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Other Information

To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit:

• Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit.  Make sure you insure your shipment in case

of damage or loss.

• Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible.  Please retain all accessories that were

included with your unit such as the remote control hand unit and access card.

• Include with the shipment:

1.

Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.

2.

A brief note describing your receiver problem.

3.

Your name, address and phone number.

• The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier’s check or money order for payment if there are any out of

warranty labor or parts charges, and you elect not to use your credit card.

• After we receive your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you.

What your warranty 

does not

 cover:

• Customer instruction.  (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit.  Any additional

information should be obtained from your dealer.)

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
• Adjustment of customer controls.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial

purposes.

• Batteries.
• Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the continental U.S.A. and Alaska.
• Loss of programming.
• Installation.
• Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.
• Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pick up the replacement unit in a timely manner.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit.  It will make it easier to contact you

should it ever be necessary.  The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:

THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.  ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.  NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION
GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY
WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER.  THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.  THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY
ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA.  EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long

an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply.  See your dealer for warranty information.

Summary of Contents for - 2002 TOCOM 1566089B

Page 1: ...Satellite Receiver User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 2: ...nsed for non commercial home use only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust yourdigital satellite receiver Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top and bottom Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture po...

Page 3: ...e key features of the DIRECTV system including a way to display the Main Menu viewing suggestions program details The Guardian channel locking system on screen message display the Scout keyword phrase and the AlphaSort alphabetical search features and alternate audio offerings Requirements Press the INFO button on the remote control Highlight different icons using the remote control s arrow button...

Page 4: ...r you see the Interactive logo appear on screen For more information see page 30 in the Satellite System Features chapter Software Upgrades via Satellite Description The digital satellite receiver is able to modify some of its features and functions with downloaded RSA secure upgrades or modifications RSA secure downloads ensure that only authorized upgrades are delivered to your RCA digital satel...

Page 5: ...ic Code Search 23 Using Direct Entry 24 Operating Other Components 24 Remote Control Codes 25 Using the Satellite Receiver s Features 27 Anatomy of a Program Guide 28 Displaying the Program Guide 28 Using The Channel Banner 29 Buttons of the Channel Banner 29 The DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Feature 30 Displaying On screen Guides 30 The Detail Guide 30 The Grid Guide 30 Getting Around In the Guides 31 Scro...

Page 6: ... Profiles 46 Locking the System 49 Program Video Unlock 50 Choosing Your Profile 51 Personal Settings 51 Name 51 Default Guide 52 Guide Sorting 52 Color Scheme 52 Translucency 52 Animation 52 Edit Fetch 53 INFO Help 54 Reset 54 System Setup 54 Assisted Setup 54 System Index 55 System Options 55 Dish Pointing 57 System Test 58 System Info 58 Upgrades 58 New Access Card 59 Alternate Data 59 Interact...

Page 7: ...s contained within this publication are for representation only Connections Setup Chapter Overview Things to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection Place Batteries in the Remote Control Assisted Setup Order Programming Chapter 1 ...

Page 8: ...of straight down the middle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the A V cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air c...

Page 9: ...t for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your satellite receiver For more information about the relationship between cables jacks and the quality of the signal go to pages 14 15 Component Signal Quality Jacks on the satellite receiver Cables needed Go to Excellent S VIDEO AUDIO L and R S video audio video page 8 Very Good VIDEO AUDIO L and R audio video page 10 Good OUT TO TV RF coaxi...

Page 10: ...he S Video connection which carries video information only requires that audio cables also be used Digital Satellite Receiver Cable or Off air Antenna TV VCR Satellite Dish Antenna RJ11 modular phone jack IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV VIDEO AUDIO L R CH4 CH3 IN FROM ANT SATELLITE IN S VIDEO OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT PHONE JACK LOW SPEED DATA VIDEO AUDIO S Video 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 Note Your VCR and TV back panels m...

Page 11: ...ct two ends of the supplied A V cables to the AUDIO R and L jacks on the satellite receiver and the other ends to the corresponding audio input jacks on the TV Note Make sure you connect jacks by their labels For example AUDIO R on the digital satellite receiver should be connected to TV s right audio input jack L Audio to L Audio etc If your TV only has one audio input jack use the satellite rece...

Page 12: ...d is recommended for use with TVs that do not have S Video input jacks Digital Satellite Receiver Cable or Off air Antenna TV VCR Satellite Dish Antenna RJ11 modular phone jack IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV VIDEO AUDIO L R CH4 CH3 IN FROM ANT SATELLITE IN S VIDEO OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT PHONE JACK GROUND LOW SPEED DATA VIDEO AUDIO 2 3 1 4 5 6 Note Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactly like the on...

Page 13: ...pe of phone jack 6 Connect the ends of the supplied A V cables to the satellite receiver s AUDIO and VIDEO jacks and the other ends to the corresponding AUDIO and VIDEO input jacks on the TV Note Make sure you connect jacks and cables corresponding to their labels For example AUDIO R output on the digital satellite receiver should be connected to AUDIO R input on the TV VIDEO OUT to VIDEO IN etc I...

Page 14: ...nded for TVs that have no S Video or A V input jacks Digital Satellite Receiver Cable or Off air Antenna TV VCR Satellite Dish Antenna RJ11 modular phone jack IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH4 CH3 IN FROM ANT SATELLITE IN S VIDEO OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT PHONE JACK GROUND LOW SPEED DATA VIDEO AUDIO 1 3 4 5 2 Note Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactly like the ones illustrated ...

Page 15: ...telephone line cord to the PHONE JACK on the back of the satellite receiver and the other end to an RJ11 type modular phone jack the most common type of phone jack Go to Page 16 Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV programming Tune the TV to the satellite receiver s output channel either channel 3 or 4 Note You can change the satellite receiver s output channel by pressing the remote control s S...

Page 16: ...ed if A V connections are not available on your TV RF jacks are used for off air antenna and cable feed connections The RF jacks on the receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV The coaxial cable supplied with your system is used to connect the receiver to your TV VCR s antenna input jack Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord is required to connect your satellite receiver to a telep...

Page 17: ... signal and the TV cable feed using the remote control s ANTENNA button to toggle between the two LOW SPEED DATA This port allows you to connect your digital satellite receiver to future services and accessories as they become available A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required OUT TO TV Connects the satellite receiver to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable This jack provides the ...

Page 18: ...rtment matching the and end of each battery 3 Replace the cover Plug in and Turn on the Receiver Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely To turn on the satellite receiver press the SAT button on the remote control or the ON OFF button on the front panel If your TV brand is RCA GE or Proscan press the TV button on the remote control to turn on the T...

Page 19: ...the remote control to select it Once you know how to navigate on screen menus you can complete the Assisted Setup see the next step and explore the menu system To display the on screen menu system press the remote control s SAT button then press the MENU button Note Don t worry about getting stuck inside a menu Pressing the CLEAR button on the remote control takes you out of the menu system and ba...

Page 20: ...in some markets Check with your retailer or visit DIRECTV com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service address social security number and or major credit card Programming subject to change You must be physically located in the U S to receive DIRECTV service DIRECTV services not...

Page 21: ...on only Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview Remote Control Buttons Buttons on Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver Programming the Remote Control Using the Remote Control to Operate Another Component Modes of Operation Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver Remote Control Codes Chapter 2 ...

Page 22: ...s FETCH Displays the Fetch menu with up to eight different actions or executes a single task depending on the preferences set GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two selected channels In the menu system returns you to the previous screen GUIDE Brings up the program guide Subsequent presses of the GUIDE button switch between the Detail and Grid guide formats INFO Brings up the on scre...

Page 23: ...riginal channel that was active when skip was first pressed when the timer reaches zero Each press of the SKIP button increases the timer by 30 seconds Transport Buttons REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE When in on screen guides PLAY advance the display two hours FORWARD advances the display 12 hours and REVERSE moves time backward 12 hours When the remote control is programmed these buttons ...

Page 24: ...ewing or off when you are not viewing it Your receiver will still be able to download software upgrades and receive messages from program providers when it is off MENU OK Use this button to display the Main menu If you are already in the menu system pressing this button selects the highlighted item Arrows Use the navigation arrows to move the on screen highlight up down left or right Channel Down ...

Page 25: ...olding the component button press and hold ON OFF until the LED on the remote control turns on then release both buttons Note The AUX button can only be programmed using direct code entry See Using Direct Entry later in this section for details 3 Point the remote at the component press and release PLAY then wait five seconds or until the LED stops flashing At this point the remote control is searc...

Page 26: ... remote to control the component 2 Press ON OFF to turn the component on or off 3 Use the remote control buttons that apply to that component Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR cable box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote control to operate the TV press the TV butt...

Page 27: ...06 1019 1022 1051 1079 1080 1082 Midland 1054 1151 1171 1172 1181 Minutz 1052 Mitsubishi 1004 1005 1006 1019 1022 1051 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1125 Montgomery Ward 1083 Motorola 1003 1173 MTC 1004 1005 1006 1105 1176 1178 Multitech 1038 1178 Multivision 1084 NAD 1006 1071 1072 1185 NEC 1003 1004 1005 1006 1089 Nikko 1006 1016 NTC 1016 Onwa 1038 Optimus 1185 Optonica 1095 1173 Orion 1035 1191 Pana...

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Page 29: ...his publication are for representation only Using the Satellite Receiver s Features Chapter Overview What is a Program Guide The DIRECTV INTERACTIVE feature The Channel Banner and other on screen displays How to use the on screen programming schedule Chapter 3 ...

Page 30: ...tton on the remote To change the current user press the remote control s WHO INPUT button while viewing programming then use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the desired profile You can also press the remote control s MENU button then select Program Guides and then Select User to display the list of profiles from which to choose Program titles and information Channel sort Viewin...

Page 31: ...ng and other limits can be accessed or changed Selecting this icon in the channel banner displays the Lock System control panel Video Unlock icon A password has been entered to temporarily override the limits The system will remain unlocked until the satellite receiver is turned off or re locked Program Unlock icon A password has been entered to override limits for a single program After the progr...

Page 32: ...tting Started Interactive Channels Shopping Sign Up Order History Messages Help Settings and About DIRECTV Displaying On screen Guides Each time you press the remote control s GUIDE button a different type of program guide appears The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time and channel format with program information for the highlighted program A small window showing the progra...

Page 33: ...the up and down arrows Scrolling Page By Page If you want to scroll up or down through the program guide faster press the CH buttons on the remote control The highlight scrolls a page at a time Scrolling Forward and Reverse To scroll forward in two hour increments press the remote control s PLAY button while in SAT mode To go forward or reverse by a 12 hour block of time use the FORWARD and REVERS...

Page 34: ...sired button and to display more information You can even use the displayed information in the More Details menu to look for matching information in the stored guide programs or to create search criteria for use with the Scout search feature of your digital satellite receiver To Access More Details 1 Highlight a desired program in the on screen guide and press the remote control s INFO button 2 Hi...

Page 35: ... Viewing Suggestions Guide You can access these guides from the Main menu by selecting Program Guides The Channel Guide Displays the programming schedule for the selected channel The Logo Guide Displays channel logos for the current user s channel list The Suggestions Guide Displays a list of programs based on programming that has been previously watched under that user profile ...

Page 36: ... learning feature off altogether from the Viewing Suggestions control panel To Access the Viewing Suggestions Menu 1 Press the remote control s MENU button to display the Main menu 2 Press 1 to select Program Guides 3 Press the 4 button to choose Suggestions 4 Access desired viewing suggestions using the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select Note You can also access this menu by selectin...

Page 37: ...choices Note The themes and topics can be customized for any profile Once finished customizing the themes only topics that match your choices should appear when you select the Active Profile Preferences icon in the on screen guides Movies Select the Movies icon to sort and list only movies After selecting Movies the Movies Themes menu is displayed Here you can sort movies by various themes By defa...

Page 38: ...nd select A Words like The A and An appear at the end of a title All titles that begin with A appear in the AlphaSort list Next enter the letter U All titles beginning with AU appear in the list Continue to enter the specific title until it appears in the AlphaSort list If you enter the wrong character select either Backspace or Clear All Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight th...

Page 39: ...ars within a program title or program description the program will be included in the Scout Results program list Once you have set up a Scout menu item you can check its status by highlighting it A highlighted binoculars icon means that a Scout menu item has found results Scout continually searches for requested information whether the box is on or off You can also select Run Scout to do an immedi...

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Page 41: ...d within this publication are for representation only Using the Menu System Chapter Overview Using the Menu System The Program Guide Mailbox Using the Purchases Menu Timers Feature Profiles Personal Settings Options System Setup Interactive Chapter 4 ...

Page 42: ... on screen Go Back button and press the OK button on the remote control Press the CLEAR button on the remote control The on screen display clears from the screen and you return to TV viewing Press the GO BACK button on the remote control This returns the TV to its preceding display Getting Help For an overview of a displayed menu use the remote control s arrow and OK buttons to select the on scree...

Page 43: ...ail messages from DIRECTV Purchases Use this button to review or cancel upcoming purchases review past purchases and set spending limits for saved profiles Timers Schedule the digital satellite receiver to tune to a specific channel at a specific time Profiles This button displays a menu where you can set system and user passwords ratings limits spending limits viewing hours as well as create favo...

Page 44: ...tions or change the active profile Anatomy of a Program Guide The diagram above shows you the kind of information you will see in the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Grid Guide shown here Displaying Program Guides In addition to selecting Program Guides in the Main menu you can press the GUIDE button on the remote control This bypasses the Program Guides menu and directly displays the default guide Pr...

Page 45: ...l to display the Main menu Then select Mailbox from the Main menu you can also select the mailbox icon on the channel banner to view your mail 1 Point to a message and press OK The message is opened for you to read 2 Press OK again to close the message If you want to erase a message point to Erase Message and press OK When you exit Mailbox messages that aren t erased are saved in memory Note The q...

Page 46: ...the Future Purchases screen You can review the program description as well as cancel an upcoming purchase Spending Limits Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a per event and or a monthly spending limit for Pay Per View programs 1 Select Spending Limit 2 Select the user profile you d like to set a spending limit for then use the digits or the arrow buttons on the remote control to enter progr...

Page 47: ...to purchase the program Highlight a PPV program in a program guide and press INFO The Program Details screen will appear and give you more information about the program From this screen you can also purchase the program You can select View Channel to view that channel Buy Program to purchase the program Remind Me to be prompted just before the show is scheduled to start Other Times to see when the...

Page 48: ...created Individual settings that can be changed in the Profile Menu include the profile name viewable channel lists ratings limits for TV and movies viewing hours spending limits and profile locking Creating and Editing User Profiles When you select Profiles from the Main menu the first screen you see presents a menu listing all user profiles the Family Profile and up to four individual profiles Y...

Page 49: ...e remote control s arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select the COPY button at the bottom of the screen Creating a Profile Channel List 1 Select Edit Channels 2 Use the arrow buttons to highlight a channel and press OK to remove or replace the check mark Checkmarked items appear in the channel list Add or Delete All Channels You might be able to save time when creating a channel list by using ...

Page 50: ...urs option to limit the total amount of time as well as the time of day that a user can watch programming 1 In the Profiles menu select Viewing Hours 2 Use the digits on the remote control or point to the or buttons and press OK to complete the on screen sentence Choose the days to view how many hours can be viewed each day 0 24 hours and when programming can be viewed Be sure to lock the system f...

Page 51: ...ing and channel limits you have set up for each profile into effect When you lock the system no one can modify any of these settings without first entering the four digit system password 1 In the Profiles menu select Lock System 2 Use the arrows or the digit buttons to enter a four digit system password 3 Enter the password a second time to confirm it The lock icon should be displayed in the chann...

Page 52: ...ght the Lock icon in the channel banner Make sure to check the box beside Unlock this program only and enter the system password This program is no longer blocked but all other settings remain in effect The unlock icon with a P should be displayed in the channel banner Use the Lock and Unlock icons in the Channel Banner to lock or unlock the system To access the Lock Unlock Menu press the INFO but...

Page 53: ...nd which personal settings are used To change the current profile press the WHO INPUT button Personal Settings The Personal Settings menu accessed by pressing the 6 button in the Main menu lets you customize the look and feel of the active profile Each of the satellite system s profiles can have individualized personal settings Note If a personal profile is password protected then that password mu...

Page 54: ...or alphabetically by channel names Color Scheme Lets you pick which colors appear in the guide and menu systems Translucency Lets you choose how see through the channel banner the Fetch menu and the Main menu are when displayed Use the remote control s arrow buttons to access and slide the indicator bar to make the screens more or less opaque Animation Lets you select which graphics are displayed ...

Page 55: ...on 8 Press the left arrow button to confirm your selections and return to the menu When you would like to access your customized menu press the FETCH button on the remote control To assign one function to the FETCH button 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Select Personal Settings 3 Select the desired profile each profile can have a different Fetch Menu 4 Select Edit Fetch 5 Select Fetch Con...

Page 56: ...ital satellite receiver include system options and dish pointing Assisted Setup This feature walks you through a series of questions and is designed to quickly get the system detecting a signal Follow the on screen instructions to set the system language get instructions on menu navigation select the type of satellite dish antenna used find your dish pointing coordinates and run a system test that...

Page 57: ...a numbered on screen item Languages This menu allows you to select menu and audio languages You can choose between English and Spanish for the menu language You can choose from a variety of audio languages to be heard if a program is simulcast in that language If that language is not available for that broadcast the programming will be heard in its default language Output Channel This feature allo...

Page 58: ...e time zone is normally automatic and generally does not require you to do anything Setting the time zone should only be done in rare circumstances such as if the program times are wrong after the system card has been activated Note You must select an entry in the Choose your time zone field before all menu items are displayed Multi Switch Setup This feature allows the satellite system to know if ...

Page 59: ...mation advanced search features such as the Scout and AlphaSort will only have a few hours of data from which to work Enter Zip Code This feature allows you to find dish pointing coordinates from your local zip code 1 In the Dish Pointing menu use the remote control s arrow buttons to select Enter Zip Code 2 Use the numeric buttons on the remote control to enter in the proper zip code 3 After ente...

Page 60: ...you to perform a system level diagnostic test on the satellite receiver There are four sub tests within this system test Each one will display results after the testing for that area is complete The receiver s access card number is also displayed in this menu Note While the system is testing the signal the video will temporarily blank out When the tests are complete a summary display appears Syste...

Page 61: ... with a new access card This is necessary on occasion when DIRECTV sends out a new card Alternate Data Selects from among the available data channels Interactive This function allows you to learn more about DIRECTV INTERACTIVE It also allows you to setup an account for the free service review transactions and messages and to change settings ...

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Page 63: ...Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Other Information Chapter Overview Troubleshooting Finding the TV s Video Line Input Running the System Test Limited Warranty Accessory Order Form Index Chapter 5 ...

Page 64: ... Taking either of the above actions lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite signals to the off air antenna or cable signal and vice versa You may not have installed your satellite dish antenna properly Refer to the dish pointing instructions in the Menu section of this book and the installation guide that came with your satellite dish antenna Receiver will not turn on Check t...

Page 65: ...ote that when you replace the batteries you may have to reprogram your remote to control other devices Remove batteries press and hold the 1 button for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote control Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote If you are trying to operate a device other than the digital satellite receiver that you have pro...

Page 66: ... consult your TV Owner s Manual If you cannot find your TV Owner s Manual you will have to investigate You might access the TV s video input channel by pressing a button on the remote control finding it through the TV s menu system tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV The box below li...

Page 67: ...n satellite receiver controlling mode then press MENU to bring up the Main menu 3 Select System Setup 5 Select System Test 6 If your system does not pass the system test check any of these potential trouble areas cabling pointing the satellite dish phone connection and access card 7 If you continue to have problems call RCA Customer Service at 1 800 679 4776 You should run a system test several ti...

Page 68: ...r rental firms proof of first rental is also required Option I 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time 2 We will send you a replacement unit 3 If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a SR number only items not co...

Page 69: ...ou fail to pick up the replacement unit in a timely manner Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIE...

Page 70: ... to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68 FCC Rules and Regulations The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telep...

Page 71: ...G 6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof F connectors comes in a variety of lengths S Video Cable comes in 12 foot lengths Self Installer s Kit contains all the cable and hardware needed to install the dish and connect the system Remote Control replaces a lost remote Or order a second remote for convenience Eight outlet surge protection for cable TV satellite systems and other electronics Comes ...

Page 72: ...orm have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card My card expires Daytime Phone Number Placing an Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call t...

Page 73: ...emote control is necessary to operate other components Channel Banner A transparent banner at the top of the picture allows direct access to the key features of your digital satellite system including viewing suggestions The Guardian channel locking system on screen message display and the Scout keyword phrase and the AlphaSort alphabetical search features Press the INFO button on the remote contr...

Page 74: ...rmation weather program trivia free offers and shopping all while you watch TV LOW SPEED DATA port This port allows you to connect your digital satellite receiver to future services and accessories as they become available A shielded cable and additional hardware may be required Do not use this port unless specifically instructed to by DIRECTV OUT TO TV jack Connects the satellite receiver to your...

Page 75: ...eiver S VIDEO jack Provides better picture quality than A V or RF coaxial cable jacks Use the S video connection along with audio cables because S Video only carries picture information not sound SATELLITE IN This jack allows a connection between the satellite receiver and the satellite system s dish antenna Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord is required to connect your satellite rece...

Page 76: ...9 Accessory Order Form 69 Active Profile s Preferences 35 AlphaSort 29 36 AlphaSort icon 29 Alternate Audio icon 29 Alternate Data 59 Animation 52 Arrows on remote 20 Assisted Setup 18 Assisted setup 65 Attractions Guide 33 Audio Hum 6 Audio Video jacks cables 7 10 14 AUX button 20 B Back Panel Jacks 15 Batteries 16 Buttons 20 C Cable Box code list 26 Cancelling purchases 44 Cautions i 2 Channel B...

Page 77: ...tem lock 49 options 54 test 54 65 unlock 50 System Info 58 System Options languages 55 multi switch setup 56 output channel 55 picture size 56 remote setup 55 set VCR type 55 time Zone 56 System Setup 41 54 assisted setup 54 system index 55 system options 55 System Test 58 T Telephone icon 29 Temporary Unlock icon 29 Time Zone 56 58 Timer Recordings 46 editing canceling 46 recording with 46 settin...

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