Panasonic TZ-DBS01 User Manual

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.

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