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    DIRECTV ® HD Receiver User’ s Manual Model: DTC210       Changing Entertainment. Again.[...]

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    Important Information Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD Receiver . The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airow to the unit. Blocking the airow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. Remove any sales or promotional materials attache[...]

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    1 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat so[...]

  • Page 4

    2 Notices Attention: T elephone Line Interruption A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV ® Pay Per View functionality and sports subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver are toll free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds.[...]

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    3 T able of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................... 4 What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver? ................................................. 4 Aspect ratio ....................................................................... 6 Dolby Digital 5.1 ..................................[...]

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    Notices 4 Chapter 1 Intr oduction Chapter 1 5 Chapter 1: Intr oduction What kinds of TV pr ogramming can I watch with the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver? Y our HD (High-Denition) Receiver lets you receive television programs from a wide range of sources, and display them on virtually any TV or monitor . Using the AIR IN, SA TELLITE IN, and CABLE IN jack[...]

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    Notices 4 Chapter 1 Intr oduction Chapter 1 5 Chapter 1: Intr oduction Resolution and interlacing Two of the elements that determine the quality of a TV pictur e are resolution and interlacing. • Resolution: For TV equipment and broadcasts, resolution is dened by the number of horizontal lines displayed to make up each frame of a video image. [...]

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    Intr oduction 6 Chapter 1 Intr oduction Chapter 1 7 Aspect ratio In addition to resolution and interlacing, HDTV is also dened by the aspect ratio of its broadcasts. Aspect ratio means the ratio of the screen’s width to its height. For analog TV and SDTV , the aspect ratio is 4 units wide by 3 units high (usually written 4:3). This is the fami[...]

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    Intr oduction 6 Chapter 1 Intr oduction Chapter 1 7 16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs For a wide-screen 16:9 TV , a standard 4:3 TV program is too tall to t on the screen. The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver gives you 3 ways to x the problem: Pillar bo x For 4:3 broadcasts, this setting places the image in the middle of the screen with empty panels on eit[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2: Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 9 Things to Consider Befor e Making Connections Before you begin connecting your components to the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver , please note the following important safety and setup tips. Protect you[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2: Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 9 If your monitor/TV has: Use this connection: Cables needed: • DVI-HDTV input • RGB input CONNECTION 1 (see pages 12 and 13) • Audio (one pair , RCA) AND • DVI-HDTV or RGB • Component[...]

  • Page 12

    Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 11 Jacks and cables The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver . RF jacks and coaxial cable The OUT TO TV RF jack on the HD Receiver uses a coaxial cable to connect to your TV or VCR. This jack provide[...]

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    Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 11 RGB OUT jack and cable (cable not included) Uses a computer -standard 15-pin VGA video connection. Each main video color – Red, Green, and Blue – uses a separate pin; and other pins are used to carry vertical and horizontal syncing signals. Using the RGB OUT jack and an R[...]

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    Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 13                  ?[...]

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    Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 13 6. Connect the audio from the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to your monitor . Conne ct a pa ir of RCA -type cab les t o th e AUD IO j acks on t he ba ck o f you r DI RECTV HD Recei ver . Con nect the other end s of the ca bles to t he a udio inpu t jac ks o n the bac k of your TV , [...]

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    Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 15               ?[...]

  • Page 17

    Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 15 6. Connect the audio from the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to your monitor . Connect a pair of RCA-type cables to the AUDIO jacks in the COMPONENT VIDEO section of the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver . Connect the other ends of the cables to the audio input jacks on the back of yo[...]

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    Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 17 Connection 3: DIRECTV HD Receiver + Analog TV/Monitor 1. Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver . Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the SA TELLITE IN jack on the HD Receiver. 2. (Optional) Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver . U[...]

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    Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 17 6. Connect the audio from the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to your monitor . Con nec t a pai r of RCA- type cabl es to the AUDI O ja cks o n th e bac k of your HD Recei ver . Con nect the other end s of the cab les to the audi o in put j acks on t he b ack o f yo ur TV , mon ito r [...]

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    Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 19               ?[...]

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    Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 19 Making the Connection Con nec t o ne e nd of eit her a n op tical dig ital audi o cab le o r a c oax ial dig ital audi o cab le ( you d o no t hav e to conn ect bot h) to the corres pon din g d igit al au dio outpu t ja ck on the HD Rec eiv er , and to t he c orresp ond ing d[...]

  • Page 22

    Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 21 Optional Connection 4: VCR Contr ol (DIRECTV HD Receiver + VCR contr ol cable + VCR) The VCR control cable allows your HD Receiver to program your VCR to record a TV program. By selecting a record option from the on-screen program guide, you can direct the VCR control cable t[...]

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    Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 21 T o Find the VCR’ s Remote Control Sensor: 1. Hold the VCR’s remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR. 2. Slowly move the remote control over the front of the VCR while repeatedly pressing the remote control’s power button. 3. When your VCR turns on/of[...]

  • Page 24

    Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 23 2. Press the ON•OFF button on the HD Receiver’s remote control or POWER on the front of the HD Receiver (the light on the front panel turns on). If this is the rst time you have turned on your HD Receiver , it will take a few moments to acquire the program guide from t[...]

  • Page 25

    Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 23 Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles The Dish Pointing menu item in the Dish Setup menu allows you to nd out exactly how to point your satellite dish by entering your ZIP code. If you have not yet successfully aligned your satellite dish, or if you need to realign it[...]

  • Page 26

    Connections & Setup 24 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 25 The Signal Meter screen appears. The signal meter starts checking the satellite signal strength immediately. The signal strength (from 0-to-100%) is indicated at the bottom of the screen. The Signal Meter screen allows you to check signal strengths from different satellites, [...]

  • Page 27

    Connections & Setup 24 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 25 T o set the dish type manually: 1. If the progress screen (shown on the left) is on your TV screen, select Installation by pressing SELECT . If this screen is not displayed, access the main menu by pressing MENU on your remote. Then use the arrow buttons on your remote to hig[...]

  • Page 28

    Connections & Setup 26 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 27 Using Auto Detection to set the dish type T o function properly, the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish you are using. Y ou can specify the dish type using the instructions on the previous page, or you can follow the steps below to use Auto Detec[...]

  • Page 29

    Connections & Setup 26 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 27 T esting the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver The System T est lets you check the status of your satellite signal, access card, phone line connection, and other system information. This is helpful in troubleshooting should you experience problems with your HD Receiver . T o star t the [...]

  • Page 30

    Connections & Setup 28 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 29 Setting up local networks pr ogramming schedules Y ou can use your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to receive program guide information via satellite for local off-air and cable TV channels (when this information is available). To use this feature, you must connect your HD Receiver to[...]

  • Page 31

    Connections & Setup 28 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Chapter 2 29 The Scan Type list appears allowing you to choose to set your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to automatically scan for channels from Digital Off-Air sources (off- air A TSC broadcasts), Analog Off-Air sources (standard, NTSC TV broadcasts), Cable TV (standard, NTSC cable TV services)[...]

  • Page 32

    30 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 3 31 Using the Remote Contr ol Remote Contr ol Buttons These two pages give you a quick review of the buttons on your remote control. Before the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver's remote control can operate your TV , VCR, [...]

  • Page 33

    30 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 3: Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 3 31 Using the Remote Contr ol HELP In DIRECTV mode, displays instructions about the screen or menu currently displayed. INFO In DIRECTV mode, displays the Channel Banner and information about the current program. MEN[...]

  • Page 34

    32 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 3 33 Using the Remote Contr ol Pr ogramming the Remote Contr ol The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver’s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and Proscan components; it may need to be programmed to control othe[...]

  • Page 35

    32 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 3 33 Using the Remote Contr ol Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list at the end of this section. 3. On your remote control, press and hold the component button you want to program. 4. While pressing the c[...]

  • Page 36

    34 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 3 35 Code Lists Contr olling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver The remote can control two RCA satellite or HD receivers. From the main menu, select System Setup , then Installation , then Remote Setup . Then follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the DIRECTV button is used to control the HD Recei[...]

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    34 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 3 35 Code Lists TV Codes (programmable to the TV , AUX1 and AUX2 buttons) Abex ..................................................................................... 1172 Admiral............................................................. 1001, 1173, 1211 Adventura .....................................[...]

  • Page 38

    36 Chapter 3 Code Lists Olympus ..............................................................................2021 Optimus ..................................................................... 2014, 2132 Optonica ..............................................................................2096 Panasonic ........................... 2021, 2022, 2109[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 4 37 Chapter 4: Special Featur es Getting info on the pr ogram you'r e watching Y our DIRECTV ® HD Receiver provides several kinds of information about the TV programs you watch. The Channel Banner Each time you change the channel on your HD Receiver , the Chan[...]

  • Page 40

    Special Featur es 38 Chapter 4 Special Featur es Chapter 4 39 The Full Channel Banner displays all the information found in the smaller Channel Banner , plus more details about the program. For example, the Full Channel Banner for a movie might display the category for the movie (drama, comedy, action/adventure, etc.), the cast, the year it was rel[...]

  • Page 41

    Special Featur es 38 Chapter 4 Special Featur es Chapter 4 39 Schedule For futur e programs, allows you to set your receiver to remind you when the program is about to start, or to set the receiver and VCR to record the program. Unschedule For programs you have pr eviously scheduled for a reminder or recording, allows you to cancel the reminder or [...]

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    Special Featur es 40 Chapter 4 Special Featur es Chapter 4 41 Setting the default Guide style The Program Guide menu item allows you to set which style of guide is displayed when you press the GUIDE button on your remote control. T o set the default Guide style: 1. Press MENU on your remote control. The main menu appears on your screen (the PROGRAM[...]

  • Page 43

    Special Featur es 40 Chapter 4 Special Featur es Chapter 4 41 Using the Grid Guide The Grid Guide displays a Channel Banner and a channel list. It provides access to the complete set of guide features including the ability to search for programs, schedule reminders and recordings, etc. Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide 1. T o display the Grid [...]

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    Special Featur es 42 Chapter 4 Special Featur es Chapter 4 43 5. T o get infor mation on a channel (rather than a program), use the arrow keys on the remote control to highlight the channel entry in the guide. The Channel Banner displays information about the highlighted channel. 6. Press the INFO key on your remote control while a channel entry is[...]

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    Special Featur es 42 Chapter 4 Special Featur es Chapter 4 43 The following chart explains each time control. Exits the time control bar . Moves the guide view back 6 hours (unavailable when viewing the current time). Moves the guide view back 30 minutes (unavailable when viewing the current time). Moves the guide view ahead 30 minutes. Moves the g[...]

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    Special Featur es 44 Chapter 4 Special Featur es Chapter 4 45 Using the Logo Guide The Logo Guide displays 21 channel logos and a Channel Banner showing information about the program currently showing on the highlighted channel. Displaying and clearing the Logo Guide There are three ways to display the Logo Guide: • Press the MENU button on your [...]

  • Page 47

    Special Featur es 44 Chapter 4 Special Featur es Chapter 4 45 4. As you highlight each channel logo in the Logo Guide, information about the program currently showing on the highlighted channel appears in the Channel Banner . To see more information on the program, press the INFO button on your remote control. The Pr ogram Detail screen appears, sh[...]

  • Page 48

    Special Featur es 46 Chapter 4 Special Featur es Chapter 4 47 Searching by Cr edits, Title, or T ext T o nd programs that star a certain actor , share a director , have a particular character , have won a specic award, or were created in a certain year , search By Cr edits . T o search for a program whose title you know, search By Title . Sea[...]

  • Page 49

    Special Featur es 46 Chapter 4 Special Featur es Chapter 4 47 Scheduling pr ogram reminders and r ecording timers There are two kinds of timers you can set to help you manage your TV viewing: • reminders to alert you when a program is about to begin. • timers that will automatically record a program on your VCR. T o set your DIRECTV ® HD Recei[...]

  • Page 50

    Special Featur es 48 Chapter 4 Special Featur es Chapter 4 49 Pay per view pr ograms Y our DIRECTV ® HD Receiver gives you access to many pay per view movies, sporting events, concerts, etc. All you need to order these events is a DIRECTV account, a land-based telephone line connected to your HD Receiver , and your remote control. Identifying and [...]

  • Page 51

    Special Featur es 48 Chapter 4 Special Featur es Chapter 4 49 3. Press SELECT to view a list of your past pay per view purchases (the Past Purchases screen appears). 4. T o see details for the listed purchases, highlight a purchase, then press SELECT . A screen displaying program details for the selected purchase appears. 5. T o retur n to the Past[...]

  • Page 52

    Special Featur es 50 Chapter 4 Choosing an alter nate audio format for a pr ogram Many programs on your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver offer several audio formats. For example, some programs are available in alternative languages. Some are available in Dolby Digital format (a high-quality digital audio for mat). Y ou can tell if a program offers alter nati[...]

  • Page 53

    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 5 51 Using the Menu System Chapter 5: Using the Menu System Using the Menu System T o display the main menu, press MENU on the r emote control. T o use the menu system, press the r emote control’s arrow buttons to highlight your on-screen choice and press the SELEC[...]

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    52 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 53 Using the Menu System Pr ogram Guide Selecting PROGRAM GUIDE from the main menu displays a menu with a variety of display options available. Y ou can select the logo or channel guide, search by category or style, or change the active prole. Displaying Program Guides In add iti on t o sel ecti ng PR[...]

  • Page 55

    52 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 53 Using the Menu System Editing user prole names The four user proles – User 1 to User 4 – can be renamed for members of your household. The Family and All Channels proles cannot be renamed. Y ou can change the names of User 1 to User 4 proles to anything you wish, using up to eight lett[...]

  • Page 56

    54 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 55 Using the Menu System T o edit a channel list: 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control. 2. Highlight the PROFILES menu item and press SELECT (the Pr oles menu appears). 3. Highlight the prole with the channel list you want to edit ( Family , or User 1 - 4) and press SELECT (the menu for [...]

  • Page 57

    54 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 55 Using the Menu System Setting the rating limits for TV programs T o set the maximum viewable TV program rating for the TV programs: 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control. 2. Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT (the Pr oles menu appears with the Family prole is highlighted). 3. Press SE[...]

  • Page 58

    56 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 57 Using the Menu System Setting rating limits for movies T o set the maximum viewable rating for movies, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control. 2. Highlight PROFILES and press SELECT (the Pr oles menu appears, with the Family prole highlighted). 3. Press SELECT to dis[...]

  • Page 59

    56 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 57 Using the Menu System 4. Highlight Pay Per V iew and press SELECT . A list appears, from which you can choose to Allow or Block pay per view purchases. 5. Highlight Allow or Block and press SELECT . The list disappears, and the Pay Per V iew menu item indicates your choice. 6. T o clear the menu from [...]

  • Page 60

    58 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 59 Using the Menu System Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV ® System If you've set ratings limits, spending limits, or channel lists for your DIRECTV System, you need to lock the system to make those settings take effect. T o change those settings, you need to unlock the system to access the contro[...]

  • Page 61

    58 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 59 Using the Menu System Reading your mail The MAILBOX menu lets you to read the mail sent to you by DIRECTV or your service provider . 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control. 2. Highlight MAILBOX and press SELECT . The Mailbox screen appears, displaying all of the mail you have received (both r[...]

  • Page 62

    60 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 61 Using the Menu System Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides T o choose a language for the menu and guide screens, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control. 2. Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT . 3. Highlight Pr efer ences and press SELECT . 4. Highlight D[...]

  • Page 63

    60 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 61 Using the Menu System For widescreen 16:9 TVs displaying standard 4:3 programs, your choices are: Pillar Bo x: Displays the entire program image, tting the program to the screen by applying black/gray bars to the left and right sides of the screen. Full: Displays the entire program image, tting [...]

  • Page 64

    62 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 63 Using the Menu System Setting the default screen color and translucency The Sc r een Co lor optio ns i n the Preferenc es menu let you set a def ault scre en col or for the menu and guid e sc reens. Th ere are fo ur co lor choic es: Cobal t Bl ue , Sea gra ss , Per iwink le a nd Sp iced Burgund y . Sc[...]

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    62 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 63 Using the Menu System Reviewing and modifying reminders and r ecording timers The Timers item in the SYSTEM SETUP menu lets you review, modify, or create new program reminders and program recording timers. 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control. 2. Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT (the[...]

  • Page 66

    64 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 65 Using the Menu System Reviewing and controlling Caller ID The Caller ID item in the System Setup menu lets you view a list of the calls you've received on the telephone line connected to your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver . It also lets you tur n the Caller ID feature on or off. The Caller ID feature on[...]

  • Page 67

    64 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter 5 65 Using the Menu System Setting the Local Time options The Local Time setting (in the Installation section of the System Setup menu) lets you set how the following two time settings are controlled – either by you ("locally") or by your service provider: • the time zone your DIRECTV ® HD R[...]

  • Page 68

    66 Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Centering the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver’ s pictur e If you’re using the RGB or DVI outputs to connect the HD receiver to your monitor , you can change the position of the HD receiver’s picture on your monitor’s screen using the Monitor Setup option in the Installation menu. T o center the receiv er’ s pictu[...]

  • Page 69

    Chapter 6 67 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 6: Additional Information Continues on next page... T r oubleshooting Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver: I have no picture and no sound and the POWER light does not light. • Make sure your HD Receive[...]

  • Page 70

    Additional Information 68 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 69 I cannot purchase a pay per view pr ogram. • It may be too late to purchase the program. Try purchasing another showing of the same program. • Make sure the telephone line is properly connected. • If your system is locked, make sure the purchase does not exceed your spend[...]

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    Additional Information 68 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 69         Fr ont panel contr ols and lights Y our front panel has a ip-down door which you need to open to access its controls. T o open this door , push rmly on the top middle p[...]

  • Page 72

    Additional Information 70 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 71 Back Panel Switches and Input/Output Jacks The diagram below illustrates the location of the input and output jacks on the back of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver . Step-by-step setup instructions for connecting your HD Receiver appear in Chapter 2. AIR IN Connect your of f-air TV a[...]

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    Additional Information 70 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 71 DTV OUTPUT SELECT switch This switch determines the signal type your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver outputs. Set it according to the way you connected the HD Receiver to your monitor: either for the COMPONENT OUT jacks, or for the DVI/HDCP OUT and RGB OUT outputs. CH 3/4 switch This sw[...]

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    Additional Information 72 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 73 FCC Customer Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACT A. On the back or bottom side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identier in the for mat US:G95XXXXXXXXX. If req[...]

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    Additional Information 72 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 73 P ow er supply Input V oltage: AC 100-120V , 50/60Hz (SMPS type) Power Consumption: 40W max Ph ysical Specication Size (W X H X D): 16.93 in.(W) X 3.15in.(H) X 12.13 in.(D) (430mm x 80mm x 305mm) W eight (Net): 3.80 Kg (around 8.37 lbs.) Operation T emp: +32° F (0° C) to +[...]

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    Additional Information 74 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 75 RCA Satellite Pr oduct System or Receiver Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year from date o[...]

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    Additional Information 74 Chapter 6 Additional Information Chapter 6 75 What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Y our Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer .) • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • A[...]

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    Additional Information 76 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 77 Index Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your HD Receiver . Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropria[...]

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    Additional Information 76 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 77 Index A Accessories 76 Access card 9, 66 Activating your DIRECTV ac- count 29 All Channels 52 Alternate audio 7, 30, 37, 50 Analog Inputs 9, 10, 70 TV 4, 16 ANTENNA button 30 Arrow buttons 30 Aspect ratio 6, 7 16:9 6, 7 4:3 6, 7 A TSC 4 Audio Button 30 Digital 7, 11, 19 Jacks 10 Language preference 6[...]

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