Humax D12 Users Manual

DIRECTV

RECEIVER

USER GUIDE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT: Be sure not to place your DIRECTV Receiver near anything WET or HOT!

If this product is used at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should be used.

Safety & Care

Your DIRECTV Receiver has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards. You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for safe and optimal use of the equipment.

Meaning of symbols printed on the rear panel of the product:

• The “ bolt of lightning” indicates un-insulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

• The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Re ad t hes e in str ucti on s.

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 are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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.

• CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. The DIR ECT V Receiver should not be used near water (for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not place vases or other vessels containing liquid on top of it.

• Ensure proper ventilation — the vent slots on the DIRECT V Receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airf low to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components.

• Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DIR ECTV Receiver. Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio power amplifier.

• Protect your components from power surges by connecting all the components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Use of a surge protector is also recommended.

• Don’t overload power outlets or extension cords, which can result in the risk of fire or shock. It’s also important to use only the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this manual.

• Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the sides of the TV back panel rather than down the middle once connected. Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from A /V cables as much as possible.

• Never insert objects of any kind into any openings in the DIRECT V Receiver (other than the DIRECTV® Access Card as detailed in this chapter).

• Place it on a f lat, hard surface — do not operate the DIRECTV Receiver on a carpet or other padded surface.

• Always unplug your DIRECTV Receiver before moving it.

• Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Leave the main power connector accessible the mains connector at the back of the unit in case of emergency shutdown

• CAUTION: Electric Shock — never attempt to disassemble the DIRECTV Receiver yourself; always take it to a qualified service person when repair is required. Opening or removing covers may expose dangerous voltage or other risks, and incorrect reassembly can cause shock when receiver is subsequently used. Attempted self-repair may also void your warranty. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (by the warranty or by the manufacturer) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• Do not drop your DIRECTV Receiver and always move it with care.

• Have your DIR ECTV Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself )

• Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For your information: The identification sticker can be located underneath or on the back of your receiver. The telecommunication network voltage used is the category number 3.

Note to Satellite Dish Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 2002 National Electrical Code. Refer to article 810, in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for required grounding of the metal structure of the dish antenna. Refer also to the 810-2 which, by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Receiver into a surge protector to prevent damage from ﬂ uctuations in your power supply.

CAUTION

There is a danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with same or equivalent type.

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Great TV viewing is in your hands!

A good way to begin learning about your DIRECTV® System is to familiarize yourself with the remote control. You’ll ﬁ nd further details throughout the User Guide relating to speciﬁ c functions.

Navigating 101

You’ll ﬁ nd you can get around nearly all onscreen menus the same simple way.

Highlight… a menu or button by using the

ARROW keys (up, down, left and right).

Choose it… by pressing SELECT while the item

is highlighted.

Note: Don’t worry about getting stuck in a menu. You can always press EXIT to return to video.

Quick Tip

To place batteries in your remote control:

1. Remove cover from the battery compartment by sliding it downward.

2. Insert 2 AA batteries (supplied), matching the positive (+) and negative (–) at each end.

3. Slide the cover back on to complete installation.

To program your remote control:

1. See “Programming Your Remote Control” on page 20.

Keys in the shaded area below can be programmed to function with your VCR, DVD player or stand-alone DVR unit.

MODE SWITCH

for example, a DVD

INPUT

FORMAT

ACTIVE

GUIDE

BACK

VOL

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

—

AV1 AV2 TV

PWR

SELECT

jkl mnoghi

tuv wxyzpqrs

0 _

POWER

Turns other equipment on and off, as selected

& TV

with MODE switch

POWER

TV POWER ON/OFF

Turns your TV and DIRECTV Receiver on and off

OFF

ADVANCE

PLAY

LIST

EXIT

INFO

CHAN

PAGE

defabc

ENTER

FFWD

RECORD

LIST

Displays your To Do List

EXIT

Exits any menu and returns to last channel viewed

ARROWS

Move highlight to items in any direction needed

INFO

Displays info for a highlighted or fullscreen program

BLUE

In live TV, displays the Mini Guide; other functions vary — look for onscreen hints

YELLOW

In fullscreen TV, cycles through alternate audio tracks; other functions vary — look for onscreen hints

CHAN/PAGE

In live TV, changes channel up or down; in a menu, such as the Guide, scrolls page up or down

Tunes to last channel viewed

ENTER

Activates number entries quickly

Changes the “source” — the piece of equipment

whose signal is displayed on your TV

Not used on this receiver. (Cycles HD formats.)

TV INPUT

FORMAT

STOP

REPLAY

REWIND

PAUSE

Displays the DIRECTV Interactive Home Page—

local weather and more!

Displays the onscreen program Guide

Selects any highlighted item

Takes you to the screen you visited previously

Displays a compact menu of settings and services

In Guide, jumps 12 hours back; other functions

In Guide, jumps 12 hours forward; other functions

vary — look for onscreen hints

Raises or lowers volume

Toggles sound volume on/off

Tune to a channel directly; also input numbers and

NUMBER KEYS & DASH

letters when needed in onscreen menus

ACTIVE

GUIDE

SELECT

BACK

RED

GREEN

VOLUME

MUTE

Changes remote to control other equipment,

Welcome to DIRECTV

Contents

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

Welcome .....................................................................................................................................2

Installation and Activation .......................................................................................................... 3

DIRECTV Receiver Front Panel ................................................................................................4

Chapter 2 - What’s On

Watching TV ........................................................................................................................... 10

 e Guide ................................................................................................................................. 12

Autotune ................................................................................................................................... 14

Pay Per View ............................................................................................................................. 16

Chapter 3 - The Quick Menu

Using the Quick Menu ............................................................................................................. 18

Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Audio Options .......................................................................................................................... 21

Category Sort ............................................................................................................................ 22

Pay Per View .............................................................................................................................22

Find By ..................................................................................................................................... 23

Date & Time ............................................................................................................................ 24

Favorites .................................................................................................................................... 24

Caller ID & Messages ............................................................................................................... 25

Parental Controls ...................................................................................................................... 26

Chapter 4 - Other Information

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 32

Limited 90-Day Warranty ........................................................................................................41

Product Information ................................................................................................................. 46

DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN ......................................................................................... 47

FCC Customer Information ..................................................................................................... 49

Index ......................................................................................................................................... 53

Appendix A - Installation

Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................... 56

Hardware Reference .................................................................................................................. 56

Choose Your Setup .................................................................................................................... 58

Guided Setup & Activation ......................................................................................................66

Activate Your DIRECTV Service ............................................................................................. 67

Programming Your Remote Control ......................................................................................... 68

Contents

Important

Important: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Unauthorized changes or modiﬁ cations to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Chapter 1

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Chapter 1 - Getting Started

2 Welcome

3 Installation and Activation

4 DIRECTV Receiver Front Panel

Getting Started

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You can ﬁ nd additional

information and the latest

updates at DIRECT V.com.

Welcome

With its astounding variety of channels and choices, crisp digital-quality picture and sound and one-

of-a-kind sports and events… DIRECTV® service offers everything you’d want in your television

experience. With the DIRECTV Receiver you can expect more than ever before, with access to over

225 channels, including over 30 premium movie channels, with all the convenience of DIRECTV

service. DIRECTV® Pay Per View offers a handy choice in recent hit movies, plus exciting live sports,

concerts and specials. There’s exclusive sports subscriptions for every taste and team. Even access to

36 commercial-free music channels!

To deliver this unique programming and enhance your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV®

System has been designed to be simple and user-friendly. You’ll find that most features are self-

explanatory, with onscreen directions to lead you through them.

Welcome

Installation and Activation

If you or a professional installer have not yet connected your DIRECTV Receiver and other compo-

nents, please see Appendix A, Installation, at the end of this User Guide. Following activation, you will

need to activate your DIRECTV service. If you have not done so already, see page 66 for more informa-

tion.

Package Contents

The following items are included with your DIRECTV Receiver:

 A/V cables (RCA type)  Access card

 S-Video cable  User Guide

 Phone cord  Remote Control & batteries

 Power cord

Installation and Activation

Chapter 1

Getting Started

DIRECTV Receiver Front Panel

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Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.

1) POWER – Turns your DIRECTV Receiver on or off. Your DIRECTV Receiver still tunes and receives messages when powered off.

2) REMOTE SENSOR – The infrared sensor picks up commands from the remote control.

3) GUIDE – Displays the onscreen program guide.

4) MENU – Brings up the Quick Menu to access settings and services.

5) ARROWS – Move the onscreen highlight up, down, left or right.

6) SELECT – Selects the item highlighted.

7) ACTIVE – Displays the DIRECTV Interactive Home Page—local weather and more!

8) INFO – Displays channel banner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell.

9) DOOR PANEL – The access card slot and RESET button are located behind the door panel.

DIRECTV Receiver Front Panel

Insert your DIRECTV Access Card

I V

I N

ELECT

Locate the access card that came packed with your DIRECTV Receiver materials and insert the card,

facing upward, fully into the slot.

DIRECTV Receiver Front Panel

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DIRECTV Receiver Rear Panel

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Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.

1) SATELLITE IN – Use to connect the DIRECTV Receiver to the satellite dish antenna. If your installation includes an FTM (Frequency Translator Module), connect the FTM output to this input. FTM is a technology that allows multiple tuners to work with a single satellite input. (FTM support may require a software upgrade. Ask your DIRECTV Installer for details.)

2) OUT TO TV – Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable. This jack provides the most basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality.

3) OFF-AIR IN – Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to the DIRECTV Receiver using this jack. You can then switch between the DIRECTV Receiver’s signal and the TV/cable feed.

4) 3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH – Allows you to choose the channel that is not used in your area (3 or 4) when the receiver is connected to TV using RF coaxial cable from the DIRECTV Receiver’s OUT TO TV.

DIRECTV Receiver Rear Panel

5) S-VIDEO – Provides the best picture quality, better than VIDEO RCA-type or RF coaxial cable jacks. If your TV has an S-Video jack, use it along with the audio jacks (S-Video only carries picture information, not sound) to connect to your TV.

6) VIDEO (Yellow) – Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack. Connect the second RCA-type composite VIDEO jack to another device, such as a VCR. You must also connect the AUDIO cables when using the VIDEO connection.

7) AUDIO (R-Red and L-White) – Audio cables offer better sound quality than RF coaxial cables. You can connect a second set of audio cables to another component, such as a VCR or stereo.

8) USB PORT – For future use.

9) PHONE – Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to a telephone wall jack. We require a land-based telephone connection to communicate periodically with your DIRECTV Receiver.

10) POWER – Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to an electrical outlet. We recommend you use a surge protector to safeguard your DIRECTV Receiver from power spikes. Your DIRECTV Receiver is rated to operate at 100-240V, with the appropriate power cord.

DIRECTV Receiver Rear Panel

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Chapter 1

Chapter 2 - What’s On

10 Watching TV

12 The Guide

14 Autotune

16 Pay Per View

What’s On

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Use the Channel Lineup (included

in your Welcome package) to get

familiar with our channel number s.

Watching TV

Now that everything’s set up, you’re ready to grab your remote and start surfing!

With the MODE switch to the left (under the DIRECTV logo), press TV POWER ON. To access the

channel of your choice, simply key in its numbers on your remote (the channel will appear in a few sec-

onds, or press ENTER after the numbers and it will appear right away). You can also navigate to differ-

ent channels through the Guide, covered in detail starting on page 12. Keep in mind, either way, you’ll

only be able to access those channels in your chosen DIRECTV® programming package.

Use the black keys on the left side of your remote control to adjust volume up or down (VOL) or mute

the sound ( MUTE). The black keys on the right side can take you to the next channel numerically up

or down (CHAN), or jump to the previous channel you watched (PREV).

Watching TV

The Channel Banner

Any time you tune to a channel, you’ll see the channel banner appear across the top of

the screen. This banner displays the following useful information:

1) Current date & time

2) DIRECTV Channel – Channel logo, number and call letters of the station you’re currently viewing.

3) Program – Program title, stop and start time and rating of the current program.

4) Current Favorites – Favorite Channels list currently in use.

5) Audio options – Two states: bright and dim. If displayed brightly, alternate audio options are available.

6) Messages – Two states: bright and dim. If displayed brightly, there are new DIRECTV messages in Caller ID & Messages.

7) P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l s – Parental Controls lock status. Three states: Locked, unlocked and temporarily unlocked.

Music Channels

Your DIRECTV service includes dozens of enjoyable, continuous, commercial-free music channels with something for every taste. Tune to these just as you would to any channel. You’ll see a special Channel Banner that initially displays the channel description (for example, “Alternative,” “Today’s Country”). As each song is played, its info will appear in the banner, including song title, artist and record company..

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Watching TV

The channel banner gives you info

on the channel and show you are

currently watching.

To see program details at any time

press INFO on your remote (press

a second time to clear). Select

More Info button to see additional

options.

Chapter 2

What’s On

The Guide

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Press the GUIDE key twice to skip

the Category Sort screen.

The Guide

GUI

Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide

The Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for up to 3.5 days in advance. Find

out what’s on (now or later), change the channel, find and purchase a pay per view movie or event, or

search for a program you’re interested in.

Icons you may see in the Guide:

 – Broadcast in letterbox (16:9 or widescreen) format

 – All Day Ticket Pay Per View showings (pay once, watch all day)

The Guide

Getting Around in the Guide

Press the GUIDE key on your remote, then choose how you want to filter the Guide. Select All

Channels, or channels in a specific category.

Moving through the Guide is simple:

The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys move you through listings and time slots.

Highlight a program or channel cell to view its description.

Use the CHAN key up or down to scroll a full page.

Press the RED or GREEN keys to move forward or back in time.

To tune to a program that is on now, highlight the program and press SELECT. Selecting a

future program displays program information.

Press INFO when you’ve highlighted a show in the Guide to view a more in-depth description

and options. Pressing INFO when you’ve highlighted the channel name displays the channel’s

listing for up to 3.5 days.

Press SELECT when you’ve highlighted a channel cell (far left) to view that channel in the TV

window.

Press MENU to see Guide options, change your Favorites list, or jump to a desired date and time.

LIST

GUID

ACTIVE

SELECT

BACK

EXIT

Highlight an item by using the arrow

keys to move LEFT, RIGHT, UP or

DOWN. Press SELECT to access the

information or channel.

Chapter 2

What’s On

Autotune

An even better way to catch all your favorites

Autotune is a great way to see your favorite programs on your schedule. You won’t miss your favorite

series because it moved to a different day or time, or miss your team’s playoff game because you had to

work late. Just set a program to autotune and your DIRECTV® Receiver will tune to it automatically

when it starts.

To schedule a program for autotuning with specific options:

1) Highlight a program that interests you and press INFO.

2) Highlight and select Autotune. A screen is displayed where you can set Autotune options for that program. Follow the onscreen instructions to set the program to autotune as you wish.

3) Select the Set Autotune button, then OK on the confirmation screen.

If a program you select to autotune conflicts with another program, you will be notified of the conflict

at the time and given a choice of which autotune to cancel.

Autotune

Changing Autotune Options/Canceling an Autotune

Once you have scheduled a program to autotune, you can change the autotune options or cancel

the autotune by selecting the program in the Guide or the To Do List (press LIST); then, select the

Autotune item in the left menu, and follow the onscreen instructions to change the program’s options or

cancel the Autotune completely.

You can change the following Autotune options:

• For all programs, you can extend Autotune start and stop times (for example, start 1 minute

before the program; stop 5 minutes after the scheduled end of the program).

• For programs with multiple episodes, you can select whether to Autotune first run programs and

repeats or just first runs.

Recording to VCR

To record a program on your VCR, make sure you’ve connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV

Receiver, then set up your VCR to record at the same time as a scheduled autotune and you’re set. See

your VCR User’s Guide for information on how to set it up for scheduled or manual recording.

Autotune

Chapter 2

What’s On

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You can also order DIRECTV Pay

Per View movies and events on the

Internet at DIRECTV.com or over the

phone at 1-800-531-5000. Keep in

mind, though, there is an ordering

fee for those purchases placed over

the phone.

Pay Per View

The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day

You don’t have to go out for the best and biggest movies and special events! Recent hits and events like

sports, comedy and more are available 24 hours a day on DIRECTV® Pay Per View. You’ll find them

listed in the Guide in the 100s, with previews on channel 100.

Tune to a pay per view program or press INFO on a highlighted pay per view program. Select a Buy

option and follow the onscreen instructions. As long as your receiver has been connected to a land-

based phone line, you can use your remote to order. You’ll get a reminder a few minutes before the pay

per view’s start time.

You can cancel your pay per view order for any reason as long as none of the program has been viewed.

Press LIST to display the To Do List. Press SELECT on the Purchase item in the left menu. Select the

desired program and follow the onscreen instructions.

Pay Per View

Chapter 3 - The Quick Menu

18 Using the Quick Menu

18 Settings

21 Audio Options

22 Category Sort

22 Pay Per View

23 Find By

24 Date & Time

24 Favorites

25 Caller ID & Messages

26 Parental Controls

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