Main Features | DirecTV HUGHES/ HTL-HD guide

1-2. Main Features

Ultimate Entertainment

•A Wide Variety of Programs

Hundreds of channels are available by subscription from DIRECTV.

•DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™

Instant access for up to seven days of program listings.

Ability to jump a day or 6 hours at a time.

Ability to search and tune by program title, key word, or category.

Technical Flexibility

•Seamless Tuning between Channels

Tune seamlessly to over-the-air, cable and satellite.

•Multiple Output Jacks

Multiple output jacks are provided on the back panel of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver ensuring max- imum connectivity to a variety of display devices.

•Screen Format Adaptability

Various screen formats are available including 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, variable 1, variable 2, vari- able 3, DVI, and true native modes.

•ANT/CABLE Only Mode

Viewing analog/digital broadcasting with an over-the-air antenna and cable service.

•Simultaneous 480i Display Output

Supporting simultaneous 480i Display Output for VCR-recording or viewing on an analog TV.

Superior Performance

•Crisp Picture

High-definition or resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

•Superior Sound

Sensational sound with Dolby Digital® 5.1 channels.

•DVI-HDTV Output

For an all-digital connection to DVI-HDTV monitors.

Convenient Use

•Help

Easy-to-use on-screen menus with instant spot help and brief on-screen user’s guide.

•Hook-up

The on-screen menus show connection schemes on the DIRECTV HD Receiver.

•Setup Wizard

Easy-to-use Wizard based System Setup.

•Easy Recording to VCR

Up to seven days of program guide information from which shows can be easily selected for auto- matic VCR recording.

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DirecTV HUGHES/ HTL-HD manual Main Features

Contents

Page Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Safety Warning Trade Name / Model Declaration of Conformity Important Safety Instructions Important Information Table of Contents Customization New World of Digital Entertainment Introduction Main Features Important Overview Sending Signals Signal Format Analog Digital TV Signal Formats Display Formats Input Signal format Output Signal format Squeezed Normal and Wide Format SignalsLetter box Cropped Wide NormalPanorama Zoom Digital Audio Signals Audio Signals Audio Analog Audio Signals On-Screen Display Main MenuAdvanced Program Guide Help Remote Control Cables Setup and ConnectionsAccess Card Unpacking Batteries Directv HD ReceiverComponent Out Jacks and Cables DVI-HDTV port and Cable Back Panel of the Directv HD Receiver Digital Audio Out Audio Out 1,2Data Port VCR Control General Recommendations Connection ComponentConnections Receiving Signals Connecting to Antennas Non-Satellite Sources Dish Jack Connecting to Antennas Round Dish Satellite a Dish 5x4 Multi-switch Output Connecting to Antennas Oval Dish Satellite A, B Connecting to Antennas Oval Dish Satellite A, B, C TV Viewing TV Connection Analog TV TV Connection HD Monitor Y/Pb/Pr type TV Connection HD Monitor RGB type TV Connection HD Monitor with Hdcp DVI-HDTV type 5x4 Multi-switch Output VCR Connection Refer to -5, ‘TV Connection’VCR Recording VCR Connection VCR Controller Dolby Digital Connection Audio Connection Digital Audio System Hi-Fi System Connection Audio Connection Analog Hi-Fi System Using the Front Panel of the Directv HD Receiver Front Panel and Remote Control Using the Remote Control Digit Buttons 0~9Dash Increases/decreases the sound level of the TV VOL v/VCH v/V 13 CC/DATE Closed Caption Navigation Help ?Component Control Buttons 22 DVD/Skip Button Code scanning Programming the Remote Control TV Codes Control codes JCL VCR Codes DVD-Laser Disc Player DVD player Initial Setup Viewing the Channel Banner Basic Operation Lock Icon Input Source Icon DirectvAlternate Audio English Message Icon Channel Surfing Freeze Screen Multi-Freeze mode is only available for Digital channelsPage Advanced Program Guide Press the Guide button on your remote control. orAbout the Advanced Program Guide To display the Advanced Program Guide ALL Layout of the Advanced Program Guide Screen Keyword Guide screen also provides two search menus Line Scrolling Moving through the Advanced Program GuideScrolling Date Scrolling Picture In Guide view Direct Jumping Current Program / non Pay-Per-View Selecting a ProgramCurrent Program / Directv Pay-Per-View Future Program / non Pay-Per-View To display program details Getting More Program Information Getting More Program Information To schedule a future viewing Setting a Timer/Record Event for Future Viewing To purchase Pay Per View PPV programs Purchasing Directv Pay Per View Programs To search programs by Category Searching for Programs by Category To search programs by MY Category To search programs by keyword Searching for Programs by Keyword Customization Accessing the On-screen MenuTo display and exit the Menu To go to the next level SETUPSurf List/Ch. Edit Clock Digital Output AUDIOAudio Mode Dolby Digital Audio LanguageStructure of the On-Screen Menus Managing Program Purchases Purchase ListTo review programs in the Purchase List To check the Mail Box Checking Messages To add a program to the Timer/Record List Setting a Timer/Record Event To modify or delete a program in the Timer/Record List Modifying a Timer/Record Event About Initial Setup Dish SetupInitializing the System To Select your dish type in Manual Selection Dish PositioningTo enter your location Signal Strength To see the signal strengthTransponders to be at zero Dish Setup again To Add Local Network Add Local Network Create Channel list To see the dish setup status Dish Setup Status Dish Positioning Few transponders to be at zero Managing Channels Channel Scan Channel SearchTo scan the channels To add the channels missed in your channel list Manual Ch. Add To create a custom list Surf List/Ch. Edit Customization Setting the Clock Clock AutoTo set auto clock To set clock manually Clock Manual To set Out to TV settings of the Directv HD Receiver Setting Default Signal OutOutput Channel Loop Through To see Hook-up Hook-up Help Setting the Audio To set the digital audio modeDigital Output Dolby Digital Audio PCM DigitalDetailed information Decoding To Set the Analog Audio Mode Audio Mode To set the Dolby Digital To set the digital audio language Audio Language Refer to -4 Normal and Wide Format Signals Choosing the Aspect RatioChoosing the screen format of your TV Letter Box Expand StandardShrink Program Format Output Format Available Aspect Ratio Setting Digital Caption ServicesTo set DTV Caption To set DTV Caption Style Setting Digital Caption Style Caption1 CC1 Setting Closed Caption Advanced Setup To set advanced Setup MenuAdvanced To run Demo Running Demo Setting Locks Lock SystemTo activate or deactivate the Lock System To block channels Block Channel Movie Rating To block movie programsMOVIE/MPAA rating TV Rating for Children’s Programs To block TV programsTV Rating Children Programs TV-MAMature Audience Only TV Rating for General Programs To set the spending limit of each PPV program Spending Limit Getting the System Information General InfoTo view General information in the HD Receiver To view Feature list in the HD Receiver Feature List Tuner List To upgrade the software in the HD Receiver To upgrade the software in the Directv HD Receiver System Upgrade To test basic items in the HD Receiver Basic Test Testing the System Satellite Dish Antenna Outdoor Unit TestTo test the Outdoor Unit To test the Transponder Transponder Test To replace the card Replace Card To set up the VCR Control VCR Control Setup Remote Control Setup Help Help To see the Help feature Specifications For Model No. HTL-HD Product Specifications Troubleshooting Don’t receive Nels Lite services see sectionSee section Screen Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly Be adjusted temporarilyPoint the remote control unit at the remote control sensor Arrange for the password to be re-set Caption settings for Analog and Digital modes Using my custom stylesDigital mode see section Additional problems Press the Reset button see section If your equipment requires repair or replacement, you may Satellite Remote Receiver Control Warranty Year partsPart Period Days labor