Panasonic TZ-DBS01 User Manual

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DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver Operating Instructions

TZ-DBS01

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions........................... 2

Important Information....................................... 4

Information on the DIRECTV Digital

Satellite Receiver............................................ 6

Reception Capability of DIRECTV Digital Satellite

Receiver .............................................................................. 6

Panasonic DIRECTV Digital Satellite

Receiver Model TZ-DBS01................................................... 6

Congratulations.................................................. 7

Customer Record........... ...................................... .................7

Care and Cleaning ................................................................7

Specifications........................................................................7

Important Notes.................................................. 8

Digital Satellite Receiver Location........................................8

Connecting Cables...............................................................8

AC Power Supply Cord.........................................................8

Satellite Dish Antenna Connection.......................................8

Antenna/Cable Connection...................................................9

TZ-DBS01 Front Panel...................................... 10

TZ-DBS01 Rear Panel....................................... 11

Features of the Digital Satellite

Receiver......................................................... 12

DIRECTV Channel Banner ................................................12

Viewing modes ...................................................................14

Tuning modes...................... ........................... ....................15

Getting Started.................................................. 17

Step 1. Connect AC Power Cord..................... .................17

Step 1a. DIRECTV Satellite Dish Connection......... ...........17

Step 1b. Antenna / Cable Connection................................17

Step 1c. Digital Satellite Connection to TV or Monitor........18

Step 1d. Connection to Satellite Dish, Cable box and

Terrestrial Antenna............................................................. 19

Step 1e. Digital Satellite Receiver Connection to VCR ......20

Step 2. Turning Digital Satellite Receiver ON...................21

Step 3. Roller Guide Menu™............................................21

Step 3a. ACTION/Navigation Button..................................21

Remote Control Guide ..................................... 22

Remote Control Functional Key Chart................................23

Battery Installations and Precautions.................................24

Special Remote Buttons............................... ......................25

Programming the Remote Control......................................26

Remote Control Component Codes ...................... .............27

Special Features of the Digital

Satellite Receiver.................. ....... ...... ....... ...... 29

Impulse pay per view................................ ..........................29

Software Upgrade Messages.............................................32

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Roller Guide Menu™.........................................33

Navigation/ACTION button.................................................33

Roller Guide Menu Feature Chart....................34

SETUP.....................................................................37

Satellite Setup....................................................................37

Monitor...............................................................................40

System Test...................... ............. ....................................41

Access Card.......................................................................42

TV Output...................... ............. ......................... ...............43

ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ ........................ 44

Picture In Guide ........................... ........................... ...........45

Searching the Guide by Categories ...................................46

Direct Channel Entry..........................................................47

Banner Description Icons...................................................47

Grid ....................................................................................48

LOCK ......................................................................49

Password ...........................................................................49

Unlock................................................................................50

Movies Limits .....................................................................51

TV Limits.. ...................................... ......................... ...........52

Channel Locks ............................. ......................................53

Spending..................... ........................... ............................54

ACCOUNT.......................................... ..... ...... ...... ....55

Future Purchases...............................................................55

Past Purchases..................................................................56

Messages.............. ........................... ........................... .......56

OPTIONS ..................................... ...... ..... ...... ...... ....57

Audio............................... ...................................... .............57

Clock.. ...................................... ......................... .................58

Favorites ............................................ ................................59

About................................... .......................... .....................60

Upgrades............................... ............................ .................61

Features.................... ............... ........................... ...............61

TIMER .......................................... ...... ..... ...... ...... ....62

Timer error Messages. .......................................................63

Glossary and Acronyms...................................64

Troubleshooting Table .....................................66

Service Information...........................................67

Read these instructions completely before operating. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

Note To CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of

the National Electric Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Note To Satellite Dish Installer:

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810 and in particular article 810-15 of the National Electrical Code which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as well as to article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code which specifies that the satellite dish cable ground shall connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Important Safety Instructions For The Digital Satellite Receiver:

1. Read and apply the operating instructions provided with Digital Satellite Receiver.

2. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use.

3. Unplug this Digital Satellite Receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use attachments not recommended by the Digital Satellite Receiver manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

5. Do not use this Digital Satellite Receiver near water. For example: Avoid placing it near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6. Do not place this Digital Satellite Receiver on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The Digital Satellite Receiver may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the Digital Satellite Receiver. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.

6a. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with car e. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the Digital Satellite Receiver and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the Digital Satellite Receiver on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This Digital Satellite Receiver should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This Digital Satellite Receiver should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

8. Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of pow er supplied to your home consult your Video dealer or local power company. For Digital Receivers designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

9. This Digital Satellite Receiver is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safe purpose of the polarized plug,

10. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this Digital Satellite Receiver where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

11. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Digital Satellite Receiver.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

12. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

13. Never push objects of any kind in to this Digital Satellite Receiver through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the Digital Satellite Receiver .

14. If an outside antenna is connected to the decoder equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. In the U.S. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70 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 grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure.

15. For added protection for this Digital Satellite Receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the decoder due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. An outside antenna system should not be located 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 extreme care should betaken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Unplug this Digital Satellite Receiver from the wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the Digital Satellite Receiver. c. If the Digital Television Decoder has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the Digital Satellite Receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. A djust only those

controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage

and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the Digital Satellite Receiver to normal operation. e. If the Digital Satellite Receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the Digital Satellite Receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

18. Do not attempt to service this Digital Television Decoder yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock , or other hazards.

20. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this Digital Satellite Receiver, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the decoder is in safe operating condition.

21. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

22. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THI S (PO LARIZED) P LUG W ITH A RE CEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Note: DIRECTV® service can only be received within the USA and is not available in Canada

MPORTANT INFORMATION

Important Info rm ati o n

FCC INFORMATION

Your Digital Satellite Receiver is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with CFR47, Parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

Radio Interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. The rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television 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 interference to radio or televisions reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reposition or relocate the receiving antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the interference.

• Change the position of the Digital Satellite Receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is

receiving interference.

• Move the Digital Satellite Receiver away from equipment receiving interference.

• Plug the Digital Satellite Receiver into a different wall outlet so the Digital Satellite Receiver and equipment

receiving the interference are on different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for assistance..

FCC CAUTION:

Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15 .21 of the FCC rules, any change s or mo difica tions to this Digi tal Satellite Rec eiver not expressly approved by Matsushita Electric Corporation of Am erica could cause har mful interference and

would void the user’s authority to operate this device. A FCC compliant modem cable with modular plug is pro vided with this equipm e nt. Th is equ ipm ent is de signe d

to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant. See Installation Inst ructions for details.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

PANASONIC HOME AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS COMPANY

Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 U.S.A.

Telephone Num ber: 1-88 8-7 26-2 377 (8 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon-Fri, EST) (10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat-Sun, EST) OR

E-MAIL: CONSUMER PRODUCTS@PANASONIC.COM

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.

MPORTANT INFORMATION

Notification to the Local Telephone Company

On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.

Notes: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company. Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your Digital Satellite Receiver from your line.

Rights of the Telephone Company

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. The telephone company may make changes in its communication facilities, equipment, operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. Of these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

NFORMATION ON THE

DIRECTV D

IGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

Information on the DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver

Reception capability of DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver

The Panasonic Digi tal Satellite Recei ver is capable of rec eiving DIRECTV satellite signals and co nver ting the m to standard def initi on signal . You may connect a terrestrial or cable antenna to the VHF/UHF ANT input of the Digital Satellite Receiver.

DIRECTV SATELLITE

ANALOG TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA

®*

digital

TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA

TV OR MONITOR

Oval dish

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA

CABLE SIGNAL

DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

Terrestrial off-air signals or unscrambled cable-service signals can be passed through the Digital Satellite Receiver when the antenna is connected to the VHF/UHF IN input and the Digital Satelli te Receiver is Off or whe n the user pr esses the TV/S AT button on the remote. The desired channels are tuned by the television.

Panasonic DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receive r Model TZ-DBS01

Panasonic Digital Satellite Receiver with a built-in DIRECTV Receiver, can receive and process DIRECTV standard definition video from satellite broadcasts if you

subscribe to DIRECTV chips which allow cur rent televisions (with A/V inpu ts) to display dig itally broadcast programs. This Digital Sate llite Receiver also has a RF OUT j ack, which enab les the unit to be hooked up to a televis ion without A/V inpu ts. The Digital Satell ite Receive r, which receives digital signals, has the ability to convert the digital broadcast into National Television System Committee (NTSC)** signals that a conventional television can display.

DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo and Advanced Program Guide are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc.,

a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission. **NTSC is the current television system used in the U.S. It uses analog (non-digital) signals.

programming. Model TZ-DBS01 uses specially developed

Congratulations

Y our Panason ic Digital Satellite Receiver fea tures state-of-the-art technology for high -quality picture and sound with complete audio/video output jacks for your home theater system.

This Digital Satellite Receiver is capable of receiving D IRECTV signals. DTV signals are displa yed in interlaced format, providing a clear, crisp picture. Your new Digital Satellite Receiver is designed to give you many years of enjoyment.

Customer Record

The model and serial num ber of this product are located on the bac k of the Digital Satellite Receiver. You should note the model and serial number in the space provided and retain as a permanent record of your purchase. This will aid in identification in the even t of theft or loss.

www.prodreg.com\panasonic.

Care and Cleaning

Turn Digital Satellite Receiver Off

r For Digital Satellite Receiver, avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. r Avoid bumping or scraping the Digital Satellite Receiver.

Remote Control

r For Remote Control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a m ild detergent r Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.

Specifications

Product reg istration is avail able on-line at:

Model Number

TZ - DBS01

Serial Number

solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

ONGRATULATIONS

standard definition sate llite

Power Source 120V AC, 60Hz

Channel Capability – NTSC and CABLE

Satellite Signal Range

NTSC Video Output jack

NTSC Audio Output jacks 0-2.0V rms 4.7k Ohm

VHF / UHF ANT IN jack 75 Ohm, F Connector

VHF / UHF (Passthrough) , SAT OUT jack 75 Ohm, F Connector

Modem Jack RJ11C, 4 Conductor

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. *The digital tuning system allows channel numbers up to 9999 to be displayed. The total chan-

nel capability, however, remains as stated.

Note: The Digital Satellite Receiver will only passthrough your off-air antenna or cable

signals. You must tune off-air or cable channels with your television or cable box.

VHF/UHF - 2-69*(Passthrough)

CATV - 1-125* (Passthrough)

950 - 1450 Mhz (L-Band)

, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

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MPORTANT NOTES

Important Notes

Digital Satellite Receiver Location

This unit can be used as part of an entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options.

r Avoid exce ssive sunlight or bright lights. r Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal

component failure.

r Fluorescent lighting may reduce Remote Control transmitting range.

Connecting Cables

Shielded audio/video c ables (provided) should be used for all connectio ns between components. For best results:

r Use 75 Ohm coaxial shielded cables. r Check type of output and input connectors on your components. r Determine required cable lengths.

AC Power Supply Cord

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULL Y INSER T. DO NOT USE A PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Polarized Plug

PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON, ROLLED OVER, CRIMPED, BENT OR PINCHED, PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS.

Satellite Dish Antenna Connection

Connect the cable co ming from th e DIRECTV satell ite dish to the Satellit e In jack o n the Digital Satellite Receiver.

Note: With this receiver and the proper satellite dish antenna, you may be able to subscribe

to local channels from DIRECTV in certain markets. Additional equipment may be required in s ome a r eas. Ch e ck wi t h yo ur re ta il er or visi t DI RE CT V.com for inf or m ati on on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.

Antenna/Cable Connection

A terrestrial antenna o r cable antenna may be connected to the VHF/UHF IN j ack of the Digital Satellite Receiver. This input works as a passthrough. The VHF/UHF channels can be passed throug h either by toggling TV/ SAT button on remote control or by turning the Digital Sa tellite Receiv er off. The RF output (VHF (S AT) UHF OUT) of the Digital Satellite Receiver must be connected to the television.

Antenna Connection

For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, a directional antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended.

Procedure

r Connect the antenna cable from your antenna to the VHF/UHF IN jack of the Digital

Satellite Receiver.

Cable Connection

Before connecting your cable to the Digital Satellite Receiver, contact your local cable provider and ask the following question:

• Do you need a separate cable box to receive cable channels in your area?

Incoming Cable from

Home Antenna

75 Ohm ANT IN input on back of Digital Satellite Receiver

MPORTANT NOTES

Procedure

r Connect the cable wire provided by your local cable provider.

Incoming Cable from

Cable Provider

75 Ohm ANT IN input

on back of Digital Satellite

Receiver

RONT AND REAR VIEW OF THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

Front and Rear View of the Digital Satellite Receiver

Front Panel

Menu button

Power indicator LED

Navigation buttons

Info bu ttto n

Smart Card

(behind door)

POWER

Po w e r b u tto n

GUIDE

INFO

ACTION

Navigation buttons

Panasonic

DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

Remote Control sensor

Actio n b u tto nGuide button

POWER Turns the Digital Satellite Receiver On. MENU Press to enter and exit Roller Guide Menu system. GUIDE Press to access the Advanced Program Guide™. INFO Press to display the Channel banner or to search within the

Guide.

ACTION Press to enter selection from the Guide or from the Menu. NAVIGATION BUTTONS Press the navigatio n arrows to move t he highlight up, d own, left

or right.

SMART CARD Also known as Access Card, identifies you to your program

providers. The DIRECTV Sy ste m r equ ires a v ali d car d. (S li de th e door to the right to access the smart card.)

Notes:

r DIRECTV programming sold separately. r Programming subject to change. You must be physically located in the U.S. to receive

DIRECTV service. DIRECTV services not available outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscripti on is re quired t o operat e DIRECT V System h ardware. Ac tivate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800 DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).

Rear Panel

RONT AND REAR VIEW OF THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

SATELLITE IN jack

SATELLITE

NTSC OUTPUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

NTSC OUTPUT

VHF/UHF

VHF (SAT) /UHF

OUT

VHF (SAT) /UHF OUT Jack

TEL LINE

Tel Line

UHF/VHF IN Jack

AC IN

AC POWER INPUT

SATELLITE IN Use to connect DIRECTV satellite d ish antenn a to the Dig ital

Satellite Receiver.

VHF/UHF IN Use to connect an off-air antenna or cable TV signal to the

Digital Satellite Receiver. This input serves as a passthrough for off-air antenna or cable signal when the user presses the TV/SAT button or when the Digital Satellite Receiver is powered off.

VHF (SAT) / UHF Use to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver to your TV. OUT

NTSC OUTPUT Use to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver to a TV or

Monitor. By using the audio/video jacks, you will get better picture and sound quality.

TEL LINE Use to connect a pho ne line to the Digital Sa tellite Receiver

to enable receipt of certain DIRECTV

services.

EATURES OF THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

Features of the Digital Satellite Receiver

DIRECTV Channel Banner

The Channel Banner is ava ilable with DIRECTV® programming to show you which channel and pro gr am you ar e cu rren tly v i ewing or h ave s el ec ted. The fo ll owin g fig ur e shows the DIRECTV channel banner. The DIRECTV channel banner description area can be expanded, if the user presses the INFO key.

Any Given Sunday

105

3:00 PM - 5:37 PM Mon 10/30/00 3:23 PM

Movie. Drama. (1999) Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis

Movie. Drama. (1999) Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid. Oliver Stone scores with this tale of egos colliding on

Quaid. Oliver Stone scores with this tale of egos colliding on & off the pro football field. All Day Ticket. AC, AL.

& off the pro football field. All Day Ticket. AC, AL.

DTV

DTV ALL CH

ALL CH

The DIRECTV Channel Banner

In addition to viewing the program description, the user can add or remove the channel from the favorite chan nel list. This is accom plished by navig ating left or right and pressing the ACTION key.

Channel Banner: Favorite Channel List

The favorite channel list is a customized list that allows you to create your own unique

channel list. The favorit e chan nel lis t is act ive when yo u selec t the “FAV CH” mode in the guide screen. By default, the “ALL CH” mode is selected. Also, by default, both the “ALL” mode and “FAV” modes default to all the channels selected in their lists. When the description of the channel banner is expanded, the user now has the opportunity to add or remove a channel from the favorite list. By default, Delete from FAV button is highlighted when the Channel Banner is expanded. Once a channel is removed from the favorite li st, the user is require d to numerically e nter in the channel number to vi ew that cha nnel, a t which ti me the user can ad d the chan nel back into the favorite channel list. The following figure depicts the Channel Banner, when the Description area is highlighted.

Rating R

ALL CH

Delete from FAV

Channel Banner

EATURES OF THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

Channel Banner: Components

The Channel Banner is used to show you which channel and program you are currently viewing or sele cting. The figure below indicate s the various components of the Channel Banner.

Channel Number

Channel Name

Title and duration

Description

System Clock

Channel Surf Mode (FAV or ALL CH)

Closed Caption Icon

Delete From FAV

Alternate Audio Icon

Rating Level

Channel Banner Components

The following figure display s some of the information tha t can possibly be displayed , simultaneously.

Delete from FAV

Audio Track (1of 2) English

Press INFO if you want to purchase this event.

Channel Banner with OSD Messages

EATURES OF THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

Icons: Channel Banner

The Channel Banner contains sev eral icons tha t are displaye d only when the featur e is available and is supported by the Digital Satellite Receiver. The following figure and table depicts the location and appearance of these icons.

Icon Name Icons Description Icon Appearance

Viewing Modes

Messages

Lock

Alternate Audio

Closed Captioning

Indicates that there is an unread message.

Indicates that the channel is locked due to either limits on spending or by content advisory.

Indicates that the current program has multiple audio tracks.

Indicates that the program has Closed Captioning.

This section descr ibes the user inter face that is direc tly controlled by remote or front panel. The following operational modes are supported by this interface:

• Tuning Mode

• Recall Display Mode

• Exiting T uni ng Mo de

Normal Viewing Mode

Normal Viewing Mode is defined as only the video being displayed and possibly closed captioning data. When Digital Satellite Receiver is first powered on, it will be in the Normal Viewing mode.

Note: The first time the

exceeding the MPAA or TV rating limits and channels not authorized by DIRECTV are shown.

Digital Satellite Receiver

is powered On, all channels except those

Once the user has created a favorite channel list , the Digital Satellite Receiv er will channel surf on ly to channels t hat are part of the fav orite channel lis t. The user may tune to a channel that is not a member of the favorite channel li st by entering in a channel number, explained in the Dir ect Tuning Method section. The user m ust add this channel using the menu system .

Tuning Mode

EATURES OF THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

Power On Requirements

When the Digital Satellite Receiver is powered on, the receiver wil l tune to the last tuned channel. If this chann el no long er exists, the receiver wi ll tune to c hannel 100 . Prior to initial setup of the rece iver, the receiver may automatically go to Setup menu or tune to channel 100.

The Tuning Mode happens when the user attempts to change the channel. The Digital Satellite Receiver will support 3 ways to change the channel, as outlined below:

Method Result

• Direct Tuning (0-9 and PROG keys) Tunes directly to a channel using either single or compound numbers.

• Channel UP/Down Tuning (pqkeys) Tunes to the next/previous available channel.

• Rapid Tune (R-TUNE) Switches between the last two channels, accessed. This is accomplished using the R-TUNE key on the remote.

Direct Tuning Method

The Digital Satellite Receiver supports the tuning of either single or compound channel numbers. The single channel numbers range from (0 to 9999) and compound channel numbers (major-minor) can range from (0-0 to 999-99)*. The compound

channel number uses the “PROG” button to enter the minor number field. Following is an example of Direct tuning screen.

345-78

MSNBC

FAV CH

Star Battle 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“The battle of the universe begin when the evil…”



Direct Tuning example

9:15 PM

Sun 3/21/01

RATING: T V- PG

*For example, 120-1 is an example o f a compoun d number. 120 is the major number and 1 is the minor number.

EATURES OF THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

Tuning Mode (Cont.)

Example of Non-compound (Single) Channel Number Input

For example, to tune channel 345, you enter the channel number by using the number keys (0-9) on th e remote control. Then pr ess the ACTION button which causes the tuning event to occur.

Example of Compound Channel Number Input

A compound num bers (ma jor-mi nor) can range from ( 0-0 to 999- 99). For ex ample , to enter channel number 345-78, you do the following.

• Press the numeric buttons 3, 4 and 5 on the remote control.

• Press PROG button to enter the minor number field.

• Press number 7 and 8 buttons on the remote control.

• Pres s A CTION button to complete the tuning event.

Note: If you do not enter a number after 3 seconds, the number 0 is assumed for the minor

number.

Unavailable Channel Selection

The “Channel Not Available” screen is displayed when you select an unavailable channel. The following is a list of some possible situations where an unavailable channel selection may occu r.

r Tuning to a channel that is not transmitting any programs. r Tuning to a channel that is blocked either by spending or content advisory limits. r The signal strength of the RF signal is insufficient to obtain consistent error free data.

Following is a example of Channel Not Available screen.

Random Hearts

119

DTV ALL CH

4:30 PM - 5:4 5 PM

Movie, Drama, Harrison Ford, Kristin Scott Thom

Rating Limit Exceeded. Press ACTION to Override.

Wed 05/03/00 6:00 PM

Rating: R

Channel Not Available Screen

The following is an example of insufficient credit.

For ordering information, please call

customer service, ext. 732.

Getting Started

Step 1. Connect AC Power Cord

Plug the AC power cord into a gro unded outle t. Do not turn on a ny devices until yo u have finished making all necessary connections.

Step 1a. DIRECTV Satellite dish Connection

Connect the DIRECTV Satellite dish downlead to the Satellite In jack on the rear panel of the Digital Satellite Receiver.

SATELLITE

DISH

ETTING STARTED

Note: With this receiver and the proper satellite dish antenna, you may be able to subscribe

Step 1b. Antenna/Cable Connection

Connect the antenna or cable wire to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the rear panel of th e Digital Satellite Receiver. The signal from the terrestrial antenna or cable will be passed through when the user presses the TV/SAT button on the remote co ntrol or when the digital satellite receiver is off. The RF output of the Digital Satellite Receiver must be connected to the television.

SATELLITE

NTSC OUTPU T

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

NTSC OUTPU T

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

VHF/UHF

TEL LINE

VHF (S AT) /UHF

OUT

CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA

VHF/UHF

TEL LINE

VHF (S AT) /UHF

OUT

AC IN

ETTING STARTED

Step 1c. Digital Satellite Receiver connection to TV or Monitor

Follow this diagram when connecting the Digital Satellite Receiver to a Television or Monitor.

SATELLITE

INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

NTSC OUTPUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

ANT IN

Incoming signal from cable or antenna

VHF/UHF

VHF (SAT) /UHF

OUT

NOTE: A/V CABLES AND MODEM CABLE INCLUDED.

Digita l S a t e llite R eceiver

TEL LINE

AC IN

DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER CONNECTION TO TV OR MONITOR

Procedure

• Connect the VHF (SAT) /UHF OUT to the ANT IN of the television or connect video cable from the video output jack on the Dig ital Satellite Receiver to the vide o input jack on the TV.

• Connect audio cables from the left and right NTSC audio output jacks on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the left and right audio input jacks on the TV.

To receive off-air programming (no cable box)

• Turn off the Digital Satellite Receiver or press TV/SAT button to toggle.

• Tune TV to desired channel.

To receive off-air programming (with cable box)

• Turn off the Digital Satellite Receiver or press TV/SAT button to toggle.

• Tune TV to cable box output channel (either CH3 or Ch4).

• Tune the cable channels using the cable box.

Note: Modem should also be connected to a telephone jack using the cable supplied RJ11C

cable if impulse pay per view services are desired.

ETTING STARTED

Step 1d. Digital Satellite Receiver, Satellite dish, Cable box and terrestrial antenna

Follow this diagram if you have Satellite service, cable box and terrestrial antenna. Cable or terrestrial ante nna signal i s passed through wh en you press TV/SAT button to toggle or when the Digital Satellite Receiver is turned off.

CABLE BOX

NOTE: A/V CABLES AND MODEM CABLE INCLUDED.

A/B SWITCH

AC IN

ANT IN

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

Dig ita l Satellite R eceiver

SATELLITE

NTSC OUTPUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

ANT IN ANT OUT

UHF/VHF

VHF (SAT) /UHF

OUT

TEL LINE

DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER, SATELLITE DISH,

CABLE BOX AND TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA

Procedure

• Connect the antenna cable to one of the inputs (A or B) of the A/B switch.

• If using a cable box, connect the cable wire from the wall jack to the cable box ANT (antenna) IN jack using a standard RF cable with coaxial connector and connect the cable box ANT (antenna) OUT jack to the other input (A or B) of the A/B switch.

• If not using a c ab le b ox , c onnect the cable wire from th e wall jack to the sec ond inp ut of the A/B switch using an RF cable (not shown).

• Connect the OUT signal of the A/B switch to the ANT IN jack of the Digital Satellite Receiver.

• Connect the VHF (SAT) /UHF OUT jack to the Conventional TV or Monitor by using a RF cable.

• Connect the NTSC OUTPUTS of the Digital Satellite Receiver to the A/V inputs of the television or monitor.

Note: If viewing video using RF Input, select either CH 3 or CH 4 in TV Output section in the

Setup menu. Tune your television to the same channel (either CH 3 or CH 4).

ETTING STARTED

Step 1e. Digital Satellite Receiver Connection to VCR

Follow this diagram when connecting the Digital Satellite Receiver to a standard VCR.

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

SATELLITE

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

NTSC OUTPUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

ANT IN

VCR

ANT OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VHF (SAT) /UHF

ANT IN

Incoming Signal from antenna or cable

DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

VHF/UHF

TEL LINE

OUT

NOTE: A/V CABLES AND MODEM CABLE INCLUDED.

AC IN

VCR SETUP

Procedure

• Connect video c able from the vi deo outp ut jack on the Di git al Sat ellite Receiv er to the v ideo input jack on the VCR.

• Connect audio cables from the left and right audio output jacks on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the left and right audio input jacks on the VCR.

• Connect video cable from video output jack on the VCR to video input jack on TV.

• Connect the audio out cables from the audio output jacks on the VCR to the audio input jacks on the TV.

To record off-air programming

• Turn off satellite receiver or press TV/SAT button to toggle. Tune the VCR to desired channel and push record button on the VCR to start recording

Note: This Digital Satellite Receiver incorporates an anticopy process technology that

is protected by U.S. patents and other inte llec tual property rights me asure s. Th e anticopy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Step 2. Turning Digital Satellite Receiver On

Procedure

• Press the Remote Control SAT mode button .

• Press the POWER button.

Note: Monitor/TV should also be turned on.

Step 3. Roller Guide Menu™

Press the MENU button to display the Roller Guide Menu*. P ress the or arrow on the ACTION button to rotate the Roller Gui de . P re ss th e arrow on the ACTION

button to exit the Roller Guide Menu.

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ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS

ETTING STARTED

Note: To exit the Roller Guide Menu, press the arrow on the ACTION button, press the

MENU button or press the EXIT button on the remote control.

Step 3a. ACTION / Navigation Button

Press ACTION to select th e Roller Guide Menu item. Press the or arrows to highlight sub menus . P ress th e arrow to select features. Press th e or arrows to scroll through optio ns within a fea ture. Press the arrow to return to main menu

items.

Remote ACTION / Navigation Button

for more features

Press ACTION to enter.

EMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control

POWER Press to turn ON and OFF.

ACTION Press to access sub menus or

display Main Menus. Press to activate wink enabled transactions (available in the future).

MENU Press to access Roller Guide

Menu.

INFO Press to display time, channel

banner, and other options.

“0” ~ “9” Press numeric keypad to select

any channel.

EXIT Press to exit SAT Guide or DVD

menu.

GUIDE Press to select STB Guide or DVD

menu.

TV/SAT TV/VCR Press to select VIDEO inputs in TV

mode. Press to switch between TV and SAT in SAT mode or to switch between TV and VCR in VCR mode.

SAT VCR DVD TV Press to select remote operation

mode.

PROG (Program) / MUTE Press to enter the 2-digit minor

number in a compound channel number. Press to mute TV audio.

R-TUNE/JUMP Press to switch to previously

viewed channel or program. Press to skip (jump) the Guide 24 hours ahead.

EUR511515

CH / PAGE Press to select Page up/down,

next/previous channel or Slow+ / Slow-

POWER

ACTION

EMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONAL KEY CHART

Remote Control Functional Key Chart

Key Component Function

ALL COMPONENTS Turn components On and Off

INFO

EXIT

ALL COMPONENTS

Component mode selection for Remote Control

TV SAT VCR DVD

Channel up/down Up navigation Down navigation

TV SAT DVD

AUDI

TRACK

/ VO L

AUDI

TRACK

/ VO L

Left and right navigation Exit Roller Guide Menu Select and adjust features Select audio tracks

Roller Guide Menu Main menu selections Select Activates wink enabled transactions (available in the future)

SAT DVD TV

TV VCR DVD SAT

Roller Guide Menu Menu

On screen display SAT Pr ogram Info

SAT Exit Menus

GUIDE

R-TUNE/JUMP

PROG/MUTE

REC

SAT Guide

TV SAT SAT DVD

SAT

TV VCR DVD

Previous channel Skips the GUIDE 24 hours ahead Title

Press to enter the 2- digit minor number in a compou nd number. Mute TV audio

VCR Record

EMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONAL KEY CHART

Remote Control Functional Key Chart

Key Component Function

REW

PLAY

STOP

TV / SAT

TV / VCR

PAUSE

CH / PAGE

DVD VCR

VCR DVD

DVD VCR

VCR DVD Stop

TV SAT VCR

DVD VCR

SAT VCR DVD

Skip / Search Rewind Rewind

Play

Skip/Search Fast Forward Fast Forward

Selects Video inputs Switch between TV and SAT Switch between TV and VCR

Still / Pause Pause

Page up/down Channel up / down Slow +/-

1 2 3 4 5 6

TV SAT VCR DVD

Selects channel number Selects code

Selects tra ck

Battery Installation

Incorrect installation c an cause battery leakage and co rrosion that will damage the Remote Control. Use two AA batteries:

Remove the battery co ver by pushing in near the arrow an d sliding the cover back. Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs. Replace the battery cover.

Precautions

• Replace batteries in pairs.

• Do not mix battery types (zinc carbon with alkaline).

• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn, or disassemble batteries.

Special Remote Buttons

MENU button

The MENU button is us ed to enter and exit the Rol ler G ui de Me nu s y ste m. Eac h tim e the MENU butto n is pres sed, the R oller Gui de will appear on an d disapp ear from th e viewing screen.

INFO

INFO button

The INFO button lets you view Satellite program display and other on-screen displays when you are in TV, VCR or DVD operating modes.

GUIDE

GUIDE button

The GUIDE button lets you bring up the Satellite guide.

TV/VCR TV/SAT

TV/SAT / TV/VCR button

The TV/SAT button lets you switch between TV and satellite programming. The TV/VCR button lets you switch between TV and VCR programming. While in TV mode, this button lets you select TV video inputs.

PECIAL REMOTE BUTTONS

R-TUNE/JUMP button

In TV or SAT mode, the R-TUNE/JUMP button quickly switches between two channels or programs. If you press this button while viewing the Program Guide, the Guide will skip 24 hours ahead. Each time y ou press this button, the Guid e will jump 1 day ahead. You can jump (skip ahead) th e Guide three times . At the fourth try, the Guide will display th e original screen. In DVD mode it will let you select titles.

PROG/MUTE

PROG/MUTE button

In TV, VCR or DVD mode, the PROG/MUTE button mutes the audio. In SAT mode, press the PROG/MUTE button to enter the 2 digit mi nor number in a compound number.

CH / PAGE

CH/PAGE button

In SAT mode, press PA GE p or PAG E q button to scroll up or down through the Program Guide quickly. In TV or VCR mode, press to change channels.

R-TUNE/JUMP

ROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Programming the Remote Control

The Universal Remote Co ntrol can be progra mmed to operate ma ny manufacturers’ components using the component function buttons for TV, VCR, DVD. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with and without codes for the component. Determine t he manufacturer of the c omponent and look in t he table for the code.

Programming With Code

• Confirm that the external component is plugged in and is turned on.

• Turn the component off.

• Press the ACTION and POWER button, tog ethe r, for at least 5 seconds and then let go of the buttons.

• Press appropriate component button (TV , VCR, DVD) on the Remote Control.

• Enter the 3-digit componen t code using the Remote Contr ol numeric keypad (0 ~ 9 buttons). If a proper c ode wa s e ntered , the mode button will blink twi c e and go out.

• Press the Remote Control POWER button to test the component. If the procedure was successful, the component will turn on.

Unsuccessful Code

Programming Without Code

This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method”.

• Confirm that the external component is plugged in and is turned on.

• Turn the component off.

• Press the ACTION and POWER button, together, for at least 5 seconds, and then let go of the buttons.

• Press appropriate component button on the Remote Control.

• Press the button to move forward to the next code. P ress the button to move backward.

• Press the Remote Control POWER button to test the component. If the procedure was successful, the component will turn on.

Note: Repeat the preceding two steps until the component code is found. It may take many attempts

before the correct code is found.

• After the code is found, press the AC TION button to store the code.

If the component does not operate with the Remote Control, repeat the procedure using another code. (Some brands have multiple codes.) If an incorrect code is entered, or if the procedure takes longer than 30 seconds, the programming will fail.

OMPONENT CODES

Component Codes

The Universal Remote Control is capable of operating many component brands after entering a code. Some components may not ope rate beca use memory is limited. The Universal Remote Control does not control all features in all models.

Codes for TV

Brand Code

Akai 104 Centurion 104 Daewoo 104, 106 Emerson 104, 108, 109, 110, 120 Fisher 111 GE/Panasonic/

Quasar GE/RCA 112 Hitachi 113 JVC 114 Magnavox 104, 115, 116 Marantz 117

101

Brand Code

Denon 100 Ferguson 101 JVC 108, 109 Mitsubishi 105 Nordmende 101 Panasonic 100 Philips 103 Pioneer 102

Brand Code

Panasonic 100, 101, 102 Pioneer 101, 107, 118 Proscan 104, 112, 119 Quasar 101, 103 Radioshack 104, 112, 117, 120 RCA 104, 112, 119, 121, 122 Samsung 104, 123 Sears/Toshiba 104, 107, 111, 112, 115 Sharp 120, 124 Sony 125 Zenith/Inteq 126, 127

Codes for DVD

Brand Code

RCA 101 Saba 101 Samsung 110 Sharp 108 Sony 104 Thomson 101 Toshiba 103 Yamaha 100 Zenith 107

Write the code numbers for your components in the space provided below. This will serve as a reference when you need to reprogram your remote control.

Television VCRDVD

OMPONENT CODES

Codes for VCR

Brand Code

Admiral 135 Aiwa 132 Akai 129, 114, 115, 116 Audio Dynamic 111 , 139 Bell & Howell 105, 113 Broksonic 120, 126 Canon 123, 125 CCE 143 Citizen 106 Craig 105, 106, 129 Curtis Mathes 124, 127, 145 Daewoo 101, 124, 143 DBX 110, 111, 139 Dimensia 145 Emerson 103, 118, 119, 120, 125, 126, 141, 143 Fisher 105, 107, 108, 109, 113 Funai 120, 126, 127, 134 GE 124, 133, 145 Go Video 137, 149, 150, 151 Goldstar 106 Gradiente 134 Hitachi 100, 123, 127, 145 Instant Replay 123, 124 Jensen 139 JVC 110, 111, 134, 139 Kenwood 106, 110, 111, 139 LXI 100, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 127 Magnavox 123, 124, 131 Marantz 110, 111, 139 Marta 106 Memorex 109, 124 MGA 138, 140, 141, 147, 148 Minolta 100,145 Mitsubishi 138, 140, 141, 147, 148 Multitech 104, 127, 147 NEC 110, 111, 134, 139 Olympic 123, 124 Optimus 106, 121, 128, 135

Brand Code

Orion 120, 126 Panasonic 121, 122, 123, 124 Penney 100, 105, 110, 111, 124, 139, 145 Pentax 100, 111, 145 Philco 120, 123, 124, 126, 127, 131 Philips 123, 124, 131, 173 Pioneer 123

Proscan Quasar 121, 122, 123, 124

Radio Shack 105, 109, 124, 127, 133, 136, 140 RCA 100, 102, 123,124, 131, 133, 145, 146 Realistic 105, 109, 124, 127, 136, 140 Samsung 102, 104, 133, 137 Sansui 120, 126, 139, 152 Sanyo 105, 109, 113

Scott Sears 100, 105, 106, 107, 108

Sharp 135, 136 Shintom 117 Signature 2000 127, 135 Singer 117 Sony 128, 129, 130 SV2000 127 Sylvania 123, 124, 127, 131 Symphonic 127 Tashiro 106 Tatung 11 0, 111, 139 Teac 110, 111, 127, 139 Technics 121, 122,123, 124 Teknica 112, 124, 127 To shiba 146 Vector

Research Yamaha 105, 110, 111, 139 Wards 106, 109, 135, 136, 144 Zenith 106, 144

100, 101, 102, 123,124, 131, 133, 145, 146

102, 104, 109, 120, 126, 138, 140, 147, 148

111

PECIAL FEATURES OF DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

Special Features of Digital Satellite Receiver

Impulse Pay Per View (IPPV)

You mus t connect your phone line to the Digital Satelli te Receiver to receive pay per view (PPV) service offered by DIRECTV. Connec ting the phone line permits you to use the IPPV feature, which allows event purchases without calling a CSR (Customer Service Representative). If you decide against connecting to your phone line, you must call the CSR to purchase events, such as pay per view movies*. DIRECTV refers to such CSR assisted purchases as OPPV (Order ahead pay per view). When OPPV or subscript ion auth or izati on c ha nges (e.g. , customer cancels the mov i e purchases), the Digital Satellite Receiver will reflect that change immediately. The Digital Satellite Receiver will display a message, identifying the reason for the authorization status change.

The Digital Satellite Recei ver has the ability to allow you to purchase a PPV event offered by DIRECTV. When the Digital Satellite Receiver is tuned to an IPPV channel, (video may or may not be displayed, depending upon whether the PPV eve nt has started) the following message is displayed on the screen.

Purchase available - Press ACTION for purchase information.

IPPV message with video in the background

*An additional fee applies to all pay per view phone-in orders.

PECIAL FEATURES OF DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

If you press the ACTION key, the PPV window will be displayed. Once a PPV event starts, video and audio coul d be displayed for 5 minutes into the P PV event. After 5 minutes have elapsed, video and audio are removed from the screen. You can purchase the current PPV event up to 30 minutes after an event ha s started. If the PPV event passes the 30 minutes from the event starting time, a message will be displayed and video will be blocked as shown below and you will not be able to purchase the program.

This showing is no longer available.

Check Program Guide for other show times.

Impulse pay per view: Icons

The Channel Banner will contain several icons that are displayed only when the feature is available and is supported by the Digital Satellite Receiver.

The following figure depicts the PPV window. If you decide to buy the event or buy and record the event, a nother confirmation win dow is displayed, r equiring you to c onfirm the purchase before completing the transaction.

Swift, Smart and Deadly

345

Sun 3/21/01 9:15 PM

“Test the limits of shark smarts with two New Zealand

Buy

researchers as they hand feed sharks...” Thriller,

Record Times... Cancel

Drama, Sports (1999) John Smith, Jane Doe, Joe Miller - The Sharks...

PG-13 Movie Buy: $3.99 1Hr 23 Min 9:00 PM 3/22/01

PPV Window

PECIAL FEATURES OF DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

You will be given a choice of whether you wi sh to Pu rchase ( OK) or Cancel th is PPV event, as shown below.

Swift, Smart and Deadly

345

Sun 3/21/01 9:15 PM

“Test the limits of shark smarts with two New Zealand

Buy

researchers as they hand feed sharks...” Thriller,

Times

Drama, Sports (1999) John Smith, Jane Doe, Joe Miller - The Sharks...

Exit

CC PG-13

MSNBC Buy: $3.99 1 Hr 23 Min 9:00 PM 03/22/01

Do you want to purchase this event?

Cancel

PPV Confirmation Window (Buy Event)

Swift, Smart and Deadly

345

Sun 3/21/01 9:15 PM

“Test the limits of shark smarts with two New Zealand

Buy

researchers as they hand feed sharks...” Thriller,

Record

Times

Exit

Drama, Sports (1999) John Smith, Jane Doe, Joe Miller - The Sharks...

CC PG-13

MSNBC Buy: $2.99 Record: $4:00 1Hr 23 Min 9:00 PM 3/22/01

Do you want to purchase this event?

Be sure that

Your VCR is set to record.

Cancel

PPV Confirmation Window (Buy and Record Event)

You can also select other time to view this event, as shown below. After you have selected a different time, the PPV confirmation screen is displayed.

345

Buy

Record

Times

Cancel

Swift, Smart and Deadly 9:15 PM Sun 3/21/01

Ch. 345 9:00 PM 11/28/01

Ch. 345 9:00 PM 11/29/01 Ch. 345 11:00 PM 11/29/01 Ch. 345 9:00 PM 11/30/01 Ch. 345 11:00 PM 11/30/01 Ch. 345 9:00 PM 12/01/01

Press ACTION for purchase information

PPV Other Times Window

PECIAL FEATURES OF DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

Software Upgrade Messages

The Digital Satellite Receiver has the ability to receive download replacement software. This will allow th e Digital Satellite Receiver software to be upgraded. The Digital Satellite Receiver will prompt you when an update is required. You have the ability to reject or cancel the update at this time. However, this notification will repeatedly occur until you have upgraded the software. The Digital Satellite Recei v er wil l fir st dis play and upd ate mes s age when the uni t is in the tuning mode. This OSD will al low you to begin or cancel the software download, as shown below.

Software upgrade is required. Do you wish to begin upgrade?

Software Upgrade Message

Start

Cancel

If the user elects to download software when prompted, an approximate time remaining for download will be displayed, as shown below.

Time remain for software download... 5:20

Time Remain for Software Download

If you elect to cancel the downl oad, the user will be prompted again to perfor m this download every time th e user turns ON the Digital Satellite Recei ver. Thi s software download message will occur, until the Digital Satellite Receiver unit has been updated.

Roller Guide Menu™

Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the Roller Guide Menu™*. Press the p or q arrow to rotate the Roller Guide. Press the ACTION button to enter a category submenu screen, where the options for that category can be changed. Press the t arrow to exit the Roller Guide Menu. The Roller Guide scr een is the e ntr y poi nt for al l m enu oper at ion s o n the sy st em. Th e first time that the Digital Satellite Receiver is powered ON, the SET UP category is the default state. The main menu provides access to the following categories:

• Guide

•Lock

• Account

• Options

•Setup

• Timer

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OLLER GUIDE MENU

ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS

™

Note: To exit the Roller Guide Menu, press the arrow on the ACTION button or press t h e

MENU button.

ACTION / Navigation Button

Press the ACTION button to select main menu items. Press the or arrows to highlight sub menus. Press the arrow to select features. Press the or arrows to scroll through options within a feature. Press the arrow to return to main menu

items.

Remote ACTION / Navigation Button

*Roller Guide Menu is a trademark of Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. U.S. patent pending.

for more features

Press ACTION to enter.

OLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART

Roller Guide Feature Chart

ENU

Satellite Setup

MONITOR

System Test

Access Card

TV Output

ESCRIPTION

SET UP

r Dish Type - Lets you choose Oval or

Round dish.

r Sat. Ports - Selects up to 4 nominal

satellite configuration or lets you perform auto-detection. The user can select:

• Dish Type : Oval or Round

• Satellite A and B

• Satellite A, B, and C

• Auto Configuration

r Dish Position - Digital Satellite Receiver

displays the proper co-ordinates for the particular zip code.

r Signal Meter - Shows the strength of the

selected satellite signal.

r TYPE

• 4:3 (default setting) for conventional TV screen.

• 16:9 for wide screen.

r System Test - Invokes system test

available for Satellite Input.

r Access card - Remapping of information.

(Use only when instructed by DIRECTV.)

r TV Setup - Lets you set the RF output of

the Digital Satell ite Receiv er to Ch 3 or 4 so that you can connect the output to the ANT IN jack of your television.

GUIDE

Guide provides Channels and Program

information to the user.

Note: The Guide i s active in the S AT mod e

only.

OLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART

Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont.)

ENU

TIMER 1 TIMER 2 TIMER 3 TIMER 4 TIMER 5 TIMER 6 TIMER 6 TIMER 7 TIMER 8

r MODE - Select one of the following:

• OFF (default setting) to disable timer.

• ON to turn on Digital Satellite Receiver only . (Must turn TV on to view the event).

• Repeat (weekly or once)

r DAY - Select the day of the week to

activate timer.

• START - Select time for timer to start.

• STOP - Select time for timer to stop.

r CHANNEL - Select the channel for STB to

tune to at appropriate time.

Note: Whenever the antenna or cable mode

is changed, Timers will revert back to default settings.

ESCRIPTION

TIMER

LOCK

Unlock

Movie Limits

TV Limits

Ch Locks

Spending

Password

r Unlock - Lets you un loc k or lo ck t he Di gita l

Satellite Receiver.

r Movie Limits- Lets you block out movies

based on MPAA ratings.

r TV Limits- Lets you block out TV programs

based on TV Parental Guide ratings.

r Ch Locks - Lets you lock satellite channels

from being displayed. Need to enter password to view these channels.

r This feature allo ws the user to control the

amount per event. If the amount is be low the event cost, you won’t be able to view the event.

r Password - A password, the user must

provide in order to perform a function.

OLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART

Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont.)

ENU

Future Purchases

Past purchases

Messages

ESCRIPTION

ACCOUNT

r Future purchases - Displays PPV events

purchased, but not aired. Also lets you to cancel a PPV event.

r Past purchases - Lets you review PPV

purchased events. Displays CAM slot numbers when Past purchase data is highlighted.

r Messages - Displays message sent to the

Digital Satellite Receiver from DIRECTV over the Satellite Link.

OPTIONS

Audio

Clock

Favorites

About

Upgrades

Features

r Audio - Selects the Format and Language

preferences.

r Clock - Lets you configure the system clock

for DIRECTV. (Clock is set automatically when DIRECTV Service is activated.)

r Favori tes - Le t s y ou add or d ele te c ha nne ls

from the favorite list.

r About - Displays various information about

the Digital Satellite Receiver including the model number, serial number, and the current software version.

r Upgrades - Displays Software upgrade

information.

r Features - Displays the feature list of the

Digital Satellite Receiver.

Roller Guide Menu Operations

Setup

To help you with the initi al set up of the Digital Satellite Rec eiver, the Setup menu is displayed automatic ally when the Digital Satellite Receiver is turned on for the first time. A setup wizard will help guide you through the procedure of setting up the proper satellite configurations, dish type, monitor and TV output setup. The Setup options will assist you to conf igure the DIRECTV signals so that the unit c an receive the desired

video signals. Following are requirements that are needed to receive DIRECTV programming.

Option

Sat. Setup Yes Monitor Yes System Test Yes Access Card Yes TV Output Yes

Setup : Satellite Setup – Dish Type

This menu lets you select the t yp e of s ate llite dish that you have i ns talled. If you h av e round dish, select Round and if you have oval shaped dish, select Oval.

Sat Setup

Sat Ports

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Setup Options

Required for DIRECTV

Dish Type

Oval

Sat A and B

Dish Pos

Sig Meter

Warning: Satellite dish must be installed and positioned properly for auto configuration to function correctly.

Pressu to for Dish Type, q for port config.

Sat A, B and C

Auto Configuration

Satellite Setup – Dish Type

Procedure

r Press u button to highlight Dish Type. r Press u button to change Dish Type. r Press pq to select either Round or Oval (Round is the default setting). r Press ACTION button to save the selection. r Press t button once to return to Sat. Setup menu.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Setup : Satellite Setup – Sat. Ports

After you have selected the Dish type, you can choose the satellite port configuration. If Round dish is selecte d, then only the Satellite A configu ration is available. If you selected Oval shaped dish, you can choose from the three configurations: Auto configuration, Sat. A and B, and Sat. A, B and C. If you select Auto configuration operation, the navigation buttons are disabled until the Digital Satellite Receiver completes the auto configuration.

Sat Setup

Sat Ports

Dish Pos

Sig Meter

Pressu to setup satellite ports.

Dish Type

Sat A and B

Sat A, B and C

Auto Configuration

Satellite Setup – Sat. Ports Screen

Note: Please also refer to the installation manual for the satellite dish antenna for

proper mounting procedure.

Procedure

Press uand qbutton to setup satellit e ports configuration.

Press

buttons to navigate a mong the choices - Sat. A and B, Sat. A , B and C, and Au to

Configuration.

Select Sat A & B and Auto Confi gur at ion, if you have Oval shaped di sh.

Press ACTION button to save the selection.

Press t button to return to Sat. Setup menu.

Oval

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Setup : Satellite Setup – Dish position

This screen allows you to position your Satellite antenna by having the Digital Satellite Receiver provide approximate values for elevation, azimuth and tilt (marked in degrees), after the you have entered your 5-digit zip code.

Sat Setup

Sat Ports

Dish Pos

Sig Meter

Pressu to change the zip code.

Zip code for position 92154 Elevation

Azimuth

Tilt

Enter zip code, press A CTION

51 degrees 166 degrees 101 degrees

Dish position screen

Procedure

In Sat Setup m enu, press

buttons to highlight Dish Position. Dish Position sub menu is

displayed.

Press u button to enter your Zip code. Use the numeric keys on the Remote Control to input your zip code numbers. Press

Press ACTION button to enter the new zip code. Elevation, Azim uth and Tilt are automatically

button to move to the next position.

displayed after you pr ess the ACTION button.

This information should be used to properly align and position the satellite antenna. These values are approximations. Proper alignment should also be verified by using the signal strength meter.

Setup : Satellite Setup – Signal Meter

Since the Digital Satellite Receiver is capable of receiving satellite programming from multiple DIRECTV satellites, the user has the ability to choose one of 3 supported satellites to receive signal strength and is primarily used during the system set-up procedure. The Digital Satellite Receiver signal meter uses a horizontal digital signal strength percent bar meter. The user will have the ability to select which transponder (1 to

32) they wish to measure the signal strength. The following is the signal meter screen

Sat Setup

Sat Ports

Dish Pos

Sig Meter

Pressu to change satellite.

Satellite

Transponder

Signal strength 91%

1 of 32

Signal Meter Screen

Procedure

In the Sat. Setup menu, press q button to highlight Signa l Met er. Sub- menu is displ ay ed.

Press u to highlight Satellite.

Press u to change Satellite

Press pq buttons to select Satellite A, B or C.

Press ACTION to enter the selection.

Press q button to highlight Transponder.

Press ubutton then pq buttons to choose one of 32 transponders. S elect the transponder that gives you a signal stren gt h of 85% .

Press ttwo times to return to SETUP menu.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Setup : Monitor

The monitor menu a llows you to match your mon itor/receiver type. You can choose between two monitor types: 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio.

Sat Setup

Monitor

4:3 Aspect

System Test Access Card

TV Output

Press u to set monitor aspect ratio.

Panasonic

Standard TV

Setup : Monitor Screen

The following table shows the ic on and messages displayed for each of the monitor types.

Type Picture Icon Message

4:3 “Standard TV”

16:9 “DTV Wide Screen”

Panasonic

Procedure

r In SETUP menu, press q button to select Monitor. r Press u button to highlight Monitor. r Press u button to change monitor aspect ratio. r Press pq buttons to select 4:3 or 16:9. r Press ACTION button to save the selection.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Setup : System Test

The System Tes t menu allows you to invok e a system test which perfo rm a check of the following subsystems.

Component Requirement Display Information

Tuning Test

This attempts to tune to an known frequency.

Signal Test This tests the signal strength. Status: PASSED or FAILED

Phone T est

Access Test

This checks the modem operational status.

This checks the Access Card function.

Card ID Card is installed in TZ-DBS01 Serial # xxxx-xxxx-xxxx

Status: PASSED or FAILED

Note: System test is only available for Satellite input.

The following screens show the system test screen and the system test in progress.

Sat Setup

Monitor

System Test

Access Card

TV Output

Press u to start system test.

System Test Screen

Procedure

r In SETUP menu, press p or q button to highlight System Test. r Press u button to highlight Start. r Press ACTION button to start the System Test. r Press t button to return to Setup Menu.

Start

Tuning

Signal Phone

Access

Card ID

Status: Status: Status: Status:

Sat Setup Monitor

System T est

Access Card

TV Output

Press ACTION to start the system test.

Start

Tuning

Signal

Phone Access Card ID

Status: Status: Status: Status:

PASSED PASSED PASSED CHECKING

322452186

System Test Screen (System Test in progress)

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Setup : Access Card

The Setup screen allows you to setup a new access card. You can transfer existing

access card infor mation to the new ac cess card. This procedure is ca lled “chainin g”. When you press th e ACTIO N button while the A ccess Card is high lighte d, a s eries o f Conditional Access driven menus will be displayed. This will direct you on what procedures to perform.

Sat Setup

Monitor System Test

Access Card

TV Output

Press ACTION to set up a new access card.

New Card Configuration:

Please insert the old Card and press the ACTION key.

This will start the Card duplication procedure.

Access Screen (Entry Point)

Procedure

r In SETUP menu, press p or q buttons to highlight Access Card. Follow the directions

displayed on-screen.

r Press ACTION button to setup a new access card. r Press t button to return to Rollerguide menu.

Note: This procedure can only be used in the case where a new card is provided by

DIRECTV and is different from the card that comes with the unit.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

TV Output

This menu lets you set the RF output of the Digital Satellite Receiver to either CH 3 or CH 4. Y ou can connect the Digital Satellite Receiver to your television, even if your TV does not have video inputs.

Sat Setup

Monitor

System Test

Access Card

TV Output

Press u to change TV output settings.

Channel Warning: Tel ev isi on mus t be set to the selected channel!

TV Output Screen

Procedure

r In SETUP menu, press p or q buttons to highlight TV Output. r Press u to change the TV output settings. r Press p or q to select CH 3 or 4. r Press ACTION button to save the selection.

Note: Prior to adjusting this feature, make sure that your TV is set either CH 3 or 4.

TV output channe l t hat you select in the SETUP menu s ho uld be the same a s the television.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Guide

The Advanced Program Guide™ (APG) is a key feature of the Digital Satellite Receiver. The Guide enables you to b ro ws e th ro ugh a la rg e n umb er of pr og rams an d provides useful information upon user request, as shown below.

If the user tries to access the Guide while it is acquiring data from the satellite signal, a message will be di spl ayed showing the graphical countdown clo ck of when the Guide will be ready for display.

Guide: Full Screen

80%

Acquiring data...

Guide : Acquisition Delay window

100% Acquisition Window

100%

Please Wait...

Tuning to a Program

You can select a program by highlighting the program in the Guide and pressing ACTION button on the remote control or by directly entering the desired channel number using the remote control number keys and pressing the ACTION button.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Guide : Channel List

The guide will display channel(s) that are ei ther in the “ALL CH” or “FAV CH” mode. The Digital Satellite Receiver default mode is “ALL CH”. The user can switch the mode through a button in the channel banner area of the guide.

Guide : “ALL CH” mode

“All CH” mode - APG will contain all guide ‘permitted channels’.

Guide : “FAV CH” mode

“FAV CH” - APG will contain all guide defined ‘permitted channels’ except the channels the user chose to remove. While navigating the guide in the “FAV CH” mode, entering a number for a hidden channel ( channels that were removed by the user are referred to as hidden channel) the next highest non-hidden channel is selected.

Procedure

r Press GUIDE button on the remote control to display the APG. r Press INFO button on the remote control. r Press q button to highlight ALL CH or FAV CH. r Press ACTION button to toggle back and forth.

Picture in Guide

When in Guide, the Pictur e in Guid e featur e will display a video panel of the cu rrently tuned channel on the top left corner of the screen. When Guide screen is active, pressing the GUIDE key wil l cause the guide layout to toggle be tween the Standard and Picture in Guide screen. Press the INFO key to disp lay the Category screen. If you press the INFO or GUIDE but ton while in Category Search mode , the Category Search will termi nate and the previous Gu ide screen (Standard or Picture in Guide) will be displayed. Press EXIT button to exit the Guide screen.

505 Lake Placid

HBPW

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Movie, Horror. (19999) Bill Pullman, Bridget Fonda, Oliver Platt. A New Yorker paleontologist goes to the backwoods of Maine and teams up with the local game warden (Bill Pullman ) to s top a 3 6- foot killer crocodile. AC, AL. Spanish.

Mon 10/30/00 3:47 PM

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Searching the Guide by Categories

The APG is capable of displaying information according to the catego ries that you have selected. For example, if you select M ovies category, then only those ch annels broadcasting movies are displayed in the guide. You can also select sub-categories of the category you selected.

Guide: Search Screen Guide: Search Screen - Sub categories

Procedure

r Press GUIDE button to display the Guide screen. r Press INFO button to display the Search Screen. r Press q button to highlight Search. r Press u button to display categories. r Press p or q button to highlight the desired category. r Press ACTION button to start the search. If there are programs available in the category

you selected, they will be listed in the guide.

Movies

Action/Adventure

Animation Biography

Comedy Current Affairs

Press ACTION to search - Press INFO for Grid.

Following is an example of Guide showing Movie channels only.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Guide : Direct Channel Entry

The APG has the ability to search for a channel based on the channel number. When the user presses a numeric key to enter in channel numbers, a channel entry area appears in the top left corner of the guide channel banner, as shown below.

101

Guide: Direct Channel Entry

Guide : Banner Description Icons

The Guide Banner will contain se veral ic ons that are displaye d only when the feat ure is available and i s suppo rted b y the Digital S atellite Recei ver. The following table an d figure shows the appearance of these icons.

Icon Name Icons Description Icon Appearance

Messages Indicates unread messages.

Lock

Alternate Audio

Closed Captioning

Indicates that the channel is locked due to either limits on spending or by content advisory.

Indicates that the program has multiple audio tracks.

Indicates that the program has Closed Captioning.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Guide (Cont.)

The following figure shows the Banner components.

Mode selection

Channel Number

Banner Icons

Guide Banner Components

Content Advisory Rating

System Clock

Guide : Banner Components

Guide : Grid

The guide grid shows information on 5 channels within 1.5 hour time span. The channel name can be highlighted b y navigating to t he left of the grid. Fo llowing is an example of the Channel Grid Components.

Channel Number

and Name

(5 channel span)

Time columns (1.5 hours span)

Future continuation indicator

Past continuation indicator

Guide : Grid Components

Lock

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

This Digital Satellit e Receiver i ncorporat es V-Chip technology to bl ock the viewi ng of movies and television programs according to the rating category. There are 2 Content Advisory catego ries: MPAA (Motion Picture Associatio n of Ameri ca) and TV Pa rental Guidelines Ratings and are used as guidelines for blocking the programs.

Lock : Password

Before you can access the LOCK menu settings, you n eed to enter a 4 digit secret code.

Procedure

r In the Roller Guide menu, press the pq buttons to highlight the LOCK icon. r Press ACTION button to display the LOCK menu. r Press u button. r Use the numeric keypad to enter a four-digit secret code.

(Use a code that is easy to

remember and record it in a safe place).

Once you correctly ente rs the co de, y ou wil l ha ve acces s to the us er pr ofile a s s how n below.

Password

Enter

_ _ _ _

Unlock

Movie Limits

TV Limits

Ch Locks Spending

Password

Change Password

Enter

Confirm

Movie and TV Limits,

Channel Locks and

Spending Limit are active

only when IRD is locked.

- - - -

Pressu to enter password.

Lock : Password Screen

Pressu to set or change passw or d and lock the IRD .

Lock : Change Password Screen

Once you gain access to the us er profile, the user can have acces s to the following areas.

Settings Description

Unlock

Movie Limits

TV Limits

Ch Locks

Spending Password

Lets you unlock and lock the Digital Satellite Receiver so that you can view the locked channels.

This allows the user to set the movie ratings limit, according to MPAA.

This allows the user to set TV ratings limit. This allows the user to lock all satellite and non-

satellite channels from being displayed or unlock all channels.

This allows the user to set the spending limit. The user can change the current password.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Lock: Unlock

This menu lets you unlock the Digital Satellite Receiver so that you can view the locked channels after entering the password.

Unlock

Movie Limits

TV Limits Ch Locks

Spending

Password

Press ACTION to unlock the IRD.

The IRD is cur r ently locke d

Press ACTION to

permanently unlock the IRD and

remove password challenges.

Unlock

Movie Limits

TV Limits Ch Locks Spending

Password

The IRD is now unlocked.

The IRD is currently unlocked

Press ACTION to

lock the IRD and enable

passw or d c ha ll en ges.

Unlock Screen

Procedure

r In the Roller Guide menu, press the pq buttons to highlight the LOCK icon. r Press ACTION button to display the LOCK menu. r Press ACTION button to unlock the Digital Satellite Receiver. The screen on the right will

be displayed.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Lock : Movie Limits

The MPAA uses the standard movie ratings. The TV Parental Guidelines provides rating schemes of its own: age-based ratings, content-based ratings or combination of the two. The following table and figure shows the MPAA ratings system.

MPAA Rating Description

NR Not Rated by MPAA G General Audience

PG-13

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted X No one 17 and under admitted

Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Parent Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian.

Unlock

Viewable

Movie Limits

TV Limits

Ch lock

PG-13

Spending Password

Press u to change Movie Limits.

NC - 17

Viewable Viewable Viewable

Blocked Blocked Blocked

Lock : Movie Limits Screen

Procedure

r In the Roller Guide Menu, press pq buttons to highlight LOCK icon. r Press ACTION button to display the LOCK menu. r Press pq buttons to highlight Movie Limits. r Press u button to display the sub-menu.

Note: You will need to enter your password to change any ratings.

r Press pq buttons to move between different ratings.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Lock : TV Limits

The TV Parental Guidelines has 7 levels of age-based ratings that the user can select. These 7 levels are split into 2 age-based groups: Youth Age-based Ratings and Guidance Age-based Ratings. Some of these age-based ratings can also have content-based ratings, denoted as D (Dialog), L (Language), S (Sex) and V (Violence). Any non-rated program that does not provide Content A dvisory infor mation will be viewable. Fol lowing table sh ows the Age-based Ratings Selection.

Age-based Group

NR (Not Rated) NA

Youth

Guidance

Age-based Ratings

TV - Y

TV - Y7

TV - G

TV - PG

TV - 14

TV - MA

Possible Content Selections

• Viewable

• Blocked

• Viewable

• Blocked

• (Fantasy) FV

• Viewable

• Blocked

• Viewable

• Blocked

• D,L,S,V (all selected)

• Any combination of D, L, S, V

• D, L S, V (all selected)

• Any combination of D, L, S, V

• L, S, V (all selected)

• Any combination of L, S, V

Procedure

r In the Roller Guide Menu, press pq buttons to highlight LOCK icon. r Press ACTION button to display the LOCK menu.

Unlock

Movie Limits

TV Limits

Ch lock Spending Password

Press u to set TV Limits. This does not affect Movie Limits.

Press u to change TV Limits.

TV - Y

TV - Y7 TV - G

TV - PG TV - 14 TV - MA

Viewable

D L S V D L S V

L S V

Lock :TV Limits Screen

r Press pq buttons to highlight TV Limits. r Press u button to display the sub-menu.

Note: You will need to enter your password to change any ratings.

r Press pq buttons to move between different ratings. r Press ACTION button to activate or deactivate the rating level.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Lock : Ch Locks

The user can lock satell ite chan nels from being di spla yed. To access these channels when channel surfing, the user is required to enter the 4 digit secret password. Once the user has highlighted Sat Ch Lock or Non-Sat Lock Grid, the user will be able

to easily “Unlock A ll” or “Lock All ” available chan nels. The channel numbers that ar e underlined indicate that there are more than one minor channel number. You can also individually cycle between the following selection by pressing the ACTION button:

• Channel Available — Green color

• Channel locked — Red color

• Channel Not Available — Black Color

Unlock

Movie Limits

TV Limits

Ch locks

Spending Password

Press ACTION to change -INFO to view minors.

355 CNBC Channel Available

Channel 300’s Lock All Unlock All

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

3132 33 34 35

30 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

50 51 52 53 54 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69

70 71 72 73 80 81 82 83 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Lock : Ch Lock Screen

Procedure

r In the LOCK menu, press p or q button to highlight CH Locks. r Press u button. r Press p or q to Set Group, press ACTION to display channels and press INFO to enter

Grid.

r Press pq or tu buttons to navigate and ACTION to change.

Once the user has created a channel lock list, the Digital Satellite Receiver will channel surf (when pressing p or q key) to the locked channels, however the user is then required to enter in the 4-digit password to view the video. The channel lock list will have its channel number color coded as defined in the following table.

Color Description

Red Channel locked Green Channel available Black Channel not available

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Lock : Spending

The feature allows the user to control the amount per event. If the amount is below the

event cost, you won’t be able to view the event.

Procedure

r In LOCK menu, press p or q button to highlight Spending. r Press u button to highlight Amount per event. r Press u button to highlight amount field . Use nu mber ke ys on the remote co ntrol to ch ange

the numbers.

r Press ACTION to save the new spending limit.

Unlock

Movie Limits

TV Limits

Ch locks

Spending

Password

Press u to change Spending Limit.

Amount per Event

Lock : Spending Screen

$ 10.00

ACCOUNT

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

The Account category conveys information to the user. This information was either the result of the action by the user or sent from DIRECTV to the Digital Satellite Receiver. This category contains 2 areas:

Purchase Messages

Purchases of programs (Future / Past) Electronic messages sent to the user through the satellite link.

Account : Future and Past Purchase

The Purchase screen al lows yo u to review up co ming and past PPV even t purchas es. Purchases event screen contains information regarding the Event title, Channel Number, Date, S tart time and Cost.

Account : Future

The Future Purchase screen di splays PPV events purch ased, but not yet aired. The Future purchases appear in chronological order, beginning with the soonest event and ending with the most distant future event. This screen also allows you to cancel a PPV

purchase. A “CANCEL EVENT” message will appear in the list box. To cancel an event, highlight the event in the list box and press ACTION button.

Future

Past

Msgs

Press ACTION to cancel the PPV event .

Swift, Smart and Deadly Ch: 320.24 Date: 11/30 Time: 9:00 PM Cost: $3.50

CANCEL EVENT

Johnny Carson Show #20 Ch: 130 Date: 10/05 Time: 9:00 PM Cost: $3.50

Johnny Carson Show #22 Ch: 130 Date: 11/05 Time: 9:00 PM Cost: $3.50

Account : Future Purchase Screen (User Cancelling a PPV event)

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Account : Past

This screen allows you to review PP V purchased events. The PPV events that the subscriber purchased but cancels or does not watch will not be displayed. Following is an example of Past purchase screen.

Future

Past

Msgs

Press ACTION to cancel the PPV event .

Account : Past Purchase Screen

Swift, Smart and Deadly Ch: 320.24 Date: 11/30 Time: 9:00 PM Cost: $3.50

CANCEL EVENT

Johnny Carson Show #20 Ch: 130 Date: 10/05 Time: 9:00 PM Cost: $3.50

Johnny Carson Show #22 Ch: 130 Date: 11/05 Time: 9:00 PM Cost: $3.50

Account : Msgs (Unread and Read)

The message screen di splays messages sent to the Digital Sat ellite Receiver from DIRECTV. Unread messages are listed before the Read Message. You ca n de let e th e Re ad messages. To delete the Read Message, highlight the Rea d Message and press the ACTION button.

Future

Past

Msgs.

Pressu to view messages .

(Read Message) Message from service provider. DIRECTV is offering a special

all day ticket

(Unread Message) Message from service provider DIRECTV is offering a special

all day ticket

Account : Message Screen

Options

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

The Options menu gives you the ability to configure the Digital Satellite Receiver. These options can affect the overall behavior of the Digital Satellite Receiver. Options menu has the following sub-options:

•Audio

•Clock

• Favorites

• About

• Upgrades

• Features

Options : Audio

The Audio option allows you to select the Language preferences. Following are the Language preferences:

• English (default language) • Spanish • French • German

• Italian • Japanese • Korean • Chinese

Audio

Clock

Favorites

About Upgrades Features

Language

Press u to change audio preferences.

English

Options : Audio Screen

Procedure

r Press MENU button to display Rollerguide. r Press pq buttons to highlight OPTION Icon. Press ACTION button to display the OPTION

menu. Audio is highlighted.

r Press u button to change audio preferences. r Press u button to change Audio Language preferences. r Press p or q buttons to select the preferred language.

Note: The Audio Language preference is used in cases where a program has multiple audio tracks. As

r Press ACTION button to save the language setting. r Press t button once to return to Options menu.

an example, if a program is encoded with two audio tracks (English/Spanish) and you have selected Spanish as the Audio Language preference, then the Spanish audio track is automatically selected for that particular program.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Options : Clock

The clock option allows you to configure the system clock. When connected to

DIRECTV

service, you can set the DST (daylight savings time), Time Zone and reset

the time to what is current in the smart card.

Procedure

r Select OPTIONS from the Rollerguide. r Press ACTION button to display the OPTIONS menu. r Press pq buttons to highlight Clock. Clock sub-menu i s displayed. r Press u button to change the clock settings. r Press u button to highlight DST. r Press pq buttons to select Observed or Not Observed. r Press ACTION button. r Press q button to highlight Time Zone. Press u button to change and pq buttons to

navigate the Time Zone settings.

r Press ACTION button . r Press q button to highlight Reset Time. r Press ACTION button to reset time. r Press t button three times to exit Rollerguide.

Audio

Clock

Favorites

About Upgrades Features

Press u to change system clock settings.

Wednesday 10/18 1:43 PM DST

Time Zone

Press Reset Time to default to Access Card settings.

Reset Time

DIRECTV Screen

Observed

Pacific

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Options : Favorites

The Favorites Option allo ws you to c reate a favorite channel l ist when you to ggle the

FAV mode in the Advanced Program Guide™ or to remove all channels from the favorite list (Delete All), as shown below.

Audio

Clock

Favorites

About Upgrades Features

Press u to change favorite channel settings.

Add Channels to

Channel List

Chan 000’s Del All Add All

Audio Clock

Favorites

About Upgrades Features

-Set Group. ACTION - Display. INFO - Enter Grid.

Add Channels to

Channel List

Chan 000’s Del All Add All

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79

0 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Options : Favorites Screens

Procedure

r In Options Menu, press p or q button to highlight Favorites. r Press u to change Favorite channel settings. r Press pq buttons to set Group. r Press ACTION button to display all channels in that group. Highlighted numbers are the

channels available in that group.

r Press INFO to enter grid. r Use pq or tu buttons to navigate. r Press ACTION button to change. r Press u button to highlight Delete All or Add All. r Press ACTION to enter your choice. r Press t button repeatedly to exit Favorite sub-menu.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Options : About

The About screen displays assorted information about the manufacturer, including the following:

• Produc t Description

• Version

• Serial # number of the Digital Satellite Receiver

• Model #

Audio Clock

Favorites

About

Upgrades Features

About Panasonic DTV Digital Receiver.

Panasonic

APG Digital Satellite Receiver

Version: Version 3.8 Serial # MR1 Model # TZ-DBS01

DIRECTV

Options: About Screen

Procedure

r Press MENU button to display the Rollerguide. r Press pq buttons to highlight the OPTIONS Icon. r Press ACTION button to display the OPTIONS screen. r Press pq buttons to highlight About. Information about the unit is displayed. r Press t button twice to exit the Rollerguide menu.

Note: Your digital satelli te rec eiv er i s ab le to rece ive upgrades or modification s to s om e 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. Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress. Please consult the Upgrade Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Options : Upgrades

This screen shows the past and present version of the software and any future upgrades.

Audio Clock

Favorites

About

Upgrades

Features

Software upgrades information.

TZ-DBS01

Upgrade List

Software Revisions:

Original 3.8 Current 3.8

Future Upgrades:

None pending.

Options: Upgrades Screen

Procedure

r In th e O pt ion s m en u, pres s p or q bu tton to hig hl igh t Upg rad es. The software info rma tio n

is displayed.

Options: Features

This screen shows the special features of the Digital Satellite Screen.

Audio Clock

Favorites

About Upgrades

Features

TZ-DBS01 IRD

Advanced Features List

DIRECTV Multi-Set

Advanced Program Guide

Receiver Feature List

Options: Features Screen

Procedure

r In Options menu, press p or q button to highlight Features. Information regarding the

Digital Satellite Receiver is sho wn.

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

TIMER

This Digital Satellite Receiver contains eight timers that are capable of tuning the Digital Satellite Receiver on and off at selected times, on selected channels and on selected days. The timer options provide you an automatic way of controlling the Dig ital Satellite Receiver when it is active. The options are the following:

• OFF (default state)

•ON

Off state The Off state disables the timer and clears the timer data fields. On state

The On state enables the timer to perform several actions once a timer is active. The Digital Satellite Receiver is turned ON and it is tuned to the specified channel. Once the event has ended the Digital Satellite Receiver is turned OFF.

By leaving a timer in a ON mode, the Digital Satellite Receiver will tune to that channel every week at that specified time and day. To turn off the timer, toggle the ON mode to OFF.

Timer 1

Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 Timer 6 Timer 7 Timer 8

Press u to change Timer 1 settings.

Mode

Start Stop

Repeat

Channel

Off

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Once

0-0

Channel Not Available

Procedure

r Press MENU button to display the Rollerguide menu. r Press pq buttons to highlight TIMER icon. r Press ACTION button to display the TIMER menu. r Press pq buttons to select the desired Timer. r Press u button to change TIMER settings. r Press u button to enter the mode field. r Use pq buttons to select the Mode OFF or ON. r Press ACTION button to save your selection. r Press q button to select Start (current day and time are shown). r Use u and pq to select day, press u and pq to sele ct hour and press u and pq to

select minutes.

r Press t to highlight Start and press q to select Stop and repeat procedure to set day,

hours and minutes.

r Press q button to highlight Channel. Use numeric keys on the remote control to enter

channel number. Press ACTION to enter your channel selection.

r Press q button to highlight Repeat. r Press u button to highlight weekly or once. r Use pq buttons to select the choices. r Press t button 3 times to exit the menu.

TIMER (Cont.)

OLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS

Note: All Data fields must be entered prior to setting the view mode. Timers cannot overlap

between the timers. The first entered timer will override the other timers.

TIMER Activation

The TIMER is active when the Digital Satellite Receiver is OFF or ON. The Digital Satellite Receiver will switch to the selected channel at the selected time set in the TIMER.

Timer Error Messages

The Digital Satellite Receiver will scan the timer data fields and notify you of any problems before letting you set the viewing mode.

Timer Error Messages

Error Condition Error Message

The system time was not set NOTICE: Clock must be set One or more start time elements was not

entered One or more stop time elements was not

entered The channel number was not entered NOTICE: Ch number must be entered. The day conflicts with the other timer NOTICE: Day conflicts with Timer 2 (or 1) The start time conflicts with the other timer NOTICE: Start conflicts with Timer 2 (or 1) The stop time conflicts with the other timer NOTICE: Stop conflicts with Timer 2 (or 1) The stop time conflicts with start time NOTICE: Stop conflicts with start time

NOTICE: Start time must be entered.

NOTICE: Stop time must be entered.

LOSSARY AND ACRONYMS

Glossary and Acronyms

APG ATSC

CAM

CSR DIRECTV

DST DTV

IPPV

Advanced Program Guide™ the DIRECTV electronic program guide.

Advanced Television Systems Committee. Standardization body that developed the Digital Television Terrestrial formats.

Conditional access module, usually referred to as the electronic subassembly providing conditional access control of the subscriber terminal.

Customer Service Representat ive

DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

Daylight Saving Time

Digital Television

Impulse pay per view. A method for ordering service on “impulse” where payments are required for each program or special event independently.

access card

. A removable,

LNB

MPAA NTSC

ODU

OPPV

Low Noise Block down conv er ter. Portion of O DU tha t rec ei ve s the s atel li te sign al an d converts the signal into L-band frequency of 950-1450 MHz.

Motion Picture Association of America. Guild governing rating assignments to movies.

National Television Systems Committee. Standardization body that developed the Analog Television Terrestrial formats.

Outdoor Satellite Dish Unit. The System that provides signal reception and down conversion.

Order Ahead pay per view. Movie purchases placed by calling a customer service representative rather than using the on-screen displays. Necessary to purchase movies when the subscriber does not connect the phone to the Digital Satellite Receiver.

OSD

On-screen display

LOSSARY AND ACRONYMS

Password SD Smart Card

Subscriber

A stored word a user must provide in order to perform a function.

Standard Definition

Credit card sized microcomputer capable of securely storing service authorization and system preferences such as pay per view lock. Also known as the CAM.

Customer of the DIRECTV Service

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovisio n, and is intended for ho me and other limited pay-per-view uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

U.S. Patent Nos. 6,020,880; 5,987,635; 5,926,573; 5,917,481; 5,874,995; 5,819,035; 5,802,241; 5,737,019; 5,699,125; 5,650,825; 5,623,311; 5,619,337; 5,583,574; 5,534,944; 5,532,748; 5,510,842; 5,502,493; 5,485,215; 5,477,397; 5,387,939; 5,367,334; 5,325,125; 5,311,297; 5,294,974; 5,293,229; 5,260,788; 5,168,358; 5,130,796; 5,126,841; 5,1 13,255; 4,984,081; RE36,507; RE36,015; other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

ROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a poss ible cause of the probl em you are experiencing. Some si mple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eli minate the problem and restore proper operation. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the table do not solve the problem, consult your dealer or call 1-888-726-2377 for assistance.

Symptom Remedy

No power

No reception

No picture No sound Check that equipment is connected properly.

The remote control is not responding

The remote control is operational, but the Digital Satellite Receiver is not responding

The remote control is operational, but other component(s) are not responding

The ACTION button is not responding •Make sure the remote control is in SAT or TV mode.

No key operation (by the unit and/or the remote control) is effective.

No key operation is effective. OSD reads: “Searching for Satellite Signal.

VCR is not responding

Timer does not work

Check that the AC power cord is securely plugged into the AC IN jack. Check that the AC power plug is securely plugged into the power outlet.

•Check that equipment is connected properly.

•Make sure that the Satellite Dish unit is properly mounted and inst alled.

•Check that antenna is properly installed and oriented.

•Check that the antenna or cable wire is connected properly.

•Check that equipment is connected properly.

•Check if the channel is available.

•Check that the batteries are installed with the correct polarities (+ and -).

•The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.

•Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor and operate.

•Operate the remote control unit at a distance of not more than 23 feet (7 meters) from the remote control sensor.

•Remove any obstacles between the remote control unit and remote control sensor.

•Check that the AC power plug is securely plugged into the power outlet.

•Make sure the Digital Satellite Receiver is on.

•Make sure the remote control is in SAT mode.

•Check that the AC power plug is securely plugged into the power outlet.

•Make sure the component(s) are on.

•Reprogram the remote control to make sure it is programmed properly to operate the component(s).

•Make sure the remote control is in the proper component mode (i.e. TV, VCR, DVD, etc.).

Set the POWER button to OFF and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn off the power, disconnect the power plug and then reconnect it. (The Digital Satellite Receiver may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor).

ODU (Satellite Dish) is momentarily disconnected from the Digital Satellite Receiver. Alternatively, turn off the power, disconnect the power plug and then reconnect it. (The Digital Satellite Receiver or the satellite dish antenna may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor).

•Check that the AC power plug is securely plugged into the power outlet.

•Check that equipment is connected properly.

•Make sure remote control is in VCR mode.

•Make sure the clock is set.

•Check to see whether the timers have overlapping times programmed.

•Check if the timer did not reset to default settings.

Service Information

ERVICE INFORMATION

Product Service

Do not attempt to remove the cover or repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Product Information

For product service, product information or assistance with product operation, consult your dealer or call 1-888-726-2377 (

8AM-10PM

Please have your Digital Satellite Receiver Identification Number (ID#) available when you call. The ID# is displayed on your TV screen when the Digital Sate llite Receiver is tun ed to any unavailable channel.

) (Sat & Sun/ 10AM-10PM) EST.

Monday-Friday/

For service assistance with hardware, please call:

1-888-726-2377

For assistance with software related problems or

If you ship the product

Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Attach a postage-affixed letter, detailing the complaint, to the outside of the carton. DO NOT send the p roduct to the Executive or Regiona l Sa le s office s. They are NOT equipped to make repairs.

access card, please call DIRECTV:

1-800-DIRECTV

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