DirecTV HIRD-D01 Things to do in the Setup Menu, Things to do in the Scheduler screen

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The SCHEDULER screen

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Things to do in the SETUP MENU

Current settings overview

An overview of the current settings can be reviewed without having to access each associated screen.

Scheduler

The digital satellite receiver is equipped with a SCHEDULER that allows up to 32 events to be programmed. The SCHEDULER can be used to automatically tune

to a program at a specific date and time or at a specific time on a repeating basis.

You may choose to also program your VCR’s built-in timer to achieve unattended recording.

Things to do in the SCHEDULER screen

The EVENT TIMER screen displays up to seven rows of events.

You can use the key to scroll through the events.

Editing an event

The “Events” portion of the screen displays up to seven previously scheduled events at one time. If more than seven events are already

scheduled, you may use either the key to scroll down, or the key to view the additional events. A small arrow at the top or bottom of the event list indicates that there are additional events.

Once you have highlighted the event you wish to set or edit, press . You will be prompted with a pop-up menu. Your options include PreSelect, Delete, and Cancel. If you choose the scheduling options, the digita satellite receiver will turn on (if necessary) and tune to the specified channel at the correct date and time. To remove a previously scheduled event, select the Delete option. If you

inadvertently pressed , select Cancel.

After choosing one of the scheduling options, a pop-up panel appears for channel selection. You can

enter the desired channel using either the number keys on the remote control or the and or and

.

After specifying a channel, press the key or select OK when you are ready to continue.

Next, enter a Start time using either the number keys on the remote control or the and keys. Press to continue.

You then must specify whether the time you entered is AM or PM (or N for noon, or M for midnight if the time specified is 12:00) using the and keys. To continue, press .

Using the same procedure as setting the start time, set the program Duration as hours and minutes. As before, use to advance to the Frequency column.

The Frequency column is very versatile. Using the and keys, you can specify when, or how often, the event occurs. Your choices are: Today, Tomorrow, Every Mon, Every Tue, Every Wed, Every Thu, Every Fri, Every Sat, Every Sun, Everyday, Mon-Fri, or “/” to specify an exact date. If you are specifying a date, enter the numbers using the remote control in month/day format. The year will be set automatically. Events can be scheduled up to eleven months in advance. Once you have set the Frequency, advance using the key.

Review your settings and choose OK. Otherwise, choose Cancel to delete the edits made to this event.

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Contents HIRD-D01 HIRD-D11 Directv or 1-800-204-USSB Important Safety Instructions Service Federal Comunications Commission FCC Regulatory Information Page Table of Contents Programming Your Remote Control First Look AT the Directv Digital Satellite Receiver What You Should Do FirstHow Does All This Work? Directv System Components Satellite Dish AntennaDigital Satellite Receiver Remote Control First Look AT the Directv Digital Satellite ReceiverPage Setting UP Your Directv System Installing Remote Control BatteriesHook Up the Audio/S-video Signals Choosing the Best Connection for Your Entertainment SystemHook Up the Audio/Video Signals Hook Up the RF SignalsHook Up to a Stereo System Finishing UpFront Panel vs. Remote Control Keys Controlling the Digital Satellite ReceiverBasic Navigation Page Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna Installation screen Determine Where to Point Your Satellite Dish AntennaChoosing the Antenna Installation Site Alignment Result Pop-up PanelInstalling and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Antenna Page Selecting a Mounting Option Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Wooden Surface Installation ProcedureInstalling and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Antenna Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Brick Surface Installation Procedure Toggler installation steps Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Metal Pole Attaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support Arm Assembling the Satellite Dish AntennaGrounding the Metal Pole Mount Grounding the Base PlateInstalling and Routing the LNB Coaxial Cable Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the LNB Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna Attaching the LNB to the LNB Support ArmRouting the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver Positioning the Satellite Dish Antenna Pointing the Satellite Dish Antenna Using the Box Method Installing and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Antenna Authorizing Your Service UssbChannel Banner Watching Directv System 5 ProgrammingBasic Channel Changing Information BannerOneLine Guide TurboTuneAlphaTune Alternate Services Alt. AudioPage ON-SCREEN Guides Choosing the Guide StyleDescriptions General On-Screen Guide Features Using PreSelect to Schedule Programs for ViewingProgram Guide SM. Cell Program Guide LG. Cell ON-SCREEN GuidesTitle Guide Logo Guide Filtering the GuidesTheme Filters Channel List Guide TimesDone Information ScreenClass Filters ViewBuy $ Cancel PreSelectCancel Purchase Buy OptionsDigital Satellite RECEIVER’S Menu System Menu OverviewMain Menu Places to go from the Main MenuSetup Menu Places to go from the Setup MenuScheduler Things to do in the Setup MenuCurrent settings overview Things to do in the Scheduler screenThings to do in the Check Mail screen Check MailPurchases Places to go from the Purchases screenThings to do on the Purchases screen Locking ProcedureLock/Unlock Purchase HistoryUnlocking Procedure Temporarily Overriding the LockPreferences Places to go from the Preferences screenThings to do in the Preferences screen Advanced Preferences Things to do in the Advanced Preferences screenLimits TV Allow Places to go from the Limits screenThings to do in the Limits screen Max RatingChannel Lists Places to go from the Channel Lists screenThings to do in the Channel Lists screen Things to do in the Turbotune Setup screen TurboTuneSet Channel Installation Places to go from the Installation screenThings to do in the Installation screen Receiver Test System TestThings to do in the System Test screen Cable TestPage Programming Your Remote 8 Control Programming the Remote ControlProgramming Mode Code ScanTelevision Code Number Using the Remote Control Identifying Codes that Have Been StoredPage Questions a P P E N D I X Answersand a Page Limited Warranty Revision B