Sony SAT-HD300 User Manual

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SAT-HD300

Operating Instructions

DIRECTV® High-Definition Receiver/ HDTV Receiver

Operating Instructions

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This product must not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids. Objects filled with liquids, such as a vase, must not be placed on or above

the product.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV/SATELLITE DISH INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system/satellite dish installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.).

The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding sys-

tem of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

REGULATORY INFORMATION : FCC PART 15

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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manu-

al, 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 inter-

ference 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.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 68

Sony must make any necessary repairs to the modem portion of this equipment in order to maintain valid FCC registration. Do not attempt to repair or service the modem. This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the Telephone Company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.

• This product complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the back of this product is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalent Number (REN) for this product. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

• The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. Typically, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line (as determined by the total RENs) contact the local telephone company.

• If this product causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

• The telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the product. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice so you can make the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

• Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or corporate commission for information.)

• If trouble is experienced with this product, for repair or warranty information, please contact Sony Electronics Inc. If the product is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the product until the problem is resolved.

• An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. See installation instructions for details.

If you have questions about this Sony product, please contact the Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-838-SONY(7669). For questions about service, programming or billing, contact DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288).

CAUTION

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PRODUCT IN ANY WAY WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM SONY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. THIS EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED TO RECEIVE AND DECODE SIGNALS TRANSMITTED ACCORDING TO ATSC DIGITAL TELEVISION STANDARD A/53, DIRECTV SPECIFICATION AND IS INTENDED TO BE USED WITH AN APPROPRIATE ANTENNA, DISH AND DISPLAY DEVICE THAT YOU MUST PROVIDE.

Dolby Digital

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.

Macrovision Information

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Sony Model No.: SAT-HD300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

CAUTION:

PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and

operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating

and use instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product

and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water. – For

example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and like.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product

from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over- heating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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 electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high-definition programs in high-definition format using this product. If HD viewing is prohibited due to copyright restrictions, you would need to connect SD interfaces to view the program.

In certain markets, access to local channels requires a DIRECTV

Multi-Satellite Dish

Antenna. For the most current information about the availability of local channels in your area, contact your retailer or visit DIRECTV.com. For access to all DIRECTV High Definition programming, a triple LNB Multi-Satellite dish antenna, along with a DIRECTV

HD Receiver

and High Definition television (equipment is required.) Satellite dish antenna sold separately.

Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service address, social security number and/or major credit card. Deposit or prepayment may be required. Programming subject to change. You must be physically located in the U.S. to subscribe to DIRECTV service. DIRECTV services not available outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).

DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo and Advanced Program Guide™ are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission.

Sony, Hi-Scan and the Sony logo are registered trademarks of Sony.

Sony Software License Agreement

ATTENTION:USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH ON PAGE 121. USING THE SOFTWARE OR THE PRODUCT IN WHICH IT IS INCORPORATED INDICATES USER’S ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS. IF THE USER DOES NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS,THE USER SHOULD IMMEDIATELY RETURN THE ENTIRE PRODUCT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

1. Introduction 1-1. A New World of Digital Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

1-2. Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2. Important Overview 2-1. Sending Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2-2. TV Signal Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2-3. Display Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

2-5. Audio Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

2-6. On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

3. Setup and Connections 3-1. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19

3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV

HD Receiver . . . . . . . . . .20-21

3-3. General Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

3-4. Connecting to Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-26

3-5. TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-30

3-6. VCR Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32

3-7. Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-34

3-8. Remote Control RF Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

4. Front Panel and 4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV

HD Receiver . . . . .36

4-2. Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-39

4-3. Programming the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components . . . . . . .41-42

5. Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

6. Basic Operation 6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45

6-2. Accessing Favorite Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

6-3. Freeze Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

6-4. Subscription to DIRECTV

programming and

ANT/CABLE-Only operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Advanced Program Guide™

7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide

™ Screen . . . .50-51

7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide

™ . . . . .52-53

7-4. Selecting a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

7-5. Getting More Program Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-56

7-6. Setting a Timer/Record Event for Future Viewing . . . . . . .57

7-7. Purchasing DIRECTV

Pay Per View Programs . . . . . . . . . .58

7-8. Searching for Programs by Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59-60

7-9. Searching for Programs by Keyword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

8. Customization 8-1. Accessing the On-screen Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

8-2. The Structure of the On-Screen Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

8-3. Managing Program Purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

8-4. Checking the Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

8-5. Setting a Timer/Record Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

8-6. Modifying a Timer/Record Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

8-7. Initializing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-75

8-8. Managing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-79

8-9. Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80-81

8-10. Setting Default Signal Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

8-11. Hook-up Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

8-12. Setting the Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84-88

8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89-91

8-14. Setting Digital Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

8-15. Setting Digital Caption Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

8-16. Setting Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

8-17. Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

8-18. Running Auto Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

8-19. Setting Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97-102

8-20. Getting the System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103-106

8-21. Testing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107-109

8-22. Replace Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

8-23. VCR Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

8-24. Remote Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

9. Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113-114

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116-119

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

1-1. A New World of Digital Entertainment

Welcome to the SAT-HD300 DIRECTV®HD Receiver, an advanced digital satellite receiver that showcases a new generation of digital entertainment.

The DIRECTV HD Receiver delivers a variety of programs from DIRECTV and has a built-in HD Receiver that serves as a digital receiver that makes it possible to view digital programs even on your analog TV. However an analog TV will not display the HD quality.

The Advanced Program Guide™ delivered via satellite service also enables you to access and view program listings for over-the-air broadcasts and cable as well as DIRECTV

programming.

1. INTRODUCTION

Ultimate Entertainment

• A Wide Variety of Programs

Hundreds of channels are available by subscription from DIRECTV.

• DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide

Instant access to up to seven days of program listings. Ability to jump a day or 6 hours at a time. Ability to search and tune by program title, keyword and category.

Technical Flexibility

• Seamless Tuning

Tune seamlessly to over-the-air, cable and satellite.

• Multiple Output Jacks

Multiple output jacks are provided on the back panel of the DIRECTV

HD Receiver ensuring

maximum connectively to a variety of display devices.

• Screen Format Adaptability

Various screen formats are available including 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, variable 1, variable 2, variable 3, auto DVI, and true native modes.

• ANT/CABLE Only Mode

Viewing analog/digital broadcasting with an over-the-air antenna and cable service.

• Simultaneous 480i Display Output

Supporting simultaneous 480i Display Output for VCR-recording or viewing on an analog TV.

Superior Performance

• Crisp Picture

High-definition or resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio when connected to a high-definition monitor.

• Superior Sound

Sensational sound with Dolby Digital

5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital®compati-

ble audio receiver system.

• DVI-HDTV Output

For an all-digital connection to DVI-HDTV monitors.

• RF Remote Control

Remote control access from outside a cabinet or even from another room within your home.

Convenient Use

• Help

Easy-to-use on-screen menus with instant spot help and brief on-screen user’s guide.

• Hook-up Help

The on-screen menus show connection schemes on the DIRECTV HD Receiver.

• Setup Wizard

Easy-to-use Wizard based System Setup

• Easy Recording to VCR

Up to seven days of program guide information from which shows can be quickly selected for automatic VCR recording.

1-2. Main Features

2-1. Sending Signals

2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW

Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior quality video and audio. The DIRECTV

HD Receiver enables you to take full advantage of digital

broadcasting. To fully enjoy it, it is helpful understand the ways the program signals are sent.

There are two types of TV signal formats; analog (often called NTSC format; National Television System Committee) and digital (ATSC format; Advanced Television System Committee). Digital formats are classified into three categories: High-Definition (HD), Enhanced Definition (ED), and Standard Definition (SD) according to the resolution or digital picture quality.

There are also three ways that program signals can be received; over-the-air (NTSC, ATSC), cable and satellite.

Satellite

Sat A 101

DIRECTV

Sat C 110 Sat B 119

HD Receiver

Phone Jack

Digital

Analog

signal

Analog Cable service

Signal Format Analog

Digital

SD HD

2-2. TV Signal Formats

The digital TV standards allow several different formats. Broadcasters can choose between three formats:

• 480p - The picture is 704 x 480 pixels, sent at 60 complete frames per second (480i is also possible).

• 720p - The picture is 1280 x 720 pixels, sent at 60 complete frames per second.

• 1080i - The picture is 1920 x 1080 pixels, sent at 60 interlaced frames per second (30

complete frames per second).

(The “p” and “i” designations stand for “progressive” and “interlaced.” In a progressive format, the full picture updates every sixtieth of a second. In an interlaced format, half of the picture updates every sixtieth of a second.)

The 480p and 480i formats are called the SD formats, and 480i is roughly equivalent to a normal analog TV picture. The 720p and 1080i formats are called the HD formats.

Some analog televisions can display a picture 720 pixels wide by 480 pixels high, that’s a total of 345,600 pixels. HD digital signals can have a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080, that’s 2,073,600 pixels, or six times more pixels than the older resolution. Pictures will be crisper and cleaner, with more detail in every close-up and every panorama.

Standard Comparison Table

Active Lines 480i 480p 720p or 1080i

Sound Stereo (2 ch)

Dolby Digital®(5.1 ch) Dolby Digital (5.1 ch)

MPEG Audio (2 ch)

Aspect Ratio 4 : 3 4 : 3 or 16 : 9 16 : 9

Resolution 720 x 480

640 x 480 1280 x 720

704 x 480 1920 x 1080

2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW

2-3. Display Formats

The DIRECTV®HD Receiver provides several display formats. The FORMAT button in the front panel changes the display format in the cycle of 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, native, variable 1, variable 2, variable 3 and Auto DVI** modes. In 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i modes, all input signal formats are converted to the chosen display format. In native, vari- able 1, variable 2 and variable 3 modes, output display format is automatically adapted depending on input signal format. In Auto DVI mode, the output display format is automatically adapted based on the preferred resolution format of the DVI-HDTV monitor. The format may be converted from the original broadcast format.

* Only one of the YPbPr, RGB or DVI-HDTV jacks is available at any one time, depending on

the TYPE switch setting and DVI-HDTV connection status.

** Format available when using the DVI-HDTV output to connect to a DVI-HDTV monitor.

OUTPUT CONNECTION AVAILABLE FORMATS

YPbPr* 1080i/720p/480p/480i/native/variable 1/variable 2/variable 3

RGB* 1080i/720p/480p/native/variable 1/variable 2/variable 3

DVI-HDTV* 1080i/720p/480p/480i/native/variable 1/variable 2/

variable 3/Auto DVI**

Video 1 / 2 All formats converted to 480i

S Video All formats converted to 480i

RF Out to TV All formats converted to 480i

(1080i/720p/480p)

DVI-HDTV OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

( ii

(1080i/720p/480p)

Display Format modes Input Signal format Output Signal format

1080i all formats 1080i

720p all formats 720p

480p all formats 480p

480i all formats 480i

native 1080i 1080i

720p 720p

480p 480p

480i 480i(Component, DVI), 480p(RGB)

variable 1 1080i 1080i

720p 720p

480p/480i 480p

variable 2 1080i/720p 1080i

480p/480i 480p

variable 3 1080i/720p 720p

1080i 480p

AUTO DVI** all formats changes according to monitor type

COMPONENT OUT (1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

(1080i/720p/480p)

RGB OUT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

OUT TO TV

2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals

When you view a high-definition picture with 480i or 480p format setting, the WIDE MODE button on the remote control changes the wide mode in the cycle of Letterbox, Cropped, to Squeezed. When you view a standard definition picture with 720p or 1080i format setting, the WIDE MODE button on the remote control changes the wide mode in the cycle of Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom, to Cine-Zoom. (Refer to section 8-13, ‘Choosing the Aspect Ratio’)

Standard Definition

Standard Definition Output Format

No Adjustment Options

High-Definition

WHEN YOU SET THE FORMAT TO SDTV (480i/480p)

Letter box

Choose when you want to view a wide format (16:9) picture on a normal screen (4:3) without squeezing.

Cropped

Choose when you want to view a picture filling the entire screen while keeping the wide format. Left and right portions of the picture will not be shown.

Squeezed

Choose when you want to view a full picture filling the entire screen with no black bars. The picture in a 16:9 format will be horizontally adjusted or squeezed to fit the 4:3 ratio monitor. This setting can also be useful when used with 16:9 aspect ratio monitors or with 4:3 aspect ratio monitors with a “16:9 enhancement” feature.

antenna

Program Format

2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW

2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals

WHEN YOU SET THE FORMAT TO HDTV (1080i/720p)

Normal

Choose when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV. Black or gray bars will show at the left and right sides.

Wide

Choose when you want to evenly stretch the width of a normal picture to fill the entire screen.

Panorama

Choose when you want to evenly stretch the edges of a normal picture to fill a wide screen.

Zoom

Choose when you want to fill the entire screen with the picture. The image will be altered both horizontally (stretched) and vertically (cropped). The top and bottom portions of the picture will not be shown. Zoom1 shows you the picture with a tradeoff between distortion and screen coverage.

CINE-Zoom

Choose when you want to adjust zooming.

Standard Definition

High-Definition

*Three temporary adjustment options available

Adjustment

Required

antenna

Program Format

High-Definition Output Format

*Note. The HDTV formats should always be broadcast in the 16:9 aspect ratio. However, you may choose one of three temporary options to select for your preference. The three options are Standard, Expand and Shrink.

2-5. Audio Signals

Dolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channels

sub-woofer

right speaker

left

speaker

center channel speaker

surround

sound

speaker

surround sound speaker

Digital Audio Signals

The DIRECTV®HD Receiver will be the focal center of your home entertainment system comprising a variety of components, such as TV, DVD, VCR, etc. and external audio systems. Since digital programs being broadcast contain digital-quality audio, you can create a home theater by sending audio signals from the DIRECTV HD Receiver to your audio system externally. HD digital signals use the Dolby Digital

audio encoding system - the same digital sound used in many movie theaters, on DVDs, and

in many home theater systems.

When you tune to a channel, the DIRECTV HD Receiver can send signals either to a Dolby Digital

decoder/receiver or to a PCM (normal digital) decoder. (* Refer to Section 3-7 Connection for Audio for making the required external connections to your system.)

Dolby Digital®audio, formally known as Audio Coding 3rd Generation is a coding technique that can provide up to five independent, full frequency response audio channels (three in left, center, and right, two in rear left and right,) and one low frequency effect for a sound you can feel.

GLOSSARY

The analog audio outputs may be used to drive an external Hi-Fi audio system instead of the TV speakers. These stereo outputs are activated by setting the Analog Mode in the Audio menu to Stereo.

If you set the Analog Mode to SAP (Second Audio Program), you can hear the program’s dia- log in another language such as French or Spanish, if provided on the analog broadcast.

(1080i/720p/480p)(1080i/720p/480p)

RGB OUT

DATA PORT

DVI-HDTV OUT

TYPE

CABLE IN

ANT IN

OUT TO TV

COMPONENT OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

R2R1

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480i

VIDEO OUT

Analog stereo amplifier

AUDIO IN

Audio cables

Analog Audio Signals

2-5. Audio Signals

2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW

2-6. On-Screen Display

Advanced Program Guide™

The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide is an on-screen listing of current and future programs that are available from DIRECTV. The DIRECTV

HD Receiver offers you a comprehensive program list that contains information about programs with hundreds of channels, including analog Antenna and digital (ATSC). If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV

programming, you will

not be able to see the Advanced Program Guide.

Main Menu

You can adjust the setup through a user-friendly on-screen menu using the remote control. While viewing a program, the on-screen menu will appear on your TV screen if you press the MENU button on your remote control. The on-screen menu is operated using a simple, straight-forward ‘Highlight and Select’ process. You just highlight a menu item by using

“

DEF G ” on your remote control, and select it by pressing “”. The on-screen menu also

offers visual cues for easy guidance.

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

2-6. On-Screen Display

Help

First, certain features and terminologies used in the on-screen menus require your basic understanding to fully utilize their capabilities. The DIRECTV

HD Receiver provides a power-

ful feature called “Help” that describes highlighted menu item to help you understand the features. Press and hold the “HELP” button to display the “Help”. Once you release the button, the Help menu disappears from the screen.

Second, if you press the “HELP” button while you are viewing a program with no menus on screen, the DIRECTV HD Receiver provides a comprehensive on-screen user’s guide. It describes how to use your receiver. This is, in fact, an on-line version of this Operating Guide.

3-1. Unpacking

Make sure you have received all these items listed below with the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

Remote Control

Cables

Remote Control RF Antenna

Batteries

Access Card

POWER

SLEEP TV

MUTING

TV/VIDEO

FREEZE

SIGNAL WIDE

CODE SET

FUNCTION

FLIP OPEN

FAVORITE

HELP CC

RM-Y822

SAT

PIC MODE

ENTER

GUIDE

CHVOL

PREV CH

MODE

S VIDEO Jack

Audio/Video Jacks

OUT TO TV

Phone Jacks

YPB

Component Jacks

AA AA

ACCESS CARD

DVI-HDTV Jack

VCR

CONTROL

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

3-1. Unpacking

DIRECTV®HD Receiver

The DIRECTV HD Receiver is capable of receiving signals from the satellite dish, cable, and/or over-the-air antenna and sending the decoder signals to your TV.

Remote Control

In addition to the DIRECTV HD Receiver, the remote control can be programmed to control many other devices.

Batteries

To install the batteries, slide open the battery compartment and insert the two AA batteries provided.

Component Out Jacks and Cables

Component Cables are used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to an industry standard Y/Pb/Pr compatible Monitor.

DVI-HDTV port and Cable

DVI cable is used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to a DVI-HDTV compatible HD monitor.

S-Video Jack and Cable

An S-Video jack is provided on the DIRECTV HD Receiver and is used together with audio cables. Remember to connect the left and right audio cables. An S-Video jack carries only the picture signals, not the sound.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables

The Audio/Video jacks provide good picture and sound quality. They are used for making most Audio/Video connections between components. The Audio/Video jacks may be 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 DIRECTV HD Receiver.

RF (Radio Frequency) Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

RF jacks are necessary for reception of over-the-air broadcasts, cable, and DIRECTV signals. These jacks are also required for antenna or cable connections. The RF and coaxial jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver are labeled Antenna, Cable, Satellite and OUT TO TV. An RG-6 type coaxial cable is required for satellite signal distribution.

Telephone Jack and Cord

A telephone line cord is required to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to a phone line. If you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV

programming, this phone line is required to be connected.

Access Card

The Access Card is the means by which DIRECTV controls the distribution of its service. The card must be inserted into the access card slot (on the front of the DIRECTV HD Receiver) at all times to ensure reception of satellite signals.

Remote Control RF Antenna

The Remote Control RF Antenna can be used with the supplied remote control.

VCR Controller

The VCR Controller allows the Record function to automatically operate your VCR.

3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver

(1080i/720p/480p)

Ant In

Is used to connect an over-the-air or terrestrial antenna.

Cable In

Is used to connect a coaxial cable coming from your cable TV service outlet or cable box.

Out to TV

Provides an RF connection between the DIRECTV HD Receiver and older TVs. All decoded signals are provided on channel 3 or 4 as selected in the Output Channel section of the Setup menu. When the DIRECTV HD Receiver is in the standby mode, Cable or Antenna signals are passed through as chosen in the Out to TV section of the Setup menu.

Video Out 1, 2

Is used to provide baseband composite video signal to a VCR or TV set. Video connection generally provides picture quality that is superior to RF connections. For a better quality picture connection, use the S-Video jack if it is available.

Component Out

Is used to connect to a Y/Pb/Pr-compatible monitor. Three video and two audio jacks for a Y/Pb/Pr monitor need to be connected and the TYPE switch must be set to left position.

RGB/DVI-HDTV Out

Is used to connect to either an RGB compatible or DVI-HDTV monitor. Either an RGB port for an RGB monitor or a DVI-HDTV port for a DVI-HDTV monitor need to be connected and the TYPE switch must be set to right position.

Note : The DVI-HDTV port has a higher priority when both the RGB and DVI-HDTV ports are connected.

Note: For best access to High-Definition Programming from DIRECTV, connect the DVI-HDTV output to a DVI-HDTV input on your high-definition TV or monitor. A DVI-HDTV input is one that is compliant with EIA-861 and HDCP specifications. Check your TV or monitor’s user manual to find out if the TV or monitor’s DVI input is compliant with these specifications.

COMPONENT OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

R2R1

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

TYPE

DATA PORT

RGB OUT

(1080i/720p/480p)

DVI-HDTV OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

REMOTE

VCR

CONTROL

PHONE

JACK

SATELLITE

ANT IN

CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

S VIDEO

OUT

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver

Audio Out 1,2

Is used to provide analog audio signals to VCR, TV set, HD Monitor, or Hi-Fi System.

Digital Audio Out

Is used to connect a digital optical cable from the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the Dolby Digital

receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital audio enables the viewer to experience theater-quality sound using up to 5.1 audio channels when available audio in the broadcast.

Data Port

Can be used to communicate with certain compatible devices, such as Personal Video Recorders.

VCR Control

Is used to connect the VCR Controller cable to your receiver.

RF Remote

Is used to connect the RF Remote control antenna to your receiver.

Phone Jack

Is used to connect a phone line.

Satellite In

Is used to connect a satellite dish antenna to your receiver.

3-3. General Recommendations

You can connect the DIRECTV®HD Receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the following questions will determine the correct setup for you.

- What type of antennas do you have? Satellite dish, cable, and/or over-the-air antennas.

- What type of connectors does your TV or VCR have: Y/Pb/Pr, RGB, DVI-HDTV, S-VIDEO, A/V (RCAtype), or RF coaxial?

- Do you have an external audio or audio/video system? Consider integrating the DIRECTV HD Receiver into a home theater configuration to take advantage of the audio capabilities of your Dolby Digital

System (Digital) or Hi-Fi System (Analog).

- Does your TV have Y/Pb/Pr connectors? Use it to connect your TV to the DIRECTV HD Receiver. An Y/Pb/Pr connection provides a better picture than S-VIDEO, RCA-type video, or RF connections.

- Does your TV have an S-VIDEO jack? Use it to connect your TV to the DIRECTV HD Receiver. An S-VIDEO connection provides a better picture than RCA-type video or RF connections.

- Does your TV have RCA-type A/V connectors, but no S-video jack? Use your TV’s A/V connectors to connect your components. An A/V connection provides better picture and audio when compared to an RF connection.

Although there are numerous connections possible for optimum video and audio performance, try to follow the guidelines listed below when you hook up your components. Detailed h ook-up instructions are provided on the following pages.

Protect your components from power surges by turning off the component and unplugging power cords when you make connections. Protect your component from overheating by keeping the ventilation holes open and not stacking components.

Non-Satellite Sources Round Dish (Satellite A) Oval Dish (Satellite A, B) Oval Dish (Satellite A, B, C)

Analog TV HD Monitor (Y/Pb/Pr type) HD Monitor (RGB type) HD Monitor with HDCP (DVI-HDTV type)

VCR Digital Audio System Analog Hi-Fi System

23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30

31 33 34

To Antennas

To TV/Monitor

To A/V Systems

Connection

Component

Page

CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the power supply cord into a standard 120V, 60Hz AC power outlet.

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Non-Satellite Sources

Receiving Signals

1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV

HD Receiver using a coaxial

RF cable.

2. Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a

coaxial RF cable.

(1080i/720p/480p)

Antenna

Cable TV wall jack

COMPONENT OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

R2R1

TYPE

DATA PORT

RGB OUT

(1080i/720p/480p)

DVI-HDTV OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

REMOTE

VCR

CONTROL

PHONE

JACK

ANT IN

CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

S VIDEO

OUT

SATELLITE

3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Round Dish (Satellite A)

Receiving Signals

Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable.

Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable.

Connect the “Jack 1” of the dish antenna to the “SATELLITE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. (For proper dish installation, refer to the “Installer’s Guide” provided with your satel- lite dish antenna.)

Connect the “Phone Wall Jack” to “PHONE JACK” on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a phone cable.

(1080i/720p/480p)(1080i/720p/480p)

RGB OUT

DATA PORT

DVI-HDTV OUT

SATELLITE

TYPE

CABLE IN

ANT IN

OUT TO TV

COMPONENT OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

R2R1

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VCR

CONTROL

REMOTE

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

PHONE

JACK

VIDEO OUT

LNB Sat A

Dish

Jack 1

Phone wall jack

Antenna

Cable TV wall jack

NOTE

While you are subscribing to a DIRECTV

programming package, you can still view over-theair and cable TV programs, if you make connections to the over-the-air and/or cable jacks.

NOTE

A triple LNB multi-satellite dish with a SAT C LNB is required to receive all DIRECTV

High-Definition programming, along with this DIRECTV HD Receiver.

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B)

Receiving Signals

Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable.

Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable.

Connect the “Jack 1” of the multi-switch to the “SATELLITE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. (For proper dish installation, refer to the “Installer’s Guide” provided with your satellite dish antenna.)

Connect the “Phone Wall Jack” to “PHONE JACK” on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a phone cable.

(1080i/720p/480p)

NOTE

While you are subscribing to a DIRECTV

programming package, you can still view over-the-air and cable TV programs, if you make connections to the over-the-air and/or cable jacks.

NOTE

A triple LNB multi-satellite dish with a SAT C LNB is required to receive all DIRECTV

High-Definition programming, along with this DIRECTV HD Receiver.

Cable TV wall jack

Antenna

LNB Sat A

ANT IN

CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

S VIDEO

OUT

LNB Sat B

Dish

5x4 Multi-switch

Output

COMPONENT OUT

VIDEO OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

AUDIO OUT

R2R1

TYPE

DATA PORT

RGB OUT

(1080i/720p/480p)

DVI-HDTV OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

REMOTE

VCR

CONTROL

PHONE

JACK

SATELLITE

Phone wall jack

3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B, C)

Receiving Signals

Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable.

Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable.

Connect the “Phone Wall Jack” to “PHONE JACK” on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a phone cable.

(1080i/720p/480p)(1080i/720p/480p)

RGB OUT

DATA PORT

DVI-HDTV OUT

SATELLITE

TYPE

CABLE IN

ANT IN

OUT TO TV

COMPONENT OUT (1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

R2R1

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VCR

CONTROL

REMOTE

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

PHONE

JACK

VIDEO OUT

Phone wall jack

LNB Sat B

LNB Sat C

LNB Sat A

Dish

5x4 Multi-switch*

Output

Antenna

Cable TV wall jack

NOTE

While you are subscribing to a DIRECTV

programming package, you can still view over-the-air and cable TV programs, if you make connections to the over-the-air and/or cable jacks.

NOTE

A triple LNB multi-satellite dish with a SAT C LNB is required to receive all DIRECTV

High-Definition programming, along with this DIRECTV HD Receiver.

* Sat C may also be connected via a SAT B/SAT C combiner with a 4x4 multi-switch (not supplied by Sony).

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

3-5. TV Connection - Analog TV

TV Viewing

Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable.

Connect the “AUDIO OUT” and “VIDEO OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “A/V IN” jack on your TV using RCA-type cables.

(1080i/720p/480p)

Cable TV wall jack

Antenna

ANT IN

CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

Analog TV

ANT.IN V R

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

R2R1

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

LNB Sat A

COMPONENT OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

LNB Sat C

LNB Sat B

Dish

5x4 Multi-switch

Output

DATA PORT

PHONE

JACK

SATELLITE

RGB OUT

TYPE

(1080i/720p/480p)

DVI-HDTV OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

REMOTE

VCR

CONTROL

Phone wall jack

3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (Y/Pb/Pr type)

TV Viewing

Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable.

Connect the “COMPONENT OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “COMPONENT IN” jacks of your TV using RCA-type cables. (The “TYPE” switch must be set toward the “Y/Pb/Pr” jacks.)

Connect the L/R “AUDIO OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the L/R “AUDIO IN” jacks on your TV using RCA-type cables.

(1080i/720p/480p)

Cable TV wall jack

Antenna

ANT IN

CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

ANT.IN Y Pb PrLR

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

R2R1

AUDIO OUT

HD-Ready TV

COMPONENT OUT (1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

TYPE

LNB Sat A

DATA PORT

RGB OUT

(1080i/720p/480p)

DVI-HDTV OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

LNB Sat C

REMOTE

VCR

CONTROL

5x4 Multi-switch

Output

SATELLITE

PHONE

JACK

LNB Sat B

Dish

Phone wall jack

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (RGB type)

(1080i/720p/480p)(1080i/720p/480p)

RGB OUT

DATA PORT

DVI-HDTV OUT

SATELLITE

TYPE

CABLE IN

ANT IN

OUT TO TV

COMPONENT OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

R2R1

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VCR

CONTROL

REMOTE

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

PHONE

JACK

VIDEO OUT

HD-Ready TV

ANT.IN Y Pb PrLR

Phone wall jack

LNB Sat B

LNB Sat C

LNB Sat A

Dish

5x4 Multi-switch

Output

Antenna

Cable TV wall jack

TV Viewing

Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable.

Connect the “RGB OUT” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “RGB IN” jack of your TV using VGA-type connector. (The “TYPE” switch must be set toward the “RGB/DVI-HDTV” jacks.)

Connect the L/R “AUDIO OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the L/R “AUDIO IN” jacks on your TV using RCA-type cables.

Note : The RGB OUT jack supports 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats.

3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (DVI-HDTV type)

TV Viewing

Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable.

Connect the “DVI-HDTV OUT” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “DVI-HDTV IN” jack of your TV using DVI -type connector. (The “TYPE” switch must be set toward the “RGB/DVI-HDTV” jacks.)

Connect the L/R “AUDIO OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the L/R “AUDIO IN” jacks on your TV using RCA-type cables.

Note: For best access to high-definition programming from DIRECTV, connect the DVI-HDTV output to a DVI-HDTV input on your high-definition TV or monitor. A DVI-HDTV input is one that is compliant with EIA-861 and HDCP specifications. Check your TV or monitor’s user manual to find out if the TV or moni- tor’s DVI input is compliant with these specifications.

(1080i/720p/480p)(1080i/720p/480p)

RGB OUT

DATA PORT

DVI-HDTV OUT

SATELLITE

TYPE

CABLE IN

ANT IN

OUT TO TV

COMPONENT OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

R2R1

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VCR

CONTROL

REMOTE

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

PHONE

JACK

VIDEO OUT

HD-Ready TV

ANT.IN L R

Phone wall jack

LNB Sat B

LNB Sat C

LNB Sat A

Dish

5x4 Multi-switch

Output

Antenna

Cable TV wall jack

DVI-HDTV IN

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

3-6. VCR Connection

(1080i/720p/480p)

TV Viewing

Refer to Section 3-5, ‘TV Connection’.

VCR Recording

1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your VCR using a

coaxial RF cable.

2. Connect the “AUDIO OUT” and “VIDEO OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “A/V IN” jack on your

VCR using a RCA-type cable. (If your VCR is equipped with an S-Video jack, use the “S-Video” jack)

Note: The OUT TO TV and VIDEO OUT(480i) 1,2 jacks are always available no matter what display format

is selected.

Cable TV wall jack

Antenna

ANT IN

CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

S VIDEO

OUT

VCR

ANT.IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

R2R1

LNB Sat A

V L R

COMPONENT OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

DATA PORT

RGB OUT

TYPE

(1080i/720p/480p)

DVI-HDTV OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

LNB Sat C

5x4 Multi-switch

Output

PHONE

REMOTE

JACK

VCR

CONTROL

SATELLITE

LNB Sat B

Dish

Phone wall jack

3-6. VCR Connection - VCR Controller

Connect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer and Rec feature to automatically operate your VCR. See “VCR Control Setup “ on page 111 for information about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to work with your VCR.

1. Connect the VCR Controller to the VCR CONTROL jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

2. Place the VCR Controller under and in front of the VCR. The VCR controller must extend just in front of the

infrared sensor of the VCR.

Note: If the infrared sensor is not marked on your VCR, shine a flashlight into the front panel of the VCR to locate the sensor.

(1080i/720p/480p)

RGB OUT

DATA PORT

DVI-HDTV OUT

SATELLITE

TYPE

CABLE IN

ANT IN

OUT TO TV

COMPONENT OUT (1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

R2R1

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VCR

CONTROL

REMOTE

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

PHONE

JACK

VIDEO OUT

VCR (front view)

VCR (side view)

1/2" to 1"

IR Sensor

VCR Controller

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio System

Dolby Digital®Connection

1. Connect the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” jack on the DIRECTV

HD Receiver to the “SPDIF IN”

jack on your Dolby Digital or Pro Logic

decoder using a digital optical cable.

(A digital optical cable is not supplied.)

(1080i/720p/480p)

RGB OUT

DATA PORT

DVI-HDTV OUT

SATELLITE

TYPE

CABLE IN

ANT IN

OUT TO TV

COMPONENT OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

R2R1

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VCR

CONTROL

REMOTE

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

PHONE

JACK

VIDEO OUT

SPDIF IN

A/V Receiver

NOTE

To enjoy Dolby Digital audio when it is available in a broadcast, set the HD Receiver’s Digital Output to the Dolby Digital setting (see section 8-12).

3-7. Audio connection - Analog Hi-Fi System

Hi-Fi System Connection

1. Connect the Left and Right “AUDIO OUT” jacks of the DIRECTV

HD Receiver to the Left

and Right “INPUT” jacks on your Hi-Fi audio system.

(1080i/720p/480p)

NOTE

When viewing a digital broadcast with Dolby Digital

audio, you will be able to hear the broadcast’s audio from the analog audio left and right jacks. However, a digital audio con- nection to a Dolby Digital audio receiver is required to enjoy Dolby Digital audio with up to

5.1 channels.

ANT IN

DIGITAL

Analog stereo amplifier

AUDIO IN

Audio cables

CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT OUT

VIDEO OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

AUDIO OUT

R2R1

TYPE

DATA PORT

RGB OUT

(1080i/720p/480p)

DVI-HDTV OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

3-8. Remote Control RF Antenna Connection

The DIRECTV®HD Receiver can be used with the supplied remote control RF (radio frequency) antenna and remote control that allow you to control your receiver from outside a cabinet or from another room within your home.

RF Antenna connection

Plug the remote control RF cable into the RF REMOTE connector on the DIRECTV Receiver rear panel.

Extend the cable and place the antenna in the desired location To achieve the best operating range from the remote control, position the antenna as high and as far away from metal objects as possible.

Before using the Remote Control RF Antenna, the Remote Control Setup menu must be set to “RF Type” (see section 8-24).

Note : Do not place the RF antenna directly on top of the DIRECTV HD Receiver or any other metal object. For best results, place the RF antenna in a visible location.

(1080i/720p/480p)

Remote Control RF Antenna

COMPONENT OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

R2R1

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

TYPE

DATA PORT

RGB OUT

(1080i/720p/480p)

DVI-HDTV OUT

(1080ii/720p/480p/480ii)

ANT IN

CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

S VIDEO

OUT

REMOTE

VCR

CONTROL

PHONE

JACK

SATELLITE

4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL

4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver

Power

Turns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off.

Access Card and RESET button Door

The Access Card is the means by which DIRECTV controls the distribution of its services. The card must be inserted into the access card slot at all times to enable reception of satellite signals. The RESET button resets the HD Receiver.

Display Window

Shows DIRECTV HD Receiver status : Current output format, interface type, and channel number. Also displays artist and song information of satellite music-only channels.

Remote Control Sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

FORMAT

Sets the output resolution to either native, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, variable 1, variable 2, variable 3, or Auto DVI formats. Choose the best display format for your TV. (Refer to Section 2-3, ‘Display Formats’)

INFO

Shows station and program information in the banner shown at the top of the screen. To remove the banner, press the button again or wait for 10 seconds. You can also change the Audio language, when available, by pressing “

FG”.

MENU Shows the main menu on the screen. You can return to normal viewing by pressing the EXIT button.

GUIDE

Shows the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ screen that shows you a program schedule containing a list of current and future programs. You can also access the Advanced Program Guide via the main menu (DIRECTV Guide). You can return to normal viewing by pressing the EXIT button. The Guide is only available with satellite service.

SELECT

If the main menu is displayed, pressing the SELECT button will activate the selected MENU item. If the SELECT button is pressed while you are in normal viewing, the information banner will be displayed.

EXIT

Clears all on-screen displays and returns to normal viewing from any menu.

Arrow Key (CH +/-)

Allows you to navigate on-screen menus and to adjust the system settings and preferences. Use the arrow keys to move to a menu option and then use the SELECT button to access it.

1080i

720p

480p 480i

DVI

RGB

BPR

Display format indicator

Standby mode indicator Multi function indicator

Display interface indicator

4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL

4-2. Using the Remote Control

POWER buttons

Turn on and off the DIRECTV

HD Receiver and TV. To operate your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control (see section 4-3).

SLEEP button

Sets the TV to turn off automatically after a certain amount of time (if your TV has a compatible Sleep feature). To operate your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control (see section 4-3.).

MUTING button

Mutes the TV volume. Press again to restore the volume. To operate your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 40.)

FUNCTION buttons

Select the equipment (TV or SAT) that you want to operate. The indicators light up to show which device the remote control is operating. To operate your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 40.)

TV/VIDEO button

Switches between the various inputs of your TV. To operate your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 40.)

PIC MODE button

Switches between the Picture Mode settings of compatible TVs. To operate your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 40.)

0-9 and ENTER buttons

Change channels directly and enter numerical values in on-screen displays.

• (dot) button

Use with the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels (for example, 2-1, if available).

GUIDE button

Opens the Program Guide, showing ALL channels.

FAVORITE button

Opens the Favorite List.

INFO button

Opens the program information display for the current program.

MUTING

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP TV

FUNCTION

POWER

SAT

PIC MODE

FREEZE

SIGNAL WIDE

HELP CC

CODE SET

FLIP OPEN

FAVORITE

RM-Y822

ENTER

GUIDE

PREV CH

CHVOL

MODE

4-2. Using the Remote Control

MENU button

Opens the main Menu.

CH (channel) +/- buttons

Changes channels. When a program guide is open, pressing the CH button pages through the guide channels.

Joystick (“ ”)

Moving the joystick up, down, left and right moves the highlight in onscreen displays. Press the joystick to select the highlighted item.

VOL (volume) +/- buttons

Adjust the volume of your TV. To operate your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control (see section 4-3.)

EXIT button

Closes on-screen displays.

PREV CH button

Changes channels to the previously tuned channel.

FREEZE button

Freezes the current image. With digital video sources, pressing a second time enlarges the image. Pressing again restores the live video.

WIDE MODE button

Changes the aspect ratio options of the DIRECTV

HD Receiver. When you view a picture with a wide (16:9) aspect ratio in 480i or 480p format, the button changes the WIDE MODE options to Letterbox, Cropped or Squeezed. When you view a picture with a standard (4:3) aspect ratio in 720p or 1080i format, the button changes the WIDE MODE options to Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom or CINE- Zoom. When you view a picture with a wide (16:9) aspect ratio in 720p or 1080i format, the button temporarily changes the WIDE MODE options to Standard, Expand, or Shrink. Detailed descriptions of WIDE MODE options are given in section 2-4 or in the WIDE MODE section of the Preferences menu.

CC (Closed Caption) button

Changes the Digital Caption options and the Closed Caption options of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. The digital caption mode and the closed caption mode can also be selected in the Preferences menu. You can also change the date of the Advanced Program Guide™ by pressing the CC button when the Guide is displayed.

POWER

SAT

PIC MODE

ENTER

GUIDE

PREV CH

MODE

SLEEP TV

MUTING

FUNCTION

TV/VIDEO

FLIP OPEN

FAVORITE

FREEZE

SIGNAL WIDE

HELP CC

CODE SET

RM-Y822

CHVOL

4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL

4-2. Using the Remote Control

HELP button

Opens the on-screen Help menu when no other on-screen displays are open. You can also see the help description of a menu item when that menu is open by pressing and holding the HELP button.

SIGNAL button

Shows the signal strength of the current digital channel or satellite channel. The signal strength may be improved by adjusting the over-the-air antenna or satellite dish antenna as directed by the antenna installation instructions.

CODE SET button

Allows you program the remote control to operate your TV and other audio/video equipment (see page 40).

POWER button

Turns on and off other devices in your home theater selected with the AV1/AV2/DVD/AMP switch. To operate other home theater devices, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 40).

VCR/DVD control buttons

Operate VCR and DVD basic functions such as play, pause, stop, fast wind, rewind and record. To operate your VCR or DVD player, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 40).

AMP VOL (amplifier volume) +/- buttons

Adjust the volume of your audio receiver. To operate your audio receiver, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 40).

DVD navigation and select buttons

Allow you highlight and select items in DVD menus. To operate your DVD player, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 40).

DVD MENU button

Opens the menu system of the current DVD. To operate your DVD player, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 40).

FORMAT button

Changes the video format that is output from the DIRECTV

HD Receiver. Depending on the type of monitor that the DIRECTV HD Receiver is connected to, the available formats may include : native, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, variable 1, variable 2, variable 3 and Auto DVI.

AV1/AV2/DVD/AMP switch

Sets the remote to operate other devices in your home theater. To operate other home theater devices, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 40).

INSIDE PANEL

POWER

SAT

PIC MODE

ENTER

GUIDE

PREV CH

MODE

SLEEP TV

MUTING

FUNCTION

TV/VIDEO

FLIP OPEN

FAVORITE

FREEZE

SIGNAL WIDE

HELP CC

CODE SET

RM-Y822

CHVOL

MUTING SLEEP TV

REC

DVD MENU

ENTER

FORMAT

FAVORITE

POWER

SAT

AMP

VOL

4-3. Programming the Remote Control

The RM-Y822 remote control is a universal remote control that can be programmed to control most TV, VCR, DVD and Amp models of the brands that appear on section 4-4.

1. Find the code(s) for the brand of the device you want to operate with this remote control.

You can find these codes on section 4-4.

2. Press the CODE SET button.

The function indicator begins flashing. If you are setting codes for more than one VCR type, move the device switch to either the AV1 or AV2 position.

3. Press the 0-9 buttons to input the brand code, then press the ENTER button.

The function indicator goes off, and the remote is set up to operate that device.

4. Test the remote control.

Press the POWER button for that equipment, then press other operation controls such as the CH+/- buttons. If the device does not respond to the remote control, repeat from step 2 and enter a different brand code in step 3.

NOTE

See section 8-24 for instructions on selecting IR or RF type control.

4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL

4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components

TV Codes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 101

Admiral (M. Wards) 102, 114, 109

ABC 112

Bell & Howell (M. Wards) 114, 109, 138

Broksonic 103, 112

Craig 122, 123, 120, 121

Croslex 111

Curtis Mathis 103, 119, 123

Daewoo 135, 136, 103

Daytron 116 143

Dynasty 113

Emerson 122, 113, 120, 121, 123, 103, 115

Fisher 125

General Electric 102, 118, 103, 107

Goldstar 103, 113, 112, 130

Hitachi 131, 113, 103, 132

JCPenny 103, 102, 130, 107

JVC 128, 129

KTV 133, 113, 103, 123, 134

Loewe 111

LXI (Sears) 102, 103, 111, 125, 119, 112

Magnavox 111, 112, 113, 107

Mitsubishi/MGA 124, 103, 112

NEC 103, 112

Panasonic 118, 116, 117, 107

Philco 111, 118, 109

Philips 111

Pilot 103

Pioneer 137, 118, 119

Portland 103, 108

Quasar 110, 107

Radio Shack 102, 112, 124, 123

RCA/Proscan 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108

Samsung 126, 112, 113, 103

Sanyo 125

Scott 123, 112

Sharp 114, 113, 115

Singnature 2000 (M. Wards) 114, 109

Sylvania 111, 112, 108

Symphonic 123, 139

Technika 109

Toshiba 119, 114

Vidtech 131, 103, 112

Wards 113, 103, 115, 112

Zenith 108, 110

VCR Codes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301, 302. 303

Aiwa 338

Audio Dynamics 314, 347

Bell & Howell (M. Wards) 330, 343

Broksonic 317, 319

Canon 309, 308

Citizen 332

Curtis Mathis 304, 338, 309

Daewoo 341, 312, 309

DBX 314, 336, 337

Dimensia 304

Emerson 319, 320, 316, 317, 318, 341

Fisher 330, 334, 335, 333

Funai 338

General Electric 329, 304, 309

Go Video 322, 339, 340

Goldstar 332

Hitachi 306, 304, 305, 338

HQ 315

Instant Replay 309, 308

JCPenny 309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336, 337

JVC 314, 336, 337

Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337

LXI (Sears) 323, 305, 333, 334, 330, 335, 338

Magnavox 310, 308, 309

Marantz 314, 336, 337

Marta 332

Memorex 309, 335

Minolta 305, 304

Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326

Multitech 325, 338, 321

NEC 314, 336, 337

Olympic 309, 308

Optimus 327

Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307

Pentax 305, 304

Philco 308, 309

Philips 310, 308, 309

Pioneer 308

Quasar 306, 308, 309

RCAProscan 309, 305, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313

4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components

VCR Codes (Continued)

Manufacturer Code

Realistic 309, 330, 328, 324, 338

Sansui 314

Singer 315

Samsung 322, 313, 321

Sanyo 330, 335

Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324, 325, 326

Sharp 327, 325, 328

Shintom 315

Signature 2000 (M. Wards) 336, 327

Sylvania 310, 308, 309, 338

Symphonic 338

Tashiro 332

Tatung 314, 336, 337

Teac 314, 336, 338, 337

Technics 309, 308

Teknika 338, 342

Toshiba 312, 311

Wards 327, 328, 335, 331, 332

Yamaha 330, 314, 336, 336, 337

Zenith 331

DVD Codes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 601, 617, 621

JVC 606

Magnavox 603, 607, 608

Panasonic 604, 609, 610

Philips 603, 607, 611, 612

Pioneer 605, 613, 614

RCA 602

Samsung 615, 616

Toshiba 603, 618

Zenith 619, 620

AMP (Amplfier) Codes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 501, 521

Aiwa 524

Bose 522, 523, 524

B&K 525, 526

Carver 519, 538

Denon 516, 517, 518, 527, 528, 529

Fosgate 532

Haitai 504

Harmon Kardon 519, 530, 531, 532

JVC 506, 507, 508, 533

Kenwood 504, 505, 534, 535, 536

Magnavox 537, 538, 542

Marantz 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542

McIntosh 520

NAD 539

Nakamichi 543, 544, 545

Onkyo 512, 513, 546, 547, 548

Panasonic 549, 550, 551, 552

Pioneer 502, 503, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558

Sansui 538

Sharp 534

Technics 509, 510, 511

Yamaha 514, 515, 559, 560, 561

IMPORTANT: Check your TV owner’s manual for the prefered or required video format. The appropriate format should be set using the FORMAT button on the front panel of the DIRECTV

HD Receiver. If the correct format is not selected, the on-screen display and video may not appear correctly or may not appear at all. If an image does not appear, check the Format setting (see section 2-3).

When you turn on the DIRECTV

HD Receiver for the first time, you will be asked if you want

to set up DIRECTV

programming.

If you have chosen to subscribe to DIRECTV programming (or service), you should initialize the system according to section 8-7.

If you do not have a dish, you should select “NO”. This means you can receive only off-air and cable broadcasts (analog & digital).

Although this setup process will be displayed only once, you can change your selection at any time in the future using the DIRECTV Initial setup menu.

If you have chosen to subscribe to DIRECTV service, you should contact DIRECTV at 1-800DIRECTV (or 1-800-347-3288) and order programming.

When you order programming, you need to know your access card number. To get this number, press MENU on the remote control, then select SYSTEM on the Menu. Select System Test on the screen, and you will see the Access Card Identifier. Another way to find the number is by taking out the access card and referring to the number written on it.

5. INITIAL SETUP

6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner

6. BASIC OPERATION

The Channel Banner appears whenever you tune to a new channel or press the INFO button on the remote control while viewing a program. It displays channel and program information in the banner shown at the top of the screen. To remove the banner, press INFO again, EXIT or wait for 10 seconds.

The icons in the Channel Banner represent the status or availability of important features. The icons will be highlighted when the feature is active or available, as provided by the broadcaster and service provider. The information available on the Channel Banner is described below.

Time (Program start and finish(duration))

Channel Logo

Rating Channel Number

High-Definition

Message

Lock

Date

Program Description Input Source

Dolby Digital

Closed Caption

Alternate Audio

6. BASIC OPERATION

6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner

Input Source Icon (DIRECTV)

Indicates from which source the current program signal is being received. The DIRECTV

HD Receiver can

receive a signal from ANT, ANT/Digital, CABLE or DIRECTV.

Lock Icon ( )

Indicates that the parental or spending limit lock system is activated (see section 8-19).

Alternate Audio ( / )*

DIRECTV and digital channels sometimes provide multiple audio tracks, often in a different language. When multiple audio tracks are available, the Alternate Audio icon changes its appearance to indicate that you can select one of those audios by pressing “

FG” buttons.

Message Icon ( )

Indicates that your DIRECTV HD Receiver has messages from DIRECTV. The message icon will appear in the channel banner to indicate that a new message has arrived or there are unread messages in the box.

HD Icon ( )*

Indicates that the current program is broadcast in the HD format.

Doby Digital

Icon ( D )*

Indicates that the currently selected audio track is Dolby Digital

audio and may contain up to 5.1 channels

depending on the broadcast.

CC Icon ( )*

Indicates that the current program contains the closed caption data service.

Channel Logo

Displays the logo of the current satellite channel. If a channel logo is not available, the channel name will be displayed instead.

Channel Number

Displays the current channel number.

Start and End Time*

Displays the start time and end time of the current program.

Rating*

Displays the rating of the current program.

Date

Displays the current date and time.

Program Description*

Displays a brief description of the current program (if available).

Category*

Displays the genre of the current program.

* Items are based on information provided by the broadcaster or service provider. Occasionally incorrect information may be provided. For example, a service such as “HD” may be available even if the icon is not highlighted, or a service such as “Alternate Audio” may not be available even if the Icon is highlighted.

ENGLISH

6-2. Accessing Favorite Channels

The favorite list appears on the TV screen when you press the FAVORITE button on the remote control. It enables you to quickly access up to 50 favorite channels that were chosen in the Edit Channel section of the Setup menu or directly added in the Favorite guide as described below. The favorite list consists of the channel logos or channel numbers. If the logo of a certain channel is not available, the channel number is displayed instead.

You are also able to add or delete the logo of a channel on the favorite list by pressing the INFO button on the remote. A dialog box will ask what you want to do with the highlighted logo area: you can replace the highlighted logo area with the current channel, or delete it.

You can easily move the highlight on the favorite list using “

DEF G ” on the remote control. The

next page is accessible by using CH +/– button on the remote. You can tune to a favorite channel by pressing “”. Or the EXIT button on the remote will clear the favorite list and take you back to the current channel.

Scroll Bar

6. BASIC OPERATION

6-3. Freeze Screen

Pressing the FREEZE button freezes the current image. Pressing the FREEZE button again enlarges the digital video image. The image can then be scanned vertically and horizontally. Pressing the FREEZE button once again returns the image to live video.

FREEZE Mode Screen

Multi-Freeze Mode Screen

NOTE

The Multi-Freeze mode is only available for digital channels.

6-4. Subscription to DIRECTV®programming and ANT/CABLE-Only operation

The DIRECTV®HD Receiver is designed to receive signals from DIRECTV, ANT and/or CABLE sources. If you are a DIRECTV customer, you can enjoy programming provided by DIRECTV.

You can also receive the analog and digital over-the-air broadcasts, with the benefit of the Advanced Program Guide™ which is an integrated electronic program guide. The Advanced Program Guide provides program listings and information on analog and digital channels from over-the-air local stations as well as DIRECTV channels. You can easily navigate and tune to hundreds of channels from various signal sources with the Advanced Program Guide.

If you don’t subscribe to DIRECTV

programming, however, the function of the DIRECTV HD Receiver will be limited to receiving signals only from ANT and/or CABLE. You can still enjoy HD services provided by over-the-air digital broadcast along with the conventional analog broadcast. Without the DIRECTV service, however, no electronic program guide is available.

7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide™

7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™

The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ contains schedule and program information for all DIRECTV

channels. The Advanced Program Guide also provides local over-the-air channels information including both conventional analog and digital channels, if you receive satellite service.

Helping you to find a program easily and conveniently, the Advanced Program Guide allows you to view schedule and descriptive program information for the channels. The receiver offers 10 different channel lists: ALL, CUSTOM, FAVORITE and CATEGORY (MOVIES, SPORTS, SPECIALS, SERIES, NEWS, MY CATEGORY 1 and MY CATEGORY 2). You may edit the CUSTOM and FAVORITE channel lists to customize and design your favorite channels, respectively. In addition, you can easily find specific programs by using the CATEGORY search of KEYWORD search functions. An explanation of each channel list is described in Section 7-2.

You can bring up or exit the Advanced Program Guide in several ways.

To bring up the Advanced Program Guide:

- Press the GUIDE button on your remote control. or

- Press the MENU button on the remote control and select the DIRECTV menu. Several options

will appear. Choose the Guide option (MENU ➝ DIRECTV ➝ Guide).

To exit the Advanced Program Guide:

- Press the EXIT button to return to the last channel you were tuned to.

- When any currently broadcasted program is highlighted, pressing “” will make the guide screen disappear and tune to that channel.

In the Advanced Program Guide, you can also show or hide Guide menu.

To show or hide Guide menu:

- Press the GUIDE button on your remote control in the Advanced Program Guide. The panels on the left disappear and you can see the Guide menu. The first press shows the Guide menu at the far left. Pressing the button a second time makes the Guide menu disappear.

7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen

The on-screen guide maintains ten different channel lists, each of which shows you only those channels and programs that belong to that channel list. The meaning and generation of each channel list is described below

Note: When viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the items below in the Guide menu (see section 7-1).

ALL

As the default guide type when pressing the GUIDE button, the ALL category shows program listings for all channels to which you may subscribe. The guide shows DIRECTV

channels that your dish antenna can receive, and over-the-air channels that you have selected to add into the channel list during the initial setup procedure. Program details for non-satellite channels may not be available depending on the satellite service provider.

CUSTOM

Shows the program listings that belong to the CUSTOM channel list. You can customize the CUSTOM channel list by hiding channels from the ALL channel list that you do not wish to view (see section 8-8).

FAVORITE ( )

Shows program listings only for those channels in the FAVORITE channel list. You can generate a FAVORITE channel list, which is a short list of channels you tune to most frequently, by setting a favorite

icon to the channels from the menu sequence MENU ➝ SETUP ➝ Favorite/Ch. Edit (see section 8-8).

CATEGORY (MOVIES/SPORTS/SPECIALS/SERIES/NEWS)

Lists only Movies/Sports/Specials/Series/News programs from channels in the All channel list. The DIRECTV

HD Receiver generates the list automatically based on the category information for pro-

grams appearing within the next few hours in the Advanced Program Guide™.

MY CATEGORY 1/ MY CATEGORY 2

Shows only user-defined programs. You can edit MY CATEGORY 1, MY CATEGORY 2 list from the

menu sequence GUIDE ➝ MY CATEGORY ➝ EDIT (see section 7-8).

7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™

7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen

The guide screen also provides two search menus:

CATEGORY

Searches for programs that belong to a given category. The DIRECTV HD Receiver first shows you currently applicable categories and allows you to search for programs in that category (see section 7-8).

KEYWORD

Searches for programs that have or are related to a specific keyword. You can choose a keyword for program titles or credit titles (for example, actor/actress, director, writer, awards, etc.) (see section 7-9).

When accessing an on-screen guide, you will always return to the guide menu, one of the ten channel lists or one of the two search menus, that you have previously viewed.

NOTE

After first installing satellite service, it may take several hours before all program information is fully available in the Advanced Program Guide™.

7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™

The Advanced Program Guide™ is operated based on a simple and straightforward “Highlight and Select” process.

1. Use “

DEF G ” on your remote control to navigate the guide screen.

2. Press “” to select or execute the highlighted menu or function.

The on-screen guide shows you program listings for six channels within an one and one half hour time slot. For example: 6:00-7:30. In order to view a list of future programs or other channels, you may continuously press “

DEF G ” to scroll horizontally or vertically. This may take a

while to reach a specific channel or program, if the channel or program is listed far from the currently highlighted program. The Advanced Program Guide thus offers you shortcuts to minimize your effort in navigating channels and time slots.

Line Scrolling

You can reach other time slots or channels that are currently hidden from the screen using the arrow buttons “

DEF G ”. Move horizontally to reach other time slots and move vertically to

reach other channels.

Page Scrolling

You can move through channels faster by scrolling page by page with the CH +/– buttons on the remote control. Each button stroke scrolls one page up or down.

Date Scrolling

Pressing the CC button on the remote control to jump to the Date Change Box. Alternatively, you can move the highlight to the Date Change Box and change the date to jump to the time slot of that day. Pressing “

FF” button will show you a previous 6 hours guide.

NOTE

Press the GUIDE button to return immediately to the guide menus, the left-most column of the guide screen. This is very useful when the highlight is located far from the current time and you want to return to the guide menus.

7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™

7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™

Direct Jumping

You can quickly jump to a page that contains a specific channel by directly entering a channel number using the digit buttons “0~9” on the remote control. Pressing “” following the digit button strokes will move to the channel immediately.

Picture In Guide view

You can preview the highlighted channel in the Picture In Guide at left-top window. You can also quickly jump to a Picture In Guide window by pressing PREV CH button on remote control. The press moves the highlight to the Picture In Guide at the left-top. Pressing ‘CH +/-’ button take you to another TV channel. Pressing the ‘’ button take you to TV viewing.

NOTE

7-4. Selecting a Program

The top region of the guide screen displays the schedule and program information of the currently highlighted program. You can also see other detailed information about the program by pressing the INFO button.

When you select the highlighted program by pressing “”, what happens or appears next depends on whether the highlighted program is currently on-air or scheduled in the future, and whether or not it is a pay per view program.

Current Program / non Pay Per View

If the selected program is a current free-of-charge program, you will directly tune to the program.

Current Program / DIRECTV

Pay Per View

If the selected program is a current pay per view program, you will be asked if you want to purchase this program.

Future Program / non Pay Per View

If the selected program is scheduled in the future and is not a PPV, you will be offered a dialog box that enables you to reserve this program for watching. If you select Timer option in the Guide menu, this program is put on the Timer/Record List and you will be reminded by a message at the topleft corner of the screen 10 seconds before its airing time.

Future Program / DIRECTV

Pay Per View

If the selected program is a pay per view program scheduled in the future, you will also be asked if you want to purchase this program. Once you confirm the purchase, this program is put on the

Purchase list. You can view the Purchase list from the menu sequence Menu ➝ DIRECTV ➝

Purchase List and cancel any purchase on the list anytime before its airing time.

A continuous connection to a land-based phone line is required to perform this function with your remote control. (Note: Pay per view programs can only be purchased within 24 hours of the program times.)

7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™

7-5. Getting More Program Information

Pressing the INFO button will display available additional information about the highlighted program. Depending on the broadcaster and service provider, information may include actor and role relationships, original material, production studio, the date on which the program was first shown, and so on.

To display program details:

Move the highlight to a desired program using “

DEFG

” on the remote control.

Press the INFO button on the remote control to display the available additional information.

To move the highlight to the left menu bar, press “F” on remote control. And to return to the additional information box, press “

”.

To view this TV program, move the highlight to the left menu bar, move the highlight to the “View” menu, located on the left side of the additional information box, and press “”.

7-5. Getting More Program Information

If you want to check any other broadcasting schedules for this same program, move the highlight to the “Showings” menu, located on the left side of the additional information box, and press “”.

To return to the previous guide screen, Move the highlight to the “Back” menu, located on the left side of the additional information box, and press “”.

7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™

7-6. Setting a Timer/Record Event for Future Viewing

If you want to view a program scheduled in the future, you can put that program on the Timer/Record List so that program will be automatically tuned.

A timer event will automatically tune to the selected channel at the selected time. A Record event will also turn on the DIRECTV

HD Receiver if it is turned off and will automatically control your VCR to

record the program if the VCR Controller is correctly set up (see sections 3-6 and 8-23).

Timer/Record Events may also be manually set through the menu (see section 8-5).

To schedule a future viewing :

1. Move the highlight to a future program you want to watch using “

DEF G ” on the remote control.

2. Press the “” button on the remote control to display the available additional information.

3. Pressing “

F ” will move the highlight to the “Timer” menu, located on the left side of the additional

information box, and press “”.

4. A dialog box will appear for your review.

5. Move the highlight to the “OK” option in the dialog box and press “” to confirm.

6. The program name will be preceded by the Timer mark. If you want to cancel any reservation, execute

the menu sequence MENU ➝ DIRECTV ➝ Timer/Record List and press “” when the highlight is

on the reservation.

NOTE

A reminder message will appear at the top-left corner of the screen 10 seconds before the reserved program actually starts. The receiver will automatically tune to the program if you do not cancel it.

Pay per view programs can only be purchased within 24 hours of the program times.

7-7. Purchasing DIRECTV®Pay Per View Programs

If you subscribe to DIRECTV®programming, you may preview pay per view movies on channel 200, the DIRECTV promo channel, to determine if you would like to purchase them.

To purchase Pay Per View (PPV) programs:

1. From the program guide, press INFO button to see the detail information of selected program.

If this program is a pay per view program, “PURCHASE” menu will be appear at left-menu. Selecting the “PURCHASE” menu will show you the dialog box.

2. Move the highlight to the right to “Buy” in the dialog box and press “”.

Another pop-up box will be displayed to verify your purchase. (A continuous connection to a land based phone line is required to order PPV with your remote control.)

7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™

7-8. Searching for Programs by Category

You can search for specific programs by their categories. The category information of each program is provided by the Advanced Program Guide™ so that you can choose one of them to search for matching programs. You can also set a search range to One Day or One Week. In the search result, one program may have multiple showings in different channels and/or in different time slots.

Note : You can also specify an user-defined category using “MY CATEGORY”.

To search programs by Category :

While viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the Guide menu.

Highlight the SEARCH in the guide menu. Pressing “” will show search sub-menu. Select Category sub-menu and press “”. The Category Search screen consist of two columns: the first column from the left shows the category names, and the right column lists programs resulting from a category search.

Move the highlight to the category column. If a category has sub-category, the arrow (G) mark will be displayed at the left side. Pressing ““ will move to the sub-category list. When the highlight is on the selected category name, pressing ““ will move the highlight to ‘Search’ button. Pressing “” again will start the searching process.

The program resulting from the search will be listed in the right column. The highlight goes to the top program on the list and its program information will be displayed at the top region of the guide screen. You can see program information on each program by moving the highlight using “

”.

In the result column, pressing “D” will move the highlight to the top-most tab. You can select one of tab menus (Program, Channel and Adver. tab ). Selecting Program tab will show searched programs, selecting Channel tab will show searched Channels and selection Adver. tab will show searched Advertisements.

(Note : If the result list is too big and it is difficult to navigate the list, press FAVORITE button on the remote control. It will show the ‘Quick Jump’ pop-up box, and is easy to move to some location of the total list.)

If you choose a program and press “”, the detailed information screen will be displayed.

7-8. Searching for Programs by Category

When you search for programs by category, you can also use the user-defined “MY CATEGORY” feature. You may specify two user-defined categories. One is the “MY CATEGORY1” and the other is the “MY CATEGORY2”. These

categories can also be modified in the EDIT menu (in the guide menu → My CATEGORY → EDIT).

Note : You can also specify an user-defined category using “MY CATEGORY”.

To search programs by MY CATEGORY :

While viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the Guide menu.

Highlight the MY CATEGORY in the guide menu. Pressing “” will show search sub-menu. Select EDIT sub-menu and press “”. The My Category Edit screen consist of two columns: the first column from the left shows the cate- gory names, and the right column shows the selected category name.

Select the MY CATEGORY1 or MY CATEGORY2 using “FG”. And move the highlight to the category column. If a category has sub-category, the arrow (

) mark will be displayed at the left side. Pressing “” will move to the sub-cat- egory list. When the highlight is on the selected category name, pressing “” will move the highlight to ‘Save’ but- ton. Pressing “” again will modify the “MY CATEGORY1” or the “MY CATEGORY2”.

If you select the “MY CATEGORY1” or the “MY CATEGORY2”, the guide screen will list only user-defined programs in the All channel list.

7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™

7-9. Searching for Programs by Keyword

You can also search for programs by keywords which can be found in program titles or credit titles such as actor/actress name, director name, etc.

To search programs by keyword:

While viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the Guide menu.

Highlight the SEARCH in the guide menu. Pressing “” will show the search sub-menu. Select the “Keyword” sub-menu and press “”. The Keyword Search screen consists of two columns: the first col-

umn from the left is the key input box, and the right column lists programs resulting from a keyword search.

3. Enter a word using the on-screen keyboard. Highlight a letter first and press “” to type it in.

4. While entering a word, the ‘Candidate’ pop-up box will show eight candidate keywords. Press 0-9 but-

ton on the remote control to enter a word quickly.

5. When a word is completed or even when only a partial word is typed in, you may move the highlight

to the Search button with “

G ”. And press “” to begin searching.

6. The programs resulting from the search will be listed in the right column. Program information will be

displayed at the top region of the guide screen. You can see program information on each program by moving the highlight using “

DE”.

8. If you choose a program and press “”, the detail information screen will be displayed.

8-1. Accessing the On-screen Menu

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In the menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. To navigate the menu levels, you will see “” or “

G ” on the right side of the menu label to help you go to the

next level.

To bring up and exit the Menu: Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the menu. A second press of the MENU button or a press of the EXIT button will take you back to TV viewing.

To go to the next level:

Press “” or “

G ” on the remote control.

To go back to the previous level:

Press “

F ” or MENU button on the remote control.

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8-2. The Structure of the On-Screen Menu

DIRECTV

SETUP

AUDIO

PREFERENCE

LOCK

SYSTEM

Guide Purchase List Messages Timer/Record Timer/Record List Initial Setup

Auto Program Manual Ch. Add Favorite/Ch. Edit Clock Out to TV Hook-up Help

Digital Output Audio Mode Audio Language Dolby Digital

Wide Mode DTV Caption DTV Caption Style Closed Caption Advanced Auto Demo

Lock System Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating – Children TV Rating – General Spending Limit

System Info System Test Replace Card VCR Control Setup Remote Control

8-3. Managing Program Purchases

Purchase List

Shows a history of recently purchased programs and displays upcoming DIRECTV

Pay Per View pur-

chases.

Upcoming DIRECTV

Pay Per View purchases can be canceled. You may do this by selecting the pro-

gram. A pop-up screen will ask you if you want to cancel the program.

If you select a past DIRECTV

Pay Per View purchase, you can see each charge of the PPV programs

you purchased and viewed.

To review programs in the Purchase List:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Select the DIRECTV®menu by pressing “”on the remote control.

Scroll down to the Purchase List using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “ G” to scroll the purchase list.

Press “F” to return to the previous level or press the

EXIT

button on the remote control to return to TV

viewing.

NOTE

CAM: Conditional Access Module, usually referred to as the access

card. A removable, electronic subassembly provides conditional access control of the subscriber terminal.

CAM Slot No: The CAM slot number indicates which slot the purchase occupied. A satellite service provider customer service representative may use these slot numbers to help resolve billing issues.

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8-4. Checking the Messages

Allows you to view the messages that are sent from DIRECTV. For example, you may receive a message requesting your attention to a new service or special program offering.

To check the Messages:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Select the DIRECTV®menu by pressing “” on the remote control.

Scroll down to the

Messages

menu using “EE”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G” to select a mail item from the list.

Press “” and the full text of the mail will be displayed in the pop-up dialogue box.

Select “Delete” on the pop-up box if you want to delete it.

Press “F” to return to the previous level or press the

EXIT

button on the remote control if you want to

return to TV viewing.

NOTE

The Message icon will be displayed in the Channel Banner only when at least one unread message is in the mail list.

8-5. Setting a Timer/Record Event

Allows you to set up a timer or record event manually. You can see the event list in the

Timer/Record List menu (DIRECTV ➝ Timer/Record List). You can also set a one time

Timer/Record event in the Guide (see section 7-6).

A Timer event will automatically tune to the selected channel at the selected time. A Record event will also turn on the DIRECTV

HD Receiver if it is turned off and will automatically control your VCR to record the program if the VCR Controller is correctly set up (see sections 3-6 and 8-23).

To add a program to the Timer/Record List

Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Select the DIRECTV®menu by pressing “” on the remote control.

Scroll down to the Timer/Record menu using “E”.

Press “G” or “”. The pop-up dialogue box will be displayed.

Select a Type option, either Timer or Record. Then select a Channel, Date, Time, Duration and Repeat options.

Pressing “” will show the confirm dialogue box. Press “” again.

After adding a program, you can check the new item in the Timer/Record List (see next page ‘8-6. Modifying a Timer/Record Event’. )

Press MENU button to return to the previous level or press the EXIT button on the remote control if you want to return to TV viewing.

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8-6. Modifying a Timer/Record Event

The Timer/Record List shows the programs you have reserved in the Guide menu or in the Timer/Record menu. You may cancel any program in the list by selecting the program. You may also modify any event in the list that was created in the Timer/Event menu.

To modify or delete a program in the Timer/Record List:

Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Select the DIRECTV®menu by pressing “”on the remote control.

Scroll down to Timer/Record List using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G” to select a program from the list.

Press “” and the pop-up dialogue box will be displayed.

Select “Delete” in the pop-up box if you want to cancel, then the highlight will return to the list. Or Select “Modify” in the pop-up box if you want to modify type, channel, date, time, duration and repeat options. The Timer/Record dialogue will appear for modification.

(Note : If the program was reserved in the Guide menu, “Modify” can not be selected.)

Press “F” to return to the previous level or press the EXIT button on the remote control if you want to return to TV viewing.

8-7. Initializing the System

About Initial Setup

The DIRECTV

HD Receiver is capable of receiving three types of signals; ANT, CABLE and

DIRECTV

programming (if you are a DIRECTV customer). Initial Setup lets you initialize your

system to function properly with your dish antenna.

Setup Wizard

Will provide a guided sequence from dish selection (step1) to channel setup (step 5).

Step 1. Dish Setup

As a first step, you should select one of three dish setup modes ( Manual Selection / Auto Detection /No Dish ). Manual Selection allows you to select the correct dish type among three different types available; Round Dish for Satellite Network A only, Oval Dish for Satellite Networks A and B, or Oval Dish for Satellite Networks A, B, and C. For advice on selecting a dish that will provide the services that you desire, contact DIRECTV (1-800-DIRECTV) or your local DIRECTV retail expert. If you already have a dish, refer to its user’s guide to determine its type. To receive all available HD programming, you should install and select the Oval dish type (Oval dish (Sat A, B, C)).

The Auto Detection feature will help you select your dish if you are unsure of your dish type.

If you are not a DIRECTV customer and want to view programming only from Antenna/Cable, then select the No Dish Mode.

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8-7. Initializing the System

To Select your dish type in Manual Selection:

Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Select the DIRECTV®menu by pressing “” on the remote control.

Scroll down to Initial Setup using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G” to choose Setup Wizard.

Select the Manual Selection option and press “”.

In the Manual Selection screen, select your dish type using “D”,”E”.

Press “” to move to the next step of the initial setup.

Step 2. Dish Positioning

Your Location provides the coordinates of elevation, azimuth, and tilt based upon your ZIP code. Elevation is the up/down angle of the dish. Azimuth is the side-to-side direction, while tilt is the circular rotation of the dish itself around the pointing axis. Full instructions for the installation of your dish are provided with your satellite dish antenna.

To enter your location:

Enter your ZIP code using the digit buttons on the remote control.

Press “” to show the elevation, azimuth and tilt. Point your dish properly with the azimuth, elevation and tilt values given.

Press “” to move to the next step of the initial setup.

8-7. Initializing the System

Step 3. Signal Strength

Depending on the Dish Type you have selected, the Signal Strength menu shows you up to three signal strength bars for Satellite Networks A, B, and C, in order to help you adjust the dish to the correct position with the elevation, azimuth, and tilt values obtained from the Your Location menu. While the maximum signal strength is 100, there will be no apparent difference in picture quality between signal strengths of 60 to 85. The higher the signal, the less likely you are to experience picture quality degradation during adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain or snow. A transponder is a receiver/transmitter on the satellite. It receives signals from DIRECTV and retransmits them to your dish. The DIRECTV

HD Receiver is capable of displaying the signal

strength of most transponders by using the following method.

To see the signal strength:

Move the highlight to select the desired satellite using “

”.

Set an each transponder using “

”

Press “” to move to the next step of the initial setup.

NOTE

Depending on your location in the United States, certain transponders may not be available. It is normal for the signal strength level of a few transponders to be at zero.

NOTE

If you have selected an Oval Dish and SAT B and/or SAT C do not display a signal strength on any transponder, recheck your dish installation or perform Step 1: Dish Setup again.

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8-7. Initializing the System

Step 4. Add Local Network

Adds program information for channels available over the air (terrestrial) in a selected local area as defined by the satellite service provider. You can select two distinct areas by ZIP code to view the channels being broadcast from both areas. This is useful if you live between two major broadcast centers and are capable of receiving signals from both. After this Channel Setup process, the channel list of over the air stations will be added to the guide.

To Add Local Network:

If you want to add over the air digital and analog channels to your guide, select “YES”.

Note: If you select “NO”, you don’t need to do the following process.

Press “” if your ZIP code is correct for the primary local channels. The channel search progress will be shown.

If the ZIP code is missing or incorrect, select the ZIP code for your city using “E”and pressing “”.

If you want to add secondary local channels from another area, enter a secondary ZIP code using the digit buttons on the remote control and press “”.

Repeat steps 2 to 4.

Press “” to move to the next step of the initial setup.

Press “F” to return to the previous level or press the EXIT button on the remote control if you want to return to TV viewing.

Note : The Add Local Network feature only adds station and program information to the guide. Depending on your location, such stations may be received by connecting an antenna to the ANT IN jack (see section 3-4).

If off-air digital and analog channel data is selected “YES”, then some local analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) channels may appear in the GUIDE for which reception may be poor or not viewable. To hide these channels, refer to section 8-8 Managing Channels and section 7-2 Advanced Program Guide™.

8-7. Initializing the System

Step 5. Create Channel list

The Setup wizard will show the summary screen of the setup sequence.

The next page will create the channel list automatically.

After the Setup Wizard process is completed, press the “” button on the remote control to finish the Initial Setup.

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8-7. Initializing the System

Dish Setup Status

Shows the dish type and up to two distinct areas by ZIP code.

To see the dish setup status:

Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Select the DIRECTV®menu by pressing “” on the remote control.

Scroll down to the Initial Setup menu using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G” to select Dish Setup Status.

Move the highlight to Dish Setup Status and press “”. The Dish Information dialogue box will be displayed.

Press “F” to return to the previous menu.

8-7. Initializing the System

Dish Positioning

Provides the coordinates of elevation, azimuth, and tilt based upon your ZIP code. Elevation is the up/down angle of the dish. Azimuth is the side-to-side direction, while tilt is the circular rotation of the dish itself around the pointing axis. Full instructions for the installation of your dish are provided with your satellite dish antenna.

To enter your location:

Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Select the DIRECTV®menu by pressing “” on the remote control.

Scroll down to Initial Setup using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G” to select Dish Positioning.

Move the highlight to Dish Position and press “”. The positioning dialogue box will be dis- played.

Enter your ZIP code using the digit buttons on the remote control.

Press “” to show the elevation, azimuth and tilt. Point your dish properly with the azimuth, elevation and tilt values given.

Press “F” to return to the previous menu.

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8-7. Initializing the System

Signal Strength

Depending on the Dish Type that is selected, the Signal Strength menu shows you up to three signal strength bars for Satellite Networks A, B, and C, in order to help you adjust the dish to the correct position with the elevation, azimuth, and tilt values obtained from the Your Location menu. While the maximum signal strength is 100, there will be no apparent difference in picture quality between signal strengths of 60 to 85. The higher the signal, the less likely you are to experience picture quality degradation during adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain or snow. A transponder is a receiver/transmitter on the satellite. It receives signals from DIRECTV and retransmits them to your dish. The DIRECTV

HD Receiver is capable of displaying the signal

strength of most transponders by using the following method.

To see the signal strength:

Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Select the DIRECTV®menu by pressing “” on the remote control.

Scroll down to Initial Setup menu using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G” to select Signal Strength.

When the highlight is on the Signal Strength, press “”. The signal strength dialogue box will be displayed.

Move the highlight to select the desired transponder and satellite.

Press “F” to return to previous menu.

NOTE

Depending on your location in the United States, certain transponders may not be available. It is normal for the signal strength level of a few transponders to be at zero.

8-8. Managing Channels

Auto Program (Channel Search)

Automatically finds all channels (both analog and digital) available through the antenna and cable inputs, and stores all the active channels in the channel list. Inactive or weak channels may not appear in the list. In that case, add missing channels manually in the Manual Ch. Add menu. The channel list created here can be seen in the Favorite/Ch. Edit menu.

To scan the channels with the antenna:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Setup

menu by pressing “”.

Auto Program will be automatically highlighted.

Move the highlight to the right with “G” to display the channel find box.

Select “Start” button and press “” and the moving yellow bar will indicate the progress scan- ning the channels. When the scanning process begins, “Start” will change to “Next”. If you press “Next”, the scanning of the current signal source will be ignored and the scanning of the next signal source will proceed.

When the scanning is completed, the scanned result will be displayed.

Press the

EXIT

button on the remote control if you want to return to TV viewing.

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8-8. Managing Channels

Manual Ch. Add

Manually adds a channel to your channel list without rescanning all the channels again. Auto Program may not pick up every channel that is available on Air and Cable. Therefore, it may be necessary for you to add channels manually using this feature.

Note :The Manual Channel Add feature is not available in ANT/CABLE mode. Use the Auto Program and Favorite/Ch Edit menus to add channels in the ANT/CABLE mode.

To add the channels missed in your channel list:

Press the

button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Setup

menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to

Manual Ch. Add

using “

”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G” to display the channel add box.

Enter the channel number desired using the digit buttons on the remote control.

Press “” and the pop-up box of the result will be displayed.

Press the

EXIT

button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

Note : Over-the-air local digital channels (ATSC) may have different channel assignments than their analog (NTSC) broadcast counterparts.

8-8. Managing Channels

Favorite/Ch. Edit

The default channel list is made in the Auto Program menu. Favorite/Ch. Edit allows you to create two other types of channel lists; custom list and favorite list. A custom list can be created by toggling each channel on or off with

“”

. Once a channel is highlighted, you will be able to see whether the channel is current-

ly shown or hidden by referring to the small window at the top-left corner of the screen.

To create your own favorite list, with up to 50 favorite channels, press the FAVORITE button on the remote control when a channel is highlighted.

To edit the channel list:

Press the

button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the Setup menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to Favorite/Ch. Edit using

“E “.

Press “ G” to display the channel editing screen.

To create a custom list:

1. Use “

DEFG

” to move the highlight on the channel editing menu.

2. Choose “Shown” or “Hidden” by pressing “”. The screen shown at the top left will indicate if the highlighted channel is shown or hidden.

To create a favorite list:

1. Use “

DEFG

” to move the highlight on the channel editing menu.

2. Choose “Favorite” or “No Favorite” using the FAVORITE button on the remote control.

Press the

button to return to the previous screen or press the

EXIT

button on the remote control to

return to TV viewing.

NOTE

Use the

“

Show All” button to show all the channels.

Use the “Hide All” button to hide all the channels.

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8-8. Managing Channels

8-9. Setting the Clock

Clock (Auto)

Enables adjustment of the time zone and activation of daylight savings time. Normally, your clock is set using signals transmitted by DIRECTV.

To set auto clock:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Setup

menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to Clock using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Select your time zone by pressing “G” continuously.

Scroll down to Daylight Saving and press “G” to switch daylight saving on or off.

If you want to reset the clock, scroll up again to “Auto Set” and press “”.

Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

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8-9. Setting the Clock

Clock (Manual)

Enables you to set the time manually in the ANT/CABLE Only Operation.

To set manual clock:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Setup

menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to Clock using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Use “DE” to move the highlight in the entry boxes.

Enter the number by using the digit buttons on the remote control.

Press “F” to return to the previous screen or press the

EXIT

button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

8-10. Setting Default Signal Out

Output Channel

If you use the OUT TO TV jack, select channel 3 or 4 to send RF signal from your DIRECTV

HD Receiver to your TV. Your TV must be tuned to the selected channel to display the picture.

Loop Through

A signal from CABLE IN or ANT IN jacks is passed through to the OUT TO TV jack when your HD receiver is in the standby (power off) mode.

To set Out to TV settings of the DIRECTV HD Receiver:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Setup

menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to

Out To TV

using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Select your output channel to Channel 3 or Channel 4 by pressing “

”.

Select your default signal source to Antenna or Cable by pressing “

”.

Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

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8.11 Hook-up Help

Graphically depicts possible ways to connect the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to your dish antenna and other components. Since the connection that is best for you depends on the components in your system, keep in mind that an alternative connection may also be possible.

To see Hook-up Help:

Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Setup

menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to Hook-up Help using “E”.

Press “G” to display the Hook-up Help diagrams. Seven possible hook-up connections will be shown.

Scroll up and down the hook-up figure options shown to determine the correct connections for your sys-

tem.

Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen or press the

EXIT

button

on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

8-12. Setting the Audio

Digital Output

If you are using an external audio system that supports Dolby Digital

audio, select Dolby Digital audio mode. If you are using an external audio system that has a PCM only decoder, select PCM (Digital). If you are not using an external audio system, select OFF.

Do not select the Dolby Digital setting if connecting to an audio system that is not capable of decoding Dolby Digital audio. Doing so may cause the audio receiver to create high-pitched noise that could potentially cause harm to audio equipment.

To set the digital audio mode:

Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Audio

menu by pressing “”.

Digital Output will be automatically highlighted.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Select one of the three options and press “” to return to the previous level.

Press the

EXIT

button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

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8-12. Setting the Audio

PCM (Digital)

Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) decoders support L/R stereo only. If selected, audio outputs are decoded and transmitted to the Digital Output (SPDIF) in PCM mode.

Dolby Digital

Audio

Dolby Digital

audio, formerly known as Audio Coding 3rd Generation or 5.1 channel audio, is a coding technique that provides up to five independent, full frequency response audio channels and one low frequency bass channel. Dolby Digital signals are available only when provided by the broadcaster.

NOTE

Refer to section 2-5 to see more detailed information.

NOTE

Please make sure that your A/V amplifier supports Dolby Digital decoding, as not all A/V amplifiers support 5.1 decoding.

8-12. Setting the Audio

Audio Mode

Allows you to choose the default audio mode when a program is broadcasting in analog format. When you view a program broadcast in mono, you will hear only mono sound, even though Stereo mode is set. When Second Audio Program “SAP” mode is set, the program’s sec- ond audio program is broadcast in mono, if provided.

To Set the Analog Audio Mode:

Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Audio

menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to Audio Mode using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Select one of the three options and press “” to return to the previous level.

Press the

EXIT

button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

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8-12. Setting the Audio

Audio Language

If available, allows you to hear a program in other languages if the program is broadcast in digital format. You may select a language while you are viewing a program by selecting an option on the audio language box in the channel banner and pressing

“DE”

repeatedly to

select the desired language.

To set the digital audio language:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Audio

menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to

Audio Language

using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Select one of the eight language options and press “” to return to the previous level.

Press the

EXIT

button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

8-12. Setting the Audio

Dolby Digital®Audio

Allows you to choose a Dolby Digital

audio mode according to which analog audio output port you use to adjust the adequate audio level. If you connect audio line output to your TV, select ‘Line Mode’. If you use the OUT TO TV port to connect to your TV, select ‘RF Mode’.

To set the Dolby Digital

Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the Audio menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to Dolby Digital using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Select the Line Mode or RF Mode option and press “” to return to the previous level.

Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

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8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio

Allows you to choose the screen format. When you view a high-definition picture using the video 480i or 480p output format, you can choose Letterbox, Cropped or Squeezed. When you view a standard-definition picture using the 720p or 1080i output format, you can choose Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom or Cine-Zoom. When you view a high-definition picture using the 720p or 1080i output format, you can temporarily choose Standard, Expand, Shrink. (Refer to section 2-4 Normal and Wide Format Signals.)

Choosing the screen format of your TV:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Preference

menu by pressing “”.

Wide Mode will be automatically highlighted.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Select one of the options and press “” to return to the previous level.

Press the

EXIT

button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

Note : The WIDE MODE button on the remote control may also be used to toggle through the available aspect ratio settings of the current content and output format.

8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio

Modes for viewing high-definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FORMAT IS 480i OR 480p MODE :

Letter Box

Use for a picture with an original 16:9 aspect ratio (in a wide format). Letterbox mode will shrink the picture to fill the screen, with black/gray (or blank) bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen.

Cropped

Use for a picture filling the entire screen by cropping (removing) the left and right portions of the picture.

Squeezed

Use for a full picture filling the entire screen with no black/gray bars. The picture in a 16:9 format will be horizontally adjusted or squeezed to fit the 4:3 ratio monitor. This setting can also be useful when used with 16:9 aspect ratio monitors or with 4:3 aspect ratio monitors that have a “16:9 enhancement” feature.

Modes for viewing standard definition content (4:3) WHEN OUTPUT FORMA

T IS

720p OR 1080i MODE :

Normal

Use for a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 monitor, with black/gray bars appearing at the left and right sides.

Wide

Use for a picture adjusted horizontally (in a linear proportion) to fill the entire screen.

Panorama

Use to adjust a picture in a non-linear proportion (more at both sides) to create a spectacular view.

Zoom

Use when you want to fill the entire screen with no black/gray bars appearing. The image will be altered both horizontally (stretched) and vertically (cropped). The top and bottom portions of the picture will be cut.

CINE-Zoom

Use to adjust zooming. The picture can be adjusted in multiple steps to provide the best display for many program formats on your display device.

NOTE

The correct aspect ratio for programming in the 480i and 480p formats from the Video 1/2, S-Video and Component outputs can be automatically set by Sony Hi-Scan™ TVs when using the TV’s 16:9 Enhanced feature (ID1).

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8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio

Modes for temporarily viewing high-definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FORMAT IS IS 720p OR 1080i MODE :

Standard

Choose when you want to view a picture with no adjustment.

Expand

Choose when you want to view a picture in the 16:9 ratio size. The picture will be horizontally adjusted or expended to fit 16:9 ratio. Left and right portions of the picture will not be shown.

Shrink

Choose when you want to view a picture in the 4:3 ratio size. The picture will be horizontally adjusted or squeezed to fit 4:3 ratio. Black or gray bars will show at the left and right side

Aspect Ratio Summary

Program Format Output Format Available Aspect Ratio

SD(480i/p) 4 x 3 SD(480i/p) 4 x 3 No Adjustment Options

HD(720p/1080i) 16 x 9 SD(480i/p) 4 x 3 Letter Box, Cropped, Squeezed

SD(480i/p) 4 x 3 HD(720p/1080i) 16 x 9 five Aspect Ratio controls

(Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom, Cine-Zoom)

HD(720p/1080i) 16 x 9 HD(720p/1080i) 16 x 9 three temporary Aspect Ratio

controls (Standard, Expand, Shrink)

NOTE

The aspect ratio setting changes both the high-definition outputs (Component, RGB/DVI-HDTV) and the standard-definition outputs (Video 1/2, S-Video, Out to TV). When using a VCR or DVR to record programming from the standard definition outputs, make sure the correct aspect ratio is selected.

8-14. Setting Digital Caption

Allows you to select a mode for displaying Digital Caption Data. In the Digital Caption Service, Services 1-6 typically represent different Language Services, if available.

Service 1

Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service. This service contains the verbatim, or near-verbatim captions for the primary language being spoken in the accompanying program audio.

Service 2

Service 2 is designated as the Secondary Language Service. This service contains captions in a secondary language which are translations of the captions in the Primary Caption Service.

Services 3-6

The other services are not pre-assigned. It is up to the discretion of the individual caption provider to utilize the remaining service channels.

To set Digital Caption:

Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the Preference menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to Digital Caption using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Select one of options and and press “” to return to the previous level.

Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

NOTE

If both digital caption and closed caption are selected, only the digital caption will be selected. The digital caption can also be selected using the CC button on the remote control.

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8-15. Setting Digital Caption Style

Allows you to customize the caption style to your preference by allowing you to change: Font, Edge Type, Color, etc.

Note : If the Style setting is “Set By Program” the captions will appear as defined by the program provider.

To set DTV Caption Style:

Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the Preference menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to DTV Caption Style using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G” to move to the caption style box.

Select each value from Style to Edge Color. Move the highlight using “

”, and Select a value of each option with “

”.

7. Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to the previous level. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

8-16. Setting Closed Caption

Allows you to select a mode for displaying analog Closed Caption Data. In the Analog Caption Service, Captions 1-4 display program’s dialog, and Text 1-4 display for a data service information. (Note : Closed Captions will appear only when they are provided by the broadcaster.)

Caption1 (CC1)

CC1 is the primary caption service that synchronizes the captioning language with the sound, used by most broadcasters. The captioning is displayed in the same language as the program’s dialog.

Caption2 (CC2)

CC2 is the special non-synchronous caption service that does not need to be in sync with the sound and may provide simplified captioning, which is usually delayed.

Caption3 (CC3)

CC3 serves as an alternate captioning service channel. The captioning is often a secondary language translation such as French, Spanish, simplified English or displayed at a slower rate.

Caption4 (CC4)

CC4 is another special non-synchronous caption service that does not need to be in sync with the sound and may provide simplified captioning, usually delayed.

Text1-4

Text1-4 usually display information at the bottom position and is used for a data service, generally not program related.

To set Closed Caption:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Preference

menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to Closed Caption using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Select one of options and and press “” to return to the previous level.

7. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

NOTE

If both digital caption and closed caption are selected, only the digital caption will be selected. The closed caption can also be selected using the CC button on the remote control.

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8-17. Advanced

Advanced Setup

Allows you to configure special settings such as the background matte color for wide aspect ratio programming, the channel banner time-out period and the contrast range of DVI output.

To set advanced Setup Menu:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Preference

menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to Advanced using “E”.

Press “G” to display the Advanced Setup Menu screen.

Select your default background Matte Color which appears with certain aspect ratio settings with “

”.

Select a time-out duration for the Information banner either, ‘Short’ or ‘Long’.

Select a Banner style of “Small”, “Medium” or “Large” to be displayed when changing channels or pressing the INFO button.

Select each DVI Level between ‘Standard’ which is recomended for most TVs or ‘Expand’ which is recommended for most digital monitors.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to the previous level. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

8-18. Running Auto Demo

Shows you how to navigate through the on-screen menus of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.

To run Auto Demo:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Preference

menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to Auto Demo using “E”.

Press “G” to display the Auto Demo screen. The screen will run automatically.

Press “F” anytime to return to the previous screen or press the

EXIT

button on the

remote control to return to TV viewing.

8-19. Setting Locks

Lock System

Allows you to set up specific channels, ratings and spending limits through blocking schemes. Also allows you to activate or disable all of the lock schemes previously set up. A password is required to gain access to this menu if the lock system is activated. You can change the password by inputting a new password twice. When the system is unlocked, the Channel, Program Rating and Spending Limits are not effective.

To activate or deactivate the Lock System:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Lock

menu by pressing “”.

If unlocked, Lock System will be automatically highlighted, otherwise requires a password.

To lock the system:

1. Move the highlight to the right with “G ” in Lock On/Off box.

2. Switch On or Off by using “

G ” Whenever you switch the lock system on,

you need to enter the password as a reminder.

o set the password:

1. Move the highlight to the Set Password with “E”.

2. Enter the password by using the digit buttons on the remote control.

3. Enter the password again to verify the number.

Press “F” to return to the previous screen or press the

EXIT

button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

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8-19. Setting Locks

Block Channel

Blocks any channels that you do not want to view or that you do not want your kids to watch. If you tune in a blocked channel, a black screen with a pop-up screen will appear. You will have to enter the correct password to view the channel. Once you turn off the DIRECTV

HD Receiver, Block Channel will

automatically be reactivated.

To block channels:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the Lock menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to Block Channel using “E”.

Press “G” to display the Block Channel screen.

Use “

DEFG

” to move the highlight in the channel editing screen.

Toggle Blocked or Unblocked by pressing “”. The screen shown at the top left will indicate if the highlighted channel is blocked or unblocked.

Press “F” to return to the previous screen or press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

NOTE

When you tune to a blocked channel, a password is required for access.

The Channel Block feature should not be used as the only parental control. Since station assignments may change from time to time, controls such as rating and spending limits should always be used as the primary parental control. Additionally, the Channel Block settings may be reset if there is an interruption to the AC power (such as if set is unplugged or there is a power failure).

8-19. Setting Locks

Movie Rating

Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limit, as defined by the Motion Picture Association of America, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit applies only to movies shown on TV, not TV programs such as soap operas.

To block movie programs:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Lock

menu by pressing “”.

Scroll down to

Movie Rating

using “E”.

Select the level you want using “DE” and press “” to return to the previous level.

Press the

EXIT

button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

NOTE

MOVIE/MPAA rating G: General Audiences

All ages admitted. PG: Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned Some material may not be appropriate for children under 13. R: Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

NC-17: No one 17 and under admitted. X: No one 17 and under admitted.

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NOTE

The Lock feature relies on correct rating information to be provided by broadcaters and service providers. If broadcast rating information is missing or incorrect, the Lock feature cannot function as designed.

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