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Connection 2: DIRECTV HD Receiver +
Monitor with component video input jacks
1.Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver.
Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the SATELLITE IN jack on the HD Receiver.
2.(Optional) Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver.
Use a coaxial cable (usually included with an off-air antenna) to connect an off-air antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver.
3.Connect a cable signal (if available) to the HD Receiver.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet to the CABLE IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver.
4.Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver.
Connect one end of the supplied phone cord to an RJ11-type modular telephone wall jack (the most common type of phone jack). Connect the other end to the PHONE jack on the back of the HD Receiver.
5.Connect the component video output jacks from the HD Receiver to your monitor's component video input jacks.
Connect the ends of the component video cables to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks on the HD Receiver. Connect the other ends of the component video cables to the corresponding input jacks on the back of the TV or monitor.
Note: Make sure you connect jacks corresponding to their labels. For example, the PR output on the HD Receiver should be connected to the PR input on the monitor, the PB output to the PB input, and the Y output to Y input. Make sure you use video-grade video cables.
Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual
Important Information
Personnel
Important Safety Instructions
Trademark and copyright statements
Macrovision Information
Program Recording Restrictions
High definition broadcast copyright limitations
Table of Contents
Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and Hdtv
What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming?
Analog TV Ntsc
Digital TV Atsc
Resolution and interlacing
Switch set to Jacks will output
Introduction
Video output options
Aspect ratio
Source Signal Monitor Format Options
TVs showing 169 programs
Dolby Digital
TVs showing 43 programs
Protect your components from power surges
Things to Consider Before Making Connections
Protect your components from overheating
Make strong connections
Connections & Setup
Insert the Access Card
Choose Your Connection
If your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables needed
Installing the batteries in the remote control
Jacks and cables
Use with audio cables for the audio signal
Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver
Optional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver
Connect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver
Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver
To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TV
Go to
Video Line Input Variations
For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVs
Connections & Setup
Connections & Setup
Good Analog Connection Composite Video
Connection 3 Directv HD Receiver + Analog TV/Monitor
Basic Analog Connection Coaxial Cable
Connections & Setup
Optional Connection 1 Directv HD Receiver + VCR
Optional Connections
Cables Audio/Video 2 sets and Coaxial
Setting the Digital Audio format
Cable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio
Making the Connection
To set the Digital Audio preference
Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor
Using Your Component
To enable the RF remote
Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna Connection
Setting up the VCR control
To Find the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor
Adjusting the satellite dish
Turning on your receiver for the first time
Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles
Checking the satellite signal strength
To check your satellite signal strength
Setting the dish type manually
To set the dish type manually
Using Auto Detection to set the dish type
Testing the Directv HD Receiver
Upgrades
To start the System Test
To set up the Local Network Programming menu option
Setting up local networks programming schedules
Scanning off-air and cable TV channels
Activating your Directv account
Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons
Using the Remote Control
Programming the Remote Control
Testing the Remote Control
Using Automatic Code Search
If the component you want to control does turn off
Using Direct Entry
Operating Other Components
Modes of Operation
To Operate the Component
Controlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver
Changing the RF Remote Control Code
To change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code
TV Codes
Code Lists
VCR Codes
DVD Codes
Audio Receivers
RCA & Dimensia Audio
Components
Channel Banner
Getting info on the program youre watching
Information icons
Special Features
Program Detail Screen
Full Channel Banner
Program Detail Screen actions
Finding out what’s on the Program Guides
Types of Guides
Surf Guide
Grid Guide
Using the Surf Guide
Setting the default Guide style
To set the default Guide style
Using the Grid Guide
Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide
Switching to another guide style
Tuning to a channel with the Grid Guide
Viewing the guide for a different time
Viewing a category of programs in the guide
Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide
Using the Logo Guide
Getting around in the Logo Guide
Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide
Switching to another guide style
Searching for programs in the guide
Searching by Credits, Title, or Text
Searching by Category
Scheduling program reminders and recording timers
Pay per view programs
Identifying and ordering pay per view programs
Reviewing your pay per view purchases
To order a pay per view program
Canceling a pay per view purchase
Viewing your Future Purchase list
Choosing an alternate audio format for a program
Changing the User setting
To change the audio format for a program you are watching
Main Menu items
Using the Menu System
Exiting a Screen
Using the Menu System
Program Guide
Profiles
Displaying Program Guides
Editing user profile names
Editing channel lists
Setting rating limits
To edit a channel list
Setting the rating limits for TV programs
TV-G
Setting rating limits for movies
Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases
Setting the screen color and translucency
Setting a pay per view spending limit
Setting the current user profile
Locking and unlocking your Directv System
To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps
Reading your mail
Setting system preferences
Purchases
Setting the screen format
Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides
To set the Screen Format preference
Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box
Setting the closed caption options
Setting the default screen color and translucency
Setting the default audio preference
To set a default screen color and translucency
To set the Default Audio preference
Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers
To turn the Caller ID feature on or off
Reviewing and controlling Caller ID
Reviewing your Caller ID list
Identifying callers
Auto Resolution Detection
Setting the Local Time options
To turn on the Auto Resolution feature
Installing a new Access Card
Viewing information on automatic system upgrades
Centering the Directv HD Receiver’s picture
To center the receiver’s picture on your monitor’s screen
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Front panel controls and lights
Back Panel Switches and Input/Output Jacks
Additional Information
FCC Customer Information
Directv HD Receiver Specifications
RCA Satellite Product System or Receiver Limited Warranty
What your warranty does not cover
Limitation of Warranty
How state law relates to warranty
Product Registration
Accessory Information
How To Order
Standard Audio/Video cable with
Optical Digital Audio cables
Index
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