RCA DTC210 user manual Dolby Digital, TVs showing 43 programs

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Introduction

16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs

For a wide-screen 16:9 TV, a standard 4:3 TV program is too tall to fit on the screen. The DIRECTV® HD Receiver gives you

3 ways to fix the problem:

Source Signal

16:9 Monitor Format Options

Pillar box

Full

Zoom

 

 

 

 

 

4:3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9

Not available

 

Not available

 

 

 

 

Note: You can set the color of the horizontal or vertical bars displayed for Letter box and Pillar box screen formats to either black or gray. See Chapter 61 for details.

Pillar box For 4:3 broadcasts, this setting places the image in the middle of the screen with empty panels on either side. This setting is not available for 16:9 broadcasts.

Full For 4:3 broadcasts, this setting stretches the image horizontally so that it fits on a 16:9 screen in its entirety and fills the entire 16:9 screen. The vertical scale of the image remains the same. For 16:9 broadcasts, this setting displays the image in its original format and aspect ratio.

Zoom The 4:3 image is magnified so that it fills the screen horizontally. The top and bottom of the image are cropped (or cut). This setting is not available for 16:9 broadcasts.

Note: You can also use the FORMAT button on your remote control to switch between the available screen formats.

Dolby Digital 5.1

Just as the ATSC has specified 1080i or 720p as the video formats required for HDTV, it has also specified Dolby Digital 5.1 as the recommended audio format. Dolby Digital 5.1 provides 5 discrete channels of digital audio information for use by A/ V receivers capable of decoding the 5.1 channel signal. The audio signals are broken into left-front, center, right-front, left- rear, right-rear and a low-frequency effects channel (designed for subwoofers). The result when connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup is a home theater experience that provides much of the dynamic range, 360-degree imaging, and sonic excitement of a real theater.

Not all Digital TV programming is broadcast using Dolby Digital 5.1. For DIRECTV® programming, you can see which programs are broadcast using this high-quality audio standard by checking the Info Banners and Program Guides for the

Dolby Digital icon ( ).

To take full advantage of the Dolby Digital 5.1 capabilities of your HD Receiver, you will need a Dolby Digital 5.1 compatible A/V receiver connected to the HD Receiver through the DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) jack or the DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) jack.

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Contents
Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual Personnel Important InformationImportant Safety Instructions Macrovision Information Trademark and copyright statementsProgram Recording Restrictions High definition broadcast copyright limitationsTable of Contents What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and Hdtv Analog TV Ntsc Digital TV AtscSwitch set to Jacks will output Resolution and interlacingIntroduction Video output optionsSource Signal Monitor Format Options Aspect ratioTVs showing 169 programs TVs showing 43 programs Dolby DigitalThings to Consider Before Making Connections Protect your components from power surgesProtect your components from overheating Make strong connectionsInsert the Access Card Connections & SetupChoose Your Connection If your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables neededJacks and cables Installing the batteries in the remote controlUse with audio cables for the audio signal Optional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver Connect the satellite signal to the HD ReceiverConnect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver Connect a phone line to the HD ReceiverGo to To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TVVideo 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 Cable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Setting the Digital Audio formatMaking the Connection To set the Digital Audio preferenceUsing Your Component Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control SensorTo enable the RF remote Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna ConnectionTo Find the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor Setting up the VCR controlTurning on your receiver for the first time Adjusting the satellite dishAcquiring the correct dish pointing angles To check your satellite signal strength Checking the satellite signal strengthTo set the dish type manually Setting 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 Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Testing the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlUsing Automatic Code Search If the component you want to control does turn offOperating Other Components Using Direct EntryModes 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 Audio Receivers DVD CodesRCA & Dimensia Audio ComponentsGetting info on the program youre watching Channel BannerInformation icons Program Detail Screen Special FeaturesFull Channel Banner Program Detail Screen actionsTypes of Guides Finding out what’s on the Program GuidesSurf Guide Grid GuideSetting the default Guide style Using the Surf GuideTo set the default Guide style Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide Using 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 Category Searching by Credits, Title, or TextScheduling program reminders and recording timers Identifying and ordering pay per view programs Pay per view programsReviewing your pay per view purchases To order a pay per view programViewing your Future Purchase list Canceling a pay per view purchaseChanging 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 Program Guide Using the Menu SystemProfiles Displaying Program GuidesEditing channel lists Editing user profile namesTo edit a channel list Setting rating limitsTV-G Setting the rating limits for TV programsAllowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting rating limits for moviesSetting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucencySetting the current user profile To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps Locking and unlocking your Directv SystemSetting 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 closed caption options Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar boxSetting the default audio preference Setting the default screen color and translucencyTo set a default screen color and translucency To set the Default Audio preferenceReviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Reviewing and controlling Caller ID To turn the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing your Caller ID list Identifying callersSetting the Local Time options Auto Resolution DetectionTo turn on the Auto Resolution feature Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Installing a new Access CardCentering 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 Limitation of Warranty What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Product RegistrationHow To Order Accessory InformationStandard Audio/Video cable with Optical Digital Audio cablesAtsc IndexThomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Tocom
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