RCA DTC210 user manual Turning on your receiver for the first time, Adjusting the satellite dish

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Connections & Setup

Turning on your receiver for the first time

You have completed the connection steps and are ready to start using your DIRECTV® HD

Receiver. The first step is to turn on the HD Receiver.

1.Turn on your TV and set it to display the signal from your HD Receiver.

If you connected the HD Receiver to video input jacks on your TV, you will need to set your TV to display the input from these jacks. Usually this is done by pressing a VIDEO, INPUT, or MODE button on your TV’s remote control. (See page 13 or the manual for your TV if you need help.)

If you connected the HD Receiver to an RF-type input jack, you will need to tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how the CH 3/4 switch on the back of the HD Receiver is set). If you connected the HD Receiver to a VCR using the optional connection described on page 18, make sure VCR is in TV mode or turned off.

2.Press the ON•OFF button on the HD Receiver’s remote control or POWER on the front of the HD Receiver (the light on the front panel turns on).

If this is the first time you have turned on your HD Receiver, it will take a few moments to acquire the program guide from the satellite. During this process, the progress screen shown on the left appears.

When the program guide has been fully acquired, the progress screen clears and the TV screen is displayed. You are ready to continue setting up your DIRECTV® System.

Adjusting the satellite dish

If the DIRECTV® HD Receiver is able to acquire the program guide and display TV programs, your satellite dish is set up and working. You can skip ahead to the section on Setting the dish type on page 25.

If your receiver cannot acquire the program guide, and you intend to watch DIRECTV® programming, you may need to adjust the way your satellite dish is installed. To do this, first make sure your TV and HD Receiver are turned on and connected to each other properly. Then follow the instructions below to use your HD Receiver’s menu system to set up your satellite dish.

The Installation option in the System Setup menu provides access to a variety of important setup controls. The first of these is the Dish Setup menu. The Dish Setup menu allows you to:

•acquire the exact azimuth, elevation, and tilt angles to help you point your dish accurately based on your ZIP code,

•check the setup of your satellite dish using an on-screen signal meter,

•set the dish type (to tell your HD Receiver what kind of satellite dish you're using), and

•set your dish type automatically.

The following sections explain each of these procedures.

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Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual Important Information PersonnelImportant Safety Instructions Trademark and copyright statements Macrovision InformationProgram Recording Restrictions High definition broadcast copyright limitationsTable of Contents Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and Hdtv What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming?Analog TV Ntsc Digital TV AtscResolution and interlacing Switch set to Jacks will outputIntroduction Video output optionsSource Signal Monitor Format Options Aspect ratioTVs showing 169 programs Dolby Digital TVs showing 43 programsProtect your components from power surges Things to Consider Before Making ConnectionsProtect your components from overheating Make strong connectionsConnections & Setup Insert the Access CardChoose Your Connection If your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables neededInstalling the batteries in the remote control Jacks and cablesUse with audio cables for the audio signal Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver Optional Connect an off-air signal to the HD ReceiverConnect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver Connect a phone line to the HD ReceiverTo watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TV Go toVideo Line Input Variations For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVsConnections & Setup Connections & Setup Connection 3 Directv HD Receiver + Analog TV/Monitor Good Analog Connection Composite VideoBasic Analog Connection Coaxial Cable Connections & Setup Optional Connections Optional Connection 1 Directv HD Receiver + VCRCables 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 preferenceLocating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor Using Your ComponentTo enable the RF remote Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna ConnectionSetting up the VCR control To Find the VCR’s Remote Control SensorAdjusting the satellite dish Turning on your receiver for the first timeAcquiring the correct dish pointing angles Checking the satellite signal strength To check your satellite signal strengthSetting the dish type manually To set the dish type manuallyUsing Auto Detection to set the dish type Upgrades Testing the Directv HD ReceiverTo start the System Test Setting up local networks programming schedules To set up the Local Network Programming menu optionScanning off-air and cable TV channels Activating your Directv account Using the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsUsing the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control Testing the Remote ControlUsing Automatic Code Search If the component you want to control does turn offUsing Direct Entry Operating Other ComponentsModes of Operation To Operate the ComponentChanging the RF Remote Control Code Controlling a Second RCA Satellite ReceiverTo change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code Code Lists TV CodesVCR Codes DVD Codes Audio ReceiversRCA & Dimensia Audio ComponentsGetting info on the program youre watching Channel BannerInformation icons Special Features Program Detail ScreenFull Channel Banner Program Detail Screen actionsFinding out what’s on the Program Guides Types of GuidesSurf Guide Grid GuideSetting the default Guide style Using the Surf GuideTo set the default Guide style Using the Grid Guide Displaying and clearing the Grid GuideTuning to a channel with the Grid Guide Switching to another guide styleViewing the guide for a different time Viewing a category of programs in the guide Using the Logo Guide Displaying and clearing the Logo GuideGetting around in the Logo Guide Switching to another guide style Tuning to a channel with the Logo GuideSearching for programs in the guide Searching by Credits, Title, or Text Searching by CategoryScheduling program reminders and recording timers Pay per view programs Identifying and ordering pay per view programsReviewing your pay per view purchases To order a pay per view programCanceling a pay per view purchase Viewing your Future Purchase listChanging the User setting Choosing an alternate audio format for a programTo change the audio format for a program you are watching Using the Menu System Main Menu itemsExiting a Screen Using the Menu System Program GuideProfiles Displaying Program GuidesEditing user profile names Editing channel listsSetting rating limits To edit a channel listSetting the rating limits for TV programs TV-GSetting rating limits for movies Allowing or blocking pay per view purchasesSetting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucencySetting the current user profile Locking and unlocking your Directv System To lock or unlock the system, follow these stepsSetting system preferences Reading your mailPurchases Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides Setting the screen formatTo set the Screen Format preference Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the closed caption optionsSetting the default screen color and translucency Setting the default audio preferenceTo set a default screen color and translucency To set the Default Audio preferenceReviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers To turn the Caller ID feature on or off Reviewing and controlling Caller IDReviewing your Caller ID list Identifying callersSetting the Local Time options Auto Resolution DetectionTo turn on the Auto Resolution feature Installing a new Access Card Viewing information on automatic system upgradesCentering the Directv HD Receiver’s picture To center the receiver’s picture on your monitor’s screenTroubleshooting 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 WarrantyHow state law relates to warranty Product RegistrationAccessory Information How To OrderStandard Audio/Video cable with Optical Digital Audio cablesIndex AtscThomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Tocom
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