RCA HD Receiver manual Your NEW Access Card, Running the System Test

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GETTING ASSISTANCE

4.Use the arrows and OK button on the remote control to highlight and toggle between the satellites (available if you have specified that you have an elliptical, DIRECTV dish). Try to achieve the peak signal for each.

Important

Changing transponders is not the same as fine-tuning the dish. Although the signal strength may change, this may be due to different transponder power levels.

YOUR NEW ACCESS CARD

Periodically, your program provider may issue you a replacement access card if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. The New Access Card Setup screen allows you to transfer the information from the old card onto the new one. The access card fits into the HD receiver through the back panel.

To replace the card:

1.Select Assistance from the main menu.

2.Select New Access Card.

3.Follow the on-screen directions to validate the new card.

RUNNING THE SYSTEM TEST

The System Test display screen is accessed through the Assistance menu and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the DIRECTV System, if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming.

You should use this feature to get your access card number or when your television doesn’t seem to be receiving satellite signals correctly.

A message screen appears when you select System Test from the Assistance menu. This message tells you whether the system passed each test. If your system fails the test, run the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem.

Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings. Note that if you do not subscribe to DIRECTV® programming or do not have your satellite dish antenna installed, the test will fail.

See the section “Setup and Connections” for details about where to insert your access card.

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Notice Important InformationTable of Contents Audio Controls and Timers System Options and Preferences Getting Started Welcome to High DefinitionSetup and Connections Setup and ConnectionsGetting Started Connect Your HD Receiver to Other Components Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Unpack the SystemJacks and Cables Front of the HD Receiver Back of the HD Receiver HD Receiver and Regular TV or Monitor Basic Connection Using a Regular TV or MonitorTo make the connection HD Receiver and Multimedia or HD Monitor Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD MonitorHD Receiver, Regular TV or Monitor, and VCR Advanced Connection Using a Regular TV or MonitorSetup and Connections HD Receiver, Multimedia or HD Monitor, and VCR Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD MonitorPlease Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack To Watch Your VCR If you are using a regular TV or monitorIf you are using a Multimedia or HD monitor To Watch Television or Directv ProgrammingSelect a Screen Format Place Batteries in the Remote ControlRUN Interactive Setup Plug in and Turn on the SystemConnect the VCR Controller HOW to Locate the VCR’S Remote Control SensorHOW to Select a VCR Type Set VCR Type Codes Order ProgrammingHOW to USE Your Universal Remote Using the RemoteUsing the Remote LED Remote Control ButtonsUsing the Remote Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlRemote Control Codes Using the Remote to Control a ComponentUsing Direct Entry IMA Basic Operation HOW to USE Your HD ReceiverBasic Operation About the Channel Banner Changing Between Directv and TV Viewing When viewing Directv programmingWhen you want to watch a digital or analog TV channel When you want to watch a Directv channelChanging Channels What is a Program GUIDE? Using the Program GuidesUsing the Program Guides Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of the TV Program Guide Anatomy of the Directv Program Guide Scroll channel by channel Tuning to a ProgramGetting around in the Guides Point to channels with the number buttonsGrid Guide Using the Guide ButtonDetail Guide SurfGuide Directv onlyOther Guides Icon Sorting the Directv Programming Guide Exiting a Program GuideSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Movies Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by TopicsListing ALL Directv Programming Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by SportsSorting the Directv Programming Guide Alphabetically Finding Directv Programs Using Scout Down Arrow Other IconsExit HelpSome Advanced Features Audio Controls and TimersAudio Controls and Timers Requirements for receiving Dolby Digital sound Audio ControlsOptical Output About Dolby Digital SoundConnections Please Read Before Using Digital Audio Out JackAudio Language SAP Second Audio ProgramEditing or Canceling a Timer Timers FeatureSetting UP Timer Recordings Recording with TimerSchedule a Timer with the Record Button Using the Profiles Using the ProfilesWHAT’S a PROFILE? About Profiles Directv SetupEditing Channels in a Directv List Selecting or Deleting ALL Directv Channels Setting the Directv Spending LimitTip Select Directv Setup Setting the Directv Rating LimitDon’t forget about the Clear button TV SetupEditing Channels in a TV List Selecting or Deleting ALL TV ChannelsLanguage L, explicit sexual activity S, or graphic violence Setting the TV RatingLanguage L, some sexual situations S, or moderate violence To set TV programming limits Rating Limit ScreenViewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking AGE-BASED RatingsViewing Specific Content Themes Blocking Specific Content ThemesBlocking Movie Ratings Setting the Movie RatingBlocking Unrated TV Shows Viewing Moving RatingsChoosing Your Profile Locking and Unlocking a User Profile Don’t Forget Your PasswordUnlocking the System Locking the SystemPreferences More Advanced FeaturesSystem Options and Preferences System OptionsChanging the Signal Type Changing the Signal SourceSET VCR Type Channel SearchChecking Your Mail MailboxPreviewing and Purchasing Purchases PAY PER View ProgramsTo preview a movie or event Using the Purchases Menu Using the Attractions GuideReviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Setting the Time and DateColor Scheme Using the Preferences MenuDefault Guide Choosing AN Output ChannelCaption Display Screen FormatWith a 43 Ratio TV or Monitor With a 169 ratio TV or MonitorCaption Mode Using FetchGetting Assistance Help with Using HD ReceiverGetting Assistance Running the Interactive Setup Selecting Dish Type Getting Antenna InformationPeak Signal Using the ON-SCREEN Signal MeterFind Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Running the System Test Your NEW Access CardOFF-AIR Guides UpgradesAdditional Information ReferenceReference Troubleshooting TV turns on or changes channels unexpectedly Problems with your system passwordHD receiver will not turn on Turns off while playingRCA High Definition HD Digital Receiver Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover FCC Registration Information Radio Interference Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/Video Accessory InformationStandard Audio/Video cable with Monaural VCR Dubbing AudioPlease complete other side also Amplified VHF/UHF/FMPlacing an Order Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PAReference Atsc IndexNtsc VCR Page 20%