Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual
Personnel
Important Information
Important Safety Instructions
Macrovision Information
Trademark and copyright statements
Program Recording Restrictions
High definition broadcast copyright limitations
Table of Contents
What equipment is required to view Hdtv programming?
Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and Hdtv
Analog TV Ntsc
Digital TV Atsc
Switch set to Jacks will output
Resolution and interlacing
Introduction
Video output options
Aspect ratio
Source Signal Monitor Format Options
TVs showing 169 programs
TVs showing 43 programs
Dolby Digital
Things to Consider Before Making Connections
Protect your components from power surges
Protect your components from overheating
Make strong connections
Insert the Access Card
Connections & Setup
Choose Your Connection
If your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables needed
Jacks and cables
Installing the batteries in the remote control
Use with audio cables for the audio signal
Optional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver
Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver
Connect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver
Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver
Go to
To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TV
Video Line Input Variations
For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVs
Connections & Setup
Connections & Setup
Good Analog Connection Composite Video
Connection 3 Directv HD Receiver + Analog TV/Monitor
Basic Analog Connection Coaxial Cable
Connections & Setup
Optional Connection 1 Directv HD Receiver + VCR
Optional Connections
Cables Audio/Video 2 sets and Coaxial
Cable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio
Setting the Digital Audio format
Making the Connection
To set the Digital Audio preference
Using Your Component
Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor
To enable the RF remote
Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna Connection
To Find the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor
Setting up the VCR control
Turning on your receiver for the first time
Adjusting the satellite dish
Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles
To check your satellite signal strength
Checking the satellite signal strength
To set the dish type manually
Setting the dish type manually
Using Auto Detection to set the dish type
Testing the Directv HD Receiver
Upgrades
To start the System Test
To set up the Local Network Programming menu option
Setting up local networks programming schedules
Scanning off-air and cable TV channels
Activating your Directv account
Remote Control Buttons
Using the Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
Testing the Remote Control
Programming the Remote Control
Using Automatic Code Search
If the component you want to control does turn off
Operating Other Components
Using Direct Entry
Modes of Operation
To Operate the Component
Controlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver
Changing the RF Remote Control Code
To change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code
TV Codes
Code Lists
VCR Codes
Audio Receivers
DVD Codes
RCA & Dimensia Audio
Components
Channel Banner
Getting info on the program youre watching
Information icons
Program Detail Screen
Special Features
Full Channel Banner
Program Detail Screen actions
Types of Guides
Finding out what’s on the Program Guides
Surf Guide
Grid Guide
Using the Surf Guide
Setting the default Guide style
To set the default Guide style
Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide
Using the Grid Guide
Switching to another guide style
Tuning to a channel with the Grid Guide
Viewing the guide for a different time
Viewing a category of programs in the guide
Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide
Using the Logo Guide
Getting around in the Logo Guide
Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide
Switching to another guide style
Searching for programs in the guide
Searching by Category
Searching by Credits, Title, or Text
Scheduling program reminders and recording timers
Identifying and ordering pay per view programs
Pay per view programs
Reviewing your pay per view purchases
To order a pay per view program
Viewing your Future Purchase list
Canceling a pay per view purchase
Choosing an alternate audio format for a program
Changing the User setting
To change the audio format for a program you are watching
Main Menu items
Using the Menu System
Exiting a Screen
Program Guide
Using the Menu System
Profiles
Displaying Program Guides
Editing channel lists
Editing user profile names
To edit a channel list
Setting rating limits
TV-G
Setting the rating limits for TV programs
Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases
Setting rating limits for movies
Setting the screen color and translucency
Setting a pay per view spending limit
Setting the current user profile
To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps
Locking and unlocking your Directv System
Reading your mail
Setting system preferences
Purchases
Setting the screen format
Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides
To set the Screen Format preference
Setting the closed caption options
Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box
Setting the default audio preference
Setting the default screen color and translucency
To set a default screen color and translucency
To set the Default Audio preference
Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers
Reviewing and controlling Caller ID
To turn the Caller ID feature on or off
Reviewing your Caller ID list
Identifying callers
Auto Resolution Detection
Setting the Local Time options
To turn on the Auto Resolution feature
Viewing information on automatic system upgrades
Installing a new Access Card
Centering the Directv HD Receiver’s picture
To center the receiver’s picture on your monitor’s screen
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Front panel controls and lights
Back Panel Switches and Input/Output Jacks
Additional Information
FCC Customer Information
Directv HD Receiver Specifications
RCA Satellite Product System or Receiver Limited Warranty
Limitation of Warranty
What your warranty does not cover
How state law relates to warranty
Product Registration
How To Order
Accessory Information
Standard Audio/Video cable with
Optical Digital Audio cables
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Index
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