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Introduction
Resolution and interlacing
Two of the elements that determine the quality of a TV picture are resolution and interlacing.
•Resolution: For TV equipment and broadcasts, resolution is defined by the number of horizontal lines displayed to make up each frame of a video image. The more lines of resolution used to draw each frame of video, the more detailed and sharp the picture will be. Standard TV resolution uses 480 horizontal lines to make up each frame of video. HDTV uses either 720 lines or 1080 lines to make each video frame.
•Interlacing: When TVs display video, they display a new video frame at a rate that is faster than your eye can see (from 24 to 60 frames per second, depending on the TV and broadcast). Interlacing refers to whether each of those frames contains all of the lines of video for each frame or every other line. Interlaced signals take every other line from 2 frames of video (each lasting 1/60th of a second), and combine them into one frame lasting 1/30th of a second. In non-interlaced video, (referred to as progressive scan video), video frames are displayed every 1/60th of a second containing all of the lines of video information for each frame.
The specifications for video resolutions are usually stated by giving the number of horizontal lines, followed by either the letter i, for interlaced video, or p for progressive scan video. Most standard TV broadcasts are 480i (480 lines of interlaced video resolution). Some DVDs and non-HDTV digital TV broadcasts use 480p. The ATSC specification for HDTV broadcasts and equipment requires either 1080i or 720p.
Video output options
The DIRECTV® HD Receiver is able to receive broadcasts in any of the resolutions mentioned above. It can also display programs on TVs or monitors capable of displaying any of those resolutions. To set up your HD Receiver to handle the combinations of incoming video formats and TV display capabilities, set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch on the front panel (see page 69 for more information) to match the highest resolution your TV or monitor is capable of displaying. (If you’re not sure about your TV’s resolution, see your TV’s manual for this specification.) The HD Receiver will then do the appropriate conversion from input signal format to display format.
The table below details the results you get with each combination of input signal format and TV display format.
For 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i signals
With the RESOLUTION SELECT | The Component, RGB and DVI | The Video Out, TV Out and |
switch set to: | jacks will output: | S-Video jacks will output: |
1080i | 1080i | 480i |
720p | 720p | 480i |
480p/i | 480p | 480i |
Note for DVI Output users: If you've used the DVI output to connect the HD Receiver to your monitor, you can use the Auto Resolution feature to get the best resolution supported by your monitor automatically, without having to set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch (see page 65 for instructions on turning Auto Resolution on). The Auto Resolution feature may not work with all monitors.
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Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual
Personnel
Important Information
Important Safety Instructions
High definition broadcast copyright limitations
Trademark and copyright statements
Macrovision Information
Program Recording Restrictions
Table of Contents
Digital TV Atsc
Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and Hdtv
What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming?
Analog TV Ntsc
Video output options
Resolution and interlacing
Switch set to Jacks will output
Introduction
Aspect ratio
Source Signal Monitor Format Options
TVs showing 169 programs
TVs showing 43 programs
Dolby Digital
Make strong connections
Protect your components from power surges
Things to Consider Before Making Connections
Protect your components from overheating
If your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables needed
Connections & Setup
Insert the Access Card
Choose Your Connection
Jacks and cables
Installing the batteries in the remote control
Use with audio cables for the audio signal
Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver
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
For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVs
To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TV
Go to
Video Line Input Variations
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
To set the Digital Audio preference
Setting the Digital Audio format
Cable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio
Making the Connection
Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna Connection
Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor
Using Your Component
To enable the RF remote
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
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
Remote Control Buttons
Using the Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
If the component you want to control does turn off
Programming the Remote Control
Testing the Remote Control
Using Automatic Code Search
To Operate the Component
Using Direct Entry
Operating Other Components
Modes of Operation
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
Components
DVD Codes
Audio Receivers
RCA & Dimensia Audio
Channel Banner
Getting info on the program youre watching
Information icons
Program Detail Screen actions
Special Features
Program Detail Screen
Full Channel Banner
Grid Guide
Finding out what’s on the Program Guides
Types of Guides
Surf Guide
Using the Surf Guide
Setting the default Guide style
To set the default Guide style
Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide
Using 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 Category
Searching by Credits, Title, or Text
Scheduling program reminders and recording timers
To order a pay per view program
Pay per view programs
Identifying and ordering pay per view programs
Reviewing your pay per view purchases
Viewing your Future Purchase list
Canceling a pay per view purchase
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
Displaying Program Guides
Using the Menu System
Program Guide
Profiles
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 screen color and translucency
Setting a pay per view spending limit
Setting the current user profile
To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps
Locking and unlocking your Directv System
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 closed caption options
Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box
To set the Default Audio preference
Setting the default screen color and translucency
Setting the default audio preference
To set a default screen color and translucency
Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers
Identifying callers
To turn the Caller ID feature on or off
Reviewing and controlling Caller ID
Reviewing your Caller ID list
Auto Resolution Detection
Setting the Local Time options
To turn on the Auto Resolution feature
To center the receiver’s picture on your monitor’s screen
Installing a new Access Card
Viewing information on automatic system upgrades
Centering the Directv HD Receiver’s picture
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
Product Registration
What your warranty does not cover
Limitation of Warranty
How state law relates to warranty
Optical Digital Audio cables
Accessory Information
How To Order
Standard Audio/Video cable with
Atsc
Index
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