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For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner's Manual before you attempt to install or use your satellite 
system. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if 
necessary.

Heed Cautions–

All cautions on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions–

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as 

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding 
type plug has two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the third prong 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 specified by the 

manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 

when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has 
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.

Important Safety Instructions

THESE CAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS APPEAR ON THE BACK OF THE RECEIVER

WARNING or CAUTION

Double insulated systems are protected
by additional board clearances and
creepage, so that the unit will not be a
safety hazard to the end-user.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

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Summary of Contents for HAH-SA

Page 1: ...01 Rev B Owner s Manual Models HAH SA HBH SA SD HBH SELECT MENU POWER SELECT MENU POWER HUGHES WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may REGISTER ONLINE at www hns usa com warranty or complete the registration form on the back of this manual ...

Page 2: ...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 home use only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited StarSight Information StarSight features licensed under one or more of the follo...

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: ...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 An...

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: ...ng the menus 23 Onscreen menu icons 24 Purchasing pay per view PPV events 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 28 Using the Program Director 28 Scheduling or ed...

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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: ... 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 OUTP...

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: ...m 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 Channel CH up down Moves to next or previous channel during viewing Display next program guide page Grid guide only Numeric keypad Input Change video input...

Page 20: ... STOP 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 s...

Page 21: ...xt 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 applies to HRMC 11 and HRMC 12 only When the OneLine guide appears press...

Page 22: ...OTE pane under the System Setup menu tab to program your HRMC 11 HRMC 12 or HRMC 13 remote control to operate your TV VCR SAT AUX device or DVD HRMC 11 and HRMC 12 only 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 De...

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: ...de Style menu button 4 Press the SELECT button on the remote control toggle between Grid and Logo guide styles 5 Press the CLEAR button on the remote control to return to the program you were viewing Grid guide Easy to see what programs are available at a particular time Browse up or down one channel at a time with the paddle or directional arrow buttons when the highlight is in the grid Press the...

Page 26: ...f the screen Press the remote control INFO button to view complete program information You can view video if the Picture in Guide is turned off when using guides and menus by increasing Translucency using the VIDEO ADJUSTMENT menu Logo guide Select your favorite channels rather than selecting specific programs Only current programming can be selected from the Logo Guide The current program title a...

Page 27: ...ers displayed when changing channels Press the remote control INFO button to display a Full banner at any time Banners disappear from the screen after a few seconds but you can remove them from the screen instantly by pressing the CLEAR button on the remote control Menu Title Menu Tabs Caller ID Lock Limits Audio Video Program Guide Guide Options System Setup Watch TV Purchases Interactive WatchWo...

Page 28: ...ections and other filters Press the CLEAR button on the remote control to instantly remove the guide Using TurboTune The TurboTune feature is a quick access guide to 27 of your favorite channels Three groups of nine of your favorite channels are available as Turbo 1 Turbo 2 and Turbo 3 1 Press the TURBO button on the remote control to show the TurboTune grid shown in the figure below 2 Use the pad...

Page 29: ...creen you know that the program you re watching has been enhanced with DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Service Press the SELECT button on your remote control to access interactive features Select the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center menu bar then follow the simple directions provided on the subsequent screens You can use your remote control to access up to the minute sports scores news and weather get program trivi...

Page 30: ...ns 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 to modify GUIDE OPTIONS Fri Oct 4 12 25AM Watch TV Theme Set Turbo Times Main Menu Fav List Fav Setup Options Reset Options Guide Style Picture In Guide Guide Zoom Multi Color Channel Sort Filters Grid On On On...

Page 31: ...udio language Set left right audio 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 31 See the names and telephone numbers of recent callers Program Director Schedule page 28 Automatically tune to programs for viewing or taping WatchWizard Setup page 27 Results page 27 ...

Page 32: ...urchase Confirmation panel SELECT the Purchases menu tab to display lists of recently viewed and advance purchased 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 e...

Page 33: ...f the icon appears below the date and time in the Information Banner or program guide pressing the navigation paddle or directional arrow buttons 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 language on the currently airing channel Audio will revert...

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: ... see a list of programs matching your search criteria SELECT the Results Guide menu button to view the search results as a guide Pressing the SEARCH button on the remote control when any program guide is onscreen automatically highlights programs matching your search results Pressing the SEARCH button again highlights the next result based on program starting time Use the on screen keyboard to ent...

Page 36: ...nd time or tune to a program on a repeating basis You can schedule programs for viewing 9 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 WATCHWIZARD SETUP Tue Oct 15 9 23AM Watch TV WWSetup WWResult Main Menu Search for words in the Program Titles and Descriptions within Guide t...

Page 37: ...e paddle or directional arrow buttons 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 or directional arrow buttons to advance ...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...ming call The caller s name and telephone number appears in a banner across the lower portion of your screen while you re watching TV You must subscribe to Caller ID from your local telephone company to use this feature The Call History pane shows you the name time and telephone number of recent calls on your TV as shown in the figure below To display the Call History pane highlight and SELECT the...

Page 40: ...32 Using the menus ...

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: ...CT a channel list to be programmed Once selected the Auto Set Progress 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 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 vie...

Page 43: ...access other guide styles By combining each of these filter options you can 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 ...

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: ... SELECT the Lock button the LOCK SYSTEM pop up panel appears 1 Enter a four digit passcode using the remote control then SELECT OK Press Cancel to clear the locking process 2 Enter the code again to confirm then SELECT OK If you forget your four digit code you must call DIRECTV Once you select OK the satellite receiver is locked You must enter the passcode to unlock it A lock symbol icon appears a...

Page 46: ...to set the specific hours and or maximum hours the satellite receiver can be used for viewing 1 Use the number buttons on the remote control to set the limit or use the paddle to increase or decrease each digit 2 Use the paddle to highlight the digit that you want to change 3 Highlight OK and press SELECT to confirm the entered amount RATINGS LIMITS Ratings Lock Fav Setup Limits Watch TV Main Menu...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...034 054 067 071 101 Canon 028 031 KEC 101 117 Pilot 101 Capehart 108 Kenwood 014 023 034 047 048 Pioneer 001 021 048 CCE 024 117 KLH 024 Portland 108 Cineral 117 Kodak 031 101 Profitronic 040 Citizen 101 117 Lloyd 034 Protec 024 Colt 024 Logik 024 Quartz 002 014 Craig 003 024 101 040 135 LXI 034 003 009 017 101 Quasar 031 066 070 133 160 161 Curtis Mathes 031 041 156 Magin 040 Radio Shack 034 123 ...

Page 50: ... 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 004 016 043 044 076 103 114 120 127 128 136 143 192 Inteq 073 Baysonic 043 Daytron 004 143 JBL 164 Bell Howell 07...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...TV 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 Cyberho...

Page 53: ...2 icon 13 L Language menu 30 Locate satellite 4 M Mail Erase 31 message 31 viewing 31 Menu features 19 function overview 23 icons 24 language 30 tabs 19 Multiple box icon 24 N New mail icon 31 O On screen menu language 30 Options list icon 24 Ordering events via phone 24 Output channel setting 30 P Past purchases pane 24 Pay per view history 24 purchase 24 upcoming events 25 Phone jack connection ...

Page 54: ...val 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 prompt and efficient ...

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Page 56: ...YSTEM DID YOU PURCHASE Place a check for your system Check all that apply 90 days labor 1 year parts SD HBH 18 Basic Satellite Receiver 90 days labor 1 year parts HBH SA 18 Director Pack 90 days labor 1 year parts HAH SA 18 Executive Director Pack 90 days labor 1 year parts Please enter the last two 2 digits of the model number EXCLUDING YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM WHAT WERE THE LAST TWO HOME ELECTRONICS ...

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