DirecTV HIRD-E86 manual Limited Warranty

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Hughes Network Systems (HNS) provides the following limited warranty on this equipment

This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, without limita- tion, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HNS shall not be liable for dam- ages in excess of the purchase price of the product less reasonable amount for use and wear, or for any incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, or for any delays, loss of use, time, profits, rev- enue or savings, any commercial loss, inconvenience, damage to buyer’s or to other person’s property, arising from the use or inability to use the product, or otherwise for any failure to perform. HNS neither assumes nor authorizes any customer care center or any other person or entity to assume any other obligation or liability beyond that which is provided for in this limited warranty. No oral or written information or advice given by HNS, its dealers, distributors, agents or employees, shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations of implied warranties, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to Purchaser.

This Limited Warranty gives specific legal rights to Purchaser, and Purchaser also may have other rights which may vary from state to state.

PROVISIONS

Your Hughes manufactured DIRECTV PLUS™ Digital Satellite Receiver, Satellite Dish Antenna, and Remote Control are war- ranted against defects in materials, workmanship for parts and labor:

The digital satellite receiver is warranted for two (2) years from date of purchase.

The satellite dish antenna (including the LNB) is warranted for one (1) years from date of purchase.

The remote control is warranted for ninety (90) days from date of purchase.

This limited warranty does not cover:

a unit that has been modified

damage from misuse, negligence, or accident

any installation, or damages caused by installation

shipments to HNS that are damaged in transit

removal and reinstallation of equipment for repair

loss of programming

damage due to lightning (for example, power surges, nearby strikes)

acts of God

cost of shipping to HNS

batteries or cables after installation

This limited warranty is not transferable and is valid only in the United States

SERVICE

If you have any questions or encounter any problems, you may contact your authorized HNS dealer or call our Customer Care Center, at 1-800-274-8995. To ensure prompt and efficient service, please have your model and serial numbers handy. Space to note these numbers is provided inside the front cover of this manual. In the event of repair or replacement, you will need these numbers, along with your bill of sale.

RETURN PROCEDURES

In the event that your equipment must be repaired or replaced, you can:

contact your authorized HNS dealer or call our Customer Care Center to find the authorized service center nearest you.

OR

choose the “replace after receipt” option, whereby you must ship HNS your defective equipment and, once your unit is received, a new or refurbished unit (at the sole discretion of HNS) will be shipped to you.

OR

choose the “advance replacement” option, whereby a new or refurbished unit (at the sole discretion of HNS) will be shipped to you after you have provided an accepted credit card number for collateral purposes. Once you receive the replacement part from HNS, return your defective equipment within the specified time period to avoid being charged for the advanced part.

If the warranty on the equipment has expired, the Customer Care technician will provide you with an estimate of the cost to replace the unit when the RMA is assigned.

PACKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR EQUIPMENT TO BE RETURNED

1.Call the Customer Care Center. The Customer Care technician will give you an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) and a mailing address for returning your unit.

2.If you are returning the digital satellite receiver, please keep your access card and return only the digital satellite receiver.

3.Pack the unit in the original box and packing material, if possible, or in other packaging that provides adequate protection for shipping. Include your name and address, the model number, the serial number, and a copy of the bill of sale.

4.Write: "Attention: RMA #" (the number given to you by the Customer Care technician) on the return shipping label.

5.Insure the shipment for the full replacement value.

If the warranty on the equipment has expired, the Customer Care technician will provide you with an estimate of the cost to replace the unit when the RMA is assigned.

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Contents Platinum Directv Important Safety Instructions Installation Service Federal Communications Commission FCC Regulatory Information Table of Contents General On-Screen Guide Features Programming Your Remote Control Page What You Should Do First First Look at HD SystemHow Does All This Work? Directv Plus Satellite Dish Antenna HD System ComponentsHD Receiver with Directv Plus Receiver Built-in Rear of the HD receiver power cord not shown Remote Control Keys Label Feature Installing the Remote Control Batteries Setting Up Your HD Receiver Choosing the Best Connection for Your Entertainment System Setting Up Your HD Receiver HD Receiver and Hdtv Monitor HD Receiver with Hdtv Monitor and VCR Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Setting Up Your HD Receiver HD Receiver and Standard Definition TV Monitor HD Receiver with Standard Definition TV Monitor and VCR Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Setting Up Your HD Receiver HD Receiver and Dolby Digital Receiver or Decoder Home theaterFinishing Up HD Receiver and Standard Stereo SystemFinding the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor Connecting the VCR Control CableRF Remote Control Receiver Now You Can Turn It On Connecting the RF Remote Control Receiver/ AntennaExit POWER-ON ScreenInstallation Basic Navigation Front Panel vs. Remote Control KeysControlling the HD Receiver3 Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Installing and Testing the Satellite Dish Antenna Setting Up Satellite Dish Antenna Terrestrial InputsSelecting the Correct Type of Satellite Dish Antenna Displaying the Installation ScreenOval Dish Finding the Correct Antenna-pointing CoordinatesLocal Providers Testing Signal StrengthPointing the Dish Antenna System Test Local Provider Area OptionsSelecting Transponders Fine Tuning the Pointing of the Dish AntennaAntenna Local In Connection OptionsScan Channels Testing the Strength of the Terrestrial Digital ChannelsClear None You are not connected to an antenna or cable Antenna Terrestrial Antenna or Cable without a Satellite ConnectionEditing Local Channels Time SetupInstallation Is Now Complete Types of Channels Watching Local TerrestrialProgramming Local Channels from Directv Basic Channel ChangingDirectv Programming Channel BannerOneLine Guide Information BannerTurboTune AlphaTuneClosed Caption Alternate ServicesAudio Program Guide Screen Advanced Program GuideProgram Guide Choosing the Guide Style Program Guide Pop-up MenuAdvanced Program Guide Program Guide Small Cell Descriptions Filtering the GuidesChannel List Theme FiltersWatchword Entry General On-Screen Guide FeaturesGuide Times Done Information ScreenShow Times Show Times ScreenGuides VideoPreSelect PreSelecting Programs from the Advanced Program GuidePreSelecting Programs for Viewing Canceling PreSelected ProgramsMenu Overview HD Receiver’s Menu SystemMain Menu Setup MenuAdvanced PreferencesPreference Options Channel TagsFilters Advanced PreferencesTranslucency Advanced Preference OptionsFactory Defaults Audio/Video SetupChannel Lock Dolby DigitalImage Shape TV ResolutionScreen Ratio Side Panels LimitsRating Help TV TimerTV-Y7 Max SpendingRename Channel ListsAutoSet Tag Boxes TurboTuneSet VCR Setup InstallationEditing an Event SchedulerEvent Scheduling Options Message Check MailErase PurchasesHistory Upcoming PurchasesBuy Cancel PurchaseBuy Options Purchase HistoryCaller ID DisableCall History HelpLock/Unlock Locking ProcedureUnlocking Procedure Temporarily Overriding the Lock Page Programming the Remote Control Programming Your Remote ControlProgramming Mode Code ScanTelevision Code Numbers Code EntryProgramming Your Remote Control AUX-LDP Code Number Identifying Codes That Have Been Stored Using the Remote ControlVolume Control in AUX Mode Controlling Other Components Using the AUX ButtonAnswers QuestionsAppendix A-2 Limited Warranty Revision a

HIRD-E86 specifications

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