DirecTV HIRD-B1 HUGHES-BRAND Directv System, What You Should Do First, How Does All This Work?

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THE HUGHES-BRAND

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DIRECTV SYSTEM

 

 

 

You did it! You’ve selected one of the most advanced digital video and audio components available today. You now have the capability to receive hundreds of channels of video programming, CD-quality audio, and data services.

What You Should Do First

Your DIRECTV System is both a complicated technical miracle and an easy to operate source of entertainment. You should complete the following steps to achieve the greatest performance from your system:

Read the included guides and manuals to familiarize yourself with the system.

Install your digital satellite receiver.

Install your satellite antenna and cable.

Align the antenna toward the satellite.

Arrange for programming from the service providers.

How Does All This Work?

Many film studios, news organizations and other broadcasters provide their video, audio, and data services to DIRECTV and USSB uplink centers.

These service providers then digitally transmit the

signals 22,300 miles in space to a grouping of high-

power satellites built by Hughes Electronics. These

satellites are co-located in geosynchronous orbit

22,300 miles above the earth. This means that after installation of the DIRECTV System, which includes aiming the dish at the satellites, no adjustment will be necessary to change channels because everything comes from the same locations in the sky. The dish never has to track the satellite, so there's no waiting for the picture to come in. From there the digital

signals are beamed back to earth where they are

received by your satellite dish antenna. The signals

then go into your digital satellite receiver where they

undergo extensive processing to determine if you are

authorized to have access to them. The signals are

then reconverted into high quality video and audio

that you can enjoy on your television. The telephone

connection is used by your digital satellite receiver

to report back to the service providers any purchase

activity.

The DIRECTV network

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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 HUGHES-BRAND Directv System What You Should Do FirstHow Does All This Work? Directv System Components Satellite AntennaDigital Satellite Receiver 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 SignalsInstalling Batteries in Your Remote Control Now You Can Turn It OnFinishing Up Front Panel vs. Remote Control Keys Controlling the Digital Satellite ReceiverBasic Navigation 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 Attaching the Antenna Assembly to the Mast or Pole Attaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support ArmAssembling the HANT-3S Antenna 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 LNBConnecting the Satellite Dish Routing the LNB Cable to the Satellite ReceiverPositioning the Satellite Dish Pointing the Dish Using the Box Method Page Ussb Authorizing Your ServicePage Watching Satellite Programming Basic Channel ChangingChannel Banner OneLine Guide Information BannerLogoBelt TurboTuneAlternate Services Alt. AudioData 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 MenuSetup Menu Places to go from the Setup MenuThings to do on the Main 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 MessageNew Card Places to go from the Purchases screenThings to do on the Purchases screen Locking Procedure Unlocking ProcedureLock/Unlock Preferences Places to go from the Preferences screenThings to do on 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 TestProgramming the Remote Control Programming Your Remote 8 ControlCode Scan 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