Zenith HD-SAT520 manual

© Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation Operating Guide | W arranty Model Number | HD-SA T520 | DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver[...]

206-3813 1 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. 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[...]

2 206-3675 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Equipment Classification : Part 15 TV Interface Device T y[...]

206-3813 CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MAN- UAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT . RET AIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety . Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will p[...]

4 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. In certain markets, access to local channels requires a DIRECTV ® [...]

Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T able of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 206-3813 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 67 71 72 74 75 80 82 84 86 87 88 94 95 96 97 99 101 7. Advanced Program Guide  8. Customization 9. EZ Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reference 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide  . . .[...]

7 206-3813 1-1. A New W orld of Digital Entertainment Welcome to the new DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver , an advanced HDTV/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 own h[...]

8 206-3813 Ultimate Entertainment • A Wide V ariety of Programs Hundreds of channels are available by subscription from DIRECTV . • DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide  Instant access to up to three days of program listings. Ability to jump a day at a time. Ability to search and tune by program title, key word and category . T echnical Flexibilit[...]

2-1. Sending Signals 9 206-3813 2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior qual- ity video and audio. The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver enables you to take full advan- tage of digital broadcasting. T o fully enjoy it, you need to understand the ways the program signals are sent[...]

10 206-3813 Signal Format Analog (NTSC) Digital (A TSC/DIRECTV) SD HD 2-2. TV Signal Format The digital TV standards allow several different formats. Broadcasters can choose between three formats: • 480p - The picture is 704 x 480 pixels, sent at 60 complete frames per second (480i is also possible). • 720p - The picture is 1280 x 720 pixels, s[...]

2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW 11 206-3813 2-3. Display Formats The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver provides several display formats. Display Format button in the front panel changes the display format in the cycle of 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, native, hybrid-1, hybrid-2, EZ DVI modes. In 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i modes, all input signal formats are con[...]

12 206-3813 2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals When you view a high definition picture(16:9) with 480i or 480p format setting, the ratio button on the remote control changes the wide mode in the cycle of Letterbox, Cropped, to Squeezed. When you view a standard definition picture(4:3) with 720p or 1080i format setting, the ratio button on the remo[...]

13 206-3813 2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW 2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals WHEN YOU SET THE DISPLA Y FORMA T 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 or gray bars will show at the left and right sides. Wide Choose when you want to evenly stretch the width of a normal pi[...]

14 206-3813 2-5. Audio Signals Dolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channels sub-woofer right speaker left speaker center channel speaker surround sound speaker surround sound speaker Digital Audio Signals The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver will be the focal center of your home entertainment system comprising a variety of components, such as TV , DVD,[...]

15 206-3813 The analog audio outputs may be used to drive an external Hi-Fi audio system instead of the TV speakers. These stereo outputs 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[...]

16 206-3813 2-6. On-Screen Display Advanced Program Guide  The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide is an on-screen listing of current and future programs that are available from DIRECTV . The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver offers you a com- prehensive program list that contains information about programs with hundreds of channels, including anal[...]

17 206-3813 2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW 2-6. On-Screen Display EZ Help First, certain features and terminologies used in the on-screen menus require your basic understanding to fully utilize their capabilities. The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver pro- vides a powerful feature called “EZ Help” that describes highlighted menu item to help you unde[...]

18 206-3813 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-1. Unpacking Make sure you have received all these items listed below with the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver . power display format info menu guide select exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 power sat vcr aux tv dvd mute signal sd/hd flashbk cc/date menu help record stop skip pause rew play ff exit guide surf info [...]

19 206-3813 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-1. Unpacking DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver The DIRECTV HD Receiver is capable of receiving signals from the satellite dish, cable, and/or over -the-air antenna and sending the decoder signals to your TV . Remote Control In addition to the DIRECTV HD Receiver , the remote control can be programmed to cont[...]

20 206-3813 3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver[...]

21 206-3813 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver Ant In Is used to connect an over -the-air or terrestrial antenna. 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 DIRECTV HD Receiver and the TV . Decoded[...]

22 206-3813 3-3. General Recommendations Y ou can connect the DIRECTV ® High-Definition 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 or VCR ha[...]

23 206-3813 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - No Dish Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. Cable TV wall jack Ante[...]

24 206-3813 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Round Dish (Satellite A) Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 3. Connect the “Jack 1” of [...]

25 206-3813 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B) Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 3. C[...]

26 206-3813 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B, C) Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 3. Connect the “Jack 1?[...]

27 206-3813 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-5. TV Connection - Analog TV TV Viewing 1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the “AUDIO OUT” and “VIDEO OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “A/V IN” jack on your TV using RCA-[...]

28 206-3813 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (Y/PB/PR type) TV Viewing 1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the “COMPONENT OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “COMPONENT IN” jacks of your TV using RCA-type cables. (The [...]

29 206-3813 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (RGB type) Phone wall jack HD-Ready TV Cable TV wall jack Antenna ANT .IN Y Pb Pr L R LNB Sat B LNB Sat C LNB Sat A Dish 5x4 Multi-switch Output TV Viewing 1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV using a co[...]

30 206-3813 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor with HDCP (DVI-HDTV type) TV Viewing 1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the “DVI-HDTV OUT” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “DVI-HDTV IN” jack of your TV using DVI-HDTV type c[...]

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 31 206-3813 3-6. VCR Connection Cable TV wall jack Antenna ANT .IN V L R IN VCR Phone wall jack LNB Sat B LNB Sat C LNB Sat A Dish 5x4 Multi-switch Output[...]

32 206-3813 3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio System Dolby AC-3 Connection 1. Connect the “DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT” jack on the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver to the “SPDIF IN” jack on your Dolby Digital decoder using a digital optical cable. (A digital optical cable is not supplied.) SPDIF IN[...]

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 33 206-3813 3-7. Audio connection - Analog Hi-Fi System Hi-Fi System Connection 1. Connect the Left and Right “AUDIO OUT” jacks of the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver to the Left and Right “INPUT” jacks on your Hi-Fi audio system.[...]

4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 34 206-3813 4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver Power T urns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off. Front Display Window Shows DIRECTV HD Receiver status: Current display output format, output type, and channel number . Remote Control Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. D[...]

4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-2. Using the Remote Control Power T urns the DIRECTV ® High-Definition 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 prog[...]

4-2. Using the Remote Control 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 but- ton to speed up and continue scrolling channels. Ratio Changes the picture aspect ratio. When you view a picture with a wide (16:9) aspect ratio in 480i or 480p for[...]

4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 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 viewing by pr[...]

4-3. Programming the Remote Control The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control that can be programmed to control most remote-controllable devices from other man- ufacturers. 1. T est your remote control T o find out whether your remote control can operate a component without programming. T ur[...]

4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 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 004 016 017 043 044 055 07[...]

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 Emerson 006[...]

4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 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 013 029 043 045 KENWOOD 001 013 029[...]

5. INITIAL SETUP CAUTION: Check your TV screen to determine the format required. The format must be set to appropriate mode using format button on the front panel. The on screen display or the pic- ture may not appear if the wrong format mode is selected. When you turn on the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver for the first time, you will be asked[...]

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 ” tog- gles bet[...]

6-1. V iewing the Channel Banner Input Source Icon (DIRECTV) Indicates from which source the current program signal is being received. The DIRECTV ® High- Definition Receiver can receive a signal from ANT , ANT/Digital, CABLE or DIRECTV . Lock Icon ( ) Indicates that the lock system is activated. Alternate Audio ( ) DIRECTV and A TSC channels or p[...]

6. BASIC OPERA TION 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 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 numbers. If the logo of a cer- tain channel is [...]

6-3. Subscription to DIRECTV ® programming and ANT/CABLE-Only operation The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver is designed to receive signals from DIRECTV , ANT and /or CABLE. If you are a DIRECTV customer , you can enjoy programming provided by DIRECTV . Y ou can also receive the analog and digital over -the-air broadcasts, with the benefit of t[...]

7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide  7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide  (APG), contains schedule and program information for all DIRECTV ® channels. The APG also provides local over -the-air channels information including both conventional analog and digital channels if you receive satellite service. Helping[...]

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 search menus: [...]

7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  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 “ DE F G ” on your remote control to navigate the guide screen. 2. Press “ ” to select or execute the highlighted menu or function. The [...]

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 highlighted program by pressing “ ”, what happens or appears next depends on whether the[...]

7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  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 the highligh[...]

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 DIRECTV ® High-Definition 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 menu it[...]

7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  7-7. Making a Remind List for Future V iewing 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 program starts. T o schedule a future viewing : 1. Move the highlight to a future program you want to watch using “ [...]

7-8. Purchasing DIRECTV ® Pay Per V iew Programs If you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming, you may preview pay per view movies on channel 200, the DIRECTV promo channel, to determine if you would like to purchase them. T o purchase PPV programs: 1. From the program guide, press “ ” on the remote control to select the PPV program. A dialog bo[...]

7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  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 72 hours fro[...]

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 of the guid[...]

8-1. The Structure of the On-screen Menu 8. CUSTOMIZA TION In this menu system, there are several ways 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 appear at the left [...]

8-2. 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 Advanced Digital Output Audio Mode Audio V ariable Audio Language TV Aspect Ratio Closed Caption Output Channel Out to TV Digital TV Input EZ De[...]

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-screen menu. 2. Select [...]

8-4. Managing Program Purchases Future Purchase Allows you to review upcoming DIRECTV ® Pay Per View purchases. Y ou may only cancel programs that were ordered through the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver and have not been viewed. Y ou may do this by selection the program. A pop-up screen will ask you if you want to cancel the program. T o canc[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 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 PP V 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 ® menu by p[...]

8-5. Checking the Messages Allows you to view the messages that are sent from DIRECTV . For example, you may receive a mes- sage 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 pressing “ ?[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-6. Initializing the System About Initial Setup The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver is capable of receiving three types of signals; ANT , CABLE and DIRECTV ® programming (if you are a DIRECTV ® customer). Initial Setup lets you initialize your system to function properly with your dish antenna. Select Dish Lets you select t[...]

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 dish are pro[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 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 will be no appa[...]

8-6. Initializing the System Channel Setup Searches for all channels available over the air or terrestrial 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[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 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 the Manual C[...]

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. T o add the channels missed in your channel list: 1. Press[...]

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

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8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8.8 EZ Hook-up Graphically depicts possible schemes for connecting the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver to your dish antenna and other components. Since the connection that is best for you depends on the com- ponents in your system, keep in mind that an alternative connection may also be possible. T o see EZ Hook-up: 1. Press t[...]

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 using “ E ” on the remote control. 3. Select the Set[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 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 using “ E ” on the remote control. 3. Select the Setup menu by pressing “ ”. 4. Scroll down to Clock [...]

8-10. Advanced Advanced Setup Allows you to configure special settings such as the background matte color for wide aspect ratio programming, the channel banner time-out period and advanced digital closed captioning settings.” T o set advanced Setup Menu: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down [...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-11. Setting the Audio 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 th[...]

8-11. Setting the Audio PCM (Digital) Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) decoders support L/R stereo only . If selected, audio outputs are decoded and transmitted to the Digital Output (SPDIF) in PCM mode. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital, formally known as AC-3 for Audio Coding 3rd Generation or 5.1 channel audio, is a coding technique that provides five inde[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-11. 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 i[...]

8-11. Setting the Audio Audio Language If available, 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 an option on the audio language box in the channel banner and pressing “ DE ” repeatedly to select the desired language. T o s[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-11. Setting the Audio V ariable Audio Allows you to control the volume with the remote control of the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver . T o set V ariable Audio: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “ E ” on the remote control. 3. Select the Audio menu by press[...]

8-12. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Lets you choose the screen format. When you view a picture with a wide (16:9) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV , you can choose to view using Letterbox, Cropped, or Squeezed. When you view a picture with a normal (4:3) aspect ratio on a 16:9 TV , you can choose to view using Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, or Zoom2. (Refer to[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 81 206-3813 8-12. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Modes for viewing wide image (16:9) on a normal TV (4:3) display when output display format is 480i or 480p mode : 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 gray) bars appe[...]

82 206-3813 8-13. Setting Closed Caption Lets you select a mode for displaying Closed Caption Data. Y ou can choose the Analog Caption Service or the Digital Caption Service. In the Analog Caption Service, Caption 1-4 dis- play program’ s dialog, and T ext 1-4 display information for a data service. In the Digital Caption Service, Service 1-6 rep[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 83 206-3813 8-13. 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 no[...]

84 206-3813 8-14. Setting Default Signal Out Output Channel Lets you choose the channel used to view the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver when connected to the TV from the "OUT TO TV" jack, either channel 3 or , 4. Make sure your TV is set to the selected channel and that the DIRECTV HD Receiver's display format is set at "48[...]

8. CUSTOMIZA TION 85 206-3813 8-14. 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 usi[...]

8-15. Setting the Digital TV Input Digital TV Input The DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver is also capable of receiving an 8-VSB signal, if any , via cable service. Before you move the highlight 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” to view[...]

87 206-3813 8-16. Running EZ Demo Shows you how to navigate through the on-screen menus of the DIRECTV ® High- Definition Receiver . T o run EZ Demo: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “ E ” on the remote control. 3. Select the Preference menu by pressing “ ”. 4. Scroll down t[...]

88 206-3813 8-17. 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. When[...]

89 206-3813 8-17. 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 DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver , [...]

90 206-3813 8-17. Setting Locks Movie Rating Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limit, as defined by the Motion Picture Association of America, 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 on[...]

91 206-3813 8-17. Setting Locks TV Rating for Children’ s Programs Keeps children from watching certain children's TV programs according to the ratings limit as defined by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. This rating applies only to TV programs for children. Unless you block TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rat[...]

92 206-3813 8-17. 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 defined by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. T o block TV programs: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “ E ” on the[...]

93 206-3813 8-17. 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[...]

94 206-3813 8-18. T esting the System Checks the integrity of the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver . If any problems are detected, a short message will be displayed. T o test DIRECTV HD Receiver : 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “ E ” on the remote control. 3. Select the Syst[...]

95 206-3813 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 the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver . Once you proceed past “R[...]

96 206-3813 8-20. Upgrading Software Shows you the current software version. If there is a software planned, 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 the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver: 1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to[...]

97 206-3813 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 Guide  in an easy and convenient way . When you navigate through the Menu and the Advanced Program Guide  , press and hold the “ Help (?) ” button on your remote control if you want information about the[...]

98 206-3813 9-1. EZ Help The EZ Help is an on-line version of this Operating Guide. Y ou can review many features of the DIRECTV ® High-Definition Receiver by navigating through a simple structure. It contains a brief overview of the DIRECTV HD Receiver , the use and programming of the remote control, a func- tional explanation of the front and ba[...]

99 206-3813 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS 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[...]

100 206-3813 AUDIO FEA TURES Dolby Digital (AC-3) Dolby Digital 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 Analog outputs 2 RCA (phono type)/color -coded jacks GENERAL Power Consumption 100Watts Max / 120V AC Stand[...]

101 206-3813 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 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) regarding problems with DIRECTV Service problems and Zenith Cust[...]

SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Normal picture but no sound. Picture is distorted. Available channels are missing. 4:3 Aspect ratio cannot be selected. 16:9 Aspect ratio cannot be selected. The remote control is not responding. The timer does not work. Y ou forget your password. - Check volume levels. - Make sure the TV is not muted. - Check that the DIRECTV ®[...]

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 is effective only when used in the United Stat[...]