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1031941-0001 Rev. A

Models GAEB0A

GCEB0A

DIRECTV

Digital Satellite Receiver

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for GAEB0A

Page 1: ...1031941 0001 Rev A Models GAEB0A GCEB0A DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...referenced in this publication are the property of their respective owners and Hughes Network Systems neither endorses nor otherwise sponsors any such products or services referred to herein Dolby Laboratories Information Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Macrovision Information Macrovision is a registere...

Page 3: ...ed 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 manufact...

Page 4: ...erve installation codes This manual contains instructions on how to make the installation in compliance with the NEC If additional local installation codes apply contact local inspection authorities Example of Antenna Grounding according to the National Electrical Code instructions contained in Radio and Television Equipment Note The DIRECTV Receiver shall be grounded through the satellite local a...

Page 5: ...rts Use of replacement parts specified by the manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this DIRECTV Receiver ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the l DIRECTV Receiver is in safe operating condition Multi satellite capable if used with a DIRECTV Multi Sat...

Page 6: ... FCC requirements shielded cables are required to connect the device to a personal computer peripheral or other Class B certified device Part 68 Compliance This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the modem card is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be prov...

Page 7: ...alternate audio 22 Using Dolby Digital audio 22 Adjusting audio balance 22 Adjusting the screen image 23 Using WatchWord 23 Adjusting system settings 24 New Access Card 24 Change Receiver ID 25 Set output channel 25 Input key enable disable 25 Lock a channel 26 Select menu language 26 Change color schemes 26 Set translucency level 26 Caller ID enable disable 26 Restore factory default settings 26 ...

Page 8: ...viii Contents ...

Page 9: ...nded the antenna as described in your antenna installation instructions Attached RG 6 coaxial cable s to the antenna LNB connector s Routed the other end of the antenna cable to the back of your DIRECTV Receiver Placed the DIRECTV Receiver accessible to a telephone modular jack Ensure that you have completed these procedures then continue to the next page to begin installing the DIRECTV Receiver T...

Page 10: ...L jack 2 RF REMOTE antenna jack 7 VIDEO OUTPUT jack 3 TV ANTENNA CABLE IN connector 8 S VIDEO jack 4 OUT TO TV connector 9 TELEPHONE JACK 5 AUDIO OUTPUT R jack 10 AC POWER CORD 2 1 3 4 6 8 10 GCEB0A AUDIO VIDEO APPARATUS 52BN E212442 This product and service are covered by one or more U S patents Other U S and foreign patents pending See User s Manual for details 14 15 7 9 11 12 13 5 Complies with...

Page 11: ... s A V IN jacks If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack connect the receiver s AUDIO L jack to the TV AUDIO IN jack If your TV only has an RF coaxial connector Connect the DIRECTV Receiver s OUT TO TV connector to the TV s VHF UHF IN or RF IN jack 16 Connect one end of the telephone line cord provided into the DIRECTV Receiver s PHONE JACK 17 Connect the other end into a modular telephone outlet 18 ...

Page 12: ... code and press SELECT The correct azimuth and elevation angles appear as shown below 5 Use these values to properly align your dish antenna Main Menu tabs SELECT MENU POWER SELECT MENU POWER Power On Standby Power Indicator Main Menu Button Direction Buttons SELECT Button MAIN MENU Wed Jun 20 8 45PM Program Director Interactive Caller ID Watchword Purchases Lock Limits View Mail System Setup Watc...

Page 13: ...ht Begin Test and press the SELECT button Results appear within a few seconds and should resemble those in the figure If your test results are much different from those shown in the figures or you receive no signal indication refer to page 6 To perform the Transponder test 1 Move the highlight to the Xponder Test pull down menu 2 Press the SELECT button SIGNAL STRENGTH Prefs Install Signal Main Me...

Page 14: ...ription service provider to activate service if you have not done so already Installation pane SYSTEM TEST Prefs Install Signal Main Menu Wed Jun 13 10 15 PM Test New Card Upgrade Features VCR Xponder Test System Tests Begin Test Watch TV 5317 6 0 0 0 75 OK OK Xponder Test Satellite 101 A Satellite 119 B Satellite 110 C Cancel SYSTEM TEST Prefs Install Signal Main Menu Wed Jun 13 10 16 PM Test New...

Page 15: ... 2 The remote control INPUT button allows you to switch between DIRECTV programming and input from the terrestrial antenna Connect the RF remote control antenna The DIRECTV Receiver uses an optional RF radio frequency remote control antenna that allows you to control your receiver from other rooms in your house 1 Slide the antenna into the base as shown No tools are required 2 Plug the RF remote c...

Page 16: ... VCR only has an RF coaxial jack Connect the VCR s VHF UHF OUT jack to the TV s VHF UHF IN jack 3 Plug the TV VCR and DIRECTV Receiver power cords into an electrical outlet Connect the VCR Control Cable Model GCEB0A only The DIRECTV Receiver can control your VCR for unattended recording using the VCR Control Cable provided 1 Plug the VCR control cable into the rear panel VCR CONTROL jack 2 Tempora...

Page 17: ...verifies the specified brand and code controls your VCR Before starting the test Turn the VCR power on Verify the VCR Control Cable is properly connected Insert a recordable videotape into the VCR Signals coming from the remote control at the same time as signals coming from the VCR Control cable may provide unreliable test results Use the DIRECTV Receiver front panel controls rather than the remo...

Page 18: ...nt channels two independent surround channels and a sub woofer channel 1 Connect the satellite antenna RG 6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV Receiver s SATELLITE IN jack 2 Connect the DIRECTV Receiver s A V jacks to the VCR and A V receiver s A V jacks 3 AUX optical connection and digital output connections If your audio receiver has coaxial or optical digital connectors connect the appropriate type o...

Page 19: ...er see below Channel CH up down Moves to next or previous channel during viewing Display next program guide page Grid guide only Numeric keypad Director group One touch navigation to setup menus for audio video program guide and WatchWord searches Input Change video input source CATV terrestrial antenna or other video device VCR control Performs VCR control functions Program guide View the list of...

Page 20: ...up Most frequently used functions are grouped together see below Channel CH up down Moves to next or previous channel during viewing Display next program guide page Grid guide only Numeric keypad Director group One touch navigation to setup menus for audio video program guide and WatchWord searches Input Change video input source CATV terrestrial antenna or other video device VCR control Performs ...

Page 21: ...o display a brief description about the program you are viewing For more details press it again to display the Information Banner The INFO button provides scheduling information and pay per view purchase information about the program highlighted in the program guide See Chapter 4 Using program guides on page 27 for more information Use the CHANNEL CH button to move up or down to the next available...

Page 22: ...ote control at the component you want to use 2 Hold down the desired device button TV for example 3 Press the MUTE button for one second 4 Release both buttons together 5 The device button in this example the TV button glows and remains lit If the button does not light repeat the previous steps 6 Use one of the two programming methods described above Code scanning To use this method 1 Repeatedly t...

Page 23: ...he television shows and advertisements When the blinking symbol appears in the upper left part of your screen you know that the program you re watching has been enhanced with DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Simply press the button on your remote control You can use your remote control to access up to the minute sports scores news and weather get program trivia respond to offers during commercials and purchase...

Page 24: ...16 Using the remote control ...

Page 25: ...lternate Audio language Set left right audio balance Select 4 3 or 16 9 screen ratio Center menus on your monitor up down and right left Caller ID Caller ID page 19 See the names and telephone numbers of recent callers Program Director Schedule page 18 Automatically tune to programs for viewing or taping WatchWord Setup page 23 Results page 23 Search for programming using specific words Display se...

Page 26: ...t a specific event highlight the event and press the INFO key If you are not authorized for purchases using your DIRECTV Receiver contact DIRECTV for assistance To purchase a pay per view event 1 Highlight the Buy menu pane option 2 Press SELECT 3 Press SELECT again to confirm your purchase Cancelling purchases You may cancel some events after purchasing them You can usually cancel unviewed purcha...

Page 27: ...e a message Messages are automatically deleted as they become outdated or if space is needed for newer incoming messages Using Caller ID Your DIRECTV Receiver shows you the name time and telephone number of recent calls on your TV as shown in the figure below You must subscribe to Caller ID from your local telephone company to use this feature Highlight and SELECT the Caller ID tab from the MAIN M...

Page 28: ...cheduling option the DIRECTV Receiver will turn on if necessary and tune to the specified channel at the chosen date and time 2 If you chose Schedule to Tape and you have set up your VCR see page 8 the DIRECTV Receiver will record the event For unattended recording Attach the VCR Control Cable and set up your VCR Set your VCR for the correct DIRECTV Receiver output RF channel 3 4 or A V phono or S...

Page 29: ...uide Options tab from the MAIN MENU The Options screen shown below allows you to customize operation to best suit your needs Adjusting audio and video From the MAIN MENU highlight and SELECT the Audio Video tab From the AUDIO ADJUSTMENT menu pane you can change Default Audio and Alternate Audio Audio Left Right Balance TruSurround Audio Processing Dolby Digital Output S Selecting guide options GUI...

Page 30: ...n to step through the audio tracks for the current program For programs that are offered in Dolby Digital the double D symbol appears with the audio track title Adjusting audio balance To adjust the left right audio balance highlight and SELECT Audio Balance Use the joystick to increase or decrease balance settings in the pop up menu Setting the default audio language ALT AUDIO AUDIO ADJUSTMENT Wa...

Page 31: ...programming of interest to you Program titles and guide descriptions containing your search words appear in the Result pane Highlight and SELECT one of the eight choices A pop up panel appears where you can enter a search word If you entered ALIEN WatchWord might find the movie Aliens as well as any program which includes the word alien in the description Adjusting screen image controls S VIDEO AD...

Page 32: ...ew card menu button and follow the on screen instructions Using the toggle key to switch button board layout S WATCHWORD SETUP Wed Apr 11 3 45 PM Watch TV Setup Result Main Menu Search for words in the Program Titles and Descriptions within Guide tropical Roberts Empty Empty Empty Empty casino rodeo OK Cancel Clear 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Del WatchWo...

Page 33: ...er first Use this procedure to set the remote control to use a different receiver ID 1 From the MAIN MENU highlight the System Setup menu tab Press SELECT 2 Highlight Prefs menu tab to display the PREFERENCES menu 3 Highlight Receiver ID menu button 4 Press and hold the remote control SAT button 5 Press and release the MUTE button 6 Release the SAT button It should remain lit If it does not repeat...

Page 34: ...on to Off to permit normal channel selection Select menu language The Menu Language button allows you to display on screen menus in English default or Spanish Change color schemes You may select a menu color combination or scheme from these choices Indigo Ice Sky Forest or Merlot Set translucency level The translucency level of the on screen display may be set to Solid Heavy Medium or Light Caller...

Page 35: ...ime period Programs appear in a row with the channel on which they are broadcast Browse up or down one channel at a time with the joystick when the highlight is in the grid Use the remote control CHANNEL CH button to scroll through a full page of guide entries at a time Move the highlight to the right to show future programming If a program title cannot entirely fit in the space provided an ellips...

Page 36: ...stick to scroll through the guide entries one at a time You can display the most channels per screen as shown on page 29 by turning off the Picture in Guide feature using the description only mode PROGRAM GUIDE All Channels Thu Feb 7 6 00PM The Weather Channel CC None 6 00PM 7 00PM Weather Local and national forecast weekly planner and weekend outlook severe weather focus at 10 minutes to the hour...

Page 37: ... the week date and time appear in the upper right corner Menu pane selection tabs Use the joystick to move the highlight from tabs into menu panes Logo guide with Picture In Guide disabled description only mode A description of the program currently airing on the highlighted network menu appears here if available LOGO GUIDE All Channels Thu Feb 7 6 00PM Title of the program on the network selected...

Page 38: ...e the joystick to scroll to the right to see upcoming program titles Display current or future program information in the Channel Banner by pressing the remote control INFO button Use the joystick to move up or down while using the OneLine Guide to see the next or previous available channel Press SELECT to tune to the channel You can also enter a channel number using the numeric keypad to display ...

Page 39: ...ogram currently airing on the highlighted channel Press SELECT to tune to that channel To set TurboTune channels Select Guide Options from the MAIN MENU then use the Set Turbo menu tab or Press the TURBO button on the remote control then SELECT the Setup pane below the TurboTune Menu Highlight an unassigned channel box and press SELECT Enter the desired channel using the joystick numeric remote co...

Page 40: ...32 Using program guides ...

Page 41: ...l boxes on the right hand side of the pane are the Tag Boxes The first three columns are the Fav A Fav B and Fav C channel lists The farthest right hand column is the Family list Note If the receiver is locked only existing Family list channels are accessible If the Family list has not had channels added to it no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver To avoid this inconvenien...

Page 42: ...ter the letter 5 When finished Select OK Creating an Auto Set list 1 SELECT the Auto Set button A pop up menu appears showing each of the channel lists 2 Highlight and SELECT a channel list to be programmed Once selected the Auto Set Progress pop up status panel appears It may take several minutes for the receiver to scan through all of the channels and determine which ones you are authorized to r...

Page 43: ...For example if you select Lifestyles for the category you can then choose a subcategory such as Beauty Collectibles Cooking Exercise Fitness and others as shown in the figure below After selecting one of these subcategories the guide will be further filtered to show only those channels offering programs of the selected category and type CATEGORY FILTER Fav List Theme Times Main Menu Wed Feb 7 3 15...

Page 44: ... to future programming information Simply select the time you want the guide to begin After a few seconds the selected guide appears GUIDE TIMES Fav List Theme Times Main Menu Fav Setup Options Set Turbo Watch TV Advance Program Guide to Chosen Time Current 3 30AM Tomorrow 3 30PM Tomorrow 3 30AM Sat 3 30PM Sat 3 30AM Sun Thu Feb 7 3 54PM ...

Page 45: ...Family list channels will be accessible If the Family list does not contain any channels no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver To avoid this verify the contents of the Family list before locking the receiver How to lock the system When you SELECT the Lock button the LOCK SYSTEM pop up panel appears 1 Enter a four digit passcode using the remote control Press Cancel to clea...

Page 46: ...ht and SELECT the type of programming content you wish to restrict For example if you select the Violence menu button a ratings pop up submenu appears as shown in the figure on page page 39 PARENTAL LOCK Ratings Lock Fav Setup Limits Watch TV Main Menu Enforce rating spending and viewing limits and restrict access to Family list channels Enter the 4 digit passcode to lock unlock your receiver Lock...

Page 47: ...se the joystick to increase or decrease each digit 4 Use the joystick to highlight the digit that you want to change The maximum limit is 655 per event 5 Highlight OK and press SELECT to confirm the entered amount RATINGS LIMITS Ratings Lock Fav Setup Limits Watch TV Main Menu Thu Feb 7 4 40PM Children Not Rated Allow All Movies Violence Language General Audience Dialogue Sex Allow TV 14 Allow TV ...

Page 48: ...40 Using access controls ...

Page 49: ...the SAT and MUTE buttons together and try again If that doesn t work or if the front panel buttons don t work either unplug your digital satellite receiver for 30 seconds then plug it back in Your satellite receiver is a computing device It is susceptible to erratic changes in power and or signal just as any other computer and these sudden changes can cause it to become confused Q Some channels lo...

Page 50: ...nded as shown on page iv as this can affect how the Caller ID feature works Q If I have questions about my satellite system or need to have it serviced who should I call A For issues regarding your equipment contact Hughes Consumer Care Center directly at 1 800 274 8995 or if you prefer call your dealer first They are most familiar with your installation and needs Also they are likely to be local ...

Page 51: ...9 034 067 Dimensia 156 MTC 034 040 Symphonic 034 DBX 012 023 039 043 Multitech 024 034 Tandy 010 034 Dynatech 034 053 NEC 012 023 043 048 039 Tatung 039 043 023 Electrohome 059 Nordmende 043 Teac 034 039 043 023 Emerson 006 029 035 025 027 034 036 037 046 101 129 131 138 017 031 044 152 157 153 Optonica 053 054 Technics 031 070 Fisher 003 008 009 010 Panasonic 070 133 031 066 160 161 Teknica 031 0...

Page 52: ...063 064 070 127 160 164 Craig 043 054 191 MGA 024 070 004 024 028 042 Symphonics 194 052 Crown 043 143 Minerva 088 Tandy 081 Curtis Mathes 070 101 143 004 Mitsubishi 004 024 040 042 028 146 Tatung 056 062 CXC 043 MTC 070 004 062 101 Technics 034 080 Daewoo 076 103 004 016 043 114 120 127 143 128 136 192 044 NAD 015 025 Techwood 004 Daytron 004 143 NEC 070 040 016 056 024 130 134 019 004 Teknika 00...

Page 53: ...82 193 Carver 013 098 107 126 129 160 163 220 245 249 Mondial 069 225 Sherwood 089 127 Clarion 151 169 MCS 108 178 Sony 097 117 147 183 200 253 237 238 188 192 Denon 101 133 191 202 208 246 247 Mitsubishi 253 Soundstream 197 Englightened Audio 078 153 Meridian 013 067 Starcom 141 Fisher 107 129 157 163 176 NAD 128 Symphonic 124 Fosgate Audionics 228 248 Nakamichi 072 212 234 235 Teac 102 159 180 0...

Page 54: ... 037 Harmon Kardon 217 Panasonic 003 039 Toshiba 038 001 Hitachi 011 Philips 038 042 006 007 Yamaha 039 079 JVCt 031 Pioneer 034 005 010 Zenith 028 041 Table 8 DVD Laser Disc Player brands and remote control codes BRAND CODE NUMBER BRAND CODE NUMBER California Audio 047 Quasar 047 Denon 043 044 Radio Shack 056 Fisher 047 RCA 046 Kenwood 060 Realistic 049 Magnavox 048 057 Runco 058 Mitsubishi 057 S...

Page 55: ... pointing 4 Dolby digital connection 10 logo icon 22 Pro Logic 10 DVD player remote control codes 46 E Edit preselected program 21 Elevation angle determining 4 Emitter VCR control cable 9 English language menus 26 Entering remote control codes 15 Entertainment system connecting 10 F Factory settings restore 26 Front panel controls 4 G Guide features 29 grid style 27 logo style 28 selecting style ...

Page 56: ...o 23 Scanning remote control codes 11 Schedule programs 20 Search for words 23 SELECT control 13 Selecting a menu item 13 Signal indication 5 Spanish language menus 26 Surround sound Dolby 10 S Video connection 3 System menu functions 24 System Setup screen 4 T Tabs menu 29 Tag boxes 33 Telephone connection 3 Testing results 5 6 satellite signal 5 Toggle icon 24 Translucency setting 26 Transponder...

Page 57: ...ed in transit removal and reinstallation of equipment for repair loss of programming cost of shipping to HNS batteries or cables after installation acts of God This limited warranty is not transferable and is valid only in the United States If you have any questions or encounter any problems you may contact your authorized HNS dealer or call our Customer Care Center at 1 800 274 8995 To ensure pro...

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