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Setup and Connections

Advanced Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor

HD Receiver, Regular TV or Monitor, and VCR

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic
components or other
objects on top of the HD
receiver. See Safety
Information on the inside
cover for details.

HD RECEIVER

VCR

SATELLITE DISH
ANTENNA

ANTENNA IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

ANTENNA

B IN

ANTENNA

A IN

OUT TO TV

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

HD MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

SATELLITE

ACCESS CARD

ALTERNATE
RF SIGNAL

SPLITTER

CABLE

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH
CH

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Optional

REGULAR TV OR MONITOR

OUT

Optional

The ANT B and ANT A
jacks can receive both
digital and analog RF
signals.

Summary of Contents for DTC100 - High-Definition/DIRECTV Digital Receiver

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Page 2: ...ser s authority to operate it This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference Note to Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and i...

Page 3: ...tor 14 Step 3 Place Batteries in the Remote Control 17 Step 4 Plug in and Turn on the System 17 Step 5 Run Interactive Setup 17 Step 6 Select a Screen Format 17 Step 7 Connect the VCR Controller 18 How to Locate the VCR s Remote Control Sensor 18 How to Select a VCR Type 19 Step 8 Order Programming 20 Using the Remote 21 Remote Control Buttons 22 Programming the Remote Control 24 Remote Control Co...

Page 4: ... a Timer with the RECORD Button 48 Using Profiles 49 About Profiles 50 The DIRECTV Setup 50 Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List 50 Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels 51 Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit 51 Setting the DIRECTV Rating Limit 52 The TV Setup 53 Editing Channels in a TV List 53 Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels 53 Setting the TV Rating 54 The Rating Limit Screen 55 Blocking...

Page 5: ...70 Translucency 70 Default Guide 70 Screen Format 71 Caption Display 71 Caption Mode 72 Using Fetch 72 Getting Assistance 73 Running the Interactive Setup 74 Getting Antenna Information 75 Selecting Dish Type 75 Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates 76 Using the On Screen Signal Meter 77 Your New Access Card 78 Running the System Test 78 Reference 79 Troubleshooting 80 RCA High Definition HD Digital...

Page 6: ...ow to use it The first section of this manual shows you how to connect components and speakers The Basic Operation section describes how you receive the three signals and your viewing options TV and DIRECTV The rest of this manual describes how to use your HD receiver s many features such as program guides profiles and system options DIRECTV programming is provided in accordance with the terms and...

Page 7: ...hecablesyouwillneed explainsthefrontandbackpanels andwalksyou throughthestepsneededtostartusingyourHD receiver Setup and connections 1 Using the remote 2 3 Basic Operation Using the Program Guides 4 Audio Controls and timers 5 Using the Profiles 6 System Options and Preferences 7 Getting Assistance 8 Reference 9 ...

Page 8: ...es Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks Place the Audio Video cables to the sides of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables keep them away from the Audio Video cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounde...

Page 9: ...N ANTENNA B IN and OUT TO TV An RG 6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution Optical Jack and Cables The optical cable and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack are used for connecting a Dolby Digital receiver If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable type input use an optical cable to connect the HD receiver to that receiver Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line...

Page 10: ...tem it selects highlighted items When in the menu system moves the highlight right When in the menu system moves the highlight left v Scrolls down through the current channel list If you are viewing TV programming and press CHv you scroll down through TV channels If you subscribe to and are viewing DIRECTV programming you scroll down through DIRECTV channels In the menu system v moves the highligh...

Page 11: ...deo capability use these jacks to connect the HD receiver to your TV or monitor You must also connect either the VIDEO or S VIDEO jack VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack If your TV or monitor has Audio Video capability use this jack to connect the HD receiver You must also connect the AUDIO jacks S VIDEO Provides good picture quality If your TV or monitor has S Video cap...

Page 12: ...ignal Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver s SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite dish antenna Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver s OUT TO TV jack to the TV s input jack usually labeled ANTENNA IN Basic connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor HD Receiver and Regular TV or Monitor CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD receiver See Safety Inf...

Page 13: ...nt ANTENNA jack on the HD receiver to another RF signal Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver s SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite dish antenna Connect a coaxial cable from the HD receiver s OUT TO TV jack to the TV s input jack often labeled ANTENNA CABLE Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor HD Receiver and Multimedia or HD Monitor CAUTION Do not stack electronic components o...

Page 14: ...RECEIVER VCR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO R L S VIDEO ANTENNA B IN ANTENNA A IN OUT TO TV VIDEO S VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT AUDIO VCR CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PHONE JACK SATELLITE IN ACCESS CARD R R L L ALTERNATE RF SIGNAL SPLITTER CABLE IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH CH VIDEO AUDIO R R L L VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO R L IN Optional REGULAR TV OR MONITOR IN OUT Optional The ANT B ...

Page 15: ... VCR 2 Connect coaxial cables Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A or B jack on your HD receiver to one output of a splitter Then use another coaxial cable to connect the input jack on the VCR usually labeled IN FROM ANTENNA to the other output of the splitter Connect the input of the splitter to your cable outlet cable box or antenna using a third coaxial cable If desired connect another co...

Page 16: ...s in high definition format using this product HD RECEIVER VCR MULTIMEDIA or HIGH DEFINITION MONITOR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH CH VIDEO AUDIO R R L L VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN S VIDEO ANTENNA B IN ANTENNA A IN OUT TO TV VIDEO S VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT AUDIO VCR CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PHONE JACK SATELLITE IN ACCESS CARD R R L L VIDEO S VIDEO R L AUDIO ANTENNA CABLE INPUT INPUT INPUT DIGITAL TV INPUT 5 V...

Page 17: ...HD receiver to a splitter Then use another coaxial cable to connect the input jack on the VCR usually labeled IN FROM ANTENNA to the other jack on the splitter Connect the splitter to your cable outlet cable box or antenna using a third coaxial cable If desired connect another coaxial cable from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD receiver to another RF signal Connect a coaxial cable from your HD re...

Page 18: ...monitor mode check to see that the light on the front panel button labeled HD MONITOR is illuminated If it is not illuminated press the button to turn on the light 4 To view DIRECTV programming if you subscribe Press INPUT on the remote control until the DIRECTV icon is highlighted in the channel banner 5 To view television programming Press INPUT on the remote control until the TV icon is highlig...

Page 19: ...u then select Interactive Setup For more details see the section Getting Assistance in this book If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter select Assistance from the main menu then select Dish Pointing Step 6 Select a Screen Format To select a screen format 1 Press MENU on the remote control 2 Select Preferences from the main menu 3 Then select Scree...

Page 20: ... JACK SATELLITE IN ACCESS CARD R R L L REMOTE SENSOR VCR Front of VCR Back of HD Receiver How to Locate the VCR s Remote Control Sensor The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote sensor on your VCR Some VCRs have a label that identifies the infrared remote sensor and others do not If the IR sensor is labeled on your VCR affix the VCR Controller directly over the sensor Fo...

Page 21: ... brand you are using 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the main menu 2 Highlight System Options and press OK 3 Highlight Set VCR Type and press OK 5 Use the arrows or digit buttons to input the correct three digit code for your VCR brand The VCR codes to use for this screen are listed on the following page 6 Follow the on screen instructions to ensure that you are using the correct co...

Page 22: ...27 Emerson 008 009 010 013 015 020 023 027 034 041 042 047 049 057 062 065 067 068 070 Fisher 002 012 018 019 043 048 058 Funai 015 GE 000 007 008 032 037 053 Goldstar 009 014 046 060 Harman Kardon 014 Hitachi 005 015 035 036 Instant Replay 008 JCL 008 JC Penney 002 005 007 008 014 016 030 035 051 053 JVC 002 014 016 030 046 074 Kenwood 002 014 016 030 044 046 KLH 073 Lloyd 015 Logik 031 Magnavox ...

Page 23: ...ogram the remote to control other devices such as a VCR Because this universal remote can control several different components HD receiver VCR etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the VCR you would press the VCR button to put the remote into VCR mode so you could control the VCR 1 Setup and connections 1 Reference 9 Getting ...

Page 24: ... device button it can be programmed to control another VCR TV or cable box Or it can be programmed to control an RCA GE or PROSCAN audio component HD RCVR Turns on the HD receiver and tells the remote to control the HD receiver MUTE When programmed reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore volume WHO Toggles through the HD receiver s user profiles Press again to see the n...

Page 25: ...ust the menu controls OK When in the menu system and other on screen displays selects highlighted items MENU Brings up the main menu and selects highlighted items When using an RCA GE or PROSCAN VCR and in VCR mode it functions as a PROGRAM button CLEAR Removes on screen displays and returns to normal viewing DIGIT BUTTONS 0 9 Enter channel numbers directly though the remote control For more infor...

Page 26: ...ogrammed using direct entry see the next section for details on direct entry While holding the component button press and hold ON OFF until the LED light on the remote control turns on then release both buttons 3 Point the remote at the component and press and release PLAY Then wait five seconds or until the LED light stops flashing At this point the remote control is searching for the correct cod...

Page 27: ... 5006 5036 5037 5038 Signal 5014 5018 Signature 5003 SL Marx 5014 Sprucer 5052 Starcom 5007 5018 5053 Stargate 5014 5018 Starquest 5018 Tandy 5040 Teleview 5014 Tocom 5004 5023 5041 Toshiba 5026 Tusa 5018 TV86 5027 Unika 5008 5009 5011 United Artists 5002 United Cable 5053 Universal 5008 5009 5010 5011 Videoway 5044 Viewstar 5015 5025 5027 5040 Zenith 5026 5050 5051 Satellite Receivers Chapparal 5...

Page 28: ...1003 1004 1006 1019 1022 Emerson 1004 1006 1012 1014 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1041 1042 1043 1044 1046 1047 1123 1124 1162 1171 1176 1177 1179 1191 Envision 1004 1006 Fisher 1048 1049 1050 1051 1162 1180 Fujitso 1046 Funai 1038 1046 Futuretec 1038 GE 1000 1003 1004 1006 1022 1052 1054 1055 1087 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 1181 Gibralter 1004...

Page 29: ...e remote It also describes how to change channels This section gives you a broad clear view of how to operate the basics of your HD receiver Setup and connections 1 Setup and connections 1 Reference 9 Getting Assistance 8 System Options and Preferences 7 Using the Profiles 6 Audio Controls and timers 5 Using the Program Guides 4 3 Basic Operation Using the remote 2 ...

Page 30: ...d when watching an analog NTSC TV channel a Second Audio Program SAP is available Selecting the icon will play the SAP for the current channel until the channel is changed Highlighted mail icon Indicates that you have a message in your mailbox from your DIRECTV programming provider Select this icon to access the mailbox and read your mail AlphaSort A Z icon When selected allows you to sort current...

Page 31: ...press OK to tune When viewing TV programming You tune to channels that carry the terrestrial off air or cable TV signal Press INPUT until the TV icon is highlighted in the channel banner Then To tune to an analog channel enter channel numbers that are up to three digits long Press OK to tune Since analog channels don t have subchannels you don t need to enter a subchannel number To tune to a digit...

Page 32: ...lighted in the channel banner 2 Enter the primary channel number This number will appear in the primary channel entry box If there is no subchannel press OK 3 If the primary channel number has fewer than three digits and you want to enter subchannel numbers press the right arrow to advance to the subchannel entry box 4 Enter the number of the subchannel This number will appear in the subchannel en...

Page 33: ...TV programming Both of these guides can be viewed in different formats Using the program guides is easy as long as you remember to highlight items on the screen by pressing the arrow buttons on the remote control Then press OK to tune to that channel Reference 9 Getting Assistance 8 System Options and Preferences 7 Using the Profiles 6 Audio Controls and timers 5 Using the Program Guides 4 3 Basic...

Page 34: ...ss a program guide you view the guide corresponding to the type of programming you are watching For example if you are viewing DIRECTV programming and press the GUIDE button you will view the DIRECTV programming guide Similarly if you are in TV mode and press the GUIDE button you will view the TV program guide If you are viewing the TV program guide and would like to view the DIRECTV programming g...

Page 35: ...ependent upon information provided by local broadcasters Indicates current selected profile Displays program titles and information when available Indicates current time and day Subchannel number Primary channel number Abbreviated channel name when available Returns you to previous screen Takes you to the main menu Scrolls down through the guide Help gives you more information about the program gu...

Page 36: ...e currently selected profile Displays program titles and information Indicates current time and day Returns you to previous screen Takes you to the main menu Sorts the guide by movies or sports Help gives you more information about the program guide Scrolls down through the guide Shows all available programs Provides access to other program guide formats Sorts the guide by themes Searches program ...

Page 37: ...ress the channel up and down buttons on the remote control The highlight scrolls a page at a time Tuning to a Program To tune directly to a current program listed in a guide highlight the program name and press OK To see information about a program or channel in the guide highlight the program or channel name and press INFO After you highlight a program name and press INFO the Program Details scre...

Page 38: ...Guide isn t available as a TV program guide The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time and channel format with program information for the highlighted program if available at the top of the guide The SurfGuide DIRECTV only The SurfGuide displays seven DIRECTV channels in a half hour time and channel format if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming The full name of the program an...

Page 39: ...nnel s listing Channel Guide lets you see what programs are on a specific channel Guide Data Shows you the future guides that are available and lets you select one to view in either the DIRECTV or TV programming guide Guide Data shows you future guides Channel Lists Displays a list of profiles You can choose a profile from this list and the guide will display only the DIRECTV or TV channels which ...

Page 40: ...ghlight Exit and press OK Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote control Sorting the DIRECTV Programming Guide Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the DIRECTV programming guide to show only the types of programs that interest you There are several on screen buttons that sort the DIRECTV guide in different ways The Sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide ...

Page 41: ... saved in each user s profile Checkmark the themes that interest you Checkmark the themes you would like to appear when you select the topics icon in the guides Programming that fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the DIRECTV programming guide when you sort by the topics icon Sorting the DIRECTV Programming Guide by Movies Select the movies icon at the bottom of the DIRECTV p...

Page 42: ...l available topics channels and listings for the current profile Sorting the DIRECTV Programming Guide Alphabetically AlphaSort lists all the program titles in the DIRECTV programming guide in alphabetical order You can also find this icon in the channel banner Select the AlphaSort icon to search for specific program titles that are in the guide After listing programs whose first letter or number ...

Page 43: ...formation To use Scout 1 Highlight the Scout icon in the program guide and select it 2 Highlight Scout 1 8 from the next screen and press OK If you re setting up a new Scout make sure to select a Scout without a check beside it since the check means you have already set up that Scout Select a Scout without a check to set up a new Scout 3 Select Enter Text to set up the information the Scout will l...

Page 44: ... off your receiver for approximately 30 minutes and then check again Scouts look for specific program information The Other Icons These icons are located on both the DIRECTV and TV program guides Exit Exits the guide and returns you back to where you were before entering the guide Help Brings up additional information about the guide Press OK to continue Down Arrow Allows you to scroll down throug...

Page 45: ...d or turn on your receiver at a specified time 8 Reference 9 Using the remote Adjusting TV Controls System Options and Preferences Setup and connections 1 5 6 Getting Assistance 7 Using the remote 2 3 Basic Operation 4 Audio Controls and timers 5 Using the Profiles 6 System Options and Preferences 7 Setup and connections 1 Getting Assistance 8 Reference 9 Using the Program Guides ...

Page 46: ...o an optional compatible 6 channel amplifier receiver Select PCM if it is connected to a PCM only decoder it will then provide two independent soundtrack channels Select Off if you want no audio provided About Dolby Digital Sound Dolby Digital when available provides 6 independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack This HD receiver has an S PDIF IEC 958 digital PCM or Dolby Digita...

Page 47: ...T Digital A V Receiver CENTER SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKER RIGHT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKER LEFT REAR SPEAKER LEFT REAR SPEAKER RIGHT OPTICAL CABLE Please Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack This HD receiver s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack IEC958 and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital decoder Older equipment some o...

Page 48: ...ll automatically set the audio program to the selected audio language when the channel you are viewing is either a DIRECTV or a digital channel and the specified language is available In the Audio Language menu highlight the audio language you want using the up and down arrows then press OK to select You will also find an audio language icon in the channel banner If the icon is highlighted while w...

Page 49: ...n the sentence is complete select Run Timer Setting Up Timer Recordings The Timers feature allows you to set up timer recordings if you have connected the VCR Controller to your HD receiver and told the receiver what type of VCR you are using See the section Setup and Connections for details Complete the on screen sentence to set up a timer Make sure to specify which antenna you want to use Record...

Page 50: ...s to purchase the program and set up a timer to record the program Some Buy and Record programs may have a different purchase price The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select Also remember that Your VCR must be preset to the DIRECTV output channel RF Line or Video Your VCR must be off at the time the program is to start recording You must insert a recordable ...

Page 51: ...ng unrated TV programs locking and unlocking a profile Using the remote Adjusting TV Controls Using the Program Guides Using the Profiles System Options and Preferences Setup and connections 1 2 4 3 6 Getting Assistance 7 Basic TV Operation Setup and connections 1 Using the remote 2 Using the Program Guides 4 Audio Controls and timers 5 Using the Profiles 6 System Options and Preferences 7 Getting...

Page 52: ...dered DIRECTV programming or TV Setup The following sections describe how to set up these features The DIRECTV Setup The DIRECTV Setup menu item is only accessible if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming Through this menu you can establish DIRECTV channel lists set spending limits set viewing hours and set rating limits for DIRECTV programs Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List You should create a DI...

Page 53: ...ns option or the Delete All Chans option to either add or delete all channels before removing or adding individual channels Also DIRECTV program providers may make additional channels available To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile channel list choose Delete All Chans and checkmark only the channels you want to appear in the list Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit Use the Spending Li...

Page 54: ...g Limit and press OK Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move the selector up and down 4 Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to the highest rating you want to be able to view In the preceding illustration movies that are rated up to and including a PG 13 rating can be viewed After the rating limit is set and the system is locked you must enter the system password to w...

Page 55: ...g Assistance section for details on automatically searching for channels Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels You might be able to save time when creating a TV channel list by using the Select All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to either add or delete all channels before removing or adding individual channels Also terrestrial program providers may make additional channels or subchann...

Page 56: ...ly Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring...

Page 57: ...e items are located within the Rating Limit screen Age Based Rating Limit Lists the available ratings you can block or view with the rating status buttons Rating Status Buttons Lets you know whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or view with the content status buttons Content Status Buttons Lets you know ...

Page 58: ...s for the higher ratings and content to change to Block and B 4 Press the left arrow button on the remote control to return to the menu Viewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you have the option of going back and changing some of the ratings to View 1 Determine the rating you want to view that is currently blocked 2 Use the arrows on the remote control to highlight the rating ...

Page 59: ... corresponding with adult language L and TV PG blocks all programs with adult language L rated TV PG and higher 4 Press the left arrow button on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen Viewing Specific Content Themes After you block specific content themes you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to View V 1 Determine the content themes you want to...

Page 60: ...nt the child to watch 2 Highlight the rating status button corresponding to the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch In the example above you would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG 13 since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG 3 Press OK to change the button from View to Block All higher ratings View buttons will automatically change to Block Chang...

Page 61: ... contain material you do not want your children to see These shows must be blocked separately To block unrated shows 1 Select the user for whom you would like to set limits 2 Select TV Viewing 3 Select Set TV Rating 4 Now select Unrated Shows 5 Highlight the radio button beside your choice of View Unrated Shows or Block Unrated Shows and press OK to select it Selecting Unrated Shows allows the use...

Page 62: ... scroll through the profiles in the channel banner The WHO button toggles through the profiles 2 When your profile appears enter your four digit personal password to access your profile If the profile is not locked you can just press OK to activate it The channel spending ratings and viewing limits associated with the chosen profile will be active only when the system is locked ...

Page 63: ...u system When you attempt to access a profile s channel that is blocked by one or more limits and the system is locked you will be asked to unlock the video by entering the SYSTEM password If you enter the system password to override a limit the lock on the channel banner will turn yellow and all limits are temporarily unlocked until you turn off the television When you turn on the television agai...

Page 64: ...tempt to access a channel that is blocked by one or more limits and the system is locked you will be asked to temporarily unlock the system by entering the four digit system password If you enter the system password to override a limit all limits are unlocked until you turn off the HD receiver When you turn on the HD receiver again the system will be locked and the Family profile channel list will...

Page 65: ...ilable channels checking your mailbox purchasing programs setting up personal preferences establishing system settings using the FETCH button on the remote control 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 Reference 9 Getting Assistance 8 System Options and Preferences 7 Using the Profiles 6 Audio Controls and timers 5 Using the Program Guides 4 3 Basic Operation Using the remote 2 Setup and connections 1 ...

Page 66: ...ect Signal Source from the next menu Select the appropriate signal source 4 Use the arrows and OK to select which source you would like to receive a signal from Antenna A Antenna B or DIRECTV Changing the Signal Type The Signal Type menu lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal from cable TV or an off air antenna When you run Channel Search see Channel Search in this section for details ...

Page 67: ... channel list Set VCR Type In order to use one touch recording you need to tell the HD receiver which VCR brand you are using 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the main menu 2 Highlight System Options and press OK 3 Highlight Set VCR Type and press OK 4 Use the arrows or digit buttons to input the correct three digit code for your VCR brand The three digit VCR codes are located in the...

Page 68: ...read mail the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted Checking Your Mail 1 Select Mailbox from the Systems Option menu or the mail icon from the channel banner to view your mail 2 Highlight a message and press OK The message opens for you to read 2 Press OK again to close the letter 3 If you want to erase a message highlight Erase Message and press OK When you exit the display screen messag...

Page 69: ... highlight to the bottom of the screen Select the Other Guides icon and then select Attractions Guide Select a channel To purchase a movie or event you can take one of two actions Tune to a PPV by channel surfing within DIRECTV channels and finding a PPV channel When you find it press the INFO button find more information and details about how to purchase it Highlight a PPV program from the DIRECT...

Page 70: ...ns Guide 5 Select a channel The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other Guides menu Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past DIRECTV Pay Per View purchases and edit spending limits The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past DIRECTV purchases and spending limits The list of purchases may be longer than one screen use the down arrow buttons on the...

Page 71: ... whether or not you observe daylight saving time Indicate the settings for your area Use the arrow buttons to move around the menu screen OK to select an item and the digit buttons on your remote control to enter numbers If you have already acquired a digital signal the time was automatically set and you cannot reset it You can however reset the time zone and whether you observe daylight saving ti...

Page 72: ...level of translucency that the menu screens and program guides possess Adjust the slider up for more translucency the video behind the menu and guides will be more visible or down for less translucency less video will be shown behind the menu or guides Default Guide By default the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote control no matter if you access the DIRECTV programming guide ...

Page 73: ...arance of the video to be a centered picture with side panels blank areas on the right and left sides Full Choose this when you want the television to adjust the 4 3 image horizontally so it fills your 16 9 screen No side panels will be added and the image is vertically unaltered This setting is especially useful for viewing 4 3 formatted DVDs Fill Choose this when receiving a 4 3 image and you do...

Page 74: ... modes or sources CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services The captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program s dialog CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels The captioning or text is often a secondary language translation simplified English or displayed at a slower rate CC2 and CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are rarely available and broadcasters use th...

Page 75: ...lps you get antenna and dish pointing information explains the on screen signal meter tells you how to validate a new access card describes how to use the system test Most of the screens contain information to help you decide what to do next If you get stuck look for the help text at the bottom of the screen Or select the Help button on the top of a menu to view more information about your options...

Page 76: ... 3 Select Interactive Setup and follow the on screen directions The interactive setup process allows you to complete all steps or selectively skip steps The steps involved in the interactive setup include Setting the time and date Searching for available channels Specifying your satellite dish antenna type Finding dish coordinates Viewing the signal meter Running the system test Note that if you d...

Page 77: ...he channel is digital or analog which antenna is receiving the signal and if a digital channel the current signal strength Antenna Info consists of all channels currently being received or that have been received in the past from terrestrial antennas Selecting Dish Type To specify the type of dish you are using 1 Press MENU on the remote to bring up the main menu 2 Select Assistance then Dish Poin...

Page 78: ...nal indicates the highest signal strength you have obtained which is not necessarily the highest possible signal Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Full instructions for installation are provided with your satellite dish antenna To obtain your dish pointing coordinates 1 Press MENU on the remote to bring up the main menu 2 Select Assistance then either Enter Zip Code or Enter Lat Long 3 Enter the...

Page 79: ... New Access Card 3 Follow the on screen directions to validate the new card Running the System Test The System Test display screen is accessed through the Assistance menu and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the DIRECTV System if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming You should use this feature to get your access card number or when your television doesn t seem to be receiving satell...

Page 80: ... subscribe to DIRECTV programming you will still receive DIRECTV programming guides if you do not receive TV program guides To disable the TV program guide 1 Select Assistance from the main menu 2 Select Off Air Guides from the Assistance menu Select Off Air Guides from the Assistance menu 3 Use the arrows on the remote to highlight Do Not Acquire Off Air Guides and press OK to select it Then exit...

Page 81: ...information your RCA limited warranty and accessory ordering information Setup and connections 1 Using the remote 2 3 Basic Operation Using the Program Guides 4 Audio Controls and timers 5 Using the Profiles 6 System Options and Preferences 7 Getting Assistance 8 Reference 9 ...

Page 82: ...ce of the video signal from DIRECTV to the off air antenna or cable and vice versa Problems with the remote control Maybe something is between the remote control and the remote sensor on the front of the TV monitor or HD receiver Maybe the remote control is not in the correct mode Press the INPUT button to view either DIRECTV or TV programming Also try pressing HD RCVR Maybe the batteries in the r...

Page 83: ...r to the limited warranty for the repair service phone number Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or refurbished unit Refer to the limited warranty in this booklet to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authori...

Page 84: ...one If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver you will be provided with a Return Authorization RA number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists No returns will be accepted without the RA number If the representative determines that your antenna dish is defective they will arrange for its repair or replacement Option I 1 Provide your Discover...

Page 85: ...d with your unit such as the remote control hand unit Include with the shipment Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale a brief note describing your receiver s problem 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...

Page 86: ...he telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately In case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone company must 1 promptly notify you of such temporary discont...

Page 87: ...on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference Change the position of the receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving interference Move the receiver away from equipment receiving interference Plug the receiver into a...

Page 88: ...double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes It can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV The cable is color coded and shielded It has RCA type phono plugs on each end Gold Tipped cable VH83 6 ft Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio Video Cable is a triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo components Gold Tipped cable VH84 6 f...

Page 89: ...r VH47 3 95 4 way Signal Splitter VH49 6 95 Amplified Antenna ANT200 44 95 Antenna Mixer 193984 11 15 Remote Control CRK76CA2 240895 29 20 Optical SPDIF Cable 3 ft DV3 15 95 Optical SPDIF Cable 6 ft DV6 19 95 Audio Video Adapter 228449 4 45 Diplexer D920 19 95 VGA Cable PC3340 29 95 Accessory Order Form CRK76CA2 Detach Here 2 way Splitter VH47 4 way Splitter VH49 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ON OFF TV VCR1...

Page 90: ...r s TM Charge your order on your VISA MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard My card expires My card expires Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Name Street Apt City ...

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Page 92: ...ing channel number 75 Search 65 75 Strength 75 Up and down 22 CLEAR button 23 Closed caption 71 Color Scheme 70 Connections To the back panel 6 VCR Controller 18 Content themes 54 Blocking 57 Viewing 57 D Date and time 69 Default guide 36 70 Detail guide 36 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 9 15 Digital signals 4 DIRECTV Button 17 Channel list 50 Rating limit 52 Setup 50 Signal 76 Spending limit 51 Dish poin...

Page 93: ... Positioning cables 6 Preferences menu 70 Profiles Choosing 60 Locking Unlocking 61 Menu 50 Unlocking 60 Program guides Default guide 70 Detail guide 36 DIRECTV 32 Down arrow 42 Exiting 38 Grid guide 36 Help 42 Scrolling 35 SurfGuide 36 Tuning to a program 35 TV 32 Programming the remote to control components 24 Purchases Cancelling 69 Menu 68 Pay Per View programs 67 Previewing 67 Reviewing 69 R ...

Page 94: ... or cancelling 47 Menu 47 Setting up 47 48 Translucency 70 Transponders 77 Troubleshooting 80 Tuning to a program 35 TV Button 22 Channel list 53 Program guide 33 Rating limit 54 Setup 53 U Unlocking Profiles 60 The system 28 62 Unrated Movies 59 Programs and shows 54 Shows 59 V V Chip Age based ratings 54 Content themes 54 VCR CONTROL jack 9 Controller 7 Type 19 65 VCR1 button 22 VCR2 button 22 W...

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Page 96: ...IRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and is used with permission Printed in USA TOCOM 15407990 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product The following materials were used in printing this publication 20 RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 20 POST CONSUMER ...

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