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