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Owner’s Manual

Digital Satellite Receiver

Draft A.03

5/1/01

Electronics Corporation company

to Hughes Network Systems, a Hughes Electronics Corporation

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Note on recording programming

Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means

that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and

distribution of this material. In certain circumstances, copyright law

may apply yo to private in-home taping of copyrighted materials. In

most cases, it is permissible to record for your personal 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 programs, and may

not be copied or reproduced for any purpose without the express

written permission of the copyright owner.

DIRECTV© Programming

For subscription information, pay-per-view, or to resolve problems

related to programming, contact DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV

(347-3288). DIRECTV© programming is sold separately and

independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming

subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware.

Please contact DIRECTV directly at 1-800-DIRECTV to order

programming.

DIRECTV© system hardware and installation

To arrange for professional installation of your DIRECTV system,

ask questions, or to resolve problems related to your DIRECTV

system, contact your dealer. If you need more information, please

contact the Customer Care Center toll-free at 1-800-274-8995.

Please record the following information for

warranty

System Model #: HSYS- _____ _____ _____ _____ ____

Receiver Model #: ______________________________

Receiver Serial #: ______________________________

Access Card #: __________ ___________ __________

LNB Serial #: __________________________________

Important Safety Instructions

For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner’s Manual

before you attempt to install or use your satellite system. In particular,

read the following safety information carefully. Danger, Warning,

Caution, and Notes defined below are used in this guide to alert you

to, and familiarize you with possible safety and equipment hazards.

Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary.

Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be

strictly followed.

These alert definitions are used in this manual:

These alert definitions appear in this manual:

Note: A note presents additional information.

DANGER

Indicates an imminent shock hazard that, if not

avoided, will result in death or severe personal injury

caused by electric shock.

WARNING

Indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that, if not

avoided, could result in death or severe personal

injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that might

result in moderate or minor personal injury.

DANGER

Do not select a location to install the satellite dish

antenna near electrical power lines. You can be killed

if the satellite dish antenna comes into contact with

electrical power lines.

• Do not contact overhead power lines.

• Check the distance to any nearby power lines

before starting installation. Stay at least 20 feet

(6.1 meters) away from all power lines.

• If any part of the satellite dish antenna or mast

assembly contacts a power line, call your local

power company for assistance. Do not try to

remove it yourself. They will remove it safely.

WARNING

For your safety, follow these important safety rules:

• Perform as many tasks as possible on the ground.

• Do not attempt to install the satellite dish antenna

on a rainy or windy day.

• If you start to drop the satellite dish antenna or

mast assembly, get away from it and let it fall.

CAUTION

Local electrical codes and the National Electric Code

(NEC) require the satellite dish antenna to be

grounded. Grounding the satellite dish antenna helps

protect against damage caused by static voltage

buildup. Grounding can also protect against voltage

surges created by nearby lightning strikes.

iii

INSTALLATION

Polarization– This digital satellite receiver is equipped with a plug

that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the

plug defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit, contact your

electrician to replace your outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not

use this plug with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully

insert the blades without blade exposure.

Power Sources– Operate this digital satellite receiver only from the

type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not

sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer

or local power company.

Power-Cord Protection– Power-supply cords should be routed so

that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed

upon or against them, pay particular attention to cords at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the

product.

Overloading– Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or

integral convenience receptacles. This can cause a fire or expose

you to possible electric shock.

Ventilation– Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to

protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked

or covered. Never block the openings by placing the product on a

bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place this product in

a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless it is properly

ventilated, or you have followed the manufacturer’s instructions.

For electrical safety, power line operated equipment or

accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing

mark should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features.

This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock

or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

Heat– The product should be situated away from heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

Accessories– To avoid personal injury or damage to the digital

satellite receiver, do not place the digital satellite receiver on any

unstable cart, stand, table, or bracket. Any mounting of the product

should follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Attachments– Do not use attachments unless recommended by

Hughes as they may cause hazards.

Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding– The outdoor satellite dish

antenna used to receive satellite signals and the cable used to

connect the satellite dish antenna to the indoor receiving unit are

required to comply with local installation codes and the appropriate

sections of the National Electric Code (NEC) and in particular

Article 810-15, which covers proper installation and grounding of

television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-33, which

specifies that the satellite dish antenna cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the

point of cable entry as practical. These codes require proper

grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor satellite dish

antenna and grounding of the connecting cable at a point where it

enters the house (or other building). If you are having a professional

installer perform the installation, the installer must observer

installation codes. This manual contains instructions on how to

make the installation in compliance with the NEC. If additional

local installation codes apply, contact local inspection authorities.

Antenna grounding example from the National Electrical Code

instructions contained in “Radio and Television Equipment”

Lightning–For added protection for this product during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of

time, unplug it from the wall outlet, disconnect the antenna and cable

system, and disconnect it from the telephone line. This will prevent

damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

Television Antenna Information– Installing an outdoor antenna can

be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer. Do

not locate the outside antenna system 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

antenna system, take extreme care to keep from touching such power

lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. If an outside

antenna is connected to the digital satellite receiver, be sure the

antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built-up static charges. This digital satellite

receiver is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only

one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this feature. If the plug

does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. To prevent

electric shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord or outlet

unless you can fully insert the blades without blade exposure. 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 requirements for the grounding

electrode.

Note to CATV System Installer– This reminder is provided to call

the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC

which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,

specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding

system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Power Lines– Extreme care must be taken when installing and

adjusting or maintaining the outdoor antenna and connecting cable,

especially in the vicinity of overhead power lines, electric lights, or

power circuits. When installing the outdoor antenna or cable, extreme

care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such

power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

Cleaning– Unplug this satellite receiver from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth

for cleaning.

Object and Liquid Entry– Never push objects of any kind into this

digital satellite receiver through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltages or “short out” parts that could result in a fire or

electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the digital satellite

receiver.

Water and Moisture– WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

Contents v

Contents

Using the remote control -A.03 . . . . . . . . . . 7

Basic remote control functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using the Remote control buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using Wink™ Interactive DIRECTV . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using on-screen program guides-A.03 . . . 11

Program Guide features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Channel Banner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The OneLine™ Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Selecting a Program Guide style . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using Channel Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Auto Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Filtering the Guides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Using the Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Using TurboTune™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the menus-A.03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Menu Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using PreSelect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Editing an event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Using Purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Purchases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Advanced Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using Locks and Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

TV Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Max Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Max Spending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

How to lock the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Unlocking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Temporarily Overriding the Lock. . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting up a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using WatchWord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using alternate services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Programming the remote control-A.03 . . .41

How program your remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Code scannning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Code Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

FCC Rules Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Part 15 compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Part 68 compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Questions & Answers-A.03 . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Installing the satellite antenna-A.03 . . . . . .51

vi Contents

Using the remote control - Draft A.03 7

Using the remote control - Draft A.03 1

The satellite receiver front panel buttons provide the basic controls needed to

access and use the primary DIRECTV features. Additional buttons on the

remote control provide shortcuts or access to extended features. Most remote

control buttons can also control other components in your entertainment system.

Basic remote control

functions

This chapter explains how to use the remote control to perform basic DIRECTV

system functions (HRMC-9 remote control shown)

DIRECTOR

MUTE

VOL

VCR TV SAT

AUX

DVD

PWR

1 2

4 5

7 8

INPUT

REC STOP PAUSE

PLAY

REW

POWER - Turns satellite receiver power on and off.

COMPONENT SELECT buttons - Selects the component

that you want to control. Buttons illuminate to indicate the

component that the remote control is set to operate.

RECEIVER CONTROL buttons - Access frequently

used functions (see below).

DIRECTOR buttons - One-touch navigation to

Program Guide, WatchWord, audio, and video setup

NUMERIC KEYPAD - Allows you to enter

channel numbers directly, or amounts, and

other numbers (interactive).

INPUT - Selects the program source.

VCR CONTROL - Performs VCR control functions.

CHANNEL SELECT/PAGE - Moves to the next or

previous channel during viewing. Allows you to page

through program guides and menus.

MAIN MENU

View the Main Menu

INFORMATION

View information about the

current program

INTERACTIVE GUIDE -

Use interactive functions

PROGRAM GUIDE- Show the Program Guide.

TURBOTUNE- View the TurboTune guide.

FAVORITES - List your preferred programming.

SELECT/MOVE/ONELINE GUIDE - Press

to select an on-screen option, move the

highlight, change channels, or move the

OneLine guide forward or backward.

CLEAR - Quit current on-screen function

and return to previous activity.

8Using the remote control - Draft A.03

Using the Remote

control buttons

The most versatile remote control feature is the SELECT joystick. The

joystick allows you to perform virtually all on-screen functions including:

•Selecting a highlighted screen menu item.

•Moving the screen highlight (or cursor) up, down, left and right

•Humping directly to the OneLine™ guide.

•Using the OneLine guide to change channels.

Use the joystick to move up, down, left, or right through any of the on-screen

menus. Press the joystick to select a highlighted menu option.

Press the joystick up or down to display the OneLine guide while you are

watching any program. When the OneLine guide appears, press the joystick left

or right to move the guide forward or backward from the current time. Press the

joystick up or down to step to the next higher- or lower-numbered channel.

Use the channel (CH) button to move up or down to the next available channel,

or enter the number of the desired channel. Local programming delivered via

satellite (if available) is located in channel numbers below 100. Channels that

are not traditionally local broadcasts start at channel 100 and can go as high as

9999.For example, to go to the Direct Ticket movie previews, simply press

. If the channel does not change right away, press SELECT.

Use the GUIDE button to display the current on-screen program guide. Press the

button a second time while a program title is highlighted to display the Guide

Setup menu.

Use the INFO button view descriptive information in the Channel banner about

a currently airing event. Press the INFO button a second time to see an more

detailed information in the Information Banner. Use the INFO button to access

scheduling information (and purchasing information for pay-per-view) about

highlighted programs in the Program Guide.

Press the CLEAR button to exit from any on-screen guide.

Use the INPUT button to switch between DIRECTV programming and local

broadcasts.

Press the SAT button to control the digital satellite receiver.

100

GUIDE

INFO

CLEAR

INPUT

SAT

Using the remote control - Draft A.03 9

The DIRECTOR group of remote control buttons provide instant access to

audio, video, WatchWord, and Program Guide setup menus as shown in the

figure below.

Using Wink™

Interactive DIRECTV

Wink™ is a free, easy-to-use service that allows you to interact with the

television shows and advertisements you're watching. When the symbol

appears on your screen, you know that the program you're watching has been

enhanced with Wink. Simply press the “Wink” button on your remote control.

You can reply to free offers, request information, buy products, get sports scores

and updated weather, participate in games, and more, while continuing to watch

the program.

DIRECTOR

AUDIO

VIDEOPROG

SOUND ADJUSTMENT

Watch TV

Picture

Sound

Main Menu

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SRS TruSurround

Default Audio

Alternate Audio

Dolby Digital

English

Factory Defaults

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT

Watch TV

Picture

Sound

Main Menu

Wed, Apr 11 11:25 AM

Chroma Filter

Black Level Filter

Screen Ratio

BCS Adjustment

4:3

Factory Defaults

WATCHWORD SETUP Wed, Apr 11 3:45 PM

Watch TV

Setup

Result

Main Menu

Search for words in the Title and Descriptions

of programs in the Program Guide.

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tropical

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TTune

Fav Setup

Options

Watch TV

Fav List

Theme

Times Guide Style

Picture In Guide

Channel Sort

Filters

Color Scheme

Translucency

Main Menu

Multi-Color

Factory Defaults

Large

Numeric

Temporary

Satin

Heavy

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Using on-screen program guides- Draft A.03 11

Using on-screen program guides- Draft A.03 2

You may customize on-screen guides to show only channels or program listings

of interest to you. Other on-screen guide features, such as scheduling and

program information, will help plan your viewing.

Program Guide

features

The guide name always appears in the upper left corner. It may be something

simple like “PROGRAM GUIDE,” or it could be more descriptive such as

“COMEDY MOVIES GUIDE” if you have filtered the guide. See Filtering the

Guides on page 18.

•Indicators showing how the guide is further filtered appear beneath the

guide title. The label to the left of the bullet shows the current class filter

setting. The current channel list appears to the right of the bullet.

•The day of the week, date, and current time appear in the upper right corner

of the screen.

•Beneath the date and time, small icons indicating the status of the system or

details about the currently highlighted program title may appear. These

icons also appear in the Channel Banner.

Guides may be filtered into smaller channel groupings, as specified in your

personalized Channel Lists. You can also reduce number of programs displayed

by specifying a Theme of interest, and then narrow the offerings further by

specifying a Type within the Theme. You may also use settings such as Guide

Times and Classes, to personalize program guide content. These options are

described later in this chapter.

Using the Channel

Banner

The Channel Banner appears at the top of the screen whenever you the use the

CHANNEL (CH) button to change channels. You can press the INFO button to

display the banner at any time.

For additional information, press the INFO button a second time to view the

Information Banner which appears beneath the Channel Banner. The

Information Banner provides any available description of the current program.

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Both banners disappear from the screen after a few seconds. Press the CLEAR

or INFO button to instantly remove them from the screen.

Using on-screen program guides- Draft A.03 13

The OneLine™ Guide The OneLine Guide appears at the bottom of the screen when you press the

joystick up or down while watching video programming. You will see the

channel call sign and number, titles, and program start and end times..

Press the joystick up or down while using the OneLine Guide to see the next

or previous available channel. When you see something you like, press SELECT

to tune to the channel. You can also enter a channel number using the numeric

keypad to jump the OneLine Guide to that channel. The FAV button and other

filter buttons can modify the the OneLine Guide content. Press CLEAR to

remove the guide from the screen.

Selecting a Program

Guide style

You may select from two types of on-screen Program Guides: the default Large

Cell Guide and the Logo Guide. Both guides can be further customized to suit

your individual preferences.

Large Cell guide The program guide displays two hours of programming. This style displays

several rows of channels with columns (or program grid) indicating the time

period of the programming. This layout makes it very easy to see what

programming at what time is being offered. Some cells have arrows indicating

that the program started at an earlier time or continues until a later time than

shown in the grid.

If a program title cannot entirely fit in the

space provided, an ellipsis (…) indicates

that a portion of the title is not shown.

Displaying program descriptions.

You can configure the program guide several ways. The default setting uses the

Picture-in-Guide feature that shows a smaller image of the current program in

the upper right corner of the guide as shown above. Four channels are visible

using this feature. With the Picture-in-Guide feature turned off, six channels are

visible. Eight channels can be seen at one time if the program description option

is disabled.

One guide option is to automatically display descriptions for highlighted

program titles as shown in example above. The descriptions usually provide

information such as actors’ names, a program synopsis, and additional rating

Family Classics The OReilly Factor TheStreet.com

360 10:30 11 AM 11:30 NOON

PROGRAM GUIDE Family

FNC

Global Golf

Classics

PROGRAM GUIDE

All Channels

NR-Content May 30, 4:40PM - 5:18PM

Wed, May 29 10:54 AM

A Few Good Men (1992)

Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, and

Kevin Bacon star in this courtroom drama

nominated for....

Picture in Guide

Golf Talk Live Wonderful

World of...

A Few Good Men Mrs. Dalloway

Jackie Brown

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information. Descriptions may be only a simple message describing what type

of program is highlighted, such as “Current News.”

This option is chosen via the Descriptions button on the guide pop-up menu.

Displaying the extra information reduces the number of channels or titles that

can be displayed at one time. You can always access program descriptions by

pressing the INFO button, regardless if Descriptions option is selected.

To display the on-screen guide, press the remote control GUIDE button. Press

the GUIDE button again to use the Guide Preferences setup menu.

To choose a guide style, simply highlight the Theme button and press SELECT.

Highlight your selection and press the SELECT button. The guide will be

PROGRAM GUIDE

Allow All All Channels

A Few Good Men (1992)

Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, and

Kevin Bacon star in this courtroom drama nominated for...

Ride Guide

Snowboard

CNN Today

Outdoor Guide

Cooking

Live Primetime Molto Mario

Fishn Canada

Street Sweep

Outdoor

Product Show

Talkback Live

Pick of the Day In Food Today

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STARZ

521

STZW

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GOLF

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OLN

202

CNN

231

FOOD

Global Golf

Classics Golf Talk Live Wonderful

World of...

A Few Good Men Mrs. Dalloway

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All Channels

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redrawn to display your selection. Select the WatchTV tab to return to the

program you were watching.

A time line spanning 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 channel tags. The tags may show the channel numbers and call signs or

Global Golf

Classics

PROGRAM GUIDE

All Channels

NR-Content May 30, 4:40PM - 5:18PM

Wed, May 29 10:54 AM

A Few Good Men (1992)

Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, and

Kevin Bacon star in this courtroom drama

nominated for....

Picture in Guide

Golf Talk Live Wonderful

World of...

A Few Good Men Mrs. Dalloway

Jackie Brown

Rudy

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TODAY 10:30 11 AM 11:30 NOON

PROGRAM GUIDE

Allow All All Channels

A Few Good Men (1992)

Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, and

Kevin Bacon star in this courtroom drama nominated for...

Ride Guide

Snowboard

CNN Today

Outdoor Guide

Cooking

Live Primetime Molto Mario

Fishn Canada

Street Sweep

Outdoor

Product Show

Talkback Live

Pick of the Day In Food Today

515

STARZ

521

STZW

605

GOLF

608

OLN

202

CNN

231

FOOD

Global Golf

Classics Golf Talk Live Wonderful

World of...

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16 Using on-screen program guides- Draft A.03

network logos, depending on the PREFERENCES screen option selected (see

page XX).

Also, the Channel Sort (name or number) option specified in the system’s

PREFERENCES screen will dictate whether the channels are listed by channel

number, or alphabetically by call sign.

Use the CHANNEL (CH) SELECT button to scroll through the guide entries a

full page at a time. When the highlight is in the grid, use the buttons to move

left and right.

Move the highlight to the right to move the grid area to reveal later time periods.

Logo Guide For viewers that choose their programming more by the channel, rather than by

program title, this is the best option. This guide style offers the greatest number

of channels displayed simultaneously..

The title of the program currently airing on the highlighted channel appears in

the header area immediately above the logo grid. Only current programming is

available from the Logo GuideUse the CHANNEL (CH) SELECT button to

scroll through the guide entries a full page at a time. When the highlight is in the

grid, use the buttons to move left and right (and up and down?).

Using Channel Lists Channel Lists are provided to help you organize the hundreds of available

channels into groupings that suit the needs of your household. Each list can

contain as many or as few channels as you would like. You can customize these

groupings in a variety of ways. For example, Fav. A could be Dad’s favorite

channels, Fav. B could be Mom’s favorites, Fav. C could be the kids’ channels,

and Family could be all channels that Mom and Dad have deemed appropriate

The Game of the Year!

LOGO GUIDE

All Channels

NR-Content May 17 4:40PM - 5:18PM

$NEW

MAIL

ALT.

AUDIO

Wed, May 16 10:54 PM

Program description appears here Image of football game

appears here

Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo

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for the entire family. Each of the lists, with the exception of Family, can be

renamed.

Note: NOTE: Once the digital satellite receiver is locked, only existing

Family list channels will be accessible. If the Family list has not had channels

added to it, no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the digital

satellite receiver. To avoid this inconvenience, set up the Family list before

locking the digital satellite receiver.

Rename

When you highlight the Rename button and press the SELECT button, a

Rename List pop-up menu appears. You can choose any of the first three lists to

be renamed. The All, Family, and Top 10 lists cannot be renamed. Once you

have selected a list, a Rename List entry buttonboard pop-up panel appears. You

can highlight the desired letter using the buttons. Press SELECT to enter the

letter. When you have finished, choose OK.

Auto Set AutoSet helps you set up your channel lists. When you select the Auto Set

button, a pop-up menu appears showing each of the channel lists. Highlight and

select a channel list to be programmed. Once selected, the Auto Set Progress

pop-up status panel appears. It will take several minutes for the digital satellite

receiver to scan through all channels and determine which ones you are

authorized to receive. The results of this scan will be stored in the designated

channel list.

Note: Auto Set may exclude some channels such as the Music Choice

channels or include some pay per view channels. This does not mean that the

digital satellite receiver is faulty. These channels were excluded or included

due to the digital satellite receiver’s analysis process. You may edit the lists

manually to correct these oversights.

FAVORITE LIST SETUP Wed, Oct 20 3:54 PM

Class

TTune

Fav Setup

Options

Watch TV

Fav List

Theme

Times

Main Menu Quality entertainment for the whole family,

featuring animated XYZ classics, original

series, entertainment specials, and movies.

Included at no additional charge in DIRECTV

Total Choice Packages.

This is the East Coast feed.

List: MYLIST

Channel

Auto Set

Rename

Del. All

Add All

120 WABC

121 WQED

122 ESPN

123 HBOW

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Clear

You may decide to remove all channels from a particular list later on. Selecting

Clear will allow you to clear all channels from a chosen list. You may then add

channels back in.

Set

If you decide to include all channels in a particular list, selecting Set will allow

you to specify the list. You may then remove channels from this list if you so

choose.

Tag Boxes

The four columns of small boxes on the right hand side of the screen are the Tag

Boxes. The first three columns are the lists traditionally known as Fav.A, Fav.B,

and Fav.C. The farthest right hand column is the Family list.

In the CHANNEL LISTS screen, use the SELECT joystick to highlight the

button that corresponds to the channel number and list that you wish to change.

Press SELECT to add or remove the check mark, which indicates that the

channel in that row is included in the list shown at the top of the column.

To help you decide whether to include or exclude a certain channel, the title of

the currently airing program for that channel will appear at the top of the screen.

Filtering the Guides Press the GUIDE button while already in a guide, a pop-up menu will display,

providing the filtering tools and ways to access other guide styles. By

combining each of these filter options, you can quickly narrow down channels

to those that meet your viewing interests.

Theme Filters Highlight the Theme tab in the Program Guide menu and press SELECT. is

pressed, a pop-up menu appears. This a pop-up menu lists all the available

category groupings of programs. You will see on-screen selections for filtering

the guide to all, movies, sports, specials, series, news, and shopping.

After choosing a category (other than All), the drop-down menu is replaced by

the Types pop-up menu. This menu allows you to further specify your chosen

theme. In addition to All, you can select popular categories that can be quickly

selected using the remote contro GUIDE button. For example, if you chose

CATEGORY FILTER Wed, Oct 20 3:54 PM

Class

TTune

Fav Setup

Options

Watch TV

Fav List

Theme

Times Category

All

Movies

Basketball

Specials

Series

News

Shopping

Main Menu

Sports

Subcategory

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Series for the category, you can now choose a type of movie such as Children,

Comedy, Cultural Arts, Drama, and others as shown in the figure below.

After selecting one one of these, the guide will be further filtered to show only

those channels offering programs of the selected category and type.

Channel List The Lists pop-up menu enables you to filter the guide to display only channels

from the selected list. See page XX to learn how to set up your favorite lists.

You can use the buttons to cycle through the lists at any time in the on-screen

guide without using the drop-down menu.

Guide Times The Guides times pop-up menu provides easy access to future programming

information. Simply select one of the hour offsets from the current time. After a

CATEGORY FILTER Wed, Oct 20 3:55 PM

Class

TTune

Fav Setup

Options

Watch TV

Fav List

Theme

Times Category

All

Movies

Specials

Series

News

Shopping

Main Menu

Sports

Series

All

Children

Comedy

Cultural Arts

Drama

Educational

Gen. Interest

How-To

Mature

FAVORITE LIST Wed, Oct 20 3:54 PM

Class

TTune

Fav Setup

Options

Watch TV

Fav List

Theme

Times

Main Menu

FAV.A

FAV. B

FAV. C

Family

All Channels

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few seconds, the selected guide appears.

GUIDE TIMES Wed, Oct 20 3:54 PM

Class

TTune

Fav Setup

Options

Watch TV

Fav List

Theme

Times Select the start time of the Guide

Now

Mon, 10:00PM

Tue, 4:00AM

Tue, 10:00AM

Tue, 4:00PM

Tue, 10:00PM

Wed, 4:00AM

Main Menu

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Using the Information

Screen

To obtain more information about a particular program while viewing one of the

various on-screen guides, press the INFO button. This screen is also displayed

when pressing the SELECT button on the remote control or front panel in

response to a message such as "Press SELECT to order."

Many variations of button combinations exist. The button on the left side of the

Things to Do area could be View, PreSelect, or DeSelect. An additional button

that could appear refers to pay per view programs only. Unless your receiver is

authorized to make such purchases this button will not be displayed. It could be

Buy, Cancel $, or $ Options.

These options may be available:

View

After reading the program description and related information, you may choose

to view it by highlighting the View button and pressing SELECT. If the program

is a PPV event, you may need to complete the purchase process (either

on-screen or by calling DIRECTV) before the program can actually be viewed.

Show Times

The Show Times button provides a simple way to display a concise list of other

presentation times for a certain program. Use this button to find a more

convenient viewing time.

After selecting an alternate viewing time, you will be returned to an updated

INFORMATION screen.

Using TurboTune™TurboTune provides quick access to nine channels of your choice. Press the

TURBO button on the remote control to show the TurboTune panel. Use the

remote control MOVE/SELECT button to highlight the desired channel. Press

SELECT to tune to that channel. TurboTune is not accessible from the front

panel SELECT button.

Shortcut: Press the numbers 1

through 9 on the remote

control to select the desired

channel.

These channels can be specified via the TurboTune button on the SETUP

MENU. The header area of the panel displays the title of the program currently

airing on the highlighted channel. To select another channel, highlight the

desired channel and press SELECT.

Use the TURBOTUNE SETUP screen to choose nine channels that will appear

in the TurboTune pop-up panel. Highlight one of the unassigned channel boxes

and press SELECT. Enter the desired channel using the numeric remote control

Show times screen

Paid Programming

FOOD

231

22 Using on-screen program guides- Draft A.03

buttons, by using the Channel (CH) button on the remote control, or the satellite

receiver front panel buttons.

After you have established favorite channel lists (see page XX), select Fav List

to cycle hrough them quickly and easily. Each press advances to the next list of

channels. After stepping through the favorite lists it will return to “All

Channels.”

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Menu Overview The menus have been designed to provide a logical and convenient way to

access system features and settings. The basic screen layout of each menu is

divided into these areas:

•Title, date, and time – Across the top of the screen you will see the title of

the current menu on the left-hand edge, and the date and time on the

right-hand edge.

•This portion of the screen is dedicated to topics associated with the current

menu. Contents usually include buttons for changing settings or checking

the status of some feature. You will also see information regarding the

current menu

Main Menu The Main Menu is the primary location where you can access system

management functions. Access the Main Menu using the remote control MENU

button. The figure below provides a brief description of each Main Menu

selction.

Using PreSelect PreSelect is one of the handiest features of your digital satellite receiver. You

can use it to plan your evening or weekend viewing, then let the system do the

rest. PreSelect will initiate a drop-down menu offering your PreSelect options.

You can perform the PreSelect capability from within the on-screen guides.

Simply highlight the program you want schedule and press the key. Each

press of the key cycles through the available options.

To View will mark the selected program to be automatically tuned in when it

airs. At the right time the digital satellite receiver will turn on and tune to the

appropriate channel. Your selected programs will be identified on the on-screen

guide with a check mark (ü) before the program title.

To Tape is very similar to To View; however, if you have connected your VCR to

the digital satellite receiver via the IR cable and have properly set the VCR code

MAIN MENU Sun, Apr 1 3:54 PM

Scheduler

Mail

Sound

Purchases

Caller ID

WatchWord

Lock & Limits

System Setup

Interactive

WatchTV

Picture

Guide Options

Program Guide View DIRECTV program listing

Set up the Guide to show programming of interest

Adjust TV color, aspect ratio, contrast

Set satellite receiver to automatically tune to selected pro

Read email messages from DIRECTV

Adjust sound qualities for your system

Order Pay per-view programs, set limits, see purchase hi

Search for specific words in program tiles and descriptio

Set controls for ratings, program types, viewing times

Adjustments for setting up your satellite system for the fir

Shop, request information, check weather, sports scores,

Return to watching currently selected program

See your telephone caller ID on your TV

24 Using the menus - Draft A.03

from the Setup Menu, the chosen program will be recorded at the correct time.

If the digital satellite receiver turned itself on to record the program, it will also

remember to turn itself back off after the program ends. Programs you have

scheduled for taping will be identified with a videotape icon ( ) before the

program title in the on-screen guide.

When using the PreSelect To Tape feature the following steps must be

completed for the digital satellite receiver to perform unattended recording:

•Attach the VCR Control cable as described in the chapter “Setting Up Your

Satellite System.”

•Use the VCR SETUP screen as described in the chapter “DIRECTV

Digital Satellite Receiver’s Menu System.”

•Set your VCR to match the output of the digital satellite receiver. This could

be either RF (channel 3 or 4) or A/V (phono or S-video).

•Insert a recordable videotape of sufficient length in the VCR.

•Leave the VCR turned ON.

Don’t Schedule is used if you initiate the drop-down menu and then choose not

to schedule anything.

PreSelect To View

The PreSelect To View option appears when the unattended recording capability

is not available when a program is not authorized for taping. In this case, the

digital satellite receiver can still be scheduled to tune to it when it comes on.

Cancel PreSelect

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 on-screen 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.

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Canceling a scheduled program will also remove the check mark or videotape

icon preceding the program title on the on-screen guide.

If the program is currently airing, you will need to delete the event from the

SCHEDULER screen accessed from the MAIN MENU.

Buy

Buy is used for pay per view programming. The price of the event is displayed

under the title of the selected program. After highlighting the button and

pressing , you will be given the opportunity to confirm your purchase.

If you are not authorized to make the purchase directly from the digital satellite

receiver, you will need to contact DIRECTV for assistance.

Buy Options

The Buy Options button is similar to the Buy button. This button will initiate a

drop-down menu with three purchase options: View, Tape, and Don’t Purchase.

The View price indicates the cost to view the program only. A purchase of this

type excludes the possibility of taping the event for later viewing.

The Tape price indicates the cost 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 or Tape, you may either confirm or cancel the

purchase.

If neither purchase option is of interest to you, highlight Don’t Purchase and

press .

Cancel Purchase

Some events may allow cancellation after they have been purchased, depending

on the event type, and whether the event has been viewed. Unviewed purchases

can usually be canceled. If the Cancel Purchase button is displayed, you are

allowed to cancel the previous purchase. If this button is not offered, then most

likely a portion of the event has already been viewed, committing you to the

purchase.

PreSelect permits you to select viewing choices in advance to avoid missing

them. Using PreSelect, your digital satellite receiver will automatically change

channels according to your selections and control your VCR for unattended

recording.

To PreSelect a program, find an upcoming program you wish to watch and press

the SELECT button.

PreSelecting Programs for

Taping

Programs that have been scheduled to be taped are identified with a videotape

icon ( ) before the program title on the on-screen guide. If you do not want to

have the PreSelected program recorded, press the SELECT button again to

change the setting to be automatically tuned to for viewing.

When using the Schedule To Tape feature the following steps must be completed

for the digital satellite receiver to perform unattended recording:

1. Attach the VCR Control cable (refer to page XX).

2. Use the VCR SETUP screen.

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3. Set your VCR for the correct satellite receiver output: RF (channel 3 or 4) or

A/V (phono or S-video).

4. Insert a blank videotape into VCR.

5. Leave the VCR turned on.

PreSelecting Programs for

Viewing

Programs PreSelected for viewing have a check mark (ü) before the program

title in the on-screen guide.

Canceling PreSelected

Programs

To cancel a PreSelected a program, find the upcoming program you wish to

cancel and press the SELECT button until the check mark (¸) or videotape icon

( ) is no longer shown.

If the program is currently airing, you will need to delete the event from the

SCHEDULER screen accessed from the MAIN MENU.

Using the Scheduler The satellite receiver allows you to have programs taped automatically. The

SCHEDULER allows up to 32 events to be programmed in advance.

Use the SCHEDULER feature along with your VCR to record programs

unattended. The SCHEDULER can be used to automatically tune to a program

at a specific date and time or at a specific time on a repeating basis.

When using the PreSelect To Tape feature, the following steps must be

completed for the digital satellite receiver to perform unattended recording:

•Attach the VCR Control cable as described in the chapter 1.

•Use the VCR SETUP procedure described on page page 36.

•Set your VCR to match the output of the digital satellite receiver. This could

be either RF (channel 3 or 4) or A/V (phono or S-video).

•Insert a recordable videotape of sufficient length in the VCR.

•Leave the VCR turned ON.

The On column displays a check mark (ü) for viewing only, or a videotape

symbol ( ) for taping. The SCHEDULER screen displays up to seven rows of

events. Use the button to scroll through the events.

Editing an event The Events portion of the screen displays up to seven previously scheduled

events at one time. If more than seven events are already scheduled, you may

use either the button to scroll down, or the ? button to view the additional

SCHEDULER SUMMARY Wed, Oct 20 3:54 PM

Caller ID

Mail

Prv Purch

Scheduler

Purchases Program Title

183 6 PM 1:47 Today

Program Title 2

Program Title 3

< Enter a new event here >

120 8 PM 0:30 Today

18 8:30 PM 0:30 Today

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events. A small arrow at the top or bottom of the event list indicates that there

are additional events.

Once you have highlighted the event you wish to set or edit, press SELECT. You

will be prompted with a pop-up menu. If you choose the scheduling option, the

digital satellite receiver will turn on (if necessary) and tune to the specified

channel at the correct date and time. If the Schedule to Tape option is provided

and is chosen, and you have successfully completed the VCR setup procedure,

the digital satellite receiver will allow recording of the event. To remove a

previously scheduled event, select the Delete option. If you inadvertently

pressed , select Cancel.

After choosing a scheduling option, a pop-up panel appears for channel

selection. You can enter the desired channel using either the number buttons on

the remote control or the and or and .

After specifying a channel, press the button or select OK when you are

ready to continue.

Next, enter a Start time using either the number buttons on the remote control or

the and buttons. Press to continue.

You then must specify whether the time you entered is AM or PM (or N for

noon, or M for midnight if the time specified is 12:00) using the and

buttons. To continue, press .

Using the same procedure as setting the start time, set the program Duration as

hours and minutes. As before, use to advance to the Frequency column.

The Frequency column is very versatile. Using the and buttons, you can

specify when, or how often, the event occurs. Your choices are: Today,

Tomorrow, Every Mon, Every Tue, Every Wed, Every Thu, Every Fri, 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 will be set automatically. Events can be scheduled up to eleven

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months in advance. Once you have set the Frequency, use the ?? button to

advance.??

Review your settings and choose OK. Otherwise, choose Cancel to delete the

edits made to this event.

Mail The CHECK MAIL feature of the digital satellite receiver enables DIRECTV to

notify you about important information, upcoming special events, offers, and

other promotional programming.

When new messages are received, a “new mail” icon 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 Check Mail button, the advisory message at the bottom

of the screen indicates if there are any messages to read. If there are, you can

press SELECT to access the CHECK MAIL screen.

Message – The Message button will allow you to cycle through multiple

messages if more than one piece of mail is available. Highlight the Messages

button and use the to step through the messages.

Page – Use the CHANNEL (CH) button on the remote control to cycle through

the pages of a multi-page message.

Erase – The Erase button permanently removes a message from your mailbox.

Once a piece of mail has been erased, it cannot be retrieved. Messages will self-

erase if they become outdated or if space is needed to hold newer incoming

messages.

Using Purchases The PURCHASE screen displays recently viewed and advanced purchased

pay-per-view events. You can choose between Purchase History and upcoming

Purchases by selecting PURCHASES or PRV PURCHASES.

For each purchase, the event channel, title, start date and time, and cost is listed.

If there are more events than can fit on the screen, use the button or advance

a page at a time using (CH) to view them

CHECK MAIL Sun, Apr 22 5:24 PM

Caller ID

Mail

Prv Purch

Scheduler

Purchases

Watch TV

Main Menu

Message

Read Message

Erase 1 of 3 Page 2

Second page of e-mail message text...

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Purchases The Purchases pane shows your upcoming pay-per-view selections.

Prv Purchases

The Previous Purchases pane shows recently viewed pay per view events that

will be or have been charged to you. You will not see events you purchased but

later canceled, or cancelable events that were purchased but which the digital

satellite receiver never tuned to, will not appear. Events that were ordered by

directly calling DIRECTV will also not appear on this list. You cannot remove

events from this list.

You will see the event channel, title, the start date and time, and the cost for each

purchase. There may be more events than can fit on the screen. You can access

these by using the ? button or ? button.

If you need to discuss an event with DIRECTV, highlight the questioned event

and press INFO. Additional information will be displayed.

Upcoming Purchases The Purchases screen displays PPV events you have purchased but not yet

viewed, or purchased but never viewed. Events that were ordered by calling

DIRECTV will not appear on this list. You will see the event channel, title, the

start date and time, and the cost for each purchase.

There may be more events than can fit on the screen. You can access these by

using the button or button.If you would like to cancel an event, highlight the

event in question and press CLEAR. A pop-up panel will be displayed where

you may be given the opportunity to cancel your purchase. You may not be able

to cancel some events.

PURCHASE HISTORY Mon, Apr 23 7:54 PM

Caller ID

Mail

Prv Purch

Scheduler

Purchases

Watch TV

Main Menu

Theres Something About Mary

1/12 9:00PM 102 $2.99

WBA Lightweight Championship

2/12 8:00PM 140 $29.99

Garth Brooks: Live in Concert

3/25 10:00PM 101 $29.99

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Preferences By changing the various options on the PREFERENCES screen, you can

customize the satellite receiver to operate in the way that best suits your needs.

You can access the PREFERENCES screen at any time and as often as you like

to change any of these settings. These changes will not harm your system.

Advanced

When you select Advanced, the ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen will be

displayed. Here, you can also reset all options to the factory default settings.

MultiColor

The MultiColor option allows you to choose whether or not programs in the

on-screen guide will be color coded to indicate their category. When enabled,

programs that are movies will appear on a rose background, sports on a green

background, and news on a brown background. All other program categories

will continue to appear on a blue background.

Chan. Tags

The Chan. Tags option will influence only the appearance of the PROGRAM

GUIDE styles. With this control, you may choose whether the channel tags will

appear as channel numbers and call signs or as network logos.

Chan. Sort

By default, “Channel Sort Option” is set to Number. This numerically lists

channels in the program guide. Setting this option to Name will display

channels in alphabetical order.

Note: NOTE: If you sort the channels by Name, please take note. Using the

and buttons to step through the channels will appear to change channels a

random order when, in fact, the channels are sorted and tuned to in alphabetical

order.

GUIDE PREFERENCES Wed, Apr 11 12:25 AM

Watch TV

Theme

Options

Class

TTune

Times

Main Menu

Fav List

Fav Setup Picture In Guide

Multi-Color

Factory Defaults

Guide Style

Channel Sort

Filters

Color Scheme

Translucency

Large

Numeric

Temporary

Satin

Heavy

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Scheme

The SCHEME pop-up menu enables you to select a color scheme for the

on-screen guides and menus.

Audio

The DEFAULT AUDIO pop-up menu enables you to specify the audio track for

programs you watch. While English is the default audio, you may choose an

alternate audio track. If your chosen audio track is available for the program,

you will hear it. Otherwise, you will hear will be the primary audio track in

which the program produced.

Language

The LANGUAGE option enables you to specify the language in which menus

and messages are displayed. While English is the default language, you may

choose Spanish. Be aware that program titles and descriptions will continue to

be in English since that text is broadcast.

Filters

The default setting for Filters is “Temporary.” With a setting of “Temporary,”

each time you leave the on-screen guide, all filters other than Channel List will

reset (all categories and complete class). If you change the Filters setting to

“Persistent,” any filtering that you should happen to do will survive exiting the

on-screen guide and be in effect for the OneLine Guide and even later when

returning to the on-screen guide at a later time.

Advanced Preferences

The ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen

The ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen contains options that are less likely

to require changes once they are set. Most users will not make any changes to

this screen. This screen also provides a means to reset all preference options to

the factory defaults.

Receiver ID

Someday, you may choose to get a second digital satellite receiver. If both

receivers are in the same room or if you are using an RF remote control or a

remote control extender, you may experience interference between signals. To

avoid this “cross talk,” simply highlight the Receiver ID button and press

on the remote control to be used for that specific digital satellite receiver.

Remember to set your remote control to the desired code first. For information

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regarding changing the remote control code, see the chapter “Programming

Your Remote Control.”

Screen Ratio

Screen Ratio 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 setting to the 16:9

option. While setting this option to the wrong format will not harm your TV, it

may cause a distorted picture.

Channel Lock

The Channel Lock setting provides a way for you to set your digital satellite

receiver to permanently stay on a specified channel. When the setting is

anything other than “- - - -” the digital satellite receiver will always power up on

that channel and will ignore any attempts to change the channel. To allow

channel changing to function again, set this option back to “- - - -.”

Input button

The Input button option allows you to enable or disable the functionality of the

button on your remote control. This is useful if you are not using the local

TV pass through capability of your digital satellite receiver and want to avoid

getting a snowy picture from inadvertent presses of the button. Note that

the pass through capability happens automatically when the digital satellite

receiver is powered off.

Using Locks and

Limits

The LIMITS screen provides settings to help you control the viewing

restrictions of DIRECTV® programming. These limits, when accompanied by

the CHANNEL LISTS, put a great degree of control in your hands. For the TV

Timer, Rating and Spending limits to be enforced, the digital satellite

receiver must be locked, as described earlier in this chapter.

The LIMITS screen

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TV Timer

The TV TIMER screen

When you select TV Allow, the TV TIMER

screen will be presented. If your receiver

is locked, you will need to enter your

passcode to access this screen.

From the TV TIMER screen you can

specify the hours that DIRECTV®

programming can be viewed on your

receiver. This is done by highlighting

each of the days you wish to control and pressing . After selecting a day of

the week, you can set an acceptable start and end viewing period or a total

viewing duration.

Max Rating 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

programming. The LIMITS screen

leaves this choice and control up to

you.

Highlight the Max Ratings button and

press to display the MAX

RATING pop-up menu where you set the limit. When the digital satellite

receiver is locked, the passcode must be entered to change the ratings limit.

Determine the highest allowable rating for your family and highlight it. 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 Lock All or

Allow All instead of setting a specific limit.

Max Spending Pay per view access enables you to

purchase special, limited-broadcast

events such as sporting events and

movies. You can set the maximum

purchase price on a per-event basis. To

change the displayed limit, highlight the

Max Spending button and press

to display the SPENDING LIMIT

pop-up panel. When the digital satellite

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receiver is locked, the passcode will be needed to change the ratings limit.

Use the number buttons on the remote control to set the limit or use the and

buttons to increase or decrease each digit. Use the and buttons to highlight

the digit that you want to change. The maximum limit is $655 per event.

Highlight OK and press to confirm the entered amount.

Lock/Unlock When you first receive your satellite system, it will be unlocked; (i.e., no limits

or restrictions are in effect). To enforce the limits (spending, ratings, and

“Family” 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.

Note: Once the satellite receiver is locked, only existing Family list channels will

be accessible. If the Family list does not have channels on it, no channels can be

viewed without first unlocking the satellite receiver. To avoid this inconvenience,

verify the contents of the Family list before locking the satellite receiver.

How to lock the system

The LOCK pop-up panel

When the Lock button is selected, the LOCK SYSTEM pop-up panel is

displayed. Use the and buttons or the remote control number buttons to

enter a four-digit passcode of your choosing. If you enter the code using the

number buttons, you will not see the numbers appear on the screen. After

entering a four-digit passcode, highlight and select OK to proceed. Otherwise,

choose Cancel to cancel the locking process.

If you continue, you will be asked to confirm the code by entering it again in the

same fashion as before. Once again, highlight and select OK to proceed.

Otherwise, choose Cancel.

Once OK has been selected, the digital satellite receiver is locked. You will need

code whenever you wish to unlock or override the lock. The button used to lock

your system is now used to unlock your receiver. A lock symbol appears at the

top of every menu screen to remind you that the digital satellite receiver is

locked.

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Unlocking the system

The UNLOCK pop-up panel

To remove the lock and its

restrictions, highlight the Unlock

button and press SELECT.

When the SYSTEM UNLOCK

pop-up panel appears, you can use

the and buttons or the remote

control number buttons to enter the

four-digit passcode that you used to

lock the digital satellite receiver earlier. If you enter the code using the number

buttons, you will not see the numbers appear on the screen.

After entering the passcode, highlight and select OK. Once the digital satellite

receiver has been unlocked, all limits and restrictions are removed!

Otherwise, choose Cancel to keep the lock in effect.

If you forget your four-digit code, you must call DIRECTV for assistance.

Temporarily Overriding

the Lock

The OVERRIDE LOCK pop-up panel on menus

There are times you may wish to temporarily remove the restrictions imposed

by locking. You can do this without unlocking the digital satellite receiver.

When you press , when prompted, the OVERRIDE LOCK pop-up will be

displayed. It looks and navigates just like the SYSTEM UNLOCK pop-up.

Note: Once the correct four-digit code is entered, the digital satellite receiver

will remain unlocked until you power the digital satellite receiver off. At that

time all locks and limits will be enforced again.

Remember that when the digital satellite receiver is locked, only channels

in the Family list can be viewed. This means that even though a channel

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appears on the Fav. A, B, C, or All Channels list, the selected channel must also

be on the Family list in order to see or hear it.

For the Family List limit to be in force, the digital satellite receiver must be

locked. Locking is described earlier in this chapter. When the system is locked

the passcode will be needed to modify the settings of the channel lists.

Setting up a VCR VCR setup text

The VCR SETUP screen provides access to the settings that will allow the

digital satellite receiver to communicate the record and stop commands to your

VCR.

Brand

Search through the various brands of VCRs that are supported using the and

buttons. Related brands that share the same control codes may be suggested.

You may want to experiment with these if you are having difficulty finding a

functioning code under your VCR’s own brand name.

Code

More than one code may be assigned to your brand of VCR. Try each of the

codes offered by using CHANNEL (CH) SELECT button to step through each

code. Alternate between this procedure and testing the code.

Test (Record/Stop)

The testing function allows you to verify that the specified brand and code will

control your VCR. To run the test, the VCR Control cable must be properly

attached, a recordable tape must be in the VCR and the VCR powered on.

Use the front panel of the digital satellite receiver, rather than the remote

control, when testing the codes. This is because signals coming from the remote

control at the same time as signals coming from the VCR Control cable could

give unreliable test results.

Be sure to test both the Record and the Stop commands, which are necessary for

successful taping capability. If either Record or Stop fails to function, try other

Codes associated with your VCR brand. If you are unsuccessful in the test

VCR SETUP Wed, Oct 20 3:54 PM

Test

Upgrade

Prefs

New Card

Watch TV

VCR

Install

Signal

Main Menu

Admiral

Stop

1 of 1

Brand

Record

Features

Test

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process after trying all available codes, recheck your VCR Control cable

connections and IR emitter placement.

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Using WatchWord WatchWord allows to you search using specific words that appear in program

titles or descriptions.

The WATCHWORD setup screen is used to specify up to eight different words

that can be used to identify programming of interest to you. While the digital

satellite receiver is in standby mode the program titles and descriptions in the

guide will be searched. Programs which contain matching words, will be

included in the WATCHWORD on-screen guide.

Note: Note: For the WatchWord Guide to have the opportunity to find programs

with matching words, your digital satellite receiver must be turned off for a period

of time. It is recommended that you allow your system to look for your words while

you sleep or when you are at work. It cannot search for words while it is turned on.

(Is this still a true statement??)

Highlighting one of the eight choices and pressing will initiate a pop-up

panel where you can define a search word. If “CAGNEY” and “ALIEN” were

specified, the “CAGNEY” search word might find movies in which James

Cagney performed in, as well as the TV series “Cagney and Lacey.” The

WATCHWORD SETUP Wed, Apr 11 3:45 PM

Watch TV

Setup

Result

Main Menu

Search for words in the Title and Descriptions

of programs in the Program Guide.

rodeo

casino

tropical

Roberts

Empty

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“ALIEN” search word might find the movie “Aliens” as well as any program

which includes the word “alien” in the description. Partial words work as well.

Entering the desired words is easy using the pop-up buttonboard. You can

highlight the desired letter using the buttons. Press SELECT to enter the

letter. Once the word in entered, choose OK.

Using alternate

services

The digital satellite receiver can support alternate audio services. To determine

if the services are available for a particular program, look for their icons below

the date and time in the Information Banner or on the on-screen guide. To access

these services when available press the button on the remote control.

The Alternate Services banner will appear at the bottom of the screen.

Audio Once you have selected the Audio button you can use the CHANNEL button to

step through the audio tracks offered for the current program.

To choose the highlighted language, press SELECT. On occasion an audio track

may be offered that is not being broadcast. If this is the case, you will hear either

unchanged audio or silence.

Changing channels restores the audio track to the one that is specified on the

PREFERENCES screen. See the DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver’s Menu

System chapter to set the default audio.

Digital Audio Once you have selected the Digital Audio, use the CHANNEL button to step

through the audio tracks for the current program. For programs that are offered

in Dolby Digital® the icon appears with the audio track title for Dolby Digital

programming. The "Same as Audio" option is always available.

To choose the highlighted digital audio, press SELECT. Occasionally, an audio

track may be offered that is not being broadcast. If this is the case for the

selected track, you will hear either unchanged audio or silence.

Changing channels will restore the audio track to the one that is specified on the

PREFERENCES screen. See the DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver’s Menu

System chapter for information on setting the default audio.

WATCHWORD SETUP Wed, Apr 11 3:45 PM

Watch TV

Setup

Result

Main Menu

Search for words in the Title and Descriptions

of programs in the Program Guide.

rodeo

casino

tropical

Roberts

Empty

Cancel

Clear

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

A B C D E F G H I J

K L M N O P Q R S :

T U V W X Y Z . / ?

!@# $ % -- &*( )

Del

WatchWord Entry

1234567890

Q W E R T Y U I O P

A S D F G H J K L :

Z X C V B N M . / ?

!@# $ % -- &*( )

Del

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Programming the remote control - Draft A.03 4

This chapter explains how to program your remote control to work with the

other components in you home entertainment center using the Maufacturer’s

device codes. Using the remote control on page XX also explains how to use

the remote control to operate and additional satellite receiver, identfy stored

codes, and use AUX to control other components in your system.

How program your

remote control

This section describes two ways to program your remote control to work with

your TV, VCR, a/v receiver, and other components in your home entertainment

system. These methods are code scanning and code entry.

Code scanning may be more time-consuming, but you don’t have to use the

manufacturer’s control codes in table XX to program your remote control.

Using the code entry method may be quicker, but you will need to find the codes

assigned to each of your components in the table.

1. Keep you remote control aimed at the component you want to use.

2. Hold down the appropriate device button (TV, for example) then press the

MUTE button for a full second.

3. Release both buttons.

4. The device button (in this case, TV) will glow and remain lit. If the button

does not illuminate, repeat steps 1–3.

5. Use either programming method described below.

Code scannning Repeatedly tap the top part of the CH (Channel) button. Continue to step

through the codes until the component turns off, indicating you have found the

correct code for that component. If you inadvertently pass a code that responds,

or realize that you might not hat been aiming the remote contol at the

component, tap the lower part of the CH button to step backward through the

codes. Press the remote control’s POWER button to verify the proper code.

Press the device button again to lock in the code.

Code Entry Refer to Table XX on page XX. Find the three-digit code or codes for the type

and brand of the component you want to control from table XX. If several codes

are listed, try each to find the one that works best. Press the device button again

to lock in a code. Press the remote control’s POWER button to verify the proper

code.

MUTE

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Television brands and remote control codes

TV Code(s) TV Code(s) TV Code(s)

Admiral 072 081160 161 Jensen 013 Realistic 007 019 043 047

AMark 112 143 JVC 038 001 083 034 Runco 072 130

Akai 070 146 KEC 043 Sampo 070 004 058

Amstrad 052 Kenwood 070 001 Samsung 101 004 050 089 105160 127 143 133

Anam 043 054056 080 112 131 Kloss 002 059 Sanyo 007 020 053 057 082

AOC 070 004 058 112 KMC 043 Scott 004 028 043 048 143

Audiovox 076 120 KTV 043 143 154 070 Sharp 081 004 014 019 022 028 143 029

Blaupunkt 088 Kuehn 722 Siemens 088

Bruette 572 Lodgenet 072 Signature 072

Candle 070 002003 004 Logik 072 Sony 001 085 126 166 079

Capehart 058 Lauxman 004 Soundesign 028 003 004 043

Cetronic 043 LXI 007 015052 081 160 Spectricon 112

Citizen 070 002 003 004 043 101 103 143 Magnavox 003 004 022 059 060 061 063 0 64 070094

127 160 164 SSS 004 043

Classic 043 Marantz 070 164 Supre Macy 002

Concerto 004 Matsui 164 Sylvania 070 003 059 060 063 064 127 160 164

044

Contec 043 050 051 Memorex 004 007 072 Sylvester 917

Coronado 143 Metz 088 Symphonics 194 052

Craig 043 054 191 MGA 024 070004 024 028 042 Tandy 081

Crown 043 143 Minerva 088 Tatung 056 062

Curtis Mathes 070 101143 004 Hughes 024 004040 042 028 146 Technics 034 080

CXC 043 MTC 070 004 062 101 Techwood 004

Daewoo 076 103 004 016 043 114 120 127 143

128 136192 044 NAD 015 025 Teknika 002 003 004 024 028 043 072 101 143

Daytron 004 143 NEC 070 040 016 056 024 130 134 019004 Telerent 072

Dynasty 043 Nikei 043 Tera 173

Dynatech 062 Onking 043 Tmk 004

Electrohome 024 076 120 143 Onwa 043 Toshiba 015 030 007 040 062 101

Emerson 004 005 028 043 047 048 050 051 076

120 143151 153 154 155 070 096191 Optonica 019 081 Universal 008 009

Fisher 007 057 Panasonic 034 080056 164 Video

Concepts 146

Funal 028 043 Philco 164 070003 059 060 064 004 056 063 024 Vidtech 004

Futuretech 043 Philips 164 093 038 005 059 127 070 003004 Wards 004 019 064 008 009 028 060 061 063

072 074 143 164 165

GE 160 165 161 070 008 009 034 056 073

074 130155 167 004 145 Pioneer 025 070 004 018 023190 Westinghouse 076 120

Goldstar 004 106 110 112 119 127 143 193 Portland 004 143 065 Yamaha 004 070

Hall Mark 004 Proscan 160 161 167 145 065 York 004

Hitachi 011 004 009 010 012 023 075 143 007

072 Proton 004 058 131 143 171 173 Yupiteru 043

Infinity 164 Quasar 034 056 080 164 Realistic 007 019 043 047

JBL 164 Radio Shack 004 019 043 127 143 Zenith 072 073 095 103

JCPenney 070 004 008 009 024 030 065 101 160

143 156 RCA 160 161 156 165 065070 004 023 024 056

074 152167 145 Zonda 112

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VCR Brands and remote control codes

AUX brands and remote control codes

VCR Code VCR Code VCR Code

Aiwa 034 Magnavox 067 031 034 041 068 154 160 064 Sharp 031 054 053

Akai 016 043 046 124 125 142 146 Marantz 067 069 031 067 012 023 Soundesign 034

Ampro 072 Marta 101 Shintom 013

Anam 031 Matsui 027 030 Signature 031 059 034 067

Audio

Dynamics 012 023 039 043 MEI 031 Sony 034

Brooksonic 035 037 044 129 152 Memorex 102 101 003 010 014 031 034 053

072 139 134 STS 010 034

Canon 028 031 MGA 045 046 059 Sylvania 039 043 023

Capehart 108 Minolta 013 156 Symphonic 034 039 043 023

Craig 003 040 135 Hughes 059 061 046 051 142 013 045 162 Tandy 031 070

Curtis Mathes 031 041 156 MTC 034 040 Tatung 031 019 034 101

Deawoo 117 119 005 116 007 010 065 108

110 112 Multitech 024 034 Teac 006

Daytron 108 NEC 012 023 043 048 039 Technics 112 008 131 047 059 082 013 042

Dimensia 156 Nordmende 043 Teknica 040 101

DBX 012 023 039 043 Optonica 053 054 TMK 040

Dynatech 034 053 Panasonic 070 133 031 066 161 Toshiba 012

Electrohome 059 Pentax 013 031 063 156 Totevision 012 046 034 141

Emerson 006 029 035 025 027 034 036 037

046 101 129 131 138 017 031 044

152 157 153

Philco 031 034 067 Unitech 040

Fisher 003 008 009 010 Philips 031 067 034 101 054 071 Vector

Research 003 013 024 031 034 040 053 054

017 131

Funai 034 Pilot 101 VideoConcepts 012 043 034 039

GE 031 072 144 147 063 151 107 109

156 126 Pioneer 021 013 048 Videosonic 072 080 056 048 034 101 058

Go Video 040 132 136 Portland 108 Wards 034

Goldstar 101 123 012 013 114 Quartz 002 014 Yamaha 013

Harman

Kardon 012 045 Quasar 070 133 161 031 066 Zenith 031 059 034 067

Hitachi 004 026 034 063 137 150 156 Radio Shack 123

Instantreplay 031 RCA 107 109 144 147 151 013 041 034

040 156 031 140

JCL 031 Realistic 003 008 010 014 031 034 040 053

054 101

JCPenny 012 013 040 101 156 066 Rico 058 078

Jensen 043 Salora 014

JVC 048 050 043 130 060 012 031 150

055 158 Samsung 102 040 032 104 107 109 112 113

115 120 122 125 159

Kenwood 014 034 047 048 023 Sansui 043 048 135 022

Lloyd 034 Sanyo 003 010 102 007 014 134

LXI 034 003 009 017 Scott 017 037 044 129 131 112 159

Magin 040 Sears 003 008 009 010 013 014 017 081

101

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AUX Code(s) AUX Code(s) AUX Code(s)

Audio

Access 095 Jerrold 141 RCA 109 213 166

Adcom 146 149 227 244 JVC 112 198 252 Realistic 103 122 123 124 172 174 177 179

180 194

Amc 082 083 084 Kenwood 096 104 119 125 148 151 163 171

173 242 Rotel 204 218 239

Arcam 100 Krell 223 Sansui 196 214 126 139 075 197

Audio File 093 098 Lexicon 215 250 Sanyo 157 129

Audio

Techinica 221 Luxman 066 071 120 134 205 206 229 Samsung 068

Aiwa 111 114 117 156 170 199 203 219

231 241 254 LXI 123 177 Scientific

Atlanta 143

Akal 181 233 Magnavox 126 162 185 186 224 228 Scott 180 190

Anam 180 Marantz 074 091 105 126 128 139 155 162

164 186 232 Sharp 096 125 151 161 169 182 193

Bose 064 137 219 McIntosh 251 Sherwood 089 127

B&K 150 152 Mondial 069 070 077 225 226 Sony 097 117 147 183 200 253 237 238

188 192 080 063 243

Carver 013 091 098 107 126 129 160 163

164 220 245 249 MCS 108 178 Soundesign 135

Casio 076 Hughes 253 Soundstrea

m197

Clarion 151 169 Meridian 013 067 SSI 130

Denon 101 133 191 202 208 246 247 NAD 128 Starcom 141

Englightened

Audio 078 153 Nakamichi 072 212 234 235 Symphonic 124

Fisher 107 129 157 163 176 Niles 236 3M 217

Fosgate

Audionics 113 228 248 Onkyo 079 094 115 116 207 209 211 255 Teac 102 159 180 062

GE 216 123 Optimus 121 125 140 181 Technics 131 143 184 145 187 200 202 208

165

Goldstar 110 Panasonic 131 144 187 200 Toshiba 175

Harmon

Kardon 073 195 248 249 Parasound 085 086 090 Wards 163

Haital 119 Philips 136 186 126 197 Yamaha 092 120 166 240 125 169 065 216

JCPenny 109 154 178 Pioneer 087 093 132 138 210 165 168 189

195 201 081 230 Zenith 222 061

Jesen 099 Quasar 131 187

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information

FCC Rules Compliance This equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules.

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 frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and the digital satellite receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

digital satellite receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications

Commission, helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference

Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,

Washington, DC.

To meet FCC requirements, only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals,

printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this device.

Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and

TV reception.

To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables are required to connect the device to a

personal computer, peripheral, or other Class B certified device.

Part 68 compliance 1. The FCC has established Part 68 of the FCC Rules, which permit this device to be

directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are used for these

connections. This equipment should not be used on coin lines or party lines.

2. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone

network; this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be

determined and until repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone

company may temporarily disconnect service.

3. The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and

procedures; if such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the

telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes. You will be

advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

4. If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to

their lines, inform them of:

•the telephone number towhich this unit is connected.

•the ringer equivalence number (REN) from the label located on the bottom of

the equipment.

•a Universal Service Order Code (USOC) RJ11 jack is required for this

equipment.

•the FCC registration number from the label located on the bottom of this

equipment.

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Questions & Answers - Draft A.03 47

Questions & Answers - Draft A.03 A

Questions? Did we forget to tell you something? Many people, over time, have

questions about their satellite system. We have compiled the most common of

these questions and the answers in this appendix. We hope they help!

QI had a signal but now I am getting a message “Searching for satellite

signal. To access related utilities, press .” What happened?

ARain clouds and snow can affect the satellite signal reception. This loss of

signal is temporary. Also check for new growth on trees and bushes that

could be blocking the signal. One other possibility is that the wind or

someone has moved the satellite dish antenna.

QWhy can’t I control my TV?

ABefore you can control your TV, VCR, or any other device, besides your

digital satellite receiver, you must program your remote control to match

your different devices. See the chapter, “Programming Your 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 are good.

QMy digital satellite receiver does not respond when I press keys. What’s

wrong?

AMost likely, if the front panel keys work but the remote control doesn’t

work, try pressing the “SAT” key before trying to control the digital satellite

receiver. If that doesn’t work, press the “SAT” and “Mute” keys together

and try again. If that doesn’t work, or if the front panel keys don’t work

either, unplug your digital satellite receiver for 30 seconds, then plug it back

in. Since your digital satellite 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.”

QSome channels look good, while others freeze or indicate that no signal is

available. What’s wrong?

AThe most common causes for this behavior relate to an improperly

grounded satellite cable. Check the cable between your digital satellite

receiver and the satellite dish antenna. Confirm that RG-6 (not RG-59)

cable is used and does not exceed 100 feet in length. Longer cable runs

require amplification. This special amplifier is available from your dealer.

QHow can I watch one channel while recording another?

AWith only one digital satellite receiver, unfortunately, you can’t. Each

receiver can only decode one channel at a time.

QI’m getting a message to call some extension. Why?

AThere are many different reasons for this. If you want to watch the channel

that is displaying the message, call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV

(347-3288).

QWhy don’t I have an on-screen offer to purchase pay per view programs?

AThere are three possibilities; your digital satellite receiver must be

connected to a phone line and it is not, or DIRECTV doesn’t realize that

your phone line is connected or has disabled your ability to make on-screen

purchases. Call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288), for assistance.

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QCan I receive my local TV programs through my digital satellite receiver?

AThere are three ways to receive local programming:

If you are in an area where local programming is available via satellite and

have the proper satellite dish antenna, contact DIRECTV to arrange for the

necessary subscription package.

Install a traditional antenna (i.e. roof mounted, attic mounted or rabbit ears)

or “lifeline” cable TV.

Arrange for basic or “lifeline” cable service from your local cable company.

If you should select item 1 above, your local programming will appear in

the program guide just as any other channel. For options 2 or 3, connect the

local signal to the IN FROM ANTENNA on the back of your digital

satellite receiver. Use the key to switch between DIRECTV®

programming and local programming provided on the OUT TO TV

connector.

QIf I have questions about my satellite system or need to have it serviced,

who should I call?

AFor issues regarding your equipment, contact Hughes Consumer Care

Center directly at 1-800-274-8995. If you would like, call your dealer first.

They are most familiar with your installation and needs. Also, they are

likely to be local to you.

If you need assistance with your subscription, such as adding channels,

contact DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288).

QI think I set an event to record on my VCR, but when I played the tape

back nothing was there. What could be wrong?

AThere are several possible reasons for this. First, check that the VCR was

programmed correctly and left turned on and the input matches the output

from your digital satellite receiver. Confirm that you were authorized to tape

the chosen program.

QIWhy do I need to connect the satellite reciever to a telephone line?

AThe telephone connection is used by the satellite receiver report purchase

activity to DIRECTV.

QI picked up my telephone and it was making a hissing and squealing

sound. Why?

AYour digital satellite receiver was reporting any pay per view activity that

may have occurred. This happens very rarely and lasts for only a minute or

so.

QWhat if my question isn’t listed here?

ACall your dealer or Hughes Consumer Care Center at 1-800-274-8995. We

will do our very best to answer your questions.

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LIMITED WARRANTY Hughes Network Systems (HNS) provides the following limited warranty on this equipment.

This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, without

limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HNS shall not be liable for

damages in excess of the purchase price of the product less reasonable amount for use and wear, or for any

incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, or for any delays, loss of use,

time, profits, revenue or savings, any commercial loss, inconvenience, damage to buyer's or to other person's

property, arising from the use or inability to use the product, or otherwise for any failure to perform. HNS neither

assumes nor authorizes any customer care center or any other person or entity to assume any other obligation or

liability beyond that which is provided for in this limited warranty. No oral or written information or advice given by

HNS, its dealers, distributors, agents or employees, shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this

warranty.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations of

implied warranties, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to Purchaser.

This Limited Warranty gives specific legal rights to Purchaser, and Purchaser also may have other rights which

may vary from state to state.

PROVISIONS Your Hughes manufactured DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver, Satellite Dish Antenna, and Remote Control are

warranted against defects in materials, workmanship for parts and labor:

•The digital satellite receiver is warranted for two (2) years from date of purchase.

•The satellite dish antenna (including the LNB) is warranted for one (1) years from date of purchase.

•The remote control is warranted for ninety (90) days from date of purchase.

This limited warranty does not cover:

•a unit that has been modified

•damage from misuse, negligence, or accident

•any installation, or damages caused by installation

•shipments to HNS that are damaged in transit

•removal and reinstallation of equipment for repair

•loss of programming

•damage due to lightning (for example, power surges, nearby strikes)

•acts of God

•cost of shipping to HNS

•batteries or cables after installation

This limited warranty is not transferable and is valid only in the United States

SERVICE If you have any questions or encounter any problems, you may contact your authorized HNS dealer or call our

Customer Care Center, at 1-800-274-8995. To ensure prompt and efficient service, please have your model and

serial numbers handy. Space to note these numbers is provided inside the front cover of this manual. In the event

of repair or replacement, you will need these numbers, along with your bill of sale.

RETURN PROCEDURES In the event that your equipment must be repaired or replaced, you can:

•contact your authorized HNS dealer or call our Customer Care Center to find the authorized service center

nearest you.

•choose the “replace after receipt” option, whereby you must ship HNS your defective equipment and, once

your unit is received, a new or refurbished unit (at the sole discretion of HNS) will be shipped to you.

•choose the “advance replacement” option, whereby a new or refurbished unit (at the sole discretion of HNS)

will be shipped to you after you have provided an accepted credit card number for collateral purposes. Once

you receive the replacement part from HNS, return your defective equipment within the specified time period

to avoid being charged for the advanced part.

If the warranty on the equipment has expired, the Customer Care technician will provide you with an estimate of

the cost to replace the unit when the RMA is assigned.

PACKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

EQUIPMENT TO BE RETURNED

1. Call the Customer Care Center. The Customer Care technician will give you an RMA (Return Merchandise

Authorization) and a mailing address for returning your unit.

2. If you are returning the digital satellite receiver, please keep your access card and return only the digital

satellite receiver.

3. Pack the unit in the original box and packing material, if possible, or in other packaging that provides

adequate protection for shipping. Include your name and address, the model number, the serial number, and

a copy of the bill of sale.

4. Write: "Attention: RMA #" (the number given to you by the Customer Care technician) on the return shipping

label.

5. Insure the shipment for the full replacement value.

If the warranty on the equipment has expired, the Customer Care technician will provide you with an estimate of

the cost to replace the unit when the RMA is assigned.

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INSERT SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA CONSUMER INSTALLATION

PROCEDURES AND RELATED SOFTWARE MENUS HERE.

THIS APPENDIX WILL BE DELETED IF CONSUMER ANTENNA

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL.

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INSTALLATION

Polarization– This satellite receiver is equipped with a plug that will

fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug

defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit, contact your electrician

to replace your outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this plug

with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades

without blade exposure.

Power Sources– Operate this satellite receiver only from the type of

power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the

type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power

company.

Power-Cord Protection– Power-supply cords should be routed so

that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed

upon or against them, pay particular attention to cords at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the

product.

Overloading– Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or

integral convenience receptacles. This can cause a fire or expose you

to possible electric shock.

Ventilation– Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to

protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked

or covered. Never block the openings by placing the product on a bed,

sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place this product in a

built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless it is properly

ventilated, or you have followed the manufacturer’s instructions.

For electrical safety, power line operated equipment or

accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark

should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will

help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in

doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

Heat– The product should be situated away from heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

Accessories– To avoid personal injury or damage to the satellite

receiver, do not place the satellite receiver on any unstable cart, stand,

table, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Attachments– Do not use attachments unless recommended by

Hughes as they may cause hazards.

Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding– The outdoor satellite dish

antenna used to receive satellite signals and the cable used to connect

the satellite dish antenna to the indoor receiving unit are required to

comply with local installation codes and the appropriate sections of

the National Electric Code (NEC) and in particular Article 810-15,

which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving

equipment, as well as to Article 820-33, which specifies that the

satellite dish antenna cable ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry

as practical. These codes require proper grounding of the metal

structure of the outdoor satellite dish antenna and grounding of the

connecting cable at a point where it enters the house (or other

building). If you are having a professional installer perform the

installation, the installer must observer installation codes. This

manual contains instructions on how to make the installation in

compliance with the NEC. If additional local installation codes apply,

contact local inspection authorities.