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DIRECTV

Digital Satellite Receiver

1032868-0001 Rev. A

Owners Manual

Models HAH-SA

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Page 1: ...DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver 1032868 0001 Rev A Owner s Manual Models HAH SA HBH SA SELECT MENU POWER SELECT MENU POWER ...

Page 2: ...from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Macrovision Information Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corporation This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U S patents 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and other intellectual property rights The anticopy process is licensed for noncommercial h...

Page 3: ...lades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is 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 sp...

Page 4: ...serve 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 must be grounded through the satellite local a...

Page 5: ...ed 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 DIRECTV Receiver is in safe operating condition Multi satellite capability Multi satellite capable if used with a DIRECTV Multi Satellite Dish...

Page 6: ...ed this information must be provided to the Telephone Company A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant Se...

Page 7: ...Using the menus 23 Onscreen menu icons 24 Purchasing pay per view PPV 24 Cancelling purchases 24 Reviewing past purchases 24 Listing unviewed purchases 25 Adjusting audio settings 25 Setting default and alternate audio 25 Using TruSurround 26 Using Dolby Digital audio 26 Adjusting video settings 26 Using WatchWizard 27 Using the Channels search 29 Using the Program Director 29 Scheduling or editin...

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Page 9: ...nna 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 Inserted the access card into your DIRECTV Receiver Ensure that you have completed these procedures then continue to the next page to ...

Page 10: ...ble D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE HAH SA 8 7 9 10 14 11 12 13 Table 1 Rear panel connections DIRECTV Receiver model HAH SA 1 SATELLITE IN connector 8 Pb component output jack 2 OUT TO TV connector 9 Y component output jack 3 TV ANTENNA CABLE IN connector 10 VCR CONTROL cable jack 4 AUDIO OUTPUT R jacks 11 S VIDEO jack 5 AUDIO OUTPUT L jacks 12 DIGITAL AUDIO O...

Page 11: ...ck Use an S Video cable not supplied to connect the DIRECTV Receiver s S VIDEO jack to the TV s S VIDEO input jack Use supplied A V cable to connect the DIRECTV Receiver s AUDIO L R jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks If your TV has RCA type A V connectors Use the supplied A V cable to connect the DIRECTV Receiver s AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the TV s A V IN jacks If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack ...

Page 12: ...gles will appear with onscreen instructions for using these values to properly align your dish antenna 5 Highlight and SELECT the Autoconfig menu button to automatically set your receiver to work with these antenna values SELECT MENU POWER SELECT MENU POWER Power On Standby Power Indicator Main Menu Button Direction Buttons SELECT Button MAIN MENU Tue Nov 6 4 20PM Audio Video Guide Options Program...

Page 13: ...ections displayed may vary from those shown SIGNAL STRENGTH Features Install Signal Main Menu Thu Oct 3 1 14 PM Prefs Test New card Upgrade Watch TV Info Status Signal Locked Source Signal Strength Current 95 Highest 98 Xponder Satellite 101 A 29 Xponder Test Remote VCR Cursor to the right to activate the signal monitor SIGNAL STRENGTH Features Install Signal Main Menu Thu Oct 3 1 14 PM VCR Prefs ...

Page 14: ...ngle digit numbers or you receive no signal indication Highlight the Install tab on the INSTALLATION menu Verify your settings Re enter your ZIP code if necessary to verify you have used the correct antenna pointing parameters for your location Check your cable connections Ensure the DIRECTV Receiver is connected to a modular telephone jack Once you have successfully obtained a signal and your tes...

Page 15: ...ntenna RG 6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV Receiver s SATELLITE IN jack see figures on page 2 1 Depending on your VCR select the appropriate connection to the DIRECTV Receiver If your VCR has A V connectors Connect the DIRECTV Receiver s AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the VCR s A V IN jacks If your VCR has only one AUDIO IN jack connect the receiver s lower mono AUDIO L jack to the VCR s AUDIO IN jack If ...

Page 16: ...CR responds to your pressing the remote control power note the position Temporarily tape the IR emitter to the position you marked until you verify that it works properly Test the VCR Record Stop This Record Stop test verifies the specified brand and code controls your VCR 1 Turn the VCR power on 2 Insert a recordable videotape into the VCR 3 Using the satellite receiver front panel buttons don t ...

Page 17: ...front and a mono surround channel To take full advantage of Dolby Digital programming connect the HAH SA digital audio output to an external 5 1 channel Dolby Digital decoder or receiver This provides you with three front channels two independent surround channels and an LFE or subwoofer channel 1 Connect the satellite antenna RG 6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV Receiver s SATELLITE IN jack 2 Connec...

Page 18: ...10 Adding system components ...

Page 19: ... PROG SEARCH AUDIO VIDEO Component controls Selects the component that you want to control Buttons illuminate to indicate the component that the remote control is set to operate Power Turns satellite receiver power on off standby Turns selected component power on off Receiver control group Most frequently used functions are grouped together see below Channel CH up down Moves to next or previous ch...

Page 20: ... PAUSE PREV CH SAT INPUT REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE PROG SEARCH AUDIO VIDEO Component controls Selects the component that you want to control Buttons illuminate to indicate the component that the remote control is set to operate Power Turns satellite receiver power on off standby Turns selected component power on off Receiver control group Most frequently used functions are grouped together see be...

Page 21: ...ove up or down to the next available channel or scroll through a page of program guide selections Press the CLEAR button to exit from any on screen guide remove banners or cancel an action Press the 1 LINE button to display the OneLine guide When the OneLine is onscreen pressing the 1 LINE button again adds another line to the guide up to four lines When the OneLine guide appears press the paddle ...

Page 22: ... Use the REMOTE pane under the System Setup menu tab to program your HRMC 11 or HRMC 12 remote control to operate your TV VCR DVD and AUX device The AUX menu button can be used to control a CATV box or other type of device Use the menu buttons to choose the desired type of device and display a brand name menu list from which you can select the manufacturer of your device Device codes appear in the...

Page 23: ...to that ID number first Use this procedure to set the remote control to use a different remote ID 1 From the MAIN MENU highlight the System Setup menu tab Press SELECT 2 Highlight Remote menu tab to access Remote Control Settings 3 Highlight the Remote 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 ...

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

Page 25: ...services Cells with arrows indicate the program started at an earlier time or continues later than can be shown in the selected time 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 paddle 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 Mo...

Page 26: ...ppears above the logo grid as you highlight each channel Video of the current program appears in the Picture in Guide window as you highlight each channel Use the Channel CH button to scroll through the guide entries a full page at a time or use the paddle to scroll through the guide entries one at a time You can display the most channels per screen as shown on page 19 by turning off the Picture i...

Page 27: ...u contain these elements The guide or menu title The day of the week date and time appear in the upper right corner Menu pane selection tabs Use the paddle 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 ...

Page 28: ... an additional line to the guide up to four lines Use the paddle 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 paddle 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 cha...

Page 29: ...nel box Add Channel and press SELECT 3 Choose the desired channel in the setup box shown below using the paddle or the CHANNEL CH button You can also use the numeric remote control buttons to enter specific channel number Renaming TurboTune groups Each nine channel group can be renamed as anything you choose using up to 10 letters numbers spaces and punctuation From the TurboTune grid 1 Highlight ...

Page 30: ...hile watching TV Setting guide preferences The GUIDE OPTIONS menu shown below allows you to customize the appearance and behavior on screen guides To set guide preferences 1 Highlight and SELECT the Guide Options tab from the MAIN MENU or press the remote control GUIDE button twice while watching a program 2 Highlight the Options tab 3 Highlight and SELECT the menu button for the setting you wish ...

Page 31: ...dio balance Select 4 3 or 16 9 screen ratio Center menus on your monitor up down and right left Color scheme color balance and on screen display translucency Caller ID Caller ID page 32 See the names and telephone numbers of recent callers Program Director Schedule page 29 Automatically tune to programs for viewing or taping WatchWizard Setup page 27 Results page 27 Search for programming using sp...

Page 32: ...hased pay per view events You can choose UPCOMING PURCHASES and PAST PURCHASES The event channel title start date and time and cost is shown for each purchase Reviewing past purchases The PAST PURCHASES pane shows recent pay per view events charged to your account You cannot remove listed events The list does not show events purchased but later canceled purchased cancelable events to which the DIR...

Page 33: ... is broadcast If the icon appears below the date and time in the Information Banner or program guide pressing the navigation paddle left or right while you are viewing a program presents you with an alternate available language option based your Alternate Audio menu selection Press SELECT to listen to program in the alternate lanugage on the currently airing channel Audio will revert to your selec...

Page 34: ...ons menu button Set the Digital Output menu button for Dolby Digital as shown in the figure If your A V receiver cannot decode Dolby Digital audio use the PCM two channel setting Use the Optimize Mono setting if you connect the satellite receiver to your TV using coaxial cable without A V left right audio cables Adjusting video settings Press the AUDIO button on your remote control or highlight an...

Page 35: ... using the WATCHWIZARD SETUP pane shown on page 28 Highlight and SELECT one of the eight search buttons A search menu appears where you can enter your search criteria as shown below Narrow your search results by combining criteria and text entries WATCHWIZARD SETUP Wed Oct 2 1 45 PM Watch TV WWSetup WWResult Main Menu WatchWizard Program Searches Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Search Ch...

Page 36: ...ard keyboard layout if you desire Highlight the desired letter using the paddle Press SELECT to enter the letter Select OK when you are finished entering the desired text WATCHWIZARD RESULTS Wed Oct 27 1 11 PM Watch TV WWSetup WWResult Main Menu WatchWizard Result Channels Result 2 Searching Today Search 1 3 00PM 100 Program Title 1 Today Search 1 3 30PM 105 Program Title 2 WATCHWIZARD SETUP Tue O...

Page 37: ... to automatically tune to a program at a specific date and time or tune to a program on a repeating basis You can schedule programs for viewing á schedule programs for taping Model HAH SA only specify programs to record by title Model HAH SA only select Cancel from the menu if you decide not to schedule anything CHANNELS SEARCH WWSetup Sat Oct 5 6 24 PM Please select a Category to begin search WWR...

Page 38: ...in hours and minutes 6 Use the paddle to advance to the Frequency column 7 Specify when or how often the event occurs Today Tomorrow Every Mon Every Tue Every Wed Every Thu Every Fri Every Sat Every Sun Everyday Mon Fri or specify a date If you specify a date use the month day format The year is set automatically 8 After setting the Frequency use the paddle to advance 9 Review your settings and ch...

Page 39: ...le The Input Key menu button allows you to turn the remote control INPUT button on and off Select menu language The Menu Language button allows you to display on screen menus in English default or Spanish Caller ID enable disable Use the Caller ID menu button to turn the Caller ID feature on and off Incoming calls will not be displayed on screen when the Caller ID feature is disabled Note You must...

Page 40: ...matically 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 Highlight and SELECT the Caller ID tab from the MAIN MENU You must subscribe to Caller ID from your local telephone company to use this feature You can also highlight an...

Page 41: ...hown below The four columns of small 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 Family list has not had channels added to it no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver To avoid this inconvenience create the Family list before locking ...

Page 42: ... several minutes for the receiver to scan through all of the channels and determine which ones you are authorized to receive The results of this scan will be stored in the designated channel list Note Auto Set may exclude some channels such as the Music Choice channels or include some pay per view channels This does not mean that the receiver is faulty These channels were excluded or included due ...

Page 43: ...an quickly narrow down channels to those that match your viewing interests Using Theme Filters The CATEGORY FILTER menu allows you to filter the guide by program category groups After choosing a category other than All the menu is replaced by the Subcategory menu panel This menu allows you to further refine a chosen theme In addition to All you can select popular categories that can be quickly sel...

Page 44: ...een CATEGORY FILTER Fav List Theme Times Main Menu Wed Sep 18 4 20PM Fav Setup Options Set Turbo Watch TV Select a Category to filter Guide All Movies Sports Interests News Lifestyles The material is a movie either theatrical or made for TV Themes A description of the selected category appears here Movies PREV LEVEL All Action Adventure Biography Animation Current Affairs Content Advisories Comedy...

Page 45: ...isting 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 ...

Page 46: ...or example if you select the Violence menu button a ratings pop up submenu appears as shown in the figure on page page 39 Highlight and SELECT the highest rating for violent program content you wish to allow You may choose to Block All or Allow All instead of setting a specific limit RATINGS LIMITS Ratings Lock Fav Setup Limits Watch TV Main Menu Sat Oct 5 4 40PM Children Not Rated Allow All Movie...

Page 47: ...sed for viewing 3 Use the number buttons on the remote control to set the limit or use the paddle to increase or decrease each digit 4 Use the paddle to highlight the digit that you want to change 5 Highlight OK and press SELECT to confirm the entered amount SPENDING VIEWING LIMITS Ratings Lock Fav Setup Limits Watch TV Main Menu Wed Jul 18 10 11AM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday...

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

Page 49: ...ton before trying to control the digital satellite receiver If that doesn t work press 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 oth...

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: ...Penney 001 012 031 040 066 101 156 Orion 025 Canon 028 031 Jensen 043 Panasonic 031 066 070 133 160 161 Capehart 108 JVC 048 050 043 130 060 012 031 150 055 158 Pentax 001 031 063 156 CCE 024 117 KEC 101 117 Philco 025 031 034 067 Cineral 117 Kenwood 014 023 034 047 048 Philips 031 034 054 067 071 101 Citizen 101 117 KLH 024 Pilot 101 Colt 024 Kodak 031 101 Pioneer 001 021 048 Craig 003 024 101 04...

Page 52: ...oronado 143 Hall Mark 004 A Mark 112 143 Craig 043 054 191 Harley Davidson 028 America Action 043 Crosley 164 Harvard 043 Amstrad 052 Crown 043 143 Hitachi 004 007 009 010 011 012 023 072 075 143 158 Anam 043 054 056 080 112 Curtis 004 011 070 072 081 101 120 143 164 Harman 164 AOC 004 058 070 112 CXC 043 Infinity 164 Audiovox 043 076 103 120 Daewoo 004 016 043 044 076 103 114 120 127 128 136 143 ...

Page 53: ...Scott 004 028 043 048 143 Universal 008 009 NEC 004 016 019 024 040 056 070 130 134 Sears 004 007 015 028 030 052 057 082 094 143 160 164 167 Video Concepts 146 Nikei 043 Seleco 200 Vidikron 164 Nikko 103 Semivox 043 Vidtech 004 NTC 103 Semp 015 Wards 004 008 009 019 028 060 061 063 064 072 074 143 164 165 Onking 043 Sharp 004 014 019 022 028 081 143 Westinghouse 120 076 Onwa 043 Siemens 088 Yamah...

Page 54: ... CATV CODE NUMBER Hamlin 015 017 022 Pioneer 007 026 027 Zenith 004 Jerrold G I 010 021 025 Scientific Atlanta 002 006 013 Oak 008 016 023 TOCOM 003 Table 7 DVD player brands and remote control codes BRAND CODE NUMBERS BRAND CODE NUMBERS BRAND CODE NUMBERS Alpine 009 Kenwood 070 Proscan 035 036 Apex Digital 075 076 Magnavox 008 038 042 RCA 035 036 Arcam 065 Marantz 006 007 Samsung 029 040 095 Cybe...

Page 55: ...logo style 18 selecting style 17 styles 19 GUIDE button 13 H Highlight and SELECT one of the eight search buttons 27 History purchase 24 I Icons interactive features 22 menu 24 multiple box 24 new mail 32 on screen display 24 option list 24 taping 29 toggle 24 viewing 29 ID receiver 15 Info Banner using 20 INFO button 13 INPUT button 13 Input key enable 31 J Joystick functions 11 12 icon 13 L Lang...

Page 56: ...tions 31 System Setup screen 4 T Tabs menu 19 Tag boxes 33 Telephone connection 3 Testing results 5 6 satellite signal 5 Transponder signal strength 5 testing 5 TurboTune assigning channels 21 TV connection types 3 TV remote control codes 44 U Unattended recording 30 Unviewed purchases 24 Upcoming purchases menu 25 V VCR Brands 43 connecting 7 control cable 8 control codes 43 remote control sensor...

Page 57: ...d 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 prom...

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