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H ITAC H I DIGITAL$AI"ELUTESYSTEM This A Ax symbol is hnte_ded to alert the presence of uninsulated voltage** within the product's may be constitute of significant the user magnitude a risk of electric to "dangerous enclosure that shock to to per son_ CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE This symbol is intend_l to alert the uger to the presence of important operating and maint chance (servi_ag) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Trademarks and Copyrigh_are contained in the _eceiver and this manual is copyright © 1995, 1996 by Hughes Network Systems, Inc. Some features are patent pending. HNS Insight TM , and A1phaTuneTM are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, Inc. QuickTune TM is a trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics, Inc. DIRECTV _ and DSS® are registeredwade.marksand Direct "IacketTM is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a Hughes Electronics Company. USSB® and Enter_ament Plus® are registered trademarks of United States Sam!lite Broadcasting Company, Inc. NFL Sunday Ticket* is a registered trademarkof the National Foothali League. N'BA League passsr_ is a service rn_k of NBA Properties, Inc. NHL Center IceTM is a service mark of the National Hockey League. ESPN Full Court TM is a trademark of ESPN Enterprises, a subsidiary of ESPN, Inc. ESPN® is a regismred trademark of ESPN, Inc. MLB Extra IrmmgssMis an official service mark of Maior League Baseball Properties, Inc. HBO ® and Cinemax_ are registered trademarks of Home Box Office, a division of Tune Warner Entertainment Company, LP. ShowfimesM, The Movie Channel sM, and FHX _ are service marks of Showdme Networks ®, Inc. MTV: Music Tdevidon®, VHI Music First_, and Nickelodeon ®are registered trademarks of M'rV Networks, a division of V'mcom International, Inc. Comedy Central® is a registered trademark of Comedy Partners. Lifetime Television® is a registeredtrademark of Lifetime Entertainment Services. Disney is a copyright of the Walt Disney Company. The Discovery Channel® is a registered trademark of The Discovery Networks. CNN ® is a registered trademark of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. A&E® is a registered trademarkof A&E Tdevisiot_ El is a registered trademark of El Entertainment Television, Inc. Other product, corporate names, program titles, network names, and logns may be the property of other companies, and are used within this manual and related DSS recdver software only for explanation to the owner's benefit, without intent to infringe. This product is the subject of one or more U.S. or foreign patents pending. Disclaimer--Every Note on Recording Programming--Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has ]effalrights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain drcumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home taping of copyrighted matemls. In most cases, it is permissible to record for persoral use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must act responsibly in this area - check into the matter if you are unsure. Some pay-per-view programs may be licensed from producers as "view only" programs. These are copyrighted ptograrm and may not be copied or reproduced for any purpose copyl_ht without owner. the express written perrmssion of the DSS Programminff---For subscription information, or to resolve prohlems related to DSS progranmang, call the service provxlets, induding DIKECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (34%3288) and USSB at 1-800-204-USSB (8772). Hitachi-brand DSS Hardware and Installation-- To arrange for professional installation of your DSS system, ask questions, or to resolve problems related to your Hitachi-brand DSS system, contact your dealer. If additioml information is needed, please contact Hitachi toli free at 1800-477-1212. Hitadai Home Eleca'onics (America),Inc. 3890 Steve Reynolds Boniev_d Norcross, GA 30093 System Model#: effort has been made to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subiect to change without notice. No warranty of any kind is made with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particnla_ purpose. Macrovlslon Irlforrl_tion--Tl_s device incorporates an • anficopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property fights. The anficopy process is licensed for noncommercial, home" use only. Reverse engineenng or disassembly is prohibited. Receiver Model #: Receiver Serial #: Access Card #: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS In additionto the carefulattentiondevotedto the qualitystandardsin the manufactureofyour DSSproduct,safetyis a majorfactor in the designof everyinstroznen_However,safetyis yourresponsil;flity, too. The followinginformationwill help to ensure your enjoymentandproper use of the DSS system.Pleaseread this informaaon carefifllybeforeinstalli_ operatingandusingyourDSSequipment Installation 1. Read and Follow Instructions--All the sffcty and operating instr_ctiom shoed be read befure the DSS productis operated.Follow all operatinginsm_rions. 2. Retain Instructions--The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed'Warnings--Complywith all warningson the DSSproductand in the operatinginstructions. 4. Polarlzatlolr--ThJs DSS product is equipped with a polarized alternating_t line plug (a plug haxdng one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug flatly into the oudet, ny reversing the plug. If the plug fails to fit, contact your decrtidan to rephce your obsolete outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure. If you need an extension cord, use a polarized cord. Power Sources--Thi_ operated only from the type of 5. DSS product should power source indicated the marking label. If you are not sure of the supply to you home, consult your DSS dealer company. For DSS products intended to battery power, or other sources, refer to instsuciions. be on type of power or local power operate from the operating 6, Overloading_Do not overload wall oudcts or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded ac outlets, ex'l_a_on cords, flayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced by your service technician. 7. Power Cord Protection---Power supply cords should be routed so that they arenot likelyto be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, and the l:_mt where they exit the DSS product. 8. VentlletiorP-Slots and openings in the case are provided fur ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the DSS product and to protect it from overheating.'These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by phdag the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat registex, or in a built:tn installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. 9. Attachments--Do not use attachments unless recommended by the DSS product manufactur_ as they may cause hazards. 10. Water and Moisture--Do not use this DSS product near water--fur example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitch_ sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like. 11. Accessories--Do not phce this DSS product on an unstable cart, stand,bracket, or table. The DSS product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the DSS product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions. 12. Moving--A DSS product and cart comVmadon should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the DSS product and cart to ov_ 13. Satellite Dish Antenna Gruunding_The outdoor antenoa used to receive satd!ite signals and the cable used to connect the antenna to the indoor receiving unit are requared to comply with local instslladon codes and the approp_te sections of the National E_lecthc Code (NEC) and in particular Article 810-15, which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equapmea-tt, as weU as to Arfide 820_0, wblch spedfies that the satellite dish cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as dose to the pffmt of cable entry as praedcal. These codes require proper grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor anmnna and grounding of the connecting cable at a l_mt where it enters the house (or other buiJ.din_. If you are having a professional installer make the installation, the iostaller must observe installation codes. The "Satellite Antenna Installation Guide" provided withtheDSS product contains instructions onhow tomake theinstallation incompliance withtheNEC. If additional local installation codes apply, contactlocal inspection authorities. Ground cable Grouncllng block Electric service equipment clamp Ground clamps Coaxial cable oaxlal Groundlng nductom user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service petsormel. 19, Conditions Requidng Service--Unplug this DSS product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified sexvicepersormel under the following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. • If liquid has been Sl_flledon, or objects have falleninto, the DSS product or it has been exposed to rain or w_tel_ Power service grounclin electrode (NECArtg_ PartH) If the DSS EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN "RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT" 14. Television Antenna Informatlon_Ins_d]L_ outdoor anterma can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside anw.noa system, extreme care should be token to keep from touctfir_ such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. If an outside antenna is connected to the DSS receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection againstvoltage surges and builtup static _s. Section 810 of the NEC, NFPA No. 70 1987, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and reqmrements for the grounding electrode. 15, Power Unes.--Ext_e care must be taken when installing and adjusting or maintaining the outdoor antenna and connecting cable, espedalIy in the vicirfity of overhead power lines, decuic lights, or power circuits. When installing the outdoor antenna or cable, exueme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or dmfits as contact with them might be fatal. 16. Cleaning_Unplug this DSS product fi'om the wall outlet before clemm_. Do not use Iiquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a clamp cloth for deanmg. 17. Object and Liquid Entry---Never push objects of any kind into this DSS product through openings as they may. touch dangerous voltages or "short out" parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never any kind on the DSS product. si_fllliquid of Service 18. Sorvioinff--Do not attempt to service this DSS product yomself as operang or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. There axe no product does not operate nomaally by following the operating insmactions. Adjust only those controls that axe covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the DSS product normal operation. to its If the DSS product has been dropped or the cal:;met hasbeen damaged. • When the DSS product exhil:;tts a distinct change in performanc_ 20. Replacement Parts_Whe_ rephc_-nent parts are required, have the service technician verify that the replacementsare used have the same safety characteristicsas the cVnginalparts. Use of replacement parts specified by the DSS product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 21. Safety Check--Upon completion of any service or repairs to this DSS product, ask the service technician to perfoma safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to detemame that the DSS product is in safe operating condition. FEDERAL COMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) REGULATORY INFORMATION detemaned Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-The Hitachi-brand DSS system complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules. 3. Part 15 compliance-This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequ_y energy and, if not installed and used in accordancewith the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no _tee that interfcmence will not occur in a particular installaton. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be detemtned by removing and applying power to the equipment, the usex is encouraged to tiy to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separationbetween the equipment and the receivez, • Connect the equipment into an oudet on a circuit different from that to whinh the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer technician for help. an experienced radio/TV The user may find the following boomer, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: "How to Idenufy and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems." This booklet is availablefrom the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, To meet FCC requtrements, only peripherals (computer input/output devices, r_zminals, printers, ercb certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this device. Operation with non-certified pefiphezals is Iikely to resultin interference to radioand TV reception. To meet FCC requirements, shieldedcablesare requiredto cormect the device to a personalcomputer,peripheral,or othezClassB cerdfieddevice. Part68 compliance--The FCC has establisbed Part 68 of the FCC Rules, which perr_t this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. Slandardized jacks are used for these connections. This equipment should not be used on corn lines or party lines. 2. zk company may mmpomfily The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and ptxxedures; if such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is requiredto give adequate notice of the changes, You willbe advised of your fight to file a complaint with the FCC. If the telephone company what equipment them o£ is connected requests information on to their lines, infoma the telephone number daisunit is connected to. the mager equivalence number (REN). The number can be found on a label located on the bottom of the equipment. the UniversalSer_ce Order Code (USOC) jack required. This equipment requites a USOC RJ11 jack. • or and until mparr has been made. If this is not done, the telephone disconnect service. If this device is malfimedoning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network; this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be the FCC reg_smation numbez, The number can be found on a label located on the bottom of dais eqoipmenr. TABLE OF CONTENTS A FIRST LOOK AT THE HITACHI-BRAND DSS SYSTEM ........ 1 Hitachi Brings You the Most Full-Featured Digital Satellite System ......................................................... 1 What You Should Do First ..................................... 1 How Does All This Work? ..................................... 2 The Components of the Hitachi Digital Satellite System ........................................................................ The Hitachi Satellite Antenna ................................ The Hitachi Digital Satellite Receiver ................... The Hitachi Remote Control .................................. 15 Determine Where to Point Your Satellite Dish....15 The DISH POINTING MENU ............................. 15 The ZIP CODE and LATITUDE & LONGITUDE Screens .................................................................. 16 ALIGNMENT RESULT Screen .......................... 16 Connecting the Satellite Dish ................................. 16 3 3 3 5 SETTING UP YOUR HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM...., ..................... 7 Don't Panic--It's One Spot--22,300 Miles in Space---and You'll Find It ...................................................................... Easier Than You Think ............ 7 Positioning the Satellite Dish ................................. 17 The SIGNAL STRENGTH Screen ...................... 18 Fine Tuning the Antenna Alignment .................... 19 Authorizing Your Service ...................................... 20 WATCHING DSS PROGRAMS ON THE HITACHI RECEIVER .................. 21 Installing Batteries in Your Remote Control ......... 8 So Many Choices---So Many Ways to Choose.....21 Choosing the Best Connection for Your Entertainment System .............................................. 8 Hook Up the Audio/S-video Signals ...................... 9 Hook Up the Audio/Video Signals ....................... 10 Hook Up the RF Signals ....................................... 10 Hook Up to a Stereo System ................................ i 1 Finishing Up ......................................................... 11 Basic Channel Changing ........................................ The Channel Banner ............................................. The Information Banner ....................................... QuickTune TM ........................................................ AlphaTune TM ........................................................ The Browse Banner .............................................. The Logo Banner ................................ :................. 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 Connecting the VCR Control Cable ..................... 12 Finding the VCR's Remote Control Sensor ......... 12 Alternate Services ................................................... Alt. Audio .............................................................. Data ...................................................................... 24 24 24 Now You Can Turn It On ...................................... 12 The PROGRAM GUIDE ............. .......................... 24 CONTROLLING THE HITACHI-BRAND DSS RECEIVER ................................. 13 Now It is Time for You to Take Control.* ............. 13 Front Panel vs. Remote Control Keys .................. 13 Basic Navigation ..................................................... POINTING YOUR HITACHI SATELLITE ANTENNA ..................... 13 Moving Around the Guide ..................................... 25 Filtering the Guide ................................................. Category ............................................................... Type ...................................................................... List ........................................................................ Guide .................................................................... Class ..................................................................... 25 25 26 26 26 26 Getting Program Information ............................... 26 15 The INFORMATION Screen ................................ 27 Done ..................................................................... 27 View ...................................................................... 27 Schedule ................................................................ 27 Schedule To View ................................................. 28 Cancel Schedule ................................................... 28 Buy $2.99 .............................................................. 28 Buy Options .......................................................... 28 Cancel Purchase ................................................... 28 Times ................................................................ :...29 YOUR HITACHI RECEIVER'S MAIN MENU ................................................. 31 The Main Menu May Be Considered Your Home Base .......................................................................... 31 Activities .................................................................. Program Guide ..................................................... Exit To Viewing .................................................... Event Timer .......................................................... 31 31 32 32 Messages ............................................................... READ MAIL ........................................................ 33 33 Limits and Lists ...................................................... Spending ............................................................... Ratings .................................................................. Fay. Lists .............................................................. 34 34 34 35 Purchased PPVs ...................................................... History .................................................................. Upcoming ............................................................. 35 36 36 System ........................... ........................................... Setup Menu ........................................................... Lock ...................................................................... Unlock .................................................................. LOCK OVERRIDE .............................................. 36 37 37 37 38 YOUR HITACHI RECEIVER'S SETUP MENU .......... ....................................... 39 Use the Setup Menu to Access Installation and Customizing Features ............................................. Main Menu ........................................................... 39 39 Preferences ........................................................... Dish Pointing ........................................................ Default Audio ....................................................... System Test ........................................................... Assistance ............................................................. New Access Card .................................................. 39 40 40 40 41 41 VCR Setup ............................................................. QuickTune Setup ................................................... 41 42 PREFERENCES ON YOUR HITACHI RECEIVER .......................................... 43 Customize Your Hitachi Menus to Appear the Way You Want ....................................................... Done ..................................................................... 43 43 On-Screen Guide Width ....... ................................. 43 1V2Hrs. or 2 l-lrs ................................................... 43 Channel Sort Option ...... ....................................... Number or Name .................................................. 44 44 Multi-Color Guide .................................................. 45 Yes or No ..................................................... _........ 45 Picture Size .............................................................. 4:3 or 16:9 ............................................................ 45 45 Label for Fourth List ............................................. Fay. D or Family .................................................. 45 45 Receiver ID# ............................................................ DSS 1 or DSS 2 ..................................................... 46 46 PROGRAMMING YOUR HITACHI REMOTE CONTROL .......................... 47 Use Your Remote Control to Tame Other A/V Devices ..................................................................... 47 Programming the Remote Control ....................... 47 Code Scan ............................................. .... ............ 47 Code Entry .................................................. :......... 48 Using the Remote Control ..................................... QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS., 50 ......... 51 Questions? Did We Forget to Tell You Something? *...........°.....*****.*......°o*******.***..**.....oo**.****.*.**.....*........51 INDEX ..................................................................... 53 A FIRST LOOK AT THE HITACHI-BRAND DSS ® SYSTEM Hitachi Brings You the Most Full-Featured Digital Satellite System You did it! You've selected a Hitachi-brand provides the most advanced available digital video DSS system. This system and audio capabilities today. You now have the capability to receive over 200 channels of video programming, audio, and data services. This may seem like magic, but it isn't. It is amazing, though! CD-quality What You Should Do First Your Hitachi digital satellite system is both a compficated technical mirade and an easy to operate source of entertainment. You should complete the following steps to achieve the greatest performance from your system: • Read the included guides and manuals to familiarize yourself with the system. • Install your DSS receiver. • Install your sateilite antenna and cable. • Align the antenna toward the satellite. • Arrange for programming • Sit back and enjoy digital satellite TV! from the services providers. Page 1 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL How Does All This Work? I 101° Longitude DSS / III Satellite uplink facility Satellite antenna Programming Authorizations from studios and networks The DSS network Many film studios, news organizations and other broadcasters provide their video, audio, and data services to DIRECTV and USSB uplink centers. These service providers then digitally transmit the signals 22,300 miles in space to a grouping of three satellites. From there the digital signals are beamed back to earth where they are received by your satellite dish antenna. The signals then go into your DSS receiver where they undergo extensive processing to determine if you are authorized to have access to them. The signals are then reconverted into high quality video and audio that you can enjoy on your television. The telephone connection is used by your DSS receiver to report back to the service providers any purchase activity. Page 2 A FIRST LOOK AT THE HITACHI-BRAND The Components Digital Satellite DSS SYSTEM of the Hitachi System There are three main components of your Hitachi-brand DSS system. They are the satellite antenna, the DSS receiver, and the remote control Take a few minutes to read about each of these components. The Hitachi Satellite Antenna Reflector Mounting Bracket LNB Mast / LNB Support Arm Base Plate The Hitachi satellite antenna/dish The satellite antenna is the component that receives the digital sigfials. It must be mounted solid outdoor surface that allows a clear view of the southern sky. to a Depending on the system model you have chosen the carton _ include an 18-inch steel or composite reflector, also known as a "dish" At the end of a tubular arm, there is a low noise block (LNB). Your system vail have either a single LNB or a dual LNB. The single LNB has one connection, allowing use of a single DSS receiver. The dual LNB has two connections, allowing use of two DSS receivers or more if you are using a switching distribution box. The mountLng bracket and b_ise make adjustment easy during installation. Once the dish has been properly positioned to point to the satellite, you should never need to adjust it again. A companion document to this manual, Satelh'teAntenna Installation Guide, provides specific information for installing the Hitachi satellite antenna. The Hitachi Digital Satellite Receiver The Hitachi-brand DSS receiver is one of the smallest available. From the front pand keys almost every feature of yottr Hitachi receiver can be accessed. Page 3 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL / \ HITACHI The front of the Hitachi digital satellite receiver Behind the door on the right side of the receiver is your access card. This special card contains infomaation about your level of service and holds pay-per-view (PPV) purchase activity. This card should not be removed except to protect your DSS receiver from unauthorized use or to replace the card when a new one is supplied by your service provider. r A The power key _ is used to turn your DSS receiver on and off. The power light next to the power key will illuminate when the unit is on. Any off-air signal, such as cable TV or local programming, connected to the IN FROM ANT jack is passed through to the OUT TO TV jack when the power is in the off condition. The information key _ your TV screen. CnRD is used to display descriptions of programs and channels on The DSS Access Card At any time, pressing the progmrn guide key _[]_) will initiate the display of the PROGRAM GUIDE, where you can see a listing of aUavailable programs. The four directional keys, up (A), down (V), left (_), and right ()), are used to move the highlight around the program guide and menus. They also provide access to the Browse Banner and the Logo Banner when menus aren't displayed. The select key _ desired. is used to specify that a highlighted guide or menu selection is the one 0 The rear of the Hitachi digital satellite receiver The rear of the Hitachi receiver has numerous jacks for connection to your audio/video entertainment system. You will also find the power cord permanently connected to the back. The SATELLITE IN F-type jack is for connecting the cable from your satellite dish to your DSS receiver. Be sure that you use RG-6 cable only. / Page 4 " A FIRSTLOOKATTHEHITACHI-BRAND DSSSYSTEM The IN FROM ANT F-type jack is an input where you can connect terrestrial source such as an off-air antenna or cable TV service. the cable from an RF The OUT TO TV F-type jack is an RF output which you may connect to your TV or VCR (depending on your entertainment system). Note that the CH3/CH4 switch on the upper left enables you to select the channel for your TV on which the DSS progranammg appears. The two pairs of phono-type AUDIO output jacks, labeled (L and R) and color coded to indicate left and fight, can be used for connection to your TV, VCR, or audio system. The two phono-type composite VIDEO output jacks are color coded in yellow. You may use either or both of these jacks for connection to your TV or VCIL The multiple pin S-VIDEO jack is for high quality output of DSS video. You should use this jack to achieve the dearest picture for your TV or VC1L Only newer high-end TVs, SVHS VCRs and Hi8 VCRs suppoi't S-video type connections. The special 15-pin WIDE BAND DATA port is intended for advanced applications such as broadcast data services when available. Do not attempt to use this connectorudtbout a Hitachi-approved wide band data cabk. The VCR CONTROL mini-jack is for connecting the VCR control cable that was included with your system. With this cable, your Hitachi satellite receiver can interface with most popular VCRs to record selected programs automatically. See the "Finding the VCR's Remote Control Sensor" section in Chapter 2, "Setting Up Your Hitachi Digital Satellite System" for proper placement of the transmitter end of the VCR control cable. The standard RJ-11 modular PHONE JACK is for connecting your DSS receiver to your phone line. This phone connection is necessary to access certain program offemags from your service providers. Any calls generated by the DSS receiver are toll free. The telephone line connection should not normally interfere with your telepbone operation. If you should need to make a call while it is calling in a report, simply disconnect the phone line from the DSS receiver. The Hitachi Remote Control Your Hitachi remote control can control a lot more than just the DSS receiver. It is what is known as a universal remote control, meaning that with it you can control many popular televisions, VCRs, and audio components. What's more is that with this state-of-the-art remote you have more control of your Hitachi digital satellite receiver than with any other brand available today! Before we get into the features, you should know that the Hitachi remote control is available in two models. One can control components induding DSS, TV, cable boxes (CBL), and VCRs. The other can control these devices, as well as many amplifiers (AMP), compact disc players, and laser disc players (DISC). The remote control uses invisible infrared light to send signals to your components when you press the keys. You must aim your remote toward your component for it to receive the command. Descriptions and details of each individual key wi!l be given throughout this manual as they apply, although an overview follows. The mode keys across the top enable you to specify the device that you intend to control. This is important as many devices share the same keys--such as thel["a_R_l_ key or the numeric keys. Page 5 HITACHIDIGITALSATELLITE SYSTEMOWNER'S MANUAL The windowed keys are labeled through clear keys. There are three sets of labels, which can be positioned under the dear key simply by sliding the switch on the side of the remote control. When the switch is in the top position, the keys are for the Hitachi QuickTune TM feature enabling access to your nine most preferred channels at the press of a key. When the switch is in the middle position, the keys are for DSS control features. When the switch is in the lower position, the keys become additional mode keys labeled to support VCRs (and possibly amplifiers labeled AMP and disc players labeled DISC). Note that the three keys (circle, triangle, and square) at the top of the windowed DSS page perform no fimcdon and are provided for features in future DSS products. 0 (2D(2D) The arch of keys immediately below the windowed ke_e frequently used functions. These keys indude main menu (II__RIB,_, exit ((_][_), program guide (l_l_), information (1[]_), and input The directional pad is four keys in one. Gently rocking this key in a direction will cause the on-screen highlight to move in the direction in which it was pressed. The key positions will be referred to in this manual as _, ), A, and V. The select key (l_!_) is one of the most important keys. Pressing the _ key will indicate to your DSS receiver that you wish to choose the highlighted item. Also, pressing will initiate the display of the PROGRAM GUIDE when you are watching DSS prograrrm-fing. The remaining keys are some DSS-specific keys and common device keys induding numbers, cbannd up and down, etc. The fimcfions of these keys change depending on the currently selected device. VoL CH Please refer to Chapter 3, "Controlling The Hitachi-brand DSS Receiver" for more remote control capabilities and Chapter 9, "]Programming Your Hitachi Remote Control" for reaching your Hitar.hi remote control about your other audio/video components. HITACHI The Hitachi Page 6 Remote Control SETTING HITACHI SATELLITE UP YOUR DIGITAL SYSTEM Don't Panic--It's You Think Easier Than Setting up your new Hitachi digital satellite system is much easier than assembling a train set or a bicycle. You should be watching DSS programming in a very short time. t This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your Hitachi digital satellite system and connecting it to your television or entertainment system. As you are reading this now, it is assumed that you have already opened and unpacked the box. The receiver carton includes the receiver itself, an Access Card (aLready installed in the receiver behind the door), a remote control with four AAA batteries, a 6-foot length of coaxial cable, a 25foot length of telephone cord, a 6-foot A/V cable, a VCR Control cable, and this manual. Some models may also include an S-video cable. Contact your dealer if any part is missing or damaged. Please save all packing materials until the installation of your system is complete in case anything needs to be returned. You now need to decide where you want to place your DSS receiver. Avoid installing the receiver in a location where the power cord or cables could be inadvertently disconnected. Obviously, choose a place near your TV. The location should also be well ventilated. Do not set electronic components or other objects (including this manual) on top of the receiver or block its cooling vents. If you have not already installed your DSS dish and run the cable to your DSS receiver area, you should do so now. It is recommended that you have your dish professionally installed. This is due to safety issues, dectrcal codes, and assurance of a quality installation. If you should choose to perform the installation yourself, please pay special attention to the precautions in the front of this manual and refer to the Satellite Antenna Installation Guide that accompanied your DSS antenna. InstallS'on Kit, sold separately. You may also want to obtain the Hitachi Do-It-YourseffDSS Page 7 HITACHIDIGITALSATELLITE SYSTEMOWNER'S MANUAL Installing Batteries Remote Control in Your Before you can use your remote control, you must install the suppfied AAA batteries. First, slide the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Install each fresh battery as shown, making sure that the + and - on each battery line up with the marks in the battery compartment. Next, slide the covet" hack onto the remote control. Finally, press the _ key on the top of the remote control to verify that the key lights up, indicating that it is operating properly_ If the key doesn't fight, make sure that the batteries are fresh and that each is inserted in the fight direction. Refer to Chapter 9, "Programming Your Hitachi Remote Control" for setting the codes to control the devices in your entertainment system. Remove the battery cover insert four AAA batteries Choosing the Best Connection for Your Entertainment System There are a number of ways to connect your Hitachi digital satellite receiver, depending on the other audio/video equipment you wish to use. We _ show you the simplest hookups. J ! The possible Page 8 connections and as shown SETTING UP YOUR HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM Before choosing the best connection for your entertainment system, you should connect the phone line. This can be done by plugging one end of the provided telephone cable into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of your DSS receiver and the other end into a telephone wall jack. If you do not have a telephone jack within reach, contact your local phone company to arrange for.a new jack to be installed or reorient your PHONEJACK DSS receiver to be within reach of a telephone wall jack. The Phone line and jack To suit specific needs, you may need to purchase additional connectors and/or cables. These are available from your dealer or dectrouic hardware stores. Choose which hookup method to use based on: • Your TV's and VCR's capabilities • Your desire to pass local programming • Any other devices you want to include in the system (stereo, second VCR, etc.) through the DSS receiver We will guide you through the decision and connection process. But 'first, position yourself or your equipment so that you are looking at the backs. Note the various input and output receptacles, their shapes, and how they are labeled. Then read through the rest of this hookup section before proceeding to an actual hookup. Do not turn on tbepo_veryet. Foryour safety,kaueyour DSS receiver,77/,, VCR, and any other dedces to be connectedunpluggedwhik hooking them up. Hook Up the Audio/S-video Signals Only the newest, high-end TVs and VCRs have S-video inputs. VCRs that support @ The S-video cable and jack S-video include Hi8 and SVHS types. Look on the back of your TV and VCR for this special jack. It will be labeled something like SVIDEO IN. If you are unsure, you can see the type of connector that you are looking for on the back of your DSS receiver. If neither, the TV or VCR, has this jack, proceed to the "Hook Up the Audio/Video Signals" secdon. This video hookup will give you a sharper picture than either of the other hookups. Also, this hookup will allow you to view DSS programming and local broadcast simultaneously on TVs that offer a "picture in picture" (PIP) feature. When using this hookup, you cannot use the DSS receiver as a switch to choose between DSS programming and local broadcasts. You will use the input selection that your TV and/or VCR offers to select the source. If your VCR has S-video input... use an S-video cable to connect the DSS receiver's S-video output to the S-video input on your VCtL Also connect one pair of the DSS receiver's audio outputs (Left and Right) to the audio inputs on your VCR. If your '.V has S-vldeo input... connect an S-video cable from the S-video output (either from the DSS receiver if available or the VCR) to the S-video input on the TV. Also connect the left and fight audio outputs from the same device that the S-video is coming from and connect them to the TV. Page 9 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL If you have a stereo system... you may be able to achieve big speaker the necessary connections. sound. See the "Hook Up to a Stereo System" section for If your hookup is complete... move on to the "Finishing Up" section. Hook Up the Audio/Video Signals Most high-end TVs and VCRs have phono-type audio and video inputs. Look at the back of your TV and VCR for three jacks--possibly color coded yellow, white and red. They will be labeled something like IN (L and R), AUDIO IN, and VIDEO IN. If you are unsure, look at these connectors on the back of your DSS receiver. If you have no jacks like these on your TV or VCR, skip this hookup and proceed to the "Hook Up the RF Signals" section. The phono-type This video hookup will give you a dearer picture than an RF hookup. Also, this hookup will allow you to view DSS programming simultaneously on TVs that offer a "picture in picture" (PIP) feature. @ VIDEO video cable and jack and local broadcast When using this hookup, you cannot use the DSS receiver as a switch to choose between DSS programming and local broadcasts. You will use the input selection that your TV and/or VCR offers to select,the source. If your VCR has a video input... use an audio/video cable to connect one of"the DSS receiver's video output to the video input on your VCK Also connect one pair of the DSS receiver's audio outputs (Left and Right) to the audio inputs on your VCtL If your TV has a video input... connect an audio/video cable from the video output (either from the DSS receiver if available or the VCR) to the video input on the TV. Also connect the left and right audio outputs from the same device that the video is coming from and Connect them to the TV. If you have a stereo system... you may be able to achieve the necessary connections. big speaker sound. See the "HookUp to a Stereo System" section for If your hookup is complete... move on to the "Finishing Up" section. Hook Up, the RF Signals Look at the back of your TV and VCR for RF inputs. These could be labeled something like 75-OHM, 300-OHM, CABLE, FROM ANTENNA, VHF or UHF. These could appear either as a pair or screws or a F-type connector as on the back of your DSS receiver. If your TV or VCR does not have threaded F-type connectors you will need to obtain adapters which convert the round F-type RG-6 TheRF cableandjack or RG-59 cable to the connectors on your TV and or VCK These are sold separately and should be available from your dealer or an electronics hardware store: Page10 @ SE'H'ING UP YOUR HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM To connect your VCR... use a coaxial cable to connect the OUT TO TV from your DSS receiver to the RF input section on your VCR. This is the first place Where an adapter may be needed if your VCR doesn't have the F-tH?e connector. To connect your 'IV... connect a coaxial cable from the RF output (either from the DSS receiver's OUT TO TV if available or the VCR) to the RF input on the TV. Set the channel 3/4 switch on the back of your DSS receiver to the channel that is not broadcast or has the weakest signal in your area. This WIUbe the channel that you need to set your TV and/or VCR to for viewing or recording DSS programming. You can also use your DSS receiver as a switch to select between DSS programming and local broadcasts. This can be accomplished by pressing the _ key while the remote is in DSS mode. Also, you must connect your local signal, either from an antenna or cable service, to the IN FROM ANT on the back of your DSS receiver. If your antenna wire is not RG6 or RG-59 your _ need an adapter as described earlier. If you have a stereo system... you may be able to achieve big speaker sound. See the "Hook Up to a Stereo System" section for the necessary connections. If your hookup is complete... move on to the "Finishing Up" section. Hook Up to a Stereo System To achieve high quality sound from your DSS receiver through a stereo system, simply connect one of the AUDIO outputs (Left and Right) to an available input on your audio system. This input may be labeled something like AUDIO VIDEO, AUX, or, if you aren't using a compact disc player or laser discplayer, you canuse one of theseinputs, ifavailable. The only input that you should not use is one that is specified for a turntable/phonograph. @ @ The phono-type R audio cable and jack Finishing Up You can mix and match the different hookups described above to suit your entertainment system's available connections. For example, you could connect the VCR using audio!video, while the TV is connected with the RF signal. Always try to achieve the highest quality and greatest flexibility available. Once all connections have been completed, plug in the TV and VCR to the wall outlet, appropriate extension cord, or surge protector. See Important Safqy Instructions described in the front of this manual. Page 11 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL Connecting Cable the VCR Control With the proper connections you* DSS receiver can control your VCR for unattended recording. Ktrst, you will need to plug the VCR Control cable into the back of your DSS receiver. Then proceed to the next section to determine where the other end of this cable should be attached. VCR CONTROL Finding the VCR's Remote Control Sensor The VCR Control So that your Hitachi digital satellite receiver can control your VCR the emitter end of the VCR control cable must be attached where the VCR's remote control sensor is located. On some VCRs this is labeled. You may also find a diagram in your VCR's manual indicating the sensor position. It is commonly identifiable by a small dark red plastic window. For reference, see the sensor on your DSS receiver located behind the flip-down door. cable and jack r O,o 1 Look for indications If the sensor is not labded or doctmaented, you will need to scan the front of your VCR with your VCR's remote control. Use the followirg procedure this: • @ of the remote control to accomplish Hold the VCR's remote control about 1A-inch from the front left side of your VC1L • SlowIy move the remote control to the right repeatedly pressing the remote control's power key on and off. • Once your VCR responds to your pressing the remote control power key, note the position. This should be the location of your VCR's remote control sensor. Scanning for the remote control Once the sensor positi6n has been determined, attach the emitter to the area with a piece of tape. This is temporary until the system can be tested. Refer to the 'WCR Setup" section in Chapter 7, "Your Hitachi Receiver's Setup Menu" to program and test the VCR Control feature. Upon verifying that the VCR Control is functioning properly you can remove the tape and permanently attach the emitter using the peel-and-stick backing. This attachment should not interfere with normal VCR operation. Now You Can Turn It On Once you have connected everything, you can turn everything on. Turn the TV on and set it to the DSS channd (3 or 4) or input (video or S-video). Do the same for the VCPs if applicable. Now turn your DSS receiver on. You will see the start-up screen for several seconds, followed by a black screen with the message: "Searching for signal. Press _ for related uflkies." at the bottom of the screen. If so, this is good! If not, try pressing the _ remote control is in DSS mode or check all of the connections. You're well on your way to enjoying your Hitachi digital satellite system. Page 12 key while the sensor sensor CONTROLLING THE HITACHI-BRAND DSS RECEIVER Now It is Time Control! You are the master for You to Take of your Hitachi digital satellite receiver. what you tell it to. Take a few minutes to read through begin to understand how to "drive" your system. It does this chapter to Let's begin with a few simple rules. First, there is nothing that you can do, using the front panel keys or the remote control keys, that could harm your DSS receiver in any way. Once you understand the capabilities and options available in your receiver, you'll be able to undo any changes or settings that you make. The next important rule is to have fun! The features of your Hitachi-brand DSS receiver are intended to make watching TV more enjoyable. It isn't necessary to know everything your system can do right away. Learn the capabilities a little at a time. As you use your DSS receiver, the techniques to control it will become second nature. Front Panel vs. Remote Control Keys The front pand provides all of the basic controls needed to access and use the primary features of the DSS receiver. The remote control has many more keys to provide shortcuts or access to extended features of the DSS receiver. Most of the remote control keys can also be used to control other components in your entertainment system. For this reason, you must remember to press the _ key, putting the remote control in DSS mode, when you want to control your DSS receiver. When the remote control keys are pressed, the device key for which the signals are being sent will light. Basic Navigation The most common DSS-reiated keys that you will use are A, V, _, _, and l_l--dl_'_. The direction keys are represented by four distinct keys on the DSS receiver front panel, or with a single pad on the remote control. These keys are primarily used to move the highlight (also known as a cursor) around the screen. The _ key should be pressed to indicate that a highlighted item is the one that you wish to choose. Another key you will be using frequently is the q_[]]][l_ key, located on both the front pand of the DSS receiver as well as on the remote control This key is used when you want to display the PROGRAM GUIDE. Once you are in the guide, pressing the _ key while a program title is highlighted will display any available description text at the top of the screen. Page13 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNE'R'S MANUAL One additional key that appeazs on both the front panel and the remote control is the key. This key is used to retrieve descriptive information about a currently airk_g event and to provide access to scheduling information (and purchasing information for PPVs) about highlighted programs in the PROGRAM GUIDE. The final key that appears on both the remote control and the front panel is the _ key. Make sure the remote control is in DSS mode for the d'ff'_ll_r/"ff_ key to apply to the DSS receiver. When you power the DSS receiver off, is has not actually stopped using electricity. Rather goes into a standby condition that enables it to continue to monitor data being sent from the service providers, call in status reports to the service providers, start and stop a VCR for programs you have scheduled, receive messages, and perform other background activities. The only apparent changes that occur in the standby condition are that the video is shut off, the IN FROM ANTENNA connector signals are passed through to the OUT TO TV connector, and the power light is off. There are three keys on your remote control that you will likely use frequently. (_i), They are ([[_, and (_llD. After you have established favorite channel lists, as described in Chapter 6, "Your Hitachi Receiver's Main Menu," you will want to cycle through these lists quickly and easily. This is accomplished by pressing the _ key. Each press will advance to the next fist which contains channels. After stepping through the favorite lists it will cycle back to "All Channels." At any time, you can exit the PROGRAM GUIDE or menus through on-screen navigation, working your way back to the MAIN MENU and selecting Exit to UieMng. This can be time consuming, so a much quicker way is to press the _ key. The _ key is only of use in the DSS mode if your DSS receiver is connected to your entertainment system through RF, rather that video or S-video. If you are using RF, pressing the key will switch the output between DSS programming and local broadcasts similar to the way the _ key works. The reason that you may want to have local broadcasts passed through but not turn the DSS receiver off is so you can watch or record local broadcasts while recording or watching DSS programming through the A/V connectors. With knowledge of these few keys you should be able to navigate through Hitachi-brand DSS receiver feature and menu. Page 14 almost every POINTING YOUR HITACHI SATELLITE ANTENNA One Spot--22,300 Space--and You'll There's a cluster telescope satellites. of satellites is pointed Miles in. Find It way out there in space, and just as a at a star, you need to point your dish at the In this chapter we will explain how and where to point your satellite dish. If you the message: "Searching for signal. To access related utilities, press 4k'ql--_I--.r_.press the Igq--dl[-=U_key. Otherwise, press keys in the following order to navigate to the DISH POINTING MENU: _ to display the MAIN MENU • A,V,l{,or ) to move the higl'dight over the Setup Menu button • _ • A or V to move the highlight over the Dish Poinifng button • _ to display the SETUP to display the DISH MENU POINTING Determine Where Satellite Dish The DISH POINTING When you press _ MENU to Point Your MENU you will be whisked into the menu that assists you with dish pc/rating and signal strength utilities. Since you may have never used the Hitachi-brand DSS system before, we'll go slow at first. But pay attention; you are starting to learn how to navigate the menus. The first thing to decide is whether you know where you are by your ZIP code or by your latitudinal and longitudinal position. Press the V key on the remote control or receiver ffont_el until your preferred selection is highlighted. Then press qN_R._TdU. The DISH POINTING MENU Page 15 HITACHIDIGITALSATELLITE SYSTEMOWNER'S MANUAL The ZIP CODE and LATITUDE & LONGITUDE Screens The ZIP CODE screen The LATITUDE & LONGITUDE screen You _ now see one of the above screens. Enter your location. If you are using the remote control, press the _ key, followed by the five appropriate digits. From the remote control or receiver front panel you can also use the A or V keys to increase or decrease the highlighted digit value, and the > key to advance to the next digit. Use the < key to back up to correct any mistakes. When you are finished, the highlight should be on the button labeled OK Press to continue. ALIGNMENT RESULT Screen The ALIGNMENT RESULT will be disphying the proper elevation and azimuth for pointing the dish calculated from the location you entered. Elevation is the up and down positioning, fmailar to nodding your head "yes." Azimuth is the left to right positioning, _mai!ar to shaking your head "no." You should take a moment to write down the elevation and azimuth numbers. ELEVATION: AZIMUTH: The values displayed are fairly accurate; however some fine tuning may be necessary. Use these values when choosing a mounfng location for your satellite dish, remembering that you will need an unobstructed view in that direction. The ALIGNMENT RESULT screen Before proceeding, your DSS antenna should be installed. If this has not already been done, please see the Satel_te Antenna Instaon Guide for instructions, or contact a professional installer. From this point forward in this document we will assume that your dish has been mounted, the cable has been run from the dish to your receivers location. Connecting the Satellite Dish You must connect the satellite antenna cable to receive a signal. You should urrplugyourDSS receiver from the power outletprior to making this connection.Once the antenna has been mounted and the DSS cable has been run from the antenna to the receiver you are ready to monitor the signal strength while @ • SATELLITE[N Connecting Page16 the satellite antenna cable POINTING YOURHITACHISATELLITE DISH adjusting the dish pointing. Now you can plug your DSS receiver into power again. Positioning the Satellite Dish To loosen and tighten the antenna's bolts, you viii need a 7/I6-inch wrench (not included). A compass _ also be needed to establish the initial direction to point your satellite dish. .-'" ..: .Azimuth Bolts Elevation Bolts Tick Marks Rear of the satellite dish We'll begin by adjusfng the elevation. First, loosen the nuts secufng the two (one on each side) elevation bolts just enough so that you can easily flit the reflector up and down. Next, line up the elevation indicator with the tick mark corresponding to the elevation calculated earlier. Finish adjusting the elevation by tightly tightening the bolts when the indicator is afigned with the correct tick mark. Make sure that the dish doesn't slip out of position while you are tightening the bolts. Next, we'll adjust the azimuth. For this part of the procedure, a compass (such as the one included in the Hitachi Do-It-Yourself DSS Installalion Ki_) will make it possible to point in the proper direction. This is done by first loosening the two azimuth bolts just enough in order to turn the antenna smoothly with a little pressure. Stand behind the antenna reflector and, while grasping the outer edges of the reflector, rotate the antenna until it is pointing toward the azimuth value determined earlier. Be sure that as you do this you do not lean on the reflector, as that would affect the alignment. Don't tighten the bolts just yet! Page 17 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL In the following procedure you ",viiibe referring to the meter on the SIGNAL STRENGTH screen. If this screen is not currendy displayed, press the _ key, shutting the system down, and then press the _ key to start the system up again. Ify0u see a black screen with the message: "Searching for signal. To access related uOlhies, press t[_]_." press the _ POINTING key. Other, vise, press keys in the following order to navigate to the DISH MENU: • _ to display the MAIN MENU • A, V, t[, or _ to move the highlight over the Setup Menu button • _ • A or V to move the highlight over the Dish Poin_ng button • _ to display the SETUP MENU to display the DISH POINTING MENU Now highlight the D@!ay Signal Strength button and press the _ meter displaying your signal strength. The SIGNAL STRENGTH key. You should see a Screen The SIGNAL STRENGTH screen is displayed. It shows the quality of the signal that you are receiving. Because you have not adjusted the pointing of your satellite dish, you probably have a signal strength of 0. To let you know that it is "looking," you should hear a short beep every few seconds. Even though a signal strength of 50 _ give you the same highquality picture and sound as a reading of 90, you should maximize your signal as much as possible, because rain or snow can cause the signal strength to drop significantly. This signal reduction is known as "rain fade." As soon as the signal can penetrate the rain cloud or snow, your picture will return automatically. Assuming that your dish was mounted and initially pointed The SIGNAL STRENGTH correctly, there will be some degree of signal. A numeric value for the strength ranges from 0 to 99. A reading of 0 means that no signal is being received. XXqlile your signal strength may vary, refer to the foUovAng map to determine the signal strength goal for transponder 02 for your area: Typical Page 18 signal strength results. Your actual signal strength may vary. screen POINTING YOUR HITACHI SATELLITE DISH You may choose to try different transponders. Each transponder transmits multiple programs at a time. The transponder displayed when entering the screen represents the one associated with the last viewed program (or "02" if no program has been viewed). By moving the highlight to the transponder area, you can enter a number from 01 to 32. Different transponders may show varying signal strengths. This is not indicative of any problem unless the variations are extreme (such as 40 and 90). In the event of signal reception problems, customer service representatives may ask for information such as signal strength on a different transponder. Do not change transponders trying to find the best signal since the transponder will automatically change to the one that corresponds with the DSS channels that you view. Fine Tuning the Antenna Alignment Now it's time to make the adjustments to your satellite dish, It will be easiest to fine tune your dish with someone else's assistance, calling out the signal strength while you make the adjusrments. Optionally, you can turn up the volume of your TV so that you can hear the beeps while you make adjustments. When there is no signal, beeps will occur every few seconds so that you know it is searching. As the signal strength increases, the beeps will become much more rapid. If no signal is present, stand behind the dish and, by grasping the outer edges of the reflector, adjust the azimuth by s!0w_ turning the antenna a very small distance to the right while noting the signal strength for indications that you are receiving a signal Continue turning the antenna in this way until you have acquired a signal or until you have rotated flae antenna approximately 15 degrees from the starting point. If you acquire a signal, go to step 6; otherwise, go to step 2. . 2. If no signal is detected, return to the starting point and begin rotating the antenna to the/eft in the same way as you did in step 1. If you acquire a signal,go to step 6; otherwise, go to step 3. If you axe unable to acquire the satellite signal after rotating the antenna 15 degrees to either side of the calculated azimuth value, loosen the elevation bolts and tilt the antenna upward so that the elevation indicator moves half the distance from the current tick mark to the next , tick mark. Then tighten the elevation bolts. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you receive a signal. If you acquire the signal, go to step 6; otherwise, go to step 5. If necessary, continue changing the elevation in half tick mark increments, followed each time by repeating steps 1 through 3 until you receive a signal After tilting the antenna upward three tick marks beyond the original tick mark, return the antenna to the ori_al tick mark and flit the antenna down a half tick mark. Repeat this process until you receive a signal. If you are still unable to acquire a satellite signal, perform the following quick checks: • Verify that there are no obstructions such as trees, buildings, etc., blocking the signal. . • Verify that you are using the proper cable type (RG-6) between the dish and the receiver. Also, be sure that the connections are fight and the center wire in the cable extends about 1/8_-inch beyond the end of the connector. • Verify that the azimuth and elevation values that you determined earlier are correct for your area. Gently continue turning the antenna reflector a small amount as you were turning it when you began recdving a signal. Pause a few seconds each time after moving the antenna Page 19 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL Condnue to turn the antenna highest possible reading. . in this fashion until the signal strength meter reaches the Tighten the azimuth bolts. 8. Loosen the elevation bolts. 9. Slowly tilt the antenna up and down to try to improve the signal strength reading. When you are satisfied that you have achieved the strongest sigr_ tighten the elevation bolts. If you have any questions or encounter any problems during antenna installation, call your dealer or Hitachi at 1-800-477-1212. Authorizing Your Service The antenna is now installed and properly adjusted m receive signals. To confirm this, you should be able to receive promotional channels from both DIRECTV and USSB. If you can receive promotional channels, you can now arrange to receive your DSS programming days a week, at the following numbers: DIRECrV 1-800-DIRECTV USSB 1-800-204-USSB (8772) 24 hours a day, 7 (347-3288) DIRECTV offers a variety of prog_mming packages to fit most any budget. Enjoy your favorite news and entertainment networks induding A&E, CNN, The Disney Channel, AMC, TCM, TBS, USA Network, The History Channel, and the Sci-Fi Channel Movie lovers will enjoy two STARZ! premium movie channels and the Independent Film Channel in addition to seven charmds of movies by theme from Encore. The music lover _ enjoy MuchMusic, TNN, CMT and over 30 Music Choice channels with commercial-flee CD-quality music for all tastes. For the sports enthusiast, add the Golf Channel, three new sports networks, and over 18 out-of-maxket regional sports networks showing exciung collegiate action. Real sports fans may choose from several season ticket options including the NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA League Pass, NHL Center Ice, MLB Extra Innings, ESPN/ABC Sports college football, and ESPN Full Court college basketball. Direct Ticket PPV is like having a video store fight in your living room with access to up to 60 channels of movies, sports and live special events starm'tg as often as every 30 minutes. USSB is the home for America's favofire networks. You'll enjoy channds filled with blockbuster movies, great kids shows, non-stop comedy, the most current selection of music videos and original programming. And your first month is absolutely fred With the most popular basic and movie networks including five different HBO channels, three different ShowOme channels, three different Cmemax channels, two different channels of The Movie Channel, and H.fiX. Add to that the widely recognized names in music video, MTV and VH1; the number one network for kids, Nickelodeon; the only 24-hour comedy network, Comedy Central; programming for women, Lifetime; and classic "IV with "IV Land. Top off the programming with Big Event PPV sporting events and concerts and you have great entertainment for the whole family. There is no prognan-arang duplication between the two service providers. Subscribe to both, DIRECTV and USSB, to enjoy over 200 channels of digitally delivered sports, movies, news, and family entertainment. Check with the service providers regarding details of current offerings and packages that may be available to you. Page 20 WATCHING DSS PROGRAMS ON THE HITACHI RECEIVER So Many Choices--So Ways to Choose Many Let's face it. You got your Hitachi digital satellite system because you wanted lots of programming choices! In this chapter you will learn many different ways to find the programs you want to watch. The first thing that you should know is that channels in the DSS world axe arranged differendy than you have probably experienced before. The lowest channd number is 100; the highest is 999. Channels are grouped by the hundreds. The following chart fists these groupings: I 100-199I 200-299I 300-399I 400-499I 500-599I 900-999I Basic Channel Changing There are many ways to "surf' through the available programming. Anyone who has ever used a remote control TV already knows at least two ways to change channds. The first of these is by using the ueOand _0 keys. Each key press takes you m the next available channel in the direction that you selected. The second way assumes that you know the number of the channd you want. For example, to go to the Direct Ticket movie previews, simply press ([_N[_M_. Or to watch the USSB preview channel, press ()_[_, You can enter the three-digit channd number for any channd you wish. The Channel Banner This is a good time to explain the banner that you see at the top of the screen every time you tune to a channel. You can display the Channel Banner at any time by. _g the _ key or dear it before it times out by pressing This banner contains information about the program. This includes the program start and end times, program title, program rating, channd call sign or logo, channd number, and program or charredrelated symbols where applicable. Symbols, as shown in the following chart, could indude alternate audio, data, new mail, can't tape, closed caption, and/or the lock status. See the section called "Alternate Services" later in this chapter for information on accessing alternate audio or data services. The Channel Banner Page 21 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL DATA SVCS. Data services available ALT. AUDIO Alternate audio available Additional information favorite _ NEW MAIL _ Closed Received captioning newmail available displayed in the banner indudes _ Limitsand Lists enforced the current t'_ CAN'T TAPE Limitsand Recording Lists not overridden permitted date and time, and current list. The Information Banner Pressing the _ key a second time while the Channel Banner informadonwith any available description of the current program. This is called the Information Banner. Either of these banners will go away after a few seconds, or you can press the _ it on demand. is on will replace the key to dear Now let's get back to the different ways to change channels. The lnformation Banner QuickTune TM QuickT_ne is to your Hitachi-brand DSS receiver what speed-dial is to a telephone. It is a fast, easy way to jump directly to any one of nine channels that you specify. To use the QuickTune feature, slide the mode switch located on the right side of your remote control to the "QuiekTune" position. You will see the labels QT1 through QT9. When you press one of these keys, one of two possible actions can occur. If the key has been programmed, your DSS receiver vail change to the associated channd. Otheawise, if the selected QT key has not been programmed, the QUICKTUNE SETUP screen will appear. From the QUICKTUNE SETUP screen you can program the key to any available channel See Chapter 7, "Your Hitachi Receiver's Setup Menu" for information on changing the charred number associated with each of the QuickTune keys. The QuickTune keys AlphaTune TM AlphaTune enables you to tune to a charred by spelling a channd's number. To enter the AlphaTune mode, you must first press the _ call sign rather than by key l°cated °n the l°wer right °n the keypad" The <_'-_::_ symb°l appears °n the screen. You can now enter the numbers and letters Oocated on each of the number keys) to spell the desired channd call sign. For example, to tune to ESPN, @ _ press _. _, @ _ _ @ @ _ Or to tune to HBO, press _[_4_[]_[_ All special symbols O.e., &, /, +, !, etc.) are located on the (_ key. Symbols are used for channel channds you suchareas seeking, "E"' andit "A&E." as the receiver can determine which will tune As to soon it automatically, and no additional keys need to be entered. If the channd call sign is fewer than four letters, you may need to press _ to indicate that you are finished. If more than one chmnd shares the same set of keys (i.e., "CNN" and "COM"), the next matching occurrence is used. If that was not the channd you wanted, just repeat Page 22 (ggg_d) ........ Thekeypad WATCHING DSS PROGRAMS ON THE HITACHI RECEIVER the process again to find the next occuxrence of that key sequence. It is important that you enter the channel call sign exactly. With experience, you will become more familiar with the channel name abbreviations that are used. There are a few more ways to change channds while watching a program. The Browse Banner and the Logo Banner let you see what's on another channel withou_the on. If the other channd looks more interesting, go there by pressing Ib.l_-3._. channel you are The Browse Banner Sometimes you're cauious if there's something better on another channel, but you don't want to miss what you're currently watching to take time to look. That's where the Browse Banner comes in. Simply press A or V and begin to browse. You can see the charmel call sign and number, the title, start and end times for the currently airing program, and the title, start and end times for what's on next. Continue pressing A or V until you see something you like; then press IN--AIF-.I_. You will tune to that channel. Pressing the < key will move the highlight to the channd tag. The tag will become the associated network logo, when available. You may find this useful if the logo is easier to identify than the call sign. The Browse Banner If you wait a few seconds or press the _ key while the Browse Banner is displayed, it will go away. The Logo Banner The Logo Banner serves the same purpose as the Browse Banner. The Logo Banner can be displayed by pressing either the ( or > key. A strip of network logos and service marks _ appear across the screen along with the title of the program currently airing on the highlighted logo. Conl_nue to press the _ or > key m shift new logos onto the screen. When you find another program of interest, press to tune to that channel. just as with any other banner, you can press _. The Logo Banner will time out after a brief delay, or You now know all the ways to change channels while watching video. As you use your DSS receiver you will probably use each of these ways depending on the situation. Page 23 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL Alternate Services Your Hitachi digital satellite receiver can support alternate audio and data reception. To determine if the services are available for a particular program, look for the associated icons located below the date and time in the Information banner or on the PROGRAM GUIDE, To access these services when available press the _ key. The ALTERNATE SERVICES banner _ appear at the bottom of the screen. Highlight either the _Ah: Audio or Data butto_ depending on the service you wish to change, and press _. AIt. Audio Once you have selected the A!t. Azdi0 button you can use the A and V keys to step through the audio tracks offered for the current program. To choose the highlighted language, press t[_]_. On The Alternate occasion an audio track may be offered that is not being broadcast. If this is the case for the selecred track, the audio you hear will either b e unchanged or silent. Services Banner Changing channels will restore the audio track to the one that is specified in YOur DEFAULT AUDIO screen. See Chapter 7, "Your Hitachi Receiver's Setup Menu" for information on setting the default audio. Data Once you have selected the Data button you can use the A and V keys to step through the available data services. These data services may include interactive television, video games computer services, etc. To choose the highlighted data, press _. The PROGRAM GUIDE Probably the most powerful feature of your Hitachi digital satellite receiver is the PROGRAM GUIDE. From the PROGRAM GUIDE you can see a page of seven channel listings at a time, filter the guide to include only programs in the categories of interest to you, and even see what's on in the next 2 or 3 days. Other advanced features 'available from the PROGRAM GUIDE, such as Schedule and Information, will help you plan your viewing. Continue reading to learn the real power of your Hitachi-brahd DSS receiver's on-screen menus. At any time you can press the _ key to display the PROGRAM GUIDE. You can also initiate the PROGRAM GUIDE while watching video by pressing t_l--dr-d-o_. Let's begin with an overview of the elements that make up the The PROGRAM GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE. The large area containing the various program dales is known as the "grid." Programs occupy cells within the grid. Some cells have arrows associated with them. These arrows indicate that the program started at an earlier urne or continues until a later time than is displayed in the grid. Each grid cell is '/2 hour wide. Programs that are longer than 1/2hour are displayed by j(fming multiple cells together. Programs appear on different colored cells. Movies _ appear in purple, sports programs in green, news in brown, and all others in blue. You can disable this feature from the Page 24 WATCHING DSS PROGRAMS ON THE HITACHI RECEIVER PREFERENCES screen. See Chapter 8, "Preferences information on changing the appearance of the PROGRAM On Your GUIDE. Hitachi Receiver" for The icons that were described earlier in this chapter that appear on the Channel Banner can also appear on the PROGRAM GUIDE just below the current date an time. Program related icons, such as closed captioning, reflect information pertaining the cu_endy highlighted program. A time line sparmmg the width of the guide indicates the show times of the programs being displayed. The list of blocks running down the left-hand side are the "channel tags." Above the guide is a menu bar, which is a series of buttons used to filter the guide into a more manageable, personalized guide---except for the button on the left, which takes you to the MAIN MENU. In addition to the current date and time, the top-most portion of the screen displays the tide, class, and channel list for the guide. We will discuss each of these tides shortly. Moving Around To move around the guide, use the A, to scroll more program offerings onto one small difference. After pressing the the last used button on the menu bar. bar to scroll the guide. the Guide V, 4, and 11 keys. You can continue to press the V key the screen. This is also true when moving up---but with A key on the top line of programs, the highlight jumps to You can continue pressing the A key while on the menu To speed up the process of reviewing the guide, you can use fi0 and _0 to page through the guide entries six channels at a time. You can press _ until later, pressing on a currently airing program to tune to it. If the program is not airing dk'q-al-:V_ will take you to the INFORMATION screen. The INFORMATION screen Program Information" is described later in this chapter in the section called "Getting When the highlight is in the grid, you can use the _ and ]) keys to move left and right. If you move the highlight onto the channel tags, they will change to logos. The logos may make it easier. to find a specific channel. Move the highlight to the right to move the grid area to reveal later time periods. Sometimes, after scrolling a few hours into the future, there may be a brief delay while more information is received from the satellite. Filtering the Guide Sometimes, searching through hundreds of programs looking for those that are of interest to you can be just a bit overwhelming. The Hitachi digital satellite receiver is prepared to help you hunt. The buttons in the menu bar are your tools. Category Let's begin with the Categorybutton. When this button is highlighted and _ is pressed, a drop-down menu appears. This drop-down menu offers all of the available catew_pings of programs. YOU can choose any one of these that is of interest. Once you press _ on your selection, the drop-down menu goes away and the guide is modified to show only those channels airing programs within the next few hours that match your selection. Popular categories can be quickly selected from your remote control. Slide the mode switch located on the tight-hand side of the remote control to "DSS." You will see three keys for filtering the guide to _, _, and ([[_D. Pressing one of these keys a second time will restore the guide to be "All" categories. Page 25 HITACHIDIGITALSATELLITE SYSTEMOWNER'S MANUAL Type After choosing a category (other than A//) the Type filter button appears. The Types drop-down menu enables you to further refine your desired programs by different types of the previously chosen category. For example, if you chose Movies for the category, you can now choose a type of movie such as Comedy, Drama, Sd-Fi, etc. After selecdr N one of these, the guide will be further filtered to feature only those channels that _ be offering programs of the selected category and type. List The Lists drop-down menu er_bles you to filter the guide to display only channds from the selected list. In =addition to All Channels, you can choose one of your own defined fists. See the "Fay. Lists" section of Chapter 6, 'Tne Hitachi Main Menu" to learn how to set your favorite fists. You can use the _ key located on the DSS page of the remote control to cycle through the fists at any time on the PROGRAM GUIDE without using the drop-down menu. Guide For the most part, the Guides drop-down menu provides easy access m future time periods in the guide. Simply select one of the hour offsets from the current time. After a few seconds, the selected guide will appear. Another type of guide that could be offered is a fist-type guide. These list-D'pe guides do not represent channels and time, but rather a list of possible options. These guide types are very rare. Class One more way that you can filter your guide is through the Classesdrop-down menu you can select classifications such as PPV,, Subscriptn,Schedukd, etc. menu. From this By combining each of these filter options, you can quickly narrow down 200+ channels to those that meet your current viewing interests. Once you exit to watching your program, all filters, except for the favorite fist, wq21reset to an unfiltered condition. Getting Program Information Sometimes just knowing the program title is not elaough. You want more information program. With your Hitachi-brand DSS receiver that problem is solved in more ways than one. First, you may notice that as you highlight different programs, various icons (little pictures or labels) appear at the top of the screen under the date and time. about a just as you can see any available program description in the Information Banner, you can also see it on the guide. Highlight the program of interest; then press the _ key. The description appears at the top of the screen. Press _ if you' want to watch the program, or use the A, V, _, or _ keys to continue m browse the guide. Once you have found a program for which you would like more information and options, highlight the program and press the key. This action will display the INFORMATION screen. Page 26 The PROGRAM GUIDE with description WATCHING DSS PROGRAMS ON THE HITACHI RECEIVER Many channels have descriptions, too. To view these descriptions, name/number (also know as a channel "tag") and pi'ess either the _ just as you would to view a program description. The INFORMATION The INFORMATION highlight the channel key or the _ key Screen screen offers the same program description that has been explained earlier, and more. You can see displayed the program's actual start me and duration, the program rating, and a variety of options associated with the selected program. Let's examine the possible buttons that may be available. Done When you highlight the Done button and press Ik'4=dr'd;_, you will be returned to the guide (or to the channel offering a purchase if accessed from video). View The INFORMATION screen After reading the program description and related information, you may Choose toviewit by highlighting the View button and pressing Ik'q--dlrff_. If this is a PPV event, it may be necessary to complete the purchase process (either on-screen or by calling your service provider) before the program can actually be viewed. Schedule This is one of the handiest features of your Hitachi digital satellite receiver. You can use Schedule to actually plan your evening or weekend viewing, then just let the remote disappear into the cushions of your sofa. Scheduk, when selected, will initiate a drop-down menu offering up to three choices: To View, To Tape, and Don't Scheduk. To View, if selected, will mark the program to be automatically tuned when it airs. This way, you won't miss an important program. At the right time the receiver will even turn on if it was turned off, and tune to the appropriate channel. Programs that are scheduled to be automatically ttmed to for viewing -willbe identified on the PROGRAM GUIDE with a check mark (€') before the program title. To Tape is very similar to To Vie_,, however, if you have connected your VCR to your Hitachi digital satellite receiver via the 1R cable and have properly set the VCR code from the SETUP MENU, the chosen program Hill be recorded at the correct time. If the receiver turned itself on to record the program, it will also remember to turn itself back off after the program ends. Programs that have been scheduled to be taped Hill be identified with a video tape icon (It:i) before the program tide on the PROGRAM GUIDE. You can perform the Schedule To Tape capability from within the PROGRAM highlight the program that you want to tape and press the _ key. When using the Schedule To Tape feature the following steps must Hitachi-brand DSS receiver to perform unattended recording. GUIDE. be completed Simply for the • Attach the VCR Control cable as described in Chapter 2, "Setting Up Your Hitachi Digital Satellite System." • You need to have used the VCR SETUP Hitachi Receiver's Setup Menu." utility as described in Chapter 7, "Your Page 27 HITACHIDIGITALSATELLITE SYSTEMOWNER'SMANUAL • Set your VCR to match the output of your DSS receiver. This could be either RF (channel 3 or 4) or A/V (phono or S-video). • Insert a recordable video tape of sufficient length in the VCtL • Leave the VCR turned ON. Don't Scheduk is used should you initiate the drop-down menu and then choose not to do anything. Schedule To View Sometimes you may have the button to Scheduk To View without having the option to tape. This can occur when a program may not be authorized for taping. In this case, the DSS receiver can tune to it when it airs; however, taping is not allowed. CancelSchedule Once a program has been scheduled for viewing, previewing, or taping, you have the option of canceling the action. Schedules can also be canceled directly from the PROGRAM GUIDE by highlighting a scheduled program and pressing the _ key. If you wish to switch between To View and To Tape or vice versa, you must cancel the current selection first, then choose the newly desired action. Canceling a scheduled program will also remove the check mark or video tape icon preceding the program title on the PROGRAM GUIDE. Buy $2.99 If an event is a PPV offer, you may have the option to buy it. The price of the event is displayed as part of the button and it may not always be $2.99. After highlighting this button and pressing 4_[HD, a confirmation will appear. Use this opportunity if you wish to change your mind. If you are not authorized to make the purchase directly from your DSS receiver, you will need to contact the service provider of the event for assistance. Purchase confirmation Buy Options While this burton is similar to the Buy 1;2.99 button, it does differ slightly. This button will initiate a drop-down menu offering a View On_ price, a Tape/View price, and Don't Purchase. The View Only price indicates the cost to view the program only. A purchase of this type excludes the possibility of taping the event for later viewm_g. The Tape/View price indicates the cost to enable you to record the event for later viewing. Of course, you can also view the event when it airs if you select this option. After choosing either View Only or Tape/View, you will be prompted to confirm your purchase request. At this point you may either proceed with or cancel the purchase. If neither purchase option is of interest to you, highlight Don't Purchaseand press I_[ll--a"€_. Cancel Purchase Some events may allow cancellation after they have been previously purchased. Unviewed purchases can usually be canceled. The cancellation rules vary with service provider, event type, and whether the event has been viewed. If the CancelPurchasebutton is displayed, you are able to Page 28 WATCHING DSS PROGRAMS ON THE HITACHI RECEIVER cancd the previous purchase. If this button is not offered, then most likely a portion of the event • has already been viewed and you are then committed to the purchase. Times The Times button, when displayed, provides a simple way to display a concise list of other presentauon times of the program of interest You may use this button to find a viewing time that may be more convenient to meet your schedule. The Times button will only apply to PPV programs and events. You will be renamed to the INFORMATION screen with the displayed information updated to reflect your selection from the times that were presented. The OTHER TIMES screen Page 29 HITACHIDSSRECEIVER OWNER'SGUIDE Page30 YOUR HITACHI RECEIVER'S MAIN MENU The Main Menu May Be Considered Your Home Base Your Hitachi-brand DSS receiver does much more than offer fantastic audio and video. The Main Menu is the primary location where you can access system From the MAIN MENU management functions. you can branch in any direction including the PROGRAM customize system features, read unlock your system, and more. incoming messages, GUIDE, and lock There are two ways to get to the MAIN MENU. First, you can press the _ key on the remote control. Another way to get to the MAIN MENU is by highlighting the Main Menu button on the PROGRAM GUIDE. The MAIN MENU is grouped into sections of related functions. We'll explain each section and button, and the resulting screen, one at a time. The MAIN MENU Activities The area at the top contains primary "Activities" you might need to ,perform. Two of the four available buttons in this area can be performed key and the _ key. The "Activities" quickly with the portion of the MAIN MENU Program Guide As you have probably guessed, the Program Guide button takes you from the MAIN MENU to the PROGRAM GUIDE. You can use the PROGRAM GUIDE to display what's available at a given time on up to seven different channds. The PROGRAM GUIDE also has several menu buttons that are useful for filtering the guide down to only those channels offering programming that is of particular interest to you. See "The PROGRAM GUIDE" section in Chapter 5, "Watching DSS Programs On the Hitachi Receive£' for detailed information on using the PROGRAM GUIDE. Page 31 HITACHIDIGITALSATELLITE SYSTEMOWNER'S MANUAL A quicker way to access the PROGRAM GUIDE from the MAIN MENU or any other menu is by pressing the _ key, either on the remote control or on the DSS receiver's front panel. Exit To Viewing When you select EMt To Uie_in_ the MAIN MENU will dear from the display and you return to the channel that was being viewed prior to entering the menus. This button is provided for those occasions where you are using the DSS receiver's front panel and don't have access to the remote control If the remote control is handy, pressing the key is a much more convenient way to return to watcl'ting your program. The information banner will appear briefly or you can erase it quickly by pressing the _ key Event Timer The 16-EVENT TIMER is pdmagly for those occasions when you want unattended of a DSS program. You can use the 16-EVENT TIMER feature along with your VCR to record events in your absence. You may also use the 16-EVENT TIMER to automatically tune to a program at a specific date and time or at a specific time on a repeating basis. recording The 16-EVENT TIMER screen displays eight rows of events. Since there may be up to 16 events, you can use the V key to scroll down, or the _0 key to page down to additional events. Once you have highlighted the event you wish to set or edit, press or ). The entire row changes color to indicate that it is the one being changed and the highlight advances to the Chan. column. The 16-EVENT TIMER screen You can enter the desired charred number using the mmaber keys on the remote control, or using the A and V, _[} and _0, or. QuickTune keys. The Alph_Tune feature can also be used. If you don't know the charred number, use the ) to advance to the Name column and use the A and V or I_O and _0 to search for the channel call sign. To erase an event entirely, enter _ event will be deared. If programming for the channd number. All values for the highlighted an event, use the l[_=dll_]} key orthe ) key when you are ready to continue. Next, enter a Start time using the mtmber keys on the remote control, or by using the A and V keys. Press _ or _ to continue. You then must spedfy whether the time you entered is "ANF' or "PM," using the A and V keys. To continue, press &'q--dll--dg_or ). Using the same procedure as setting the start time, set the program Length or duration. As before, use _ or ) to advance to the When column. The When column is very versatile. Using the A and V keys, you can spedfy when, or how often, the event occurs. Your choices are: Today, Tomorrow,Eveo, Mon, Every Tue, EveO, Wed, Eve o, Thu, Every Eft, Every Sat, Every Sun, Everyday,Mon-Fri, or / to specify an exact date. If you are specifying a date, enter the numbers using the remote control in month/day format. The year Hill be set automatically. Once you have set the When, advance using the _ or > key. Page 32 YOURHITACHIRECEIVER'S MAINMENU There are three possible settings for the On column: a check mark (¢') to indicate "to view," a videotape _) to indicate "to tape," or empty to indicate that this specific event timer is disabled. When using the 16-EVENT TIMER the following steps must be completed receiver to perform unattended recording. for the DSS • Attach the VCR Control cable as described in Chapter 2, "Set6ng Up Yo ttr Digital Satellite System." • You need to have used the VCR SETUP Hitachi Setup Menu." • Set your VCR to match the output of your DSS receiver. This could be either RF (channel 3 or 4) or A/V (phono or S-video). • Insert a recordable video tape of sufficient length in the VCIL • Leave the VCR named ON. Hi "tachi utility as described in Chapter 7, "The Messages The MESSAGES feature of your Hitachi digital satellite receiver enables service providers to notify you about important information, upcoming special events, offers, and other pr0modonal programming. When new messages are received, a "New Mail" indicator appears at the top of all menu screens. This indicator will remain on the menus until you have read the new message. When you highlight the Messagebutton, the advisory message at the bottom of the screen indicates if there axe any messages to read. If there are, you can press tk'q-'.llFd;_ to access the Messages screen. The MESSAGES The MESSAGES Screen screen _ list the first line of text for each message that is available. Messages displayed include those that were not erased or have not expired; and new, unread messages. Using the V key, highlight the message that you wish to read and press I_!_. READ MAIL The entire message will then be displayed. If the message is too long to fit on one page, use the V key to view addinonal pages. You now have the opportunity to Erase this message if you won't want to refer back to it later. Messages Hill "self erase" if they become outdated or if space is needed to hold newer incoming messages. The READ MAIL screen Page 33 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL Limits and Lists The middle of the MAIN MENU screen has an area called 'Timits and Lists." The buttons in this area are used to help you establish restrictions on the use of your DSS receiver. You can control PPV spending limits, viewable program rating lirnits, and control access to various channel The "Limits and Lists" portion of the MAIN MENU groupings. Spending PPV access enables you to purchase spedal, limited-broadcast events such as sporting events and movies. You can set the amount of money that can he spent on a per-event basis. When the highlight is on the Spending button, the advisory at the bottom of the MAIN MENU indicates the current spending limit. Presgmag _ displays the SPENDING LIMIT screen where you set the limit Use the number keys on the remote control to set the limit or use the A and V keys to increase or decrease each digit. Use the ( and • keys to highlight the digit that you want to change. The maximum limit is $655. Highlight Done and press _ to confirm the entered amount. The PPV SPENDING LIMIT screen For the spending limit to be enforced, the DSS receiver must be locked. Locking is described later in this chapter. When the system is locked, a small lock symbol appears within the Spending button on the MAIN MENU, indicating that the passcode will be needed to access the SPENDING LIMIT screen. Ratings Program ratings indicate the suitability of a program's content for a given audience. For families with younger children, a lower rating limit may be desirable. Other families may choose to allow viewing of more sophisticated pro_. The RATINGS LIMIT screen leaves this choice up to you. Highlighting the Ratings button on the MAIN MENU wSll dispLay the current rating limit in the advisory message area at the bottom of the screen. Pressing _ displays the RATINGS LIMIT screen where 3iou set the limit. When the system is locked, a small lock symbo! appears within the Ralings button, indicating that the passcode x_l be needed to access the RATINGS LIMIT screen. Use the V to move the highlight to the highest allowable rafng for The RATINGS LIMIT your family. When you press _, all ratings up to and including the chosen rating will be checked. All higher ratings will be cleared. You may choose to RestffctAll Viewing or A//ow A/!instead of setting a specific limit. For the rating limit to be enforced, the DSS receiver must be locked. Locking is described later in this chapter. When the system is locked, a small lock symbol appears within the Ralings button on the MAIN MENU, indicating that the passcode _ be needed to access the RATINGS LIMIT screen. Page 34 screen YOUR HITACHI RECEIVER'S MAIN MENU Fay. Lists The favorite lists feature enables you to preset your channd selecrions for four different groupings. You can customize these grouIdmgs--Fav. A, Fay. B, Fav. C, and a fourth grouping that can be tither Fay. D or Fami_--in a variety of ways. For example, Fay. A could be Dad's favorite channels, Fay. B could be Mom's favorites, Fay. C could be the kids' channels, and Fami_ could be all channels that Mom and Dad have deemed appropriate for the entire family. See Chapter 7, "Your Hitachi Receiver's Setup Menu," for informarion on labeling the fourth Fay. list. You can cycle through the favorite lists while watching DSS programming, on the PROGRAM GUIDE, and on the FAVORITE LISTS screen by pressing the Q[_[) key. On the FAVORITE LISTS screen, use the A, V, <, and > keys to highlight the button that corres_nds to the channel and list that you wish to change. Press the _ key to either add or remove the check mark. A check mark indicates that the channd of the row is induded in the list named at the top of the column. To help you choose to indude or exclude a particular channel, the ride of the currently airing program for that channel appears at the top of the screen. This may be of some guidance. The Remember that when using a Family list and the DSS receiver is locked, only channels included in the Family list can be viewed. This means that if you are currently set to the Fav. A, B, C, or A# Channels list, you vail step through the channds included on the FAVORITE LISTS screen current list, however to actually view or hear the program, the selected channel must be on the Famitv list as well. For the Family List limit to be enforced, the DSS receiver must be locked and the fourth fist must be labeled "Family." Locking is described later in this chapter. When the system is "locked" and the fourth list is labeled Fami/j, a small lock appears within the Fay. List button on the MAIN MENU, indicating that the passcode will be needed to access the FAVORITE LISTS screen. The Ckar FamiO List and Set Fami# List provides a quick way to remove or include all channels from the Family list. This may be used when you want to start from a known condition. Then step through and add or remove only those channds that you wish to be on the Family list, Selecting the Ckar Fami_ List button or the Set Fami_ List button cannot be undone! Purchased The "Purchased The "Purchased PPVs PPVs" area in the lower left of the MAIN MENU provides access to screens that enable you to review your receive*'s most recent pay-per-view activity. PPVs" portion of the MAIN MENU Page 35 HITACHIDIGITALSATELLITE SYSTEMOWNER'S MANUAL History The PURCHASE HISTORY screen displays recently viewed PPV events that you have been or will be billed for. Events that you purchased, but later canceled, or cancelable events that were purchased but the receiver never tuned to, will not appear. Events that were ordered by directly calling the service provider will not appear on this list. You cannot remove events from this list. Reported events will disappear from this list as the DSS receiver needs space to log newer purchased events. You can see displayed the channel on which the event occurred, the event rifle, the start dare and 6me, and the cost. There may be more events than can fit on the screen. You can access these by using the V key or advance a page at a time by press'rag _O. The PURCHASE HISTORY screen If you need to discuss an event with your service provider, highlight the questioned event and press I_I_U=F_. Additional information that the representative may ask for is provided in the advisory message area at the bottom of the screen. Upcoming The UPCOMING PURCHASES screen displays PPV events that you have purchased but not yet viewed. Events that were ordered by calling the service provider will not appear on this list. You can see displayed the channel on which the event wili occur, the event title, the start date mad time, and the cost. There may be more events than can fit on the screen. You can access these by" us'nag the V key or advance a page at a time by pressing _0. If you would like to cancel an event, highlight the event in question and press _. You will be taken to another screen where you may be given the oppommity to cancel your purchase. System The UPCOMING PURCHASES screen The area in the lower right of the MAIN MENU is labeled "System." This area provides buttons to access system setup features and the capability to lock and unlock your DSS receiver. The "System" Page 36 portion of the MAIN MENU YOURHITACHIRECEIVER'S MAINMENU Setup Menu The SETUP MENU provides access to kems that are usually one-time setup options. It contains buttons to access rarely needed aspects of your Hitachi digital satellite receiver. This includes your preferred audio language, QulckTune key setup, VCR code setup, system test, assistance, and the familiar dish pointing menu. Refer to Chapter 7, "Your Hitachi Receiver's Setup Menu" for itemby-item descriptions of each button on the SETUP MENU. The SETUP MENU Lock When you first receive your DSS system, it wh]lbe unlocked. That is, no limits or restrictions are in effect. To enforce the limits (spending, ratings, and possibly the "Fatr_' favorite list), you must lock the system. When the button on the MAIN MENU reads Lock, no lock symbol appears at the top of the menu screen, indicating that the system is unlocked. When you highlight the Lock button and press the _ displayed. key, the LOCK SYSTEM screen is Use the A and V keys or the remote control number keys to enter a four-digit passcode of your choosing. If you enter the code using the number keys, you will not see the numbers appear on the screen. After entering a four-eliot passeode, highlight and select OK to proceed. Otherwise, choose Cancelto abort the locking process. If you continue locking, you _ be asked to enter the code again in the same fashion as before for confirmation purposes. Once again, highlight and sdect OK to proceed. Otherwise, choose Cancel to abort the locking process. The Lock screen Once OK has been selected, your DSS receiver is locked. The button previously used to access LOCK SYSTEM is now used to access SYSTEM UNLOCK A lock symbol appears at the top of every menu screen to remind you that your DSS receiver is locked. REMEMBER YOUR CODE! You will need this code whenever you wish to override the lock or to unlock your DSS receiver. Unlock Once you have locked your DSS receiver and would like to remove the lock and its restrictions at some later date, highlight the Unlock button and press the _ key. Page 37 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL When the SYSTEM UNLOCK screen appears, you can use the A and V keys or the remote control number keys to enter the four-digit passcode that you used to lock the DSS receiver earlier. If you enter the code using the number keys, you will not see the numbcrs appear on the screen. After entering a four-digit passcode, highlight and select OK to proceed to unlock the DSS receiver. Once your DSS receiver has been unlocked, all limits and restrictions are removed_ Otherwise, choose Canoe/to keep the lock in effect. If you should happen to forget the four-digit code that you used to lock your DSS receiver, call your service provider for assistance. Unlock screen LOCK OVERRIDE There are times that you may wish to access a program or channel which exceeds the spending limit, rating limit or family approved channels while your DSS receiver is locked. You can do this without unlocldng your DSS receiver. When you press 41_m_D, when prompted, the LOCK OVERRIDE screen _ be displayed. It looks and navigates just like the SYSTEM UNLOCK screen. The main difference is that when you enter the correct four-digit code your DSS receiver _11 remain unlocked until you power the receiver off. At that time all locks and limits will be enforced again. By now you should be feeling comfortable with your Hitachi digital satellite receiver. You can see, the menus are presented in an organized and friendly fashion. As you continue to use your system, yon Hill find that navigating through the screens becomes second nature. Page 38 YOUR HITACHI RECEIVER'S SETUP MENU Use the Setup Menu to Access Installation and Customizing Features There are a variety that you should The SETUP MENU of aspects specify. of your Hitachi Take this opportunity digital satellite receiver to set these options. contains buttons to access rarely needed aspects of your DSS receiver. This includes your preferred audio language, QuickTune S#up, VCR Setup, System Test, Assistance, and the familiar DISH POINTING illenu. We will now step through each button on the SETUP MENU, and describe the options available on each resulting screen. Main Menu The Main Menu button returns you back to the MAIN once you are finished accessing all of the desired SETUP options. The SETUP MENU MENU MENU Preferences The Preferencesbutton takes you to the PREFERENCES screen. The PREFERENCES screen is where you find a variety of items that enable you to customize the appearance of the PROGRAM GUIDE, setting whether or not you axe using a wide-screen "IV, whether or not you wish to use the parental channel controls, and set the unit ID for multiple receiver environments. See Chapter 8, "Preferences On Your Hitachi Receiver" for descriptions of each button. The PREFERENCES screen Page 39 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL Dish Pointing The DISH POINTING MENU provides the utilines that make installation of your antenna easy. Align by ZIP Code and Ak[gn by I_at. ¢&'Lang. will prompt you for your location, which is used to calculate the correct elevation and azimuth for pointing your dish. The Di4olay Signal Strength button displays the quality of the signal that your DSS system is receiving. In addition to using this at installation time, you may also want to check it when you are experiencing loss of signal, momentary video freezing, or similar problems. For a more detailed explanation of each item on the DISH POINTING MENU, see Chapter 4, "Pointing Your Hitachi Satellite Antenna" The DISH POINTING MENU Default Audio The DEFAULT AUDIO menu enables you to spedfy the language track that you would prefer to accompany the programs that you watch. While English is the default language, you may choose an alternate language. If a program is available in the language that you choose, the program will be heard in that language. Otherwise, the language that you will hear will be the primary language in which the program is being broadcast. The DEFA UL T AUDIO System screen Test Anyume you experience a problem with your system, you can run the SYSTEM runs a series of internal diagnostics that provide you with basic information about the system. TEST, which Depending on your test results, you may be able to remedy the problem yoursd£ For example, if your Access Card is missing, tx'y reinserfing it. A "No Dial Tone" message indicates that the phone line is in use or the DSS receiver is disconnected from the phone line. If you cannot remedy a problem yoursdf, call your dealer or Hitachi at 1-800-477-1212 and provide the technician with a complete description of the problem and the results of the system test. The technidan will assist you with additional repair information and instructions. The SYSTEM Page 40 TEST screen YOUR HITACHI RECEIVER'S SETUP MENU Assistance The ASSISTANCE screen should be your first stop when you need help or have a question. Think of this screen as an on-line quick reference manual The first page of this screen is an index to the areas of assistance that are offered. Some of the screens included are important phone numbers, programming your remote control, solving oammon problems, controlling a VCR, and more. Check this screen to see the range of assistance that is offered. If that doesn't help, refer to this manual The ASSISTANCE screen New Access Card The NEW ACCESS CARD screen provides a process by which the service providers can distribute new access cards. Should you be issued a new card, you will need to activate it_ Follow the on-screen instructions carefully to initialize it. Once the process has begun, your old access card will no longer allow viewing. Follow the on-screen instructions carefully. You should not interrupt the process once it has started. An interruption could cause both the old and the new card to become invalid. When the process has completed your new access card w4al be usable, while the old card will no longer be valid. The NEW ACCESS CARD screen VCR Setup The VCR SETUP The VCR SETUP screen screen is used to set your Hitachi digital satellite receiver to control your VCR. To determine the code necessary, first choose Code Laokup. You can page through the various brands of VCRs until you have found your particular VCR type. Next, write down each number associated with your VCR brand. When you press the _ key you will return to the VCR Setup screen. Now choose Set Code.You can now enter the first code in the list that you noted. Insert a blank rape in your VCIL With the VCR turned on, choose Test and try bothRecord and Stop. If both of these tests are successful, your DSS receiver is now ready to orchestrate unattended recording. If either the Record or Stop test do not function, use the Set Code to try additional codes that you noted for your VCR until the testing proves successful. You should repeat the test through several Record,Stop cycles to confirm that a reliable code and cable placement is being used. Page 41 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL QuickTune Setup The QUICKTUNE SETUP screen is used to modify the channels QuickTtme keys on the remote control. To make a change, move the highlight to the on-screen button that represents the corresponding key on the remote control. This can be done with the A, V, <, and _ keys, or simply by pressing the QuiekTune key you wish to change. Undefined keys are indicated by the associated button displaying "QT EMlYlY. '' Once highlighted, the channel can be changed in one of three ways: enter the channel using the number keys, use fi0 and _0, or use the AlphaTune feature (see Chapter 5, "Watching DSS Programs On the Hitachi Receiver" for AlphaTtme instructions.) After setting the QuickTune keys you can either select Done or press the _ key to return to viewing DSS programming. associated with the The QUICKTUNE SETUP screen You can change the channel associated with any QuickTune key. You may want to use a small sticker and attach it above the key(s) you change to identify the channel associated with each QuickTune key. Page 42 PREFERENCES ON YOUR HITACHI RECEIVER Customize to Appear Your Hitachi Menus the Way You Want You can control the number of columns in the Program Guide. You can control the channel sort order. You can control a variety of other aspects to suit your Preference. i By changing the various options on the PREFERENCES screen, you can customize your Hitachi digital satellite receiver to operate in the way that best suits your needs. The PREFERENCES screen is where you find a variety of items that enable you m customize the appearance of the PROGRAM GUIDE, setting whether or not you axe using a wide-screen TV, whether or not you wish to use the V-chip-like parental controls, and the unit ID for multiple receiver environments. Let's look at each of these areas one at a One. The PREFERENCES screen Done Once you have set the options on the PREFERENCES screen to those you desire, highlight the Done button and press I[_j][_t_. This will return you to the SETUP MENU. On-Screen "On-Screen Guide Width Guide Width" enables you to choose whether you want to display either 172Hrs. or 2 Hrs. of prograrnmmg in the PROGRAM GUIDE. The "On Screen Guide Width" portion of the PREFERENCES screen lg= Hrs. or 2 Hrs. If you use the default of 2 Hrs., you can view four coktmns of programming; however, due to the reduced space, some tides may not be fi.fllydisplayed and will end with an ellipsis (...). If you Page 43 HITACHIDIGITALSATELLITE SYSTEMOWNER'SMANUAL choose the 1V2Hrs. format, you will see three colun_qs of programming displayed in their entirety. The PROGRAM GUIDE in 1½ Hrs. format Channel Sort with most program tides The PROGRAM GUIDE in 2 Hrs. format Option The "Channel Sort Option" enables you to choose whether programs guide are sorted numerically by channel number or alphabetically by channel call sign. appearing in the program The "Channel Sort Option" portion of the PREFERENCES screen Number or Name By default, "Channd Sort Option" is set to Number. This lists charmds in the program guide in numerical order. You may find that semng this option to Name may help you familiarize yoursdf with what channel number each channel call sign corresponds to. This is because, when set to Name, channels are in alphabetical order. You can always find CNN, for example, since it will be with the other channds whose call signs also start with "C." The PROGRAM Page 44 GUIDE sorted by Number The PROGRAM GUIDE sorted by Name PREFERENCES ONYOURHITACHIRECEIVER Multi-Color Guide The "Multi-Color Guide" is a unique feature that allows you select whether or not programs on the guide are color coded to indicate category. The "Mu ti-Color Guide" portion of the PREFERENCES screen Yes or No The "Mulu-Color Guide" default setting is Yes. When in this condition, programs in the movies, sports, and news categories are displayed in different colors from all other program categories. Movies will appear on a purple background. Sports programs _ appear on a green background. And news programs will appear on a brown background. All other programs appear on a blue background. When the "Multi-Color Guide" is set to No, all programs, no matter what their category, will appear on a blue background. Picture Size "Picture Size" is a setUng that you may wish to utilize if you have a wide-screen (this is different than a "big screen") TV. This is also known as "16:9" ratio format. The "Picture Size" portion of the PREFERENCES screen 4:3 or 16:9 "Picture Size" should be set to 4:3 for most televisions, which is the default. This indicates that you are using a standard format television screen. However, if you have a wide-screen television, you may want to change this setmag to the 16:9 optioo. While setting this option to the wrong format _ not harm your TV in any way, it may cause undesirable appearances for programs broadcast in what is known as 16:9 ratio format. Label for Fourth List The "Label for Fourth List" is used not only to specify the fist labeling, but also to indicate whether you wish to utilize parental controls of your Hitachi digital satellite receiver. With this capability you can still use the lists labeled "Fav. A," "Fay. B," and "Fay. C" for various members of the household, but even when a channel is on one of those fists, it must also be on the Family list to allow access. Fourth List" portion of the The "Label for PREFERENCES screen Fav. D or Family When the label for the fourth list is set to the default of Fay. D, channd restrictions are not utilized. This means that when the receiver is locked, only spending and rafng limits Hill be enforced. However, if you wish to limit access to certain channels, change the fourth list label to Page 45 HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL Fami_. When the list is labeled Fami_ and the receiver is locked, in addition to locking spending and rating limits, only channels enabled for the Family list can be viewed. Receiver ID# The last option on the Preferences screen is for setting the "Receiver ID #." The "Receiver tD#" is used to control two Hitachi-brand (or HNS-brand) DSS receivers within the same area. Normally, remote control signals would be detected by both DSS receivers and processed accordingly. By changing the "Receiver ID#" of one of the receivers, the remote control signals can be independently detected The "Receiver ID#" portion of the and processed, screen DSS I or DSS 2 By default, it is set to DSS 1. If you do not have multiple Hitachi-brand (or HNS-brand) DSS receivers located in the same area or controlled by an RF remote control, leaving the setting to DSS 1 should be fine. If, however, you have more than one DSS receiver that can detect the remote control, you should set one of the DSS receivers to be DSS 2. Pressing the windowed key _ switch the remote control between the two code sets. You can access the PREFERENCES screen at any time and as many times as you would like to change any of these settings. Making changes cannot harm your DSS system in any way. Page 46 PREFERENCES PROGRAMMING YOUR HITACHI REMOTE CONTROL Use Your Remote Control Tame Other A/V Devices You can use the remote control DSS receiver other components system. Here's to control to that came with your Hitachi-brand in your entertainment how... Some of the devices that you can control with your remote control include TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. Some receiver models come with a remote control that can also control audio devices such as amplifiers, and disc players such as CDs and video discs. Programming Control the Remote There are two different ways to program your remote control to match the devices you want to control: code scan, or code entry. Code scan can take some lime, but it avoids having to dig out this manual whenever you want to program your remote control. Code entry saves some time; however, you will need to look up the possible codes that are assigned to the manufacturer of the device you want to control Code Scan Keep your remote control aimed at the device you want to control during this process. The remote control will send out the "power" command for DSS, TV, cable (CBL), and audio components (AMP). The "Play" command will be sent for disc players (DISC), and VCRs. While holding down the device key that you are programming, press the power key, and simultaneously release both keys. The light assodated with the device you are programming should be flashing rapidly. If it isn't, repeat the process. Now that you are in programming mode, enter _ to enter the scan mode. You can now press the _0 key to try the next code, sending out either the power or play command. This could take some time since there are could be as many as 120 codes associated with each type of device. When your device responds to your tapping the _0, you have found the code! If you inadvertently go past a code that responded, or realized that you may not have been aiming the remote at the device, you can use the _0 key to step backward through the code. In order to lock in the code, either press the device key again or simply walt 10 seconds. You will see the lights on the remote light in a circle to indicate that the code was accepted. The remote will remember the code until your reprogram it. Page 47 HITACHIDIGITALSATELLITE SYSTEMOWNER'S MANUAL Code EntW First, look up the device type and brand in the following charts. You will find a list of numbers, one or more which should operate your device. There may be more than one code, so you will need to try each of them to find the one that works best. While holding down the device key that you are programming, press the power key, and simultaneously release both keys. The light associated with the device you are programming should be flashing rapidly. If it isn't, repeat the process. You are now in code entry mode. Simply use the remote control keypad to enter the four-digit code. You _ see the lights on the remote light in a circle to indicate that the code was accepted. The remote "willremember the code until you reprogram it. Test if the entered code matches your device by pressing the _ key (for DSS, TV, CBL_ or AMP) or the play key (for VCR or DISC). If the device works, you're all sefl Otherwise, repeat the process using the next code for your brand or try the code scan procedure. 2229,2231,2257 2214,2218,2234 2212, 2226 2233,2234 _a,4463, 4476, 4497 4412, 4471 4410, 4412, 4425, 4494 4412, 4424, 4425, 4426, 442_, 4444, 4453, 4455, 4463, 4475, 4485, 4494, 4499, 4522 Also see Citizen 4455,4521 4412,447%4477 4412,44B9 2258,2261 4419, 4425, 4483, 4499 4412, 4490 4413,4415 Page 48 PROGRAMMING YOUR HITACHI REMOTE CONTROL 6613, 6624, 6629, 6656, 6666, 6663, 6699 Also see Matsush0a 4520 4412, 4432 Also see Hitachi 4412, 4445, 4450, 4497, 4506 4412, 4445, 4497 Also see Mitsubishi 6636, 6672 4416, 4433, 4437, 4476, 4494, 4497 I.2_-lllI" 4409, 4412, 4425, 4428, 4445, 4466, 4479, 4485 Also see MGA 6606, 6624, 6626, 6631 m m 6621 6663 Also see RCA | "J'i'tl]$11 6629 P'ITRI_'n 6610, 6624, 6626, 6657 6624, 6663, 6699 Also see Technics ;_]i'_-"]L_r-Jl 6622 6626, 6657, 6677 Also see Cffizen Also see O tlmus and Reahstic 6605, 6609, 6610, 6624, 6636, 6658, 6660, 6663, 6671 Also see Proscan 6613, 6624, 6626, 6657 Also see Cand!e 4406, 4412, 4427, 4432, 4443, 4463, 4483, 4494, 4521 m 4412, 4483, 4521 [I"J6'131_] I'JItT_ 6629, 6691 Also see Optimus, Shack 6607, 6610, 6613, 6620, 6624, 6610, 6626, 6657, 6658 6614, 6649, 6652, 6665, 6680 6613, 6614, 6624, 6626, 6636, 6649, 6652, 6665, 6676, 6680 4412, 4425, 4490 6606, 6608, 6612, 6613, 6616, 6620, 6626, 6646, 6649, 6656, 4502 im 4412, _m 4412, 4481,4494 [Pm 4418, 4427, 4432, 4440, 4441, Also see LXI Fisher, and Sears 6613, 6646, 6656, 6659 and Nikko 6606, 6612, 6643 m 6659, 6661, 6663, 6669, 6673, 6696 4425, 4426, 4443, 4482 Also see LXI, Fisher, and San.y_ 6604, 6628, 6645, 6660 l 6629 6665 l _lT_*lITha 6620 6615, 6619, 6627, 6644, 6666, 6663 6666, 6624_ 6626, 6631, 6666 6604, 6626, 6657 4455, 4459, 4485, 4499, 4507 4412, 4413, 4415, 4420, 4425, 4450, 4464, 4483, 4505 6626 6624, 6661, 6682 Also _e_ Quasar li ii_prill.,_1 6610, 6617, 6618, 6630, 6686 6608, 6610, 6637, 6641 Also see Daewoo, Funai, and Nikko 4410, 4422, 4425, 4499 4412, 4418, 4485 4412, 4425, 4463, 4519 i an9 Radio 6629, 6673 44!2 ' 4432, 4492 4432 4499 Also see RCA 6652, 6665, 6680 6624, 6663 4415, 4418, 4422, 4432, 4440, 4441, 4455, 4459, 4485, 4494, 4507, 4520 Also see Matsush8a I'.Rll"t&_l 6609, 6631, 6678 |',_IRTI_I m 6606, 6673, 6687 6666, 6610, 6613, 6620, 6624, a 6606, 6613_ 6624, 6631 m 6626 _o 6601, 6612, 6613, 6614, 5684 LI_ m 4421, 4431,4435, 4450, 4476 Also see F]sher, LXI, and Sears 6624, 6626, 6660 6667, 6658 6672 6672 6604, 6606, 6610, 6613, 6626, 4412, 4413, 4415, 4425, 4439, 6628 6626, 6629 I'4_11111 Also see Fisher, LXI, 6644, 6672 6641 4412, 4420, 4425, 4426, 4463, 4464, 4465, 4454, 4493 II]_-"_t"_ =J p, _v_t..] ik, 4431, 4464, 4497 m m m m 873O 4412 4412 6626 AlSO see Sears, Sanyo, and Rsher 4425, 4471,4509 4406, 4412, 4413, 4443, 4453, 4406, 4412, 4427, 4432, 4448, 4483, 4484, 4494, 4521 4414, 4415, 4520 I_J_T_H m 4483 imm m 4418, 4429, 4462 imm 4432, 4441, 4510 * 4455, 4459, 4495, I l m I 6652 8766, 8829 F.']t3F_l 8698, 8740, 8785, 8802, 8829, 6666, 6613, 6624, 6629, 6631, 6656 6610 Also see MGN 4461 4412, 4413 m m 6606, 6672 6626 8838 8713, 8757, 8787, 8864 8723 8723 F'_'l 6624 Also see Panaso_i_ 8692, 6610, 6636, 6641, 6649, 6665, 6680 8730, 6794 m m 4412, 4483 Also see Mitsubishi 4412, 4413, 4415, 4425, 4443, 4494, 4497, 4513 4412 Also see Ma 6657 4412 4412, 4481, 4467, 4476, 4479 4494 ram 6610 _U I IT4"tr,'_il I:_tFJL_TR 6636 6612, 6632, 6643 Also see MGA 4413, 4466 4512 I 4483 _mGIPZ_1 6626, 6629 6626 m 6607, 4412 nirl 6666, 6626, 6644, 6645, 8720, 8747 m 8696, 8723, 6846 879O 6794 5715 8810, 8824, 8859 8822 6729, 875!, 8752, 8646 8722 8757, 8765 8"732, 8806 8708, 8723, 8725, 8821, 8835, 8849 Page 49 HITACHIDIGITALSATELLITE SYSTEMOWNER'SMANUAL 8_44,8_t,8_0 820, 9882 Using the Remote Control Once you have your codes entered, you are ready to start using your Hitachi universal remote control. The device keys allow you to switch from one device to another. Some keys behave in a special way. They control one device while you are actually in another device mode. For instance, while in DSS mode, pressing Volume +/- controls your TWs volume--not DSS volume. This is because the remote control knows that there is no volume control on the DSS receiver. Advanced feature keys (i,e. _, _IiD, etc.) are not supported for devices other than your DSS receiver and Hitachi devices. For other devices, only the primary keys (i.e.]O and _0, (_, etc.) will fianctlon. For Sony-brand devices, use the 'gillil/i9 key as the Enter' k y. For RCA-brand devices, the device key (i.e.|[]_ or _ is the power on keys and I_d_ilFff_ is the power off key. Page 50 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Questions? Did We Forget You Something? Many people, over time, have questions about to Tell their Hitachi digital satellite system. We have compiled the most common of these questions and the answers in this appendix. We hope they help. t Q I hads_,u,t a utilities, press q_I._UP. now I am getung a message "Seaxching for signal. To access related What happened? A Rain clouds and snow can affect the satellite signal reception. This loss of signal is temporary. Also check for new gro_h on trees and bushes that could be blocking the signal. One other possibility is that the wind or someone has moved the satellite dish. Q Why can't I control my TV?. A Before you can control your TV, VCR, or any other device, besides your Hitachi digital satellite receiver, you must program your remote control to match your different devices. See Chapter 9, "Programming Your Hitachi Remote Control" in this manual for specific instructions. If you have already successfully programmed your remote control, try pressing the appropriate device key to put your remote in the proper mode. Then try controlling that device. Also, make sure that the batteries in the remote control axe good. Q My Hitachi digital satellite receiver does not respond when I press keys. What's wrong? A Most likely, if the front panel keys work but the remote control doesn't work, try pressing the _ key before trying to control the Hitachi Digital Satellite System. If that doesn't work, press the _ key and try again. If that doesn't work, or if the front panel keys don't work either, unplug your DSS receiver for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. Since your DSS receiver is a computing device it is susceptible to erratic changes in power and/or signal, just as any other computer, and these sudden changes can cause it to become "confused." Q Some channels look good, while others freeze or indicate that no signal is available. What's "¢¢roug? A The most common causes for this behavior relate to the cable between your DSS receiver and the satellite antenna. Confirm that RG-6 (not RG-59) cable is used and does not exceed 100 feet in length. Longer cable runs requJxe ampfification. This special ampfifier is available from your dealer. Page 51 HITACHIDIGITALSATELLITE SYSTEMOWNER'SMANUAL Q How can I watch one DSS program while recording another? A With only one DSS receiver, unfortunately, you can't. Each receiver can only decode one channel at a time. If you are lucky enough to have two DSS receivers installed, you can use the key to choose which DSS receiver you are controlling. You must set one receiver to be "DSS 1" and the other to "DSS 2" on the PREFERENCES screen, Q rm getting a message to call some extension. Why? A There are many different reasons for this. If you want to watch the channel that is displaying the message, call the service provider for. assistance. For channds bdow 900, call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288). For channels in the 900s, call USSB at 1-800-204USSB (8772). Q Why don't I have an on-screen offer m purchase Pay-PerAqew (PPV) programs? A There are three possiKt!ities; your DSS receiver must be connected to a phone line and k is not, or your service provider doesn't realize that your phone line is connected, or your service provider has disabled your ability to make on-screen purchases. Call your service provider, at dtlqer 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) or 1-800-204-USSB (8772), for assistance. Q Can I receive my local TV programs through my DSS system? A To receive local programming you will need either a traditional antenna (i.e. roof mounted, attic mounted or rabbit ears) or cable TV. Codnect this signal to the IN FROM ANTENNA on the back of your DSS receiver. Use the _ key to switch between DSS prograrma'm_ and local programming provided on the OUT TO TV connector. Q If I have questions about my Hitachi-brand should I call? DSS system or need to have it serviced, who A Always cal! your dealer first. They are most familiar with your installation and needs. Also, they are likely to be local to you. However, if ),our dealer cannot resolve your problem, please contact us directly at 1-800-477-1212. Q I think I set an event to record on my VCR_ but when I played the tape back nothing was there. What could be wrong? A There are several possible masons for this. First, check that the VCR was left powered on and the input matches the output from your DSS receiver. Also test if the VCR Control cable and VCR coded is set properly by way of the Test button on the VCR SETUP screen. Also check if you were authorized to tape the chosen program. And finally, make sure in the future that you set programs that you want to record to be indicated with a video tape _) symbol. Q I picked up my telephone and it was making a hissing and squealing sound. Why? A Your DSS receiver was reporung any PPV activity that may have occurred to the service providers. This happens very rardy and lasts for only a minute 9r so. Q What if my question isn't listed here? A Call your dealer or Hitachi at 1-800-477-1212. We will do our very best to answer your questions. Page 52 INDEX A H Access card ............ :.............................................. 4, 41 ALIGNMENT RESULT screen ............................... 16 AlphaTune ..................................................... :.......... 22 Alt. Au_o ................................................................. 24 Alternate Services ..................................................... 24 Alt. Audio .............................................................. 24 Data .................................................................... ;.24 ASSISTANCE screen ............................................... 41 Azimuth .................................................................... 16 Hookup overview ................................................................. phone jack ............ ................................................... rear jacks ................................................................. RF ......................................................................... satellite .................................................................. stereo system ............................... :........................ S-video ....................................... :............................ VCR Control ......................................................... video ..................................................................... B Browse Banner ......................................................... Buy $ ........................................................................ Buy Options .............................................................. Don't Purchase ...................................................... Tape/View ............................................................ View Only ............................................................ 23 28 28 28 28 28 I Icons ......................................................................... Information from the guide ....................................................... from the Information screen ................................. from video ............................................................ Information Banner .................................................. C INFORMATION screen ........................................... Cancel Purchase ....................................................... 28 Buy $ ..................................................................... Categories ................................................................. 25 Buy Options .......................................................... Channel Banner ........................................................ 21 Cancel Purchase ................................................... Channel lists .................................... See Favorite Lists Cancel Schedule ................................................... Classes ...................................................................... 26 Done ..................................................................... Schedule ................................................................ D Times .................................................................... Data .......................................................................... 24 View ...................................................................... DEFAULT AUDIO screen ....................................... 40 L DIRECTV .................................. See Service providers DISH POINTING MENU .................................. 15, 40 LATITUDE & LONGITUDE screen ....................... Limits and Lists ........................................................ E Lists .......................................................................... Elevation ................................................................... 16 LOCK OVERRIDE screen ....................................... EVENT TIMER screen ............................................ 32 LOCK SYSTEM screen ........................................... Exit To Viewing ....................................................... 32 Logo Banner ............................................................. F M Favorite Lists Family List ............................................................ 35 parental control ..................................................... 45 FAVORITE LISTS screen ....... :............................... 35 MAIN MENU ........................................................... Event Timer .......................................................... Exit To Viewing .................................................... Fav. Lists .............................................................. History .................................................................. Lock ...................................................................... Messages .............................................................. Program Guide ..................................................... Ratings Limit ........................................................ Setup Menu ........................................................... Spending limit ..................................................... Unlock .................................................................. G Guides ....................................................................... 26 8 9 4 10 16 11 9 12 10 Upcoming MESSAGES ............................................................. screen .................................................. 21 26 27 22 22 27 28 28 28 28 27 27 29 27 16 34 26 38 37 23 31 32 32 35 36 37 33 31 34 37 ..34 37 36 33 N NEW ACCESS s CARD screen .................................. 41 O OTHER TIMES screen ............................................ 29 P PREFERENCES Accessing .............................................................. PREFERENCES screen ........................................... 39 43 Channel Sort Option ............................................. Label for Fourth List ............................................ Multi-Color Guide ................................................ Picture Size ........................................................... Receiver ID# ................................ :........................ PREFFERENCES screen On-Screen Guide Width ....................................... PROGRAM GUIDE Category ............................................................... Class ............................. _....................................... 44 45 45 45 46 Filtering ................................................................ List ........................................................................ Moving around ..................................................... overview ............................................................... Type ...................................................................... Guide .................................................................... PURCHASE HISTORY screen ................................ Purchased PPVs ............................. . .......................... 25 26 25 24 26 26 36 35 43 25 26 Satellite antenna components ............................................................. 3 Fine tuning ............................................................ 19 pointing ........................................................... 15, 17 Schedule Cancel ................................................................... 28 To Tape ........................................................ ......... 27 To View ........................................................... 27, 28 Service providers. ................................................. 2, 20 SETUP MENU ................................................... 37, 39 Assistance ............................................................. 41 Default Audio ....................................................... 40 Dish Pointing ........................................................ 40 New Access Card .................................................. 41 Preferences ........................................................... 39 QuickTune Setup ................................................... 42 System Test ........................................................... 40 VCR Setup .................................. ;........................ ,.41 SIGNAL STRENGTH screen .................................. 18 SPENDING LIMIT screen ....................................... 34 Symbols ...................... ,............................................. 21 System ...................................................................... 36 SYSTEM TEST screen ............................................ 40 SYSTEM UNLOCKalso see Lock, and Lock Override SYSTEM UNLOCK screen ..................................... 38 T a Troubleshooting ........................................................ Types ........................................................................ QuickTune ................................................................ 22 QUICKTUNE SETUP screen .................................. 42 U R Unlock .................................. See SYSTEM UNLOCK UPCOMING PURCHASES screen ......................... 36 RATINGS LIMIT screen ......................................... 34 READ MAIL screen ........................................ :........ 33 Receiver door ......................................................................... 4 front panel ......................................................... 3, rear jacks ................................................................. Remote control ................................................... 13, batteries .................................................................. codes ..................................................................... overview ................................................................. programming ........................................................ 13 4 50 8 48 5 47 USSB ......................................... 51 26 See Service providers V VCR control cable ............................................. 2........... 12 Controlling ............................................................ 41 VCR SETUP screen .......................... ....................... 41 Z ZIP CODE screen ..................................................... 16 Notes Revision A Part # 1022510-0001 This documentwas printed in the U.S.A. on recycledpaper.
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