Samsung SIR-TS360 User Manual

SIR-TS360

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DIRECTV® HD Receiver

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Owner’s Manual

Warning! Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance have been included with this product.

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Caution: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug.

Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.

To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Always be careful when using this product. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

Important Safety Information

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, 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 are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu larly 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 cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a used, 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.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

This satellite receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.

Note you should use the Telephone line cord which is supplied with the machine. If you are replacing it with the other vendor's part, it should be minimum AWG #26 or larger gage.

Notices

Attention

Telephone Line Interruption

A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV functionality and DIRECTV subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV®HD Receiver are toll free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds.

NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Pay Per View

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

This satellite receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Note you should use the Telephone line cord which is supplied with the machine. If you are replacing it with the other vendor's part, it should be minimum AWG #26 or larger gage.

Trademark and copyright statements

Samsung is a trademark of Samsung Electronics. ©2003 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp, and are used with permission. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc. All rights reserved.

Macrovision Information

This equipment incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited DBS IRD pay per view uses only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Program Recording Restrictions

All other taping is expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be taped. An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your program provider for details.

High definition broadcast copyright limitations

Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. (Also, whenever possible you should connect both HD and SD interfaces to permit SD viewing of programs if HD viewing is restricted due to copyright restrictions.)

Owner's Record

The model number, serial numbers, Access Card Number and Receiver ID are located on the rear panel of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver. The number for the Access Card is on the back of the card and on the carton label. Record these numbers for reference when calling your sales or service representative regarding this product.

Model Number: ____________________________________

Serial Number: ____________________________________

Access Card Number: _______________________________

Receiver ID: ________________________________________

Customer Support

For DIRECTV®Programming

For subscription information, or to resolve problems related to programming, call: DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) or visit the DIRECTV Web site (DIRECTV.com).

For Installation

To arrange for the installation of your DIRECTV®HD Receiver, call the dealer from whom you purchased your system.

For Hardware

To resolve problems related to this DIRECTV at 1-800-522-2946.

HD Receiver, call Samsung Customer Support

SAMSUNG DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER

This SAMSUNG manufactured product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of:

One (1) Year Parts and Labor*

(*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use)

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’s authorized service center. Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, which ever is longer. SAMSUNG’s obligations with respect to software products distributed by SAMSUNG under the SAMSUNG brand name are set forth in the applicable end user license agreement. Non-SAMSUNG hardware and software products are provided on an “AS IS” basis. However, non-SAMSUNG manufacturers, suppliers, publishers, and service providers may provide their own warranties. This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal, and except to the extent otherwise expressly provided for in this statement, noncommercial use of this product, and shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to: damage which occurs in shipment; delivery and installation; applications and uses for which this product was not intended; altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which damage this product or result in service problems; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; product removal or reinstallation; reception problems and distortion related to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE OREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty hardware service, please contact SAMSUNG at:

SAMSUNG CUSTOMER SERVICE

400 VALLEY ROAD, SUITE 201, MT ARLINGTON, NJ 07856,

TEL: 973-601-6000, FAX: 973-601-6001

1-800-522-2946 and SAMSUNGUSA.COM

TABLE OF C ONTENTS

Chapter 1: Technical overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

What are Analog TV, DTV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? . . . . . .10

What kinds of TV programming can I watch

with the DIRECTV®HD Receiver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

What equipment is required to view HDTV programming? . . . . . . . .11

Resolution and interlacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Video output/input options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Screen formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Dolby®Digital 5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Chapter 2: Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Box contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Front panel controls and lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Back of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Installing the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Inserting the Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Before making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Connecting your DIRECTV®HD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Connecting the VCR control cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Turning on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver for the first time . . . . . . . . . . .37

Memorizing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Checking the satellite signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Setting the dish type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using Auto Detection to set the dish type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Testing the DIRECTV®HD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Testing the Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting up local networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Scanning off-air and cable TV channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Activating your DIRECTV account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Chapter 4: Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Remote control overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Changing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Getting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Getting information on the TV program you are watching . . . . . . . .51

Finding out what’s on: the Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Searching for programs in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Choosing an alternate audio format for a program . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Changing the User setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Pay per view programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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Chapter 5: Program reminders and recording timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Setting up the VCR control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Scheduling program reminders and recording timers . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers . . . . . . . .72

Chapter 6: User profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

User profiles basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Editing user profile names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Editing channel lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Setting ratings limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Setting a pay per view spending limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Setting the screen color and translucency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Setting the current user profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Reading your mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Setting system preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Reviewing and controlling caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Setting the Local Time options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Adjusting the Raster(Picture) Centering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Installing a new Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Setting Remote control type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Setting RF Remote control ID (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Viewing important information and a list of features

supported by your DIRECTV®HD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Viewing information on automatic system upgrades . . . . . . . . . . .103

Viewing fun system extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Testing the DIRECTV®HD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Chapter 8: Programming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Programming IR the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Operating a device with your programmed remote control . . . . . .104

Programming the RF remote control (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Operating a device with your programmed remote control (RF) . . .105

Code lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Appendix: Troubleshooting and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

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Chapter 1: Technical overview

This chapter explains the technical capabilities of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver, and provides background information on digital television. Topics covered here include:

What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV What equipment is required to view HDTV programming? Resolution and interlacing Video output options Aspect ratio Screen formats

Dolby

Digital 5.1

What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV?

Analog TV

Analog TV is the TV you’re probably most familiar with. Most of the TV broadcasts you receive via a standard off-air antenna or from your local cable company are analog TV broadcasts.

HD Receiver?

Digital TV

Digital television (sometimes called DTV) is a newer method of broadcasting TV signals that delivers higher quality audio and video. Digital TV is broadcast in two sets of formats, SDTV and HDTV.

NTSC

NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) refers to the group that first established the standards used for conventional analog television broadcasts and TV equipment.

ATSC

ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) is the group who have been working to establish the standards for digital television broadcasts and digital television equipment — including both SDTV and HDTV.

SDTV

SDTV is a digital TV format that provides a high quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on standard TV sets (see more on resolutions later in this chapter).

HDTV

HDTV is a digital TV format that provides the highest quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on computer monitors and HDTV-ready TV displays.

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What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV®HD Receiver?

The DIRECTV®HD Receiver provides you with the ability to receive television programs from a wide range of sources, and to display them on virtually any TV or monitor. Using the Air In, Satellite In, and Cable In jacks on the back of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver, you can receive television programs from:

HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV®programming via digital satellites (through the Satellite In jack). Local off-air analog television broadcasts (NTSC), and local off-air digital broadcasts (ATSC) (through the Air In jack). Unscrambled analog cable TV services for unscrambled cable programming (through the Cable In jack).

To view cable TV or DIRECTV®programming, programming subscriptions are also required.

What equipment is required to view HDTV programming?

To view HDTV programming, in addition to your DIRECTV®HD Receiver, you will need an HDTV monitor or television set. For DIRECTV®High-Definition programming, you’ll also need an oval triple LNB multi-satellite dish, including a Sat C LNB (a dish that can receive signals from all 3 of the satellite locations providing DIRECTV programming). To receive analog and digital off-air television broadcasts, you’ll need an off-air antenna. To receive cable TV programming, you’ll need a cable TV connection (provided by your local cable TV service provider).

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Resolution and interlacing

Two of the elements that determine the quality of a TV picture are resolution and interlacing.

Resolution: For TV equipment and broadcasts, resolution is defined by the number of horizontal lines displayed to make up

each frame of a video image. The more lines of resolution used to draw each frame of video, the more detailed and sharp the picture will be. Standard TV resolution uses 480 horizontal lines to make up each frame of video. HDTV uses either 720 lines, or 1080 lines to make each video frame.

Interlacing: When TVs display video, they display a new video frame at a rate that is faster than your eye can see (from 24 to 60

frames per second, depending on the TV and broadcast). Interlacing refers to whether each of those frames contains all of the lines of video for each frame or every other line. Interlaced signals take every other line from 2 frames of video (each lasting 1/60th of a second), and combine them into one frame lasting 1/30th of a second. In this way, interlacing tricks your eye into thinking it is seeing twice the resolution that is actually being displayed. In non-interlaced video, (referred to as progressive scan video), video frames are displayed every 1/60th of a second containing all of the lines of video information for each frame.

The specifications for video resolutions are usually stated by giving the number of horizontal lines, followed by either the letter i, for interlaced video, or p for progressive scan video. Most standard TV broadcasts are 480i (480 lines of interlaced video resolution). Some DVDs and non-HDTV digital TV broadcasts use 480p. The ATSC specification for HDTV broadcasts and equipment requires either 1080i or 720p. While there is some debate as to whether it is better to have more lines that are interlaced (1080i), or fewer lines that are progressively scanned (720p), it is generally accepted that 1080i is the highest quality video format.

Video output/input options

The DIRECTV®HD Receiver is able to receive broadcasts in any of the resolutions mentioned above. It can also display programs on TVs capable of displaying any of those resolutions. To set up your DIRECTV formats and TV display capabilities, you simply set the Resolution button on the front panel to match the highest resolution your TV is capable of displaying. (If you’re not sure about your TV’s resolution, see your TV’s manual for this specification.) The DIRECTV format to display format.

HD Receiver will then do the appropriate conversion from input signal

HD Receiver to handle the combinations of incoming video

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The table below details the results you get with each combination of input signal format and TV display format.

The DIRECTV®HD Receiver provides several display formats as shown in the following table. It also shows the formats available at each output terminal.

With the Resolution

button set to :

1080i mode

720p mode

480p/i mode

Native 1 mode

Native 2 mode

Native 3 mode

Output Connection

YPbPr

RGB

DVI

S-Video

Video

Input Signal format

all formats

480p/i

720p

1080i

480p/i

720p

1080i

480p/i

720p

1080i

Available Formats

1080i/720p/480p/i/Native1/ Native2/ Native3

480i

Output Display format

1080i

720p

480p/i

720p

1080i

480p/i

1080i

480p/i

720p

When you press the Resolution button on the front panel or the remote control, the display format will be switched between 1080i, 720p, 480p/i, Native 1, Native 2 and Native 3. All input signal formats in the 1080i, 720p and 480p/i modes will be converted to the selected display format. The output display format in the Native 1, Native 2 and Native 3 modes will be automatically changed according to the input signal format as shown in the above table.

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For example, if you have a standard resolution TV, you would set the Resolution button to 480p/i. Then programs received by the DIRECTV®HD Receiver at any resolution would be converted to a resolution of 480p or 480i for display on your television. This information can also be helpful when deciding how to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV®HD Receiver. For example, if you have a High Definition TV capable of displaying 1080i, and a standard VCR, you would want to use the COMPONENT, RGB or DVI jacks (whichever your TV accepts) to connect the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to your TV. You would then use the VIDEO OUT jack to connect your VCR. This will provide each device with the highest quality video signal it is capable of using.

NOTE

If you connect your TV to one of the composite video out jacks (VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT), and

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you view a HD program with the DIRECTV or 1080i, the picture will be slightly cropped at the top and bottom (the very top and bottom edges of the image will not appear on the TV screen). To avoid this problem, set the RESOLUTION button to the 480p/i position if your TV is connected to one of the composite video outputs. Also, since the RGB, COMPONENT and DVI jacks do not output the 480i video format, do not connect a standard definition TV capable of displaying only 480i video to the RGB, COMPONENT or DVI jacks. If you use the DVI jack, for the best access to HD programming, connect the DVI/HDCP output to the corresponding DVI/HDCP input on your HD Television (HDTV) or HDTV Monitor that supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) technology.

HD Receiver’s RESOLUTION button set to either 720p

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Aspect ratio

In addition to resolution and interlacing, HDTV is also defined by the aspect ratio of its broadcasts. Aspect ratio means the shape of the screen as defined by the ratio of the screen’s width to its height. For analog TV and SDTV, the aspect ratio is 4 units wide by 3 units high (usually written 4:3). This is the familiar shape of conventional TVs — slightly wider than they are tall. For HDTV broadcasts, the aspect ratio is 16:9 (nearly twice as wide as it is tall). This is, not coincidentally, more like the shape of movies shown in theaters. This makes HDTV an ideal format for broadcasting and viewing movies on a TV. But what happens if you are watching a nearly square-shaped 4:3 broadcast on a rectangular 16:9 TV, or vice-versa? The DIRECTV®HD Receiver allows you to choose from a variety of screen formats to help you deal with those scenarios.

Screen formats

To deal with the mismatches that can occur between the shapes of TVs and the aspect ratios of program broadcasts, the DIRECTV®HD Receiver provides you with a set of screen format controls. These controls allow you to pick a format to use for both 4:3 TVs showing 16:9 programs, and for 16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs. Here is an explanation of the options. (Details for setting this preference are included in Chapter 7.)

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4:3 TVs showing 16:9 programs

For a standard 4:3 TV showing a widescreen program, the program is too wide to fit on the screen. The DIRECTV®HD Receiver gives you 4 ways to fix the problem:

Letter box: If you choose the letter box format, the 16:9 image is shrunk

until the entire width of the program fits on your TV. Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained, the image is no longer tall enough to fill your screen, so black/gray bars are seen at the top and bottom of the screen.

Full: If you set your DIRECTV

images are stretched to fit the height of the screen, like in the Letter box format. But instead of applying black/gray bars to the top and bottom of the screen, the program image is stretched vertically until it is tall enough to fill your screen. Your entire TV screen is full, but the program images are a little stretched to compensate for the program – to – screen mismatch.

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Zoom 1: This format stretches the top and bottom edges of the image at

an equal ratio, keeping the 16:9 aspect ratio intact. The left and right portions of the image will be cut.

Zoom 2: This format breaks the 16:9 aspect ratio and stretches the top

and bottom edges more than the left and right edges of the image to view less distorted image than the one in Zoom1. The top, bottom, left and right portions of the image will be cut, but less than Zoom 1.

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16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs

For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is too tall to fit on the screen. The DIRECTV®HD Receiver gives you 5 ways to fix the problem:

Pillar box: If you choose the pillar box format, the 4:3 image is shrunk until

the entire height of the program fits on your TV. Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained, the image is no longer wide enough to fill your screen, so black/gray bars are seen at the left and right edges of the screen.

Full: If you set your DIRECTV

images are stretched to fit the width of the screen, like in the Pillar box format. But instead of applying black/gray bars to the sides of the screen, the program image is stretched horizontally until it is wide enough to fill your screen. Your entire TV screen is full, but the program images are a little stretched to compensate for the program – to – screen mismatch.

Zoom 1: This format stretches the left and right edges of the image at an

equal ratio, keeping the 4:3 aspect ratio intact. The top and bottom portions of the image will be cut.

Zoom 2: This format breaks the 4:3 aspect ratio and stretches the left and

right edges more than the top and bottom edges of the image to view less distorted image than the one in Zoom1. The top, bottom, left and right portions of the image will be cut, but less than Zoom 1.

Panorama: This format stretches the left and right edges of the image at a

certain ratio, keeping the center of the image intact. The center of the screen will keep the equal ratio and the expansion ratio increases toward the horizontal direction at both sides.

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These 2 tables summarize your screen format options:

If your display is a 4:3 format TV or monitor, your format options include these:

For 4:3 program signals:

Full

For 16:9 program signals:

*Letter box Full Zoom 1 Zoom 2

NOTE

Letter box is not available through the composite output jacks (Video Out, S-Video Out, and TV

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Out jacks) when the RESOLUTION SELECT button is set to 1080i and the source signal is 1080i.

If your display is a 16:9 format TV or monitor, your format options include these:

For 4:3 program signals:

Pillar box Full Zoom 1 Zoom 2 Panorama

For 16:9 program signals:

Full

For either of these scenarios, the option you choose is a matter of preference. The FORMAT button on your remote control allows you to cycle through the formats available for your display type.

NOTE

You can set the color of the horizontal or vertical bars displayed for Letter box and Pillar box

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screen formats to either black or gray. See Chapter 7 for details.

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Dolby®Digital 5.1

Just as the ATSC has specified 1080i or 720p as the video formats required for HDTV, they have also specified a recommended audio format: Dolby Digital 5.1. Dolby Digital 5.1 provides 5 discrete channels of digital audio information for use by A/V receivers capable of decoding the 5.1 channel signal. The audio signals are broken into left-front, center, right-front, left-rear, right-rear and a low-frequency effects channel (designed for subwoofers). The result when connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup is a home theater experience that provides much of the dynamic range, 360-degree imaging, and sonic excitement of a real theater.

Not all Digital TV programming is broadcast using Dolby Digital 5.1. For DIRECTV high-quality audio standard by checking the Info Banners and Program Guides for the Dolby Digital icon ( ).

To take full advantage of the Dolby Digital 5.1 capabilities of the DIRECTV you will need a Dolby Digital 5.1 compatible A/V receiver connected to the DIRECTV®HD Receiver through the Dolby Digital Optical jack or the Dolby Digital Coaxial jack.

programming, you can see which programs are broadcast using this

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STANDBY INFO EXIT

MENU SELECT

OUTPUT MODE

RESOLUTION

OPEN

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Chapter 2: Getting started

This chapter tells you everything you need to know before you start setting up and using your DIRECTV®HD Receiver. It includes information on:

Box contents Front panel controls and lights Back of the DIRECTV Installing the batteries in the remote control Inserting the Access Card

Box contents

Welcome! The first step in setting up your DIRECTV®HD Receiver is to unpack the box and familiarize yourself with its contents. If you are missing any items, contact your dealer.

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AAA size batteries

S-Video cable VCR control cable A/V cable

RJ-11

Telephone cord

Access Card

Remote control (IR)

Component cable

(Y/P

B/PR cable)

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Front panel controls and lights

SELECT RESOLUTION

Remote Control Sensor

Display Window

Displays information about your Digital Satellite Receiver.

Remote Control Sensor

Point your remote control at this sensor when operating your receiver.

STANDBY

Turns your Digital Satellite Receiver on and off.

displays the Main Menu.

INFO

displays TV program information.

SELECT

selects highlighted items on Guide and Menu screens.

EXIT

clears on-screen displays and return to TV program viewing.

ARROW

The arrow buttons navigate in the on-screen Guide and menu system.

RESOLUTION

Sets the video resolution output by the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to match the resolution of your TV or monitor (480p/i). Affects the signal output from the COMPONENT OUT, RGB OUT, and DVI/HDCP OUT jacks.

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Signal antenna indicator

Stand by mode indicator

INFO

STANDBY RESET

Display format

indicator

EXIT OUTPUT MODE

Display Interface indicator

Broadcaster signal indicator

Dolby Digital indicator

OUTPUT MODE

This button determines the signal type output by either DVI/HDCP OUT and RGB OUT, or COMPONENT OUT jacks.

Access Card slot

This slot holds the Access Card (which allows you to view DIRECTV®programming).

RESET

Resets your Digital Satellite Receiver.

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Back of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver

AIR IN

The cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish) connects to this jack. Both standard analog (NTSC) and high definition digital (ATSC) program broadcasts can be received through a single antenna connected to this jack.

CABLE IN

The RG-6 cable from cable TV provider (if you have one) connects to this jack.

SATELLITE IN

The RG-6 cable from the satellite dish connects to this jack.

RF REMOTE (Optional)

Inputs remote control signals using the RF receiver.

VIDEO INPUT (480p/i)

Connect an optional component video source, such as a DVD player.

AUDIO INPUT(L1, R1, L2, R2)

Inputs audio signals to your DIRECTV®HD Receiver from TV, digital monitor, DVD, VCR, or other audio equipment.

NOTE

Connect the audio jack to L1 and R1 when using the component terminal (Y, PB or PR). Connect the audio jack to L2 and R2 when using the S-Video or Video terminal.

RS232C

This is used to connect your receiver to a computer for reading and loading data information.

DVI/HDCP OUT

Using a digital DVI cable, this jack connects your DIRECTV®HD Receiver to a TV that accepts the unconverted DVI signal from a HD digital broadcast (from satellite, or antenna). Supports HDCP content protection. (For the best access to HD programming, connect this output to the corresponding DVI/HDCP input that supports HDCP technology on your HDTV or HDTV Monitor.)

RGB OUT

Using an RGB monitor cable, this jack connects your DIRECTV®HD Receiver to a TV that accepts HD RGB video input.

VCR CONTROL

The VCR control cable connects to this jack.

S-VIDEO

This jack connects your DIRECTV®HD Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts S-Video input.

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VIDEO OUT

Using standard video cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV®HD Receiver to your TV or VCR.

AUDIO OUT(L1,R1,L2,R2)

Using standard stereo audio cables, these jacks provide an A/V receiver capable of decoding Dolby Prologic signals with the left, right, center, and surround audio channel signals.

COMPONENT OUT(YPBPR)

Using standard A/V cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV®HD Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts HD component video input.

DOLBY DIGITAL(COAXIAL)

Using a coaxial digital audio cable, this jack allows you to connect your DIRECTV®HD Receiver to an A/V receiver that accepts coaxial digital audio input.

DOLBY DIGITAL OUT(OPTICAL)

Using an optical digital audio cable, this jack allows you to connect your DIRECTV®HD Receiver to an A/V receiver that accepts optical digital audio input.

TEL LINE

A telephone line connected to this jack allows you to order pay per view programming.

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Installing the batteries in the remote control

You’ve unpacked the receiver and reviewed its front and back panels. Now it’s time to start setting up. The first step is to install the batteries in your remote control.

Unlatch the battery compartment cover on the back of remote control.

Insert 2 AAA batteries as shown, making sure the + and – ends of each battery

line up with the corresponding marks in the battery compartment.

Snap the cover back onto the remote control.

Press the DIRECTV button on the Remote Control unit and make sure the button lights up. If it does not light up, check the orientation of the batteries.

NOTE

Alkaline batteries are strongly recommended for this remote control.

STAND BY INFO EXIT

MENU SELECT

OUTPUT MODE

RESOLUTION

RESET

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Inserting the Access Card

The next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver. (You will not be able to view DIRECTV®programming unless the Access Card is properly inserted into the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box.

Locate the ACCESS CARD slot. The slot is located on the front of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

Insert the Access Card. Make sure the side with the bar code is facing down, and the arrow is pointing

away from you.

The Access Card should only be removed when replacing the card with a new one provided by DIRECTV or your program provider.

Access Card

(Top view)

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Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting

This chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTV®HD Receiver. Contents include:

Before making connections Jacks and cables Connecting your DIRECTV Connecting the VCR control cable Turning on the DIRECTV Adjusting the satellite dish Testing your DIRECTV Setting up local networks Programming local channels Activating your DIRECTV account Upgrades

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Before making connections

The next step is to make the necessary connections. Before you begin, please note the following important safety and setup tips.

Protect your components from power surges

Always turn off and unplug your DIRECTV®HD Receiver, TV, and any other components before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables.

Position all cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference

After connecting the components, please run the audio/video cables along the side of the TV set, rather than straight down the back of the TV. Make sure that all cables are plugged or screwed tightly into their jacks. Please make sure that all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Whenever possible, route audio and video cables away from power cords.

Protect your components from overheating

Do not block ventilation holes in the top of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver, or any other components. Make sure to position the components so that air can circulate freely. If you are positioning the components in a stand or rack, make sure to allow for proper ventilation. Do not stack components. If you have a stereo amplifier or receiver as a system component, please place it on the top shelf or top rack so that hot air rising from it will not flow around other components.

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Make strong connections

Make sure you securely connect cables when making connections. When a tight fit makes a secure connection difficult, you can sometimes make it easier by gently twisting the cable-end while pushing it onto the jack. (Important: never twist

S-Video or Optical Digital Audio cables — they have specially shaped ends that must be correctly oriented before connecting.)

Avoid cable damage

Never kink, bend, or twist optical digital audio cables; doing so might break the fragile optical fibers they contain, rendering them unable to carry a signal.

Jacks and cables

The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

ANTENNA terminals (cable not included)

Use AIR IN and CABLE IN terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system using an RG-6 coaxial cable, SATELLITE IN terminals can be used to connect Satellite dish input.

Audio/Video out jacks and cables (RCA-type)

Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to a TV, VCR, or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier. The Video out jacks provide a basic quality composite video signal using RCA-type cables. Audio jacks can be used to connect the DIRECTV The audio/video jacks on the back of the receiver and the audio/video cable connectors are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio).

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Telephone jack and cord

The TEL LINE jack and the included telephone cord connect your DIRECTV If your home does not have RJ-11 type phone jacks, please contact your phone company to get one installed. A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV®HD Receiver are toll-free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds.

S-Video jack and cable

S-Video cables and jacks are used to connect to TVs, VCRs, and other video devices equipped with S-Video input jacks. S-Video connections provide a high-quality TV picture (better than RCA-type A/V jacks and cables). S-Video connectors must be correctly aligned before you can plug in the cable. Maximum resolution via this jack is 480i. (This cable carries the video signal only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.)

HD Receiver to a phone line.

Pay Per View functionality and DIRECTV

Component video jacks and cables

Component video cables and jacks (“Y, P connect the DIRECTV receivers equipped with component video input jacks. Component video connections provide a TV picture superior to S-Video connections. Component video jacks use 3 RCA-type cables to carry the signal. This connection is capable of displaying Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. (These cables carry video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.)

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RF REMOTE jack and cable

RF REMOTE jack and cable are used to operate the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from another room in your house using the RF remote control. Use this jack and cable to connect the RF Receiver to the RF REMOTE jack of the Digital Satellite Receiver.

DVI jack and cable (cable not included)

Using the DVI jack and a digital DVI cable, your DIRECTV Receiver can provide the unconverted digital signal from digital off-air, cable, or DIRECTV®programming directly to A/V devices that are capable of decoding the digital video information. The DVI jack uses HDCP content protection to allow you to view HD programming that has been encoded using the HDCP protection system. For the best access to HD programming at the highest available resolution, connect this to a HDTV that supports HDCP technology. (This cable carries video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.)

RGB OUT jack and cable (cable not included)

RGB OUT jack and cable use a computer-standard 15-pin VGA video connection. Each main video color, Red, Green, and Blue uses a separate pin; and other pins are used to carry vertical and horizontal sync signals. Using the RGB OUT jack and an RGB cable, you can connect your DIRECTV jacks (computer monitors, for example). The RGB Out jack can carry any of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. (This cable carries video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.)

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Optical digital audio jack and cable (cable not included)

Optical digital jack and cable use light to send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped to receive and interpret this data. The jack and cable must be aligned before you plug in the cable. The jack and cable may also be covered by protective caps which you must remove before making connections.

Coaxial digital audio jack and cable (cable not included)

Coaxial digital audio jacks and cables send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped with coaxial digital audio input jacks.

VCR control jack and cable

The VCR control jack and cable allow your DIRECTV HD Receiver to send signals to your VCR’s remote sensor, giving you the ability to program your VCR to tape programs for you using simple on-screen controls.

Audio/Video input jacks and cables (RCA-type)

Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to a TV, VCR, DVD, or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier. The Video input jacks provide a high quality composite video signal using RCA-type cables. Audio jacks can be used to connect the DIRECTV Receiver to an A/V receiver. The audio/video input jacks on the back of the receiver and the audio/video cable connectors are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). Receivable resolution modes are 480p/i.

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