Using the Remote Control
Programming the Remote Control
The DIRECTV® HD Receiver’s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and Proscan components; it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers’ brands.
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Testing the Remote Control
To determine whether the universal remote control needs to be programmed, turn a component on, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button. Then press the ON•OFF or CH + and CH - buttons to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed for VCR mode. Repeat for other components and modes.
There are two ways to program the remote control: Automatic Code Search or Direct Entry.
Using Automatic Code Search
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control many of the components connected to your TV. If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press the EXIT button until the component button you’re trying to program is no longer lit.
1.Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, DVD player, etc.)
2.Press and hold the button you want to program. While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until all of the component buttons (VCR, TV, DVD, DIRECTV, AUX1 and AUX2) flash. Then, release both buttons.
Note: The AUX1 and AUX2 buttons will only search through the codes for their default type of component during the automatic code search
–satellite and HD Receivers for AUX1 and audio components for AUX2. If you want to use these buttons for a different type of component – for example, a DVD player for AUX1 – then use direct entry to program these buttons. See the next page for more information.
Note:
The DIRECTV button cannot be programmed.
3.Point the remote at the component, press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds or until the component button you’re trying to program stops flashing.
At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program, so keep pointing it at the component. If, after five seconds, the component you want to control does not turn off, press and release PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.
Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the component turns off or until all of the component buttons on the remote flash 4 times in unison. If the component has not turned off by the time all the component buttons on the remote control flash 4 times in unison, then the remote cannot control that particular component. The remote exits auto code search.
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 component button you’re trying to program on the remote control turns off. This saves the code to that button.
Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual
Important Information
Personnel
Important Safety Instructions
Program Recording Restrictions
Trademark and copyright statements
Macrovision Information
High definition broadcast copyright limitations
Table of Contents
Analog TV Ntsc
Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and Hdtv
What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming?
Digital TV Atsc
Introduction
Resolution and interlacing
Switch set to Jacks will output
Video output options
Aspect ratio
Source Signal Monitor Format Options
TVs showing 169 programs
Dolby Digital
TVs showing 43 programs
Protect your components from overheating
Protect your components from power surges
Things to Consider Before Making Connections
Make strong connections
Choose Your Connection
Connections & Setup
Insert the Access Card
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 a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver
Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver
Optional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver
Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver
Video Line Input Variations
To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TV
Go to
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
Making the Connection
Setting the Digital Audio format
Cable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio
To set the Digital Audio preference
To enable the RF remote
Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor
Using Your Component
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
Using Automatic Code Search
Programming the Remote Control
Testing the Remote Control
If the component you want to control does turn off
Modes of Operation
Using Direct Entry
Operating Other Components
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
RCA & Dimensia Audio
DVD Codes
Audio Receivers
Components
Channel Banner
Getting info on the program youre watching
Information icons
Full Channel Banner
Special Features
Program Detail Screen
Program Detail Screen actions
Surf Guide
Finding out what’s on the Program Guides
Types of Guides
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
Reviewing your pay per view purchases
Pay per view programs
Identifying and ordering pay per view programs
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
Profiles
Using the Menu System
Program Guide
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
To set a default screen color and translucency
Setting the default screen color and translucency
Setting the default audio preference
To set the Default Audio preference
Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers
Reviewing your Caller ID list
To turn the Caller ID feature on or off
Reviewing and controlling Caller ID
Identifying callers
Auto Resolution Detection
Setting the Local Time options
To turn on the Auto Resolution feature
Centering the Directv HD Receiver’s picture
Installing a new Access Card
Viewing information on automatic system upgrades
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
How state law relates to warranty
What your warranty does not cover
Limitation of Warranty
Product Registration
Standard Audio/Video cable with
Accessory Information
How To Order
Optical Digital Audio cables
Index
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