DirecTV GCEB0A, GAEB0A User Manual

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DIRECTV

Digital Satellite Receiver

Owner’s Manual

Models GAEB0A

GCEB0A

1031941-0001 Rev. A

reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary to Hughes Network Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Electronics Corporation

. No part of this publication may be

reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Hughes Network Systems, Inc., 11717 Exploration Lane, Germantown, Maryland 20876.

Hughes Network Systems, Inc. has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document. Hughes Network Systems, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hughes Network Systems, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular pur pose. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 6,075,526;5,828,419; 5,751,372; 5,694,176; and 5,635,989. This product is subject to one or more U.S. or foreign patents pending.

Software contained in the GAEB0A and GCEB0A receivers and referenced in this manual is copyright

1995-2002 by Hughes Network Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Electronics Corporation. Some features are patent pending. WatchWord, PreSelect, TurboTune, and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems. “NFL,” the NFL Shield, and “NFL SUNDAY TICKET” are registered trademarks of the National Football League and its affiliates. “NHL,’” the NHL Shield, and “NHL CENTER ICE” are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. “MLB,” “MLB EXTRA INNINGS,” “Major League Baseball,” and the Major League Baseball silhouetted batter logo are service marks of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyright are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

Disclaimer – Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice, No warranty of any kind is made with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular pur pose.

Trademarks – DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, DIRECTV HOME SERVICES, and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp. FREEVIEW is a registered trademark of Hughes Electronics Corporation. All trademarks, marks, names, or product names referenced in this publication are the property of their respective owners, and Hughes Network Systems neither endorses nor otherwise sponsors any such products or services referred to herein.

Dolby Laboratories Information – Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Macrovision

Information – Macrovision is a registered trademark

of Macrovision Corporation. This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for noncommercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

StarSight® Information – StarSight

features licensed under one or more of the following patents: 4,706,121; 5,151,789; 5,353,121; 5,353,277; 5,479,266; 5,479,268; and 5,532,754. Use rights reserved.

™

TruSurround™ Information – TruSurround

and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Note on recording programming – Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home taping of copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is permissible to record for your personal use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must act responsibly in this area–check into the matter if you are unsure.

Some pay per view programs may be licensed from producers as “view-only” programs. These are copyrighted programs, and may not be copied or reproduced for any purpose without the express written permission of the copyright owner.

DIRECTV

Programming – ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING

MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT CARD APPROVAL AND REQUIRES VALID SERVICE ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, AND/OR MAJOR CREDIT CARD. Programming subject to change. You must be physically located in the United States (U.S.) to receive DIRECTV service. DIRECTV services are not available outside the United States. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).

DIRECTV System hardware and installation

To arrange for professional installation of your DIRECTV System, ask questions, or resolve problems related to your DIRECTV System, contact your dealer. If you need more information, please contact our technical support line at 1-800-274-8995.

Please record the following information for warranty

System Model #: HSYS- ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Receiver Model #: ___________________________

Receiver Serial #: ___________________________

Access Card #: _________ __________ _________

LNB Serial #: _______________________________

Important Safety Instructions

For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner's Manual before you attempt to install or use your satellite system. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary.

Heed Cautions–All cautions on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions–All operating and use instructions should be followed.

THESE CAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS APPEAR ON THE BACK OF THE RECEIVER

WARNING or CAUTION

Double insulated systems are protected by additional board clearances and creepage, so that the unit will not be a safety hazard to the end-user.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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INSTALLATION

Polarization – This DIRECTV Receiver is equipped with a plug that will

fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades without blade exposure

Power Sources – Operate this DIRECTV Receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

Power-Cord Protection – Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

Ventila tion – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

For electrical safety, power line operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

Heat–Do not Install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Accessories – To avoid personal injury or damage to the DIRECTV Receiver, do not place the DIRECTV Receiver on any unstable cart, stand, table, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Attachments – Do not use attachments unless recommended by DIRECTV as they may cause hazards.

Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding – The outdoor satellite dish antenna

used to receive satellite signals and the cable used to connect the satellite dish antenna to the indoor receiving unit are required to comply with local installation codes and the appropriate sections of the National Electric Code (NEC) and in particular Article 810-15, which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-33, which specifies that the satellite dish antenna cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. These codes require proper grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor satellite dish antenna and grounding of the connecting cable at a point where it enters the house (or other building). If you are having a professional installer perform the installation, the installer must observe installation codes. This manual contains instructions on how to make the installation in compliance with the NEC. If additional local installation codes apply, contact local inspection authorities.

Example of Antenna Grounding according to the National Electrical Code instructions contained in “Radio and Television Equipment”.

Ground

clamp

Electric

service

equipment

Ground

clamps

Note: The DIRECTV Receiver shall be grounded through the satellite/ local antenna cable before plugging into the telephone jack, and it must remain grounded thereafter.

Water and Moisture – WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet, disconnect the antenna and cable system, and disconnect it from the telephone line. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

Television Antenna Information – Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer. Do not locate the outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme care to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. If an outside antenna is connected to the DIRECTV Receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. This DIRECTV Receiver is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades without blade exposure. Section 810 of the NEC, NFPA No. 70 1987, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Power Lines – Extreme care must be taken when installing and adjusting

or maintaining the outdoor antenna and connecting cable, especially in the vicinity of overhead power lines, electric lights, or power circuits. When installing the outdoor antenna or cable, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

Cleaning – Unplug this receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.

Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this DIRECTV Receiver through openings as they may touch dangerous voltages or “short out” parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the receiver. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Coaxial cable

Grounding block

Coaxial cable

Grounding conductor

Power service grounding electrode

SERVICE

Servicing–Do not attempt to service this DIRECTV Receiver yourself as

opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Conditions Requiring Service–Unplug the DIRECTV Receiver from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug has been damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into, the DIRECTV

Receiver or it has been exposed to water.

• If the DIRECTV Receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Other adjustments may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the DIRECTV Receiver to its normal operation.

• If the DIRECTV Receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

• When the DIRECTV Receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Replacement Parts–When replacement parts are required, have the technician verify that the replacements being used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts.

Use of replacement parts specified by the manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check–Upon completion of any service or repairs to this DIRECTV Receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the l DIRECTV Receiver is in safe operating condition.

Multi-satellite capable if used with a DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna, not included.

Your DIRECTV Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete. Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any upgrades. Do not unplug you receiver while an upgrade is in progress. Please consult the Upgrade menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV.

With this receiver (GAEB0A, GCEB0A) and the proper satellite dish antenna, you may be able to subscribe to local channels from DIRECTV in certain areas. Additional equipment may be required in some markets. Check with your retailer or visit DIRECTV.com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity– Standards to which Conformity is declared: FCC Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Responsible Party’s Name: Hughes Network Systems, Inc.

Address: 11717 Exploration Lane, Germantown, MD 20876 Telephone: 1-800-274-8995

• Trade Name: Hughes

• Type of Equipment: Satellite Receiver

• Model Numbers: GAEB0A, GCEB0A, HRMC-8, HRMC-9

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)–This equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules

Part 15 Compliance–This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the DIRECTV Receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC.

To meet FCC requirement, only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this device. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables are required to connect the device to a personal computer, peripheral, or other Class B certified device.

Part 68 Compliance –This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the modem card is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the Telephone Company.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, contact the Telephone Company to determine the maximum number of RENs for the calling area.

If the DIRECTV Receiver (Model Numbers: GAEB0A, GCEB0A) terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But, if advance notice is not practical, the Telephone Company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC, if you believe it is necessary. The Telephone Company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

The Telephone Company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the Telephone Company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with the DIRECTV Receiver (Model Numbers: GAEB0A, GCEB0A) equipment, please contact

Hughes Customer Care Center Germantown, MD 20876 Telephone Number: 1-800-274-8995 http://www.hns.com email: hughestv@hns.com

for repair and/or warranty information.

Hughes Network Systems must make any necessary repairs to the modem portion of this equipment in order to maintain valid FCC registration. Do not attempt to repair or service your modem. Return it to Hughes Network Systems.

No repairs can be made by customers. All repairs must be done by Hughes Network Systems Authorized Service Centers (ASCs). This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the Telephone Company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.

Contents

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Setup overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Attach the antenna cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Connect your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Determine antenna angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Testing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Adding system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connect a terrestrial antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connect the RF remote control antenna . . . . . . . 7

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connect the VCR Control Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Test the VCR (Record/Stop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting a home entertainment system. . . . . . .10

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote control functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing remote control batteries. . . . . . . . . . . 14

Programming the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Code scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Code Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™

Using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Purchasing pay per view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cancelling purchases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Viewing Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using the program Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

To schedule or edit an event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting guide preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting audio and video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Setting default and alternate audio . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using Dolby Digital audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting audio balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Adjusting the screen image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using WatchWord™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Adjusting system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

New Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Change Receiver ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Set output channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Input key enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Lock a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Select menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Change color schemes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Set translucency level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Caller ID enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Restore factory default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using program guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Selecting a program guide style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Grid guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Logo guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Program guide and menu features . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The OneLine™ Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using TurboTune™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Setting favorites and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Using favorite channel lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Creating a channel list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Renaming a channel list:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Creating an Auto Set list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adding and removing all channels . . . . . . . . . . 34

Filtering the program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using Theme Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting guide times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using access controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Locking & unlocking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

How to lock the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Unlocking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting ratings limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting spending and time limits. . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Questions & Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Manufacturers device control codes . . . . . .43

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Contents vii

viii Contents

You may connect a second DIRECTV Receiver to the unused LNB output. These instructions also apply to an additional receiver.

Getting Started 1

This chapter explains how to:

• Connect the DIRECTV

(this page).

• Connect your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV (see page 3).

• Find antenna azimuth and elevation settings for your location (see page 4).

• Test the DIRECTV System operation (see page 5).

How to use this manual

This manual uses these typographical conventions to help clarify instructions:

Text Example Description

Click Cancel.

Highlight the Messages button.

Press the INFO button. Connect a pair of A/V cables to the

AUDIO IN jack.

Highlight the Options tab.

Display the MAIN MENU.

satellite dish antenna to your DIRECTV Receiver

On-screen command buttons that execute an action.

Pull-down and pop-up box selections, or other option buttons within a menu pane.

Remote control buttons, or receiver front panel. Names of equipment cable connections on equipment.

Menu tab names

Menu and pane names, names of pop-up and sub-menu panes.

Setup overview At this point, you should have:

• Mounted the DIRECTV satellite antenna and pointed it in the general

direction of the satellite.

• Grounded the antenna as described in your antenna installation instructions.

• Attached RG-6 coaxial cable(s) to the antenna LNB connector(s).

• Routed the other end of the antenna cable to the back of your DIRECTV

Receiver.

• Placed the DIRECTV Receiver accessible to a telephone modular jack.

Ensure that you have completed these procedures, then continue to the next page to begin installing the DIRECTV Receiver.

Getting Started 1

Attach the antenna cable

GAEB0A

You can configure your system several ways, depending on what additional components (such as a VCR, DVD player, or A/V receiver) you select. For now, however, use the simplest configuration to check your antenna and cabling.

• Ensure that the DIRECTV

Receiver is not plugged into an electrical outlet.

• Attach the RG-6 coaxial antenna cable to the SATELLITE IN connector on

the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Refer to the appropriate figure below and on the next page.

AUDIO/VIDEO APPARATUS

52BN

Complies with part 68, FCC rules. FCC registration #: 5L4MUL-36248DT-E; REN=0.2B

This product and service are covered by one or more U.S. patents. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. See Users Manual for details.

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Table 1: Rear panel connections - DIRECTV Receiver model GAEB0A

1 SATELLITE IN connector 6 AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack

2 RF REMOTE antenna jack 7 VIDEO OUTPUT jack

3 TV ANTENNA/CABLE IN connector 8 S-VIDEO jack

4 OUT TO TV connector 9 TELEPHONE JACK

5 AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack 10 AC POWER CORD

GCEB0A

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Complies with part 68, FCC rules. FCC registration #: 5L4MUL-36248DT-E; REN=0.2B This product and service are covered by one or more U.S. patents. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. See Users Manual for details.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential

Table 2: Rear panel connections - DIRECTV Receiver model GCEB0A

1 SATELLITE IN connector 9 AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack

2 RF REMOTE antenna jack 10 VIDEO OUTPUT jack

3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT optical jack 11 VIDEO OUTPUT jack

4 OUT TO TV connector 12 S-VIDEO jack

5 TV ANTENNA/CABLE IN connector 13 VCR CONTROL cable jack

6 AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack 14 TELEPHONE JACK

7 AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack 15 AC POWER CORD

8 AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack

AUDIO/VIDEO

APPARATUS

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2 Getting Started

Connect your TV

Depending on your TV, you can connect it to the receiver in one of three ways:

• S-Video cable (best picture quality) or

• Video cable (very good picture quality) or

• Coaxial cable (good picture quality)

In addition to your video connection, use a set of audio cables (L/R) to provide stereo sound. If your TV does not have audio jacks, you will hear monophonic audio. This is acceptable for the procedures described in the next section.

To connect your TV to the DIRECTV

Receiver:

15. Select the appropriate connection:

If your TV has an S-Video jack –

• Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

• Use audio cables to connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s the TV’s

S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-VIDEO jack.

AUDIO jacks to

AUDIO IN jacks.

If your TV has RCA-type A/V connectors –

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

A/V IN jacks.

TV’s

• If your TV has only one

jack to the TV AUDIO IN jack.

AUDIO IN jack, connect the receiver’s AUDIO

AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the

If your TV only has an RF (coaxial) connector –

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

VHF/UHF IN or RF IN jack.

OUT TO TV connector to the TV’s

16. Connect one end of the telephone line cord provided into the DIRECTV Receiver’s PHONE JACK.

17. Connect the other end into a modular telephone outlet.

18. Plug the TV into an electrical outlet.

19. Plug the DIRECTV Receiver power cord into an electrical outlet. If the front panel Power indicator does not illuminate, press the

POWER button.

Onscreen Menu Icons

These icons appear in onscreen menus and are used throughout this manual:

Toggle or Step  Press SELECT to toggle (switch) a setting from ON to OFF or

step through the available choices each time you press SELECT

List of Options  Menu button will display a list of choices in a pop-up menu when

you press SELECT.

Series of Boxes  Multiple screens will appear in a series requesting you to enter

numbers and/or letters for the particular feature when you press SELECT.

Getting Started 3

Determine antenna

SELECT

POWER

angles

This section explains how to determine the proper antenna position. This is expressed in degrees of azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical). Use the receiver front panel controls shown below to complete this procedure.

Power

On/Standby

1. Press the front panel

Power

Main Menu

Indicator

POWER

MENU button to display the MAIN MENU below.

2. Use the button to highlight the

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Program Guide Guide Options Audio & Video Caller ID Program Director Watchword Interactive Purchases Lock & Limits View Mail System Setup Watch TV

Button

Buttons

SELECT

System Setup tab.

Direction

SELECT

Button

Tilt angle also appears if you have select an Oval Antenna from the Dish Type menu.

Main Menu tabs

3. Press the front panel

SELECT button.

4. The INSTALL menu allows you to determine the correct antenna position using your 5-digit ZIP code. Enter your ZIP code and press

SELECT.

The correct azimuth and elevation angles appear as shown below.

5. Use these values to properly align your dish antenna.

INSTALLATION

Install Signal

VCR Prefs Test New Card Upgrades Features

Watch TV Main Menu

Dish Type Alignment

Round Dish

ZIP Code Entry

ZIP Code

Oval Dish 2

2 0 9 0 2

Oval dish 3

Round dish for 1 satellite location

Cancel

Finding antenna settings based on ZIP code

Wed, Jun 13 1:31 PM

ZIP Code

Lat/Long

ZIP Code: 20902 Latitude: Longitude: Elevation: 38 Azimuth: 224 SW Tilt:

4 Getting Started

Testing your system

When you have aligned your dish antenna to the azimuth and elevation angles shown on the

Install pane:

1. Highlight the

Signal tab.

2. Use the button to highlight the Source pull-down menu

3. Signal quality is indicated by a scale at the bottom of the pane and with an audible indication. The frequency and tempo of the tone increase with signal strength.

SIGNAL STRENGTH

Install Signal VCR Prefs Test New Card Upgrade Features Watch TV Main Menu

Signal Strength

Source

Satellite 101

)

(A)

Status: Signal Locked

Current: 95 Highest: 95

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Transponder

4. Highlight the Transponder pull-down menu.

5. You may need to select another transponder to achieve the highest signal indication.

6. Select the transponder providing the best signal.

7. Use the button to highlight the

8. Highlight Begin Test and press the

Test tab.

SELECT button.

Results appear within a few seconds and should resemble those in the figure. If your test results are much different from those shown in the figures, or you receive no signal indication, refer to page 6.

SYSTEM TEST

Install Signal

VCR Prefs Test New Card Upgrade Features Watch TV Main Menu

System Tests

Begin Test

Version Wink Version Signal Tuning

Phone Access Card

Front Panel

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Xponder Test

: 5317.6 :0.0.0.75 :OK :OK

:OK :OK

(ID 0000-0000-0000)

:OK

To perform the Transponder test:

1. Move the highlight to the Xponder Test pull-down menu.

2. Press the

SELECT button.

Getting Started 5

3. Press SELECT again to test the first selection on the pop-up menu.

SYSTEM TEST

Install Signal

VCR Prefs Test New Card Upgrade

SYSTEM TEST

Features

Install

Watch TV

Signal

Main Menu

VCR Prefs Test

Test New Card Upgrade Features Watch TV Main Menu

Begin Test

18

916

1724

2532

System Tests

Xponder Test

Satellite 101 (A) Signal Strength

Wed, Jun 13 10:15 PM

Xponder Test

Satellite 101 (A)

: 5317.6

Satellite 119 (B)

:0.0.0.75

Satellite 110 (C)

:OK

Cancel

:OK

System Tests

Wed, Jun 13 10:16 PM

Xponder Test

Your results will differ slightly from those shown, depending on your geographic location and specific installation. However, if your results are very different from these examples (i.e, rows of zeros or single-digit numbers):

• Highlight the Install tab on the INSTALLATION menu. Verify your settings.

INSTALLATION

Install Signal

VCR Prefs Test New Card Upgrade Features Watch TV Main Menu

Dish Pointing

Dish Type

Autoconfig

Dish Type: Oval Dish 2

Networks: 0, 3

Switch Type: Simple

LNB: Unstacked

Installation pane

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Alignment Mode

ZIP Code

Lat/Longitude

ZIP Code : Latitude : Longitude :

Elevation : Azimuth : Tilt :

• Re-enter your ZIP code if necessary to verify you have used the correct

antenna pointing parameters for your location.

• Check your cable connections.

• Ensure the DIRECTV

Receiver is connected to a modular telephone jack.

Once you have successfully obtained a signal and your test results resemble those shown in the figures, call DIRECTV (or your subscription service provider) to activate service if you have not done so already.

6 Getting Started

Adding system components 2

You can configure your DIRECTV® Receiver several ways depending on the additional audio/video components you want to use.

This chapter explains how to:

• Connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna (this page).

• Connect the optional RF remote control antenna (this page).

• Connect and set-up a VCR (see page 8).

• Integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your existing audio or A/V system

(see page 10).

Connecting components

Connect a terrestrial

antenna

Connect the RF remote

control antenna

At this point, you should have:

Verified that your system is operating properly.

Connected your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV.

Unplugged all components from electrical outlets.

You can connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna to your DIRECTV Receiver by connecting it to the DIRECTV Receiver’s (refer to figures on page 2). The remote control switch between DIRECTV antenna.

The DIRECTV Receiver uses an optional RF (radio frequency) remote control antenna that allows you to control your receiver from other rooms in your house.

1. Slide the antenna into the base as shown. No tools are required.

programming and input from the terrestrial

INPUT button allows you to

TV ANT/CABLE IN jack

Assembling the optional RF antenna

2. Plug the RF remote control cable into the DIRECTV Receiver rear panel (refer to figures on page 2).

3. Extend the cable and place the antenna in the desired location.

To achieve the best operating range from the remote control, position the antenna as high and as far away from metal objects as possible.

RF REMOTE connector on the

Adding system components 7

Connecting a VCR Follow these instructions to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV

Receiver. Connect the satellite antenna RG-6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV Receiver’s

1. Depending on your VCR, select the appropriate connection to the DIRECTV receiver:

If your VCR has A/V connectors –

If your VCR only has an RF (coaxial) connector–

2. Depending on your TV and VCR, select the appropriate method to the connect the VCR to the TV:

If your TV and VCR have A/V connector –

If your TV or VCR only has an RF (coaxial) jack –

3. Plug the TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver power cords into an electrical outlet.

SATELLITE IN jack (refer to figures on page 2).

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s VCR’s

A/V IN jacks.

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

VHF/UHF IN or RF IN jack.

• If your VCR has only one (mono)

AUDIO L jack to the VCR’s AUDIO IN jack.

AUDIO IN jack, connect the receiver’s lower

• Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

A/V IN jacks.

TV’s

• Connect the VCR’s

VHF/UHF OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF IN jack.

AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the

OUT TO TV connector to the VCR’s

AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the

Connect the VCR Control

Cable

(Model GCEB0A only) The DIRECTV Receiver can control your VCR for unattended recording, using the VCR Control Cable provided

1. Plug the VCR control cable into the rear panel VCR CONTROL jack.

2. Temporarily position the other end over the VCR’s remote control sensor (normally a small dark plastic window on the VCR front panel).

The remote control sensor may be labeled or identified in your VCR manual. If it is not identified, scan the front of the VCR with your VCR remote control:

3. Hold the VCR remote control about ½-inch (1.3 cm) from the front left side.

4. Slowly move the remote control to the right as shown in the figure.

5. Repeatedly press the remote control’s power key on and off.

Scanning for the VCR remote control sensor

8 Adding system components

6. When your VCR responds to your pressing the remote control power, note the position. Temporarily tape the emitter to the position you marked until you verify that it works properly.

7. Test the VCR control feature as described below.

8. Remove the temporary mounting tape. Attach the emitter permanently with peel-and-stick backing. This will not interfere with normal VCR operation.

VCR SETUP menu provides the settings to allow the DIRECTV

The

Receiver to communicate with your VCR.

VCR SETUP

Install Signal VCR Prefs

Test New Card Upgrade Features

Watch TV Main Menu

Brand

Admiral

Aiwal

Akai

Audio Dynamics

Bell & Howell

Brooksonic

Canon

VCR SETUP menu pane

9. Scroll through the VCR brands using the joystick and buttons.

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TestCode

Record

Stop

Clear

If you cannot find the correct code listed for your brand of VCR brand, try related brands that use the same code. Also, your VCR may respond to multiple codes.

10. Use the remote control

SELECT button to try each code.

11. Alternate between this procedure and testing the code.

Test the VCR

(Record/Stop)

Signals coming from the remote control at the same time as signals coming from the VCR Control cable may provide unreliable test results.

This Record/Stop test verifies the specified brand and code controls your VCR. Before starting the test:

• Turn the VCR power on.

• Verify the VCR Control Cable is properly connected.

• Insert a recordable videotape into the VCR.

Use the DIRECTV Receiver front panel controls, rather than the remote control, to test the codes.

Test the VCR record and stop commands, If either command does not function, try other codes shown for your VCR brand. If you are unsuccessful after trying all available codes, recheck your VCR Control Cable connections and IR emitter placement.

Adding system components 9

Connecting a home entertainment system

The A/V receiver must be turned on in order to send the video signal to your TV.

You can integrate the DIRECTV® Receiver into your entertainment system to take advantage of enhanced audio and video capability. Follow these instructions to connect your DIRECTV Receiver.

• To connect the DIRECTV Receiver to your audio system, use A/V cables to

connect the satellite receiver to the audio receiver’s

AUDIO IN jacks.

• Dolby Digital - With the GCEB0A model, you can enjoy programs that

contain a Dolby Digital sound track. We recommend that you listen in surround sound for maximum enjoyment of these programs. You can connect the stereo outputs of the GCEB0A to a receiver that contains a Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder. This will provide you with three audio channels in the front and a mono surround channel.

• To take full advantage of Dolby Digital programming, connect the

GCEB0A digital audio output to an external 5.1-channel Dolby Digital decoder or receiver. This provides you with three front channels, two independent surround channels, and a sub-woofer channel.

1. Connect the satellite antenna RG-6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV Receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack.

2. Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s

A/V jacks.

A/V jacks to the VCR and A/V receiver’s

3. AUX, optical connection, and digital output connections – If your audio receiver has coaxial or optical digital connectors, connect the appropriate type of cable to the DIRECTV Receiver’s

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT for

two-channel digital stereo. If your A/V receiver is also capable of decoding Dolby Digital, use this connection in order to listen in full 5.1-channel surround sound. Additional audio information begins on page 21.

4. Connect the VCR’s

A/V OUT jacks to a pair of the A/V receiver’s A/V IN

jacks.

5. Connect the A/V receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack to the TV’s VIDEO IN jack.

6. Plug the components into an electrical outlet.

Note: If you have connected a VCR to your entertainment system in a way that routes the satellite receiver’s signal to your VCR before it reaches the TV, you may see a distorted picture if you try to record a copy-protected program. A programs. If this occurs, simply stop recording and the picture will automatically correct itself.

Can’t Tape symbol in the screen banner identifies these

10 Adding system components

Using the remote control 2

This chapter explains how to:

• Use the HMRC-8 and HMRC-9 remote control functions. (see page 13)

• Install and replace the remote control batteries. (see page 14)

• Program the remote to work with your system components. (see page 14)

• Access interactive programming features. (see page 15)

DVD

VOL

1 2

4 5

7 8

INPUT

REW

REC

VCR

MUTE

AUX

DIRECTOR

PLAY

STOP

PWR

TV SAT

PAUSE

Power

Turns satellite receiver power on/off(standby). Turns selected component power on/off.

Component control

Selects the component that you want to control. Buttons illuminate to indicate the component that the remote control is set to operate.

Receiver control group

Most frequently used functions are grouped together (see below).

Channel (CH) up/down

Moves to next or previous channel during viewing.

P A

Display next program guide page (Grid guide only).

G E

Previous channel

Toggle between the current channel and the last channel watched.

Director group

One-touch navigation to setup menus for audio, video, program guide and WatchWord searches.

Numeric keypad

Reserved for future upgrade

Input

Change video input source (CATV, terrestrial antenna, or other video device).

VCR control

Performs VCR control functions

Interactive guide

Access interactive features

Main menu

View the Main Menu

Information

View information about a program

HRMC-9 Remote Control Function Quick Reference

Backlight

Turn on keypad backlight

Program guide

View the list of available programming

TurboTune

View the TurboTune guide

Favorites

View listings of your preferred programming

Clear

Cancel the on-screen function and return to previous activity

Select/Move/OneLine guide

Press to select an on-screen option,

Press the arrows to move the screen highlight, Press to view the OneLine Guide (if no menu option)

Using the remote control 11

DVD

VOL

1 2

4 5

7 8

INPUT

REW

REC

PWR

AUX

VCR

TV SAT

Power

Turns satellite receiver power on/off(standby). Turns selected component power on/off.

Component control

Selects the component that you want to control. Buttons illuminate to indicate the component that the remote control is set to operate.

Receiver control group

Most frequently used functions are grouped together (see below).

Channel (CH) up/down

Moves to next or previous channel during viewing.

P A

MUTE

Display next program guide page (Grid guide only).

G E

Previous channel

DIRECTOR

Toggle between the current channel and the last channel watched.

Director group

One-touch navigation to setup menus for audio, video, program guide and WatchWord searches.

Numeric keypad

Reserved for future upgrade

Input

Change video input source (CATV, terrestrial antenna, or other video device).

VCR control

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

Performs VCR control functions

Interactive guide

Access interactive features

Main menu

View the Main Menu

Information

View information about the currently selected program

HMRC-8 Remote Control Function Quick Reference

The DIRECTV® Receiver front panel buttons can provide the basic controls needed to access major DIRECTV System features. However, using the remote control simplifies accessing the basic system functions, enhances your system’s capabilities, and provides convenient shortcuts to extended features. Additionally, most remote control buttons can also control other home entertainment system components.

Program guide

View the list of available programming

TurboTune

View the TurboTune guide

Favorites

View listings of your preferred programming

Clear

Cancel the on-screen function and return to previous activity

Select/Move/OneLine guide

Press to select an on-screen option,

Press the arrows to move the screen highlight, Press to view the OneLine Guide (if no menu option)

12 Using the remote control

Remote control functions

The joystick is the most versatile (and most used) remote control feature. Using only the joystick, you can perform virtually all on-screen functions including:

• Selecting a highlighted screen menu item.

• Moving the screen highlight (or cursor) up, down, left and right.

• Jumping directly to the OneLine™ Guide.

• Changing channels using the OneLine Guide.

Use the joystick to move up, down, left, or right through the on-screen displays.

This icon appears throughout this manual to instruct you to use the joystick to navigate through on-screen menus and guides.

SELECT means press the

joystick in the center to activate or choose a highlighted menu option.

Press the joystick up or down to display the OneLine guide while you are watching a program. When the OneLine guide appears, press the joystick up or down to step to the next higher- or lower-numbered channel.

GUIDE

INFO

CLEAR

INPUT

Press the time (while a program title is highlighted) to display the

Press the

GUIDE button to display the current program guide. Press it a second

Guide Options menu.

INFO button to display a brief description about the program you are

viewing. For more details, press it again to display the Information Banner. The

INFO button provides scheduling information (and pay per view purchase

information) about the program highlighted in the program guide. See Chapter 4 – Using program guides, on page 27 for more information.

P A G E

Use the channel in the OneLine Guide or scroll through a page of program guide

CHANNEL (CH) button to move up or down to the next available

selection.

Press the

CLEAR button to exit from any on-screen guide, remove banners, or

terminate an action.

INPUT button allows you to select programming from additional program

The sources connected to the satellite receiver such as a DVD player, VCRs, or a terrestrial TV antenna signal. Repeatedly press

INPUT to cycle through each

available input source in your system.

DIRECTOR

AUDIO

SAT

VIDEOPROG

Press the

SAT component select button to control the DIRECTV

Receiver. The other component select buttons indicate the devices they control. You can program the

AUX button to control another digital device such as an audio CD

player.

DIRECTOR buttons provide convenient shortcuts to find programming and

The adjust system features to suit your personal preferences.

Using the remote control 13

Installing remote control

batteries

To install or replace the remote control batteries:

1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.

2. Remove the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert two “AAA” size batteries as shown, observing the correct polarity.

4. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Installing batteries in the remote control

Programming the remote control

Code scanning

MUTE

You can operate your TV, VCR, and Audio/Video receiver using your HRMC-8 or HMRC-9 remote control. Use the Code Scanning or Code Entry method to program the remote control. Code scanning may be more time-consuming, but you don’t need to know manufacturer’s control codes. Using the Code entry method may be quicker, but you’ll need to know the correct manufacturer’s control codes for each component you want to operate.

1. Aim your remote control at the component you want to use.

2. Hold down the desired device button (

3. Press the

MUTE button for one second.

TV, for example).

4. Release both buttons together.

5. The device button (in this example, the

TV button) glows and remains lit.

If the button does not light, repeat the previous steps.

6. Use one of the two programming methods described above.

To use this method:

1. Repeatedly tap the top part of the

P A G

2. Continue to step through the codes until the component turns off, indicating you have found the correct component code. If you accidentally pass a code

CHANNEL (CH) button.

that responds or realize you may not have been aiming the remote control at the component, tap the lower part of the

CHANNEL (CH) button to step

backward through the codes.

14 Using the remote control

3. Press the remote control POWER button to verify the proper code by turning the device on and off.

4. Press the device button (in this example, TV) again to lock in the code.

Code Entry

To use this method:

1. Find the three-digit code or codes for the type and brand of the component you want to control (in this example, TV). Refer to Appendix B – Manufacturers device control codes, on page 43.

2. If several codes are listed, you may have to try some or all of them. After entering a code, press the remote control’s

POWER button to test it.

The correct code turns the device on and off.

3. Press the device (DVD, VCR, AUX, TV, SAT) button again to lock the code.

Using DIRECTV

™

INTERACTIVE

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ powered by Wink Communications® is a free, easy-to-use service that allows you to interact with the television shows and advertisements. When the blinking symbol appears in the upper left part of

your screen, you know that the program you're watching has been enhanced with DIRECTV INTERACTIVE.

Simply press the button on your remote control.You can use your remote control to access up-to-the-minute sports scores, news and weather, get program trivia, respond to offers during commercials, and purchase products, all while watching TV.

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

Interact

Watch TV Main Menu

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

Check your local weather, see the latest

sports scores, interact with popular

shows and shop from your couch. It is

FREE, easy to use and lots of fun!

Go to the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center

to get started

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center

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Select the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

Center menu bar, then follow the simple

directions provided on the subsequent screens.

Using the remote control 15

16 Using the remote control

Using the menus 3

This chapter describes:

• How to find the menus you need to perform common tasks (this page).

• Using the Program Director (see page 20).

• How to purchase pay per view events (see page 18).

• How to set and modify preferences (see page 21).

The table below lists the

MAIN MENU tabs, their submenus, and what they do.

Menu function overview

Main Menu tab Screens (see page) If you want to:

Program Guide Program Guide • View and modify the program guide.

Guide Options Theme (page 21)

Times (page 36) Favorit es List (page 33) Favorites Setup (page 33) Set Options (page 21) Set Turbo (page 31)

Audio & Video Audio Adjustment (page 21)

Video Adjustment

Caller ID Caller ID (page 19) • See the names and telephone numbers of recent callers

• Change the name of a program list.

• Change the period of time shown in the program guide

• Create/edit up to four channel lists (Fav. A, Fav. B, Fav. C, Family)

• Create a program listing that contains selected channels

• Guide Options: – Guide style (grid or Logo) – Picture in guide, zoom (on or off) – Multi-Color guide (on or off) – Channel Sort (numeric or alpha) – Filters, (temporary or persistent) – Reset options to the default selections – Set and edit TurboTune guide channels

• Set Default Audio language

• Set Alternate Audio language

• Set left/right audio balance

• Select 4:3 or 16:9 screen ratio

• Center menus on your monitor (up/down and right/left)

Program Director Schedule (page 18) • Automatically tune to programs for viewing or taping

WatchWord Setup (page 23)

Results (page 23).

™

Interactive DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

Purchases Upcoming & Past Purchases

(page 18)

Lock & Limits Lock (page 37)

Fav S etup (page 33) Rating (page 38) Limits (page 39)

View Mail Mail (page 19) • Read messages from DIRECTV

System Setup Install (page 2)

Signal (page 5) VCR (page 8) Prefs (page 21) Te st (page 5) New Card Upgrade Features

(page 15) • Access interactive programming features

• Search for programming using specific words

• Display search results

• View a list of scheduled pay per view event

• Display recently purchased pay per view events

• Lock and unlock the system

• Set viewing times and maximum viewing hours

• Create/edit up to four channel lists (Fav. A, Fav. B, Fav. C, Family)

• Set maximum program rating allowed for viewing

• Select programming content to be shown in the program guide

• Determine proper antenna azimuth and elevation setting

• Test signal reception

• Setup VCR for unattended recording

• Test system operation

• Prepare a new access card

• Display upgrade status and history

• Display current receiver features

Using the menus 17

Purchasing pay per view (PPV)

Select the Purchases menu tab to display lists of recently viewed and advance purchased pay per view events. You can choose

UPCOMING PURCHASES. The event channel, title, start date and time, and

PAST PURCHASES and

cost is shown for each purchase.

PAST PURCHASES

Upcoming

Past

Watch TV Main Menu

1/12

2/12

Pay per view purchases list

The

PAST PURCHASES pane shows recent pay per view events charged to

Purchase History

Recently viewed event

9:00PM

Previously viewed event

8:00PM

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102

140

$2.99

$29.99

your account. You cannot remove listed events. The list does not show:

• events purchased, but later canceled.

• purchased, cancelable events to which the DIRECTV

Receiver never

tuned.

• events ordered by calling DIRECTV.

If you are not authorized for purchases using your DIRECTV Receiver, contact DIRECTV for assistance.

Cancelling purchases

The

UPCOMING PURCHASES pane displays:

• PPV events you have purchased but not yet viewed

• PPV events purchased but never viewed.

Events ordered by calling DIRECTV do not appear on this list. For additional information about a specific event, highlight the event and press the

To purchase a pay per view event:

1. Highlight the Buy menu pane option

2. Press

SELECT

3. Press SELECT again to confirm your purchase.

You may cancel some events after purchasing them. You can usually cancel unviewed purchases, however some events cannot be cancelled. If the Cancel Purchase button appears, you can clear the purchase. If this button is unavailable, part of the event has probably already been viewed, and you must accept the purchase.

To cancel a Pay Per View event:

1. Highlight the event you want to cancel.

2. Press

CLEAR on the remote control.

3. Use the pop-up menu panel to cancel the purchase.

INFO key.

18 Using the menus

Viewing Mail DIRECTV uses the MAIL feature to send you important information, inform you

of special events, and tell you about special offers.When you receive a new message, a message. Highlight and

New Mail icon appears at the top of all menus until you read the

SELECT the View Mail tab from the MAIN MENU.

VIEW MAIL

Mail Watch TV Main Menu

Erase

Second page of message text...

VIEW MAIL menu pane

Read Message

Message

Message – Cycle through multiple messages. Use the joystick to navigate messages.

Page – Use the

CHANNEL(CH) button to cycle through multi-page message.

SELECT the Messages button.

Fri, Jul 6 5:24AM

1 of 3 Page 2

Erase – Permanently remove a message. Messages are automatically deleted as they become outdated or if space is needed for newer incoming messages.

Using Caller ID Your DIRECTV

recent calls on your TV as shown in the figure below.

CALLER ID

Caller ID

Watch TV Main Menu

You must subscribe to Caller ID from your local telephone company to use this feature.

Highlight and SELECT the Caller ID tab from the MAIN MENU.

Receiver shows you the name, time, and telephone number of

Sun, Apr 1 3:42PM

Call History

Today

John Customer

7/29/01

Joe Callow

Call history screen

10:16 AM 1 (765) 163-7133

9:11 AM 1 (405) 163-5256

Using the menus 19

Using the program Director

You can program up to 32 events in advance for viewing or unattended recording. The

PROGRAM DIRECTOR will tune to a program at a specific date

and time, or tune on a repeating basis. As shown below, you can:

• Schedule programs for viewing (ü)

• Schedule programs for taping ( )

• Select Cancel from the menu if you decide not to schedule anything.

To schedule or edit an

event

You can schedule events up to eleven months in advance.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Schedule

Watch TV Main Menu

The PROGRAM DIRECTOR Schedule pane popup menu

Chan Start FrequencyLength

Schedule Options

Schedule to View ( )

Schedule to Tape ( )

Delete Event

Cancel

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The Schedule pane displays up to seven previously scheduled events at a time. If more than seven events are already scheduled, use the joystick to scroll

down to view the additional events. Small arrows at the top or bottom of the list indicate that there are additional events.

To schedule a program:

1. Highlight an upcoming program in the program guide and press

SELECT again to cycle through the next available option.

Press

If you choose a scheduling option, the DIRECTV

Receiver will turn on

SELECT.

(if necessary) and tune to the specified channel at the chosen date and time.

2. If you chose Schedule to Tape and you have set up your VCR (see page 8), the DIRECTV Receiver will record the event. For unattended recording:

Select Delete Event to clear a scheduled event.

20 Using the menus

– Attach the VCR Control Cable and set up your VCR. – Set your VCR for the correct DIRECTV Receiver output: RF (channel

3/4) or A/V (phono or S-Video).

– Insert a blank videotape and leave the VCR turned on.

3. Use the joystick to specify AM or PM (or N for noon, or M for midnight

if the you specified12:00).

4. Use the same procedure to set the program Length in hours and minutes

5. Use the joystick to advance to the Frequency column.

6. Specify when, or how often, the event occurs: Tod ay, Tom or ro w, Every Mon, Every Tue, Every Wed, Every Thu, Every Fri, Every Sat, Every Sun, Everyday, Mon-Fri, or “/” (specify a date).

If you specify a date, use the month/day format. The year is set automatically.

7. After setting the Frequency, use the joystick to advance.

8. Review your settings and choose OK, or choose Cancel to delete the edits.

To cancel a program scheduled for viewing or taping: Find the upcoming program in the program guide you wish to cancel and press

SELECT until the check mark (✓ ) or videotape icon ( ) disappears.

If the program is currently airing, you must delete the event from the menu pane accessed from the

PROGRAM DIRECTOR.

Schedule

Setting guide preferences

Adjusting audio and video

Highlight and SELECT the Guide Options tab from the MAIN MENU. The

Options screen (shown below) allows you to customize operation to best suit

your needs.

GUIDE OPTIONS

Theme

Times Fav List

Fav Setup Options Set Turbo Watch TV Main Menu

Guide Style

Picture In Guide

Guide Zoom

Multi-Color

Channel Sort

Filters

Reset Options

Selecting guide options

Wed, Jul 4 12:25AM

Grid

Numeric

Temporary

From the MAIN MENU, highlight and SELECT the Audio & Video tab. From the

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT menu pane, you can change:

• Default Audio and Alternate Audio

• Audio Left/Right Balance

• TruSurround® Audio Processing

• Dolby Digital Output

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT

Audio Video

Exit Return

Default Audio

Alternate Audio

Audio Balance

SRS TruSurround

Dolby Digital

Factory Defaults

Wed, Feb 20 2:15 AM

English

0,0

Off

Using the menus 21

Setting default and

alternate audio

Your DIRECTV® Receiver supports alternate audio services. The icon

ALT.

UDI

appears below the Information Banner or program guide date and time to indicate alternate audio is available for a particular program.

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT

Audio Video

Watch TV Main Menu

Default Audio

Alternate Audio

English

Spanish

Audio Balance

French

SRS TruSurround

German

Italian

Dolby Digital

Japanese

Korean

Chinese

Factory Defaults

Wed, Feb 20 2:15 AM

English

0,0

Off

Setting the default audio language

1. Press the remote control

INPUT button to access these services.

2. Highlight the desired language.

3. Press

SELECT.

Occasionally, an audio track may be offered that is not being broadcast, in which case the audio will not change or you will not hear any audio. Change channels to restore the audio track to the one specified on the

ADJUSTMENT

menu.

AUDIO

Using Dolby Digital

audio

Adjusting audio balance

(model GCEB0A only) Select the Dolby Digital audio, then use the

CHANNEL(CH) button to step through the audio tracks for the current program.

For programs that are offered in Dolby Digital, the double-D symbol ( ) appears with the audio track title.

To adjust the left/right audio balance, highlight and SELECT Audio Balance.

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT

Audio Video

Watch TV Main Menu

Audio Balance

Left Speaker

Right Speaker

Default Audio

Alternate Audio

Audio Balance

SRS TruSurround

Dolby Digital

Done

Factory Defaults

Setting left/right speaker balance

Use the joystick to increase or decrease balance settings in the pop-up menu.

Wed, Feb 20 2:15 AM

English

0,0

Off

[

22 Using the menus

Adjusting the screen

image

Adjust video display brightness, contrast, and saturation for the best image.

1. Highlight the

Audio & Video tab from the MAIN MENU.

2. Press

SELECT.

3. Highlight the PicturePerfect menu pane button.

4. Press

5. Use the joystick to increase/decrease the screen Brightness, Contrast,

SELECT.

and image Saturation settings in the pop-up menu (as shown below).

VIDEO ADJUSTMENT

Audio Video

Watch TV Main Menu

Brightness

Screen Ratio

Menu Centering

PicturePerfect

Black Level Filter

PicturePerfect

Contrast

Saturation

0 Done

Factory Default

Adjusting screen image controls

Fri, Jul 13 6:25 AM

4:3

0,0

0,0,0

Using WatchWord

™

Use WatchWord to search for specific words used in titles or descriptions. Press the remote control

WATCHWORD SETUP

Setup Result

Watch TV

Main Menu

SEARCH button to access the setup pane shown below.

Wed, Apr 11 3:45 PM

Search for words in the Program Titles

and Descriptions within Guide.

rodeo

casino

tropical

Roberts

Empty

Search word entry list

You can specify up to eight search words or partial words to identify programming of interest to you. Program titles and guide descriptions containing your search words appear in the

Highlight and

SELECT one of the eight choices. A pop-up panel appears where

Result pane.

you can enter a search word. If you entered “ALIEN,” WatchWord might find the movie “Aliens” as well as any program which includes the word “alien” in the description.

Using the menus 23

Use the pop-up button board to enter search words. You can highlight and

SELECT the toggle icon on the default button board (see figure) to change it

to a standard keyboard layout, if you desire. Highlight the desired letter using

the joystick. Press

SELECT to enter the letter. Select OK when you are

finished entering the desired search words.

Adjusting system settings

New Access Card

WATCHWORD SETUP

Setup Result

Watch TV Main Menu

( )

!@# $ % 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Q W E R T Y U I O P A S D F G H J K L : Z X C V B N M . / ?

Del

Search for words in the Program Titles

!@# $ % 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S : T U V W X Y Z . / ?

WatchWord Entry

and Descriptions within Guide.

rodeo

casino

tropical

Roberts

Empty

Wed, Apr 11 3:45 PM

( )

Del

Cancel

Clear

Using the toggle key to switch button board layout

Select the System tab from the MAIN MENU to access the system functions described in this section.

Highlight the New Card tab to set the receiver to use a new DIRECTV® access

SELECT the Prepare new card menu button and follow the on-screen

card. instructions.

NEW ACCESS CARD

Install Signal

VCR Prefs Test New Card Upgrade Features Watch TV Main Menu

Follow this procedure to prepare a

new access card.

Once started it cannot be

Please follow the instructions

interrupted.

carefully.

Select button below

to begin.

Prepare new card

Prepare New Card menu pane

Fri, Jun 15 12:10 PM

24 Using the menus

Use the PREFERENCES menu pane (shown in the figure below) to change the

appearance of the on-screen menus and select how your DIRECTV operates with other devices. The

PREFERENCES pane also allows you to:

Receiver

• Change the receiver ID

• Set the receiver output channel to channel 3 or 4

• Enable or disable the INPUT button on your remote control.

• Lock the system on a particular channel.

• Select English or Spanish language menus.

• Enable or disable Caller ID on and off.

Change Receiver ID

PREFERENCES

Install Signal VCR Prefs

Test New Card Upgrade

Features Watch TV Main Menu

Receiver ID Unit 1

Output Channel

Input Key

Channel Lock

Menu Language

Color Scheme

Translucency

Caller ID

Factory Defaults

System Preferences menu pane

3 Off

Off

English

Indigo

Solid

Fri, Aug 3 5:15 PM

If you are using:

• multiple satellite receivers in the same room,

• multiple satellite receivers with the RF remote control on one of the

receivers,

you may want to change the receiver ID to avoid interference or “cross talk.” The remote control receiver ID can be a number from “001” to “008”.

If you change receiver IDs, set your remote control to that ID number first. Use this procedure to set the remote control to use a different receiver ID:

1. From the

MAIN MENU, highlight the System Setup menu tab. Press

SELECT.

2. Highlight

Prefs menu tab to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Highlight Receiver ID menu button.

4. Press and hold the remote control SAT button.

5. Press and release the

6. Release the

SAT button. It should remain lit. If it does not, repeat steps 4-6.

MUTE button.

7. Enter desired number (001 to 008).

8. Press the

9. Point the remote control at the receiver. Press

SAT button to lock in the code.

SELECT.

The number to the right the highlighted Receiver ID menu button will change to the new code. Check that the ID has been successfully set by testing the remote control to see that it controls that satellite receiver.

Using the menus 25

Set output channel

Use the Output Channel menu button to toggle between channels 3 and 4, whichever is unused in your area.

Input key enable/disable

Lock a channel

Select menu language

Change color schemes

Set translucency level

Caller ID enable/disable

The Input Key menu button allows you to turn the remote control TV/SAT button on and off.

Use the Channel Lock menu button to set the DIRECTV® Receiver to permanently stay on a specific channel. When you enter a channel number (5-0-0, for example) then select OK, the receiver will always power up on that channel (channel 500 in this example). The receiver will ignore any attempts to change the channel. Set this option to “Off” to permit normal channel selection.

The Menu Language button allows you to display on-screen menus in English (default) or Spanish.

You may select a menu color combination, or scheme, from these choices: Indigo, Ice, Sky, Forest, or Merlot.

The translucency level of the on-screen display may be set to Solid, Heavy, Medium, or Light.

Use the Caller ID menu button to turn the Caller ID feature on and off. Incoming calls will not be displayed on-screen when the Caller ID feature is disabled.

Restore factory default

settings

SELECT the Factory Defaults menu button to restore the PREFERENCES

options to the original factory settings.

Antenna, Signal, and Test functions are described Chapter 1 – Getting started.

26 Using the menus

Using program guides 4

This chapter describes:

• The different program guide styles (this page).

• Common program guide and menu features (see page 29).

• How to use the OneLine

• How to set-up and use the TurboTune

™

Guide (see page 30).

™

Guide (see page 31).

Selecting a program guide style

Grid guide

Cells with arrows indicate the program started at an earlier time or continues later than can be shown in the selected time period.

Personalize the program guide to show program listings that interest you. You determine how your choices appear onscreen by your guide selection. Available guide styles are:

• Grid with Picture-in-Guide or description

• Logo with Picture-in-Guide or description

• Easy to see what programs are available at a particular time.

• Shows up to 72 hours of current and upcoming programming.

• Picture-in-Guide displays the current program in the upper right corner.

• You can browse five channels of current and future programming at a time.

• Active ad highlights provide “one-click” access to products and services.

• Programs appear in a row with the channel on which they are broadcast.

PROGRAM GUIDE All Channels

The Weather Channel

None 6:00PM - 7:00PM Weather Local and national forecast, weekly planner and weekend outlook; severe weather focus at 10 minutes to the hour. Series, Interactive.

Advertising

Highlight

Today

The Weather Channel

Advertising

Highlight

6 PM 6:30

INTERACTIVE Center

DIRECTV Pay Per View Previews

Local Channel Ordering Information

DIRECTV FREEVIEW DIRECTV

Thu, Feb 7 6:00PM

Picture-in-Guide

An image of the currently

airing program highlighted

in the menu selection

appears here

Weather Channel...

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center

FREEVI...

7 PM

ALL DAY

If a program title cannot entirely fit in the space provided, an ellipsis (…) indicates that a portion of the title is not shown.

• Browse up or down one channel at a time with the joystick when the

highlight is in the grid.

• Use the remote control CHANNEL(CH) button to scroll through a full page

of guide entries at a time.

• Move the highlight to the right to show future programming.

The guide time expands to two hours when active ad highlights are not available. You can also turn the Picture-in-Guide feature off as shown in the figure on page 28.

Using program guides 27

PROGRAM GUIDE All Channels

The Weather Channel

None 6:00PM - 7:00PM Weather. Local and national

forecast, weekly planner and weekend outlook; severe weather focus at 10 minutes to the hour.

Today 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30

Series, Interactive.

The Weather Channel

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center

DIRECTV Pay Per View Previews

R R

DIRECTV FREEVIEW

Local Channel Ordering Information

To turn off the Picture-In-Guide feature:

Thu, Feb 7 6:00PM

The Weather Channel

ALL DAY

DIRECTV Customer News

Press the remote control GUIDE button while the program guide appears on-screen to display the Guide Options menu.

Logo guide

1. Press the remote control

2. Press the

GUIDE button again to access the Options menu tab.

GUIDE button.

3. Highlight the Picture-in-Guide menu button.

4. Press

SELECT to toggle the feature off.

• Select your favorite channels, rather than selecting specific programs.

• The current program title appears above the logo grid as you highlight each

channel. Only current programming is available in the Logo Guide.

• Video of the current program appears in the Picture-in-Guide window as

you highlight each channel.

LOGO GUIDE All Channels

A description of the program currently airing on the highlighted network menu appears here, if available.

Title of the program on the network selected in menu

Thu, Feb 7 6:00PM

Picture-in-Guide

An image of the currently

airing program highlighted

in the menu selection

appears here

28 Using program guides

Logo guide with Picture-In-Guide active

Use the time, or use the joystick to scroll through the guide entries one at a time.

Channel (CH) button to scroll through the guide entries a full page at a

You can display the most channels per screen as shown on page 29 by turning off the Picture-in-Guide feature, using the description-only mode.

LOGO GUIDE All Channels

A description of the program currently airing on the highlighted network menu appears here, if available.

Logo guide with Picture-In-Guide disabled (description-only mode)

To select a guide style:

Thu, Feb 7 6:00PM

Title of the program on the network selected in menu

Program guide and menu features

1. Press the remote control

2. Use the joystick to highlight and

3. From the

4. Highlight and

Options menu tab, highlight your selection and press SELECT.

SELECT the WatchTV tab to return to the program you were

MENU button.

SELECT the Guide Options menu tab.

viewing.

The on-screen guides and menus provide a logical and convenient way to access system features and settings. Every guide and menu contain these elements:

• The guide or menu title

• The day of the week, date, and time appear in the upper right corner

• Menu pane selection tabs

Use the joystick to move the highlight from tabs into menu panes.

Menu Tabs

Active Ta b

Menu Title

VIEW MAIL

Program Guide Guide Options Audio & Video Caller ID Program Director WatchWord Interactive Purchases

Lock & Limits View Mail System Setup Watch TV

Menu Pane

Read Message

Erase

Message

Second page of message text...

Date Time

Fri, Jun 15 5:24 AM

1 of 3 Page 2

Common menu features

Using program guides 29

• Below the date and time, small icons indicating the status of the system or

details about the currently highlighted program title may appear. These icons also appear in the Channel Banner as shown below.

Fri, May 8 10:54 AM

Rated: NR (Not Rated)

340

Family 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

TNN: Automobiles

ALT.

Icon

Meaning

Pay

Interactive

per

programming

view

available

Dolby Digital audio available

Closed caption available

NEW MAIL

Unread mail

Limits enforced

Limits override

CANT

TAPE

Taping not allowed

AUDIO

Other audio available

DATA

SVCS.

Data available

Channel Banner Icons

The Channel Banner appears at the top of the screen whenever you use the

CHANNEL(CH) button to change channels. Press the remote control INFO

button to display the banner at any time.

More detailed information appears in the Info Banner beneath the Channel Banner if you press the

INFO button a second time. Banners disappear from the

screen after a few seconds, but you can remove them from the screen instantly by pressing the

CLEAR button on the remote control.

NEW MAIL

ALL DAY

All Day Ticket

Letter Box format

The OneLine™ Guide The OneLine

the joystick up or down while watching TV. You will see the channel call sign and number, titles, and program start and end times as shown below.

• Use the joystick to scroll to the right to see upcoming program titles.

• Display current or future program information in the Channel Banner by

pressing the remote control

• Use the joystick to move up or down while using the OneLine Guide to

see the next or previous available channel. Press channel.

• You can also enter a channel number using the numeric keypad to display

the OneLine Guide for that channel. OneLine Guide content varies according to

• Press the CLEAR button on the remote control to instantly remove the guide.

™

Guide appears across the bottom of your screen when you press

100 10:30 11 am 11:30 12:00pm

Watch Pay Per View Previews now!

DTV

PROGRAM GUIDE All Channels

OneLine Guide

INFO button.

SELECT to tune to the

FAV LIS T menu selections and other filters.

30 Using program guides

Using TurboTune

™

The TurboTune™ feature is a quick access guide to nine of your favorite channels.

• Press the TURBO button on the remote control to show the TurboTune panel.

• Use the joystick to highlight the desired channel. The panel header

displays the title of the program currently airing on the highlighted channel.

• Press SELECT to tune to that channel.

DIRECTV Pay Per View Prev

Setup

TurboTune Menu

To set TurboTune channels:

• Select Guide Options from the MAIN MENU, then use the Set Turbo menu

tab or

• Press the TURBO button on the remote control then SELECT the Setup pane

below the TurboTune Menu.

• Highlight an unassigned channel box and press SELECT.

• Enter the desired channel using the joystick, numeric remote control

buttons, or the

CHANNEL(CH) button.

Using program guides 31

32 Using program guides

Setting favorites and filters 5

This chapter explains:

• How to create a channel list (this page).

• Renaming a channel list (see page 34).

• Using Auto Set, Add All, and Del All functions (see page 34).

• How to filter the program guide (see page 35).

• How to change guide times (see page 36).

Using favorite channel lists

Creating a channel list

Channel Lists are provided to help you organize the hundreds of available channels into groupings suitable for your household. Each list can contain as many or as few channels as you wish. You can customize these groups several ways. For example, Fa v. A could be Dad’s favorite channels, Fav . B could be Mom’s favorites, Fav. C could be the kids’ channels, and Fam il y could be all channels that Mom and Dad have deemed appropriate for the entire family.

1. Press the remote control MENU button.

2. Select the

3. Use the joystick to highlight the

4. Press

Guide Options from the MAIN MENU.

Fav Setup tab.

SELECT to open the FAVORITE LIST SETUP pane shown below.

FAVORITE LIST SETUP

Theme

Times Fav List Fav Setup

Options Set Turbo Watch TV

Main Menu

Channel

120 WABC

121 WQED

122 ESPN

123 HBOW

Quality entertainment for the whole family, featuring animated XYZ classics, original series, entertainment specials, and movies. Included at no additional charge in DIRECTV Total Choice Packages.

List: MYLIST

Wed, Jul 18 7:10 PM

Auto Set

Rename

Add All

Del. All

The four columns of small boxes on the right hand side of the pane are the Tag Boxes. The first three columns are the Fa v. A, Fa v. B , and Fa v. C. channel lists.

The farthest right hand column is the Fa mi ly list.

Note: If the receiver is locked, only existing Family list channels are accessible. If the Family list has not had channels added to it, no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver. To avoid this inconvenience, create the Family list before locking the receiver. See Chapter 6 – Using access controls, on page 37 for additional details about controlling system access.

5. Use the joystick to highlight the tag box that corresponds to the channel

number and list that you wish to create or change.

6. Press

SELECT to add or remove the check mark, which indicates that the

channel in that row is included in the list shown at the top of the column.To

Setting favorites and filters 33

help you decide whether to include or exclude a certain channel, the title of the program currently airing on that channel appears at the top of the screen.

7. Scroll up or down to view channels and descriptions. Press

SELECT to add

channels to your list.

8. When you have added all of the channels you want to your list, use the joystick to highlight and

SELECT the Watch TV tab to resume viewing.

Renaming a channel list:

Once you have created your lists, use the remote control

FAV button to cycle

through them quickly and easily. Each press cycles to next channel list. You can also select a list by highlighting the

FAVORITE LIST

Theme Times

Fav List

Fav Setup Options Set Turbo

Watch TV

Main Menu

Select Favorite List to filter Guide

Fav List tab.

Wed, Jul 18 8:16 PM

All Channels

FAV. A

FAV. B

FAV. C

Family

1. Highlight the Rename button and press SELECT.

Rename List pop-up menu appears. You can rename the first three lists.

A You cannot rename the All and Fam il y lists.

2. Highlight the list you wish to rename and press

SELECT. A buttonboard

pop-up panel appears.

3. Highlight the desired letter using the joystick.

4. Press

SELECT to enter the letter.

5. When finished, Select OK.

Creating an Auto Set list

Adding and removing all

channels

34 Setting favorites and filters

1. SELECT the Auto Set button. A pop-up menu appears showing each of the channel lists.

2. Highlight and Once selected, the

SELECT a channel list to be programmed.

Auto Set Progress pop-up status panel appears. It may

take several minutes for the receiver to scan through all of the channels and determine which ones you are authorized to receive. The results of this scan will be stored in the designated channel list.

Note: Auto Set may exclude some channels such as the Music Choice channels or include some pay per view channels. This does not mean that the receiver is faulty. These channels were excluded or included due to the

DIRECTV

Receiver’s analysis process. You can manually edit the lists to

correct these oversights.

Selecting the Del All menu button clears all channels from the list you have chosen. Add All has the opposite effect, creating a list of all the channels you are authorized to receive.

Filtering the program guide

Press the remote control GUIDE button while in a guide. A pop-up menu provides filtering tools and ways to access other guide styles. By combining each of these filter options, you can quickly narrow down channels to those that match your viewing interests.

Using Theme Filters

From the MAIN MENU, SELECT the GUIDE OPTIONS tab. The CATEGORY

FILTER

menu appears, listing all available program category groups.

CATEGORY FILTER

Theme

Times Fav List Fav Setup Options Set Turbo Watch TV Main Menu

Select a Category to filter Guide

All

Movies

Sports

Interests

Lifestyles

News

Themes

Show Types

Wed, Feb 7 3:15 PM

After choosing a category (other than All), the drop-down menu is replaced by the Types pop-up menu. This menu allows you to further refine a chosen theme. In addition to All, you can select popular categories that can be quickly selected using the remote control

GUIDE button.

For example, if you select Lifestyles for the category, you can then choose a subcategory such as Beauty, Collectibles, Cooking, Exercise/Fitness, and others as shown in the figure below.

CATEGORY FILTER

Theme

Times Fav List Fav Setup Options Set Turbo Watch TV Main Menu

Select a Category to filter Guide

CATEGORY FILTER

All

Movies

Sports

Interests

Lifestyles

News

Themes

Show Types

Wed, Feb 7 3:15 PM

Theme

Times Fav List Fav Setup Options Set Turbo Watch TV Main Menu

House/Garden

All

Beauty

Collectibles

Cooking

Exercise/Fitness

Fashion/Style

Health/Medicine

Home Repair

House/Garden

After selecting one of these subcategories, the guide will be further filtered to show only those channels offering programs of the selected category and type.

Setting favorites and filters 35

Selecting guide times

Highlight the Times menu tab. The GUIDE TIMES menu shown below provides easy access to future programming information. Simply select the time you want the guide to begin. After a few seconds, the selected guide appears.

GUIDE TIMES

Theme Times

Fav List Fav Setup

Options

Set Turbo Watch TV

Main Menu

Advance Program Guide

to Chosen Time

Current

3:30AM Tomorrow

3:30PM Tomorrow

3:30AM Sat

3:30PM Sat

3:30AM Sun

Thu, Feb 7 3:54PM

36 Setting favorites and filters

Using access controls 6

This chapter explains:

• How to lock and unlock the system (this page).

• How to set a maximum ratings limit (see page 38).

• Setting maximum spending and time limits (see page 39).

Locking & unlocking the system

How to lock the system

Locks & Limits provides settings to help you control the viewing restrictions of

DIRECTV provide a great degree of control. The DIRECTV

programming. When accompanied by the channel lists, these limits

Receiver must be locked for

the TV Timer, Rating and Spending limits to be enforced.

When you first receive your satellite system, it will be unlocked; (i.e., no limits or restrictions are in effect). You must lock the system to enforce the limits (spending, ratings, TV timer, and “Family” favorite list).

Note: Once the DIRECTV Receiver is locked, only existing Family list channels will be accessible. If the Fami ly list does not contain any channels, no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver. To avoid this, verify the contents of the Family list before locking the receiver.

When you SELECT the Lock button, the LOCK SYSTEM pop-up panel appears.

PARENTAL LOCK

Lock Fav Setup

Ratings Limits Watch TV Main Menu

Enforce rating, spending, and

viewing limits, and restrict

access to Family list channels.

Enter the 4 digit passcode to

lock(unlock) your receiver.

Wed, Jul 18 9:15 AM

Press Cancel to clear the locking process.

If you forget your four-digit code, you must call DIRECTV.

Lock

1. Enter a four-digit passcode using the remote control.

2. Highlight and SELECT OK.

3. Enter the code again to confirm.

4. Highlight and

SELECT OK.

Once you select OK, the satellite receiver is locked. You must enter the passcode to unlock it. A lock symbol icon appears at the top of every menu screen to remind you that the system is locked.

Using access controls 37

Unlocking the system

The button used to lock the system is also used to unlock the system.

PARENTAL LOCK

Lock Fav Setup

Ratings Limits Watch TV Main Menu

Enforce rating, spending, and

viewing limits, and restrict

access to Family list channels.

Enter the 4 digit passcode to

lock(unlock) your receiver.

Lock

LOCK SYSTEM

Passcode

* * * *

Lock

Cancel

Wed, Jul 18 9:15 AM

CONFIRM PASSCODE

Passcode

* * * *

Lock

Cancel

To remove the lock and its restrictions:

1. Highlight the

SELECT the Unlock menu button.

Locks & Limits tab from the MAIN MENU.

3. Enter the code you entered to lock the system.

Once the system is unlocked, all limits and restrictions are removed! Choose Cancel to keep the lock in effect.

Setting ratings limits

Program ratings indicate the suitability of a program’s content for a given audience.

Highlight the

Ratings tab. Highlight and SELECT the type of programming

content you wish to restrict.

RATINGS LIMITS

Lock Fav Setup

Ratings Limits Watch TV Main Menu

Children

General Audience

Dialogue

Sex

Violence

Language

Movies

Not Rated

Thu, Feb 7 4:40PM

Allow All Allow TV-14

Allow TV-14

Allow TV-14 Allow TV-14

Allow R

Allow All

For example, if you select the Violenc e menu button, a ratings pop-up submenu appears as shown in the figure on page page 39.

38 Using access controls

RATINGS LIMITS

Lock Fav Setup

Ratings Limits Watch TV Main Menu

Children

Violence

General Audience

Block All

Dialogue

TV-PG

Sex

TV-14

Violence

TV-MA

Allow All

Language

Movies

Not Rated

Thu, Feb 7 4:40PM

Allow All Allow TV-14

Allow TV-14

Block All

Allow TV-14

Allow R

Allow All

Highlight and SELECT the highest rating for violent program content you wish to allow.You may choose to Block All or Allow All instead of setting a specific limit.

Setting spending and

time limits

Highlight the Limits tab to set the maximum spending limit. You can set the maximum purchase price on a per-event basis.

To change the displayed limit:

1. Highlight the Max Spending button

2. Press

SELECT to display the SPENDING LIMIT pop-up panel.

Use this menu to set the specific hours and maximum hours the satellite receiver can be used for viewing.

SPENDING/VIEWING LIMITS

Lock Fav Setup

Ratings Limits Watch TV

Main Menu

Max Spending

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Total time watched today: 1:12

24:00 Hours allowed

Wed, Jul 18 10:11 AM

$5.00

3. Use the number buttons on the remote control to set the limit or use the joystick to increase or decrease each digit.

4. Use the joystick to highlight the digit that you want to change. The maximum limit is $655 per event.

5. Highlight OK and press

SELECT to confirm the entered amount.

Using access controls 39

40 Using access controls

Questions & Answers A

Questions? Did we forget to tell you something? We have compiled some the most common questions and their answers here. We hope they help!

Q I had a signal but now I am getting a message “Searching for satellite

signal. To access related utilities, press

A Rain clouds and snow can affect the satellite signal reception. This loss of

signal is temporary. Also check for new growth on trees and bushes that could be blocking the signal. One other possibility is that the wind or someone has moved the satellite dish antenna.

Q Why can’t I control my TV?

A Before you can control your TV, VCR, or any other device besides your

satellite receiver, you must program your remote control to match your different devices. See Chapter 2 – Using the remote control in this manual for specific instructions. If you have already successfully programmed your remote control, try pressing the appropriate device key to put your remote in the proper mode. Then try controlling that device. Also, make sure that the batteries in the remote control are good.

Q My satellite receiver does not respond when I press keys. What’s wrong?

SELECT.” What happened?

A Most likely, if the front panel keys work but the remote control doesn’t

work, try pressing the receiver. If that doesn’t work, press the try again. If that doesn’t work, or if the front panel buttons don’t work either, unplug your digital satellite receiver for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. Your satellite receiver is a computing device. It is susceptible to erratic changes in power and/or signal, just as any other computer, and these sudden changes can cause it to become “confused.”

Q Some channels look good, while others freeze or indicate that no signal is

available. What’s wrong?

A The most common causes for this behavior relate to an improperly

grounded satellite cable. Check the cable between your digital satellite receiver and the satellite dish antenna. Confirm that RG-6 (not RG-59) cable is used and does not exceed 100 feet in length. Longer cable runs require amplification. This special amplifier is available from your dealer.

Q How can I watch one channel while recording another?

A With only one digital satellite receiver, unfortunately, you can’t. Each

receiver can only decode one channel at a time.

Q I’m getting a message to call some extension. Why?

A There are many different reasons for this. If you want to watch the channel

that is displaying the message, call DIRECTV at 1-800-531-5000.

SAT button before trying to control the digital satellite

SAT and MUTE buttons together and

Q Why don’t I have an on-screen offer to purchase pay per view programs?

A There are three possibilities; your digital satellite receiver must be

connected to a phone line and it is not, or DIRECTV doesn’t realize that your phone line is connected or has disabled your ability to make on-screen purchases. Call DIRECTV at 1-800-531-5000 for assistance.

Questions & Answers 41

Q Can I receive my local TV programs through my digital satellite receiver?

A There are three ways to receive local programming:

•If you are in an area where local programming is available via satellite and

have the proper satellite dish antenna, contact DIRECTV to arrange for the necessary subscription package.

•Install a traditional antenna (i.e., roof mounted, attic mounted, rabbit ears).

•Arrange for basic or “lifeline” cable TV service from your local cable

company.

If you select item 1 above, your local programming appears in the program guide like any other channel. For options 2 or 3, connect the local signal to

IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of your digital satellite receiver.

the Use the

INPUT key to switch between DIRECTV

programming provided on the

OUT TO TV connector.

programming and local

Q I don’t see Caller ID information appear on screen when I receive a

telephone call. What could be wrong?

A There are several possible reasons. First, check that the satellite receiver is

connected to an active telephone jack. Verify that the Caller ID feature is turned on (refer to page 26). Confirm that you subscribe to Caller ID service from your telephone company. Also check that your antenna is properly grounded as shown on page iv, as this can affect how the Caller ID feature works.

Q If I have questions about my satellite system or need to have it serviced, who

should I call?

A For issues regarding your equipment, contact Hughes Consumer Care

Center directly at 1-800-274-8995, or if you prefer, call your dealer first. They are most familiar with your installation and needs. Also, they are likely to be local to you.

If you need assistance with your subscription, such as adding channels, contact DIRECTV at 1-800-531-5000.

Q I think I set an event to record on my VCR, but when I played the tape back

nothing was there. What could be wrong?

A There are several possible reasons for this. First, check that the VCR was

programmed correctly and left turned on and the input matches the output from your digital satellite receiver. Confirm that you were authorized to tape the chosen program.

Q Why do I need to connect the satellite receiver to a telephone line?

A The telephone connection is used by the satellite receiver report purchase

activity to DIRECTV.

Q I picked up my telephone and it was making a hissing and squealing sound.

Why?

42 Questions & Answers

A Your digital satellite receiver was reporting any pay per view activity that

may have occurred. This rarely happens and only lasts for a minute or so.

Q What if my question isn’t listed here?

A Call your dealer or Hughes Consumer Care Center at 1-800-274-8995.

We will do our very best to answer your questions.

Manufacturers device control codes B

Use these codes to program your control operate your system components.

Table 3: VCR brands and remote control codes

BRAND CODE NUMBER BRAND CODE NUMBER BRAND CODE NUMBER

Aiwa

Akai Ampro Anam Audio

Dynamics Broksonic Canon Capehart Craig

Curtis Mathes

Daewoo

Daytron Dimensia DBX Dynatech Electrohome Emerson

Fisher Funai GE

Go Video Goldstar Harman

Kardon Hughes

Hitachi Instantreplay JCL JCPenney

Jensen JVC

Kenwood

034

016 043 046 124 125 142 146 072 031 012023 039 043

035037 044 129 152 028031 108 003040 135

031041 156

117119 005 116 007 010 065 108 110 112

108 156 012023 039 043 034053 059 006029 035 025 027 034 036 037 046

101129 131 138 017 031 044 152 157 153

003008 009 010 034 031072 144 147 063 151 107 109 156

126 040132 136 101123 012 001 114 012045

001

001 026 034 063 137 150 156 031 031 001012 040 101 156066

043 048050 043 130 060 012 031 150 055

158 014034 047 048 023

Lloyd

LXI Magin Magnavox Marantz

Marta Matsui MEI Memorex

MGA

Minolta

Mitsubishi MTC Multitech NEC Nordmende Optonica

Panasonic Pentax Philco

Philips Pilot Pioneer

Portland

Quartz Quasar Radio Shack RCA

Realistic Rico

Salora

034

034003 009 017 040 067031 034 041 068154 160 064 067069 031 067 012023

101 027030 031 102 101 003 010 014 031 034 053 072 139

134 045046 059

001156

001059 061 046 051142 045 162 034040 024034 012023 043 048 039 043 053054

070133 031 066 160161 001013 063 156 031034 067

031067 034 101 054071 101 021013 048

108

002014 070133 160 161 031066 123 001 107 109 144 147 151 041 034 040 156

031140 003008 010 014 031034 040 053 054 101 058078

014

Samsung

Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears

Sharp Shintom Signature Sony

Soundesign

STS

Sylvania Symphonic Tandy Tatung Teac T echnics

Teknica TMK Toshiba

Totevision Unitech Vector

Research Video

Concepts Videosonic Wards Yamaha Zenith

102040032104107109112113115120 122125 159

043048 135 022 003010 102 007 014134 017037 044 129 131112 159 001003 008 009 010014 017 081 101

031054 053 024 034 003031 052 056 057058 149 155

034

001

031059 034 067 034 010034 039043 023 034039 043 023 031070

031019 034 101 006 112008 131 047 059082 001 042

040101 040 012

012046 034 141

040 003001 024 031 034040 053 054 017 131 012043 034 039 072080 056 048 034101 058

Manufacturers device control codes 43

Table 4: Television brands and remote control codes

BRAND CODE NUMBER BRAND CODE NUMBER BRAND CODE NUMBER

Admiral

AMark

Akai Amstrad Anam AOC Audiovox Blaupunkt

Cairn Candle Capehart CCE Cetronic Citizen

Classic Concerto Contec Coronado Craig

Crown Curtis

Mathes CXC Daewoo

Daytron Dynasty Dynatech Electrohome Emerson

Fisher Fujitsu

Funal Futuretech

Goldstar/LG Gradiente Hall Mark Hitachi

Infinity

072081 160 161

112143

070146 052 043054 056 080 112 070004 058 112 076120 088

206 070002 003 004 058 001004 024 043 070 002 003 004 043 101 103 143

043 004 043050 051 143 043054 191

043143 070101 143 004

043 076103 004 016 043 114 120 127 143

128136 192 044 004143 043 062 024076 120 143 004005 028 043 047 048 050 051 076

120143 151 153 154155 070 096 191 007057 198

028043 043

160165 161 070 008 009 034 056 073 074130 155 167 004145

004 106 110 112 119 127 143 193 004038 106 004 007011 004 009 010 012 023 072 075

143158 164

JBL

JCPenney

Jensen JVC KEC Kenwood Kloss KMC

KTV Lodgenet Logik Luxman LXI Magnavox

Marantz 070 164 Spectricon Matsui 164 SSS Memorex Metz MGA

Minerva Mitsubishi

MTC NAD

NEC Nikei Onking Onwa Optonica

Orion Panasonic

Philco Philips

Pioneer

Portland Proscan Proton Quasar

Radio Shack

164

070 004 008 009 024 030 065 101 160 143 156

013 001034 038 083 199 043 070001 002059 143

043143 154 070 072 072 004 007015 052 081 160 003 004 022 059 060 061 063 064 070 094

127160 164

004007 072 088

024070 004 024 028042 088 004024 040 042 028146

070004 062 101 015025

070040 016 056 024130 134 019 004 043 043 043 019081

201202 203 204 205 034080 056 164

070 003 059 060 064 004 056 063 024 164

164093 038 005 059127 070 003 004

025070 004 018 023190

004143 065 160161 167 145 065 004058 112 143 171173 034056 080 164

004019 043 127 143

RCA

Realistic

Runco Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears

Seleco Sharp Siemens Signature Sony Soundesign

Supre Macy Sylvania Symphonics

Tandy Tatung

T echnics T echwood

Teknika Telerent Tera TMK Toshiba

Universal Video

Concepts Vidtech Wards

Westinghouse

Yamaha York Yupiteru Zenith

Zonda

160161156165065070004023024056 074152 167 145

007019 043 047

072130 004070 058 207 101004 050 089 105160 127 143 133 007020 053 057 082 004028 043 048 143 015030028094004007057082143160

167 200 081004 014 019 022028 143 088 072 001085 126 166 079 028003 004 043

112 004043 002 003044059060063064070127160164 194052

081 056062

034080 004

002003 004 024 028043 072 101 143 072 173 004 015030 007 040 062101

008009 146

004 004019064008009028060061063072

074143 164 165 076120

004070 004 043 072073 095 103

112

44 Manufacturers device control codes

Table 5: AUX audio brands and remote control codes

AUX CODE NUMBER AUX CODE NUMBER AUX CODE NUMBER

Adcom AMC Arcam Audio File Audio

T echinica Aiwa

Akal Anam Bose B&K Carver

Clarion Denon Englightened

Audio Fisher Fosgate

Audionics GE Harmon

Kardon Haitai Hitachi JCPenney Jesen

146149 227 244 083084 100 093098 221

111114 117 156 170 199 203 219 231 241254

181233 180 064137 219 150152 013098 107 126 129 160 163 220 245

249 151169 101 133 191 202 208 246 247

078153

107129 157 163 176

228248

216123 073195 248 249

119 088 109154 178 099

Jerrold JVC Kenwood Krell Lexicon

Luxman

LXI Magnavox Marantz McIntosh Mondial

MCS Mitsubishi Meridian

NAD Nakamichi

Niles Onkyo

Optimus Panasonic Parasound Philips

141 112198 252 096104 119 125 148151 163 171 173 242 223 215250

066120 205 229

123177 126162 185 186 224228 074105 126 128 139155 162 186 232 251 069225

108178 253 013067

128 072212 234 235

236 094115 116 209 211255

121125 140 181 131144 187 200 085086 090 136186 126 197

Pioneer Quasar RCA Realistic Rotel

Sansui

Sanyo Samsung Scott Sharp Sherwood

Sony Soundstream Starcom

Symphonic Teac

T echnics Toshiba

Wards Yamaha Zenith

093132 138 210 165189 195 201 081 230 131187 109213 166 103122 123 124 172174 177 179 180 194 204218 239

196214 126 139 075197

157129 068 180190 096125 151 161 169182 193 089127

097117 147 183 200253 237 238 188 192 197 141

124 102159 180 062

131184 187 200 202208 165 175

163 092120 166 240 125169 216 222061

Table 6: AUX-CATV brands and remote control codes

CATV CODE NUMBER CATV CODE NUMBER CATV CODE NUMBER

Hamlin Jerrold/G.I

Oak

015017 022 010021 025

008016 023

Pioneer Scientific

Atlanta Pioneer

007026 027 002006 013

007026 027

TOCOM Zenith

003 004

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Table 7: DVD player brands and remote control codes

BRAND CODE NUMBERS BRAND CODE NUMBERS BRAND CODE NUMBERS

Alpine Apex Digital Denon GE Goldstar, LG Harmon

Kardon Hitachi JVCt

009 076 030226 035036 028041 217

011 031

Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi NAD Onkyo Panasonic

Philips Pioneer

038042 008 006007 032 077 207 003039

038042 006 007 034005 010

Proscan RCA Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba

Yamaha Zenith

035036 035036 029040 004 037 038001

039079 028041

Table 8: DVD-Laser Disc Player brands and remote control codes

BRAND CODE NUMBER BRAND CODE NUMBER

California Audio Denon Fisher Kenwood Magnavox Mitsubishi NAD Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer

047 043044 047 060 048057 057 057 049 047051 054 048 055057

Quasar Radio Shack RCA Realistic Runco Sanyo Sharp Sony T echnics Toshiba Yamaha

047 056 046 049 058 052 060 050053 047051 054 060 045059

46 Manufacturers device control codes

Index

A/V receiver, connecting 10 Access card, new 24 Advance select 20 Aligning the antenna 4 Alternate audio 22 Antenna

alignment values cable, connecting 2 pointing 4 RF remote control 7 terrestrial 7

Audio

balance balance control 22

AUX audio brands and control codes Azimuth angle, determining 4

Balance, audio 22 Batteries, installiing 14 Brightness, video 23 Broadcast TV antenna 7 Button board, change layout 24

Caller ID service 19 Caller ID, disable 26 Can’t Tape message 10 Cancel purchase 18 CATV brands and remote control codes Changing menu language 26 Channel banner

Channel Set function 26 CLEAR button 13 Codes, device control 43 Color scheme, changing 26 Contrast, screen 23 Controls

Crosstalk, reducing 25

location removing from screen 30

device front panel 4 VCR, testing 9

14, 43

Default audio 22 Delete event, preselected 20 Device control codes 43 Device programming 15 DIRECTOR buttons 13 Dish antenna pointing 4 Dolby

digital connection logo icon 22 Pro Logic 10

DVD player remote control codes

Edit preselected program 21 Elevation angle, determining 4 Emitter, VCR control cable 9 English language menus 26 Entering remote control codes 15 Entertainment system, connecting

Factory settings, restore 26 Front panel controls 4

Guide

features grid style 27 logo style 28 selecting style 27 styles 29

GUIDE button 13

History, purchase 18

Icons

interactive features menu 3 multiple box 3 new mail 19 on-screen display 3 option list 3 taping 20

toggle 3, 24

viewing 20 ID, receiver 25 Info Banner, using 30 INFO button 13 INPUT button 13 Input key enable 25

Joystick

functions

icon 13

remote control 13

11, 12, 13

Language, menu 26 Locate satellite 4 Locking a channel 26

Mail

Erase

message 19

viewing 19 Menu

color

features 29

function overview 17

icons 3

language 26

tabs 29 Menu"translucency 26 Multiple box icon 3

New mail icon 19

On-screen menu language 26 Options list icon 3 Ordering events via phone 18 Output channel, setting 25

Past puchases pane 18 Pay per view

history

purchase 18

upcoming events 18

Index 47

Phone jack connection 3 Picture-In-Guide

options

turning off 28 PicturePerfect, adjusting 23 Preferences, system 24 Program guide

features

styles 27 Programming devices 15 Purchase Pay Per View event 18 Purchases not listed 18

Rear panel

connections

phone jack connector 3 Receiver ID, changing 25 Recording

unattended

VCR setup 20 Remote control

batteries

manufacturers device codes 43

models 11

programming 14, 15

quick reference 11, 12

sensor, VCR 8

TV codes 44 Replacing batteries 14

Restore factory settings 26 RF antenna 7

SAT button 13 Saturation, video 23 Scanning remote control codes 11 Schedule programs 20 Search for words 23 SELECT control 13 Selecting a menu item 13 Signal indication 5 Spanish language menus 26 Surround sound, Dolby 10 S-Video connection 3 System menu functions 24 System Setup screen 4

Tabs, menu 29 Tag boxes 33 Telephone connection 3 Testing

results

satellite signal 5 Toggle icon 24 Translucency setting 26 Transponder

signal strength

testing 5

5, 6

TurboTune, assigning channels 31 TV connection types 3 TV remote control codes 44

Unattended recording 20 Unviewed purchases 18 Upcoming purchases menu 18

VCR

Brands connecting 8 control cable 8, 9 control codes 43 remote control sensor 8 SETUP menu 9 testing 9

Video

contrast saturation 23

WatchWord entries 23

ZIP code antenna alignment 4

48 Index

Limited Warranty

Hughes Network Systems (HNS) provides the following limited equipment warranty on this equipment.

This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HNS shall not be liable for damages in excess of the purchase price of the product less reasonable amount for use and wear, or for any incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, or for any delays, loss of use, time, profits, revenue or savings, any commercial loss, inconvenience, damage to buyer's or to other person's property, arising from the use or inability to use the product, or otherwise for any failure to perform.

Provisions

Your Hughes manufactured DIRECTV Digital Satellite receiver, Satellite dish Antenna, and Remote Control are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for parts and labor.

Par t GAEB0A

Satellite

Receiver

GCEB0A

Satellite

Receiver

HRMC-8,

HRMC-9

Remote

HANT-XX Dish and

LNB(s)

Control

Warranty

Per iod

1 year parts,

90 days

labor

1 year parts,

90 days

labor

90 days

parts

1 year

parts

HNS neither assumes nor authorizes any customer care center or any other person or entity to assume any other obligation or liability beyond that which is provided for in this limited warranty. No oral or written information or advice given by HNS, its dealers, distributors, agents or employees, shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations of implied warranties, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to Purchaser.

This Limited Warranty gives specific legal rights to Purchaser, and Purchaser also may have other rights which may vary from state to state.

This limited warranty does not cover:

• a unit that has been modified

• damage from misuse, negligence, or accident

• any installation, or damages caused by installation

• shipments to HNS that are damaged in transit

• removal and reinstallation of equipment for repair

• loss of programming

• cost of shipping to HNS

• batteries or cables after installation

• acts of God

This limited warranty is not transferable and is valid only in the United States.

If you have any questions or encounter any problems, you may contact your authorized HNS dealer or call our Customer Care Center, at 1-800-274-8995. To ensure prompt and efficient service, please have your

Return Procedures

If your equipment requires repair or replacement, you can:

• contact your authorized HNS dealer or call our Customer Care Center

to find the authorized service center nearest you.

Packing Instructions for Equipment to be Returned

1. Call the Customer Care Center. The Customer Care technician will give you an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) and a mailing address for returning your unit.

2. If you are returning the digital satellite receiver, please keep your access card and return only the digital satellite receiver.

3. Pack the unit in the original box and packing material, if possible, or in other packaging that provides adequate protection for shipping. Include your name and address, the model number, the serial number, and a copy of the bill of sale.

Service

model and serial numbers handy. Space to note these numbers is provided inside the front cover of this manual. In the event of repair or replacement, you will need these numbers, along with your bill of sale.

• choose the “replace after receipt” option, whereby you must ship HNS

your defective equipment and, once your unit is received, a new or refurbished unit (at the sole discretion of HNS) will be shipped to you.

4. Write: "Attention: RMA #" (the number given to you by the Customer Care technician) on the return shipping label.

5. Insure the shipment for the full replacement value.

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