Connections & Setup
6.Connect the audio from the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to your monitor.
Connect a pair of RCA-type cables to the AUDIO jacks in the COMPONENT VIDEO section of the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connect the other ends of the cables to the audio input jacks on the back of your TV, monitor (shown on the previous page) or audio receiver (not shown). Make sure you match the Left (white) output with the Left input and the Right (red) output with the Right input. See page 19 for instructions on how to connect a digital audio receiver to your HD Receiver.
7.Set the DTV OUTPUT switch on the HD Receiver to the Y PB PR setting.
8.Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch on the front panel.
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The RESOLUTION SELECT switch
The RESOLUTION SELECT switch is behind a flip-down door on the right side of the front panel of the HD receiver. To open this door, push firmly on the top right part of the door to unlatch it. Then, gently pull the door out and down. The front panel door will flip down.
Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch to the resolution setting that looks the best on your monitor or TV (see Chapter 1 for more information on resolutions).
Note: See your monitor or TV user’s guide for information regarding its native video resolution.
Close the flip-down door.
To watch the DIRECTV HD Receiver on your monitor or TV:
For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVs:
Press TV on the remote control that came with your HD Receiver. Then press the WHO•INPUT button on the remote until you see the signal from the HD Receiver on your TV or monitor.
For brands other than RCA, GE or Proscan:
Consult your TV Owner’s Manual.
If you cannot find your TV Owner’s Manual, you will have to investigate. You might access the TV’s video input channel by:
•pressing a button on the TV’s remote control, the HD Receiver’s remote control or on the front of the TV (see the box below)
•finding it through the TV’s menu system
•tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number (see the box below)
•going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV (see the box below)
Video Line Input Variations
Button/switch | Button on the | Channel # |
on the TV | TV Remote | |
VIDEO | VID 1 | 00 |
SIGNAL | LINE | 90 |
VID 1 | VID | 91 |
VID 2 | VIDEO | 92 |
TV/VIDEO | TV/VIDEO | |
S-VID | S-VID | VID 1 |
S-VIDEO | INPUT | VID 2 |
SOURCE
AUX
The box to the left lists of some of the different ways manufacturers label the video input channel. Once you’ve found the video input channel you want, press the DIRECTV button on the HD Receiver’s remote and use the number buttons to tune the HD Receiver to the desired channel.
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Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual
Personnel
Important Information
Important Safety Instructions
Macrovision Information
Trademark and copyright statements
Program Recording Restrictions
High definition broadcast copyright limitations
Table of Contents
What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming?
Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and Hdtv
Analog TV Ntsc
Digital TV Atsc
Switch set to Jacks will output
Resolution and interlacing
Introduction
Video output options
TVs showing 169 programs
Source Signal Monitor Format Options
Aspect ratio
TVs showing 43 programs
Dolby Digital
Things to Consider Before Making Connections
Protect your components from power surges
Protect your components from overheating
Make strong connections
Insert the Access Card
Connections & Setup
Choose Your Connection
If your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables needed
Jacks and cables
Installing the batteries in the remote control
Use with audio cables for the audio signal
Optional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver
Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver
Connect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver
Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver
Go to
To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TV
Video Line Input Variations
For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVs
Connections & Setup
Connections & Setup
Basic Analog Connection Coaxial Cable
Connection 3 Directv HD Receiver + Analog TV/Monitor
Good Analog Connection Composite Video
Connections & Setup
Cables Audio/Video 2 sets and Coaxial
Optional Connections
Optional Connection 1 Directv HD Receiver + VCR
Cable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio
Setting the Digital Audio format
Making the Connection
To set the Digital Audio preference
Using Your Component
Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor
To enable the RF remote
Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna Connection
To Find the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor
Setting up the VCR control
Turning on your receiver for the first time
Adjusting the satellite dish
Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles
To check your satellite signal strength
Checking the satellite signal strength
To set the dish type manually
Setting the dish type manually
Using Auto Detection to set the dish type
To start the System Test
Upgrades
Testing the Directv HD Receiver
Scanning off-air and cable TV channels
Setting up local networks programming schedules
To set up the Local Network Programming menu option
Activating your Directv account
Remote Control Buttons
Using the Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
Testing the Remote Control
Programming the Remote Control
Using Automatic Code Search
If the component you want to control does turn off
Operating Other Components
Using Direct Entry
Modes of Operation
To Operate the Component
To change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code
Changing the RF Remote Control Code
Controlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver
VCR Codes
Code Lists
TV Codes
Audio Receivers
DVD Codes
RCA & Dimensia Audio
Components
Information icons
Getting info on the program youre watching
Channel Banner
Program Detail Screen
Special Features
Full Channel Banner
Program Detail Screen actions
Types of Guides
Finding out what’s on the Program Guides
Surf Guide
Grid Guide
To set the default Guide style
Setting the default Guide style
Using the Surf Guide
Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide
Using the Grid Guide
Viewing the guide for a different time
Tuning to a channel with the Grid Guide
Switching to another guide style
Viewing a category of programs in the guide
Getting around in the Logo Guide
Using the Logo Guide
Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide
Searching for programs in the guide
Switching to another guide style
Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide
Searching by Category
Searching by Credits, Title, or Text
Scheduling program reminders and recording timers
Identifying and ordering pay per view programs
Pay per view programs
Reviewing your pay per view purchases
To order a pay per view program
Viewing your Future Purchase list
Canceling a pay per view purchase
To change the audio format for a program you are watching
Changing the User setting
Choosing an alternate audio format for a program
Exiting a Screen
Using the Menu System
Main Menu items
Program Guide
Using the Menu System
Profiles
Displaying Program Guides
Editing channel lists
Editing user profile names
To edit a channel list
Setting rating limits
TV-G
Setting the rating limits for TV programs
Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases
Setting rating limits for movies
Setting the current user profile
Setting a pay per view spending limit
Setting the screen color and translucency
To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps
Locking and unlocking your Directv System
Purchases
Setting system preferences
Reading your mail
To set the Screen Format preference
Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides
Setting the screen format
Setting the closed caption options
Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box
Setting the default audio preference
Setting the default screen color and translucency
To set a default screen color and translucency
To set the Default Audio preference
Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers
Reviewing and controlling Caller ID
To turn the Caller ID feature on or off
Reviewing your Caller ID list
Identifying callers
To turn on the Auto Resolution feature
Setting the Local Time options
Auto Resolution Detection
Viewing information on automatic system upgrades
Installing a new Access Card
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
Limitation of Warranty
What your warranty does not cover
How state law relates to warranty
Product Registration
How To Order
Accessory Information
Standard Audio/Video cable with
Optical Digital Audio cables
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Index
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