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Satellite Receiver

User’s Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Summary of Contents for RCA DCD407RH

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

Page 2: ...ed them These numbers are located on the product Model No ______________________________________________ Serial No _______________________________________________ Purchase Date _______________________...

Page 3: ...des 18 The Channel Guide 18 The Logo Guide 18 The Suggestion Guide 18 The Category Guide 19 The AlphaSort Guide 19 The Scout Guide 19 The Profile Guide 19 The Guide Toolbar 20 Chapter 4 Using On Scree...

Page 4: ...rising from it will not flow around other components DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement a copy is provided at DIRECTV com and with your first...

Page 5: ...rd 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 6 Connect two ends of the supplied A V cables to AUDI...

Page 6: ...lephone 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 6 Connect the ends of the supplied A V...

Page 7: ...ial cable to the IN FROM ANT jack on the satellite receiver 5 Connect one end of the supplied telephone line cord to the PHONE JACK on the back of the satellite receiver and the other end to an RJ11 t...

Page 8: ...ote control to use both infrared IR for line of sight and radio frequency RF signals which work through walls to operate the satellite receiver SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite receiver to th...

Page 9: ...tom of your screen when you turn on your satellite receiver for the first time This is normal If this message stays on the screen for more than one minute check your receiver s on screen signal meter...

Page 10: ...red 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 APPROVA...

Page 11: ...e see Modes of Operation on page 11 for more details DVD When programmed tells the remote to operate the DVD player This button lights up when you press a valid button in DVD mode see Modes of Operati...

Page 12: ...onds the component you want to control does not turn off press and release PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the component turns...

Page 13: ...the TV and not the satellite receiver for example Controlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver The remote can control two RCA satellite receivers From the Main menu select System Setup then Receiver Op...

Page 14: ...6 1022 1052 1054 1055 1087 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 1181 1213 Gibralter 1004 1151 Goldstar 1004 1005 1006 1012 1019 1056 1057 1058 1155 1156 1171 1172 Grundy 1038 1046 1171 Hallmark 1004 1006 Harvard...

Page 15: ...to the DVD AUX1 and AUX2 buttons Aiwa 3009 Apex 3023 3024 GE 3000 Hitachi 3008 JVC 3002 3010 Konka 3011 3012 Magnavox 3003 Mitsubishi 3004 Panasonic 3013 Philips 3003 3019 3021 3022 Pioneer 3005 Prosc...

Page 16: ...emote control and select Program Guides then the guide of your choice Channel Logo Category etc You can also access the receiver s default guide by selecting Go to Guide from the Program Guides menu T...

Page 17: ...ons and SELECT to choose an icon Buttons of the Channel Banner Main Menu icon Takes you to the Main menu Locked icon The system is locked Spending viewing and other limits cannot be accessed or change...

Page 18: ...the toolbar in a time and channel format A small window showing the program you were watching before entering the program guides is displayed in the upper left hand corner you can preview other chann...

Page 19: ...enu can offer information if available about Actors and Roles the Director the Writer Original Materials the Production Studio Awards Keywords associated with the program and the original release Date...

Page 20: ...cess 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 Suggestion Guide 4 Access desired...

Page 21: ...tion The AlphaSort feature looks for titles from all stored programming Note When the digital satellite receiver is first plugged in or turned on after an extended power outage there will only be a fe...

Page 22: ...ide is sorted numerically an A Z icon is displayed select it to display the guide alphabetically Channel Display In the Grid Guide you can choose to display each channel by its channel number or its c...

Page 23: ...button will take you to a menu where you can alter or set personal preferences of your digital satellite receiver System Setup Allows you to adjust to the way your system works to get more informatio...

Page 24: ...while watching regular programming This displays the channel banner The mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted if you have unread mail Checking Your Mail Select Mailbox from the Main menu Or...

Page 25: ...structions starting on page 2 for connection details Previewing and Purchasing You can preview and purchase DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming and have your...

Page 26: ...ou see presents a menu listing all user profiles the Family Profile and up to four individual profiles You can personalize a default profile User 1 User 2 etc or edit a profile you ve already personal...

Page 27: ...providers may make additional channels available To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile channel list choose Delete All Channels and checkmark only the channels you want to appear in the...

Page 28: ...e System Locking the system puts the ratings spending viewing 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 f...

Page 29: ...ock and Unlock icons in the Channel Banner to lock or unlock the system To access the Lock Unlock Menu press the INFO button on the remote control and use the arrow buttons to select the Lock icon Use...

Page 30: ...s and slide the indicator bar to make the screens more or less opaque Animation Lets you select which graphics are displayed when you tune to an audio only channel and also lets you select the animati...

Page 31: ...ou would like to assign to the FETCH button by pointing and selecting 9 Press the left arrow button to confirm your selection and return to the menu Once you ve assigned your Fetch function you can ex...

Page 32: ...nd get it to detect a satellite 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 po...

Page 33: ...cture Size Selecting Picture Size allows you to select the type of TV connected to the receiver You can choose between Normal 4X3 or Cinema 16X9 The default is Normal Time Zone Using this feature allo...

Page 34: ...ering the final digit the receiver displays the dish pointing coordinates For convenience record the numbers in the spaces below Note If you have a round satellite antenna you will not see numbers for...

Page 35: ...play appears System Info This function displays the model and serial numbers of your receiver along with its brand name and a list of its features System Upgrades Your digital satellite receiver is ab...

Page 36: ...satellite receiver displays a list of various measurements including the unit s activation date an in service counter an F error counter a video display counter a video decoding counter a video heade...

Page 37: ...he Demonstration Mode is running any remote control or front panel button input will return the receiver to normal operation tuning to the last channel watched The following screens are cycled through...

Page 38: ...Youcanstillexittheguidemanually evenwhentheCommercialGuideison Color Bars The receiver has a built in color bar generator that can be used to calibrate each receiver s video output to the respective...

Page 39: ...n on the VCR remote or on the VCR s front panel Press the ANTENNA button on the remote control Taking either of the above actions lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite signals...

Page 40: ...button while replacing the batteries you may need to reprogram the remote to operate other devices Reprogramming may also be required if dead or weak batteries have been allowed to remain in the remot...

Page 41: ...control in satellite receiver controlling mode then press MENU to bring up the Main menu 3 Select System Setup 4 Select System Test 5 If your system does not pass the system test check any of these po...

Page 42: ...nsult 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...

Page 43: ...be charged to your account If your unit is not received within 14 days the suggested retail value of the receiver will be charged to your credit card This amount will be credited less a 10 handling fe...

Page 44: ...RANTY 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 H...

Page 45: ...ation please refer to the appropriate section of this manual This product is not user serviceable If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you d...

Page 46: ...satellite systems and other electronics comes with a 50 000 equipment guarantee Part number SCTV4000 price 39 95 Multiswitch Part number D6520 price 79 95 Dual output LNB replacement Part DLNB2 price...

Page 47: ...ings 21 27 28 animation 28 color scheme 28 default guide 27 28 edit Fetch 28 name 27 28 translucency 28 Picture size 31 Power surges 2 Problems solving 37 Profiles 21 channel lists 25 menu 21 24 ratin...

Page 48: ...duct is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group 2004 Thomson Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s DIRECTV the Cyclone Design logo and ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE are trademarks o...

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