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Safety Information
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this receiver to
rain or moisture.
Cautions
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the Digital
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Satellite Receiver . The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to
allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair
performance or damage your receiver and other components.
Do not stack the digital satellite receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an
audio power amplifier .
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Y our system may be equipped with an RF remote control. The RF remote control
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) The RF remote may not cause harmful interference and; 2) The
RF remote must accept any interference recieved, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which
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,
which specifies that the satellite dish antenna cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
IMPORT ANT NOTICE: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights measures. The anticopy
process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only . Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your
digital satellite receiver . Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various
solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials
used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A non-abrasive, anti-static
cleaner/polisher is recommended.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model
numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the receiver.
Model No. ____________________________________________________
Serial No. ____________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Table of Contents
Setup and Connections ........................................ 3
Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System .............................................. 4
Step 2: Connect Your Digital Satellite Receiver
to Your TV and Other Devices.....................................................4
Things to Know Before Connecting Components .................. 4
Jacks and Cables........................................................................ 5
Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver ......................................6
Basic Connection....................................................................... 7
Advanced Connection ..............................................................9
Step 3: Connect the VCR Controller ............................................... 9
Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor.............. 9
Selecting a VCR Type ................................................................9
Step 4: Find the Video Input Channel on Your TV ...................... 11
Step 5: Interactive Setup...............................................................12
Step 6: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ............................12
Step 7: Plug in and Turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver ..........12
Step 8: Order Programming .........................................................13
Using the Remote ............................................... 15
Remote Control Buttons ............................................................... 16
The Point and Select Method ....................................................... 18
Programming the Remote Control ..............................................18
TV Codes.................................................................................. 21
VCR Codes ...............................................................................22
Cable Box Codes...................................................................... 23
Program Guides .................................................. 25
Bringing Up the Program Guides........................................... 26
Anatomy of a Program Guide ...................................................... 26
The Channel Banner...................................................................... 27
Using the GUIDE Button ............................................................... 28
Getting Around in the Guides......................................................28
Tuning to a Program ..................................................................... 29
Additional Program Guides .......................................................... 30
Sorting the Guides ........................................................................32
The Menu System ............................................... 39
Using the Menu System ................................................................40
Back and Help ......................................................................... 40
Menu Descriptions ..................................................................41
The Program Guide ....................................................................... 42
The Mailbox...................................................................................43
How to Tell When you Have Mail.......................................... 43
Checking Your Mail.................................................................43
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Pay Per View Programs ................................................................. 44
Purchasing and Previewing ....................................................44
Tuning to a PPV Program ....................................................... 44
Using the Purchases Menu ..................................................... 47
Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase................ 47
Spending Limits.......................................................................48
Timers Feature............................................................................... 48
Profiles ........................................................................................... 50
Creating a Profile Channel List ..............................................50
Setting the Ratings Limit........................................................ 51
Viewing Hours.........................................................................52
Setting Up Spending Limits.................................................... 52
Locking a User’s Profile........................................................... 53
Locking the System .................................................................53
Choosing Your Profile............................................................. 54
Options ..........................................................................................55
Look and Feel.......................................................................... 56
System Options .......................................................................57
Audio Language .....................................................................58
Alternate Data ........................................................................ 58
The Dish Pointing Menu Screen ................................................... 59
Using the On-Screen Signal Meter........................................60
Home Control ................................................................................61
Edit Fetch Menu ............................................................................ 63
Customizing the Fetch Menu .................................................63
Customizing the FETCH Button..............................................64
Tips & Troubleshooting ...................................... 67
Appendix A: Warranty Information .................. 71
Appendix B: FCC Regulations ............................ 74
Appendix C: Accessories .................................... 75
Index.................................................................... 77
StarSight-Licensed: The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed
under one or more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.; U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455;
5,151,789; 5,335,277: and 5,353,121.
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Setup and Connections
Getting Started
This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first
three sections of the manual introduce you to your DIRECTV
System and show you how to use the on-screen guides and
menus.
In Setup and Connections, you’ll learn:
• different ways to connect the digital satellite receiver to
your TV
• how to connect the VCR controller
• how to order programming
• how to program the remote control
Using the Remote defines the buttons of the remote control
and how to program it to control other components.
Program Guides details the items and features associated with
the different guides.
The Rest Of The Manual
The rest of the book includes menu information,
troubleshooting information—such as running a system test—
and an index.
Setup and Connections
1
➣
Using the Remote
2
➣
3
Program Guides
➣
The Menu System
4
➣
Tips & Troubleshooting
5
3
Setup and Connections
Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System
Make sure to locate the remote control and the VCR controller.
Step 2: Connect Your Digital
Satellite Receiver to Your TV and
Other Devices
During the satellite dish antenna installation, the digital satellite
receiver may have been connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable
for the system test. Depending on what components you have, another
connection may provide better picture and audio quality. The following
sections provide cable and connection information to help you decide
what connection is best for you.
Things to Know Before Connecting
Components
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the
wall outlet.
• Always turn off the digital satellite receiver, TV, and other
components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel
instead of straight down the middle after you connect your
components.
Remote Control
VCR Controller
Receiver
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables; keep them away from the
audio/video cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to
the Safety sheet packed with your unit.
Protect Your Components from Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange
the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a
stand.
• Place an amplifier or receiver on the top shelf of the stand so that
heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.
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Jacks and Cables
Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make
connections. Note that not all cables come with your DIRECTV System.
S-Video Jack and Cable
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DIRECTV
System.
This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio
cables to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV. Remember also
to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack
carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound
quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack.
S-Video Jack
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components. The digital satellite receiver audio/video jacks are color coded
(yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your TV has
only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the right (red) audio jack on the
receiver .
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and are to
be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF
jacks on the digital satellite receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT
TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your DIRECTV System is used to
connect the RF jacks between the digital satellite receiver and your TV’s
antenna input.
VCR Controller Jack and Cable
The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the digital satellite
receiver’s back panel. The other end of the cable affixes to your VCR’s
remote sensor.
Audio/Video Jacks
RF Jack
VCR Controller Jack
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Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on your
digital satellite receiver. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect
corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right
Audio, etc.).
OUT TO TV Use to
RF REMOTE If your
DIRECTV System is
equipped with an RF
remote, this jack will
be present. Use it to
connect an optional
RF antenna for RF
remote signals.
Connecting an
antenna extends the
remote’s range.
connect the digital
satellite receiver to
your TV . However , if
your TV has audio/
video jacks, you
should use those
jacks to get better
picture and sound
quality .
IN FROM ANT Use to
connect the digital
satellite receiver to an
off-air antenna or cable
TV signal.
VIDEO Provides better picture
quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If
your TV has audio/video capability,
use this jack to connect the digital
satellite receiver to your TV . Y ou
must also connect the AUDIO
jacks.
SATELLITE IN
Use to connect
the digital
satellite receiver
to the satellite
dish antenna.
VCR CONTROL
Allows the digital
satellite receiver to
control your VCR.
SATELLITE
IN
RF REMOTE
FROM
IN
ANT
VCR
CONTROL
OUT
TO
TV
AUDIO (R and L) Provide
better sound quality than the
OUT TO TV jack. If your TV
has audio/video capability ,
use these jacks to connect
the digital satellite receiver
to your TV . Y ou must also
connect the VIDEO or SVIDEO jack.
PHONE JACK Use to
connect the digital
satellite receiver to a
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
HOME
CONTROL
PHONE JACK
phone line. The
DIRECTV System
requires a phone line
connection to
periodically call out to
program providers.
HOME CONTROL JACK
Allows you to connect the
S-VIDEO Provides the
best picture quality . If
your TV has S-VIDEO
system to accessories,
such as the Home Control
base module.
capability , use this jack
along with the audio/
video jacks to connect
the digital satellite
receiver to your TV .
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Basic Connection
DIGITAL
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
OUT
TO
TV
VCR
CH3
CH4
TV
SATELLITE IN
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
IN
FROM
ANT
SATELLITE
DISH
ANTENNA
CABLE OR
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
How to View Your Components
To watch satellite programming with this
connection, tune the TV to either channel 3 or 4.
(The default is channel 3.) Y ou may change the
output channel to 4 by choosing Systems
Options from the Main menu and selecting
Output Channel.)
To r ecord satellite programming, tune the digital
satellite receiver to the desired channel and set
your VCR to record on channel 3 or 4.
T o view VCR recordings, tune the TV to the VCR
output channel (usually channel 3 or 4) and set
your VCR to play . If your VCR is a brand other
than RCA, GE, or P
ROSCAN, you may need to
program the remote to control the VCR. See the
next section, “Using the Remote.”
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the digital
satellite receiver. See Safety
Information, inside front cover.
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Setup and Connections
Advanced Connection
SATELLITE
DISH
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
IN
OUT
FROM
TO
TV
ANT
VCR
CH3
CH4
TV
SATELLITE IN
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
R
AUDIO
L
CABLE OR
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
How to View Your Components
To watch satellite programming in this connection,
tune the TV to the Video Input Channel. (T o find
your TV’s Video Input Channel, follow Step 3 on
the next page). Then tune the digital satellite
receiver to the desired channel.
To r ecord satellite programming, tune the digital
satellite receiver to the desired channel. Then set
your VCR to record on channel 3 or 4.
To view VCR recordings, tune the TV to the VCR
Output Channel (usually channel
3 or 4—CH3 or CH4 on the back of the VCR) and
set your VCR to play. If your VCR is a brand other
than RCA, GE, or P
ROSCAN, you may need to
program the remote to control the VCR. See the
next section, “Using the Remote.”
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the digital
satellite receiver. See Safety
Information, inside front cover.
IN
LR
VIDEOAUDIO
S-VIDEO
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REMOTE SENSOR
VCR
Front of VCR
Back of Digital Satellite Receiver
SATELLITE IN
OUT
TO
TV
RF REMOTE
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
R
L
AUDIO
HOME CONTROL
VCR CONTROL
IN
FROM
ANT
PHONE JACK
Step 3: Connect the VCR Controller
In order for the digital satellite receiver and VCR to communicate, you
need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the digital satellite
receiver.
1. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of
the digital satellite receiver .
2. Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR.
Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote
Control Sensor
The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote
sensor on your VCR.
Some VCRs have a label that identifies the infrared remote sensor, and
others do not. If the IR sensor is labeled on your VCR, affix the VCR
controller directly over the sensor .
For VCRs that do not label the remote sensor , you need to use the VCR’ s
remote to locate the sensor before affixing the VCR controller .
1. Hold the VCR’s remote control so that it is touching the front
of the VCR.
2. Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing the
remote power button on and off.
3. When your VCR turns off or on, you have located the sensor .
T o test the VCR controller , use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach
the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located, and
then follow the steps described under “Selecting a VCR T ype.”
Selecting a VCR Type
You need to tell the digital satellite receiver which VCR brand you are
using.
1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu.
2. Point to Options and press OK.
3. Point to System Options and press OK.
4. Point to Set VCR Type and press OK.
If the Main menu doesn’t appear when
you press MENU, the remote might not
be in satellite mode. Try pressing the
DIRECTV button on the remote control,
and then MENU.
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The Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a
code for your VCR.
5. Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR
brand. The VCR codes are located in the “Using the Remote” section of
this book.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using the
correct code. If the VCR automatically stops, then you know that the
digital satellite receiver and the VCR are communicating.
• Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the
digital satellite receiver.
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Step 4: Find the Video Input
Channel on Your TV
Note: You do not have to complete this step if you used the basic
connection.
If you used the advanced connection, you must tune your TV to the
Video Input Channel to see the screens. Since there are so many
brands and models of TVs, there are just as many ways to access a
TV’s Line Input Channel. Below are some things you can try.
• If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or P
control that came with your digital satellite receiver . Then press the
WHO•INPUT button on the remote.
• If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or P
Owner’s Manual.
If you cannot find your TV Owner’s Manual, you will have to investigate.
Y ou might access the TV’ s Video Input Channel by:
• pressing a button on the remote control
• finding it through the TV’s menu system
• tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number
• going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up
or down buttons on the TV.
Below are lists of some of the different ways manufacturers label the
Video Input Channel.
ROSCAN, press TV on the remote
ROSCAN, consult your TV
Video Channel V ariations
Button/switch
on the TV
VIDEO
SIGNAL
VID 1
VID 2
S-VID
S-VIDEO
Button on the
TV Remote
VID 1
LINE
VID
VIDEO
S-VID
INPUT
SOURCE
AUX
Channel #
00
90
91
92
VID 1
VID 2
Signal Flow
The decision to choose a Line Input
Channel or Video Input Channel should be
made with an understanding of Signal
Flow—the way the signal flows through
your components and ends up as a
picture on your TV screen.
To learn more about how signal flow
works, see the example in the
“Troubleshooting” section.
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Step 5: Interactive Setup
If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have already
used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire
and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test.
If you need to run the interactive setup again, select Options from the
Main menu, then select Interactive Setup.
If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates, or run the signal
strength meter , select Dish Pointing from the Main menu.
Step 6: Place Batteries in the
Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your digital satellite receiver’s remote control.
1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching
the + and – end of each battery .
3. Replace the cover .
STEP 7: Plug in and Turn on the
Digital Satellite Receiver
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the
plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug
completely.
To turn on the digital satellite receiver, press the DIRECTV button on
the remote control or on the ON•OFF button on the front panel. If
your TV brand is RCA, GE, or P
remote to turn on the TV. If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or
P
ROSCAN, see the next section, Using the Remote, for details on how
to use the remote to control your TV.
ROSCAN, press the TV button on the
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Step 8: Order Programming
After you have installed your DIRECTV System, you should contact your
service provider, DIRECTV or USSB, to receive programming.
Programming with DIRECTV: Call 1-800-347-3288
Programming with USSB: Call 1-800-204-USSB
When you order programming, you need
to know your Access Card number. To get
the number, select Options from the Main
menu, then System Options, and then
select System Test.
Wait for the system to run all of its tests.
The Access Card number is displayed at
the end of the system test.
Write the Access Card number in the
space below for easy reference:
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Using the Remote
How to use your Universal Remote
This section defines the buttons of the remote and how to
program it to control other components.
The universal remote can be programmed to control most
brands of remote controllable VCRs, digital satellite
receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or
ProSCAN component, you probably don’t need to program
it at all.
Setup and Connections
1
➣
Using the Remote
2
➣
Program Guides
3
➣
The Menu System
4
➣
Tips & Troubleshooting
5
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Remote Control Buttons
ON•OFF Turns the device you are controlling on or off. You can also
use the power button on the top of the digital satellite receiver to turn
it on and off.
VCR Tells the remote to control the VCR.
TV Tells the remote to control the TV.
DVD Tells the remote to control the DVD player.
HOUSE ICON Tells the remote to control the home control devices.
LED Light which indicates programming mode when programming the
remote. The LED on the front panel of the receiver flashes when you have
mail.
AUX T ells the remote to control other components, such as a cable box or
laser disc player (on older remotes, this may be labelled “SA T2”).
DIRECTV Tells the remote to control the digital satellite r eceiver (on older
remotes, this may be labelled “SA T1”).
LED
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to
restore the volume.
SKIP This key is not used by the digital satellite receiver .
CHAN UP/DOWN Use to scan up and down through the channels in the
current channel list. If you are in the program guide or menu system, use the
CHAN UP/DOWN buttons to page up and down a screen at a time. Y ou can
also use the CHAN UP/DOWN buttons on the top of the digital satellite
receiver to change the channel.
VOL UP/DOWN Adjusts the audio volume.
FETCH Either brings up the Fetch menu or tells the receiver to take the
action you programmed it to take.
GO BACK Moves you back and forth between your last two selected
channels. In the menu system, returns you to the previous screen.
GUIDE Brings up the on-screen program guide. Press the GUIDE button
several times to toggle through the different types of guides.
INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner . Press again to get program
details.
ARROWS Use the navigation arrows to move the on-screen highlight up,
down, left, or right. Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is also called
“pointing.”
OK Selects a highlighted choice if you are already in the menu system.
MENU Displays the Main menu. If you are already in the menu system,
press OK or MENU to select a highlighted choice.
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CLEAR Removes the on-screen displays and returns to normal viewing.
DIGIT KEYS (0 - 9) Use the digit keys to tune directly to a channel. If
you are in the menu system, use the digit keys to enter numbers for the
time, date, channel and passwords.
WHO•INPUT Press the WHO button one or more times to toggle
through your user profiles.
ANTENNA Lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite
signals to an off-air antenna or cable signal when using the OUT TO TV jack.
TRANSPORT KEYS (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP,
PAUSE) Use when controlling an auxillary device, such as a VCR or
Laserdisc player . Note that the RECORD button is used to schedule a timer
recording when using the Program Guide.
OFF When in home control mode, turns off the selected device.
DIM When in home control mode, dims the selected device.
BRIGHT When in home control mode, brightens the selected device.
ON When in home control mode, turns on the selected device.
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The Point and Select Method
Point and Select is the two-step method you use to navigate through the
menu system and program guides. Once you know how to point and select,
you can explore the on-line menus.
1. Point
You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote control.
Pressing the arrow keys moves the on-screen highlight to different
items in the program guide and the menu screens. Pressing an
arrow once moves the highlight one space in the direction of the
arrow.
For example, to point down (that is, to move the highlight toward
the bottom of the screen), press the down arrow. To point right,
press the right arrow.
2. Select
Once you have pointed to an item on the screen, select it by
pressing the OK button on the remote. Selecting an item tells the
menu system to go ahead and make the change you have indicated.
For example, the instructions in the User’s Manual might tell you to
Point to the Back button and press OK.
Programming the Remote Control
The DIRECTV System’s remote can be programmed to control most
brands of remote controllable TVs. The remote is programmed to
control most RCA, GE and P
programmed to control other manufacturers’ brands.
Testing the Remote Control
To determine whether the universal remote control needs to be
programmed, turn a device on, such as a VCR, point the remote at the
VCR, and press the VCR button. Then press POWER or CH ^ (channel up)
or CH v (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote
commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed.
ROSCAN TVs. The remote needs to be
Don’t worry about getting stuck inside a
menu. Pressing the CLEAR button on the
remote control takes you out of the menu
system and back to the program you
were watching.
There are two ways to program the remote: automatic or direct entry.
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Using Automatic Code Search
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control
each of the devices connected to your TV. If you want to exit the
automatic code search without programming any of your devices, press
CLEAR until the LED turns off.
1. Turn on the device you want to control (VCR, digital satellite
receiver, etc.).
2. Press and hold the device button you want to program (VCR, AUX,
DIRECTV , etc.). While holding the device button, press and hold
ON•OFF until the red light on the remote control turns on, then
release both buttons.
3. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops
flashing.
At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to
program. If, after 5 seconds, the device you want to control does not
turn off, press PLA Y again to tell the remote to search the next set of
codes.
This remote control may not operate all
models of the brands that are shown. Use
the codes shown in this manual, or on
the sheet packed with your remote
control.
Continue pressing PLA Y until the device turns off or you have searched
through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device
does not turn off after pressing PLA Y 20 times, then the remote cannot
control that particular device.
If the device you want to control does turn off:
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this
step until the device turns back on.
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the red light on the remote control
turns off.
Using Direct Entry
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the
code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote.
3. Press and hold the button on the remote control you want to
program.
4. Enter the code from the code list.
5. Release the button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the component
responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the
component button and then ON•OFF again.
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for
your brand, until the component responds to the remote control
commands.
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Using the Remote to Control a Device
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to
use it to control your devices.
To operate the device:
1. Press the device button (TV, VCR, DIRECTV, DVD, or AUX) to set the
remote to control the device.
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the device on or off.
3. Use the remote control buttons that apply to that device.
Modes of Operation
Because this universal remote can control several different components
(DVD player , VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by
the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to control the
TV , you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before
you could control the TV .
Using the Remote to Control a Second
Digital Satellite Receiver
The remote can control two digital satellite receivers. From the Main
menu, select Options, then System Options, then Remote Setup. Have
the AUX button control the second receiver, while the first receiver is
controlled by the DIRECTV button.
Changing the RF Remote Code
If your DIRECTV System is equipped with an RF remote, the remote can
control the digital satellite receiver using both IR (Infrared) signals and RF
(radio frequency) signals. IR signals require line-of-sight to the receiver’s
front panel remote sensor . RF signals can control the receiver from other
parts of your house–even through walls.
Occasionally , due to interference or other RF devices, you may need to
change the remote and digital satellite receiver RF code. Change the code in
the System Options menu.
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Abex .................................................................................... 1172
Admiral ....................................................................1001, 1173
Adventura...........................................................................1174
Aiko .....................................................................................1016
Akai......................................................................................1002
Alleron ................................................................................ 1046
Amtron ...............................................................................1038
Anam National ....................................................... 1003, 1038
AOC............................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176
Audiovox ............................................................................ 1038
Belcor.................................................................................. 1004
Bell & Howell...............................................1001, 1083, 1162
Bradford..............................................................................1038
Brokwood .......................................................................... 1004
Candle ................................................ 1004, 1006, 1008, 1174
Capehart.............................................................................1175
Celebrity.............................................................................1002
Centurion...........................................................................1009
Citizen......................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1016, 1038, 1105,
........................................................................ 1171,1174,1177
Clairtone ............................................................................1176
Colortyme .............................................................. 1004, 1006
Concerto................................................................. 1004, 1006
Contec/Cony......................... 1012, 1013, 1014, 1038, 1176
Craig .................................................................................... 1038
Crown...................................................................... 1038, 1171
Curtis Mathes.. 1000, 1004, 1006, 1015, 1105, 1162, 1171
CXC ....................................................................................1038
Daewoo . 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1127, 1171
Daytron.........................................................1004, 1006, 1171
Dimensia.............................................................................1000
Dumont ...................................................................1004, 1151
Dynatech ............................................................................1178
Electroband.............................................................1002, 1176
Electrohome .......................... 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1022
Emerson 1004, 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026,
.... 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035,
..... 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1046,
..... 1047, 1123, 1124, 1162, 1171, 1176, 1177, 1179, 1191
Envision.................................................................... 1004, 1006
Fisher............................ 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180
Fujitso..................................................................................1046
Funai .........................................................................1038, 1046
Futuretec ............................................................................ 1038
GE ......................1000, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1022, 1052, 1054,
................. 1055, 1087, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1181
Gibralter .................................................................. 1004, 1151
Goldstar.................................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1019
............................ 1056, 1057, 1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172
Grundy.......................................................... 1038, 1046, 1171
Hallmark ..................................................................1004, 1006
Harvard...............................................................................1038
Hitachi... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1013, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1135,
.... 1136, 1137, 1138, 1139, 1140, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144,
................................................. 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150, 1179
IMA ...................................................................................... 1038
Infinity .................................................................................1062
Janeil ....................................................................................1174
JBL ....................................................................................... 1062
JCB ...................................................................................... 1002
JC Penny 1000, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1022, 1052, 1054,
... 1058, 1063, 1064, 1072, 1087, 1105, 1128, 1171, 1172,
............................................................................................ 1181
Jensen ...................................................................... 1004, 1006
JVC.........1012, 1013, 1054, 1060, 1065, 1066, 1067, 1089,
............................................................ 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182
Kawasho ...................................................... 1002, 1004, 1006
Kaypani............................................................................... 1175
Kenwood..................................................... 1004, 1006, 1019
Kloss Novabeam ............................. 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183
KTV ........................................ 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177
Loewe................................................................................. 1062
Logik ................................................................................... 1083
Luxman ................................................................... 1004, 1006
LXI 1000, 1006, 1049, 1062, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1162, 1181
Magnavox.........1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,
.....1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1089, 1131, 1130, 1132,
............................................................ 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184
Majestic .............................................................................. 1083
Marants .............................................................................. 1062
Marantz ............................................. 1004, 1006, 1062, 1078
Megatron ................................................................ 1006, 1059
MEI ...................................................................................... 1176
Memorex ............................... 1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162
MGA .. 1004,1005,1006,1019,1022,1051,1079,1080,1082
Midland .................................. 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181
Minutz ................................................................................ 1052
Mitsubishi ........1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079,
................................................ 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1125
Montgomery Ward.......................................................... 1083
Motorola................................................................. 1003, 1173
MTC .............................1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178
Multitech ................................................................ 1038, 1178
Multivision ......................................................................... 1084
NAD .................................................. 1006, 1071, 1072, 1185
NEC........................................ 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089
Nikko....................................................................... 1006, 1016
NTC ................................................................................... 1016
Onwa.................................................................................. 1038
Optimus............................................................................. 1185
Optonica................................................................. 1095, 1173
Orion ...................................................................... 1035, 1191
Panasonic.......................................... 1003, 1054, 1062, 1170
Philco.....1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062,
.......................... 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1077, 1183, 1184
Philips ....1003, 1004, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,
.......................... 1074, 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089
Pilot ......................................................................... 1004, 1171
Pioneer..............1004, 1006, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185
Portland ................................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171
Price Club ......................................................................... 1105
Prism .................................................................................. 1054
PROSCAN ............................................................. 1000, 1181
Proton .................................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175
Pulsar.................................................................................. 1151
Pulser ................................................................................. 1004
Quasar .............................................. 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094
TV Codes
Radio Shack/Realistic ................................1000, 1004, 1006
........................... 1012, 1038, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172
RCA ...... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1019, 1096,
............... 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1129, 1179
...................................... 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190, 1198, 1199
Rhapsody ........................................................................... 1176
Runco ................................................................................. 1151
Sampo .................................... 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175
Samsung ................................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1015
...................................... 1019, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1171, 1172
Samsux ............................................................................... 1171
Sansui .................................................................................1191
Sanyo ................................................. 1004, 1048, 1049, 1050
...................................... 1080, 1107, 1108, 1162, 1180, 1189
Scotch ................................................................................1006
Scott .............................................................1004, 1006, 1012
............................................................ 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046
Sears .....1000, 1004, 1006, 1013, 1019, 1046, 1048, 1049,
... 1050, 1051, 1066, 1071, 1072, 1109, 1110, 1162, 1180,
................................................................................. 1181, 1189
Sharp ...................................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1029, 1095
...................................... 1111, 1112, 1113, 1122, 1171, 1173
Shogun ...............................................................................1004
Signature...................................................... 1001, 1083, 1115
Simpson .............................................................................1008
Sonic ................................................................................... 1176
Sony .................................................................................... 1002
Soundesign ............................1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046
Squareview........................................................................ 1189
SSS............................................................................1004, 1038
Starlite................................................................................ 1038
Supre-macy .......................................................................1174
Supreme.............................................................................1002
Sylvania.........................................................1004, 1006, 1008
...................................... 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075
........................... 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161, 1183, 1184
Symphonic ................................................... 1033, 1038, 1189
T andy .................................................................................. 1173
T atung......................................................................1003, 1178
T echnics ............................................................................. 1054
T echwood.................................................... 1004, 1006, 1054
T eknika......................................................... 1004, 1005, 1006
...................................... 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016, 1038, 1046
...................................... 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170, 1171
T elecaption........................................................................1117
TMK.........................................................................1004, 1006
T oshiba.............................................. 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089
...................................... 1105, 1109, 1117, 1118, 1160, 1162
T ote vision .......................................................................... 1171
Universal.................................................................1052, 1087
Victor ......................................................................1066, 1182
Vidtech ......................................................... 1004, 1005, 1006
Viking..................................................................................1174
Wards................................................ 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005
...................................... 1006, 1019, 1024, 1033, 1046, 1052
........................... 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1083
...................................... 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120, 1184
Y amaha.............................................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019
Zenith.......................... 1004, 1083, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154
ProScan ............................................................................... 2001
RCA ................................................................................... 2001
Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes
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VCR Codes
Admiral ............................................................................... 2131
Adventura ........................................................................... 2026
Aiko ..................................................................................... 2027
Aiwa..........................................................................2002, 2026
Akai................................................................ 2003, 2004, 2005
.................................................. 2007, 2008, 2111, 2112, 2113
American High ..................................................................2021
Asha ..................................................................................... 2013
Audio Dynamics ....................................................2009, 2010
Audiovox ............................................................................ 2014
Bell & Howell.....................................................................2011
Beaumark ...........................................................................2013
Broksonic ................................................................2012, 2025
Calix ....................................................................................2014
Candle ........................................................... 2013, 2014, 2015
............................................................. 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Canon............................................................ 2021, 2022, 2114
Capehart..................................................................2020, 2110
Carver ................................................................................. 2062
CCE ..........................................................................2027, 2061
Citizen........................................................... 2013, 2014, 2015
.................................................2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2027
Colortyme .........................................................................2009
Colt......................................................................................2061
Craig ................................................... 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061
Curtis-Mathes .................................. 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013
....................................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115
Cybernex............................................................................2013
Daewoo ........................................................ 2015, 2017, 2019
.................................................. 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2110
Daytron...............................................................................2110
Dbx ........................................................................... 2009, 2010
Dimensia.............................................................................2000
Dynatech .................................................................2002, 2026
Electrohome ........................................................... 2014, 2029
Electrophonic ....................................................................2014
Emerson ............................................ 2002, 2012, 2014, 2015
....................................... 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2029, 2030
....................................... 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037
............................ 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044, 2045
............................ 2047, 2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130
Fisher............................................................. 2011, 2023, 2048
.................................................. 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2118
Fuji ............................................................................2021, 2119
Funai .........................................................................2002, 2026
Garrard ............................................................................... 2026
GE ..................................................................2000, 2001, 2013
.................................................. 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120
Goldstar.................................. 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121
Gradiente ...........................................................................2026
Harley Davidson ............................................................... 2026
Harman Kardon ................................................................ 2009
Harwood ............................................................................2061
Headquarter ......................................................................2011
Hitachi........................................................... 2002, 2055, 2056
.................................................. 2057, 2107, 2111, 2120, 2122
HI-Q ....................................................................................2023
Instant Replay .................................................................... 2021
JCI ........................................................................................2021
JC Penney .....................................................2009, 2010, 2011
................................................... 2013, 2014, 2021,2022, 2055
....................................... 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118
Jensen ........................................................... 2055, 2056, 2111
JVC................................................................ 2009, 2010, 2011
............................................................ 2018, 2058, 2111, 2123
Kenwood..................................................... 2009, 2010, 2011
................................................. 2016, 2018, 2058, 2111, 2123
KLH .................................................................................... 2061
Kodak ...................................................................... 2014, 2021
Lloyd........................................................................ 2002, 2026
Logik ................................................................................... 2061
LXI ...................................................................................... 2014
Magnavox..................................................... 2021, 2022, 2062
............................................................ 2063, 2104, 2108, 2124
Magnin ................................................................................ 2013
Marantz ............................................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016
................................................. 2018, 2021, 2058, 2062, 2064
Marta .................................................................................. 2014
Masushita........................................................................... 2021
MEI ...................................................................................... 2021
Memorex......................................... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014
................................................. 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131
MGA ............................................................. 2029, 2065, 2113
MGN T echnology............................................................. 2013
Midland .............................................................................. 2053
Minolta ......................................................... 2055, 2056, 2107
Mitsubishi ......................................... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065
................................................. 2066, 2067, 2069, 2070, 2071
...................................... 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123
Montgomery Ward............................................... 2075, 2131
Motorola................................................................. 2021, 2131
MTC ............................................................. 2002, 2013, 2026
Multitech ................................................................ 2002, 2013
............................................................ 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061
NEC.............................................................. 2009, 2010, 2011
............................................................ 2016, 2018, 2058, 2064
................................................. 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123
Nikko.................................................................................. 2014
Noblex ............................................................................... 2013
Olympus ............................................................................ 2021
Optimus.................................................................. 2014, 2131
Optonica............................................................................ 2096
Orion ................................................................................. 2035
Panasonic................................................................ 2021, 2022
............................................................ 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
Pentax .................................... 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Pentex Research .............................................................. 2018
Philco................................................. 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063
Philips ................................................ 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124
Pilot .................................................................................... 2014
Pioneer................................... 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123
Portland ............................................ 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110
Proscan ................................................................... 2000, 2001
Protec................................................................................. 2061
Pulsar.................................................................................. 2104
Quarter ............................................................................. 2011
Quartz................................................................................ 2011
Quasar ......................................................... 2021, 2022, 2125
RCA .............................................................. 2000, 2001, 2003
...................................... 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083
...................................... 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089
...................................... 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125
Radioshack/Realistic............................................. 2002, 2011
................................................. 2013, 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023
....................................... 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131
Radix....................................................................................2014
Randex ................................................................................ 2014
Ricoh ...................................................................................2128
Runco .................................................................................. 2104
Samsung ................................................................... 2005, 2013
............................................................. 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112
Sanky ........................................................................2104, 2131
Sansui ................................................. 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123
Sanyo ............................................................. 2011, 2013, 2023
Scott ...................................................2012, 2015, 2025, 2032
.................................................. 2035, 2038, 2065, 2093, 2116
Sears ........................................2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048
............................ 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118
Sharp ............................................................. 2002, 2017, 2029
............................................................. 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131
Shintom.............................................. 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098
Shogun ................................................................................2013
Signature.................................................................. 2002, 2131
Singer.............................................................2021, 2061, 2128
Sony .............................. 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128
STS ............................................................................ 2021, 2107
Sylvania..........................................................2002, 2021, 2022
.................................................. 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124
Symphonic ............................................................... 2002, 2026
T andy ........................................................................ 2002, 2011
T ashiko................................................................................2014
T atung.......................................................................2058, 2111
TEAC....................................... 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111
T echnics ................................................................... 2021, 2109
T eknika.....................................................................2002, 2014
............................................................. 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129
TMK...............................................................2013, 2024, 2047
T oshiba.......................................................... 2015, 2049, 2051
............................................................. 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
T otevision................................................................2013, 2014
Unitech ...............................................................................2013
Vector Research ..............................2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Victor ..................................................................................2010
Video Concepts ..................................................... 2009, 2010
........................................................................ 2015, 2016, 2113
Videosonic .........................................................................2013
Wards.................................................2002, 2013, 2014, 2015
............................ 2021, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061
........................... 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2131
XR-1000 .......................................................2021, 2026, 2061
Y amaha..................................................................... 2009, 2010
............................................................. 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111
Zenith...................................... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128
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