RCA DTC210 Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and Hdtv, Analog TV Ntsc, Digital TV Atsc

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Chapter 1: Introduction

What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV® HD Receiver?

Your HD (High-Definition) Receiver lets you receive television programs from a wide range of sources, and display them on virtually any TV or monitor.

Using the AIR IN, SATELLITE IN, and CABLE IN jacks on the back of the HD Receiver, you can receive television programs from:

HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV® programming via digital satellites (through the SATELLITE IN jack).

Local off-air analog television broadcasts (NTSC), and local off-air digital broadcasts (ATSC) (through the AIR IN jack).

Unscrambled analog cable TV services for unscrambled cable programming (through the CABLE IN jack).

To view cable TV or DIRECTV programming, programming subscriptions are also required.

Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV

The following list shows the differences between the types of signals your HD Receiver can decode.

Analog TV – NTSC

Analog TV is the TV you’re probably most familiar with. Most of the TV broadcasts you receive via a standard off-air antenna or from your local cable company are analog TV broadcasts. NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) refers to the group that first established the standards used for conventional analog television broadcasts and TV equipment.

Digital TV – ATSC

Digital television (sometimes called DTV) is a newer method of broadcasting TV signals that delivers higher quality audio and video. Digital TV is broadcast in two sets of formats, SDTV and HDTV. ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) has been working to establish the standards for digital television broadcasts and digital television equipment — including both SDTV and HDTV.

SDTV

SDTV is a digital TV format that provides a high quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on standard TV sets (see more on resolutions on the next page).

HDTV

HDTV is a digital TV format that provides the highest quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on computer monitors and HDTV-ready TV displays.

What equipment is required to view HDTV programming?

To view HDTV programming, you'll need a television set or HD monitor in addition to your HD Receiver. For access to DIRECTV High-Definition programming, you'll need a triple LNB Multi-Satellite antenna, along with a DIRECTV HD Receiver and an HD monitor.

To receive analog and digital off-air television broadcasts, you’ll need an off-air antenna (reception may vary based on geographic location). To receive cable TV programming, you’ll need a cable TV connection (provided by your local cable TV service provider).

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Contents Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual Important Information PersonnelImportant Safety Instructions Program Recording Restrictions Trademark and copyright statementsMacrovision Information High definition broadcast copyright limitationsTable of Contents Analog TV Ntsc Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HdtvWhat equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Digital TV AtscIntroduction Resolution and interlacingSwitch set to Jacks will output Video output optionsSource Signal Monitor Format Options Aspect ratioTVs showing 169 programs Dolby Digital TVs showing 43 programsProtect your components from overheating Protect your components from power surgesThings to Consider Before Making Connections Make strong connectionsChoose Your Connection Connections & SetupInsert the Access Card 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 a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver Connect the satellite signal to the HD ReceiverOptional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver Connect a phone line to the HD ReceiverVideo Line Input Variations To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TVGo to 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 Making the Connection Setting the Digital Audio formatCable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio To set the Digital Audio preferenceTo enable the RF remote Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control SensorUsing Your Component 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 Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control If the component you want to control does turn offModes of Operation Using Direct EntryOperating Other Components 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 RCA & Dimensia Audio DVD CodesAudio Receivers ComponentsGetting info on the program youre watching Channel BannerInformation icons Full Channel Banner Special FeaturesProgram Detail Screen Program Detail Screen actionsSurf Guide Finding out what’s on the Program GuidesTypes of Guides 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 Reviewing your pay per view purchases Pay per view programsIdentifying and ordering pay per view programs 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 Profiles Using the Menu SystemProgram Guide 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 optionsTo set a default screen color and translucency Setting the default screen color and translucencySetting the default audio preference To set the Default Audio preferenceReviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Reviewing your Caller ID list To turn the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing and controlling Caller ID Identifying callersSetting the Local Time options Auto Resolution DetectionTo turn on the Auto Resolution feature Centering the Directv HD Receiver’s picture Installing a new Access CardViewing information on automatic system upgrades 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 How state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty Product RegistrationStandard Audio/Video cable with Accessory InformationHow To Order Optical Digital Audio cablesIndex AtscThomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Tocom