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... cable entry as an audio power amplifier. Attach it immediately. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The numbers are easily scratched and can be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to call your receiver...
... cable entry as an audio power amplifier. Attach it immediately. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The numbers are easily scratched and can be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to call your receiver...
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... Receiver 6 Basic Connection 8 Advanced Connection 10 Step 3: Place Batteries In the Remote Control 12 Step 4: Plug In and Turn On the Digital Satellite Receiver .......... 12 Step 5: Using Point and Select 13 Step 6: Interactive Setup 14 Step 7: Order Programming 14 Using the Remote 15 Remote Control Buttons 16 Programming the Remote Control 18 Testing the Remote Control 18 Using the Remote to Control a Device 19 Modes of Operation 19 Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver 19 Program Guides 23 Anatomy Of a Program Guide 24 The Channel Banner 25 Using the GUIDE Button...
... Receiver 6 Basic Connection 8 Advanced Connection 10 Step 3: Place Batteries In the Remote Control 12 Step 4: Plug In and Turn On the Digital Satellite Receiver .......... 12 Step 5: Using Point and Select 13 Step 6: Interactive Setup 14 Step 7: Order Programming 14 Using the Remote 15 Remote Control Buttons 16 Programming the Remote Control 18 Testing the Remote Control 18 Using the Remote to Control a Device 19 Modes of Operation 19 Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver 19 Program Guides 23 Anatomy Of a Program Guide 24 The Channel Banner 25 Using the GUIDE Button...
User Guide
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... 51 Look and Feel 52 System Options 54 Audio Language 55 Alternate Data 55 Upgrades 55 Dish Pointing 56 Selecting Dish Type 56 Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates 57 Using the On-screen Signal Meter 58 Interactive TV 59 Tips & Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting 62 Finding the Video Input Channel On Your TV 64 How Signal Flow Works 65 Running the System Test 66 Fine...
... 51 Look and Feel 52 System Options 54 Audio Language 55 Alternate Data 55 Upgrades 55 Dish Pointing 56 Selecting Dish Type 56 Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates 57 Using the On-screen Signal Meter 58 Interactive TV 59 Tips & Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting 62 Finding the Video Input Channel On Your TV 64 How Signal Flow Works 65 Running the System Test 66 Fine...
User Guide
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... are used if audio/video connections are to DIRECTV® programming*. S-Video Jack and Cable S-Video jacks provides the best picture quality for antenna and cable connections. You will need an RJ11-type modulator jack, which is required to connect your digital satellite receiver to your TV has only one installed. These jacks are labeled IN FROM ANT, OUT TO TV, and RF REMOTE. Setup and Connections Jacks and Cables Below...
... are used if audio/video connections are to DIRECTV® programming*. S-Video Jack and Cable S-Video jacks provides the best picture quality for antenna and cable connections. You will need an RJ11-type modulator jack, which is required to connect your digital satellite receiver to your TV has only one installed. These jacks are labeled IN FROM ANT, OUT TO TV, and RF REMOTE. Setup and Connections Jacks and Cables Below...
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... connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to as the front panel). For more information on the function of the front panel buttons and many other features of your digital satellite receiver, press the MENU button and select Options from the Main menu, then select System Info. ON • OFF MENU OK CHANNEL INFO 1 2 3 4 5 6 Setup and Connections Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver The diagram below...
... connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to as the front panel). For more information on the function of the front panel buttons and many other features of your digital satellite receiver, press the MENU button and select Options from the Main menu, then select System Info. ON • OFF MENU OK CHANNEL INFO 1 2 3 4 5 6 Setup and Connections Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver The diagram below...
User Guide
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... the menu system. 4 Channel Down and Up Use these buttons to display the Main menu. You must also connect the AUDIO jacks. 6 S-VIDEO Provides the best picture quality. If your TV has audio/video input jacks, use these buttons for viewing or off when you should use these jacks to connect the digital satellite receiver to display the channel banner, password challenge, or purchase offer screen. You must also connect the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack. 5 VIDEO Provides better picture...
... the menu system. 4 Channel Down and Up Use these buttons to display the Main menu. You must also connect the AUDIO jacks. 6 S-VIDEO Provides the best picture quality. If your TV has audio/video input jacks, use these buttons for viewing or off when you should use these jacks to connect the digital satellite receiver to display the channel banner, password challenge, or purchase offer screen. You must also connect the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack. 5 VIDEO Provides better picture...
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... line cord Making the Connection 1. To view VCR recordings: Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (usually CH 3 or 4) and set your VCR to record on the back of phone jack). You can change the output channel to 4 by choosing Options from the Main menu, then System Options, and then selecting Output Channel.) To record DIRECTV® programming: Tune the digital satellite receiver to the desired channel and set your VCR to play. See the "Using the Remote...
... line cord Making the Connection 1. To view VCR recordings: Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (usually CH 3 or 4) and set your VCR to record on the back of phone jack). You can change the output channel to 4 by choosing Options from the Main menu, then System Options, and then selecting Output Channel.) To record DIRECTV® programming: Tune the digital satellite receiver to the desired channel and set your VCR to play. See the "Using the Remote...
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... using an S-Video cable. 8. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the desired channel. If your digital satellite receiver. See the "Using the Remote" section for more information. 11 Then set your video input channel. To view VCR recordings: Tune the TV to the video input channel and set your VCR to record on your VCR to play. Connect a second set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on the digital satellite receiver to a set of phone jack). To record DIRECTV® programming: Tune the digital satellite receiver...
... using an S-Video cable. 8. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the desired channel. If your digital satellite receiver. See the "Using the Remote" section for more information. 11 Then set your video input channel. To view VCR recordings: Tune the TV to the video input channel and set your VCR to record on your VCR to play. Connect a second set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on the digital satellite receiver to a set of phone jack). To record DIRECTV® programming: Tune the digital satellite receiver...
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... programmed, tells the remote to control the DVD player. DVD Tells the remote to control the TV. Follow the direct entry programming instructions, later in the program guide or menu system, use the CH +/- FETCH Either brings up and down ) Use to the previous screen. LED This light turns red at a time. MUTE When programmed, reduces the TV's volume to control a second VCR. In the program guides, press to control the digital satellite receiver. CH + (up) /- (down a screen at each valid button...
... programmed, tells the remote to control the DVD player. DVD Tells the remote to control the TV. Follow the direct entry programming instructions, later in the program guide or menu system, use the CH +/- FETCH Either brings up and down ) Use to the previous screen. LED This light turns red at a time. MUTE When programmed, reduces the TV's volume to control a second VCR. In the program guides, press to control the digital satellite receiver. CH + (up) /- (down a screen at each valid button...
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... screen. Press the OK/i button when the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ icon ( ) appears during interactive programs and commercials. Pressing OK/i will display more information and offer the chance to interact with what is also called "pointing." Digit Buttons (0 - 9) Use the digit buttons to tune directly to normal viewing. If a DIRECTV channel number is in VCR mode), the MENU button functions as a VCR or laserdisc player. 17 Transport Buttons (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE) When programmed, these buttons...
... screen. Press the OK/i button when the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ icon ( ) appears during interactive programs and commercials. Pressing OK/i will display more information and offer the chance to interact with what is also called "pointing." Digit Buttons (0 - 9) Use the digit buttons to tune directly to normal viewing. If a DIRECTV channel number is in VCR mode), the MENU button functions as a VCR or laserdisc player. 17 Transport Buttons (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE) When programmed, these buttons...
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... remote needs to be programmed to program. The remote control may need to be used to program the remote to program the remote control: automatic or direct entry. Turn on , such as a VCR, point the remote at the device and press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds or until the LED (red light) turns off : 1. There are two ways to control many of remote controllable devices. Using the Remote Programming the Remote Control The digital satellite receiver's remote can be programmed. Testing the Remote Control LED Device buttons...
... remote needs to be programmed to program. The remote control may need to be used to program the remote to program the remote control: automatic or direct entry. Turn on , such as a VCR, point the remote at the device and press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds or until the LED (red light) turns off : 1. There are two ways to control many of remote controllable devices. Using the Remote Programming the Remote Control The digital satellite receiver's remote can be programmed. Testing the Remote Control LED Device buttons...
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... then ON•OFF again. 6. Enter a code from video. This remote control may not operate all models of this section. Using the Remote to Control a Device Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you only need to press the RECORD button to control the device. 2. Press the device button (TV, VCR, DIRECTV, VCR2 or AUX) to set the remote to begin recording from the code list. 5. From the Main menu, select Options, then System Options, then Remote Setup.
... then ON•OFF again. 6. Enter a code from video. This remote control may not operate all models of this section. Using the Remote to Control a Device Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you only need to press the RECORD button to control the device. 2. Press the device button (TV, VCR, DIRECTV, VCR2 or AUX) to set the remote to begin recording from the code list. 5. From the Main menu, select Options, then System Options, then Remote Setup.
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... MENU on the remote control to channel 499. Program Guides Anatomy Of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of five selectable profiles Sort the guide by: User Preferences, Movies, or Sports Scrolls through the guide Shows all available programs Displays more sorting options Searches guide for specific information Sorts the current guide alphabetically by using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™, see page 59 or tune to open the interactive window...
... MENU on the remote control to channel 499. Program Guides Anatomy Of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of five selectable profiles Sort the guide by: User Preferences, Movies, or Sports Scrolls through the guide Shows all available programs Displays more sorting options Searches guide for specific information Sorts the current guide alphabetically by using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™, see page 59 or tune to open the interactive window...
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... within a program title or program description, the program will look for specific program information, such as actors' names or program descriptions. Program Guides Scout™ The Scout system icon lets you specified. Scout icon On-screen icons represent the status of scout: Indicates that a scout is set up the information the Scout feature will be included in the program guide. Use the on...
... within a program title or program description, the program will look for specific program information, such as actors' names or program descriptions. Program Guides Scout™ The Scout system icon lets you specified. Scout icon On-screen icons represent the status of scout: Indicates that a scout is set up the information the Scout feature will be included in the program guide. Use the on...
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... system test, and install a new access card. Remember, press CLEAR at any particular menu or control panel. Mailbox Access mail messages from DIRECTV. The Menu system Menu Descriptions This section briefly describes each menu and its features is the best way to a specific channel at a specific time. Options Find out more about the digital satellite receiver and remote control, change how your dish pointing coordinates and access the on -screen programming schedules. Interactive...
... system test, and install a new access card. Remember, press CLEAR at any particular menu or control panel. Mailbox Access mail messages from DIRECTV. The Menu system Menu Descriptions This section briefly describes each menu and its features is the best way to a specific channel at a specific time. Options Find out more about the digital satellite receiver and remote control, change how your dish pointing coordinates and access the on -screen programming schedules. Interactive...
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... satellite receiver includes the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. Read the "Program Guides" section in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide (Detail Guide shown here). When you can press the GUIDE button on the remote control to channel 499. Bringing Up the Program Guides In addition to selecting Program Guide in the Main menu, you see page 59 or tune to open the interactive window. Want More Information? For details about using DIRECTV...
... satellite receiver includes the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. Read the "Program Guides" section in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide (Detail Guide shown here). When you can press the GUIDE button on the remote control to channel 499. Bringing Up the Program Guides In addition to selecting Program Guide in the Main menu, you see page 59 or tune to open the interactive window. Want More Information? For details about using DIRECTV...
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... like to set a per -event spending limit for more than your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line. See "Using the Attractions Guide" and "Previewing and Purchasing," next in this section, for each Profile. Important! Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View (PPV) programs are in this section, for Pay Per View programs. 1. Select the user profile you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have...
... like to set a per -event spending limit for more than your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line. See "Using the Attractions Guide" and "Previewing and Purchasing," next in this section, for each Profile. Important! Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View (PPV) programs are in this section, for Pay Per View programs. 1. Select the user profile you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have...
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This section provides the answers to answer. Tips & Troubleshooting Tips for Solving Problems You may have some questions about using your video input channel, and diagnose and correct problems. 1 Setup and Connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Program Guides 4 The Menu System 5 Tips & Troubleshooting 61 You will find out how to run a system test, access your DIRECTV System that you are unsure how to such questions.
This section provides the answers to answer. Tips & Troubleshooting Tips for Solving Problems You may have some questions about using your video input channel, and diagnose and correct problems. 1 Setup and Connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Program Guides 4 The Menu System 5 Tips & Troubleshooting 61 You will find out how to run a system test, access your DIRECTV System that you are unsure how to such questions.
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.... VCR turns on or off . 63 Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote. Light flashes on again. Once you access your house may be set to control other devices. ) • Remove batteries; The timer will not turn on front panel • You have been activated because of a power surge. Instead, connect it in remote control are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Wait five minutes. Wait 30 seconds and...
.... VCR turns on or off . 63 Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote. Light flashes on again. Once you access your house may be set to control other devices. ) • Remove batteries; The timer will not turn on front panel • You have been activated because of a power surge. Instead, connect it in remote control are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Wait five minutes. Wait 30 seconds and...
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... to view DIRECTV® programming and menus. There are some of TVs. If you cannot find your TV Owner's Manual, you can try. • If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or Proscan, consult your TV Owner's Manual. If you used audio/video cables to connect your TV to the digital satellite receiver, you only need to tune to channel 3 or 4. Then press the WHO•INPUT button...
... to view DIRECTV® programming and menus. There are some of TVs. If you cannot find your TV Owner's Manual, you can try. • If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or Proscan, consult your TV Owner's Manual. If you used audio/video cables to connect your TV to the digital satellite receiver, you only need to tune to channel 3 or 4. Then press the WHO•INPUT button...