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DirecTV HIRD-E86 manual Displaying the INSTALLATION Screen, Dish Type Selections, None, Round Dish

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Displaying the INSTALLATION Screen

Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver

Displaying the INSTALLATION Screen

Highlighting the Installation button on the POWER-

ON screen (explained on page 2-15) and pressing the

SELECT key on the remote control will display the

INSTALLATION screen shown on the right.

If this is not the first time the HD receiver is turned on after being plugged in, follow these steps:

●Open the MAIN MENU screen by pressing the ACTION key followed by the GUIDE key on the remote control.

● Using the ▲ and ▲ keys, highlight the Setup

Menu Button then press the	SELECT key on	The INSTALLATION screen

the remote control to display the SETUP menu.

●Using the ▲ and ▲ remote control to

keys, highlight the Installation Button then press the display the INSTALLATION screen.

SELECT key on the

Selecting the Correct Type of Satellite Dish Antenna

You need to select the correct type of dish antenna that you have connected, so that the HD receiver can calculate the correct coordinates for pointing the dish antenna.

Highlighting the Dish Setup button on the INSTALLATION screen and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will display the DISH SETUP screen. Highlighting the Dish Type button on the DISH SETUP screen and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will display the DISH TYPE pop-up menu. Press the ▲ and ▲ keys to highlight the type of dish antenna that is connected

to the HD receiver and then press the	SELECT key.
Dish Type Selections	The DISH SETUP pop-up menu

Note: You must select the correct

dish antenna type to obtain correct pointing results.

These are the following dish antenna type selections:

None	Highlight this selection if you are not connecting a dish antenna, but are
	connecting a terrestrial antenna or cable signal.
Round Dish	Highlight this selection if you connected an 18" round dish antenna. This
	setting allows the HD receiver to receive a signal from the main satellite,
	located at 101°.
	Note: A round dish antenna will not receive High Definition satellite signals
	from DIRECTV.

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DirecTV HIRD-E86 Displaying the INSTALLATION Screen, Dish Type Selections, to the HD receiver and then press the, None

Contents

H I RD -E8 Platinum HDOwner’s Manual M o d e lAccess Card #:________ ________ ________ Satellite System Hardware and Installation—ToINFORMATION FOR WARRANTY Subscriptions and pay per viewImportant Safety Instructions WARNING or CAUTIONDANGER WARNING or CAUTIONINSTALLATION Page SERVICEInstallation Part 15 compliance— Federal Communications CommissionFCC Regulatory Information Part 68 compliance—Setting Up Your HD Receiver Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna andBasic Channel Changing Programming Your Remote Control Page What You Should Do First A First Look at theHD System How Does All This Work? The Broadcasting and Receiving networkHD System Components The DIRECTV PLUS Satellite Dish AntennaThe front of the HD receiver The rear of the HD receiver power cord not shown The Remote Control Keys FeatureSERVICES LabelInstalling the Remote Control Batteries Battery installationDANGER Setting Up YourHD Receiver The capabilities of your TV and VCR Follow these steps indicated by the diagram below HD Receiver and HDTV Monitor HD Receiver with HDTV Monitor and VCR 1080i scanning rate and that comply with the EIA 770.3 signal standards. Refer to your television owner’s guide for verification Setting Up Your HD Receiver PageHD Receiver and Standard Definition TV Monitor Page Note: There are possible variations to steps 2, 3, and 4 above. For example, if your TV or monitor has only one set of AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors, or if you have an S-VHSVCR, you may choose the following connection variation: Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO or S-VIDEOconnectors of the HD receiver only to the VCR. Then connect the VCR output connectors to the TV. In this situation, you may need to turn on your VCR to pass HD receiver signals to your TV Setting Up Your HD Receiver PageHome theater HD Receiver and Dolby Digital Receiver or DecoderHD receiver HD receiver HD Receiver and Standard Stereo SystemFinishing Up Finding the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor Connecting the VCR Control CableRF Remote Control Receiver Now You Can Turn It On Whole House RF remote control receiverExit POWER-ONScreenInstallation The POWER-ONscreenBasic Navigation Front Panel vs. Remote Control KeysControlling the HD Receiver3 There are two keys on your remote control that most people use frequently. They are the FAV and the EXIT keys Terrestrial Inputs Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna andInstalling and Testing the Satellite Dish Antenna to the HD receiver and then press the Displaying the INSTALLATION ScreenDish Type Selections Note: You must select the correctOval Dish CancelFinding the Correct Antenna-pointingCoordinates Oval DishLocal Providers Testing Signal StrengthPointing the Dish Antenna Note: The round dish has no tiltSystem Test UpgradeLocal Provider Area Options Area70’s 80’s 80’s90’s Fine Tuning the Pointing of the Dish AntennaSelecting Transponders None Local In Connection OptionsAntenna Clear Scan ChannelsNone You are not connected to an antenna or cableLocal In Connection Options AntennaEditing Local Channels Time SetupInstallation Is Now Complete Scan ChannelsDIRECTV Watching LocalTerrestrial and ProgrammingDIRECTV Programming Basic Channel ChangingLocal Channels from DIRECTV Channel BannerTurboTune The Information BannerThe OneLine Guide AlphaTuneClosed Caption Alternate ServicesAudio Program Guide AdvancedProgram Guide PROGRAM GUIDE ScreenPROGRAM GUIDE Large Cell PROGRAM GUIDE Pop-upMenuChoosing the Guide Style Main MenuAdvanced Program Guide To navigate the press the orguide, use the , , keys on the remote PageThe SMALL CELL screen PROGRAM GUIDE Small CellThe SMALL CELL screen without descriptionLOGO GUIDE Filtering the GuidesDescriptions Theme Filters Channel ListGuide Times General On-ScreenGuide FeaturesWATCHWORD WATCHWORD EntryShow Times The INFORMATION ScreenDone SHOW TIMES ScreenPreSelect VideoGuides To ViewPreSelecting Programs for Taping Canceling PreSelected ProgramsPreSelecting Programs for Viewing Menu Overview HD Receiver’sMenu System Guide Setup MenuMain Menu VideoPreference Options PreferencesAdvanced Channel TagsTranslucency Advanced PreferencesFilters DoneChannel Lock Audio/Video SetupFactory Defaults Dolby DigitalImage Shape TV ResolutionScreen Ratio FullLimits Note: The TV Timer, Rating, andwhen the HD receiver is locked Side Panelsviolence TV TimerRating Help intense sexual situations S, or intense violenceMax Spending situations S, and little or no violenceRename Channel ListsAutoSet DoneClear TurboTuneTag Boxes DoneSet Channel InstallationVCR Setup BrandEditing an Event SchedulerEvent Scheduling Options DoneCheck Mail MessageErase PurchasesPage HistoryPurchase History Cancel PurchaseBuy Options Call History DisableCaller ID Helpkey on the remote control Locking ProcedureUnlocking Procedure Lock/UnlockTemporarily Overriding the Lock Page Programming Mode Programming Your Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Control Code ScanCODE NUMBERS Code EntryTELEVISION TELEVISIONTELEVISION Programming Your Remote ControlPage CODE NUMBERSAUX-AUDIO Hughes Model HIRD-E86Platinum HD ReceiverPage CODE NUMBERUsing the Remote Control Identifying Codes That Have Been StoredAssigning a Device to a Different Device Key Controlling Other Components Using the AUX ButtonVolume Control in AUX Mode APPENDIX Questions andAnswers AThere are three ways to receive local programming RETURN PROCEDURES LIMITED WARRANTYSERVICE PROVISIONSPart # 1029563-0001Revision: A