DirecTV HIRD-B1 manual Directv System Components, Satellite Antenna, Digital Satellite Receiver

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HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL

DIRECTV System Components

There are three main components of your DIRECTV System. They are the satellite antenna, the digital satellite receiver, and the remote control. Take a few minutes to read about each of these components.

The Satellite Antenna

The satellite antenna is the component that receives the digital signals. It must be mounted to a solid outdoor surface that allows a clear view of the southern sky.

The reflector is also known as a “dish.” At the end of a tubular arm that is attached to the dish, there is a low noise block (LNB). The mounting bracket and base make adjustments easy during installation. Once the dish has been properly positioned to point towards the satellites, you should never need to adjust it again.

DIRECT systems will have either a single LNB or a dual LNB. The single LNB has one connection, allowing use of a single digital satellite receiver. The dual LNB has two connections, allowing use of two digital satellite receivers, or more if you are using a switching distribution box.

The satellite antenna/dish.

This diagram is intended to identify the components of a satellite dish. The shapes and styles of your dish may differ in design.

The Digital Satellite Receiver

This digital satellite receiver is one of the smallest available. From the front panel keys almost every feature of your receiver can be accessed.

The power key (

) is used to turn your digital satellite receiver on and off. The power light

(located in the center) will illuminate when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the unit is on. Any off-air signal, such as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cable TV or local programming, connected to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the IN FROM ANT jack is passed through to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the OUT TO TV jack when the power is in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

off condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The information key (

) is used to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

display descriptions of satellite programs and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channels on your TV screen.

 

 

 

The front of the digital satellite receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

At any time, pressing the program guide key

() will initiate the display of the on-screen guide, where you can see a listing of all available programs, or will display the GUIDE MENU if pressed while displaying a program guide.

The four directional keys, up (), down (), left (), and right ( ), are used to move the highlight around the program guide and menus. They also provide access to the OneLine™ Guide and the LogoBelt™ when menus aren’t displayed.

The select key ( ) is used to specify that a highlighted guide or menu item selection is the one desired.

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Contents Model HIRD-B1 Directv or 1-800-204-USSB Important Safety Instructions Service Federal Comunications Commission FCC Regulatory Information Page Table of Contents Programming Your Remote Control What You Should Do First HUGHES-BRAND Directv SystemHow Does All This Work? Satellite Antenna Directv System ComponentsDigital Satellite Receiver HUGHES-BRAND Directv System Remote Control MoviesSetting UP Your Directv System Choosing the Best ConnectionsHook Up the Audio/S-video Signals Hook Up the Audio/Video SignalsHook Up the RF Signals Setting UP Your Directv SystemNow You Can Turn It On Installing Batteries in Your Remote ControlFinishing Up Controlling the Digital Satellite Receiver Front Panel vs. Remote Control KeysBasic Navigation Page Installing and Pointing Your 4 Satellite Dish Installation screen Determine Where to Point Your Satellite DishChoosing the Antenna Installation Site Alignment Result Pop-up PanelInstalling and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Page Selecting a Mounting Option Installing the Antenna onto a Wooden Surface Installation ProcedureInstalling and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Installing the Antenna onto a Brick Surface Installing the Antenna onto a Cinder Block Surface Toggler installation steps Installing the Antenna onto a Metal Pole Attaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support Arm Attaching the Antenna Assembly to the Mast or PoleAssembling the HANT-3S Antenna Grounding the Metal Pole Mount Grounding the Base PlateInstalling and Routing the LNB Coaxial Cable Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the LNB Attaching the LNB to the LNB Support ArmRouting the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver Connecting the Satellite DishPositioning the Satellite Dish Pointing the Dish Using the Box Method Page Authorizing Your Service UssbPage Basic Channel Changing Watching Satellite ProgrammingChannel Banner LogoBelt Information BannerOneLine Guide TurboTuneAlt. Audio Alternate ServicesData Page ON-SCREEN Guides Choosing the Guide StyleGeneral On-Screen Guide Features Using PreSelect to Schedule Programs for ViewingProgram Guide SM. Cell Program Guide LG. Cell Title Guide Logo GuideFiltering the Guides Theme FiltersChannel List Guide TimesDone Information ScreenClass Filters ViewPreSelect To View Cancel PreSelectCancel Purchase Buy $Show Times Your RECEIVER’S Menu System Menu OverviewMain Menu Places to go from the Main MenuPlaces to go from the Setup Menu Setup MenuThings to do on the Main Menu Scheduler Things to do on the Setup MenuCurrent settings overview Things to do on the Scheduler screenThings to do on the Check Mail screen Check MailPurchases MessagePlaces to go from the Purchases screen New CardThings to do on the Purchases screen Unlocking Procedure Locking ProcedureLock/Unlock Places to go from the Preferences screen PreferencesThings to do on the Preferences screen Advanced Preferences Things to do on the Advanced Preferences screenData Port Factory DefaultsLimits Phone PrefixMax Rating Channel ListsThings to do on the Limits screen Max SpendingPlaces to go from the Channel Lists screen Things to do on the Channel Lists screenPlaces to go from the Installation screen InstallationThings to do on the Turbotune Setup screen Things to do on the Installation screenPosition System TestThings to do on the System Test screen Receiver TestProgramming Your Remote 8 Control Programming the Remote ControlCode Scan Code Entry Brand TelevisionsAUX Using the Remote Control Controlling Other Components Using the AUX ButtonAssigning a Device to a Different Device Key Page Limited Warranty Revision a