DirecTV HIRD-B1 Controlling the Digital Satellite Receiver, Front Panel vs. Remote Control Keys

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CONTROLLING THE DIGITAL SATELLITE 3

RECEIVER

Now it is Time for You to Take Control! You are the master of your digital satellite receiver. It does what you tell it to do. Take a few minutes to read through this chapter to begin to understand how to “drive” your system. Let’s begin with a few simple rules. First, there is nothing that you can do, using the front panel keys or the remote control keys, which could harm your digital satellite receiver in any way. Once you understand the capabilities and options available in your receiver, you’ll be able to undo any changes or settings that you make.

The next important rule is to have fun! The features of your digital satellite receiver are intended to make watching TV more enjoyable. It isn’t necessary to know everything your system can do right away. Learn the capabilities a little at a time. As you use your digital satellite receiver, the techniques to control it will become second nature.

Front Panel vs. Remote Control Keys

The front panel provides all of the basic controls needed to access and use the primary features of the digital satellite receiver. The remote control has many more keys to provide shortcuts or access to extended features of the digital satellite receiver. Most of the remote control keys can also be used to control other components in your entertainment system. For this reason, you must remember to press the “SAT” key, putting the remote control in satellite mode, when you want to control your digital satellite receiver.

Basic Navigation

The most common digital satellite receiver related keys that you will use are , , , , and . Four distinct keys on the digital satellite receiver front panel represent the direction keys. On the remote control the top, bottom, left and right sides of the large disk represent the direction keys. These keys are primarily used to move the highlight (also known as a cursor) around the screen. The key should be pressed to indicate that a highlighted item is the one that you wish to choose.

Another key you will be using frequently is the key, located on both the front panel of the digital satellite receiver as well as on the remote control. This key is used when you want to display the

current on-screen guide. Once you are in the guide, pressing the key while a program title is highlighted will display the Guide pop-up menu.

One additional key that appears on both the front panel and the remote control is the key. This key is used to retrieve descriptive information about a currently airing event and to provide access to scheduling information (and purchasing information for PPVs) about highlighted programs in the on-screen guide.

The final key that appears on both the remote control and the front panel is the key. Make sure

the remote control is in SAT mode for the key to apply to the digital satellite receiver. When you power the digital satellite receiver off, is has not actually stopped using electricity. Rather, it goes into a standby mode that enables it to continue to monitor data being sent from the service providers,

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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 How Does All This Work? HUGHES-BRAND Directv SystemWhat You Should Do First Digital Satellite Receiver Directv System ComponentsSatellite Antenna HUGHES-BRAND Directv System Movies Remote ControlChoosing the Best Connections Setting UP Your Directv SystemHook Up the Audio/Video Signals Hook Up the Audio/S-video SignalsSetting UP Your Directv System Hook Up the RF SignalsFinishing Up Installing Batteries in Your Remote ControlNow You Can Turn It On Basic Navigation Front Panel vs. Remote Control KeysControlling the Digital Satellite Receiver Page Installing and Pointing Your 4 Satellite Dish Choosing the Antenna Installation Site Determine Where to Point Your Satellite DishInstallation screen Alignment Result Pop-up PanelInstalling and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Page Selecting a Mounting Option Installation Procedure Installing the Antenna onto a Wooden SurfaceInstalling 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 Assembling the HANT-3S Antenna Attaching the Antenna Assembly to the Mast or PoleAttaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support Arm Grounding the Base Plate Grounding the Metal Pole MountInstalling and Routing the LNB Coaxial Cable Attaching the LNB to the LNB Support Arm Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the LNBPositioning the Satellite Dish Connecting the Satellite DishRouting the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver Pointing the Dish Using the Box Method Page Ussb Authorizing Your ServicePage Channel Banner Watching Satellite ProgrammingBasic Channel Changing OneLine Guide Information BannerLogoBelt TurboTuneData Alternate ServicesAlt. Audio Page Choosing the Guide Style ON-SCREEN GuidesUsing PreSelect to Schedule Programs for Viewing General On-Screen Guide FeaturesProgram Guide SM. Cell Program Guide LG. Cell Logo Guide Title GuideTheme Filters Filtering the GuidesGuide Times Channel ListClass Filters Information ScreenDone ViewCancel Purchase Cancel PreSelectPreSelect To View Buy $Show Times Menu Overview Your RECEIVER’S Menu SystemPlaces to go from the Main Menu Main MenuThings to do on the Main Menu Setup MenuPlaces to go from the Setup Menu Current settings overview Things to do on the Setup MenuScheduler Things to do on the Scheduler screenPurchases Check MailThings to do on the Check Mail screen MessageThings to do on the Purchases screen New CardPlaces to go from the Purchases screen Lock/Unlock Locking ProcedureUnlocking Procedure Things to do on the Preferences screen PreferencesPlaces to go from the Preferences screen Things to do on the Advanced Preferences screen Advanced PreferencesLimits Factory DefaultsData Port Phone PrefixThings to do on the Limits screen Channel ListsMax Rating Max SpendingThings to do on the Channel Lists screen Places to go from the Channel Lists screenThings to do on the Turbotune Setup screen InstallationPlaces to go from the Installation screen Things to do on the Installation screenThings to do on the System Test screen System TestPosition Receiver TestCode Scan Programming the Remote ControlProgramming Your Remote 8 Control Brand Televisions Code EntryAUX Controlling Other Components Using the AUX Button Using the Remote ControlAssigning a Device to a Different Device Key Page Limited Warranty Revision a