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Topics

The Topics button sorts the guide according to the current user’s
preferences. Select the Topics button to sort the guide.

The Topics button changes to the Edit Topics button. Press the Edit
Topics button to edit the current user’s topic and theme preferences.
These preferences are saved in each user’s profile.

Checkmark the themes that interest you.

Select the topics, and checkmark the themes you would like to appear
when you select the Topics button in the guides. Programming that fits
the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the guide when
you sort by the Topics button.

Movies

Select the Movies button to list movies only. After selecting Movies, the
Movies button changes to a Movies Themes button.

Select the Movies Themes button to sort the guide to list specific types
of movies, such as comedies or musicals.

Select a Movies Themes that interests you.

Movies button

Movies Themes button

Topics Themes button

Topics button

Summary of Contents for DXD406RD

Page 1: ...SATELLITE RECEIVER USER S GUIDE Models DXD406RD DXD426RD DXD506RD Please read these instructions before operating this product for the first time TOCOM 15390330 ...

Page 2: ... engineering or disassembly is prohibited Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your digital 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 polishes since the materials used in the cabin...

Page 3: ...on the System 10 Using the Remote 11 Remote Control Buttons 12 The Point and Select Method 14 Programming the Remote Control 14 Testing the Remote Control 14 Using the Remote to Control a Device 16 Modes of Operation 16 Using the Remote to Control a Second Digital Satellite Receiver 16 Program Guides 19 Anatomy of a Program Guide 20 The Channel Banner 21 Using the GUIDE Button 22 Getting Around in...

Page 4: ...ng Purchase 39 Spending Limits 39 Paying for a Pay per view Program 40 Languages Menu 41 Timers Feature 42 Profiles 42 Creating a Profile Channel List 43 Setting the Rating Limit 43 Viewing Hours 44 Setting Up Spending Limits 45 Locking a User s Profile 45 Locking the System 46 Choosing Your Profile 47 Options 47 Interactive Setup 48 System Info 48 Preferences 48 System Options 49 Format 49 Altern...

Page 5: ...ow to connect the VCR controller how to program the remote control Using the Remote defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to control other components Program Guides details the items and features associated with the different guides The Rest Of The Manual The rest of the book includes menu information troubleshooting information such as running a system test and an index Setup an...

Page 6: ...d other components before you connect or disconnect any cables 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 pos...

Page 7: ...audio mono connect it to the right red audio jack on the receiver RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality and are to be used if audio video connections are not available for your TV These jacks are required for antenna or cable TV connections The RF jacks on the receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV The coaxial cable supplied with your s...

Page 8: ... VIDEO capability use this jack along with the audio video jacks to connect the receiver to your TV SATELLITE IN Use to connect the receiver to the satellite dish antenna VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack If your TV has audio video capability use this jack to connect the receiver to your TV You must also connect the AUDIO jacks AUDIO R and L Provide better sound quality...

Page 9: ...E OR OFF AIR ANTENNA Advanced Connection SATELLITE IN IN FROM ANT S VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO OUT TO TV SATELLITE RECEIVER VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV L R S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN CH3 CH4 TV SATELLITE DISH CABLE OR OFF AIR ANTENNA How to View Your Components To watch satellite programming with this connection tune the TV to the Video Input Channel To find your TV s Video Input Channel follow Step 3 on the...

Page 10: ...at it is touching the front of the VCR 2 Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing the remote power button on and off 3 When your VCR turns off or on you have located the sensor To test the VCR controller use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located and then follow the steps described under Selecting a VC...

Page 11: ...rand is RCA GE or PROSCAN press TV on the remote that came with your receiver Then press the WHO INPUT button on the remote If your TV brand is not RCA GE or PROSCAN 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 finding it through the TV s menu system tuning dire...

Page 12: ...sert batteries into the battery compartment matching the and end of each battery 3 Replace the cover STEP 7 Plug in and Turn on the System Plug the end into the wall outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely To turn on the system press the SAT button on the remote or on the ON STBY button on the front panel If your TV brand is RCA GE or PROSCAN press the TV button on the remote to turn on the T...

Page 13: ...ow to program it The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs VCRs and cable boxes If you have an RCA GE or PROSCAN TV you probably don t need to program it at all Setup and Connections 1 Program Guides 3 Tips Troubleshooting 5 Using the Remote Using the Remote 2 The Menu System 4 ...

Page 14: ... you are in the Program Guide or menu system use the CHAN UP DOWN buttons to page up and down a screen at a time You can also use the CHAN UP DOWN buttons on the top of the digital satellite receiver to change the channel VOL UP DOWN Adjusts the audio volume on the TV FETCH This key can be used to either execute a specific function that you have assigned to it or to bring up a list of your favorit...

Page 15: ...u are in the menu system use the digit keys to enter numbers for the time date channel and passwords WHO INPUT Press the WHO INPUT button one or more times to toggle through your user profiles It also accesses the video input channel when in TV mode ANTENNA Lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite signals to an off air antenna or cable signal when using the OUT TO TV jack TRAN...

Page 16: ...ual might tell you to Point to the Exit button and press OK Programming the Remote Control The satellite receiver s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs The remote is programmed to control most RCA GE and PROSCAN TVs VCRs and cable boxes The remote needs to be programmed to control other manufacturers brands Testing the Remote control To determine whether the ...

Page 17: ...t turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing PLAY until the device turns off or you have searched through all of the codes There are 20 total sets of codes If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times then the remote cannot control that particular device If the device you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE t...

Page 18: ...olled by the SAT button Cable Box Codes ABC 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5053 ANTRONIX 5008 5009 ARCHER 5008 5009 5010 5011 CABLETENNA 5008 CABLEVIEW 5008 CENTURY 5011 CITIZEN 5011 COLOURVOICE 5012 5013 COMTRONICS 5014 5015 CONTEC 5016 EASTERN 5017 GARRARD 5011 GC ELECTRONICS 5009 GEMINI 5018 5019 5049 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 5003 5053 HAMLIN 5020 5021 5022 5035 5045 HITACHI 5003 HYTEX 5002 JASCO 5011...

Page 19: ... 1006 1082 1083 1162 METZ 1192 MGA 1004 1005 1006 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 1201 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 NECKERMANN 1192 NIKKAI 1206 1213 NI...

Page 20: ...131 MOTOROLA 2021 2131 MTC 2002 2013 2026 MULTITECH 2002 2013 2016 2026 2053 2061 NEC 2009 2010 2011 2016 2018 2058 2064 2076 2078 2079 2111 2123 NIKKO 2014 NOBLEX 2013 OLYMPUS 2021 OPTIMUS 2014 2131 OPTONICA 2096 ORION 2035 PANASONIC 2021 2022 2109 2125 2126 2127 PENTAX 2016 2055 2056 2107 2120 PENTEX RESEARCH 2018 PHILCO 2021 2022 2062 2063 PHILIPS 2021 2062 2096 2124 PILOT 2014 PIONEER 2010 205...

Page 21: ...s each presenting the schedule in a different format Using the program guide is easy as long as you remember the Point and Select rule Point to items on the screen by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel Then press OK to tune to that program 1 The Menu System 4 Tips Troubleshooting 5 Program Guides Program Guides 3 Using the Remote 2 ...

Page 22: ...sing the GUIDE button on the remote Family is one of five selectable Profiles Program titles and information Returns you to previous screen Help gives you more information Sort the guide by Topics Movies or Sports Scout Feature Searches guide for specific information Displays more sorting options Takes you to the Main menu Scrolls through the guide Shows all available programs Indicates current ti...

Page 23: ...th a P A password has been entered to override limits for the current program After the program ends limits are restored Red Lock icon No limits can be accessed or changed A password is required to override limits or access the system AlphaSort icon Shortcut to Alphasort Allows you to sort program titles alphabetically Scout binoculars icon A highlighted icon means Scout has found program informat...

Page 24: ... change channels and move around the program guide Point to Channels with the number keys 0 9 You can point quickly to any channel in the program guide by entering the channel number with the number keys 0 9 For example to point to channel 228 press the numbers 2 2 8 on the remote To point to channel 530 press 5 3 0 Scrolling Channel By Channel The programs that you see on the TV screen make up on...

Page 25: ...ditional fee is required to record a program Make sure to set a timer or press record on the VCR to initiate the recording See Timers Feature in The Menu System section Other Times to see what other times the program is available The program title is automatically entered and sorted in the AlphaSort control panel The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select Buy...

Page 26: ... or get more information by pressing the OK or INFO buttons Additional Program Guides Besides the Detail Guide Grid Guide SurfGuide and Logo Guide there are two other guides the Channel Guide and the Attractions Guide You can access these guides by selecting the Other Guides button at the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide The Channel Guide Displays a channel s programming schedule in a cha...

Page 27: ... profile channel lists and channel groups You can then choose a guide format to view the program information You can also select multiple sort parameters For example you could sort the guide by pay per view movies that are available at a future time Select Guide Data and use the arrow and OK buttons to choose how far into the future you want to see in the guide Guide Data lets you see what s on in...

Page 28: ...ns that sort the guide in different ways The Sorting buttons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide Then select PPV in the Channel Groups category Channel Groups is another way to sort types of programming Select Exit or press the GO BACK button on the remote to return to the previous guide You can also choose another guide format from the Other Guides menu ...

Page 29: ... the topics and checkmark the themes you would like to appear when you select the Topics button in the guides Programming that fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the guide when you sort by the Topics button Movies Select the Movies button to list movies only After selecting Movies the Movies button changes to a Movies Themes button Select the Movies Themes button to sort the...

Page 30: ...in the current program guide Use the arrow button to highlight a character then press OK For example to search for the program Auto Racing the first letter you should point to and select is 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 AlphaSort searches for sp...

Page 31: ... enter the desired search parameters For example if you are interested in National Basketball Association events enter a common term you might see in program information like NBA Select Enter Text to set up a Scout If NBA appears within a program title or program description the program will be included in the Scout Results program list The Scout will search for information when the receiver is of...

Page 32: ...additional information about the guide Press OK to continue Down Arrow The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide Point to the down arrow and then press OK to scroll down through the program guide The Main menu Brings up the system Main menu Press OK to continue Help button Arrow button Exit button Main menu button ...

Page 33: ...is divided into sections such as appetizers entrees and desserts the on screen menus are also separated into sections to help you find the information you need Don t Forget Point and Select As with all of the on screen displays you use Point and Select to navigate 1 Tips Troubleshooting 5 Using the Remote 2 The Menu System The Menu System 4 Program Guides 3 ...

Page 34: ...isplays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing Press the GO BACK button on the remote You return to the previous on screen display or normal programming Using Help All menus have a Help button For example selecting the Help button from the Main menu shows you information about using the Main menu screen The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful information explai...

Page 35: ...pending limits and viewing hours as well as create favorite channel lists Options Allows you to find out more about the receiver and remote change how your system looks run the system test and install a new access card Dish Pointing Use to find your dish pointing coordinates and to access the on screen signal strength meter Don t Be Afraid to Explore Once you ve learned the basics feel free to pok...

Page 36: ...u can press the GUIDE button on the remote Displays more sorting options Want More Information Read the section in this book called Program Guides for all the details Family is one of five selectable Profiles Program titles and information Returns you to previous screen Help gives you more information Sort the guide by Topics Movies or Sports Alphasort Feature Sorts the current guide alphabeticall...

Page 37: ...on the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted If the receiver is turned off the power light on the front panel of the receiver flashes Checking Your Mail Select Mailbox on the Main menu or channel banner to view your mail 1 Point to a message and press OK The message is opened for you to read Mail provides the latest information from DIRECTV 2 Press OK again to close the letter After you r...

Page 38: ... and preview PPV movies and events Tune to a PPV program s channel DIRECTV may offer on screen purchase instructions usually as the PPV program begins Choose a PPV program from the program guide Preview a coming attraction by selecting a channel from the Attractions Guide Tuning to a PPV Program When you use the channel buttons or digits on the remote to tune to a Pay Per View channel you need to ...

Page 39: ...gram title is automatically entered and sorted in the AlphaSort control panel If no other times are available this option will not be available The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select Using the Attractions Guide DIRECTV may offer future programming events not currently listed in your Program guide These events are called coming attractions and can be previ...

Page 40: ...Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past purchases and spending limits The list of purchases may be longer than one screen use the down arrow keys to see more items The display also shows the title channel date time and cost of each program Note that the Past Purchases list might be modified after each billing ...

Page 41: ... to indicate a per event spending limit for pay per view programs 1 Point to Spending Limit and press OK You can set a per event spending limit for each Profile 2 Use the digits on the remote or use the arrow keys to enter a single program spending limit After a spending limit is set and the system is locked you must enter a password to purchase a pay per view program that costs more than your spe...

Page 42: ...ich must be reported back to DIRECTV Keep your satellite receiver hooked up to the phone line Your pay per view purchases are reported to DIRECTV using the modem connected to your telephone line You need to keep your phone line connected to the telephone jack on the back of the receiver at all times Once a month your satellite receiver calls DIRECTV to report your Pay Per View purchases ...

Page 43: ...een menus and for audio and subtitling when available 1 Select Languages from the Main Menu The Languages screen allows you to change the language used in the Menus Audio and Subtitles when available 2 Select Menu Language Audio Language or Subtitles 3 Set your language preference from the list available ...

Page 44: ...rol panel In addition to the Family profile you can create as many as four different profiles that can be easily accessed by using the WHO button on the remote control You can personalize the profile by entering a name You can personalize each profile You can also edit the user profiles Select a profile from the Edit Users control panel By moving down the options you can create or edit the user s ...

Page 45: ...add all channels or delete all channels before removing or adding individual channels Also DIRECTV 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 Rating Limit The Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum viewing limit for rated movies bas...

Page 46: ...s option to limit the total amount of time as well as the viewing hours that a user can watch programming 1 Point to Viewing Hours and press OK You can limit viewing seven days a week 2 Use the digits on the remote or point to the or 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...

Page 47: ...user can be assigned a personal password to lock his or her profile When a password is assigned the user must enter the password before he or she can view programs using that profile Profile passwords do not allow access to or editing of the profile limits You must enter the system password to edit profile limits 1 Point to Lock User and press OK Each user can have a password 2 Use the arrow or di...

Page 48: ...are unlocked until you turn off the receiver When you turn on the receiver again the system will be locked and the Family profile channel list will be selected If you want to re lock the system without turning off the receiver you can select the lock icon in the channel banner Program Unlock If the system is locked and you want to access a blocked program without unlocking all settings press INFO ...

Page 49: ...te your profile If the profile is not password protected 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 Options The Options menu lets you set up preferences for the look and feel of the system as well as how some of the features work The Options menu lets you change how the system...

Page 50: ...ption Back Panel shows a list of the receiver s back panel features Point to an item to see a brief description Glossary shows a list of common satellite system and TV terms Point to a glossary item to see a brief description Preferences Default Guide lets you choose which guide appears first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote The choices are Grid Guide Detail Guide SurfGuide and Logo G...

Page 51: ...c account information is stored in the access card power failures should have no effect on your satellite system Set VCR Type To use the VCR controller feature you need to tell the receiver which VCR brand you are using 1 Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR brand The VCR codes are located in the Remote Control section 2 Follow the on screen instructions to ensure th...

Page 52: ...g screen NOTE The menu screen that you see may be slightly different from the one pictured here 5 Use the arrows on the remote or the front panel to highlight Enter Major City and then press OK 6 Enter the country and nearest city for the dish installation location 7 Record the elevation and azimuth numbers below Elevation _____________ Azimuth ___________ Elevation is the up down angle that the d...

Page 53: ... you are not receiving a signal you need to incrementally adjust the azimuth setting on the dish After you receive a signal you will want to continue to adjust the azimuth to try to get the best possible signal Important Changing transponders is not the same as fine tuning the dish Although the signal strength may appear to change this may be due to different types of interference To fine tune the...

Page 54: ...in menu select Options select Preferences and then select Edit Fetch The Edit Fetch menu is a convenient way to call up frequently used menu items Customizing the Fetch Menu To customize your Fetch menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to and select Options Preferences and then Edit Fetch 3 Select Fetch Control 4 Press OK to choose Show Fetch Menu 5 Select Fetch List from the Edit Fe...

Page 55: ... up the Main menu 2 Point to and select Options Preferences and then Edit Fetch 3 Select Fetch Control 4 Choose Assign One Function 5 Select Fetch List from the Edit Fetch menu 6 Choose which menu item you would like to assign to the FETCH button by pointing and selecting Choose which menu item to assign to the FETCH button 7 Press the left arrow key to confirm your selection and return to the men...

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Page 57: ...llite system that you are unsure how to answer This section provides the answers to such questions You will find how to run a system test and how to diagnose and correct problems Setup and Connections 1 Program Guides Using the Remote 3 2 Tips Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting 5 The Menu System 4 ...

Page 58: ...hen press MENU to bring up the Main menu 3 Point to and select Options 4 Point to and select System Options 5 Point to and select System Test 6 If your system does not pass the system test check these potential trouble areas cabling pointing the satellite dish phone connection and access card 7 If you continue to have problems contact DIRECTV Fine Tuning the Signal The Interactive Setup including ...

Page 59: ... your off air antenna or through cable to your home 2 The signal continues through the coaxial cable to the receiver and then to the VCR The signal can also pass through the VCR to the TV The VCR may seem like an unnecessary link in the chain but this setup lets you record programming and receive off air antenna cable programming Satellite Signal From dish antenna TV Signal From antenna or cable I...

Page 60: ...te to control other components Remove the batteries and hold the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release the button replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Blank screen Maybe the device VCR receiver DVD etc connected to the input jacks is not on Try another channel because there may just not be any programming on at that tim...

Page 61: ... resolution up to 720 X 480 Tuning 950 1700 mhz Input socket F connector Direct conversion zero IF tuner KU band coverage 11 45 12 2 GHz RF input level 23dBm to 69dBm 75 Ohms LNB Control Power supply 13V 18V 300 mA max with short circuit protection Input return loss VSWR 2 1 Polarization Control RHCP 11 7V V 14V LHCP 16 75V V 21V Modem Modem V 22bis V 22 BELL103 Transfer speed 2400 1200 300 bauds ...

Page 62: ...n Signal I O 1 RXD Input 2 5V Output 3 TXD Output 4 GND Audio Video output Stereo R L RCA type Antenna input F type RF output remodulator F type PAL M NTSC Channel electronically switchable Satellite input F type S Video DIN type VCR Control Minature LED Phone Jack RJ 11 Appendix System Capabilities ...

Page 63: ... 37 button 24 25 P Passwords 44 Pay Per View programs 36 tuning to 36 Profiles channel lists 43 choosing 47 locking 45 menu 33 42 rating limits 43 spending limits 45 unlocking 47 viewing hours 44 Program guides 19 anatomy 20 34 Attractions Guide 25 buttons 24 25 Channel Guide 24 default 22 Detail Guide 22 exiting 24 Grid Guide 22 help 30 Logo Guide 24 scrolling 22 sorting 26 tuning to a program 23...

Page 64: ...e Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Printed in USA TOCOM 15390330 100 RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 40 POST CONSUMER ...

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