
passw ord and the system  
is locked, you need to  
unlock the system and  
then assign a new user  
passw ord. If the system  
is not locked, select  
Profiles from the main  
menu, choose Unlock  
User, and enter a new  
passw ord.  
When you lock a profile (excluding Family), you lock its channel limits, rating  
limits, and spending limits. After locking the profile, you need to enter the  
system password to edit these settings.  
1. Choose the profile you want to lock or unlock from the Profiles menu,  
highlight Lock User or Unlock User, and press OK.  
Locking the user profile protects the limits you set up.  
2. When locking a user, use the arrows or the digits on the remote control to  
enter a four-digit user password.  
Some other things to remember about locking and unlocking profiles are:  
For a lock to be effective, you must exit out of the menu system.  
When you attempt to access a profiles channel that is blocked by one or  
more limits and the system is locked, you will be asked to unlock the video  
by entering the SYSTEM password.  
If you enter the system password to override a limit, the lock on the channel  
banner will turn yellow, and all limits are temporarily unlocked until you  
turn off the television. When you turn on the television again, the system  
will be locked, and the Family profile channel list will be active. If you want  
to re-lock without turning off the television, you can select the lock icon in  
the channel banner.  
If a profile is locked and you want to access its channels, press WHO on the  
remote control and then enter the user password.  
If a profile is locked and you want to access its settings, you can access it  
through the menu system by choosing Profiles and then entering the system  
password. Next, choose the profile name.  
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Lo c k in g t h e Sy st e m  
When you lock the system, all limits set up for all profiles are put into effect,  
regardless of whether the profile is locked or unlocked. Unlocked profiles require  
no user password to access their channel list if the system is locked.  
The Lock/Unlock icons in  
the channel banner are  
an easy w ay to lock or  
unlock the system. Press  
INFO and select the icon  
to change the lock  
When the system is locked, you can still access a profile and watch a channel in its  
channel list (if the profile is locked, however, you must have the user password).  
Locking the system activates all rating, spending, viewing, and channel limits for  
all profiles. When you lock the system, no one can modify any of these settings  
without first entering the four-digit system password.  
status.  
Green Unlock  
icon The system is  
unlocked.  
Spending, view ing  
and other limits  
can be accessed  
and changed.  
1. Select Profiles from the main menu. Then select Lock System and press OK.  
Or, press INFO on the remote control and select the green unlock icon from  
the channel banner.  
Yellow Unlock icon  
A passw ord has  
been entered to  
override limits. No  
limits can be  
accessed or  
changed in the  
menu w ithout a  
system passw ord.  
Red Lock  
icon Limits cannot  
be accessed or  
changed w ithout  
the system  
You can lock the system via the channel banner by entering a  
password.  
passw ord and all  
limits are in effect.  
2. Use the arrows or the digits to enter a four-digit system password.  
3. Enter the password a second time to confirm it.  
If you subscribe to  
DIRECTV® program-  
ming and forget the  
SYSTEM passw ord,  
contact your satellite  
program providers  
authorization center. If  
you forget the system  
passw ord and do not  
have DIRECTV®  
For the changes to be effective, you must exit out of the menu system.  
Un l o c k in g t h e Sy st e m  
When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and ratings limits  
that you set are no longer in effect. To unlock:  
programming, remove  
the access card from  
the HD receivers back  
panel (store it in a safe  
place, or reinsert it  
upside dow n to store  
in the receiver). Then  
press and hold the  
INFO button on the  
front panel; simulta-  
neously then press  
and hold the WHO  
button on the remote  
control. Continue to  
hold for three seconds.  
All passw ords w ill be  
cleared.  
1. Highlight Unlock System in the Profiles menu and press OK.  
2. Highlight Yes and press OK to confirm that you want to unlock 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 temporarily unlock the system by  
entering the four-digit system password.  
If you enter the system password to override a limit, all limits are unlocked until  
you turn off the HD receiver. When you turn on the HD receiver again, the system  
will be locked, and the Family profile channel list will be selected. If you want to  
re-lock the system without turning off the HD receiver, you can select the lock  
icon in the channel banner.  
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M o r e Ad v a n c e d Fe a t u r e s  
1
Se t u p a n d c o n n e c t io n s  
1
2
3
4
This chapter describes the other options available  
to you such as:  
selecting a signal source and type  
searching for all available channels  
checking your mailbox  
Usin g t h e r e m o t e  
Ba sic Op e r a t io n  
purchasing programs  
setting up personal preferences  
establishing system settings  
using the FETCH button on the remote control  
Usin g t h e  
Pr o g r a m Gu id e s  
Au d io Co n t r o l s a n d  
t im e r s  
5
2
Usin g t h e Pr o f il e s  
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7
8
9
3
Sy st e m Op t io n s a n d  
Pr e f e r e n c e s  
4
Ge t t in g Assist a n c e  
5
Re f e r e n c e  
6
7
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Ch a n g in g t h e Sig n a l So u r c e  
The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the  
signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, or DIRECTV. The same can be accomplished using  
the ANTENNA and INPUT buttons on your remote control. If you misplace your remote  
control, use the front panel buttons to access this menu and change the signal source.  
To access the Signal Source menu:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu.  
2. Select System Options from the main menu.  
3. Select Signal Source from the next menu.  
Select the appropriate signal source.  
4. Use the arrows and OK to select which source you would like to receive a signal from:  
Antenna A, Antenna B, or DIRECTV.  
Ch a n g in g t h e Sig n a l Ty p e  
The Signal Type menu lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal from cable TV or  
an off-air antenna. When you run Channel Search (see Channel Searchin this section for  
details), the HD receiver automatically detects your signal and you dont have to specify it  
here. However, if you decide to change the source, you will need to use the Signal Type  
menu. Note that when your signal source is coming from DIRECTV, this menu will not be  
available.  
Select whether you are receiving signals from an off-air antenna or cable.  
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Ch a n n e l Se a r c h  
You can also edit the  
channel list and remove  
unw anted channels by  
using the Profiles menu.  
Engaging in a channel search tells the HD receiver to search automatically for all the  
terrestrial channels available through the antenna inputs. When the HD receiver finds an  
active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or channels  
with no signal at all) will not be placed the channel list.  
Another w ay to add  
channels is to directly  
tune to them using the  
digit buttons on the  
remote control. If the  
system can obtain that  
channels signal, it w ill  
be added into the  
The Channel Search screen lets you choose to do either a Full Search or a Quick Search. A  
Full Search searches both Antenna A and B, automatically detects whether you are using  
cable or an off-air antenna, and may take many minutes. Quick Search searches only for  
channels on the antenna youre currently using and is completed faster than a Full Search.  
channel list.  
Running channel search collects all available channels in a channel list.  
Se t VCR Ty p e  
In order to use one-touch recording, you need to tell the HD receiver which VCR brand you  
are using.  
1. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the main menu.  
2. Highlight System Options and press OK.  
3. Highlight Set VCR Type and press OK.  
4. Use the arrows or digit buttons to input the correct three-digit code for your VCR  
brand. The three-digit VCR codes are located in the Setup and Connectionssection  
of this book.  
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using the correct code. If the  
VCR automatically stops, then you know that the HD receiver and the VCR are  
communicating.  
Note that some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the HD  
receiver.  
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M a il b o x  
If you have ordered DIRECTV® programming, the mailbox shows you messages that are  
sentor mailed”—from your program providers. For example, you may receive a  
message calling your attention to a new service or special program offering. If you have  
new or unread mail, the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted.  
Ch e c k in g Yo u r M a il  
1. Select Mailbox from the Systems Option menu or the mail icon from the channel  
banner to view your mail.  
2. Highlight a message and press OK. The message opens for you to read.  
2. Press OK again to close the letter.  
3. If you want to erase a message, highlight Erase Message and press OK. When you exit  
the display screen, messages not erased are saved in memory.  
Mail provides the latest information from program providers.  
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Pu r c h a se s: Pa y Pe r Vie w Pr o g r a m s  
You may need to enter  
your four-digit system  
passw ord to order a PPV  
program if it costs more  
than the spending limit  
you set up in the  
Pay Per View programs (PPV) are DIRECTV programs that you purchaselike a movie  
ticketif you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. You can preview movies on certain  
channels to determine if you would like to purchase them.  
Profiles menu.  
Pr e v ie w in g a n d Pu r c h a sin g  
You can preview and purchase DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events if you subscribe to  
DIRECTV programming.  
To p re vie w a m o vie o r e ve n t :  
When in the DIRECTV program guide, use the down arrow on the remote to move the  
highlight to the bottom of the screen. Select the Other Guides icon and then select  
Attractions Guide. Select a channel.  
The Other Guides icon  
To p u rch a se a m o vie o r e ve n t , yo u ca n t a ke o n e o f t w o a ct io n s:  
Tune to a PPV by channel surfing within DIRECTV channels and finding a PPV channel.  
When you find it, press the INFO button find more information and details about how  
to purchase it.  
Highlight a PPV program from the DIRECTV program guide and press INFO. The  
Program Details screen will appear and give you more information about the  
program. From this screen you can also purchase the program.  
The Program Details screen gives you several options.  
From the Program Details screen, you can select:  
Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel  
Buy Program to purchase the program  
You need to connect  
your phone line to your  
television to be able to  
order PPV programs  
using the on-screen  
menus.  
Buy & Record to purchase the program and set a timer to record it  
Other Times to see what other times the program is available  
The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select.  
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Usin g t h e At t r a c t io n s Gu id e  
Your program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in your  
DIRECTV program guide. These events are called coming attractionsand can be  
previewed in the Attractions Guide. To access the Attractions Guide:  
1. Press the DIRECTV button on the remote control. Then press GUIDE.  
2. Use the down arrow icon to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen.  
3. Select the Other Guides icon.  
4. Select Attractions Guide.  
5. Select a channel.  
The Other Guides icon  
The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other Guides menu.  
Usin g t h e Pu r c h a se s M e n u  
The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past DIRECTV Pay Per View  
purchases and edit spending limits.  
The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past DIRECTV purchases and  
spending limits.  
The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the down arrow buttons on the  
remote control to see more items. The display also shows the title, channel, date, time,  
and cost of each program.  
Note that the past purchases list might not be updated until the end of the billing  
cycle, and therefore may show purchases for which you have already paid.  
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Re v ie w in g a n d Ca n c e l in g a n  
Up c o m in g Pu r c h a se  
Highlight an upcoming purchase from the DIRECTV Future Purchases screen. You can  
review the program description, as well as cancel an upcoming purchase. To cancel, select  
the program, and then press OK.  
The Future Purchases screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase.  
Se t t in g t h e Tim e a n d Da t e  
You can set the current time and day, the current date, the time zone, and whether or  
not you observe daylight saving time.  
If you select Use  
Defaults, any changes  
you made w ill be  
discarded and the time  
and date w ill be reset to  
the last saved setting.  
Indicate the settings for your area.  
Use the arrow buttons to move around the menu screen, OK to select an item, and the  
digit buttons on your remote control to enter numbers. If you have already acquired a  
digital signal, the time was automatically set and you cannot reset it. You can, however,  
reset the time zone and whether you observe daylight saving time.  
Important: After you make changes, be sure to select Save Changes. If you do not, your  
changes will be discarded.  
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Ch o o sin g a n O u t p u t Ch a n n e l  
You can choose which channel to view your HD receiver, either channel 3 or 4. If you  
select channel 4 and then select Nowfrom the pop-up dialog box, be sure to  
immediately change your TV or monitor to channel 4otherwise, your screen will  
be blank.  
Usin g t h e Pr e f e r e n c e s M e n u  
The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your HD receiver to fit  
your personal preference. The following sections outline what you can do in this  
menu.  
Co l o r Sc h e m e  
You can change the color that appears in the menu and guides. To change the color,  
select Preferences from the main menu and select Color Scheme.  
Use the up and down arrows and OK button to select the menu color  
scheme you prefer.  
Tr a n sl u c e n c y  
You can adjust the level of translucency that the menu screens and program guides  
possess. Adjust the slider up for more translucency (the video behind the menu and  
guides will be more visible) or down for less translucency (less video will be shown  
behind the menu or guides).  
De f a u l t Gu id e  
Note  
By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote control,  
no matter if you access the DIRECTV® programming guide or the TV program guide.  
You can change the default guide from the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or  
SurfGuide (DIRECTV only). For more information about the three types of guides,  
see the section, Using the Program Guides.”  
If you choose SurfGuide  
as the default, the Grid  
Guide w ill appear w hen  
you access the TV  
program guide, since the  
SurfGuide isnt available  
as a TV program guide.  
1. Select Preferences from the main menu, then select Default Guide.  
2. Use the arrows and OK to choose which guide you want to appear first when  
you press the GUIDE button on the remote control.  
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Sc r e e n Fo r m a t  
Your selection in the Screen Format menu depends on the type of TV or monitor you are  
using with your HD receiver.  
With a 4:3 Ratio TV or Monitor  
If you are using a 4:3 ratio TV or monitor and receive an image with a 16:9 ratio, you  
need to specify how the image is displayed.  
Le t t e rb o x Choose this when receiving a 16:9 image and you want to see the original  
wide format. Letterboxing shrinks the picture so the entire image will fit on the screen.  
Black panels appear at the top and bottom of the screen.  
Cro p p e d Choose this when receiving a 16:9 image and you want the wide movie  
format to fill the entire screen. Left and right portions of the picture is cropped, or cut.  
With a 16:9 ratio TV or Monitor  
If you are using a 16:9 ratio TV or monitor and receive an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio,  
the image will be displayed at the 4:3 ratio on your monitor unless you specify otherwise.  
The Screen Format menu allows you to adjust the image through the following options:  
4:3 ratio  
16:9 ratio  
No rm a l Choose this when receiving a 4:3 image and you want the on-screen  
appearance of the video to be a centered picture with side panels (blank areas) on the  
right and left sides.  
Some digital (ATSC  
Fu ll Choose this when you want the television to adjust the 4:3 image horizontally so it  
fills your 16:9 screen. No side panels will be added, and the image is vertically unaltered.  
This setting is especially useful for viewing 4:3 formatted DVDs.  
format) stations may  
transmit 4:3 images in a  
w ay that w ill not allow  
expansion and you w ill  
be unable to adjust the  
screen format.  
Fill Choose this when receiving a 4:3 image and you do not want side panels on the  
right and left sides of the screen. The television will adjust the image both horizontally  
and vertically so it fills the height and width of your 16:9 screen with no side panels  
added. It will also maintain the correct image proportion. Use with material such as  
laserdiscs or VCR tapes.  
Ca p t io n Disp l a y  
The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when closed  
captioning information is shown on the screen.  
On Alw a ys Captioning information is shown always, when available.  
On Wh e n Mu t e d Captioning information is only shown when the TVs sound is muted,  
when available. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button on the remote control.)  
Off No captioning information is displayed.  
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Ca p t io n M o d e  
You can also select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for  
displaying captioning information. The content of CC and Text are different; you can  
select which one you want to see on the screen.  
CC displays information at any position on the screen. It overlays the text on top of  
the picture as it is received.  
Text displays information at one particular position (such as the bottom third) of the  
screen. You cannot see the picture underneath the text.  
You can choose between eight closed caption modes, or sources:  
CC1 a n d Te xt 1 are the primary caption and text services. The captioning or text is  
displayed in the same language as the programs dialog.  
CC3 a n d Te xt 3 serve as the preferred data channels. The captioning or text is often  
a secondary language translation, simplified English, or displayed at a slower rate.  
CC2 and CC4 and Te xt 2 and Te xt 4 are rarely available and broadcasters use them  
only in special conditions, such as when CC1 and CC3 are not available, or Text1 and  
Text3 are not available.  
Usin g Fe t c h  
The Fetch menu is a list of eight convenient menu items. It serves as a shortcut to access  
these menu items. To view the Fetch menu, press FETCH on the remote control.  
Using FETCH is a convenient way to access frequently used menu items.  
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H e l p Wit h Usin g t h e  
H D Re c e iv e r  
1
Se t u p a n d c o n n e c t io n s  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
If you run across any problems or need to  
rely on the system to give you feedback, you  
should use the Assistance menu to get  
information. This section explains the  
different types of assistance your system is  
capable of giving you. It walks you through  
the Assistance menu, which is accessed by  
pressing MENU then selecting Assistance.  
Usin g t h e r e m o t e  
Ba sic Op e r a t io n  
This section:  
Usin g t h e  
Pr o g r a m Gu id e s  
tells you about the interactive setup  
process.  
helps you get antenna and dish pointing  
information.  
Au d io Co n t r o l s a n d  
t im e r s  
explains the on-screen signal meter.  
tells you how to validate a new access  
card.  
describes how to use the system test.  
Usin g t h e Pr o f il e s  
Most of the screens contain information to  
help you decide what to do next. If you get  
stuck, look for the help text at the bottom  
of the screen. Or, select the Help button on  
the top of a menu to view more information  
about your options.  
Sy st e m O p t io n s a n d  
Pr e f e r e n c e s  
Ge t t in g Assist a n c e  
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Ru n n in g t h e In t e r a c t iv e Se t u p  
You should have completed the interactive setup the first time you plugged in your HD  
receiver. However, if you need to access the interactive setup again, you can access it  
through the Assistance menu.  
1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu.  
2. Select Assistance from the main menu.  
3. Select Interactive Setup and follow the on-screen directions.  
The interactive setup process allows you to complete all steps or selectively  
skip steps.  
The steps involved in the interactive setup include:  
Setting the time and date  
Searching for available channels  
Specifying your satellite dish antenna type  
Finding dish coordinates  
Viewing the signal meter  
Running the system test  
Note that if you do not subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you can select Skip this  
stepfor finding dish coordinates, running the signal meter, and running the system test.  
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Ge t t in g An t e n n a In f o r m a t io n  
Note that if you  
highlight a channel in  
the Antenna Info menu,  
you tune to the channel  
and, if digital, receive a  
real-time update of the  
signal strength.  
The Antenna Info menu helps you assess the availability of available TV channels. It is  
useful for checking the strength of digital channels, obtaining all channels possible, and  
adjusting any terrestrial TV antennas.  
Press MENU to bring up the main menu, select Assistance, then Antenna Info.  
The Antenna Info screen reports the status of the signal search and lists channels that are  
being received or have been received from all terrestrial antennas. To switch between  
antennas, highlight a channel and then press ANTENNA on the remote control. When  
getting antenna information, the screen lists:  
the channel number,  
the station name, if available,  
whether the channel is digital or analog,  
which antenna is receiving the signal, and  
if a digital channel, the current signal strength.  
Antenna Info consists of all channels currently being received or that have  
been received in the past from terrestrial antennas.  
Se l e c t in g Dish Ty p e  
To specify the type of dish you are using:  
It is important to select  
the correct dish type. If  
you do not, you w ill not  
receive the proper dish  
pointing coordinates and  
you w ill not be able to  
take full advantage of  
your DIRECTV System.  
1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the main menu.  
2. Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing, then Select Dish.  
3. Use the arrows and OK buttons on the remote control to select the type of dish you  
are usingeither the oval dish or the round dish.  
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Fin d Yo u r Dish Po in t in g Co o r d in a t e s  
Full instructions for installation are provided with your satellite dish antenna. To obtain  
your dish pointing coordinates:  
You only need to use  
one of the available  
methods to find your  
dish pointing  
coordinates. If you know  
the Zip Code for the dish  
location, use that.  
1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the main menu.  
2. Select Assistance then either Enter Zip Code or Enter Lat/Long.  
3. Enter the appropriate numbers.  
NOTE: The screen that you see may be slightly different from the one pictured here.  
Elevation is the up/dow n  
angle that the dish is  
pointed.  
Azimuth is the side-to-  
side direction that the  
dish is pointed.  
Tilt is the circular  
rotation of the dish  
itself, like a steering  
w heel.  
4. Record elevation, azimuth, and polarization (necessary only with an oval dish)  
numbers below.  
5. Follow the installation instructions provided with your satellite dish antenna.  
Elevation__________  
Azimuth__________  
Tilt (oval dish only) __________  
Usin g t h e O n -Sc r e e n Sig n a l M e t e r  
Peak Signal  
The signal strength meter is used to determine whether you are receiving the DIRECTV  
signal; it also indicates the strength of the DIRECTV signal once the signal is acquired.  
The Peak Signal”  
indicates the highest  
signal strength you have  
obtained, w hich is not  
necessarily the highest  
possible signal.  
Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter:  
1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the main menu.  
2. Select Assistance then Dish Pointing.  
While the maximum  
signal strength is 100,  
the signal strength you  
achieve w ill probably be  
less. Although there is  
no difference in picture  
quality betw een signal  
strengths of 60 and 85,  
the higher the signal,  
the less likely you are to  
experience negative  
effects in degraded  
conditions such as rain  
or snow (called rain  
fade).  
3. Select Signal Meter.  
If the dish is pointed correctly, the signal meter will show you the current  
signal strength (and you should hear a continuous tone).  
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4. Use the arrows and OK button on the remote control to highlight and toggle  
between the satellites (available if you have specified that you have an elliptical,  
DIRECTV dish). Try to achieve the peak signal for each.  
Im p o rt a n t  
Changing transponders is not the same as fine-tuning the dish. Although the signal  
strength may change, this may be due to different transponder power levels.  
Yo u r N e w Ac c e ss Ca r d  
Periodically, your program provider may issue you a replacement access card if you  
subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. The New Access Card Setup screen allows you to  
transfer the information from the old card onto the new one. The access card fits into the  
HD receiver through the back panel.  
See the section Setup  
and Connectionsfor  
details about w here to  
insert your access card.  
To replace the card:  
1. Select Assistance from the main menu.  
2. Select New Access Card.  
3. Follow the on-screen directions to validate the new card.  
Ru n n in g t h e Sy st e m Te st  
The System Test display screen is accessed through the Assistance menu and allows you to  
initiate diagnostic procedures on the DIRECTV System, if you subscribe to DIRECTV®  
programming.  
You should use this feature to get your access card number or when your television  
doesnt seem to be receiving satellite signals correctly.  
A message screen appears when you select System Test from the Assistance menu. This  
message tells you whether the system passed each test. If your system fails the test, run  
the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem.  
Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false  
readings. Note that if you do not subscribe to DIRECTV® programming or do not have  
your satellite dish antenna installed, the test will fail.  
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Up g r a d e s  
Language is forthcoming  
Of f -Air Gu id e s  
If you are certain your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong signal, but you  
are receiving invalid program guide information or are having trouble tuning to a  
channel, you can disable your systems ability to acquire off-air TV program guides. If you  
subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you will still receive DIRECTV programming guides  
if you do not receive TV program guides.  
To disable the TV program guide:  
1. Select Assistance from the main menu.  
2. Select Off-Air Guides from the Assistance menu.  
Select Off-Air Guides from the Assistance menu.  
3. Use the arrows on the remote to highlight Do Not Acquire Off-Air Guides and press  
OK to select it. Then exit from the menu.  
4. You should now rebuild the channel list by selecting System Options from the main  
menu and selecting Channel Search.  
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Ad d it io n a l In f o r m a t io n  
Se t u p a n d c o n n e c t io n s  
1
This section contains troubleshooting  
information, your RCA limited warranty, and  
accessory ordering information.  
Usin g t h e r e m o t e  
Ba sic Op e r a t io n  
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3
4
Usin g t h e  
Pr o g r a m Gu id e s  
Au d io Co n t r o l s a n d  
t im e r s  
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Usin g t h e Pr o f il e s  
Sy st e m Op t io n s a n d  
Pr e f e r e n c e s  
Ge t t in g Assist a n c e  
Re f e r e n c e  
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Tr o u b l e sh o o t in g  
Cant select certain channel  
Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Profiles menu.  
If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode.”  
Noisy stereo reception  
May be a weak station.  
No picture, no sound but TV is on  
Maybe a vacant channel or input is tuned.  
If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 same as CH3/4  
switch on VCR. Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode.”  
Sound okay, picture poor  
Check antenna connections and pointing and also check for interfering sources.  
Wrong picture  
The TV and most VCRs let you toggle between pictures: one can be the picture from DIRECTV signal or a terrestrial antenna  
(or cable) and one can be from the VCR. If you dont see the picture you think you should be seeing, try using these buttons  
to toggle between the pictures:  
Press the TV/VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCRs front panel.  
Press the ANTENNA button on the remote control.  
Taking either of these actions lets you switch the source of the video signal from DIRECTV to the off-air antenna or cable,  
and vice versa.  
Problems w ith the remote control  
Maybe something is between the remote control and the remote sensor on the front of the TV, monitor, or HD receiver.  
Maybe the remote control is not in the correct mode. Press the INPUT button to view either DIRECTV or TV  
programming. Also try pressing HD RCVR.  
Maybe the batteries in the remote control are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if you  
remove the batteries and do not reinsert them within 30 seconds, you may have to reprogram the remote to control  
other components.)  
Remove the batteries and hold the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the  
remote control. Release the button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote control.  
Blank screen  
Maybe the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) connected to the input jacks is not on.  
Try another channel, because there may just not be any programming on at that time.  
Maybe the HD receiver output you intended to use is not selected. If you have connected the TV or monitor to the HD  
receiver using the receivers HD MONITOR OUT jack, use the front panel to select HD MONITOR. If you are not using the  
HD MONITOR OUT jack, then this should not be selected.  
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Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be available to record or view some high definition programs in high  
definition format using this product. To view this type of programming in standard definition format, you must also  
connect the Audio/Video jacks to the monitor.  
Problems w ith your system passw ord  
If you remove your access card from the slot on the back of the HD receiver, your system password will default back to  
what it was before you entered the access card.  
If you forget your system password and subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, call DIRECTV to obtain a new one.  
HD receiver w ill not turn on  
Check to make sure it is plugged in.  
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is liveby plugging in something else.  
Maybe batteries in the remote control are dead.”  
Maybe the remote control is not aimed at the remote sensor.  
Turns off w hile playing  
The Timers function may have been activated.  
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 turns on or changes channels unexpectedly  
Scheduled Watch from the Timers menu may have been activated.  
Repair Help  
Thomson Consumer Electronics offers a hardware repair service if you encounter any problems with your HD receiver. Many  
problems can be diagnosed over the phone; if necessary, a replacement unit can be shipped to you. Ple a se h a ve yo u r  
m o d e l, se ria l n u m b e r a n d d a t e o f p u rch a se re a d y w h e n yo u ca ll. If your unit is out of warranty, we will quote the  
cost of an exchange unit to you. Refer to the limited warranty for the repair service phone number.  
Re t u rn in g Eq u ip m e n t t o Th o m so n fo r Re p a ir o r Exch a n g e  
If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or  
refurbished unit. Refer to the limited warranty in this booklet to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities. Always  
consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything. To avoid delays, accounting errors, or  
even loss of your unit, obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from the telephone representative before returning your  
equipment.  
Im p o rt a n t In fo rm a t io n t o Cu st o m e rs Wh o Sh ip De fe ct ive Eq u ip m e n t t o Th o m so n Co n su m e r Ele ct ro n ics  
The Thomson representative who authorizes the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone. The  
representative will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your unit. Write the RA number in large,  
clear characters on the outside of the box. To avoid confusion and misunderstandings, shipments without an RA number  
clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense.  
Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations you have had with Thomson personnel about the  
problem. Include your name, address, and the model/serial number of your unit. These numbers are located on the back of  
your HD receiver. If your HD receiver is within the warranty period, please include a copy of the bill of sale to verify  
purchase date. Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment. Fo r yo u r  
p ro t e ct io n , in su re a ll sh ip m e n t s fo r fu ll re p la ce m e n t va lu e a n d u se a re lia b le sh ip p e r. Thomson assumes no  
responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.  
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RCA H ig h De f in it io n (H D) Dig it a l Re c e iv e r  
Lim it e d Wa r r a n t y  
Wh a t yo u r w a rra n t y co ve rs:  
Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
Fo r h o w lo n g a ft e r yo u r p u rch a se :  
90 days - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor.  
91 days to 1 year - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor.  
The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of  
shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.  
Wh a t w e w ill d o :  
During the initial 90 days:  
Exchange the defective portion of your Digital Receiver with a new or, at our option,  
refurbished unit.  
After the 90 days and within one year:  
Exchange the defective portion of your Digital Receiver with a new or, at our option,  
refurbished unit. We will charge you a flat exchange cost to replace a defective receiver.  
This charge covers the labor cost for its repair.  
Ho w yo u g e t se rvice :  
Call 1-888-901-HDTV and have your units date of purchase and model/serial number  
ready. The model/serial number information is on the back of your receiver.  
A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.  
If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver you  
will be provided with a Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a  
nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will be accepted without the RA  
number.  
If the representative determines that your antenna/dish is defective they will arrange  
for its repair or replacement.  
Op t io n I:  
1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to  
your phone representative. This is for security purposes only and your account will  
not be charged at this time.  
2. We will send you a replacement unit.  
3. If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a RA  
number, only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account. If your  
unit is not received within 14 days, the suggested retail value of the receiver will be  
charged to your credit card. This amount will be credited, less a $10 handling fee, if  
the unit is subsequently received.  
4. Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement units carton. Shipping  
instructions will be included on the carton along with your RA number which will  
allow you to easily ship the unit back to us. Make sure you insure your shipment in  
case of damage or loss. Include with the shipment:  
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Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.  
A brief note describing your receivers problem.  
Your name, address and phone number.  
Op t io n II:  
1. We will send a replacement unit to our exchange point.  
2. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival.  
3. 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. Please retain all  
accessories such as the remote control hand unit.  
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.  
To re ce ive a re p la ce m e n t re ce ive r a ft e r w e h a ve re ce ive d yo u r u n it :  
Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure  
you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss.  
Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible. Please  
retain all accessories that were included with your unit such as the remote control hand  
unit.  
Include with the shipment: Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale, a brief note  
describing your receiver s problem, your name, address and phone number.  
The representative will advise the address to mail a cashiers check or money order for  
payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges, and you elect not to use  
your credit card.  
After we receive your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you.  
Wh a t yo u r w a rra n t y d o e s n o t co ve r:  
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Adjustment of customer controls.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for  
institutional or other commercial purposes.  
Batteries.  
Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the continental U.S.A. and Alaska.  
For units intended for use in Alaska, this warranty does not cover installation or the dish  
antenna. It only covers the Digital Receiver.  
Loss of programming.  
Installation.  
Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by  
Thomson.  
Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pick up the replacement  
unit in a timely manner.  
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Pro d u ct Re g ist ra t io n :  
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your Digital Receiver.  
It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is  
not required for a warranty coverage.  
Ho w st a t e la w re la t e s t o w a rra n t y:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from  
state to state.  
If yo u p u rch a se d yo u r p ro d u ct o u t sid e t h e Un it e d St a t e s:  
This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.  
FCC Re g ist r a t io n In f o r m a t io n  
Your equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in  
compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.  
1. No t ifica t io n t o t h e Lo ca l Te le p h o n e Co m p a n y.  
On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC  
Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You  
must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. The REN is  
useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and  
still have all these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not  
all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5.  
To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by  
the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.  
Note: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone  
company. Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore you may not be able to  
use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local  
telephone company. Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent  
disconnection of your equipment from your line.  
2. Rig h t s o f t h e Te le p h o n e Co m p a n y.  
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone  
network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary  
discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the  
circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue  
service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company  
must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance (2) afford you the  
opportunity to correct the situation and (3) inform you of your right to bring a  
complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68,  
FCC Rules and Regulations. The telephone company may make changes in its  
communications facilities, equipment, operations of procedures where such action is  
required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and  
Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your  
telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in  
writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.  
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Radio Interference  
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
Digital Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules  
are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in  
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can  
determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television  
that is receivingthe interference).  
Change the position of the receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment  
that is receiving interference.  
Move the receiver away from equipment receiving interference.  
Plug the receiver into a different wall outlet so the receiver and equipment receiving  
interference are on different branch circuits.  
If these measures do not eliminate interference, please consult your dealer or an  
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal  
Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, How To Identify and  
Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.This booklet is available from the U.S.  
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-  
000-00345-4 when ordering copies.  
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Ac c e sso r y In f o r m a t io n  
The following accessories are available from most dealers  
and electronics supply stores in case you want to position  
your components farther apart or need additional cables.  
St a n d a rd Au d io /Vid e o ca b le with  
RCA-type phono plugs. VH83  
S-Vid e o Ca b le has multi-pin  
connectors on each end for  
connecting S-Video components to  
your TV. VH976 (6-ft), VH913 (12-ft)  
Mo n a u ra l VCR Du b b in g Au d io /  
Vid e o Ca b le is a double cable that  
lets you connect the video and audio  
jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate  
tapes. It can also be used to connect  
a VCR to your TV. The cable is color-  
coded and shielded. It has RCA-type  
phono plugs on each end. Gold-  
Tipped cable, VH83 (6-ft)  
RG-6 Co a xia l Bu ria l Ca b le with  
weatherproof Fconnectors. D905  
Op t ica l/SPDIF ca b le s help you  
connect to a component with an  
Optical Audio In jack, such as a Dolby  
Digital decoder or receiver. DV3 (3-ft),  
DV6 (6-ft)  
St e re o VCR Du b b in g Au d io /Vid e o  
Ca b le is a triple cable that lets you  
connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of  
stereo components. Gold-Tipped  
cable, VH84 (6-ft)  
VGA Ca b le attaches to the HD  
MONITOR OUT jack on the back of  
the HD receiver for connection to  
compatible monitors. PC3340 (6-ft)  
Pu sh -o n Ca b le * attaches to the  
round antenna connectors (called 75-  
ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR  
or TV. The ends push on for a quick  
connection. VH89 (6-ft)  
Scre w -o n Ca b le * attaches to the  
round antenna connectors (called 75-  
ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR  
or TV. The ends screw onto the  
connectors for a secure connection.  
VH82 (6-ft), VH81 (3-ft)  
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Accessory Order Form  
Re m o t e Co n t ro l This is the  
Qty  
Description  
Part No. Price  
remote control that came  
packed with your HD receiver.  
Replacements or spares can  
be ordered as needed.  
Screw-on antenna cable* (3-ft)  
VH81  
VH82  
VH89  
D905  
$3.99  
$5.45  
$5.95  
$5.95  
$5.95  
$8.95  
$7.95  
$8.95  
$3.95  
$6.95  
$44.95  
$11.15  
$29.20  
$15.95  
$19.95  
$4.45  
$19.95  
$29.95  
Screw-on antenna cable* (6-ft)  
Push-on antenna cable* (6-ft)  
Weatherproof FConnector (2)  
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)  
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)  
S-Video Cable (6-ft)  
VH83  
VH84  
VH976  
VH913  
VH47  
VH49  
ANT200  
193984  
240895  
DV3  
CRK76CA2  
S-Video Cable (12-ft)  
2-w a y Sig n a l Sp lit t e r, 4-  
w a y Sig n a l Sp lit t e r* helps  
you connect to other  
components.  
2-way Signal Splitter*  
4-way Signal Splitter*  
Amplified Antenna  
Antenna Mixer  
2-way Splitter (VH47)  
4-way Splitter (VH49)  
Remote Control (CRK76CA2)  
Optical/SPDIF Cable (3-ft)  
Optical/SPDIF Cable (6-ft)  
AudioVideo Adapter  
Diplexer  
DV6  
228449  
D920  
Am p lifie d VHF/UHF/FM  
An t e n n a allows you to  
easily switch from the  
antenna signal to cable or  
satellite easily without  
disconnecting antenna.  
VGA Cable  
PC3340  
ANT200  
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In d e x  
Exiting  
Program guides 38  
Caption  
Display 71  
A
A-Z icon 34, 40  
Access card 9, 77  
Number 20  
Slot on the receiver 9  
Accessories 86  
Age-based ratings 54  
Blocking 56  
Viewing 56  
All icon 40  
AlphaSort icon 34  
Analog signals 4  
Anatomy of the TV program guide  
33  
Antenna  
A 64  
ANTENNA IN jacks 9  
B 64  
Button on the front panel 8  
Information 75  
Mode 72  
Changing  
Channels 29, 30  
From the TV guide to the DIRECTV  
guide 32  
Channel  
Groups 37  
Lists 37  
F
FCC information 84  
Fetch  
Button 22  
Using 72  
Fine-tuning the dish 77  
FORWARD button 23  
Front  
Delete channels 51, 53  
Retrieving channel number 75  
Search 65, 75  
Of the HD receiver 8  
Strength 75  
G
Up and down 22  
CLEAR button 23  
Closed caption 71  
Color  
Scheme 70  
Connections  
To the back panel 6  
VCR Controller 18  
Content themes 54  
Blocking 57  
Getting around in the guides 35  
GO BACK button 23  
Grid guide 36  
Guide  
Button on the remote  
23, 33, 34, 36  
Data 37  
DIRECTV 34  
TV 33  
Receiving signals 75  
AphaSort 40  
Arrows on remote 23  
Assistance menu 73  
ATSC 4  
Attractions guide 68  
Audio  
Viewing 57  
H
D
HD MONITOR OUT  
Button on the front panel 8  
Jack 9, 80  
Help 42  
High definition 4  
Date and time 69  
Default guide 36, 70  
Detail guide 36  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 9, 15  
Digital signals 4  
DIRECTV  
Audio/Video jacks, cable 7  
Language 46  
Quality controls 44  
AUDIO (R and L) jacks 9  
Audio language icon 28  
AUX button 22  
Available channels 65  
I
Button 17  
Icons 28, 34, 40, 47, 62  
INFO  
Button on front panel 8  
Button on the remote 23, 35  
Infrared remote sensor 18  
INPUT  
Button on the front panel 8  
Button on the remote 23  
Interactive setup 17, 74  
Channel list 50  
Rating limit 52  
Setup 50  
B
Signal 76  
Back of the TV 9  
Batteries 17, 80  
Binocular icon 28  
Blocking  
Age-based ratings 56  
Content themes 57  
Buy programs 67  
Spending limit 51  
Dish pointing 76  
Dish type 75  
Dolby  
Digital 44  
Receiver 7, 15  
DVD button 22  
J
Jacks 9  
And cables 7  
C
E
Cables 9  
Editing  
Jacks 7  
Channels 50  
Profiles 50  
Canceling purchases 69  
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Other guides  
Attractions guide 68  
Icon 37  
L
R
Language 46  
Radio interference 85  
Rain fade 77  
Rating limit 52  
RCA-type cables 7  
RECORD button 23, 48  
Recording  
LED light 22  
Listing all DIRECTV programs 40  
Lock icon 62  
Locking  
The system 28, 52, 58, 62  
OUT TO TV jack 9  
Output channel 70  
Overheated components 6  
P
Selecting VCR Type 19, 20  
With timers 47  
Remote control 80  
Buttons 22  
Parent-approved programs 54  
Password  
M
Mail icon 66  
Mailbox  
Checking your mail 66  
Deleting mail 66  
Icon 28  
Maximum signal strength 77  
MENU button 8, 23  
Menu system  
Icons 47  
Timers 47  
Menus  
Icons 62  
Profiles 50  
Movie  
Ratings 58  
System 61  
User 61  
Programming 24  
Remote control sensor 18  
REVERSE button 23  
Reviewing purchases 69  
RF jacks  
PAUSE button 23  
Pay Per View program 52  
Phone  
Jack 7, 9  
Line 7  
Picture  
Quality 77  
PLAY button 23  
Positioning cables 6  
Preferences menu 70  
Profiles  
Choosing 60  
Locking  
Unlocking 61  
Menu 50  
Unlocking 60  
Program guides  
Default guide 70  
Detail guide 36  
DIRECTV 32  
Down arrow 42  
Exiting 38  
Grid guide 36  
Help 42  
Cables 7  
S
S-VIDEO jacks 7, 9  
SAP 46  
Satellite  
In jack 9  
Satellite dish antenna 75  
Scout 28  
Icon 41  
Screen format 17, 71  
Scrolling 35  
Search for channels 65  
Set  
Movie ratings 58  
Rating limit 52  
Time and date 69  
Set VCR type 19  
Signal  
Meter 76  
Peak Signal 77  
Source  
Changing 64  
Strength 76  
Of a digital signal 75  
Type  
Changing 64  
Sorting  
Blocking 57, 58  
Viewing 59  
Themes icon 39  
Mute 22  
N
Naming profiles 50  
New access card 77  
Not rated  
Movies 59  
Programs 54  
Scrolling 35  
NTSC 4  
SurfGuide 36  
Tuning to a program 35  
TV 32  
Programming the remote to  
control components 24  
Purchases  
Cancelling 69  
Menu 68  
Pay Per View programs 67  
Previewing 67  
Reviewing 69  
Number buttons on the remote  
35  
O
Off-Air Guides 78  
OK button 23  
ON button on front panel 8  
ONOFF button on remote 22  
On-screen signal meter 76  
Optical  
The DIRECTV guide  
Alphabetically 40  
By movies 39  
By sports 40  
By title 34  
Jacks and cables 7  
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In d e x  
By topics 39  
Using sports icon 40  
Using topics icon 38  
Sorting by  
U
Unlocking  
Profiles 60  
The system 28, 62  
Scout button 41  
Spending limit 51  
Sports  
Unrated  
Movies 59  
Programs and shows 54  
Shows 59  
Icon 40  
Themes icon 40  
Station name  
Retrieving 75  
STOP button 23  
Subchannel number 33  
SurfGuide 36  
System  
V
V-Chip  
Age-based ratings 54  
Content themes 54  
VCR  
Lock 57, 58, 62  
Password 62  
Test 77  
CONTROL jack 9  
Controller 7  
Type 19, 65  
VCR1 button 22  
VCR2 button 22  
Watching 16  
Unlock 62  
T
VIDEO jacks 9  
Viewing  
Telephone jack and cord 7  
Terrestrial antennas 4, 75  
Text  
Closed caption 72  
Time  
Icons 47  
Time and date 69  
Timer feature  
Editing or cancelling 47  
Menu 47  
Age-based ratings 56  
Content themes 57  
DIRECTV programming 34  
TV programs 33  
Visually impaired 46  
Volume  
Button 22  
W
Setting up 47, 48  
Translucency 70  
Transponders 77  
Troubleshooting 80  
Tuning to a program 35  
TV  
Warranty 82  
Weak reception 80  
WHO button on the remote 60  
Button 22  
Channel list 53  
Program guide 33  
Rating limit 54  
Setup 53  
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