Zenith HD-SAT520 User Manual

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Operating Guide | Warranty

Model Number | HD-SAT520 | DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver

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WARNING

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

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

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.

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 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 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 Zenith Electronics Corporation. 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 tele-

phone 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: 1-847-941-8000

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 TO BE USED WITH AN APPROPRIATE ANTENNA, DISH AND DISPLAY DEVICE THAT YOU MUST PRO-

VIDE.

Dolby Digital

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 Confidential Unpublished Works.

CAUTION

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 PRES-

ENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTI-

TUTE 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 OPERAT-

ING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

CAUTION:

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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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.

Equipment Classification : Part 15 TV Interface Device

Type of Product(EUT) : DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver

Manufacturer : LG Electronics Inc.

Address : 19-1, Cheongho-Ri, Jinwuy-Myon

Pyungtaek-Shi, Kyunggi-Do, 451-713 Korea

Attention : Mr. H.S. Lee - General Manager

Digital Media Standards Group

We here by declare that the equipment bearing the trade and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable FCC Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same equipment will continue to comply with the Commission’s requirements.

Trade Name / Model : Zenith / HD-SAT520

Responsible Party : LG Electronics Inc., Chicago office

Address : 6133 North River RD Suite 1100 Rosemont, IL. 60018, U.S.A.

Contact Person : Mr. P. H. Byun, General Manager

Tel. No. 1-847-993-4529 For FCC Inquiry

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MAN-

UAL 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

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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 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 High Definition programming, a triple LNB Multi-Satellite dish antenna, including a Sat C LNB, is required, along with a High Definition capable DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver and High Definition television. 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 receive 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, the Cyclone Design logo and Advanced Program Guide are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission.

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Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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. Display Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

2-5. Audio Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-6. On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-1. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV

High-Definition

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 DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

4-3. Programming 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/CABLE-Only operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Important Overview

3. Setup and Connections

4. Front Panel and Remote Control

5. Initial Setup

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. Basic Operation

1 2 3 4 5

7 8

9 10 11 12 14 16

20 22 23 27 31 32

34 35 38 39

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57 58 59 60 62 63 67 71 72 74 75 80 82 84 86 87 88 94 95 96

99 101

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 DIRECTV

Pay Per View Programs . . . .

7-9. Searching Programs by Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-10. Searching Programs by Key word . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-1. The Structure of the On-screen Menu . . . . . . . . . .

8-2. 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. Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-11. Setting the Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-12. Choosing the Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-13. Setting Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-14. Setting Default Signal Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-15. Setting the Digital TV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-16. Running EZ Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-17. Setting Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-18. Testing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-19. Replace Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-20. Upgrading Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear Cover

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1-1. A New World of Digital Entertainment

Welcome to the new DIRECTV®High-Definition Receiver, an advanced HDTV/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.

The DIRECTV HD Receiver delivers a variety of programs from DIRECTV and has a built-in HDTV Receiver that serves as a digital receiver that makes it possible to view digital programs even on your analog TV.

The Advanced Program Guide

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

as well as DIRECTV

programming.

ATSC Tuner uses Zenith’s 4th generation VSB technology for improved over the air digital reception.

Built in NTSC tuner with 4th digital comb filter provides optimum Video and Audio from terrestrial/cable analog program.

1. INTRODUCTION

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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 three days of program listings. Ability to jump a day at a time. Ability to search and tune by program title, key word and category.

Technical Flexibility

• Seamless Tuning between Channels

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

• Multiple Output Jacks

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

High-Definition Receiver.

• Screen Format Adaptability

Various screen formats are available including 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i, native, hybrid-1, and hybrid-2, and EZ DVI modes.

• 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.

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 DIRECTV HD Receiver can be controlled by the 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 DIRECTV HD Receiver.

• Connectivity

Product outputs for RGB, Component video, S-video, and A/V, Dolby digital and DVI with HDCP for digital video interface.

1-2. Main Features

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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 DIRECTV

High-Definition 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 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 B 110 Sat C 119

HD Receiver

Phone Jack

Digital

Analog

signal

Analog Cable service

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Signal Format Analog (NTSC)

Digital (ATSC/DIRECTV)

SD HD

2-2. TV Signal Format

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 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 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 480 480 720 or 1080

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

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2-3. Display Formats

The DIRECTV®High-Definition Receiver provides several display formats. Display Format button in the front panel changes the display format in the cycle of 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, native, hybrid-1, hybrid-2, EZ DVI modes. In 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i modes, all input signal formats are converted to the chosen display format. In native, hybrid-1, and hybrid-2 modes, output display format is automatically adapted depending on input signal format, as follows. In EZ DVI mode, the output display format is automatically adapted depending on the type of monitor that is connected.

Display Format modes

1080i

720p

480p

480i

Input Signal format

Output Display format

1080i

720p

480p

480i

480p

720p

1080i

480p

1080i

480p

720p

changes according to monitor type

all formats

480i/480p

720p

1080i

480i/480p

720p/1080i

480i/480p

720p/1080i

all formats

Hybrid-1

Hybrid-2

EZ DVI

Native

(Note : When the 480i display format is selected, the Video Out 1/2 and OUT TO TV are available while Y/PB/PR, RGB, DVI-HDTV outputs are not. The EZ DVI mode is only available when a DVI-HDTV compatible monitor is connected to the receiver.)

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2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals

When you view a high definition picture(16:9) with 480i or 480p format setting, the ratio button on the remote control changes the wide mode in the cycle of Letterbox, Cropped, to Squeezed.

When you view a standard definition picture(4:3) with 720p or 1080i format setting, the ratio button on the remote control changes the wide mode in the cycle of Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, to Zoom2. (Refer to section 8.12, ‘ Choosing the Aspect Ratio ’ )

Standard Definition (4:3)

Standard Definition Output Format (4:3)

No Adjustment Required

High Definition (16:9)

WHEN YOU SET THE DISPLAY 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.

antenna

Program Format

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2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW

2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals

WHEN YOU SET THE DISPLAY 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.

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.

Standard Definition(4:3)

High Definition (16:9)

No Adjustment Required

Adjustment

Required

antenna

High Definition Output Format(16:9)

Program Format

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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®High-Definition 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, formally known as AC-3 for Audio Coding 3rd Generation or “5.1” channel audio, 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

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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 dialog in another language such as French or Spanish, if provided on the broadcast.

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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

High-Definition 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

program-

ming, 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 “

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

offers visual cues for easy guidance.

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2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW

2-6. On-Screen Display

EZ Help

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

High-Definition Receiver pro-

vides 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, the EZ 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.

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3-1. Unpacking

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

power

display format

info menu guide select exit

Remote Control

Cables

(Optional)

Batteries

Access Card

power

sat vcr aux

tv dvd

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

mute

vol

signal sd/hd flashbk

guide surf

help

record stop skip

pause rew play ff

pg up

pg dn

ratio

cc/date

info

exit

S VIDEO Jack

Audio/Video Jacks

RF JACK

Phone Jacks

YPB

Component Jacks

ACCESS CARD

DVI-HDTV Jack

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3-1. Unpacking

DIRECTV®High-Definition 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.

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 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 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. To subscribe to DIRECTV

programming, this phone line is required to be connected.

Component Out Jacks and Cables

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

DVI-HDTV port and Cable

DVI cable is used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to an industry standard DVI-HDTV compatible HD monitor that supports HDCP. (A DVI cable is not supplied.)

Access Card

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 rear of the DIRECTV HD Receiver) at all times to ensure reception of satellite signals.

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

Video Out 1,2

Is used to provide baseband composite video signal to VCR or TV set. Video connection generally provides picture quality that is superior to RF connections. For the better quality picture connection, use the S-Video jack if it is available. (Note: These outputs are only available when 480i display format is selected.)

Component Out

Is used to connect to a Y/PB/PR-compatible HD 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. (Note: This output is not available when the 480i format is selected.)

RGB/DVI-HDTV Out

Is used to connect to either a RGB-compatible or DVI-HDTV compatible HD monitor. Either a RGB port for a 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: This output is not available when the 480i format is selected. DVI-HDTV port has higher priority than RGB port when both are being used. Note : For the best access to High Definition Programming at the highest available resolution broadcast by DIRECTV, connect the DVI-HDTV output to the corresponding DVI input that supports high-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) technology on a High-Definition Television (HDTV) or HDTV monitor. Please check your HDTV or HDTV Monitor user manual or contact the television manufacturer to find out if your HDTV or HDTV Monitor supports HDCP.)

Audio Out 1,2

Is used to provide analog audio signals to VCR, TV set, HD Monitor, or Analog 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 enables the viewer to experience theater-quality sound using 5.1 audio channels.

Authorized Service Only

Is used only for authorized service purposes.

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 of the receiver) at all times to enable reception of satellite signals.

Phone Jack

Is used to connect a phone line.

Satellite In

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

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You can connect the DIRECTV®High-Definition 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 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) HD Monitor (DVI-HDTV type)

VCR Digital Audio System Analog Hi-Fi System

23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30

31 32 33

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.

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3-4. Connecting to Antennas - No Dish

Receiving Signals

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

High-Definition 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.

Cable TV wall jack

Antenna

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

Receiving Signals

Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV®High-Definition 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 satellite dish antenna.)

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

Cable TV wall jack

LNB Sat A

Dish

Jack 1

Phone wall jack

Antenna

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 may not be able to receive DIRECTV

HighDefinition programming with a round dish. A triple LNB multi-satellite dish antenna with a SAT C LNB is required, along with this DIRECTV HD Receiver and high-definition television.

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

Receiving Signals

Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV®High-Definition 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.

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

Receiving Signals

Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV®High-Definition 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.

Phone wall jack

LNB Sat B

LNB Sat C

LNB Sat A

Dish

Cable TV wall jack

5x4 Multi-switch

Output

Antenna

NOTE

While you are subscribing to a DIRECTV

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

NOTE

For access to all DIRECTV

High-Definition programming, a triple LNB multi-satellite dish antenna with a SAT C LNB is required, along with this DIRECTV HD Receiver and high-definition television equipment.

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3-5. TV Connection - Analog TV

TV Viewing

Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®High-Definition 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. (Note : These connections are only available when 480i display format is selected.)

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

TV Viewing

Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®High-Definition 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.

(Note : The component out jacks are available when 480p, 720p, or 1080i display format is selected.)

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

Phone wall jack

HD-Ready TV

Cable TV wall jack

Antenna

ANT.IN Y Pb Pr L R

LNB Sat B

LNB Sat C

LNB Sat A

Dish

5x4 Multi-switch

Output

TV Viewing

Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®High-Definition 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 is available when 480p, 720p, or 1080i display format is selected.)

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

TV Viewing

Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®High-Definition 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-HDTV 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 DVI-HDTV OUT jack is available when 480p, 720p, or 1080i display format is selected.)

Note : For the best access to high-definition programming at the highest available resolution broadcast by DIRECTV, connect the DVI-HDTV output to the corresponding DVI-HDTV input that supports high-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) technology on a High-Definition Television (HDTV) or HDTV monitor. Please check your HDTV or HDTV Monitor user manual or contact the television manufacturer to find out if your HDTV or HDTV Monitor supports HDCP.

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Antenna

Cable TV wall jack

VCR

ANT.IN

LNB Sat A

V L R

LNB Sat C

LNB Sat B

Dish

5x4 Multi-switch

Output

Phone wall jack

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3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio System

Dolby AC-3 Connection

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

High-Definition Receiver to the “SPDIF IN” jack on your Dolby Digital decoder using a digital optical cable. (A digital optical cable is not supplied.)

SPDIF IN

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

Hi-Fi System Connection

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

High-Definition Receiver

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

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Power

Turns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off.

Front Display Window

Shows DIRECTV HD Receiver status: Current display output format, output type, and channel number.

Remote Control Sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

Display Format

Sets the output resolution to one of 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, native, hybrid-1, and hybrid-2, and EZ DVI formats. Choose the correct 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 select the display mode, short or detailed, by pressing “

DE”.

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.

Arrow Keys (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.

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.

power

display format

info menu guide select exit

1080i

720p

480p 480i

DVI

RGB

BPR

Display format indicator

Standby mode indicator Multi function indicator

Display interface indicator

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4-2. Using the Remote Control

Power

Turns the DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver on and off. If your remote control is programmed to control other components such as VCR, DVD, etc., Power will turn the component on and off. If you want to control other components from different manufacturers, you must first program your remote control. For further instructions on remote control programming, please refer to the section 4.3 of this operating guide or the Program Remote section of on-screen help.

Mode

Selects the device that will be controlled by the remote. For example, if your remote control is set to VCR, the CH +/- button will change the channel number of the VCR. If you want to control other devices from different manufacturers, you must first program your remote control.

Digit Buttons (0~9)

Allows you to enter channel numbers for direct tuning or to scroll to the designated page of the program list on the Guide menu. Digit buttons can be used to enter numerical values wherever required e.g. to enter a password.

Dash (-)

Is used to enter a channel number for multiple program channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc. A broadcaster may transmit multiple programs on a single channel. Multiple programs are distinguished by a unique sub-channel number, separated by a dash (-).

Sel ( ) [Select]

Use with numbered buttons for instant channel selection. When you press a channel number, for example, 22, the receiver awaits another stroke for three seconds and then tunes to 22.

Mute

Is used to temporarily turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound.

Vol +/-

Increases/decreases the sound level of the DIRECTV HD Receiver.

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sat vcr aux

tv dvd

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

mute

pg up

pg dn

vol

signal sd/hd flashbk

guide surf

ratio

cc/date

info

help

record stop skip

pause rew play ff

exit

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CH +/-

Scrolls the channels up or down while you are viewing a program, or scrolls the program list in the Guide menu page by page. Press and hold the button to speed up and continue scrolling channels.

Ratio

Changes the picture aspect ratio. When you view a picture with a wide (16:9) aspect ratio in 480i or 480p format, the button changes the displaying options in the cycle of Letterbox, Cropped, to Squeezed. When you view a picture with a normal (4:3) aspect ratio in 720p or 1080i format, the button changes the screen format in the cycle of Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom1 and Zoom2. Detailed descriptions of the TV aspect ratios are given in section 2.4 or the TV Aspect Ratio of the Preference menu.

Signal

Shows the signal strength of the current channel, if it is a digital over-theair channel or satellite channel. You may improve the signal strength by adjusting the direction of your over-the-air antenna.

SD/HD

Sets the output resolution to one of SD (480i format) and pre-selected HD (480p, 720p, 1080i, native, hybrid-1, and hybrid-2 formats). If you want to use VCR recording, set to the STD format. (Note : Pressing SD/HD, “F”, Sel, will always cause the box to output SD (480i) display format. Pressing SD/HD, “G”, Sel, will always cause the box to operate in the pre-selected HD display format. They will work no matter what format has been pre-selected.)

Flashbk (Flash Back)

Returns to the last channel viewed. Allows you to move back and forth between the last two channels viewed.

CC/Date (Closed Caption)

Lets you turn closed caption on or off. The closed caption mode can be selected in the Closed Caption section of the Preference menu. You can also change the date by pressing the CC/Date button in the Advanced Program Guide

.

NOTE : Closed Caption will appear only when it is provided by the broadcaster.

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power

sat vcr aux

tv dvd

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

mute

vol

signal sd/hd flashbk

guide surf

help

record stop skip

pause rew play ff

pg up

pg dn

ratio

cc/date

info

exit

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4-2. Using the Remote Control

Brings up the main menu. You can return to normal viewing by pressing the

Exit button or pressing the Menu button again.

Guide

Brings up the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide

. You can also access the

Advanced Program Guide

 via the main menu. Return to normal viewing by

pressing the Exit button or pressing the Guide button again.

Surf

Shows the list of your surf channels. A Surf channel list can contain up to fifty channels. You can return to normal viewing by pressing the Exit button or pressing the Surf button again. Refer to Section 6.2 for creating and customizing your own Surf channel list.

Info

DE”. You can

also change the audio language, when available, by pressing “

FG”.

Help (?)

Shows the on-screen “EZ Help” menu while you are in normal viewing. The “

Help (?)”button also serves when you are in an on-screen menu. To see the

help description of the selected option in the menu, press and hold the

“

Help (?)

”

button.

Navigation/

Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system settings and preferences, by moving to a menu option with “

DEF G ” and selecting the

highlighted option with “ ”. If “ ” is pressed while you are in normal viewing, the information banner is displayed.

Exit

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

Component Control Buttons

Provides control for DVD players, VCRs, and similar components. The left and right chapter buttons (L Chap, and R Chap) are used to jump chapter by chapter during DVD playback. The remote control must be programmed for the brand of component being used. For further instructions on remote control programming, please refer to Section 4.3 of this operating guide or the Program Remote section of on-screen help.

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tv dvd

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

mute

signal sd/hd flashbk

help

vol

guide surf

pg up

pg dn

power

ratio

cc/date

info

exit

record stop skip

pause rew play ff

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4-3. Programming the Remote Control

The DIRECTV®High-Definition Receiver remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control that can be programmed to control most remote-controllable devices from other manufacturers.

1. Test your remote control

To find out whether your remote control can operate a component without programming. Turn on the component such as a VCR and press the corresponding mode button (VCR) on the remote control while pointing at the component. Use the Power and CH +/- buttons to see if the component responds properly. If not, the remote control requires programming.

2. Turn on the component to be programmed. Then press the corresponding mode button on

the remote control.

3. Press the Power button and the Mute button simultaneously. The remote control is now

ready to program the code for the component.

4. There are two ways to find the right code of the component.

First, if you press the CH +/- buttons repeatedly, the code will change one at a time. Press the Power button after each code change. If the right code is found, the device will turn off.

Second, enter the code number using the digit buttons on the remote control. The right code numbers for the corresponding component can be found on the following pages. Again, if the code is correct, the device will turn off.

5. Press the Exit button to store the programming code.

6. Test the remote control functions to see if the component responds properly. If not, repeat

from step 2.

NOTE

The remote control may not control all models of other brands.

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4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components

Brands Codes

Akai 146 Amark 112 143 Ampro 167 073 Blaupunkt 088 Broksonic 035 Candle 002 003 004 Capehart 058 Citizen 002 003 004

043 101 103

143 Classic 043 Concerto 004 Contec 039 043 050

051 Coronado 143 Craig 043 054 Crown 043 143 Daewoo 004 016 017

043 044 055

071 076 103

107 111 114

117 120 123

125 127 128

136 143 Daytron 116 143 Dynasty 043 Electrohome 007 143 Emerson 028 048 043

155 005 096

047 116 153

151 001 050 Fisher 077 057 Funai 028 043 Futuretech 043 General Electric 160 144 165

073 130 001

008 009 034

056 074 116

155 091 Goldstar 102 106 110

112 113 116

119 122 127

137 143 Hall Mark 116

Brands Codes

Hitachi 011 163 166

158 143 004 010 012 023 075 001 009

041 Inifinity 164 Inkel 129 JBL 164 J.C Penny 008 030 065

010 160 004

024 143 009

156 Jensen 013 JVC 038 083 145

034 KEC 043 Kloss 002 059 KMC 143 KTV 043 001 143

154 Lodgenet 072 Logik 072 Luxman 004 LXI 166 007 015

164 160 081

052

Magnavox 164 059 001

003 060 061

063 064 160

004 143 127 Marantz 001 164 077 Matsui 164 Memorex 007 072 116 Metz 088 MGA 004 028 042

049 077 116 Minerva 088 Mitsubishi 109 024 124

001 004 040

116 146 028

042 MTC 101 130 134

001 040 016

024 056 007

019

Brands Codes

Nikei 043 OnKing 043 Onwa 043 Optonica 019 081 Panasonic 034 080 092

056 164

Philco 003 024 056

059 060 063 064 164 004 143 043 127

Philips 164 038 070

093 001 003 004 143 059 160

Pioneer 135 025 023

001 018 116

027 Portand 004 143 Proscan 144 Proton 116 131 143

058 171 Quasar 034 092 056 Radio Shack 019 043 047

116 127 143

RCA 160 161 165

065 156 144

001 004 023

024 056 074 Realistic 007 019 043

047 Runco 168 169 Sampo 058 116 Samsung 050 089 101

105 113 116

127 133 137

143 160 Sanyo 166 007 057

082 020 053

021 033 039 Scott 028 043 116 Sears 015 030 004

007 028 057

143 094 160

116 082 101 Sharp 170 081 019

028 029 014

004 022 143

Brands Codes

Siemens 088 Singnature 072 Sony 070 147 126

085 139 041 079

Soundesign 028 003 043

116 Spectricon 112 SSS 004 043 116 Super Macy 002 Sylvania 003 059 060

063 064 164

044 160 116

127 140 Tandy 081 Tatung 056 062 Technics 084 Techwood 004 Teknika 002 003 004

024 028 043

072 101 143

031 077 103 Telefunken 037 046 086

087 Telerent 072 TMK 004 116 Toshiba 015 138 030

007 040 062

101 051 Totevision 143 Universal 008 009 Video Concepts 146 Vidtech 004 116 Wards 004 008 009

019 028 060

061 063 064

072 074 116

143 Yamaha 004 York 116 Yupiteru 043 Zenith 072 073 095

157 Zonda 112

TV Codes

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4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components

Aiwa 034 Akai 146 043 046

124 125 142

016 Ampro 072 Audio dynamics 012 023

039 043 Broksonic 035 Canon 028 031 033 Capehart 018 Craig 033 040 135 Curtis Mathes 031 033 041 Daewoo 005 007 010

064 065 108

110 111 112

116 117 119 Daytron 108 DBX 012 023 039

043 Dynatech 034 053 Electrohome 059 Emerson 006 029 035

025 027 034

036 037 046

101 129 131

138 017 031 Fisher 003 008 009

010 Funai 034 General Electric 031 072 144

147 033 063

107 109 Goldstar 012 013 020

101 106 114

123 Go Video 132 136 Harman Kardon 012 045 Hitachi 004 026 034

043 150 063

137 018

Instant Replay 031 033 JCL 031 033 J.C Penny 012 013 015

066 040 033

101 Jensen 043 JVC 048 043 130

150 050 055

060 012 031

033 Kenwood 014 043 048

039 Lloyd 034 LXI 034 101 013

014 Magin 040 Magnavox 067 031 034

041 033 068 Marantz 031 067 012

033 069 Marta 101 Matsui 027 030 MEI 031 033 Memorex 101 003 010

014 031 034

053 072 139

134 033 MGA 045 046 059 Minolta 013 020 Mitsubishi 059 061 151

142 013 020

045 049 MTC 034 040

Multi Tech 024 034 NEC 012 023 043

048 039 Nordmende 043 Optonica 053 054

Panasonic 066 070 083

145 133 140 074

Pentax 013 020 031

033 063

Philco 031 033 034

067

Philips 031 067 034

101 054 033

071 Pilot 101 Pioneer 021 048 013 Portland 108 Pulsar 072 Quartz 002 014 Quasar 033 066 075

145 RCA 013 020 033

041 062 063

107 109 140

144 145 147 Realistic 003 008 010

014 031 033

034 040 053

054 101 Rico 058 Runco 148 Salora 014 Samsung 032 040 102

104 105 107

109 112 113

115 120 122

125 Sansui 022 043 048

135 Sanyo 003 010 014

134 007 Scott 017 037 129

112 131 Sears 003 008 010

013 014 081

101 009 020

031 042

Sharp 149 031 054 Shintom 024 Sony 009 056 057

058 077 003 149 052 076

031 078 Soundesign 034 STS 013 Sylvania 031 059 033

034 067 Symphonic 034 Tandy 010 034 Teac 034 039 043 Technics 031 033 Teknika 031 019 033

034 101 Thomas 034 TMK 006 Toshiba 112 131 008

047 059 082

042 013 Totevision 040 101 Unitech 040 Video Research 012 Video Concepts 012 046 034

141 Videonsonic 040 Wards 013 024 031

034 040 053

054 003 017

033 131 Yamaha 012 043 034

039 Zenith 072 080 056

048 034 101

058

VCR Codes

DVD Codes

Code Supported Brands

960 Zenith 2300 961 Toshiba 962 Sony 963 Pioneer 964 Mitsubishi 965 JVC

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4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components

Goldstar 005 Luxman 017 NAD 014 Panasonic 003 015 036

046 RCA 004 Toshia 042

Hitachi 010 Marantz 002 021 028

030 032 035

Pioneer 007 016 020

023 024 026 033 037 047

Victor 006 039

JVC 006 039 049

050

ONKYO 008 009 025

040 041

Sharp 013 029 043

045

KENWOOD 001 013 029

031 044 Optimus 011 013 022 Quasar 003 036 Sherwood 021 019 Sony 027 034 038

048 053

AUX (AUDIO)

Adc 104 Aiwa 149 178 189

202 219 Akai 134 165 200 Denon 101 190 221

222 223 Emerson 133 136 152

166 175 Marantz 002 021 028

030 032 035 Fisher 113 122 138

140 168

GE 209 Hitachi 133 166

JVC 117 196 227

228

KENWOOD 105 110 113

118 144 154 155 198 200 216 217

Luxman 108 123 153

173

Magnavox 127 135 172

179 180

Mcs 111 147 156

169

Mitsubishi 120 179 229

230 231

Onkyo 125 126 130

131 213 215 232

Optimus 100 107 110

124 139 140 145 146 162 164 165 170

Panasonic 106 151 176

184 203 219 233

Philips 127 135 195

199 237

Pioneer 107 124 167

171 179 187 191 205 206

207 Quasar 106 176 Radio shack 186 188 Sanyo 121 140 158

168 Sears 147

Sharp 110 141 150

181 200 204 210 150 217

Sherwood 102 115 116

128 141 193

Sony 100 142 168

174 182 183 192 308 234 235 236

Technics 106 148 151

176 184 203 214 218

Teac 103 112 132

141 160 161 177 185 161 197 201

Yamaha 109 119 137

143 194 211

AUX (CD)

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5. INITIAL SETUP

CAUTION: Check your TV screen to determine the format required. The format must be set to appropriate mode using format button on the front panel. The on screen display or the picture may not appear if the wrong format mode is selected.

When you turn on the DIRECTV®High-Definition 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, you should initialize the system according to section 8-6.

If you don’t have any dish, you should select “NO”. This means you can receive only off-air broadcast (analog & digital).

This setup process will be displayed only once. This means that 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, you should contact DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (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 printed on it.

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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. When the Channel Banner is displayed, pressing “

DE” tog-

gles between extended and regular information banners. To remove the banner, press Info again 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.

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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

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6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner

Input Source Icon (DIRECTV)

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

High-

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

Lock Icon ( )

Indicates that the lock system is activated.

Alternate Audio ( )

DIRECTV and ATSC channels or programs sometimes provide multiple audio tracks, usually in 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.

Mail Icon ( )

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

HD Icon ( )

Indicates that the current program is in the HD format.

DD Icon ( )

Indicates that the currently selected audio track is Dolby Digital.

CC Icon ( )

Indicates that the current program provides the closed caption service.

Channel Logo

Displays the logo of the current 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

Keyword

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

Shows program listings for all channels that you are eligible to access. They include DIRECTV

channels that your dish antenna can receive, and over-theair channels that you have selected to add into the channel list during the initial setup procedure.

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.

Shows program listings only for those channels on the SURF 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.

Lists only movie programs from channels in the All Channel List that have acceptable ratings. The DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver generates the list automatically based on the category information of each program identified in the APG.

Shows only sports programs. The DIRECTV HD Receiver generates the list automatically based on the category information of each program identified in the APG.

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.

Searches for programs that have or are related to a specific key word. You can choose a key word for program titles or credit titles (for example, actor/actress, director, writer, awards, etc.).

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7. 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 seven channels within a 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 faster vertically by scrolling page by page with the Pg Up/Dn buttons on the remote control. Each button stroke scrolls one page up or down.

Date Scrolling

You can scroll time slots day-by-day using the CC/Date button on the remote control. Alternatively, you can move the highlight to the Date Change Box and change the date to jump to the time slot of that day.

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.

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.

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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 / Not PPV

If the selected program is a current program and not a PPV programs, you will directly tune to the program.

Future / Not PPV

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

Current / 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 / 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 Future Purchase list. You can view the Future Purchase list from the menu sequence Menu ➝ DIRECTV ➝ Future Purchase 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 with the 24 hours of the program times.)

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7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE



7-5. Getting More Information

Pressing the Info button will display available additional information about the highlighted program. It includes 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

”, Pg Up, Pg Dn or CC/Date on

the remote control.

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

If you want to check any other broadcasting schedules for this same program, move the highlight to the “Other Times” option, located on the right side of the additional information box, and press

“”

To return to the previous guide screen, press

“F ”

or the Info button again.

NOTE

To get channel information, press “ ” when the channel number, the second column from the left of the screen, is highlighted. The top region of the guide screen displays the channel name and description about the channel, if available.

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7-6. Referring to EZ Help

Your basic understanding of certain features and terminology used in the APG will help you to fully enjoy the functionality of the DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver. The receiver’s unique

feature called ‘EZ Help’ serves as an on-line snapshot user’s manual.

If you want to find out what the highlighted menu item is for and how it works while you are in the APG, just press and hold the

“

Help (?)”button on your remote control. A quick help screen

with brief and focused descriptions will appear at the right side of the screen. EZ Help also provides operation tips at the bottom of every page.

Once you release the

“

Help (?)”button, the help display will disappear instantly.

If you press the

“

Help (?)”button while you are viewing a program, it will guide you to the EZ

Help feature, which is an on-line version of this Operating guide.

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7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE



7-7. Making a Remind List for Future Viewing

If you want to view a program scheduled in the future, you can put that program on the Remind List so that a reminder message will appear right before the program starts.

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 “ ”. A dialog box will appear for your information.

3. Move the highlight to the Remind option in the dialog box and press “ ” to confirm. The program

name will be preceded by the mark (√). If you want to cancel any reservation, execute the menu sequence MENU ➝ DIRECTV ➝ Remind 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 with the 24 hours of the program times.

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7-8. 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 PPV programs:

1. From the program guide, press “ ” on the remote control to select the PPV program.

A dialog box will appear to ask you whether you want to purchase or not. Selecting the “Others” button will show you other time schedules for the program.

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.

3. If the price to record the program is different, a Record button will appear. Move the highlight

to the right again to “Record” in the dialog box and press “ ”. The program may be recorded via Audio Out and Video Out 1 or 2 if the Format is set to 480i. A continuous connection to a land based phone line is required to order PPV with your remote control. (Note: Pay per view programs can only be purchased with the 24 hours of the program times.)

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7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE



7-9. Searching Programs by Category

You can search for specific programs by their categories. The category information of each program is provided by the APG so that you can choose one of them to search for matching programs. You can also set a search range to One Day or Three Days, (within 24 hours and 72 hours from now, respectively). In the search result one program may have multiple showings in different channels and/or in different time slots.

To search programs by Category :

Highlight the CATEGORY in the guide menu. You will see currently applicable categories in a two-level structure. The Category Search screen consists of three columns: the first column from the left shows the top-level categories, the middle column shows the second-level categories that belong to the same top-level category, and the right-most column lists programs resulting from a category search.

2. Move the highlight to a top-level category. You will see its second-level categories, if any in the middle column. By

moving the highlight around and viewing available categories, you can select any of them, top-level or second-level, and press “ ” for searching.

3. The program resulting from the search will be listed in the right-most 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 “

”. If you choose a program and press “ ”, you will be asked to select one of the available showings of that program. Once a choice is made, ALL channel listings will replace the Category Search screen and the highlight will go to the specified showing.

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7-10. Searching Programs by Keyword

You can also search for programs by keyword that include the keyword in their program titles or credit titles such as actor/actress name, director name, etc.

To search programs by keyword:

1. Move the highlight to the KEYWORD in the guide menu. The Keyword Search screen will appear on

the right side of the guide menu.

2. Move the highlight to the right and enter a word using the screen keyboard. Highlight a letter first

and press “ ” to type it in.

3. When a word is completed or even when only a partial word is typed in, you may, move the high-

light to the Search option located on the bottom of the screen keyboard and press “ ” to execute searching.

5. The receiver first searches for candidate keywords that include the word or the partial word you

entered. You can select one of the candidate keywords to search for programs that have or are related to the selected keyword.

6. The programs resulting from the search will be listed in the right-most column. The highlight goes

to the top program on the list. 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 “

DE”. If you

choose a program and press “ ”, you will be asked to select one of available showings of that program. Once a choice is made, all channel listings will replace the Keyword Search screen and the highlight will go to the specified showing.

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8-1. The Structure of the On-screen Menu

8. CUSTOMIZATION

In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some menus go to and require further levels to be set. If you press the Menu button, only the first level of the menu system will appear at the left side of the TV screen. The second and third level can be displayed by pressing “ ”. If a menu has more than three levels, the pop-up dialogue box can be displayed as the fourth or fifth level. For navigating 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 ” on the remote control.

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8-2. The On-Screen Menu

DIRECTV

SETUP

AUDIO

PREFERENCE

LOCK

SYSTEM

Guide Remind List Future Purchase Purchase List Mail List Initial Setup

EZ Channel Scan Manual Ch. Add Surf List/Ch. Edit EZ Hook-up Clock Advanced

Digital Output Audio Mode Audio Variable Audio Language

TV Aspect Ratio Closed Caption Output Channel Out to TV Digital TV Input EZ Demo

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

System Test Replace Card Software Info Feature List

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8-3. Previewing the Remind List

The Remind List shows the programs you have reserved in the Guide menu. You may cancel any program in the list by selecting the program. A pop-up screen will ask if you want to cancel it.

To cancel a program in the Remind 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 Remind 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 “Yes” in the pop-up box if you want to cancel, then the highlight will return to the list.

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.

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8-4. Managing Program Purchases

Future Purchase

Allows you to review upcoming DIRECTV

Pay Per View purchases. You may only cancel programs that

were ordered through the DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver and have not been viewed. You may do

this by selection the program. A pop-up screen will ask you if you want to cancel the program.

To cancel a newly purchased program :

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 Future Purchase 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 “Yes” in the pop-up box if you want to cancel, then the highlight will return to the list.

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.

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8. CUSTOMIZATION

8-4. Managing Program Purchases

Purchase List

Shows you a list of past DIRECTV

Pay Per View purchases. 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 customer service representative may use these slot numbers to help resolve billing issues.

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8-5. 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 Mail Box:

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 Mail List option using “E”.

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 buffer.

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8. CUSTOMIZATION

8-6. Initializing the System

About Initial Setup

The DIRECTV

High-Definition 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.

Select Dish

Lets you 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 HD programming, you should install and select the Oval dish type (Oval dish (Sat A,B) or Oval dish (Sat A, B, C)) in the Select Dish menu.

Auto Detection is used to enable access to additional DIRECTV

satellites after the dish is pointed.

You must select No Dish if you have no dish, and you cannot proceed further in this menu.

To select dish:

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 Initial Setup using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “ G” to choose

Select Dish

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

Select your dish type using “E” and press “ ”. The highlight will return to the previous screen.

Select

Your Location

using “E” for the next step of the initial setup.

NOTE

Although the initial setup is a sequential process from Select Dish to Channel Setup, each menu can be accessed independently.

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8-6. Initializing the System

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:

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 Your Location.

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

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.

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8. CUSTOMIZATION

8-6. Initializing the System

Signal Strength

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 degradation when it rains or snows.

A transponder is a receiver/transmitter on the satellite. It receives signals from DIRECTV and retransmits them to your dish. The DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver is capable of displaying the

signal strength of most transponders by using the following method.

To see the signal strength:

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

2. Select the DIRECTV

menu by pressing “ ” on the remote control.

3. Scroll down to Initial Setup using “

E”.

4. Move the highlight to the right with “

G ” to select Signal Strength.

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

6. Move the highlight to select the desired transponder.

7. Press “ ” to return to Signal Strength.

8. Select Channel Setup using “

DE” for the next step of initial setup.

NOTE

Although the initial setup is a sequential process from Select Dish to Channel Setup, each menu can be accessed independently.

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8-6. Initializing the System

Channel Setup

Searches for all channels available over the air or terrestrial in a selected local area. 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 will be created.

To scan the channels from the satellites:

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

2. Select the DIRECTV

menu by pressing “ ” on the remote control.

3. Scroll down to Initial Setup using “

E”.

4. Move the highlight to the right with “

” to select Channel Setup.

5. Press “ ” and the pop-up dialogue box will be displayed to ask if you want to add off-air digi-

tal and analog channels to your guide. If you select “NO”, you don’t need to do the following process (6-10).

6. Press “ ” if your zip code is correct for the primary local channels. The channel search

progress will be shown.

7. If the zip code is missing or incorrect,

select the zip code for your city using “

DE “and pressing “ ”.

8. Select “Yes” in the pop-up box that

asks you if you want to add the secondary local channels.

9. Enter the secondary zip code using

the digit buttons on the remote control.

10. Repeat from 6 to 7.

11. 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

Although the initial setup is a sequential process from Select Dish to Channel Setup, each menu can be accessed independently.

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8. CUSTOMIZATION

8-7. Managing Channels

EZ Channel Scan (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 shown in the Surf List/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 “ ”.

EZ Channel Scan will be automatically highlighted.

Move the highlight to the right with “G” to select “Start” .

Press “ ” and the moving yellow bar will indicate the progress scanning the channels. When the scanning process begins, “Start” will change to “Next”. If you press “Next”, the scanning of the Antenna signal source will be ignored and the scanning of the next signal source (cable) will proceed. Next the digital signals will be scanned.

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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Manual Ch. Add

Manually adds a channel to your channel list without rescanning all the channels again. EZ Channel Scan 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.

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.

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8-7. Managing Channels

Surf List/Ch. Edit

The default channel list is made in the EZ Channel Scan menu. Surf List/Ch. Edit allows you to create two other types of channel lists; custom list and surf 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 currently shown or hidden by referring to the small window at the top-left corner of the screen.

To create your own surf list, with up to 50 favorite channels, press the Surf 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

Surf List/Ch. Edit

using “E“.

Press “ G” to display the channel editing screen.

To create a custom list:

1. Use “

DEF G

” 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 surf list:

1. Use “

DEF G

” to move the highlight on the channel editing menu.

2. Choose “Surf” or “No Surf” using the Surf 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. If the power fails or the DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver is

unplugged from the AC outlet, these settings may be reset.

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8.8 EZ Hook-up

Graphically depicts possible schemes for connecting the DIRECTV®High-Definition 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 EZ Hook-up:

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 EZ Hook-up using “E”.

Press “G” to display the EZ Hook-up 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 system.

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

Exit

button

on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

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8-9. 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 between Eastern and Hawaii 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 down again to “Reset” and press “ ”. The highlight will return to the previous level.

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 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.

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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 advanced digital closed captioning settings.”

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

Setup

menu by pressing “ ”.

Scroll down to Advanced using “E”.

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

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8-11. Setting the Audio

Digital Output

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

An external Digital Output other than Dolby Digital and PCM may create a high pitched noise and cause damage.

To set the digital audio mode:

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 “ ”.

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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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

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 and one low frequency bass channel.

NOTE

Refer to section 2.5 to see more detailed information.

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8-11. Setting the Audio

Audio Mode

Lets you 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 second audio program is broadcast in mono, if provided.

To Set the Analog Audio Mode:

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 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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8-11. 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.

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8-11. Setting the Audio

Variable Audio

Allows you to control the volume with the remote control of the DIRECTV

High-Definition

Receiver.

To set Variable Audio:

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 Variable

using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Select “On” or “Off” 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. Choosing the Aspect Ratio

Lets you choose the screen format.

When you view a picture with a wide (16:9) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV, you can choose to view using Letterbox, Cropped, or Squeezed.

When you view a picture with a normal (4:3) aspect ratio on a 16:9 TV, you can choose to view using Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, or Zoom2. (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 pre

ssing “ ”.

TV Aspect Ratio 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.

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Modes for viewing wide image (16:9) on a normal TV (4:3) display when output display 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 (or gray) 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.

Modes for viewing normal image (4:3) on a wide TV (16:9) display when output display format 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.

Zoom1

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.

Zoom2

Use to view the picture without distortion. Note that the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped (removed).

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8-13. Setting Closed Caption

Lets you select a mode for displaying Closed Caption Data. You can choose the Analog Caption Service or the Digital Caption Service. In the Analog Caption Service, Caption 1-4 display program’s dialog, and Text 1-4 display information for a data service. In the Digital Caption Service, Service 1-6 represent each Language Service. (Note : Closed Caption will appear only when it is provided by the broadcaster)

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 between Analog Caption Service and Digital Caption Service.

7. Move the highlight to the right with “

”.

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

9. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

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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.

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.

Service 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.

Analog Caption Service

Digital Caption Service

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8-14. Setting Default Signal Out

Output Channel

Lets you choose the channel used to view the DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver when connected to the TV from the "OUT TO TV" jack, either channel 3 or, 4. Make sure your TV is set to the selected channel and that the DIRECTV HD Receiver's display format is set at "480i".

To set the channel number 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

Preference

menu by pressing “ ”.

Scroll down to

Output Channel

using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Select Channel 3 or 4 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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Out to TV -- Default Connection

Lets you choose whether the OUT TO TV jack is connected to either the CABLE IN or ANT IN jack in standby mode.

To set the standby mode default signal source:

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 Out to TV using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Select

AntennaorCable

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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Digital TV Input

The DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver is also capable of receiving an 8-VSB signal, if any, via cable service. Before you move the highlight in the sub menu, the dialogue box will pop up to make sure if you want to change the mode. After changing it, you should run “EZ Channel Scan” to view a program sent via the designated input.

To set the Digital TV signal source:

Press the

button on the Remote Control to display the screen menu.

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

Preference

menu by pressing “ ”.

Scroll down to Digital TV Input using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

The pop-up dialogue box will appear when you move the highlight to change the mode.

Choose “OK “ if you want to change the mode, Otherwise, choose “Cancel”.

Press the

Exit

button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

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8-16. Running EZ Demo

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

To run EZ 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 EZ Demo using “E”.

Press “G” to display the EZ 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.

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Lock System

Lets you set up specific channels, ratings and spending limits through blocking schemes. Activates or disables 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 Block 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.

NOTE

Once you enter the password when unlocking the blocked channel, it will remain unlocked until the DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver is off.

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8-17. 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 your DIRECTV

High-Definition 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 “

DEF G

” to move the highlight in the channel editing screen.

Toggle Blocked or Unblocked using “ ”. 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 the blocked channel, the 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. If the power fails or the DIRECTV HD Receiver is unplugged from the AC outlet, these settings may be reset.

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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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8-17. Setting Locks

TV Rating for Children’s Programs

Keeps children from watching certain children's TV programs according to the ratings limit as defined by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. This rating applies only to TV programs for children. Unless you block TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating – General menu, your children may view those programs.

To block TV programs:

Press the

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

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select t

he Lock me

nu by pressing “ ”.

Scroll down to TV Rating-Children using “E”.

Select Age or Content, if you want to lock a TV program based on age or content.

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

TV Rating Children Programs TV-Y: All Children.

This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.

TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children. This program is designed for children age 7 and above.

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TV Rating for General Programs

Blocks TV programs that you and your family do not wish to watch, based on the rating scheme defined by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board.

To block TV 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 TV Rating-General using “E”.

Select Age or Content, if you want to lock a TV program based on age or content.

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

TV Rating for General Programs

TV-G: General Audience.

Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested. This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned. This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only. This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.

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8-17. Setting Locks

Spending Limit

Sets the spending limit of each PPV program. After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the password to purchase a PPV program that costs more than your spending limit allows. The system will temporarily unlock the limit you previously set. Once the receiver is turned off and then turned back on, the lock will be reactivated.

To set the spending limit of each PPV program:

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

Spending Limit

using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Enter the maximum amount of money to be spent on each PPV program.

Press “ ” to return to the previous level.

Press the

Exit

button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

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8-18. Testing the System

Checks the integrity of the DIRECTV®High-Definition Receiver. If any problems are detected, a short message will be displayed.

To test 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

System

menu by pressing “ ”.

System Test will be automatically highlighted.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Press “ ” to activate the system test.

It will run automatically from Signal Strength to Phone Connection and if there is any problem in your system, the pop-up box will be displayed. The highlight will return to the previous level after the process is finished.

Press the

Exit

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DIRECTV may issue you a replacement access card periodically, if you are a DIRECTV customer. This menu enables you to transfer information, such as the record of your purchases, from the old card onto a new one. The access card fits into the slot on the back panel of the DIRECTV

High-Definition

Receiver.

Once you proceed past “Read the old card”, “Replace Card” cannot be cancelled.

To replace the card :

Press the

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

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

System

menu by pressing “ ”.

Scroll down to

Replace Card

using “E”.

Move the highlight to the right with “G”.

Press “ ” to activate the “Replacement Card”. The pop-up box will be displayed. If you want the process to proceed, follow the instructions in the pop-up box. The highlight will return to the previous level after the process is finished.

Press the

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8-20. Upgrading Software

Shows you the current software version. If there is a software planned, you will be notified by a pop-up box on your TV screen and the pop-up box will ask you if you want to upgrade your system.

To upgrade the software in the DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver:

Press the

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

Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.

Select the

System

menu by pressing “ ”.

Scroll down to S/W Upgrade using “E”.

You can see the current software version on the right side of the menu. The next version will be seen if DIRECTV plans to upgrade the software.

Press the

Exit

button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.

The DIRECTV HD Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifications will automatically be made, usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete. Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any upgrades. Please consult the Upgrade Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV. (Note: Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress.)

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9. EZ HELP

The EZ Help feature is designed to let you understand each function of the Menu and Advanced Program Guide

 in an easy and convenient way. When you navigate through the

Menu and the Advanced Program Guide

, press and hold the

“

Help (?)”button on your

remote control if you want information about the highlighted item. The information will be displayed on the right side of the TV screen.

Simply press and hold to see the helpful information.

NOTE

Pressing the “Help (?)” button on your remote control independently will activate the overall EZ Help feature. However, when the MENU or the Advanced Program Guide

 is already displayed,

pressing the “Help (?)” button will activate the specific EZ Help feature.

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9-1. EZ Help

The EZ Help is an on-line version of this Operating Guide. You can review many features of the DIRECTV

High-Definition Receiver by navigating through a simple structure. It contains a brief overview of the DIRECTV HD Receiver, the use and programming of the remote control, a functional explanation of the front and back panel, and an instructive note about the Menu and the Advanced Program Guide

.

The see the EZ Help feature:

Press the “

Help (?)

” button on the remote control to display the EZ Help screen.

Scroll up and down to select EZ Help menu items using “DE” on the remote control.

Move the highlight using “

DEF G

”. The explanations of the highlighted item will be displayed on the right side or at the bottom of the screen.

Press the

Exit

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

Front & Back panel

Menu and Advanced Program Guide

Remote Control/Programming Remote

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT FORMATS (ATSC compliant)

1280 x 720 16:9 : 60P,30P,24P,23.976P,29.97P,59.94P 1920 x 1080 16:9 : 60I,30P,24P,23.976P,29.97P,59.94I 640 x 480 4:3 : 60I,30P,24P,23.976P,29.97P,59.94P,60P,59.94I 704 x 480 4:3/16:9 : 60I,30P,24P,23.976P,29.97P,59.94P,60P,59.94I

59.94I Transport MPEG2, ISO/IEC 13818 - 1 per ATSC spec A/53 Video decoder MPEG2: MP

@HL, MP@ML

ISO/IEC 13818 - 2 Tuning System Capabilities NTSC : 52-806 MHz

ATSC : 52-806 MHz, 8-VSB/DIGITAL/Terrestrial over 6 Mhz channels DIRECTV : 950-1450 MHz

INPUTS

ATSC/NTSC RF Antenna (1), Cable (1), Loop out (1) DIRECTV RF DIRECTV RF Antenna in Smart Card Slot on the back

OUTPUTS

Dolby Digital Optical Output (1) A/V output A/V (525/480i)(2) RGB Out 15-Pin connector (1) DVI-HDTV Out DVI Connector (1) Component Video Out Y,PB,PR 1080i, 720p, 480p (1) S-Video Out S-Video (1) Authorized Service Only/EZ-LINK port Serial Port (1)

VIDEO FEATURES

MPEG2 per ISO/IEC-13818-2 DIRECTV SD MPEG DIRECTV HD MPEG Aspect Ratio Mode (16:9) Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2 Aspect Ratio Mode (4:3) Letterbox, Crop, Squeeze Variable bit rate decoding Built in format/scan converter

SYSTEM/CUSTOM INTERFACE FEATURES

OSD/MENU APG System Manual Keyboard Remote Control 11 Keys RF Remod Channel 3/4 STBY Loop-out Antenna/Cable

Specifications For Model No. HD-SAT520 DIRECTV®High-Definition Receiver

Zenith HD-SAT520 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual