Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the
Digital 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.
Remove any sales or promotional materials attached to the product.
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.
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 articles 810 and 820
of the 1999 National Electrical Code. Refer to article 810, in particular
to 810-1 and 810-15, for required grounding of the metal structure of
the Dish Antenna. Refer also to the 810-2 which, by reference to article
820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to
the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
Care and Cleaning:
Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust
your digital satellite receiver. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on
the top and bottom.
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 (packed separately) and
return it immediately, or register online at rca.com. Returning the card
allows us to contact you if needed.
Product Information
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. These numbers are located on the
product.
Model No. ______________________________________________
Serial No. _______________________________________________
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product
that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying
the product.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back). No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The
anticopy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things To Consider Before You Connect Components................ 2
Choose Your Connection................................................................ 2
Insert Your Access Card ................................................................. 2
Accessory Information ................................................................. 44
Index .............................................................................................. 45
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Things To Consider Before You Connect 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 (A/V) cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the A/V cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. See the inside front cover of this book for more information.
Protect Your Components from Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. Remove any sales or
promotional materials attached to the product.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier or receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.
Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your digital satellite receiver depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you
want to achieve. The next four pages show three options for connecting your satellite receiver to your other components, plus instructions for
connecting your satellite receiver to a digital audio receiver. Choose the connection that most closely matches your components in order to get the
best signal you can. For example, if your TV has an S-Video input, use the Excellent Connection shown on the next page as a guide. If your TV only has
an RF coaxial input, use the Basic Connection shown on page 5 as a guide.
Page 6 shows the kinds of cables you’ll use to make connections.
Insert Your Access Card
Find the access card in the material that came with your receiver. Make sure the card is facing
up, and fully insert it into the slot on the right side of your satellite receiver.
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This connection provides the best picture quality, surpassing that of A/V
cables. The S-Video cable, which carries video information only, requires that
audio cables also be used for sound.
What you will need (see page 6 for descriptions of these cables):
• Two (2) RF coaxial cables
• Two (2) A/V cables
• One (1) S-Video cable
• One (1) telephone line cord
• Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV
antenna (or cable line)
Making the Connection
1. Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the
SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver.
2. Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the
satellite receiver, and the other end to the antenna input jack on the VCR.
Note: If your VCR has A/V input jacks, you can use A/V cables to connect the
satellite receiver’s second A/V jacks to the A/V jacks of the VCR instead of using
the RF coaxial cable.
3. Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on the
VCR, and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack.
4. Connect the cable or off-air antenna feed (RF coaxial cable) to the IN
FROM ANT jack on the satellite receiver.
5. Connect one end of the supplied telephone line cord to the PHONE JACK
on the back of the satellite receiver, and the other end to an RJ11-type
modular phone jack (the most common type of phone jack).
6. Connect two ends of the supplied A/V cables to AUDIO R and L jacks on
the satellite receiver, and the other ends to the corresponding audio
input jacks on the TV.
Note: Make sure you connect jacks by their labels. For example, AUDIO R on the
digital satellite receiver should be connected to TV’s right audio input jack, L
Audio to L Audio, etc.
If your TV only has one audio input jack, use the satellite receiver’s AUDIO L jack
to make the connection.
7. Connect one end of the supplied S-Video cable to the satellite receiver,
and the other end to the S-Video input jack on the TV.
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Using Your Components
To watch DIRECTV® programming:
Tune the TV to its S-Video line input (if you have difficulty finding your TV’s S-Video line input, see your TV’s User’s
Manual or page 40 in this manual). Then tune the satellite receiver to the desired channel.
To record DIRECTV programming:
Tune the satellite receiver to the desired channel. Then set your VCR to record on the proper input channel (video
line input if using A/V cables to connect the VCR to the satellite receiver, channel 3 or 4 if using RF coaxial cable).
To view VCR recordings:
Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever is set on the VCR as its output channel). Begin VCR playback as usual.
DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement; a copy is provided at DIRECTV.com and with your first bill.
See page 9 for more information.
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Using A/V jacks and cables to connect to the TV,
RF coaxial cables to connect the VCR
This connection provides better picture quality than RF coaxial cables and is
recommended for use with TVs that do not have S-Video input jacks.
What you will need (see page 6 for descriptions of these cables):
• Two (2) RF coaxial cables
• Three (3) Audio/Video cables
• One (1) telephone line cord
• Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV
antenna (or cable line)
Making the Connection
1. Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the
SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver.
2. Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the
satellite receiver, and the other end to the antenna input jack on the
VCR.
Note: If your VCR has A/V input jacks, you can use A/V cables to connect the
satellite receiver’s second set of A/V output jacks to the A/V jacks of the VCR
instead of using the RF coaxial cable.
3. Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on
the VCR, and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack.
4. Connect the cable or off-air antenna feed (RF coaxial cable) to the IN
FROM ANT jack on the satellite receiver.
5. Connect one end of the supplied telephone line cord to the PHONE JACK
on the back of the satellite receiver, and the other end to an RJ11-type
modular phone jack (the most common type of phone jack).
6. Connect the ends of the supplied A/V cables to the satellite receiver’s
AUDIO and VIDEO jacks, and the other ends to the corresponding AUDIO
and VIDEO input jacks on the TV.
Notes: Make sure you connect jacks and cables corresponding to their labels.
For example, AUDIO R output on the digital satellite receiver should be
connected to AUDIO R input on the TV, VIDEO out to VIDEO in, etc.
If your TV only has one audio input jack, use the satellite receiver’s AUDIO L
jack to make the connection.
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Using Your Components
To watch DIRECTV® programming:
Tune the TV to its video line input (if you have difficulty finding your TV’s video line input, see your TV’s User’s Manual or
refer to the instructions on page 40 in this manual). Then tune the satellite receiver to the desired channel.
To record DIRECTV programming:
Follow the steps in the previous step, then tune the satellite receiver to the desired channel. Set your VCR to record on its
proper input channel (channel 3 or 4).
To view VCR recordings:
Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever is set on the VCR as its output channel). Begin VCR playback as usual.
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This connection provides standard picture quality. This connection is only
recommended for use with TVs that do not have S-Video or A/V input jacks.
What you will need (see page 6 for descriptions of these cables):
• Two (2) RF coaxial cables
• One (1) telephone line cord
• Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV
antenna (or cable line)
Making the Connection
1. Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the
SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver.
2. Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the
satellite receiver, and the other end to the antenna input jack on the
VCR.
3. Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the antenna output jack on
the VCR, and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack.
4. Connect the cable box or off-air antenna feed (RF coaxial cable) to the
IN FROM ANT jack on the satellite receiver.
5. Connect one end of the supplied telephone line cord to the PHONE JACK
on the back of the satellite receiver, and the other end to an RJ11-type
modular phone jack (the most common type of phone jack).
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Using Your Components
To watch DIRECTV® programming:
Tune the TV to the satellite receiver’s output channel (either channel 3 or 4).
Note: You can change the satellite receiver’s output channel by pressing the remote control’s DIRECTV button, then the MENU button,
then select System Setup, then Receiver Options, and finally select Output Channel. Use the remote control’s arrow and SELECT
buttons to highlight and select the desired output channel. Tune the TV to that channel to see the satellite receiver’s picture.
To record DIRECTV programming:
Follow the directions in the previous step, then set your VCR to record on its proper input channel (channel 3 or 4 if
using RF coaxial cable to make the connection, Video Line Input if using A/V cables to connect the VCR to the
satellite receiver).
To view VCR recordings:
Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever is set on the VCR as its output channel). Begin VCR playback as usual.
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Cables: Optical Digital Audio
Your digital satellite receiver has a PCM digital audio output
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jack. This can be connected to an external Digital Audio
Receiver/Decoder equipped with a compatible digital audio
input.
Note: Your digital audio receiver’s back panel may not look exactly like the
one pictured.
This satellite receiver’s digital output jack outputs digital audio signals
in PCM format. It is designed for connection to an external digital
audio receiver/ decoder.
Making the Connection
Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO output jack on the satellite receiver, and to the digital audio input jack on your digital
audio receiver/decoder.
Jacks and Cables
Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Not all cables come with your digital satellite receiver.
S-Video Jack and Cable
S-Video jacks/cables provide this receiver’s best picture quality. Remember to connect the left and right audio
S-VIDEO
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Audio/Video (A/V) Jack and Cable (RCA-type)
Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide good picture quality and stereo sound, and should be used if your TV has no Svideo jacks. The digital satellite receiver’s A/V 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 left (white) audio jack on
the satellite receiver.
RF Jack and Coaxial Cable (F-type)
RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality. They should be used if A/V connections are not available
on your TV. RF jacks are used for off-air antenna and cable feed connections. The RF jacks on the receiver are
labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your system is used to connect the receiver
to your TV/VCR’s antenna input jack.
Digital Audio Output
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AUDIO
If you own an A/V receiver that includes a PCM-compatible decoder, use a digital audio cable (not included) to
connect the satellite receiver to your external A/V receiver/decoder.
Telephone Jack and Cord
The telephone line cord is required to connect your satellite receiver to a telephone line if you choose to
subscribe to DIRECTV
will need an RJ11-type modulator jack (the most common type of phone jack) which might look like one of those
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installed.
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programming. The phone line connection is used to periodically call out to DIRECTV. You
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This diagram illustrates each of the back panel jacks found on
your digital satellite receiver. When working with cables, be
sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (Video out
to Video in, Right Audio out to Right Audio in, etc.).
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For more information on the function of the back panel jacks
and many other features of your digital satellite receiver, press
the MENU button and select System Setup from the Main
menu, then select Receiver Index.
Back Panel Jacks (in alphabetical order)
AUDIO (R and L) Audio cables offer better sound quality than RF coaxial cables. Connect a second set of audio cables to another component, such
as a VCR or stereo.
DIGITAL AUDIO Connects the satellite receiver’s audio to a PCM-capable receiver or decoder. This audio connection typically provides the best sound
quality. Use an optical digital audio cable to make this connection.
IN FROM ANT Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to the satellite receiver using this jack. You can then switch between the satellite
receiver’s signal and the TV/cable feed using the remote control’s ANTENNA button to toggle between the two.
LOW SPEED DATA This port allows you to connect your digital satellite receiver to future services and accessories as they become available. A
shielded cable and additional hardware may be required.
OUT TO TV Connects the satellite receiver to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable. This jack provides the most basic connection, carrying average
sound and video quality.
PHONE Connects the satellite receiver to a telephone line. The digital satellite receiver requires a telephone line connection to periodically
communicate with your program provider.
SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite receiver to the satellite dish antenna.
S-VIDEO Provides better picture quality than VIDEO or RF coaxial cable jacks. If your TV has an S-Video jack, use it along with the audio jacks (S-
Video only carries picture information, not sound) to connect to your TV.
VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack. Connect the second VIDEO jack to another device, such as a VCR. You must also
connect the AUDIO cables when using the VIDEO connection.
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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.
Note: When replacing old batteries, you may need to reprogram the remote control to operate other devices.
Avoid pressing any of the remote control buttons while you’re replacing old batteries. If you press a remote control
button while replacing batteries, you will need to reprogram the remote control to operate other devices.
1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
2. Insert batteries in the battery compartment, matching
the + and – end of each battery.
3. Replace the cover.
Note:
The message “Searching for Satellite Signal” might
appear briefly at the bottom of your screen when
you turn on your satellite receiver for the first time.
This is normal.
If this message stays on the screen for more than
one minute, check your receiver’s on-screen signal
meter to make sure your antenna is receiving the
strongest possible satellite signal. See “Signal
Meter” on page 36 for more information.
Note
The Satellite Data Acquisition screen will also
appear when:
• your unit loses power (either from a power
outage or being unplugged)
• your unit loses the satellite signal for an
extended period of time.
Plug in and Turn on the Receiver
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
To turn on the satellite receiver, press the DIRECTV button on the remote control or the POWER
button on the front panel. If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the remote
control to turn on the TV. If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or Proscan, see page 11 in the next section,
Using the RemoteControl, for details on programming the satellite receiver’s remote control to
operate your TV.
Wait for the Receiver to Download ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ Data
The first time you connect a receiver to a satellite antenna you’ve already installed and pointed
correctly, the receiver starts to gather information for the program guide.
After you turn on your receiver and tune your TV to the correct video input channel, a progress bar
appears indicating that the receiver is gathering this program guide information.
To prevent any damage to your TV screen, the progress bar disappears after 2 minutes (the screen
goes blank).
Note: When the progress bar reaches 100%, there might be a delay before you actually see video on the screen.
If the screen stays blank for more than 2 to 3 minutes, you need to reset the receiver.
To reset the receiver:
1. Unplug the satellite receiver’s power cord from the power outlet.
2. Wait a few seconds, and plug the power cord back into the outlet.
3. Turn on the receiver and wait for it to download program guide information.
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Using Highlight and Select
All on-screen menus can be handled the same way, using highlight and select navigation.
Highlight and select navigation has two steps:
1. Use the arrow buttons (up, down, left, and right) on the remote control to highlight different
choices on the screen.
2. Press SELECT to select the highlighted item.
Note: When a highlighted on-screen menu choice has a number beside it, you can also press the corresponding
number button on the remote control to select it.
Once you know how to navigate on-screen menus, you can complete the Assisted Setup (see the
next step) and explore the menu system.
To display the on-screen menu system, press the remote control’s DIRECTV button, then press the
MENU button.
Note: 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.
If you installed your satellite dish antenna yourself, you may have already used the Assisted Setup to find dish-pointing coordinates, acquire and finetune the signal, and run a system test.
If you need to run the setup again, select System Setup from the Main menu, then select Assisted Setup.
To check your dish-pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter, display the Main menu, then select System Setup, and finally Dish Pointing.
Tip
When you order programming, you need to know your
access card and receiver ID numbers. To get these
numbers, select System Setup from the Main menu,
then System Test.
Wait for the system to run all of its tests. The access
card and receiver ID numbers are displayed at the end
of the system test.
Write the access card and receiver ID numbers in the
space below for easy reference:
Order Programming
After you have installed your DIRECTV® System, you should contact DIRECTV to order DIRECTV®
programming.
With this receiver and the proper satellite dish antenna, you may be able to subscribe to local
channels from DIRECTV in certain areas. Additional equipment may be required in some markets.
Check with your retailer or visit
DIRECTV in your area.
ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL AND REQUIRES VALID
SERVICE ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND/OR MAJOR CREDIT CARD. DEPOSIT OR
PREPAYMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. Professional and collegiate sports subscriptions sold separately.
Eligibility for local channels based on service address within certain designated market areas as
DIRECTV.com for information on availability of local channels from
defined by Nielsen Media Research, Inc. In some areas served by members or affiliates of the
National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative, local channels may be available from DIRECTV
rather than the NRTC member or affiliate. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to
change. Hardware and programming sold separately. Pricing is residential. Taxes not included.
Equipment specifications and programming options may vary in Alaska and Hawaii. DIRECTV
Important!
If local channels are available in your area and you
decide to subscribe, the receiver will need to download
all of your program guide information again. This
might take a few minutes. See “Wait for the Receiver
to Download ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™
Information” on page 8 for more information.
services not provided outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently
of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV
System hardware. Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV
Customer Agreement; a copy is provided at DIRECTV.com and in your first bill. Activate your
DIRECTV
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programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).
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ON•OFF Turns the component you are
controlling on or off. When pressed twice
VCR When programmed, tells the remote to
control the VCR. This button lights up when you
press a valid button in VCR mode (see Modes of
Operation on page 12 for more details).
AUX1 Turns on a second RCA satellite receiver.
AUX1 can also be programmed to control an
auxiliary component. This button lights up when
you press a valid button in AUX1 mode (see Modes
of Operation on page 12 for more details).
DVD When programmed, tells the remote to
operate the DVD player. This button lights up when
you press a valid button in DVD mode (see Modes
of Operation on page 12 for more details).
MUTE When programmed to control a TV or
audio receiver, this button reduces that
component’s volume to its minimum level. Press
again to restore the volume.
CH + and CH - Use to scan up and down
through the channels in the current channel list.
In the program guide or menu system, use the CH
buttons to page up and down a screen at a time.
FETCH In the program guides, displays the guide
toolbar at the bottom of the screen. During
normal viewing, displays the Fetch menu with up
to eight different actions, or executes a single
task- depending on the preferences set.
GUIDE Brings up the program guide. Subsequent
presses of the GUIDE button switch between the
Detail and Grid guide formats.
SELECT/i (interactive) Selects a highlighted
choice if you are in the menu system. Also brings
up the password challenge and purchase offer
screens outside of the menu system.
Press the SELECT button when the DIRECTV
INTERACTIVE
™
icon () appears during interactive
programs and commercials. Pressing SELECT
displays more information and offers the chance
to interact with what is displayed on screen.
MENU Displays the Main menu. When using the
remote control to operate other components, the
MENU button might also bring up that
component’s menu system.
within two seconds, all components that
are on are turned off (this feature only
works with most RCA, GE, and Proscan
products). The component keys also light
up, one after another, counterclockwise in
a circle.
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H
L
FET
DIRECT
INF
NTENN
TV When programmed, tells the remote to
control the TV. This button lights up when you
press a valid button in TV mode (see Modes ofOperation on page 12 for more details).
AUX2 Turns on a compatible RCA amplifier/
audio receiver. AUX2 can be programmed to
control an auxiliary component. This button lights
up when you press a valid button in AUX2 mode
(see Modes of Operation on page 12 for more
details).
DIRECTV Tells the remote to control the digital
satellite receiver. This button lights up when you
press a valid button in DIRECTV mode (see Modesof Operation on page 12 for more details).
SKIP Activates the commercial skip mode on
some RCA, GE, and Proscan products that offer
Commercial Skip feature. See the user’s manual
that came with your TV for more information.
B
Activates the search function on some RCA, GE, or
ProScan VCRs (when the remote is in VCR mode).
VOL up and down When programmed, adjusts
the audio volume of your TV or audio receiver.
GO BACK Moves you back and forth between
the last two selected channels. In the menu
system, returns you to the previous screen.
INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. In
the program guides, INFO gets information about
the highlighted program or channel. In the menu
system, INFO displays context-sensitive help for
highlighted control elements.
Arrows Moves the on-screen highlight up, down,
left, or right.
CLEAR Removes the on-screen displays and
returns you to normal viewing.
Digit Buttons (0 - 9) Tune directly to a specific
channel. In the menu system, use 1-9 to select
menu items, or use 0 to return to the previous
menu screen.
WHO•INPUT Press one or more times to scroll
through the user profiles. When using the remote
control to operate an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV (in
TV mode), press the WHO•INPUT button one or
more times to scroll through the available video
input sources.
Transport Buttons (REVERSE, PLAY,
FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE) In
on-screen guides, PLAY advances the
display one page, FORWARD advances the
display 6 hours and REVERSE moves time
backward 6 hours. When the remote
ANTENNA In TV mode, toggles between the
satellite and standard TV/cable signals when the
satellite receiver is connected to the TV using the
OUT TO TV jack. In VCR mode, functions as a TV/
VCR input button.
control is programmed, these buttons also
control an auxiliary component, such as a
VCR or DVD player (when the remote is in
the correct mode).
Note: The component key corresponding to the mode you’re in flashes when the remote batteries are low and you press a button on the remote. A warning banner may also
appear on-screen when you press a remote button and your batteries are low (if you’re watching satellite programming).
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AUX2
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SKIP
MUTE
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Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver
This diagram illustrates the buttons on the top (also referred to as the front panel) of the digital
satellite receiver. For more information on the function of the front panel buttons and many
other features of your digital satellite receiver, press the MENU button and select System Setup
from the Main menu, then select Receiver Index.
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POWER
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Front Panel Buttons
POWER Use to turn your digital satellite receiver on for viewing or off when you are not viewing it. Your receiver will still be able to download
software upgrades and receive messages from program providers when it is off.
MENU / SELECT Use this button to display the Main menu, password challenge screen or purchase offer screen. If you are already in the menu
system, pressing this button selects the highlighted item.
Arrows Use the navigation arrows to move the on-screen highlight up, down, left, or right.
INFO Use this button to display the channel banner. Press twice to display additional program information, when available. While in the menu
system INFO also summons context sensitive help about a highlighted menu item.
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/
INFO
Programming the Remote Control
V
Component
buttons and
DIRECT
ON•OFF
button
H
L
FET
B
INF
PLAY
button
NTENN
REVERSE
button
STOP
button
Note:
The DIRECTV button cannot be programmed.
The digital satellite receiver’s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote
controllable components. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and
Proscan components; it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers’ brands.
Testing the Remote Control
To determine whether the universal remote control needs to be programmed, turn a component
on, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button. Then press the
ON•OFF or CH + and CH - buttons to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not,
the remote needs to be programmed.
There are two ways to program the remote control: Automatic Code Search or Direct Entry.
Using Automatic Code Search
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control many of the
components connected to your TV. If you want to exit the automatic code search without
programming any of your components, press the CLEAR button until the component button
you’re trying to program turns off.
1. Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, satellite receiver, etc.)
2. Press and hold the button you want to program. While holding the component button, press
and hold ON•OFF until all of the component buttons (VCR, DVD, TV, DIRECTV, AUX1 and
AUX2) flash. Then, release both buttons.
Note: The AUX1 and AUX2 buttons will only search through the codes for their default type of
component during the automatic code search – satellite receivers for AUX1 and audio components for
AUX2. If you want to use these buttons for a different type of component – for example, a DVD player
for AUX1 – then use direct entry to program these buttons. See the next page for more information.
3. Point the remote at the component, press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds or until
the component button you’re trying to program stops flashing.
At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program, so keep
pointing it at the component. If, after five seconds, the component you want to control does
not turn off, press and release PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.
Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the component turns off or until the all of the
component buttons on the remote flash 4 times in unison. If the component has not turned
off by the time all the component buttons on the remote control flash 4 times in unison,
then the remote cannot control that particular component.
If the component you want to control does turn off:
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the component
turns back on.
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the component button you’re trying to program on the
remote control turns off. This saves the code to that button.
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AUX2
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AUX1
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Important:
This remote may not be compatible with all models of all
brands of components. It also may not operate all
functions of the remote that came with your component.
Note:
The DIRECTV button cannot be programmed.
Component buttons
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DIRECT
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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 at the end of this
section.
3. On your remote control, press and hold the component button you want to program.
4. While pressing the component button, enter a code from the code list. If all of the
component buttons flash 4 times in unison, then the code you’ve entered is not the right
kind of code for that button (see pages 13-14 to see which buttons can be programmed to
control the component you want).
5. Release the component button, point the remote at the component and then press ON•OFF
to see if the component responds to the remote control commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing
the component button and then ON•OFF (or other buttons on the remote) 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.
Operating Other Components
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to operate your
components.
To Operate the Component:
1. Press the component button (TV, VCR, DVD, DIRECTV, AUX1, or AUX2) to set the remote to
control the component.
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component on or off.
3. Use the remote control buttons that apply to that component. The component button on
your remote lights up when you press valid buttons while in that component’s mode.
Note: Your remote’s buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you’re
using another component’s menu system.
Tip:
If something unexpected happens (or if nothing happens)
when you press a remote control button, check which
component button lights up when you press that button.
If the wrong component button lights up, press the
component button the corresponds to the component you
want to control – this puts the remote control in the right
mode. Now that the remote is in the correct mode, press
the button you were pressing before.
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 control to operate the TV, press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode.
If you want the remote to operate the VCR, press the VCR button.
The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button that
works in that mode. For example, if you’re in TV mode and you press the VOL+ button, the TV
button lights up. This tells you that the command to increase the volume is being sent to the TV
(and not the satellite receiver, for example).
Controlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver
The remote can control two RCA satellite receivers. From the Main menu, select System Setup,
then Receiver Options, then Remote Setup. Then follow the on-screen instructions. By default,
the DIRECTV button is used to control the first RCA satellite receiver and the AUX1 button is
used to control the second RCA satellite receiver.
If your second receiver is an RCA, GE, or Proscan and you want to control it using the AUX1
button, use code 5001. Code 5000 is used by the DIRECTV button.
If you want to control a second non-RCA satellite receiver, use the AUX1 or AUX2 buttons. See
the Using Automatic Code Search section on the previous page for more information.