Zenith DTV1080 User Manual

High Definition (HD) Satellite Receiver DTV1080



Operating Guide

and Warranty

Introduction

Important Overview

Setup and Connections

Remote Control

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

Advanced Program Guide

Customization

EZ Help

TM

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WARNING

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

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

POWER CORD POLARIZATION

Caution:TO PREVENT ELECTRONIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Attention:Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la flche dans la born.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

This equipment, trade name Zenith, model number, DTV1080, 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 manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 68

• 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 regis-

tration 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 ve 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 com-

mission for information.)

• If trouble is experienced with this product, for repair or warranty information, please contact Zenith Electronics Corporation. If the product is caus-

ing 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.
COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:
Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069, USA • Phone: [phone]

CAUTION

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PRODUCT IN ANY WAY WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM ZENITH 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 TOBE 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. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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.

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1. Read Instructions

Read all of the safety and operating instructions
before operating the product.

2. Retain Instructions

Keep all safety and operating instructions for future
reference.

3. Heed Warnings

Follow warnings on the product and in the operating
guide.

4. Follow Instructions

Follow all operating and use instructions.

5. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall power outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water - for example,
near a bathtub, wash bowl, sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

8. Accessories, Carts and Stands

Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted sur­face or on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The product may slide or fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.

9. Transporting Product

Move product and cart combinations with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet must not be
blocked or covered. They are provided for ventila­tion, to ensure reliable operation, and to protect
from overheating. Never block openings by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar sur­face. Do not place the product in a built-in installa­tion such as a bookcase or rack unless proper venti­lation is provided or manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources

Operate product only from the type of power source
indicated on marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company. For prod­ucts intended to operate from battery power or other
sources, refer to the operating guide.

12. Power-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized alternat­ing-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit
into the power outlet only one way. If you’re unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an elec­trician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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13. Power-Cord Protection

Route power-supply cords so they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particu­lar attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is con­nected to this product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code (USA), ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information on grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit

connection to the grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
(See Figure.1 on reverse side for an example).

15. Lightning

For added protection for this product during
a lightning storm, or when product is left
unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to product due to
lightning and power line surges.

Antenna Lead-in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit
NEC Section 810-20

Grounding Conductors
NEC Section 810-21

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
NEC Art 250, Part H

Ground

Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Figure. 1

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16. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, take extreme care to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits,
as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
integral convenience receptacles, as this can
result in risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings, as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or shortout parts that could result
in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.

19. Heat

Keep product away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

20. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceil­ing only as recommended by the manufacturer.
The product may slide or fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult and serious damage to
the product.

21. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all ser­vicing to qualified service personnel.

22. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under
these conditions:

- If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

- If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the product.

- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

- If the product doesn’t operate normally by fol­lowing the operating guide. Adjust only those
controls covered by the operating guide;
improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and often requires extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.

- If the product has been dropped or cabinet has
been damaged.

- If the product exhibits a distinct change in per­formance.

23. Replacement Parts

When replacement part(s) are required, be sure
service technician has used replacement part(s)
specified by manufacturer or have same charac­teristics as original part(s).

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, elec­tric shock, or other hazards.

24. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that product is in proper oper­ating condition.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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 restric ­tions, you would need to connect SD interfaces to view the program.

With this receiver “Zenith DTV1080” and the proper satellite dish antenna, you may be able to
subscribe to local channels from DIRECTV in certain areas. Additional equipment may be
required in some markets. Check with your retailer or visit DIRECTV.com for information on
availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.

Programming subject to change must be physically located in the U.S to receive DIRECTVser­vice. 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 DIRECTVSystem hardware. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at
1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288)

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.

Safety Warning
Important Safety Instructions
Important Information
Table of Contents

1-1. A New World of Digital Entertainment
1-2. Main Features

2-1. Sending Signals
2-2. TV Signal Formats
2-3. Normal and Wide Format Signal
2-4. Audio Signals
2-5. On-Screen Display

3-1. Unpacking
3-2. Back Panel of the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver
3-3. General Recommendations
3-4. Connecting to Antennas
3-5. TV Connection
3-6. VCR Connection
3-7. Audio Connection

4-1. Using the Front Panel of the HD satellite receiver
4-2. Using the Remote Control
4-3. Progamming the Remote Control
4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components

6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner
6-2. Channel Surfing
6-3.

Subscription to DIRECTVProgramming and ANT/CABLE­Only operation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Important Overview

3. Setup and Connections

4. Remote Control

5. Initial Setup

6. Basic Operation

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7. Advanced Program Guide

8. Customization

9. EZ Help

Reference

7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide
7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide Screen
7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide



7-4. Selecting a Program
7-5. Getting More Information
7-6. Referring to EZ Help
7-7. Making a Remind List for Future Viewing
7-8. Purchasing Pay Per View Programs
7-9. Searching Programs by Category
7-10. Searching Programs by Keyword

8-1. The Structure of the On-screen Menu
8-2. The Hierarchy of the On-screen Menu
8-3. Previewing the Remind List
8-4. Managing Program Purchases
8-5. Checking the Mail Box
8-6. Initializing the System
8-7. Managing Channels
8-8. EZ Hook-up
8-9. Setting the Clock
8-10. Setting the Audio
8-11. Choosing the Aspect Ratio
8-12. Setting Closed Caption
8-13. Setting Default Signal Out
8-14. Setting the Digital TV Input
8-15. Running EZ Demo
8-16. Setting Locks
8-17. Testing the System
8-18. Upgrading Software
8-19. Replace Card

Product Specifications
Troubleshooting
Zenith Warranty

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1-1. A New World of Digital Entertainment

Welcome to the Zenith High Definition (HD) Satellite Receiver, an advanced digital satellite receiver
that showcases a new generation of digital entertainment.
Different from conventional analog broadcasts, digital broadcasts allow you to enjoy superior quality
video and audio right in your own home.
Your Zenith HD Satellite Receiverserves as a digital receiver that makes it possible to view digital pro­grams even on your analog TV, and has a Built-in DIRECTV System that delivers a variety of programs
available from DIRECTV through a satellite, if you are a DIRECTV customer.
The Advanced Program Guide

also enables you to access and view over-the-air broadcasts and cable

as well as DIRECTV



Programming.

1. INTRODUCTION

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Ultimate Entertainment

• A Wide Variety of Programs

Hundreds of channels are available from DIRECTV.

• Advanced Program Guide



Instant access to over three-day program listings including over-the-air (NTSC, ATSC) and satellite.
Ability to jump a day 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 HD satellite receiver.

• Screen Format Adaptability

Various screen formats are available including 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i.

• HD Formatted On-Screen Display

Advanced look and feel for the on-screen display menu and Advanced Program Guide

.

• Software Upgrade

Software upgrading from DIRECTV.

• ANT/CABLE Only Mode

Viewing analog/digital broadcasting through over-the-air antenna without subscribing to DIRECTV



programming.

Superior Performance

• Crisp Picture

High definition or resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

• Superior Sound

Sensational sound with Dolby Digital 5.1 channels.

Fingertip Convenience

• EZ Link

The Zenith HD Satellite Receiver can be controlled by the Zenith TV remote control through EZ Link
connection.

• EZ Help

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

• EZ Hook-up

The on-screen menus show connection schemes on the HD satellite receiver.

1-2. Main Features

2-1. Sending Signals

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2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW

Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior qual­ity video and audio. The Zenith HD Satellite Receiver enables you to take full advantage of
digital broadcasting. To fully enjoy it, you need to 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 catagories: 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 B 110 Sat C 119

TV

HD Receiver

Phone
Jack

Digital

Analog

signal

signal

Cable service

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2-2. TV Signal Formats

What makes HD digital signals (including SD signals) special is that they provide a high reso­lution and wide format, like a movie (16:9 TV aspect ratio). On the other hand, analog signals
have the standard or normal format (4:3 TV aspect ratio). Thus, you receive programs with two
distinct formats. Like a wide movie screen, the HD digital signals are formatted more like the
way we actually see; our field of vision is more rectangular than square. So, when we view
movies in a wide screen format, the image fills more of our field of vision yielding a stronger
visual impact.
HD digital program signals use smaller pixels that are closer together. In the area taken up by
a single pixel of a standard NTSC signal, HD digital signals will have four and a half pixels,
four times the detail. The more pixels in a given area, the better the picture.
Some NTSC 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 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.

Standards Comparison Table

Signal Format

Total Lines
Active Lines
Sound
Aspect Ratio
Max Resolution

Analog (NTSC)

HD Digital (ATSC/DIRECTV



)

1125
1080

Surround (5.1 ch)
16 : 9
1920 X 1080

525
480
Stereo (2 ch)
4 : 3
720 X 480

2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW

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2-3. Normal and Wide Format Signals

When you view a picture with a wide (16:9) aspect ratio with 480i or 480p mode of display for­mat switch in the rear panel, the button changes the screen format in the cycle of Letterbox,
Cropped, to Squeezed. When you view a picture with a normal (4:3) aspect ratio on a with 720p
or 1080i mode of display format switch, the button changes the screen format in the cycle of
Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, to Zoom2.

Normal Picture (4:3)

Output Format

No Adjustment Required

Wide Picture (16:9)

WHEN YOU SET THE DISPLAY FORMAT SWITCH TO SDTV (480I/480P)

Letter box

Choose when you want to view a
wide format (16:9) picture on a nor­mal screen 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.

antenna

Program Format

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2-3. Normal and Wide Format Signals

WHEN YOU SET THE DISAPLY SWITCH 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 bars will show at the left and
right sides.

Wide

Choose when you want evenly stretch the
width of a normal picture to fill a wide
screen to fill the entire screen. You may
find this setting useful for viewing 4:3 for­matted DVD pictures.

Panorama

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

Zoom1

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.

Zoom2

Choose when you want to view the picture
without distortion. Some of the top and bot­tom portions of the picture will be deleted.

Normal Picture (4:3)

Wide Picture (16:9)

Output Format (16:9)

No Adjustment Required

Adjustment

Required

antenna

2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW

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2-4. Audio Signals

Dolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channels

sub-woofer

right
speaker

left

speaker

surround

sound

speaker

surround
sound
speaker

Digital Audio Signals

The Zenith HD Satellite 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 HD satellite receiver to your audio system externally. HD digital signals use the
Dolby Digital audio encoding system - the same digital sound used in most movie theaters, on DVDs,
and in many home theater systems.
When you tune to a channel, the Zenith HD Satellite 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.)
Using the analog mode of the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver allows use of your Hi-Fi audio system
instead of the TV speakers. This usually results in substantially improved sound.

Dolby Digital, formally known as AC-3 for Audio Coding 3rd Generation or
“5.1” channel audio, is a coding technique that provides 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).
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) decoders support L/R stereo only. If select­ed, audio outputs are decoded and transmitted in PCM mode.

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The analog audio outputs may be used to drive an external audio system. 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 dia­log in another language such as French or Spanish, if provided on the broadcast.

A/V

OUT2

A/V

C

OUT1

Analog stereo amplifier

Audio cables

PB

PR

Analog Audio Signals

2-4. Audio Signals

2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW

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2-5. On-Screen Display

Advanced Program Guide

The Advanced Program Guide

is an on-screen listing of current and future programs that are

available from DIRECTV. The Zenith HD Satellite Receiver offers you a comprehensive pro­gram list that contains 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 APG.

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
“

DEFG” on the thumbstick of your remote control, and select it by pressing . The on-

screen menu also offers visual cues for easy guidance.

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2-5. On-Screen Display

EZ Help

First, certain features and terminology used in the on-screen menus require your basic under­standing to fully utilize their capabilities. The Zenith HD Satellite Receiver provides a power­ful feature called “EZ Help” that describes highlighted menu item to help you understand the
features. Press and hold the “Help (?)” button to display the “EZ Help”. Once you release the
button, it disappears from the screen.

Second, if you press the “Help (?)” button while you are viewing a program with no menus on

-screen, the Zenith HD Satellite 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. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

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3-1. Unpacking

Make sure you have received all these items listed below with the Zenith HD Satellite
Receiver.

DOLBY

DIGITAL

MENU

EXITGUIDE

ENTER

POWER

Batteries

Remote Control

Cables (6 items)

POWER

MODE

DIRECTV VCR AUX

TV DVD

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

ENTER

0

MUTE

VOL

SIGNAL FREEZE FLASHBK

GUIDE SURF

MENU

HELP

RECORD STOP L CHAP R CHAP

PAUSE REW PLAY FF

Pg Up
Pg Dn

CH

RATIO

CC/DATE

INFO

EXIT

s-Video Jack

Audio/Video Jacks

RF Jack

Digital Audio

Out Jack

Phone Jacks

AA
AA

Y PB PR

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3-1. Unpacking

HD satellite receiver

The Zenith HD Satellite Receiver is capable of receiving signals from the satellite dish, cable, and/or over­the-air antenna and sending the decoder signals into your TV.

Remote Control

In addition to the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver, the remote control can be programmed to control many
other Zenith and non-Zenith devices.

Batteries

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

S-Video Jack and Cable

An S-Video jack is provided on the HD satellite 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 excellent 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 HD satellite 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 HD satellite receiver
are labeled Antenna, Cable, Satellite and OUT TO TV. An RG-6 type coaxial cable is required for satellite
signal distribution.

Digital Audio Out Jacks and Cables

The optical cable and coaxial cable are used for connecting a Dolby Digital receiver. If you own a Dolby
Digital receiver that uses an optical cable input, use an optical cable to connect the HD satellite receiver
to that receiver.

Telephone Jack and Cord

The telephone line cord is required to connect your HD satellite receiver to a phone line. If you choose to
subscribe to DIRECTV



programming, this phone line is required to be connected.

Component Out Jacks and Cables

Component Cables are used to connect your HD satellite receiver to an industry standard Y PB PR compat­ible HD Monitor. A VGA cable can be also used to connect the HD satellite receiver to an industry-stan­dard RGB-compatible monitor Via the HD Monitor Out jack (not included in this package).

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3-2. Back Panel of the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver

Zenith HD Satellite Receiver Model DTV1080 Rear Panel

DISPLAY
FORMAT

A/V

OUT2

A/V

CALIB/EZ-LINK

OUT1

PB

PR

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3-2. Back Panel of the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver

Ant In

Is used to connect an over-the-air or terrestrial antenna, your cable TV outlet, or cable box.

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 Zenith HD Satellite Receiver and the TV. Decoded signals are
provided on channel 3 or 4 as selected in the menu. If the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver is in the stand­by mode, Cable or Antenna signals are provided as chosen in the Out to TV section of the Preference
menu.

A/V Out 1,2

Is used to provide baseband audio and video signals to VCR or TV set. A/V connections generally pro­vide picture quality that is superior to RF connections. For the highest quality picture connection, use
the S-Video jack if it is available.

Component Out

Is used to connect to either a Y/PB/PR-compatible or RGB-compatible HD monitor. Either three video
and two audio jacks for a Y/PB/PR monitor or a RGB jack for a RGB monitor need to be connected and
the selector must be set accordingly.

Display Format

Sets the output resolution to one of 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i formats. Choose the correct display for­mat for your TV.

Digital Audio Out

Is used to connect either a digital optical cable or a coaxial cable from the HD satellite receiver to the
Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital enables the viewer to experience theater-quality sound
using 5.1 audio channels.

EZ Link

Is the connection for the Zenith EZ Link.

Access Card

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 (on the rear panel of the receiver) at all times to enable operation
of the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver.

Phone Jack

Is used to receive certain premium services.

Satellite In

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

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3-3. General Recommendations

You can connect the HD satellite 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: S-VIDEO, A/V (RCA_type), or RF coaxial?

- Do you want to use your HD satellite receiver with your audio or video systems?

- Do you have an audio or audio/video system? Consider integrating the HD satellite 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 an S-VIDEO jack? Use it to connect your TV to the HD satellite 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 hook-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.

No Dish
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)

VCR
Digital Audio System
Analog Hi-Fi System

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To Antennas

To TV

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.

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3-4. Connecting to Antennas - No Dish

Receiving Signals

1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxial RF

cable.

2. Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack of the HD Satellite Receiver using
a coaxial RF cable.

Cable TV
wall jack

DISPLAY
FORMAT

A/V

OUT2

A/V

CALIB/EZ-LINK

OUT1

Antenna

PB

PR

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

Receiving Signals

1.

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

2.

Connect the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxial
RF cable.

3.

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

4.

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

Cable TV
wall jack

LNB
Sat A

Dish

1

Phone wall jack

DISPLAY
FORMAT

A/V

OUT2

A/V

CALIB/EZ-LINK

OUT1

Antenna

PB

PR

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

You will not be able to receive DIRECTV HD
programming with a Round dish.

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

Receiving Signals

1.

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

2.

Connect the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxial RF

cable.

3.

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

4.

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

DISPLAY
FORMAT

A/V

OUT2

A/V

CALIB/EZ-LINK

OUT1

Antenna

18V

4

3

2

1

Sat A ln

13V

LNB
Sat B

LNB
Sat A

Dish

18V 13V

Sat B ln

Phone wall jack

Cable TV
wall jack

Multi switch

PB

PR

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.

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

Receiving Signals

1.

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

2.

Connect the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxial RF cable.

3.

Connect the “Jack 1” of the multi-switch to the “SATELLITE IN” jack on the HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxi-

al RF cable. (For proper dish installation, refer to the “Installer’s Guide” provided with your satellite dish antenna.)

4.

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

18V

4

3

2

1

Sat A ln

13V

LNB
Sat B

LNB
Sat C

LNB
Sat A

Dish

18V 13V

Sat B ln

Phone wall jack

Cable TV
wall jack

Multi switch

DISPLAY
FORMAT

A/V

OUT2

A/V

CALIB/EZ-LINK

OUT1

Antenna

PB

PR

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.

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3-5. TV Connection - Analog TV

TV Viewing

1.

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

2.

Connect the “A/V OUT” jack on the HD satellite receiver to the “A/V IN” jack on your TV using RCA_type cables.

DISPLAY
FORMAT

A/V

OUT2

A/V

CALIB/EZ-LINK

OUT1

Antenna

Multi-switch

Analog TV

ANT.IN V L R

Cable TV
wall jack

Phone wall jack

PB

PR

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3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (Y/PB/PR type)

TV Viewing

1.

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

2.

Connect the "COMPONENT OUT" jacks on the HD Satellite 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.)

3.

Connect the L/R "COMPONENT OUT" jacks on the HD Satellite Receiver to the L/R "COMPONENT IN" jacks

on your TV using RCA_type connectors.

DISPLAY
FORMAT

A/V

OUT2

A/V

CALIB/EZ-LINK

OUT1

PB

PR

HD-Ready TV

Cable TV
wall jack

Antenna

Phone wall jack

Multi-switch

ANT.IN Y Pb Pr L R

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

DISPLAY
FORMAT

A/V

OUT2

A/V

CALIB/EZ-LINK

OUT1

PB

PR

HD-Ready TV

Cable TV
wall jack

Antenna

Phone wall jack

Multi-switch

ANT.IN Y Pb Pr L R

TV Viewing

1.

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

2.

Connect the "COMPONENT OUT" jacks on the HD Satellite Receiver to the "COMPONENT IN" jacks of your

TV using RCA_type cables. (The "TYPE" switch must be set toward the "RGB" jacks.)

3.

Connect the L/R "COMPONENT OUT" jacks on the HD Satellite Receiver to the L/R "COMPONENT IN" jacks

on your TV using RCA_type connectors.