RCA HD Receiver User Manual

USER’S
GUIDE

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Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this HD

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

receiver to rain or moisture.

This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a

This symbol indicates
important instructions

accompanying the product.
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.

Cautions

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD
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 HD 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. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

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 Antenna
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.

IMPORTANT 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 non­commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly
is prohibited.

Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs
in high definition format using this product.

Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your

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.

HD receiver.

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 product.

Model No. _________________________________________________________

Serial No. _________________________________________________________

Purchase Date: __________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Table Of Contents

Welcome to High Definition................................................4

Getting Started ................................................................................. 4

Setup and Connections ..........................................................5

Step 1: Unpack the System .............................................................. 6

Step 2: Connect Your HD Receiver to Other Components ............. 6

Things to Know Before Connecting Components ................... 6

Jacks and Cables......................................................................... 7

Front of the HD Receiver ........................................................... 8

Back of the HD Receiver ............................................................9

Basic Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor.................. 10

Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor .......... 11

Advanced Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor ......... 12

Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor ..14

Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ............................. 17

Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System ........................................ 17

Step 5: Run Interactive Setup ........................................................ 17

Step 6: Select a Screen Format ...................................................... 17

Step 7: Connect the VCR Controller ..............................................18

How to Locate the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor.................. 18

How to Select a VCR Type ....................................................... 19

Step 8: Order Programming .......................................................... 20

Using the Remote..................................................................... 21

Remote Control Buttons ................................................................22

Programming the Remote Control ............................................... 24

Remote Control Codes ...................................................................25

Using the Remote to Control a Component................................. 25

Basic Operation ....................................................................... 27

About The Channel Banner ...........................................................28

Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Viewing.............................. 29

Changing Channels ........................................................................ 30

Using the Program Guides .................................................. 31

Bringing Up the Program Guides ..................................................32

Anatomy of the TV Program Guide .............................................. 33

Anatomy of the DIRECTV Program Guide .................................... 34

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Table Of Contents

Tuning to a Program ...................................................................... 35

Getting Around in the Guides ....................................................... 35

Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................ 36

The Other Guides Icon ................................................................... 37

Exiting A Program Guide ............................................................... 38

Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide .................................. 38

The Other Icons .............................................................................. 42

Audio Controls and Timers ...............................................43

Audio Controls ............................................................................... 44

Optical Output .........................................................................44

SAP (Second Audio Program) .................................................. 46

Audio Language ...................................................................... 46

Timers Feature ................................................................................ 47

Setting Up Timer Recordings................................................... 47

Recording with Timer ..............................................................47

Schedule a Timer with the RECORD Button ........................... 48

Using Profiles .......................................................................... 49

About Profiles ................................................................................. 50

The DIRECTV Setup ........................................................................ 50

Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List ......................................... 50

Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels .......................... 51

Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit ......................................51

Setting the DIRECTV Rating Limit ........................................... 52

The TV Setup .................................................................................. 53

Editing Channels in a TV List ................................................... 53

Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels .................................... 53

Setting the TV Rating ..................................................................... 54

The Rating Limit Screen........................................................... 55

Blocking Age-Based Ratings.................................................... 56

Setting the Movie Rating ........................................................ 58

Blocking Unrated TV Shows ....................................................59

Viewing Hours.......................................................................... 60

Choosing Your Profile .................................................................... 60

Locking and Unlocking a User Profile ........................................... 61

Locking the System ........................................................................ 62

Unlocking the System ..............................................................62

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Table Of Contents

System Options and Preferences ......................................63

Changing the Signal Source .......................................................... 64

Changing the Signal Type ..............................................................64

Channel Search ............................................................................... 65

Set VCR Type ...................................................................................65

Mailbox ...........................................................................................66

Purchases: Pay Per View Programs ................................................67

Setting the Time and Date............................................................. 69

Choosing an Output Channel ........................................................ 70

Using the Preferences Menu ......................................................... 70

Color Scheme ........................................................................... 70

Translucency .............................................................................70

Default Guide........................................................................... 70

Screen Format .......................................................................... 71

Caption Display ........................................................................71

Caption Mode .......................................................................... 72

Using Fetch ..................................................................................... 72

Getting Assistance .................................................................. 73

Running the Interactive Setup ...................................................... 74

Getting Antenna Information .......................................................75

Selecting Dish Type......................................................................... 75

Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates ............................................76

Using the On-Screen Signal Meter.......................................... 77

Your New Access Card .................................................................... 78

Running the System Test ................................................................ 78

Reference.................................................................................... 79

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 80

RCA High Definition (HD) Digital Receiver Limited Warranty..... 82

FCC Registration Information ........................................................ 84

Accessory Information ................................................................... 86

Index ............................................................................................... 90

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Welcome to High Definition

SATELLITE
DISH ANTENNA*

DIGITAL
TERRESTRIAL
ANTENNA

ANALOG
TERRESTRIAL
ANTENNA

DIRECTV
SATELLITE

TOWER SENDING
DIGITAL SIGNALS

TOWER SENDING
ANALOG SIGNALS

TERRESTRIAL
ANTENNA

OR

DIRECTV HD
SATELLITE

CABLE TV

HD RECEIVER

TV, HIGH RESOLUTION MONITOR,
OR HD DISPLAY MONITOR

High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV.

There are two types of display formats available: one is ATSC format (originating from the Advanced Television

Systems Committee). The other is NTSC format (named for the National Television Systems Committee). What makes

your High Definition receiver special is that it has tuners capable of receiving three types of signals: analog (in NTSC

format) and digital (in ATSC format), cable (in NTSC and ATSC formats), and digital satellite (coming from DIRECTV if

you subscribe to DIRECTV

receiving all types of signals seamless. Below is an example of how you can receive the different types of signals.

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programming†). With the advent of digital terrestrial broadcast, your HD receiver makes

Getting Started

Now that you have an understanding of what your HD receiver can do, read on to find necessary information about

how to use it. The first section of this manual shows you how to connect components and speakers. The “Basic

Operation” section describes how you receive the three signals and your viewing options: TV and DIRECTV. The rest

of this manual describes how to use your HD receiver’s many features, such as program guides, profiles, and system

options.

† DIRECTV® programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy of
which is provided with your first DIRECTV billing statement. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics
Corp., and is used with permission.

* The appearance of your satellite dish antenna may differ from that shown here. If your satellite dish antenna is round instead of
oval, you can receive programming from only the DIRECTV satellite.

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Setup and Connections

Getting Started

This section tells you how to get your HD receiver set up

and connected. It describes the cables you will need,

explains the front and back panels, and walks you

through the steps needed to start using your HD

receiver.

Setup and connections

1

Using the remote

2

Basic Operation

3

Using the

4

Program Guides

Audio Controls and

5

timers

➣
➣➣

➣➣

Using the Profiles

6

System Options and

7

Preferences

Getting Assistance

8

Reference

➣

➣

➣

9

5

Setup and Connections

Step 1: Unpack the System

Make sure to locate the remote control and the other cables that are included with
your HD receiver.

Step 2: Connect Your HD Receiver to Other Components

During the satellite dish antenna installation, your HD receiver may have been
connected with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on the
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

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REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD STOP PAUSE

Remote Control

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.

• Always turn off the 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.

• 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 on the top shelf of the stand so that heated air rising from it

will not flow around other components.

6

Setup and Connections

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 HD receiver.

S-Video Jack and Cable

The S-Video jack is available on this HD receiver and is used in conjunction with
audio cables. 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. They
are used for most Audio/Video connections between components. The Audio/
Video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and
white for left audio). If your component has only one input for audio (mono),
connect it to the left (white L/MONO) audio jack on the HD receiver.

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks are necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and
DIRECTV signals. These jacks are also required for antenna or cable connections.
The RF and coaxial jacks on the HD receiver are labeled SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA
A IN, ANTENNA B IN, and OUT TO TV. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all
satellite signal distribution.

Optical Jack and Cables

The optical cable and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack are used for connecting a Dolby
Digital receiver. If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable­type input, use an optical cable to connect the HD receiver to that receiver.

Telephone Jack and Cord

S-Video Jack

Audio/Video Jacks

RF Jack

Digital Audio

Out Jack

The telephone line cord is required to connect your HD receiver to a phone line.
If you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV
phone line connection. The phone line connection is used to periodically call
out to DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most
common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you
don’t have a modular jack, call your local telephone company to find out how
to get one installed.

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programming, some services require this

VCR Controller Jack and Cable

The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the HD receiver’s back panel. The
other end of the cable affixes to your VCR’s remote sensor.

HD Monitor Out Jack and VGA Cable

A VGA cable connects the HD receiver to an industry-standard RGB-compatible
monitor via the HD MONITOR OUT jack.

Phone Jacks

VCR Controller Jack

HD Monitor Out Jack

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Setup and Connections

Front of the HD Receiver

INPUT ANTENNA HD MONITORINFOON

MENU

OK

ON Turns the HD receiver on and off.
INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press when in the program guide to

get more information on the highlighted program or channel.

INPUT Toggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing.
ANTENNA Switches the source of the off-air signal between ANTENNA A and B.

If you cannot find your
remote control, you can
use the front panel of
the HD receiver to
operate many of the
receiver’s features.

HD MONITOR If you have connected the HD MONITOR OUT jack to your TV or
monitor as well as Audio/Video jacks, this button allows you to toggle between
viewing signals via the HD MONITOR OUT jack and signals via the Audio/Video jacks.

MENU/OK Brings up the main menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted items.

> When in the menu system, > moves the highlight right.
< When in the menu system, < moves the highlight left.

v Scrolls down through the current channel list. If you are viewing TV programming

and press CHv, you scroll down through TV channels. If you subscribe to and are
viewing DIRECTV
menu system, v moves the highlight down.

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programming, you scroll down through DIRECTV channels. In the

^ Scrolls up through the channel list. If you are viewing TV programming and

press ^, you scroll up through TV channels. If you subscribe to and are viewing
DIRECTV
system, ^ moves the highlight up.

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programming, you scroll up through DIRECTV channels. In the menu

8

Setup and Connections

Back of the HD Receiver

The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the HD receiver. When connecting
A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right
audio, etc.).

R

L

ACCESS CARD

DIGITAL AUDIO

SATELLITE

IN

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

ACCESS CARD Insert the access card into the slot so your program provider can identify you. Open the
door by pressing the two top tabs and pulling down on the silver cover. Make sure the contacts on the
access card are on the bottom of the card while inserting. (Refer to “New Access Card” in this manual’s
“Assistance” section for details.) The DIRECTV System requires a valid card.

CONTROL

R

L

AUDIOVCR

OUT TO TV

S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

ANTENNA B INANTENNA A

IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to connect your HD receiver to a
compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio
channels).

VCR CONTROL Allows the HD receiver to control your VCR for one-button recording.
AUDIO (R and L) Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your monitor has Audio/Video

capability, use these jacks to connect the HD receiver to your TV or monitor. You must also connect either
the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack.

VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV or monitor has Audio/Video
capability, use this jack to connect the HD receiver. You must also connect the AUDIO jacks.

S-VIDEO Provides good picture quality. If your TV or monitor has S-Video capability, use this jack along
with the Audio/Video jacks to connect the HD receiver to your monitor.

HD MONITOR OUT Use to connect an RGB-compatible high definition monitor. This provides high
definition picture quality when high definition broadcasts are viewed. Due to copyright restrictions, you
may not be available to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product.

SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite dish antenna to the HD receiver.
PHONE JACK Use to connect a phone line to the HD receiver to enable some DIRECTV services.
OUT TO TV Use to connect the HD receiver to your TV, monitor, or antenna connection.
ANTENNA B IN Use to connect an off-air/ terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal to the HD receiver.
ANTENNA A IN Use to connect a second off-air/ terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal to the HD receiver.

The VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs are disabled when you press and illuminate the front panel HD
MONITOR output button.

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Setup and Connections

Basic connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor

HD Receiver and Regular TV or Monitor

REGULAR TV or MONITOR

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic
components or other
objects on top of the HD
receiver. See Safety
Information on the inside
cover for details.

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA

ANTENNA IN

HD RECEIVER

ACCESS CARD

SATELLITE

AUDIO

IN

VIDEORL

S-VIDEO

The ANT B and ANT A
jacks can receive both
digital and analog RF
signals.

Optional

RRL

CONTROL

L

VCR

VIDEO S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

OUT TO TV

ANTENNA

B IN

ANTENNA

A IN

CABLE

ALTERNATE RF SIGNAL

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

IN

To make the connection:

1. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables (optional).

• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right,
Left, and VIDEO jacks on the back of the TV or monitor.

• Connect the S-Video cable from the HD receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-VIDEO jack.

2. Connect coaxial cables.

• Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A (or B) jack on your HD receiver to your cable outlet, cable box, or
antenna. If desired, connect another coaxial cable from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD receiver to another RF
signal.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite dish antenna.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver’s OUT TO TV jack to the TV’s input jack, usually labeled ANTENNA IN.

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Setup and Connections

Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor

HD Receiver and Multimedia or HD Monitor

MULTIMEDIA or HIGH DEFINITION MONITOR

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic
components or other
objects on top of the HD
receiver. See Safety
Information on the inside
cover for details.

ANTENNA/

CABLE

AUDIO

L

VIDEO S-VIDEO

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

R

DIGITAL TV

INPUT (5)VGA 1

AUDIO INPUTS

R L

The ANT B and ANT A
jacks can receive both
digital and analog RF
signals.

Due to copyright
restrictions, you may not
be able to view some
high definition programs
in high definition format

HD RECEIVER

ACCESS CARD

SATELLITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

IN

CONTROL

RRL

L

VCR

VIDEO S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

OUT TO TV

ANTENNA

B IN

ANTENNA

A IN

CABLE

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA ALTERNATE RF SIGNAL

using this product.

To make the connection:

1. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables.

• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right, and Left, and VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right,
Left, and VIDEO jacks on the Multimedia or HD monitor.

• Connect an Audio cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right and Left jacks to the Multimedia VGA Left and Right
Audio inputs.

• Connect an S-Video cable from the HD receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the Multimedia or HD monitor’s S-VIDEO jack.

2. Connect the VGA cable.

• Connect a VGA cable from the HD receiver’s HD MONITOR OUT jack to the Multimedia or HD monitor’s VGA input
jack, usually labeled DIGITAL TV INPUT (S)VGA.

3. Connect coaxial cables.

• Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A (or B) jack on the HD receiver to your cable outlet, box, or antenna. If
desired, connect another coaxial cable from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD receiver to another RF signal.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite dish antenna.

• Connect a coaxial cable from the HD receiver’s OUT TO TV jack to the TV’s input jack, often labeled ANTENNA/CABLE.

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Setup and Connections

Advanced Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor

HD Receiver, Regular TV or Monitor, and VCR

VCR

CH

IN FROM ANT

CH

OUT TO TV

Optional

REGULAR TV OR MONITOR

IN

ANTENNA IN

IN

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

CAUTION

IN

IN

RRL

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

L

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEORL

VIDEORL

S-VIDEO

Do not stack electronic
components or other
objects on top of the HD
receiver. See Safety
Information on the inside
cover for details.

The ANT B and ANT A
jacks can receive both
digital and analog RF
signals.

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HD RECEIVER

SATELLITE DISH
ANTENNA

ACCESS CARD

SATELLITE

IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

VCR

CONTROL

PHONE JACK

ALTERNATE
RF SIGNAL

RRL

L

AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

B IN

A IN

Optional

SPLITTER

CABLE

Setup and Connections

To make the connection:

1. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables (optional).

• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right, Left, and
VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks on the back of the TV
or monitor.

• Connect an S-Video cable from the HD receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-VIDEO
jack.

• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s second set of AUDIO Right,
and Left, and VIDEO jacks to the second set of AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO
jacks on the VCR.

2. Connect coaxial cables.

• Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A (or B) jack on your HD receiver to
one output of a splitter. Then use another coaxial cable to connect the input jack
on the VCR, usually labeled IN FROM ANTENNA, to the other output of the
splitter. Connect the input of the splitter to your cable outlet, cable box, or
antenna using a third coaxial cable. If desired, connect another coaxial cable
from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD receiver to another RF signal.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite
dish antenna.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your TV’s antenna input jack, usually labeled
ANTENNA IN, to the VCR’s output jack, usually labeled OUT TO TV.

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Setup and Connections

Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor

HD Receiver, Multimedia or HD Monitor, and VCR

MULTIMEDIA or HIGH DEFINITION MONITOR

AUDIO

L

VIDEO S-VIDEO

VCR

ANTENNA/

CABLE

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

R

DIGITAL TV

INPUT (5)VGA 1

AUDIO INPUTS

R L

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic
components or other
objects on top of the HD
receiver. See Safety
Information on the inside
cover for details.

The ANT B and ANT A
jacks can receive both
digital and analog RF
signals.

Due to copyright
restrictions, you may not
be able to view some
high definition programs
in high definition format
using this product.

CH

OUT TO TV

CH

IN FROM ANT

HD RECEIVER

ACCESS CARD

SATELLITE

SATELLITE DISH
ANTENNA

OUT

RRL

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN

L

AUDIO

RRL

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

IN

VCR

CONTROL

L

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT

ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

B IN

ANTENNA

A IN

SPLITTER

ALTERNATE
RF SIGNAL

CABLE

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Setup and Connections

To make the connection:

1. Connect Audio/Video and S-video cables.

• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right, and Left, and
VIDEO jacks to the VCR’s AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks.

• Connect an Audio cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right and Left jacks to the
Multimedia VGA Left and Right Audio inputs. Connect a Video cable from the
HD receiver’s VIDEO jack to the Multimedia or HD monitor’s VIDEO input jack.

• (Optional) Connect an Audio/Video cable from the VCR’s second AUDIO Right,
and Left, and VIDEO jacks to the Multimedia or HD monitor’s AUDIO IN Right,
Left, and VIDEO jacks.

• (Optional) Connect an S-video cable from the HD receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the
VCR’s S-VIDEO jack.

2. Connect the VGA cable.

• Connect a VGA cable from the HD receiver’s HD MONITOR OUT jack to the
Multimedia or HD monitor’s VGA input jack, usually labeled DIGITAL TV INPUT
(S)VGA.

3. Connect coaxial cables.

• Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A (or B) jack on your HD receiver to a
splitter. Then use another coaxial cable to connect the input jack on the VCR,
usually labeled IN FROM ANTENNA, to the other jack on the splitter. Connect the
splitter to your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna using a third coaxial cable. If
desired, connect another coaxial cable from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD
receiver to another RF signal.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite
dish antenna.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your VCR’s OUT TO TV jack to the Multimedia or HD
monitor’s ANTENNA/CABLE jack.

Please Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack

This HD receiver’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international
standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for connection to a Dolby
Digital decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may
not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything
other than a PCM, Dolby Digital, or Dolby Pro Logic receiver or decoder could create a
high noise level, causing damage to headphones or speakers. For more information
about Dolby Digital, see the section “Audio Controls and Timers.”

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To watch television or DIRECTV® programming:

1. Tune your TV or monitor to the appropriate input channel.

If you have used Audio/Video cables to connect the HD receiver to the TV, choose an
input channel such as INPUT or VIDEO. If you have used a coaxial cable to connect the
OUT TO TV jack on the HD receiver to the TV or monitor and did not use Audio/Video
cables, tune your TV or monitor to the appropriate output channel—usually Channel

3. (You may change the output channel from 3 to 4 by choosing System Options from
the HD receiver’s main menu, then choosing Output Channel. If you do so, tune the
TV or monitor to channel 4.)

2. Press the HD RCVR button on the remote control to turn on your HD receiver.

3. If you are using a regular TV or monitor:

Make sure the HD receiver is not in HD monitor mode. To make sure you are not in
HD monitor mode, check to see that the light on the front panel button labeled HD
MONITOR is not illuminated. If it is illuminated, press the button to turn off the
light.

If you are using a Multimedia or HD monitor:

Make sure the HD receiver is in HD monitor mode. To make sure you are in HD
monitor mode, check to see that the light on the front panel button labeled HD
MONITOR is illuminated. If it is not illuminated, press the button to turn on the light.

4. To view DIRECTV

Press INPUT on the remote control until the DIRECTV icon is highlighted in the
channel banner.

5. To view television programming:

Press INPUT on the remote control until the TV icon is highlighted in the channel
banner. Note that some cable systems may require a “conversion box.” If so, consult
your cable company’s box tuning instructions for details.

• To watch the signal being received via the ANTENNA A jack on the HD receiver,
press the ANTENNA button on the remote until ANTENNA A appears in the
banner.

• To watch the signal being received via the ANTENNA B jack on the HD receiver,
press the ANTENNA button on the remote until ANTENNA B appears in the
banner.

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programming (if you subscribe):

To watch your VCR:

• Tune the TV or monitor to the VCR output channel (usually channel 3, 4, VID, VIDEO,
or INPUT).

• Turn on your VCR.

• Use the appropriate buttons on your remote to control the VCR. For more

information about programming your HD receiver’s remote control to operate your
VCR, see the section “Using the Remote.”

DIRECTV highlighted in the
channel banner indicates you
are viewing DIRECTV channels.

TV highlighted in the
channel banner indicates
you are viewing TV channels.

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Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your 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 4: Plug in and Turn on the System

1. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plugs completely.

2. To turn on the HD receiver, press the HD RCVR button on the remote control or the
ON button on the front panel. When on, the button is illuminated.

3. If you are using a MultiMedia or HD monitor and have connected a VGA cable to the
HD RECEIVER OUT jack, make sure the front panel button labeled HD MONITOR is

illuminated.

Step 5: Run 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, press MENU on the remote control, select
Assistance from the main menu, then select Interactive Setup. For more details, see the
section “Getting Assistance” in this book.

If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter,
select Assistance from the main menu, then select Dish Pointing.

Step 6: Select a Screen Format

To select a screen format:

1. Press MENU on the remote control.

2. Select Preferences from the main menu.

3. Then select Screen Format.

4. Use the arrows and OK buttons on the remote control to specify the aspect ratio of
the TV or monitor you are using with your HD receiver.

If you have a 4:3 ratio monitor, you need to specify how an image with a 16:9 ratio is
displayed: Letterbox or Cropped.

If you have a 16:9 ratio monitor, you need to specify how an image with a 4:3 ratio is
displayed: Normal, Full, or Fill.

For more details on how the images are displayed, see the section in this book called
“System Options and Preferences.”

During the interactive
setup, be sure to specify
the correct type of
satellite dish antenna
from which you are
receiving DIRECTV
programming.

If you are using a
monitor connected to
the HD receiver’s HD
MONITOR OUT jack,
there are cases where
the signal cannot be
received from the HD
MONITOR OUT jack. You
will then be given the
opportunity to switch to
the standard definition
Audio/Video output.

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Step 7: Connect the VCR Controller

For the HD receiver to control your VCR, you need to attach the VCR Controller to the
back of the HD receiver and the front of the VCR.

1. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the HD receiver.

2. Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR. (See “How to Locate the VCR’s
Remote Control Sensor” for details.)

Back of HD Receiver

VCR Controller

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

CONTROL

RRL

L

VIDEO S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUTAUDIOVCR

ANTENNA B IN ANTENNA A INOUT TO TV

ACCESS CARD

SATELLITE IN

Front of VCR

REMOTE SENSOR

VCR

How to Locate the VCR’s 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 have a label for 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.

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3. When your VCR turns off or on, you have located the sensor.

4. Use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach the VCR Controller to the spot where
you think the sensor is located. That way you can easily move it if you have not
placed it exactly over the sensor.

5. Select a VCR type by following the steps described under “How to Select a VCR Type.”

How to Select a VCR Type

After you affix the VCR Controller, you need to tell the HD receiver which VCR brand you
are using.

1. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the main menu.

2. Highlight System Options and press OK.

3. Highlight Set VCR Type and press OK.

5. Use the arrows or digit buttons to input the correct three-digit code for your VCR
brand. The VCR codes to use for this screen are listed on the following page.

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 HD receiver and the VCR are
communicating.

Note: Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the HD receiver.

Write the three-digit
code you use below in
case you should need it
again.

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Setup and Connections

Set VCR Type Codes

Admiral................................... 006, 079

Aiwa ............................................... 015

Akai ........ 003, 017, 022, 023, 063, 066

Audio Dynamics ..................... 014, 016

Bell & Howell ................................. 002

Broksonic ........................................ 010

Candle ................... 007, 009, 013, 044,

........................................ 045, 046, 052

Canon ..................................... 008, 053

Capehart......................................... 001

Citizen ................... 007, 009, 013, 044,

........................................ 045, 046, 052

Colortyme....................................... 014

Craig ....................................... 007, 012

Curtis Mathes ........ 000, 007, 008, 014,

................ 015, 044, 046, 053, 064, 067

Daewoo .................. 013, 045, 052, 076

dbx .......................................... 014, 016

Dimensia......................................... 000

Dynatech ........................................ 015

Electrohome ................................... 027

Emerson......... 008, 009, 010, 013, 015,

020, 023, 027, 034, 041, 042, 047, 049,

................ 057, 062, 065, 067, 068, 070

Fisher ..................... 002, 012, 018, 019,

........................................ 043, 048, 058

Funai ............................................... 015

GE ........... 000, 007, 008, 032, 037, 053

Goldstar .................. 009, 014, 046, 060

Harman Kardon ............................. 014

Hitachi .................... 005, 015, 035, 036

Instant Replay ................................ 008

JCL................................................... 008

JC Penney ...... 002, 005, 007, 008, 014,

........................ 016, 030, 035, 051, 053

JVC .......... 002, 014, 016, 030, 046, 074

Kenwood ....................... 002, 014, 016,

........................................ 030, 044, 046

KLH ................................................. 073

Lloyd ............................................... 015

Logik ............................................... 031

Magnavox .............. 008, 029, 053, 056

Marantz ......... 002, 008, 014, 016, 029,

................................ 030, 044, 046, 061

Marta .............................................. 009

MEI.................................................. 008

Memorex ................ 008, 009, 012, 015

MGA ....................................... 004, 027

Midland .......................................... 032

Minolta ................................... 005, 035

Mitsubishi ....... 004, 005, 027, 035, 040

Montgomery Ward ........................ 006

MTC ........................................ 007, 015

Multitech ................ 007, 015, 031, 032

NEC ................ 002, 014, 016, 030, 044,

................................ 046, 059, 061, 064

Panasonic ............... 008, 053, 075, 077

Pentax............................. 005, 035, 044

Pentex Research +............................ 46

Philco ...................... 008, 029, 053, 056

Philips ..................................... 008, 029

Pioneer ........................... 005, 016, 050

Portland.......................... 044, 045, 052

PROSCAN ........................................ 000

Quartz ............................................ 002

Quasar .................................... 008, 053

Radio Shack/Realistic .... 002, 006, 008,

......... 009, 012,015, 019, 027, 043, 053

RCA ........ 000, 005, 007, 008, 028, 035,

........................................ 037, 054, 069

Samsung ......... 007, 013, 022, 032, 042

Sansui ..................................... 016, 071

Sanyo ...................................... 002, 012

Scott................ 004, 013, 041, 049, 068

Sears ...................... 002, 005, 009, 012,

........................ 018, 019, 035, 043, 048

Sharp .............. 006, 024, 027, 039, 045

Shintom .................. 017, 026, 031, 055

Signature ........................................ 015

Sony ................................ 017, 026, 038

Sylvania .......... 008, 015, 029, 053, 056

Symphonic ...................................... 015

Tandy ...................................... 002, 015

Tashiko ........................................... 009

Tatung ............................................ 030

Teac................................. 015, 030, 069

Technics .......................................... 008

Teknika ................... 008, 009, 015, 021

Toshiba ........... 005, 013, 019, 048, 049

Totevision ............................... 007, 009

TMK ................................................ 067

Unitech ........................................... 007

Vector Research ............. 014, 016, 044

Victor .............................................. 016

Video Concepts .............. 014, 016, 044

Videosonic ...................................... 007

Wards .... 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 012,

................ 013, 015, 025, 027, 031, 035

Yamaha .......... 002, 014, 016, 030, 046

Zenith ............. 011, 017, 026, 072, 079

Step 8: Order Programming

You should decide if you would like to receive DIRECTV® programming*. To receive
DIRECTV programming, your satellite dish antenna must be installed and pointed
correctly. You must also contact DIRECTV.

Programming with DIRECTV: Call 1-800-347-3288

* DIRECTV® programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy of which is provided with your first DIRECTV billing
statement. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and is
used with permission.

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When you order
programming, you need
to know your access card
number. To get the
number, press MENU on
the remote control, then
select Assistance from
the main menu 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

In this section, you will find out how to use your universal
remote control. This section:

• defines the buttons on the remote control

• describes how you toggle between TV viewing and

DIRECTV viewing using the HD receiver

• shows you how to change between analog, digital, and
DIRECTV channels

• describes how to program the remote to control other
devices, such as a VCR

Because this universal remote can control several different
components (HD receiver, VCR, etc.), it uses operational
modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if
you want the remote to control the VCR, you would press
the VCR button to put the remote into VCR mode so you
could control the VCR.

1

Setup and connections

1

➣

Using the remote

2

➣

Basic Operation

3

Using the

4

Program Guides

Audio Controls and

5

timers

➣➣

➣

Using the Profiles

6

➣

System Options and

7

Preferences

Getting Assistance

8

Reference

➣

➣

9

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123

456

789

0

ON•OFF

TVVCR1

DVD

MUTE WHO

GO BACKFETCH

GUIDE INFO

MENU CLEAR

INPUT

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD STOP PAUSE

ANTENNA

AUX

HD RCVR

OK



CH

+

CH

VOL

VOL

VCR2

Remote Control Buttons

ON•OFF Turns the HD receiver on or off. If the remote is in another component
mode, (VCR, DVD, etc.) and programmed, ON•OFF will turn the component on and
off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that are on will be
turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, PROSCAN, and GE products).

VCR1 When programmed, tells the remote to control VCR1.
TV When programmed, tells the remote to control the TV monitor.
DVD Tells the remote to control an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN DVD player.
VCR2 When programmed, tells the remote to control VCR2.
LED Light that indicates you’re in programming mode when programming the

remote control. Also displays when a valid remote control button is pressed.
AUX When programmed, tells the remote to control the component (such as a

laserdisc player) that you have specified. Acts as a “wildcard” device button; it can be
programmed to control another VCR, TV, or cable box. Or, it can be programmed to
control an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN audio component.

HD RCVR Turns on the HD receiver and tells the remote to control the HD receiver.

LED

MUTE When programmed, reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press
again to restore volume.

WHO Toggles through the HD receiver’s user profiles. Press again to see the next
available profile.

CHAN + / - Scroll up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change
the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. If you are
viewing TV programs and press CH +/-, you scroll through TV channels. If you
subscribe to DIRECTV
through DIRECTV channels.

VOL < / > When programmed, adjusts the TV’s audio volume.
FETCH Brings up the Fetch menu, which is a list of commonly accessed menu items.

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programming and are viewing DIRECTV programs, you scroll

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GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two channels selected during
either DIRECTV or TV viewing. For example, if you have been viewing both DIRECTV and
TV channels, pressing GO BACK while watching a DIRECTV channel moves you back to the
last DIRECTV channel you viewed. Pressing it while watching a TV channel moves you to
the last TV channel you viewed. In the menu system, pressing GO BACK returns you to the
previous menu screen.

GUIDE While viewing TV broadcasts, brings up the TV program guide. While viewing
DIRECTV broadcasts, brings up the DIRECTV
the GUIDE button toggle through the different types of guides.

INFO Brings up channel and viewing information via the channel banner. Quickly press
again to bring up an extended channel banner and a third time to remove the banner.
Press when in the program guides to get more information on the highlighted program
or channel.

ARROWS Use to highlight different items in the menu system and adjust the menu
controls.

OK When in the menu system and other on-screen displays, selects highlighted items.
MENU Brings up the main menu and selects highlighted items. When using an RCA, GE

or PROSCAN VCR and in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.

CLEAR Removes on screen displays and returns to normal viewing.
DIGIT BUTTONS (0 - 9) Enter channel numbers directly though the remote control. For

more information on entering digits to change channels, see the section “Basic
Operation.” When in the menus, the digit buttons can be used to directly select items
without using the arrows. 0 can be used to return to the previous menu screen.

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programming guide. Subsequent presses of

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.

INPUT Toggles between the HD receiver’s TV and DIRECTV program viewing.
ANTENNA Switches the source of the TV input signal between the HD receiver’s

ANTENNA A and B. When programmed and in VCR mode, the ANTENNA button functions
as a TV/VCR button.

REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport
control for some remote-controllable VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and
CD players.

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Programming the Remote Control

The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote
controllable components, such as VCRs. The remote is already programmed to
control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and laserdisc players.

Testing the Remote Control

To determine whether the universal remote control requires programming, turn on a
component, such as a VCR, point the remote control at the VCR, and press the VCR1
button. Then press ON•OFF or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the
VCR responds to the remote control commands. If not, it requires programming.

Programming the Remote Control

VCR1

DVD

VCR2

LED

ON OFF

AUX

TV

HD RCVR

Using Automatic Code Search

The following instructions can be used to program the remote control. If you want to
exit the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press
and hold CLEAR until the LED light on the remote control turns off.

1. Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, etc.).

2. Press and hold the button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, TV, etc.). Note that
the AUX button can only be programmed using direct entry (see the next section
for details on direct entry). While holding the component button, press and hold
ON•OFF until the LED light on the remote control turns on, then release both
buttons.

3. Point the remote at the component and press and release PLAY. Then wait five
seconds or until the LED light stops flashing.

At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program. If,
after five seconds, the component you want to control does not turn off, press
PLAY again to tell the remote control to search the next set of codes.

Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched
through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the component does
not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, 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.

+

H

C

L

O

V

C

PLAYREVERSE

STOP

You’ll use these buttons when
you program the remote to
control any component.

The remote may not operate all
models of all brands.

V

O

L

H

-

2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED light on the remote control turns
off.

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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 in this
section “Remote Control Codes.”

3. Press and hold the remote control button 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 control 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.

Using the Remote to Control a Component

Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your
components, such as a VCR, TV, or laserdisc player.

To operate the component:

1. Press the component button (VCR1, VCR2, TV, or AUX) to set the remote to control the
component.

2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component on or off.

This remote control may
not operate all models
of the brands that are
shown. Use the codes
shown on this page and
the next, or on the sheet
packed with your
remote control.

3. Use the remote control buttons that apply to that component.

Remote Control Codes

Cable Boxes

ABC .............. 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053

Antronix ............................................................. 5008, 5009

Archer........................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Cabletenna .................................................................... 5008

Cableview...................................................................... 5008

Century .........................................................................5011

Citizen............................................................................ 5011

Colour Voice...................................................... 5012, 5013

Comtronics........................................................ 5014, 5015

Contec ........................................................................... 5016

Jasco ...............................................................................5011

Jerrold 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053

Magnavox....................................................................... 5025

Memorex....................................................................... 5026

Movie Time ............................................. 5002, 5027, 5028

NSC .......................................................... 5002, 5027, 5028

Oak ............................................................5002,5016, 5029

Panasonic............................................................ 5048, 5052

Paragon .......................................................................... 5026

Philips 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 5031, 5032

Pioneer................................................................ 5033, 5034

Pulsar.............................................................................. 5026

RCA .......................................................... 5047, 5049, 5052

Realistic............................................................... 5009, 5049

Regal .................................................................... 5022, 5035

Regency .........................................................................5017

Rembrandt .................................................................... 5003

Runco ............................................................................. 5026

Samsung .............................................................. 5014, 5034

Scientific Atlanta.......................... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038

Signal.................................................................... 5014, 5018

Signature........................................................................ 5003

SL Marx.......................................................................... 5014

Sprucer .......................................................................... 5052

Starcom.................................................... 5007, 5018, 5053

Stargate ...............................................................5014, 5018

Starquest........................................................................ 5018

Tandy ..............................................................................5040

Teleview ....................................................................................5014

T ocom .................................................................5004, 5023, 5041

Toshiba ......................................................................................5026

Tusa ............................................................................................5018

TV86.......................................................................................... 5027

Unika ................................................................... 5008, 5009, 5011

United Artists ..........................................................................5002

United Cable ........................................................................... 5053

Universal.................................................. 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Videoway ..................................................................................5044

Viewstar................................................... 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040

Zenith.................................................................. 5026, 5050, 5051

Satellite Receivers

Chapparal ......................................................................5056, 5057

Drake ............................................................................. 5058, 5059

GE ...................................................................................5000, 5001

General Instruments ........................................5060, 5061, 5062

Panasonic.................................................................................. 5075

Primestar ..................................................................................5076

PROSCAN ....................................................................5000, 5001

RCA ................................................................................5000, 5001

Realistic.....................................................................................5063

Sony ...........................................................................................5072

STS1...........................................................................................5064

STS2...........................................................................................5065

STS3...........................................................................................5066

STS4...........................................................................................5067

Toshiba ......................................................................................5068

Toshiba ......................................................................................5073

Uniden.......................................................................................5069

(For RCA and Dimensia brands only)

AM/FM ......................................................................................4003

Aux ............................................................................................4004

Phono ........................................................................................4005

CD .............................................................................................4007

Tape ........................................................................................ 4006

Audio

VCR

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,

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

2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041,

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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

JCL .............................................................................................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

ROSCAN ............................................................ 2000, 2001

P

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 .............................................................................. 2131, 2104

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

Tashiko ...................................................................................... 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

V ector 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,

XR-1000 ........................................................2021, 2026, 2061

Y amaha .......................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111

Zenith....................................... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

2116, 2131

TV

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

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

Tandy ................................................................................ 1173

T atung.................................................................... 1003, 1178

Technics ........................................................................... 1054

T echwood................................................... 1004, 1006, 1054

T eknika........................................................1004, 1005, 1006

.....................................1008, 1012, 1013, 1016, 1038, 1046

.....................................1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170, 1171

Telecaption ...................................................................... 1117

TMK....................................................................... 1004, 1006

T oshiba............................................. 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089

.....................................1105, 1109, 1117, 1118, 1160, 1162

Totevision ........................................................................ 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

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BASIC OPERATION

How to use your HD Receiver

This section tells you about the interactive channel banner,
which appears when you change channels or press INFO on
the remote.

It also describes how to change channels.
This section gives you a broad, clear view of how to operate

the basics of your HD receiver.

Setup and connections

1

Setup and connections

1

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Using the remote

2

Basic Operation

3

Using the

4

Program Guides

Audio Controls and

5

timers

➣

➣

➣

➣

Using the Profiles

6

➣

System Options and

7

Preferences

Getting Assistance

8

Reference

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