DirecTV HIRD-B1 manual Directv or 1-800-204-USSB

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Software contained in the receiver and this manual is copyright © 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 by Hughes Network Systems. Some features are patent pending. WatchWord, PreSelect, LogoBelt, TurboTune, and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems. DIRECTV and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a Hughes Electronics Company and are used with permission. USSB and USSB Entertainment Plus are registered trademarks of U. S. Satellite Broadcasting Company, Inc. NFL Sunday Ticket is a registered trademark of the NFL Enterprises, L.P. NBA League Pass is a trademark of NBA Properties, Inc. NHL Center Ice is a registered trademark of the National Hockey League. ESPN Full Court is a trademark of ESPN Enterprises, Inc. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of ESPN, Inc. MLB Extra InningsSM is an official service mark of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. All other trademarks and service arks are the property of their respective owners.

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Disclaimer—Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No warranty of any kind is made with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

StarSight Information—StarSight®features licensed under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,706,121; 5,151,789; 5,335,277; 5,353,121; 5,479,266; 5,479,268; and 5,532,754. Use rights reserved.

Macrovision Information—This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for noncommercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note on Recording Programming—Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home taping of copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is permissible to record for personal use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must act responsibly in this area - check into the matter if you are unsure.

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Satellite Programming—For subscription information, or to resolve problems related to satellite programming, call the service providers, including DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) and USSB at 1-800-204-USSB (8772).

Hardware and Installation—To arrange for professional installation of your DIRECTV System, ask questions, or to resolve problems related to your DIRECTV System, contact your dealer. If additional information is needed, please contact the Customer Care Center toll free at 1-800-274-8995.

Hughes Customer Care Center

1-800-274-8995

Subscriptions and PPV

1-800-DIRECTV or 1-800-204-USSB

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION FOR WARRANTY

System Model #: HSYS- ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Receiver Model #: HIRD- B1

Receiver Serial #: ___________________________

Access Card #: __________ __________ __________

LNB Model #: _______________________________

LNB Serial #: ________________________________

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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 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 SystemFinishing 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 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 Assembling the HANT-3S Antenna Attaching the Antenna Assembly to the Mast or PoleAttaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support Arm 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 ArmPositioning the Satellite Dish Connecting the Satellite DishRouting the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver Pointing the Dish Using the Box Method Page Authorizing Your Service UssbPage Channel Banner Watching Satellite ProgrammingBasic Channel Changing LogoBelt Information BannerOneLine Guide TurboTuneData Alternate ServicesAlt. Audio 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 MenuThings to do on the Main Menu Setup MenuPlaces to go from the Setup 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 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 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 TestCode Scan Programming the Remote ControlProgramming Your Remote 8 Control 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