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HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL

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Page 1: ...Models HIRD B2 HIRD B3 HIRD B4 HIRD C2 O W N E R S M A N U A L Model HIRD B4 shown ...

Page 2: ...ed Macrovision Information This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights The anticopy process is licensed for noncommercial home use only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Note on Recording Programming Most television programs and films are copyrighted This means that someone has legal rights governing...

Page 3: ... be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical These codes require proper grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor antenna and grounding of the connecting cable at a point where it enters the house or other building If you are having a professional installer make the installation the installer must observe installation codes This manu...

Page 4: ...t ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the product is in safe operating condition THESE ARE DEFINITIONS FOR ALERTS USED IN THIS MANUAL WARNING or CAUTION Where you see this alert symbol and the WARNING or CAUTION heading strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury DANGER Electric shock hazard Where you see these...

Page 5: ...t FCC requirements only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this device Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception To meet FCC requirements shielded cables are required to connect the device to a personal computer peripheral or other Class B certif...

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Page 7: ...tion Procedure 4 9 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ONTO A METAL POLE 4 11 Installation Procedure 4 11 ATTACHING THE REFLECTOR ONTO THE LNB SUPPORT ARM 4 12 Assembling the HANT 3_ or HANT 4_ Antenna 4 13 Assembling the HANT 3_S Antenna 4 13 ATTACHING THE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY TO THE MAST OR POLE 4 14 GROUNDING THEMETAL POLE MOUNT 4 14 Installation Procedure 4 15 GROUNDING THE BASE PLATE 4 15 Installation Procedu...

Page 8: ...ID 7 10 Data Port 7 10 Phone Prefix 7 10 Screen Ratio 7 11 Factory Defaults 7 11 LIMITS 7 11 TV Allow 7 11 Max Rating 7 12 Max Spending 7 12 CHANNEL LISTS 7 13 Rename 7 13 Auto Set 7 13 Clear 7 13 Set 7 13 Tag Boxes 7 14 TURBOTUNE 7 14 Done 7 14 Video 7 14 Set Channel 7 14 INSTALLATION 7 15 System Test 7 15 Sat 1 Sat 2 7 15 Transponder 7 15 Position 7 15 SYSTEM TEST 7 16 Receiver Test 7 16 Cable T...

Page 9: ...oviders then digitally transmit the signals 22 300 miles in space to a grouping of high power satellites built by Hughes Electronics These satellites are co located in geosynchronous orbit 22 300 miles above the earth This means that after installation of the DIRECTV System which includes aiming the dish at the satellites no adjustment will be necessary to change channels because everything comes ...

Page 10: ...B The single LNB has one connection allowing use of a single digital satellite receiver The dual LNB has two connections allowing use of two digital satellite receivers or more if you are using a switching distribution box DIRECTV Plus systems utilize a special LNB configuration which actually consists of two distinct LNBs DIRECTV Plus systems have an LNB assembly that consists of two distinct LNB...

Page 11: ...ANTjack is passed through to the OUT TO TV jack when the power is in the off condition The information key is used to display descriptions of satellite programs and channels on your TV screen At any time pressing the program guide key will initiate the display of the on screen guide where you can see a listing of all available programs or will display the GUIDE MENU if pressed while displaying a p...

Page 12: ...your TV or VCR Only newer high end TVs SVHS VCRs and Hi8 VCRs support S video type connections The 15 pin WIDE BAND DATA port available only on the HIRD B3 and HIRD B4 model receivers is intended for advanced applications such as broadcast data services when available Do not attempt to use this connector without an Hughes approved data cable or adapter The 9 pin LOW SPEED DATA port available only ...

Page 13: ...icon in the upper left corner of your screen for a few seconds What is important is that some keys perform special features while the action icon is displayed The special functions are indicated in yellow above the keys Each will be described in this manual at the point they are used The following chart describes these for easy reference Key Combination Feature Function MENU Displays the MAIN MENU...

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Page 15: ...ace near your TV The location should also be well ventilated Do not set electronic components or other objects including this manual on top of the receiver or otherwise block its cooling vents It is recommended that you have your dish professionally installed This is due to safety issues electrical codes and assurance of a quality installation If you should choose to perform the installation yours...

Page 16: ... within reach contact your local phone company to arrange for a new jack to be installed or reorient your digital satellite receiver to be within reach of a telephone wall jack To suit specific needs you may need to purchase additional connectors and or cables These are available from your dealer or electronic hardware stores Choose which hookup method to use based on The capabilities of your TV a...

Page 17: ... input connect an S video cable from the S VIDEO output either from the digital satellite receiver if available or the VCR to the S video input on the TV Also connect the left and right audio outputs from the same device that the S video is coming from and connect them to the TV If you have a stereo system you may be able to achieve big speaker sound See the Hook Up to a Stereo System section for ...

Page 18: ... connect a coaxial cable from the RF output either from the digital satellite receiver s OUT TO TV if available or the VCR to the RF input on the TV Set the channel 3 4 switch on the back of your digital satellite receiver to the channel that is not broadcast or has the weakest signal in your area This will be the channel that you need to set your TV and or VCR to for viewing or recording satellit...

Page 19: ...er and a D VHS video recorder you will likely choose to connect the D VHS cable instead Refer to your D VHS owner s manual and the chapter Using D VHS Features on the HIRD B4 Receiver in this manual When the D VHS cable is connected the IR based VCR Control jack and cable are overridden and will not function Finding the VCR s Remote Control Sensor So that your digital satellite receiver can contro...

Page 20: ...se a location that is near an electrical outlet on an opposing wall to where your digital satellite receiver is installed Point the front of the base station towards the receiver Try to use your remote control from your chosen location to confirm that it is within the operating view of your digital satellite receiver Plug the AC power adapter included with your Remote Control Extender in the wall ...

Page 21: ...ted everything you can turn everything on Turn the TV on and set it to the digital satellite receiver channel 3 or 4 or input video or S video Do the same for the VCR if applicable Now turn your digital satellite receiver on You will see the start up screen for several seconds followed by a black screen with the message Searching for satellite signal To access related utilities press at the bottom...

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Page 23: ...control your digital satellite receiver Basic Navigation The most common digital satellite receiver related keys that you will use are and Four distinct keys on the digital satellite receiver front panel represent the direction keys On the remote control the top bottom left and right sides of the large disk represent the direction keys These keys are primarily used to move the highlight also known...

Page 24: ... which contains channels After stepping through the favorite lists it will cycle to the Top 10 list and then back to All Channels At any time you can exit the on screen guide through the Guide pop up menu and selecting Video This can be time consuming so a much quicker way is to press the key The key is only of use if your digital satellite receiver is connected to your entertainment system throug...

Page 25: ...ational Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 If you do not feel comfortable about performing these tasks or complying with installation requirements contact your dealer for information on having your system installed by an authorized professional installer The warranty covering your DIRECTV System assumes professional installation ...

Page 26: ...owed by the five appropriate digits From the remote control or receiver front panel you can also use the or keys to increase or decrease the highlighted digit value and the key to advance to the next digit Use the key to back up to correct any mistakes When you are finished press on the button labeled OK to continue ALIGNMENT RESULT Pop up Panel The ALIGNMENT RESULT will display the proper elevati...

Page 27: ...d of the needle The compass is now aligned with magnetic north Note Large metal structures such as air conditioning units and steel beams near the compass may greatly reduce its accuracy If you are near such structures move several feet away and repeat the measurement to verify the readings 3 Draw an imaginary line from the center of the compass to the azimuth value you recorded above This is the ...

Page 28: ...any items you will need to complete most installations You will need some of the following tools depending on your installation Electric drill Drill bits 1 8 inch 3 16 inch 1 2 inch masonry Carpenter s level Pencil or chalk Tape measure Wrenches 3 8 inch 7 16 inch or adjustable Hammer Hole digging tools Wheelbarrow or concrete mixing box Hacksaw Sledge hammer Flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwd...

Page 29: ...t 2 Verify that the mast is level 3 Go to the section titled Attaching the Reflector Onto the LNB Support Arm Installing the antenna on the side of your house Do not install on vinyl or aluminum siding See the section titled Installing the Antenna Onto a Wooden Surface Installing the antenna on the rail or floor of a deck See the section titled Installing the Antenna Onto a Wooden Surface Installi...

Page 30: ...on Kit sold separately Drill bits 1 8 inch 3 16 inch Carpenter s level Pencil or chalk Electric drill Siliconesealant Washers 5 16 inch Qty 4 Wrenches 3 8 inch 7 16 inch Lag screws 3 inch x inch Qty 2 2 inch x 5 16 inch Qty 4 Installation Procedure 1 Select a secure site to install the antenna base plate On the side of your house Locate a wall stud onto which you can install the antenna base plate...

Page 31: ...ate but leave it loose enough to enable you to adjust the base plate 7 Verify that the mast is still plumb and adjust if necessary 8 Mark the locations of the outside holes and remaining center hole on the mounting surface 9 Remove the base plate from the mounting surface 10 Drill a 1 8 inch x 3 inch pilot hole for the lower center hole 11 Drill four 1 8 inch x 2 inch pilot holes for the outside h...

Page 32: ...t drill into the mortar between the bricks 3 Using a carpenter s level plumb the antenna mast in at least two different locations on the side of the mast as shown These two measurements should be at right angles to each other If the mast is plumb aligned vertically with the bubble level go to step 5 Otherwise loosen the pivot bolt and adjustment nuts see diagram 4 Rotate the mast until it is plumb...

Page 33: ...rm later in this chapter Installing the Antenna onto a Cinder Block Surface The satellite antenna can be installed onto brick surfaces This section describes installing the antenna base plate and mast onto a cinder block or masonry surface Have the following tools and materials handy during this process Items marked with a asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation...

Page 34: ...er install site 6 Use a pencil to mark the location of the top left outside hole of the base plate see diagram onto the cinder block surface 7 Set the mast assembly aside and drill a inch hole where you made the pencil mark 8 Clean out the hole 9 Holding the ring end of a toggler fold the metal channel flat against the toggler and insert it into the drilled hole until you feel the channel open ins...

Page 35: ...d to the section titled Attaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support Arm later in this chapter Installing the Antenna onto a Metal Pole The satellite antenna can be installed onto a metal pole You will not be using the base plate or mast included with the antenna for this procedure Store these items in case you decide to move the antenna to a new location in the future Have the following tools and...

Page 36: ...hen the pole is plumb secure it with the rocks or attach guy wires to hold it upright 5 Fill the hole with prepared quick drying cement Shape the top of the concrete with a slope to improve drainage 6 Let the cement dry for 24 hours before you remove the guy wires or attempt to attach the antenna to the pole With the pole installed proceed to the section titled Attaching the Reflector Onto the LNB...

Page 37: ...hat sticks through the back of the reflector spacer and mounting bracket 6 Tighten the four inch nuts The heads of the flat head screws must be flush on the inside surface of the reflector to be securely fastened to the LNB support arm With the arm securely attached to the reflector you should proceed to the section titled Installing the Antenna Assembly onto the Mast or Pole Assembling the HANT 3...

Page 38: ... next step is to ground the antenna CAUTION Local electric codes and the National Electric Code NEC require the antenna to be grounded Grounding the antenna helps protect against damage caused by static voltage buildup or nearby lightning strikes Refer to the following Go to the section titled Grounding the Metal Pole Mount if your antenna is installed on a metal pole Go to the section titled Grou...

Page 39: ... materials handy during this process Items marked with a asterisk indicate that they are included in the Do It Yourself Installation Kit sold separately 5 8 inch x 8 foot ground rod and ground rod clamp Adjustable wrench 8 aluminum grounding wire Sledge hammer Cable ties Installation Procedure 1 Use a sledgehammer to drive the ground rod 8 feet into the ground near where you installed the antenna ...

Page 40: ... connection that is exposed to the elements Drip loops provide a connection with additional protection by preventing moisture from traveling down the cable and entering the connection Have the following tools and materials available Phillips screwdriver Hammer 14 or larger insulated grounding wire Flat blade screwdriver Installation Procedure 1 Select the location where you will install the ground...

Page 41: ... LNB into the rectangular opening in the LNB support arm so that the LNB points toward the reflector 2 If you are using antenna models HANT 3_ or HANT 4_ only insert the retainer nut into the LNB mounting hole 3 Insert the retainer screw into the LNB mounting hole 4 Use the appropriate screwdriver to tighten the screw Routing the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver During this step of the installa...

Page 42: ... the antenna has been mounted and the satellite cable has been run from the antenna to the receiver you are ready to monitor the signal strength while adjusting the dish pointing Positioning the Satellite Dish Pointing accuracy is very important You must be pointing the dish exactly at the satellites for you to receive a signal Please follow these instructions carefully to achieve a successful ins...

Page 43: ...an hear the beeps while you make adjustments When there is no signal beeps will occur every few seconds so that you know it is searching As the signal strength increases the beeps will become much more rapid Before you begin make these quick checks Verify that there are no obstructions such as trees buildings etc blocking the signal Verify that you are using the proper cable type RG 6 between the ...

Page 44: ...y 1 more degree and go back to step 1 If you do find a signal go to step 5 5 To have reached this step it is assumed that there is some degree of signal A numeric value for the strength ranges from 0 to 99 While your signal strength may vary refer to the following map to determine the suggested signal strength goal for your area 6 Gently continue turning the antenna reflector a small amount as you...

Page 45: ...out Direct Ticket pay per view is like having a video store right in your living room with over 55 movie choices every night starting as often as every 30 minutes USSB is your ticket to over 900 different movies a month on the greatest lineup of movie channels on TV It doesn t get any more Hollywood than this You ll get the latest blockbusters the best independent releases and an exciting collecti...

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Page 47: ...nnel you wish The Channel Banner This is a good time to explain the banner that you see at the top of the screen every time you tune to a channel You can display the Channel Banner at any time by pressing the key and clear it before it times out by pressing This banner contains information about the program This includes the program start and end times program title program rating channel call sig...

Page 48: ...u can see the channel call sign and number the titles start and end times for the currently airing programs and for what s on next Continue pressing or until you see something you like then press to tune to the channel You may also use direct entry of a channel number to advance the OneLine Guide to that channel The other filter keys including and as well as the key will also function to control t...

Page 49: ...e in the Information banner or on the on screen guide To access these services when available press the key on the remote control The Alternate Services banner will appear at the bottom of the screen Highlight and select either the Alt Audio or Alt Data button depending on the service you wish to change Alt Audio Once you have selected the Alt Audio button you can use the and keys to step through ...

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Page 51: ...at you may specify to determine the guide content such as Guide Times and Classes A full description of the filtering options can be found later in this chapter Choosing the Guide Style Once any of the guides are displayed by pressing the key the key takes on a new purpose It is now used to display or remove the guide pop up menu The guide menu provides buttons to access the MAIN MENU exit to vide...

Page 52: ...later in this chapter in the section called Getting Program Information Using PreSelect to Schedule Programs for Viewing With the trademarked PreSelect feature you can select your viewing choices in advance This allows you to mark upcoming programs to help you avoid missing them Use PreSelect to plan your evening viewing and let the remote fall into the cushions of your sofa Your digital satellite...

Page 53: ...d If a program title cannot fit entirely an ellipsis is included to indicate that title information is missing Some cells have arrows associated with them These arrows indicate that the program started at an earlier time or continues until a later time than is displayed in the grid Each grid cell approximates the duration of the associated program A time line spanning the width of the guide indica...

Page 54: ... associated program A time line spanning the width of the guide indicates the show times of the programs being displayed The list of blocks running down the left hand side are the channel tags Depending on the Channel Tag Name Number or Logos specified in your system s PREFERENCES screen described in the chapter Your Receiver s Menu System the tags may display the channel numbers and call signs or...

Page 55: ...will be airing on If the program is going to be airing on several different channels the word Multiple will appear in this column Pressing on any title that has either multiple times or multiple channels will direct you to the INFORMATION screen where you can select Show Times to determine which showings best suits you To move around the guide use the or keys You can continue to press the or keys ...

Page 56: ...ill be airing on The fourth and final column indicates the keyword that was found in the program title Pressing on any title will direct you to the INFORMATION screen To move around the guide use the or keys You can continue to press the or keys to scroll more program offerings onto the screen To speed up the process of reviewing the guide you can use or to page through the guide entries a full pa...

Page 57: ...followed by one of the associated keys or will filter the guide accordingly Pressing the key sequence a second time or pressing will restore the guide to show all themes Channel List The Lists pop up menu enables you to filter the guide to display only channels from the selected list In addition to All Channels you can choose one of your own defined lists See the Fav Lists section of The Receiver ...

Page 58: ... have events that are scheduled to be viewed or taped Only the currently selected guide period is included in this filter process The INFORMATION Screen To obtain more information about a particular program while viewing one of the various on screen guides press the key The INFORMATION screen offers the same program description that has been explained earlier and more You can see displayed the pro...

Page 59: ...er will even turn on if it was turned off and tune to the appropriate channel Programs that are scheduled to be automatically tuned to for viewing will be identified on the on screen guide with a check mark ü before the program title To Tape is very similar to To View however if you have connected your VCR to your digital satellite receiver via the IR cable and have properly set the VCR code from ...

Page 60: ... cost to view the program only A purchase of this type excludes the possibility of taping the event for later viewing The Tape View price indicates the cost to enable you to record the event for later viewing Of course you can also view the event when it airs if you select this option After choosing either View Only or Tape View you will be prompted to confirm your purchase request At this point y...

Page 61: ...out of the menus and return to viewing the most recently watched channel This button is provided for those occasions where you are using the digital satellite receiver s front panel and don t have access to the remote control If the remote control is handy pressing the key is a much more convenient way to return to watching your program The information banner will appear briefly or you can erase i...

Page 62: ...ntrol or on the digital satellite receiver s front panel Setup Menu The Setup button will take you to the SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU provides access to infrequently changed setup options of your digital satellite receiver Refer to the Setup Menu section found later in this chapter Scheduler The Scheduler button takes you to the SCHEDULER screen The SCHEDULER is where you can program and edit automa...

Page 63: ...mits button takes you to the LIMITS screen The LIMITS screen is used to when you want to establish restrictions on the use of your digital satellite receiver These restrictions include program rating limits and pay per view spending limits Refer to the Limits section found later in this chapter Chan Lists The Chan Lists button takes you to the CHANNEL LISTS screen The channel list feature enables ...

Page 64: ... settings overview An overview of the current settings can be reviewed without having to access each associated screen Scheduler The taping feature described here are available on receiver models HIRD B3 and HIRD B4 only Other Scheduler features apply to all models Owners of HIRD B4 model receivers and D VHS recorders should also refer to the chapter Using DVHS Features on the HIRD B4 Receiver You...

Page 65: ...t the specified date and time If you choose the Schedule to Tape option and you have successfully completed the VCR setup procedure your digital satellite receiver will attempt to record the event for you To remove a previously scheduled event select the Delete option And finally if you inadvertently pressed on an event but do not wish to make any changes select Cancel After choosing one of the sc...

Page 66: ...button will remove a piece of mail from your mailbox Please be aware that once a piece of mail has been erased it cannot be retrieved Messages will self erase if they become outdated or if space is needed to hold newer incoming messages Purchases The PURCHASEscreen displays recently viewed and advanced purchased pay per view events You can choose between Purchase History and Upcoming Purchases by ...

Page 67: ...h purchase There may be more events than can fit on the screen You can access these by using the key or advance a page at a time by pressing If you would like to cancel an event highlight the event in question and press A pop up panel will be displayed where you may be given the opportunity to cancel your purchase Be aware that cancellation of some events may not be possible New Card The NEW CARD ...

Page 68: ...E You will need this code whenever you wish to override the lock or to unlock your digital satellite receiver Unlocking Procedure Once you have locked your digital satellite receiver and would like to remove the lock and its restrictions at some later date highlight the Unlock button and press the key When the SYSTEM UNLOCK pop up panel appears you can use the and keys or the remote control number...

Page 69: ...each of these areas one at a time Places to go from the PREFERENCES screen Advanced When you select Advanced the ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen will be displayed This is where you can set options including your receiver ID preferred data port phone prefix and screen ration as well as reset all options to the factory default settings Things to do on the PREFERENCES screen MultiColor The MultiColor opt...

Page 70: ...Guide and still be in effect when returning to the on screen guide at a later time Advanced Preferences The ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen provides options for setting features that are less likely to require changes once they are set Most installation will not require any changes on this screen This screen also provides a means to reset all preference options to the factory settings Things to do on ...

Page 71: ...ontrol the viewing restrictions of satellite programming These limits when accompanied by the CHANNEL LISTS put a great degree of control in your hands Places to go from the LIMITS screen TV Allow Available on receiver models HIRD C2 HIRD B3 and HIRD B4 only When you select TV Allow the TV ALLOWANCE screen will be presented If your receiver is locked you will have to enter your passcode to access ...

Page 72: ...the SPENDING LIMIT pop up panel where you set the limit When the system is locked the passcode will be needed to change the ratings limit Use the number keys on the remote control to set the limit or use the and keys to increase or decrease each digit Use the and keys to highlight the digit that you want to change The maximum limit is 655 Highlight OK and press to confirm the entered amount Select...

Page 73: ...re excluded included due to the analysis process that is used You may edit the lists manually to correct these oversights Clear You may wish to remove all channels from a particular list at some point Selecting Clear will allow you to specify from which list you wish to remove all channels You may then add channels to this list if you so choose Set You may wish to include all channels in a particu...

Page 74: ...d channel using the number keys on the remote control or by using the and Pressing while highlighting one of the channel boxes will also initiate a pop up panel that will allow you to set the channel using the and keys on the remote control or the receiver s front panel Installation The INSTALLATION screen provides the utilities that makes the setup and testing of your system simple and convenient...

Page 75: ... proper direction to point your dish will be displayed Sat 1 Sat 2 If you are using the model HIRD C2 receiver use the Sat 1 Sat 2 button to select the display to be in Satellite 1 Signal Strength or Satellite 2 Signal Strength System Test Any time you experience a problem with your DIRECTV System you can use the SYSTEM TEST screen which runs a series of internal diagnostics that will provide you ...

Page 76: ...ed by using the and keys to step through each code Alternate between this procedure and testing the code Test The testing function allows you to check that the specified brand and code reliably initiate recording and stop your specific VCR It is necessary to have the VCR Control cable properly attached a recordable tape in the VCR and the VCR powered on before testing can be successful Be sure to ...

Page 77: ... in which James Cagney performed in as well as the TV series Cagney and Lacey The ALIEN search word might find the movie Aliens as well as any program which includes a description including the word alien Partial words work as well Entering the desired words is easy using the pop up keyboard You can highlight the desired letter using the and keys Press to enter the letter When you are satisfied wi...

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Page 79: ...ite receiver Then proceed to the next section to determine where the other end of this cable should be attached VCR Setup The VCR SETUP screen is used to specify the record mode that you will want to use most often This screen replaces the VCR SETUP screen that is described in the chapter Your Receiver s Menu System A D VHS VCR and a standard VCR cannot be controlled at the same time Things to do ...

Page 80: ...Motion Mode status will change from Rewind to Stop as the VCR stops at the beginning of the tape after a rewind operation Transport Controls The D VHS VCR pop up control panel appears when the keys are pressed and the digital satellite receiver is in video mode Pressing either the keys again pressing the key or waiting several seconds will make the control panel disappear The D VHS pop up control ...

Page 81: ...s information is available The ALTERNATE SERVICES pop up panel is accessible by pressing the key You should be aware that initiating any of these displays while a program is being recorded digitally will not interfere with your recording Superimposed displays are not recorded in D VHS mode however would be recorded if you are recording in analog mode Lockout Warnings During D VHS recording or play...

Page 82: ...hese icons are used on the on screen guides and on the SCHEDULER screen NOTE For all scheduled recording events the D VHS VCR must be in the power off mode and have a recordable tape of the correct type and length inserted Controlling Your D VHS VCR with Your Remote Control This procedure assumes you are using a Hughes Network Systems or Hitachi brand D VHS VCR For other D VHS VCR brands refer to ...

Page 83: ... features such as volume Code Scan Keep your remote control aimed at the device you want to control during this process The remote control will send out the power command for the device being programmed While holding down the device key that you are programming press the Mute key and simultaneously release both keys On the HRMC 3 the light at the front of the remote control should light and stay l...

Page 84: ...004 008 024 030 065 077 101 143 160 Jensen 013 JVC 034 038 083 034 KEC 043 Kenwood 001 070 Kloss 002 059 KMC 143 Brand Televisions KTV 001 043 143 154 Kuehn 265 Lodgenet 072 Logik 072 Luxman 004 LXI 007 015 052 081 160 164 Magnavox 001 003 022 059 060 061 063 064 127 160 164 Marantz 001 077 164 Matsui 164 Memorex 004 007 072 Metz 088 MGA 001 004 024 028 042 049 077 Minerva 088 Mitsubishi 001 004 0...

Page 85: ...8 022 025 054 GI 001 074 Golden Channel 030 Hamlin 049 050 055 Hitachi 001 055 Hospitality 070 077 Jerrold 001 002 003 004 008 009 010 069 074 M Net 037 Macom 033 Magnavox 010 012 064 079 Memorex 052 Movie Time 028 032 NSC 015 028 038 071 073 Oak 016 031 037 053 Panasonic 044 047 Paragon 052 Philips 006 012 013 020 065 085 090 Pioneer 001 034 051 063 076 Post Newsweek 016 Prism Multimedia 572 Pruc...

Page 86: ...sociated digital satellite receivers to pair the remote control accordingly Controlling Other Components Using the AUX Button Some additional features are available from your remote control while in the AUX mode Take a moment to understand the special operation in this case Note that these instructions apply exclusively to the universal remote control HRMC 3 Volume Control in AUX Mode Note that wh...

Page 87: ...2 Once you have established the correct code either by scanning or direct code entry do not press the device key to lock in your code 3 Press the AUX key to store the code onto the AUX key Identifying Codes that Have Been Stored You can determine the codes that are stored in your remote control This may be desirable to make future reprogramming of additional remote controls easier 1 Press the devi...

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Page 89: ...te control are good Q My digital satellite receiver does not respond when I press keys What s wrong A Most likely if the front panel keys work but the remote control doesn t work try pressing the SAT key before trying to control the digital satellite receiver If that doesn t work press the SAT and Mute keys together and try again If that doesn t work or if the front panel keys don t work either un...

Page 90: ... and local programming provided on the OUT TO TV connector Q If I have questions about my DIRECTV System or need to have it serviced who should I call A For issues regarding your equipment contact us directly at 1 800 274 8995 If you would like call your dealer first They are most familiar with your installation and needs Also they are likely to be local to you If you are needing assistance with y...

Page 91: ... are damaged in transit removal and reinstallation of equipment for repair loss of programming damage due to lightning for example power surges nearby strikes acts of God cost of shipping to HNS batteries or cables after installation This limited warranty is not transferable and is valid only in the United States SERVICE If you have any questions or encounter any problems you may contact your auth...

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