PCM Digital, Dolby Digital Audio, Decoding | DirecTV HUGHES/ HTL-HD

8. CUSTOMIZATION

8-12. Setting the Audio

PCM (Digital)

Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) decoders support L/R stereo only. If selected, audio outputs are decoded and transmitted to the Digital Output (SPDIF) in PCM mode.

Dolby Digital® Audio

Dolby Digital® audio, formerly known as Audio Coding 3rd Generation or 5.1 channel audio, is a coding technique that provides up to five independent, full frequency response audio chan- nels and one low frequency bass channel.

NOTE	NOTE
Refer to section 2-5 to see more	Please make sure that your A/V ampli-
detailed information.	fier supports Dolby Digital decoding,
	as not all A/V amplifiers support 5.1
	decoding.

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DirecTV HUGHES/ HTL-HD manual PCM Digital, Dolby Digital Audio, Detailed information, Decoding

Contents

Page Safety Warning Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Declaration of Conformity Trade Name / Model Important Safety Instructions Important Information Table of Contents Customization Introduction New World of Digital Entertainment Main Features Sending Signals Important Overview TV Signal Formats Signal Format Analog Digital Input Signal format Output Signal format Display Formats Letter box Normal and Wide Format SignalsSqueezed Cropped Panorama NormalWide Zoom Audio Signals Digital Audio Signals Analog Audio Signals Audio Advanced Program Guide On-Screen DisplayMain Menu Help Access Card Setup and ConnectionsRemote Control Cables Unpacking Component Out Jacks and Cables Directv HD ReceiverBatteries DVI-HDTV port and Cable Back Panel of the Directv HD Receiver Data Port Audio Out 1,2Digital Audio Out VCR Control Connections General RecommendationsConnection Component Connecting to Antennas Non-Satellite Sources Receiving Signals Connecting to Antennas Round Dish Satellite a Dish Jack Connecting to Antennas Oval Dish Satellite A, B Dish 5x4 Multi-switch Output Connecting to Antennas Oval Dish Satellite A, B, C TV Connection Analog TV TV Viewing TV Connection HD Monitor Y/Pb/Pr type TV Connection HD Monitor RGB type 5x4 Multi-switch Output TV Connection HD Monitor with Hdcp DVI-HDTV type VCR Recording VCR ConnectionRefer to -5, ‘TV Connection’ VCR Connection VCR Controller Audio Connection Digital Audio System Dolby Digital Connection Audio Connection Analog Hi-Fi System Hi-Fi System Connection Front Panel and Remote Control Using the Front Panel of the Directv HD Receiver Dash Using the Remote ControlDigit Buttons 0~9 CH v/V VOL v/VIncreases/decreases the sound level of the TV 13 CC/DATE Closed Caption Component Control Buttons Help ?Navigation 22 DVD/Skip Button Programming the Remote Control Code scanning Control codes TV Codes VCR Codes JCL DVD player DVD-Laser Disc Player Initial Setup Basic Operation Viewing the Channel Banner Alternate Audio English Input Source Icon DirectvLock Icon Message Icon Channel Surfing Multi-Freeze mode is only available for Digital channels Freeze ScreenPage About the Advanced Program Guide Press the Guide button on your remote control. orAdvanced Program Guide To display the Advanced Program Guide Layout of the Advanced Program Guide Screen ALL Guide screen also provides two search menus Keyword Scrolling Moving through the Advanced Program GuideLine Scrolling Date Scrolling Direct Jumping Picture In Guide view Current Program / Directv Pay-Per-View Selecting a ProgramCurrent Program / non Pay-Per-View Future Program / non Pay-Per-View Getting More Program Information To display program details Getting More Program Information Setting a Timer/Record Event for Future Viewing To schedule a future viewing Purchasing Directv Pay Per View Programs To purchase Pay Per View PPV programs Searching for Programs by Category To search programs by Category To search programs by MY Category Searching for Programs by Keyword To search programs by keyword To display and exit the Menu Accessing the On-screen MenuCustomization To go to the next level Structure of the On-Screen Menus SETUPSurf List/Ch. Edit ClockDigital Output AUDIOAudio Mode Dolby Digital Audio Language To review programs in the Purchase List Managing Program PurchasesPurchase List Checking Messages To check the Mail Box Setting a Timer/Record Event To add a program to the Timer/Record List Modifying a Timer/Record Event To modify or delete a program in the Timer/Record List Initializing the System About Initial SetupDish Setup To enter your location To Select your dish type in Manual SelectionDish Positioning Transponders to be at zero Dish Setup again Signal StrengthTo see the signal strength Add Local Network To Add Local Network Create Channel list Dish Setup Status To see the dish setup status Dish Positioning Few transponders to be at zero To scan the channels Managing ChannelsChannel Scan Channel Search Manual Ch. Add To add the channels missed in your channel list Surf List/Ch. Edit To create a custom list Customization To set auto clock Setting the ClockClock Auto Clock Manual To set clock manually Output Channel Setting Default Signal OutTo set Out to TV settings of the Directv HD Receiver Loop Through Hook-up Help To see Hook-up Digital Output Setting the AudioTo set the digital audio mode Detailed information PCM DigitalDolby Digital Audio Decoding Audio Mode To Set the Analog Audio Mode To set the Dolby Digital Audio Language To set the digital audio language Choosing the screen format of your TV Refer to -4 Normal and Wide Format SignalsChoosing the Aspect Ratio Letter Box Shrink StandardExpand Program Format Output Format Available Aspect Ratio To set DTV Caption Setting Digital CaptionServices Setting Digital Caption Style To set DTV Caption Style Setting Closed Caption Caption1 CC1 Advanced Advanced SetupTo set advanced Setup Menu Running Demo To run Demo To activate or deactivate the Lock System Setting LocksLock System Block Channel To block channels MOVIE/MPAA rating Movie RatingTo block movie programs TV Rating Children Programs TV Rating for Children’s ProgramsTo block TV programs TV Rating for General Programs TV-MAMature Audience Only Spending Limit To set the spending limit of each PPV program To view General information in the HD Receiver Getting the System InformationGeneral Info Feature List To view Feature list in the HD Receiver To upgrade the software in the HD Receiver Tuner List System Upgrade To upgrade the software in the Directv HD Receiver Basic Test To test basic items in the HD Receiver To test the Outdoor Unit Testing the SystemSatellite Dish Antenna Outdoor Unit Test Transponder Test To test the Transponder Replace Card To replace the card VCR Control Setup To set up the VCR Control Remote Control Setup Help Help To see the Help feature Product Specifications Specifications For Model No. HTL-HD Troubleshooting See section Nels Lite services see sectionDon’t receive Screen Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor Be adjusted temporarilyMake sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly Arrange for the password to be re-set Digital mode see section Using my custom stylesCaption settings for Analog and Digital modes Additional problems Press the Reset button see section Part Satellite Remote Receiver Control Warranty Year partsIf your equipment requires repair or replacement, you may Period Days labor