Zenith DTV1080 manual

Operating Guide and W arranty Introduction Important Overview Setup and Connections Remote Control Initial Setup Basic Operation Advanced Program Guide TM Customization EZ Help High Definition (HD) Satellite Receiver DTV1080 [...]

1 206-3675 W ARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NOTE TO CABLE/TV/SA TELLITE DISH INST ALLER: This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system/satellite dish installer’ s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding an[...]

2 206-3675 1. Read Instructions Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the product. 2. Retain Instructions Keep all safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings Follow warnings on the product and in the operating guide. 4. Follow Instructions Follow all operating and use instructions. 5. Clean[...]

206-3675 3 13. Power -Cord Protection Route power -supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particu- lar attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is con- [...]

4 206-3675 16. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme care to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them mi[...]

5 206-3675 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. If HD viewing is prohibited due to copyright restric- tions, you would need to connect SD interfaces to view the program. With this receiver “Zenith DTV1080” and the proper sat[...]

Safety Warning Important Safety Instructions Important Information T able of Contents 1-1. A New W orld of Digital Entertainment 1-2. Main Features 2-1. Sending Signals 2-2. TV Signal Formats 2-3. Normal and Wide Format Signal 2-4. Audio Signals 2-5. On-Screen Display 3-1. Unpacking 3-2. Back Panel of the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver 3-3. General R[...]

7 206-3675 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 66 70 71 73 78 80 82 84 85 86 92 93 94 95 97 99 101 7. Advanced Program Guide  8. Customization 9. EZ Help Reference 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide  7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide  Screen 7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide  7-4. Selecting a Program [...]

8 206-3675 1-1. A New W orld of Digital Entertainment W elcome to the Zenith High Definition ( HD) Satellite Receiver , an advanced digital satellite receiver that showcases a new generation of digital entertainment. Different from conventional analog broadcasts, digital broadcasts allow you to enjoy superior quality video and audio right in your o[...]

9 206-3675 Ultimate Entertainment • A Wide V ariety of Programs Hundreds of channels are available from DIRECTV . • Advanced Program Guide  Instant access to over three-day program listings including over-the-air (NTSC, A TSC) and satellite. Ability to jump a day at a time. Ability to search and tune by program title, keyword and category . [...]

2-1. Sending Signals 10 206-3675 2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior qual - ity video and audio. The Zenith HD Satellite Receiver enables you to take full advantage of digital broadcasting. T o fully enjoy it, you need to understand the ways the program signals are sent. There[...]

11 206-3675 2-2. TV Signal Formats What makes HD digital signals (including SD signals) special is that they provide a high reso - lution and wide format, like a movie (16:9 TV aspect ratio). On the other hand, analog signals have the standard or normal format (4:3 TV aspect ratio). Thus, you receive programs with two distinct formats. Like a wide [...]

2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW 12 206-3675 2-3. Normal and Wide Format Signals When you view a picture with a wide (16:9) aspect ratio with 480i or 480p mode of display for- mat switch in the rear panel, the button changes the screen format in the cycle of Letterbox, Cropped, to Squeezed. When you view a picture with a normal (4:3) aspect ratio on a with 7[...]

13 206-3675 2-3. Normal and Wide Format Signals WHEN YOU SET THE DISAPL Y SWITCH TO HDTV (1080I/720P) Normal Choose when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV . Black bars will show at the left and right sides. Wide Choose when you want evenly stretch the width of a normal picture to fill a wide screen to fill[...]

2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW 14 206-3675 2-4. Audio Signals Dolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channels sub-woofer right speaker left speaker surround sound speaker surround sound speaker Digital Audio Signals The Zenith HD Satellite Receiver will be the focal center of your home entertainment system com- prising a variety of components, such as TV , DVD, VCR,[...]

15 206-3675 The analog audio outputs may be used to drive an external audio system. These stereo out- puts are activated by setting the Analog mode in the Audio menu to Stereo. If you set the Analog Mode to SAP (Second Audio Program), you can hear the program’ s dia- log in another language such as French or Spanish, if provided on the broadcast.[...]

2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW 16 206-3675 2-5. On-Screen Display Advanced Program Guide  The Advanced Program Guide  is an on-screen listing of current and future programs that are available from DIRECTV . The Zenith HD Satellite Receiver offers you a comprehensive pro- gram list that contains about programs with hundreds of channels, including anal[...]

17 206-3675 2-5. On-Screen Display EZ Help First, certain features and terminology used in the on-screen menus require your basic under - standing to fully utilize their capabilities. The Zenith HD Satellite Receiver provides a power - ful feature called “EZ Help” that describes highlighted menu item to help you understand the features. Press a[...]

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 18 206-3675 3-1. Unpacking Make sure you have received all these items listed below with the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver . DOLBY DIGITAL MENU EXIT GUIDE ENTER POWER 123 456 789 0 POWER DIRECTV VCR AUX TV DVD MUTE ENTER SIGNAL FREEZE FLASHBK CC/DATE MENU HELP RECORD STOP L CHAP R CHAP PAUSE REW PLAY FF EXIT GUIDE SURF INFO [...]

19 206-3675 3-1. Unpacking HD satellite receiver The Zenith HD Satellite Receiver is capable of receiving signals from the satellite dish, cable, and/or over- the-air antenna and sending the decoder signals into your TV . Remote Control In addition to the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver , the remote control can be programmed to control many other Zeni[...]

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 20 206-3675 3-2. Back Panel of the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver Zenith HD Satellite Receiver Model DTV1080 Rear Panel DISPLAY FORMAT A/V OUT2 A/V CALIB/EZ-LINK OUT1 PB PR[...]

21 206-3675 3-2. Back Panel of the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver Ant In Is used to connect an over -the-air or terrestrial antenna, your cable TV outlet, or cable box. Cable In Is used to connect a coaxial cable coming from your cable TV service outlet or cable box. Out to TV Provides an RF connection between the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver and the[...]

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 22 206-3675 3-3. General Recommendations Y ou can connect the HD satellite receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the following questions will determine the correct setup for you. - What type of antennas do you have? Satellite dish, cable, and/or over-the-air antennas. - What type of connectors does your TV[...]

23 206-3675 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - No Dish Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack of the HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. Cable TV wall jack DISPLAY FORMAT A/V OUT2 A/V CALIB/EZ-LINK[...]

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 24 206-3675 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Round Dish (Satellite A) Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 3. Co[...]

25 206-3675 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B) Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 3. Connect the “Jack 1” of the [...]

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 26 206-3675 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B, C) Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the HD Satellite Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 3. Conn[...]

27 206-3675 3-5. TV Connection - Analog TV TV Viewing 1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the HD satellite receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the “A/V OUT” jack on the HD satellite receiver to the “A/V IN” jack on your TV using RCA_type cables. DISPLAY FORMAT A/V OUT2 A/V CALIB/EZ-LINK OUT1 [...]

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 28 206-3675 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (Y/PB/PR type) TV Viewing 1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the HD Satellite Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the "COMPONENT OUT" jacks on the HD Satellite Receiver to the "COMPONENT IN" jacks of your TV usi[...]

29 206-3675 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (RGB type) DISPLAY FORMAT A/V OUT2 A/V CALIB/EZ-LINK OUT1 PB PR HD-Ready TV Cable TV wall jack Antenna Phone wall jack Multi-switch ANT .IN Y Pb Pr L R TV Viewing 1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the HD Satellite Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the &[...]

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 30 206-3675 3-6. VCR Connection DISPLAY FORMAT A/V OUT2 A/V CALIB/EZ-LINK OUT1 PB PR Cable TV wall jack Antenna Analog TV ANT .IN Y Pb Pr V L R L R IN ANT .IN ANT .OUT V L R OUT V L R IN VCR TV Viewing Refer to Section 3.5, ‘Connecting to TV’ VCR Recording 1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the HD satellite receiver[...]

31 206-3675 3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio System Dolby AC-3 Connection 1. Connect the “DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT” jack on the HD satellite receiver to the “SPDIF IN” jack on your Dolby Digital decoder using a digital audio cable. DISPLAY FORMAT A/V OUT1 A/V CALIB/EZ-LINK OUT2 SPDIF IN PB PR[...]

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 32 206-3675 3-7. Audio connection - Analog Hi-Fi System Hi-Fi System Connection 1. Connect the Left and Right "A/V OUT" jacks of the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver to the Left and Right "INPUT" jacks on your Hi-Fi audio system. DISPLAY FORMAT A/V OUT2 A/V CALIB/EZ-LINK OUT1 Analog stereo amplifier Audio ca[...]

4. ZENITH HD SA TELLITE RECEIVER OPERA TION 33 206-3675 4-1. Using the Front Panel of the HD satellite receiver Power T urns the HD satellite receiver on or off. Remote Control Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Menu Shows the main menu on the screen. Y ou can return to normal viewing by pressing the Exit button. Guide Displays the DIR[...]

4. ZENITH HD SA TELLITE RECEIVER OPERA TION 34 4-2. Using the Remote Control Power T urns the HD satellite receiver on and off. If your remote control is programmed to control other components such as VCR, DVD, etc., Power will turn the component on and off. If you want to control other components from different manufacturers, you must first pro- g[...]

35 206-3675 4-2. Using the Remote Control Mute Is used to temporarily turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound. V ol +/- Increase/decrease the sound level of the HD satellite receiver . CH +/- Scrolls the channels up or down while you are viewing a program, or scrolls the program list in the Guide menu page by page. Press and hold the b[...]

4. ZENITH HD SA TELLITE RECEIVER OPERA TION 36 4-2. Using the Remote Control Menu Brings up the main menu. Y ou can return to normal viewing by pressing the Exit button or pressing the Menu button again. Guide Brings up the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide  . Y ou can also access the Advanced Program Guide  via the main menu. Return to normal v[...]

37 206-3675 4-3. Programming the Remote Control The HD satellite receiver remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control that can be programmed to control most remote-controllable components of other manufacturers. 1. T est your remote control T o find out whether your remote control can operate a component without programming, turn on[...]

4. ZENITH HD SA TELLITE RECEIVER OPERA TION 38 206-3675 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components Brands Codes Akai 146 Amark 112 143 Ampro 167 073 Blaupunkt 088 Broksonic 035 Candle 002 003 004 Capehart 058 Citizen 002 003 004 043 101 103 143 Classic 043 Concerto 004 Contec 039 043 050 051 Coronado 143 Craig 043 054 Crown 043 143 Daewoo 004 0[...]

39 206-3675 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components Aiwa 034 Akai 146 043 046 124 125 142 016 Ampro 072 Audio dynamics 012 023 039 043 Broksonic 035 Canon 028 031 033 Capehart 018 Craig 033 040 135 Curtis Mathes 031 033 041 Daewoo 005 007 010 064 065 108 110 111 112 116 117 119 Daytron 108 DBX 012 023 039 043 Dynatech 034 053 Electrohome 059[...]

4. ZENITH HD SA TELLITE RECEIVER OPERA TION 40 206-3675 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components Goldstar 005 Luxman 017 NAD 014 Panasonic 003 015 036 046 RCA 004 T oshia 042 Hitachi 010 Marantz 002 021 028 030 032 035 Pioneer 007 016 020 023 024 026 033 037 047 Victor 006 039 JVC 006 039 049 050 ONKYO 008 009 025 040 041 Sharp 013 029 043 04[...]

5. INITIAL SETUP 41 206-3675 When you turn on the HD Satellite Receiver for the first time, you will be asked if you want to set up DIRECTV  Programming. T o proceed with this process, follow the instructions on the screen. You should complete all the answers once this initial setup process starts. This setup process will be displayed only once.[...]

42 206-3675 6-1. V iewing the Channel Banner 6. BASIC OPERA TION The Channel Banner appears whenever you tune to a new channel or press the Info button on the remote control while viewing a program. It displays channel and program information in the ban - ner shown at the top of the screen. When the Channel Banner is displayed, pressing “ DE ” [...]

43 206-3675 6-1. V iewing the Channel Banner Input Source Icon Indicates from which the current program signal is being received. The IRD can receive a signal from ANT , ANT/Digital, CABLE, CABLE/Digital or DIRECTV . Lock Icon Indicates that the lock system is activated. Alternate Audio DIRECTV  and A TSC channels sometimes provide multiple audi[...]

6. BASIC OPERA TION 44 206-3675 6-2. Channel Surfing The surf list appears on the TV screen when you press the Surf button on the remote control. It enables you to surf enables you to surf up to 50 favorite channels that were chosen in the Edit Channel section of the Setup menu. The surf list consists of the channel logos or channel num- bers. If t[...]

45 206-3675 6-3. Subscription to DIRECTV  Programming and ANT/CABLE-Only operation The Zenith HD Satellite Receiver is designed to receive signals from DIRECTV , ANT and /or CABLE. If you are a DIRECTV customer , you can enjoy all programming provided by DIRECTV . Y ou can also receive the analog and digital over-the-air broadcasts, with the ben[...]

46 206-3675 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide  7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  The Advanced Program Guide  , DIRECTV newly deployed electronic program guide system, con- tains schedule and program information for all DIRECTV  channels. The APG also provides local over -the-air channels information including both conventional analog and [...]

47 206-3675 7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide  Screen The on-screen guide maintains five different channel lists, each of which shows you only those channels and programs that belong to that channel list. The meaning and generation of each channel list is described below All Custom Surf Movies Sports The guide screen also provides two se[...]

7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  48 206-3675 7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide  The Advanced Program Guide  is operated based on a simple and straightforward “Highlight and Select” process. 1. Use “ D E FG ” on the thumbstick of your remote control to navigate the guide screen. 2. Press “ ” on the thumbstick to select o[...]

49 206-3675 7-4. Selecting a Program The top region of the guide screen displays the schedule and program information of the cur- rently highlighted program. Y ou can also see other detailed information about the program by pressing the Info button. When you select the hightlighted program by pressing “ ”, what happens or appears next depends o[...]

7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  50 206-3675 7-5. Getting More Information Pressing the Info button will display available additional information about the highlighted program. It includes actor and role relationships, original material, production studio, the date on which the program was first shown, and so on. T o display program details: 1. Move [...]

51 206-3675 7-6. Referring to EZ Help Y our basic understanding of certain features and terminology used in the APG will help you to fully enjoy the functionality of the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver . The receiver’ s unique feature called ‘EZ Help’ serves as an on-line snapshot user’ s manual. If you want to find out what the highlighted me[...]

7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  52 206-3675 7-7. Making a Remind List for Future Viewing If you want to view a program scheduled in the future, you can put that program on the Remind List so that a reminder message will appear right before the progam starts. T o schedule a future viewing : 1. Move the highlight to a future program you want to watch [...]

53 206-3675 7-8. Purchasing Pay Per View Programs If you subscribe to DIRECTV  programming, you may preview Pay Per View movies on channel 2000, the DIRECTV promo channel, determine if you would like to purchase them. T o purchase PPV programs: 1. Press “ ” on the thumbstick on the remote control to select the PPV program. The dialog box wil[...]

7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  54 206-3675 7-9. Searching Programs by Category Y ou can search for specific programs by their categories. The category information of each program is provided by the APG so that you can choose one of them to search for matching programs. Y ou can also set a search range to One Day or Three Days, (within 24 hours and [...]

55 206-3675 7-10. Searching Programs by Keyword Y ou can also search for programs by keyword that include the keyword in their program titles or credit titles such as actor/actress name, director name, etc. T o search programs by keyword: 1. Move the highlight to the KEYWORD in the guide menu. The Keyword Search screen will appear on the right side[...]

56 206-3675 8-1. The Structure of the On-screen Menus 8. CUSTOMIZA TION In this menu system, there are several hierarchies to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some menus go to and require further levels to be set. If you press the Menu button, only the first level of the menu system will[...]

57 206-3675 8-2. The Hierarchy of the On -Screen Menu DIRECTV SETUP AUDIO PREFERENCE LOCK SYSTEM Guide Remind List Future Purchase Purchase List Mail List Initial Setup EZ Channel Scan Manual Ch. Add Surf List/Ch. Edit EZ Hook-up Clock Digital Output Audio Mode Audio V ariable Audio Language TV Aspect Ratio Closed Caption Output Channel Out to TV D[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 58 8-3. Previewing the Remind List The Remind List shows the programs you have reserved in the Guide menu. Y ou may cancel any program in the list by selecting the program. A pop-up screen will ask if you want to cancel it. T o cancel a program in the Remind List: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-sc[...]

59 206-3675 8-4. Managing Program Purchases New Purchase Allows you to review upcoming DIRECTV  Pay Per View purchases. Y ou may cancel any programs that have not been viewed by selecting the program. A pop-up screen will ask you if you want to cancel the program. T o cancel a newly purchased program : 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Cont[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 60 206-3675 8-4. Managing Program Purchases Purchase List Shows you a list of past DIRECTV  Pay Per View purchases. Y ou can see each charge of the PPV programs you purchased and viewed. T o review programs in the Purchase List: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV [...]

61 206-3675 8-5. Checking the Mail Box The Mail Box keeps the messages that are sent from DIRECTV . For example, you may receive a message requesting your attention to a new service or special program offering. T o check the Mail Box: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV menu by pressin[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 62 206-3675 8-6. Initializing the System About Initial Setup Y our Zenith HD Satellite Receiver is capable of receiving three types of signals; over-the-air or terres- trial and DIRECTV programming (if you are a DIRECTV customer). Initial Setup lets you initialize your system to function properly with your dish antenna. Select Dis[...]

63 206-3675 8-6. Initializing the System Y our Location Provides the coordinates of elevation, azimuth, and tilt based upon your zip code. Elevation is the up/down angle of the dish. Azimuth is the side-to-side direction, while tilt is the circular rotation of the dish itself around the pointing axis. Full instructions for the installation of your [...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 64 206-3675 8-6. Initializing the System Signal Strength Shows you up to three signal strength bars for Satellite Networks A, B, and C, in order to help you adjust the dish to the correct position with the elevation, azimuth, and tilt values obtained from the Y our Location menu. While the maximum signal strength is 100, there wil[...]

65 206-3675 8-6. Initializing the System Channel Setup Searches for all channels available in a selected local area. Y ou can select two distinct areas by Zip code to view the channels being broadcast from both areas. This is useful if you live between two major broadcast centers and are capable of receiving signals from both. After this Channel Se[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 66 206-3675 8-7. Managing Channels EZ Channel Scan (Channel Search) Automatically finds all channels (both analog and digital) available through the antenna and cable inputs, and stores all the active channels in the channel list. Inactive or weak channels may not appear in the list. In that case, add missing channels manually in [...]

67 206-3675 8-7. Managing Channels Manual Ch. Add Manually adds a channel to your channel list without rescanning all the channels again. EZ Channel Scan may not pick up every channel that is available on Air and Cable. Therefore, it may be necessary for you to add channels manually using this feature. Y ou must enter the RF channel number to add t[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 68 206-3675 8-7. Managing Channels Edit Channel The default channel list is made in the EZ Channel Scan menu. Edit Channel allows you to create two other types of channel lists; custom list and surf list. A custom list can be created by toggling each chan - nel on or off with “ ” . Once a channel is highlighted, you will be ab[...]

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8. CUSTOMIZA TION 70 206-3675 8.8 EZ Hook Up Graphically depicts possible connection schemes on the HD satellite receiver to your dish antenna and other components. Since the connection that is best for you depends on your components, keep in mind that an alternative connection is also possible. T o see EZ Hook-up: 1. Press the Menu button on the R[...]

71 206-3675 8-9. Setting the Clock Clock (Auto) Enables adjustment of the time zone and activation of daylight savings time. Normally , your clock is set using signals transmitted by DIRECTV . T o set auto clock: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down by using “ D E ” on the thumbstick on th[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 72 206-3675 8-9. Setting the Clock Clock (Manual) Enables you to set the time manually in the ANT/CABLE Only Operation. T o set manual clock: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down by using “ D E ” on the thumbstick on the remote control. 3. Select the Setup menu by pressin[...]

73 206-3675 8-10. Setting the Audio Setting Digital Output If you are using an external audio system that supports Dolby Digital, select Dolby Digital audio mode. If you are using an external audio system that has a PCM only decoder , select PCM (Digital). If you are not using an external audio system, select OFF . An external Digital Output other [...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 74 206-3675 8-10. Setting the Audio PCM(Digital) Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) decoders support L/R stereo only . If selected, audio outputs are decoded and transmitted in PCM mode. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital, also known as AC-3 for Audio Coding 3rd Generation or “5.1” channel audio, is a coding technique that provides five ind[...]

75 206-3675 8-10. Setting the Audio Audio Mode Lets you choose the default audio mode when a program is broadcasting in analog format. When you view a program broadcast in mono, you will hear only mono sound, even though Stereo mode is set. When Second Audio Program “SAP” mode is set, the program’ s sec- ond audio program is broadcast in mono[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 76 206-3675 8-10. Setting the Audio Audio Language Allows you to hear a program in other languages if the program is broadcast in digital format. Y ou may select a language while you are viewing a program by selecting on option of the audio language box in the channel banner and pressing “ D E ” repeatedly to select the desire[...]

77 206-3675 8-10. Setting the Audio V ariable Audio Allows you to control the volume with the remote control of the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver . T o set Variable Audio: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down by using “ D E ” on the thumbstick on the remote control. 3. Select the Audio menu[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 78 206-3675 8-11. Choosing the Aspect Ratio When you view a picture with a wide (16:9) aspect ratio with 480i or 480p mode of display format switch in the rear panel, the button changes the screen format in the cycle of Letterbox, Cropped, to Squeezed. When you view a picture with a normal (4:3) aspect ratio on a with 720p or 1080[...]

79 206-3675 8-11. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Modes for viewing wide IMAGE (16:9) on a normal TV (4:3) DISPLA Y FORMA T SWITCH IN 480i OR 480p POSITION : Letter Box Use for a picture with an original 16:9 aspect ratio (in a wide format). Letterbox mode will shrink the picture to fill the screen, with black (or blank) bars appear - ing at the top and [...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 80 206-3675 8-12. Setting Closed Caption Lets you select a mode for displaying Closed Caption displays information, usually the pro - gram's dialog, at any position on the screen. T ext displays information, usually at the bottom position, and is used for a data service. T o set Closed Caption: 1. Press the Menu button on the[...]

81 206-3675 8-12. Setting Closed Caption Caption1 (CC1) CC1 is the primary caption service that synchronizes the captioning language with the sound, used by most broadcasters. The captioning is displayed in the same language as the program’ s dialog. Caption2 (CC2) CC2 is the special non-synchronous caption service that does not need to be in syn[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 82 206-3675 8-13. Setting Default Signal Out Output Channel Lets you choose the channel used to view your Zenith HD Satellite Receiver , either chan- nel 3 or , 4. Make sure your TV is set to the selected channel. T o set the channel number of the HD satellite receiver: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the[...]

83 206-3675 8-13. Setting Default Signal Out Out to TV -- Default Connection Lets you choose whether the OUT TO TV jack is connected to either the CABLE IN or ANT IN jack in standby mode. T o set the standby mode default signal source: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down by using “ D E ” [...]

84 206-3675 8-14. Setting the Digital TV Input Digital TV Input Y our Zenith HD Satellite Receiver is also capable of receiving a 8-VSB signal, if any, via digital cable. Before you move the hightlight in the sub menu, The dialogue box will pop up to make sure if you want to change the mode. After changing it, you should run “EZ Channel Scan” t[...]

85 206-3675 8-15. Running EZ Demo Shows you how to navigate through the on-screen menus of your Zenith HD Satellite Receiver . T o run EZ Demo: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down by using “ D E ” on the thumbstick on the remote control. 3. Select the Preference menu by pressing “ ” o[...]

86 206-3675 8-16. Setting Locks Lock System Lets you set up specific channels, ratings and spending limits through blocking schemes. Activates or disables all of the lock schemes previously set up. A password is required to gain access to this menu if the lock system is activated. Y ou can change the password by inputting a new password twice. T o [...]

87 206-3675 8-16. Setting Locks Block Channel Blocks any channels that you do not want to view or that you do not want your kids to watch. If you tune in a blocked channel, a black screen with a pop-up screen will appear . Y ou will have to enter the correct password to view the channel. Once you turn off your HD satellite receiver , Block Channel [...]

88 206-3675 8-16. Setting Locks Movie Rating Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limit so children cannot view certain movies. Y ou can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit applies only to movies shown on TV , not TV programs such as soap op[...]

89 206-3675 8-16. Setting Locks TV Rating for Children’ s Programs Keeps children from watching certain children's TV programs according to the ratings limit. This rating applies only to TV programs for children. Unless you block TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating – General menu, your children may view those program[...]

90 206-3675 8-16. Setting Locks TV Rating for General Programs Blocks TV programs that you and your family do not wish to watch, based on the rating scheme. T o block TV programs: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down by using “ D E ” on the thumbstick on the remote control. 3. Select the L[...]

91 206-3675 8-16. Setting Locks Spending Limit Sets the spending limit of each PPV program. After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the password to purchase a PPV program that costs more than your spending limit allows. The system will temporarily unlock the limit you previously set. Once the receiver is turned off an[...]

92 206-3675 8-17. T esting the System Checks the integrity of the DIRECTV System. If any problems are detected, a short message will be displayed. T o test the HD satellite receiver : 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down by using “ D E ” on the thumbstick on the remote control. 3. Select t[...]

93 206-3675 8-18. Upgrading Software Shows you the current software version. If DIRECTV plans to upgrade its software, you will be notified by a pop-up box on your TV screen and the pop-up box will ask you if you want to upgrade your system. T o upgrade the software in your Zenith HD Satellite Receiver: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Contro[...]

94 206-3675 8-19. Replace Card DIRECTV may issue you a replacement access card periodically , if you are a DIRECTV customer . This menu enables you to transfer information, such as the record of your purchases, from the old card onto a new one. The access card fits into the slot on the back panel of your HD Satellite Receiver . Once you proceed pas[...]

95 206-3675 9-1. EZ Help 9. EZ HELP The EZ Help feature is designed to let you understand each function of the Menu and Advanced Program in an easy and convenient way . When you navigate through the Menu and Advanced Program Guide  , press and hold the “ Help (?) ” button on your remote control if you want information about the highlighted i[...]

9. EZ HELP 96 206-3675 9-1. EZ Help The EZ Help is an on-line version of this Operating Guide. Y ou can review the major user inter- face features of the HD satellite receiver by navigating through a simple structure. It contains a brief overview of the Zenith HD Satellite Receiver , the use and programming of the remote control, a functional expla[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS 97 206-3675 INPUT FORMA TS (A TSC compliant) 1280 x 720 16:9 : 60P ,30P ,24P ,23.976P ,29.97P ,59.94P 1920 x 1080 16:9 : 60I,30P ,24P ,23.976P ,29.97P ,59.94I 640 x 480 4:3 : 60I,30P ,24P ,23.976P ,29.97P ,59.94P ,60P ,59.94I 704 x 480 4:3/16:9 : 60I,30P ,24P ,23.976P ,29.97P ,59.94P ,60P ,59.94I 59.94I T ransport MPEG2, ISO[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS 98 206-3675 AUDIO FEA TURES Dolby Digital (AC-3) Linear PCM Audio 20bit Analog output level 200mV RMS, 1 RCA color -coded jack Analog output level (Maximum) 3.0V RMS Frequency Response (+/- 1dB) 20-20kHz Digital outputs Optical, Coaxial Analog outputs 2 RCA (phono type)/color -coded jacks GENERAL Power Consumption 100Watts M[...]

99 206-3675 Zenith and DIRECTV are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If you have questions or difficulties that you cannot resolve using the tips in this troubleshooting section, consult your dealer or call DIRECTV at Digital TV Hotline(1-877-939-6484) for regarding to broadcasting and Zenith Customer Support at [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 100 206-3675 SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS A 4:3 Aspect ratio cannot be selected. A 16:9 Aspect ratio cannot be selected. The remote control is not respinding. The timer does not work. Y ou forget your password. - Aspect ratio depends on both the incoming program format and the dis- play format switch on the back panel. Once the switch for the[...]

Zenith, will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’ s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under nor- mal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of original consumer purchase. This warranty is available only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United State[...]

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