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Connections & Setup

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Connection 1: DIRECTV HD Receiver +

Monitor with DVI or RGB input jacks

1.Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver.

Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the SATELLITE IN jack on the HD Receiver.

2.(Optional) Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver.

Use a coaxial cable (usually included with an off-air antenna) to connect an off-air antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver.

3.Connect a cable signal (if available) to the HD Receiver.

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet to the CABLE IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver.

4.Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver.

Connect one end of the supplied phone cord to an RJ11-type modular telephone wall jack (the most common type of phone jack). Connect the other end to the PHONE jack on the back of the HD Receiver.

5.Connect the video from the HD Receiver to your monitor – match your monitor’s input jacks: a. Best Connection: DVI-HDCP

Connect a DVI-HDCP cable (not supplied) to the DVI with HDCP OUT jack on the back of the HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI input on the back of your monitor.

Note: Not all monitors with a DVI input support DVI-HDTV or DVI-HDCP signals. Check the user’s manual that came with your monitor to see if it supports DVI-HDTV or DVI-HDCP signals.

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b. Very Good Connection: RGB

Connect an RGB cable (not supplied) to the RGB OUT jack on the back of the HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the cable to the RGB input on the back of your monitor.

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RCA DTC210 Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver, Optional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver

Contents

Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual Important Information Personnel Important Safety Instructions Program Recording Restrictions Trademark and copyright statementsMacrovision Information High definition broadcast copyright limitations Table of Contents Analog TV Ntsc Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HdtvWhat equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Digital TV Atsc Introduction Resolution and interlacingSwitch set to Jacks will output Video output options TVs showing 169 programs Source Signal Monitor Format OptionsAspect ratio Dolby Digital TVs showing 43 programs Protect your components from overheating Protect your components from power surgesThings to Consider Before Making Connections Make strong connections Choose Your Connection Connections & SetupInsert the Access Card If your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables needed Installing the batteries in the remote control Jacks and cables Use with audio cables for the audio signal Connect a cable signal if available to the HD Receiver Connect the satellite signal to the HD ReceiverOptional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver Video Line Input Variations To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TVGo to For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVs Connections & Setup Connections & Setup Basic Analog Connection Coaxial Cable Connection 3 Directv HD Receiver + Analog TV/MonitorGood Analog Connection Composite Video Connections & Setup Cables Audio/Video 2 sets and Coaxial Optional ConnectionsOptional Connection 1 Directv HD Receiver + VCR Making the Connection Setting the Digital Audio formatCable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio To set the Digital Audio preference To enable the RF remote Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control SensorUsing Your Component Optional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna Connection Setting up the VCR control To Find the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor Adjusting the satellite dish Turning on your receiver for the first time Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles Checking the satellite signal strength To check your satellite signal strength Setting the dish type manually To set the dish type manually Using Auto Detection to set the dish type To start the System Test UpgradesTesting the Directv HD Receiver Scanning off-air and cable TV channels Setting up local networks programming schedulesTo set up the Local Network Programming menu option Activating your Directv account Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control If the component you want to control does turn off Modes of Operation Using Direct EntryOperating Other Components To Operate the Component To change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code Changing the RF Remote Control CodeControlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver VCR Codes Code ListsTV Codes RCA & Dimensia Audio DVD CodesAudio Receivers Components Information icons Getting info on the program youre watchingChannel Banner Full Channel Banner Special FeaturesProgram Detail Screen Program Detail Screen actions Surf Guide Finding out what’s on the Program GuidesTypes of Guides Grid Guide To set the default Guide style Setting the default Guide styleUsing the Surf Guide Using the Grid Guide Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide Viewing the guide for a different time Tuning to a channel with the Grid GuideSwitching to another guide style Viewing a category of programs in the guide Getting around in the Logo Guide Using the Logo GuideDisplaying and clearing the Logo Guide Searching for programs in the guide Switching to another guide styleTuning to a channel with the Logo Guide Searching by Credits, Title, or Text Searching by Category Scheduling program reminders and recording timers Reviewing your pay per view purchases Pay per view programsIdentifying and ordering pay per view programs To order a pay per view program Canceling a pay per view purchase Viewing your Future Purchase list To change the audio format for a program you are watching Changing the User settingChoosing an alternate audio format for a program Exiting a Screen Using the Menu SystemMain Menu items Profiles Using the Menu SystemProgram Guide Displaying Program Guides Editing user profile names Editing channel lists Setting rating limits To edit a channel list Setting the rating limits for TV programs TV-G Setting rating limits for movies Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting the current user profile Setting a pay per view spending limitSetting the screen color and translucency Locking and unlocking your Directv System To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps Purchases Setting system preferencesReading your mail To set the Screen Format preference Setting the language for on-screen Menus and GuidesSetting the screen format Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the closed caption options To set a default screen color and translucency Setting the default screen color and translucencySetting the default audio preference To set the Default Audio preference Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Reviewing your Caller ID list To turn the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing and controlling Caller ID Identifying callers To turn on the Auto Resolution feature Setting the Local Time optionsAuto Resolution Detection Centering the Directv HD Receiver’s picture Installing a new Access CardViewing information on automatic system upgrades 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 How state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty Product Registration Standard Audio/Video cable with Accessory InformationHow To Order Optical Digital Audio cables Index Atsc Tocom Thomson IncNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,