RCA HD Receiver manual

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WARNING T o reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this HD receiver to rain or moisture. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk o[...]

1 T able Of Contents Welcome to High Definition ................................................ 4 Getting Started ................................................................................. 4 Setup and Connections .......................................................... 5 Step 1: Unpack the System ..........................................[...]

T able Of Contents 2 T uning to a Program ...................................................................... 35 Getting Around in the Guides ....................................................... 35 Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................ 36 The Other Guides Icon .................................[...]

3 T able Of Contents System O ptions and Preferences ...................................... 63 Changing the Signal Source .......................................................... 64 Changing the Signal T ype .............................................................. 64 Channel Search ...........................................................[...]

4 High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV . There are two types of display formats available: one is A TSC format (originating from the Advanced T elevision Systems Committee). The other is NTSC format (named for the National T elevision Systems Committee). What makes your High Defin[...]

Setup and C onnections 5 Getting St arted This section tells you how to get your HD receiver set up and connected. It describes the cables you will need, explains the front and back panels, and walks you through the steps needed to start using your HD receiver. Setup and connections 1 ➣ Using the remote 2 3 Ba sic Opera tion Using the Program Gui[...]

Setup and Connecti ons 6 Step 1: Unp ack the System Make sure to locate the remote control and the other cables that are included with your HD receiver . Step 2: Connect Y our HD Receiver to Other Components During the satellite dish antenna installation, your HD receiver may have been connected with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depend[...]

Setup and C onnections 7 Jacks and Cables Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Note that not all cables come with your HD receiver . S-Video Jack and Cable The S-Video jack is available on this HD receiver and is used in conjunction with audio cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cable[...]

Setup and Connecti ons 8 Front of the HD Receiver ON T urns the HD receiver on and off. INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner . Press when in the program guide to get more information on the highlighted program or channel. INPUT T oggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing. ANTENNA Switches the source of the off-air signal between ANTENNA A and B.[...]

Setup and C onnections 9 Back of the HD Receiver The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the HD receiver . When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.). ANTENNA B IN ANTENNA A IN OUT TO TV VIDEO S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT AUDIO VCR CONTROL DI[...]

Setup and Connecti ons 10 T o make the connection: 1. Connect Audio/Video and S-V ideo cables (optional). • Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver ’ s AUDIO Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks on the back of the TV or monitor . • Connect the S-Video cable from the HD receiver ’ s S-VIDEO jack[...]

Setup and C onnections 11 T o make the connection: 1. Connect Audio/Video and S-V ideo cables. • Connect an Audio/Video cable fr om the HD receiver ’ s AUDIO Right, and Left, and VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks on the Multimedia or HD monitor . • Connect an Audio cable from the HD receiver ’ s AUDIO Right and Left j[...]

Setup and Connecti ons 12 Adv anced Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor HD Receiver , Regular TV or Monitor , and VCR CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD receiver . See Safety Information on the inside cover for details. HD RECEIVER VCR SA TELLITE DISH ANTENNA ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO RL S-VIDEO ANTENNA B[...]

Setup and C onnections 13 T o make the connection: 1. Connect Audio/Video and S-V ideo cables (optional). • Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver ’ s AUDIO Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks on the back of the TV or monitor . • Connect an S-Video cable from the HD receiver ’ s S-VIDEO jack [...]

Setup and Connecti ons 14 Adv anced Connection Using a M ul timedia or HD Monitor HD Receiver , Multimedia or HD Monitor , and VCR CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD receiver . See Safety Information on the inside cover for details. Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high defini[...]

Setup and C onnections 15 T o make the connection: 1. Connect Audio/Video and S-video cables. • Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver ’ s AUDIO Right, and Left, and VIDEO jacks to the VCR ’ s AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks. • Connect an Audio cable from the HD receiver ’ s AUDIO Right and Left jacks to the Multimedia VG[...]

Setup and Connecti ons 16 To w a t ch television or DIRECTV ® programming: 1. T une your TV or monitor to the appropriate input channel. If you have used Audio/Video cables to connect the HD r eceiver to the TV , choose an input channel such as INPUT or VIDEO. If you have used a coaxial cable to connect the OUT TO TV jack on the HD receiver to the[...]

Setup and C onnections 17 Step 3: Place Ba tteries in the Remote Contro l Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your remote control. 1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment. 2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching the + and – end of each battery . 3. Replace the cover . Step 4: Plug[...]

Setup and Connecti ons 18 Step 7: Connect the VCR C ontroller For the HD receiver to control your VCR, you need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the HD receiver and the front of the VCR. 1. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the HD receiver . 2. Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR. (See “ [...]

Setup and C onnections 19 3. When your VCR turns off or on, you have located the sensor . 4. Use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach the VCR Controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located. That way you can easily move it if you have not placed it exactly over the sensor . 5. Select a VCR type by following the steps described u[...]

Setup and Connecti ons 20 Step 8: Order Programming Y ou should decide if you would like to receive DIRECTV ® programming*. T o receive DIRECTV programming, your satellite dish antenna must be installed and pointed correctly . Y ou must also contact DIRECTV . Programming with DIRECTV : Call 1-800-347-3288 * DIRECTV ® programming is provided in ac[...]

Using the Remote 21 How to Use Y our Univer sal Remote In this section, you will find out how to use your universal remote control. This section: • defines the buttons on the remote control • describes how you toggle between TV viewing and DIRECTV viewing using the HD receiver • shows you how to change between analog, digital, and DIRECTV cha[...]

Using the Remote 22 Remote Control Butt ons ON•OFF T urns the HD receiver on or off. If the remote is in another component mode, (VCR, DVD, etc.) and programmed, ON • OFF will turn the component on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, PROSCAN, and G[...]

Using the Remote 23 GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two channels selected during either DIRECTV or TV viewing. For example, if you have been viewing both DIRECTV and TV channels, pressing GO BACK while watching a DIRECTV channel moves you back to the last DIRECTV channel you viewed. Pressing it while watching a TV channel moves yo[...]

Using the Remote 24 Programming the Remote Contro l The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable components, such as VCRs. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and laserdisc players. Testing the Remote Contro l T o determine whether the universal remote [...]

Using the Remote 25 Using Dir ect Entry 1. T urn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in this section “ Remote Control Codes. ” 3. Press and hold the remote control button you want to program. 4. Enter the code from the code list. 5. Release the button, and then press ON ?[...]

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BA SIC OPERA TION 27 How to use y our HD Receiver This section tells you about the interactive channel banner , which appears when you change channels or press INFO on the remote. It also describes how to change channels. This section gives you a broad, clear view of how to operate the basics of your HD receiver . Setup and connecti ons 1 Setup and[...]

BA SIC OPERA TION 28 About The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on the remote control. When the banner is displayed, pressing INFO gives extended information. Y ou can also use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an item in the channel banner . Channel banner icons represent frequently-used featu[...]

BA SIC OPERA TION 29 Changing Between DIRECTV and T V Viewing When you change channels, you tune to programming that can come from either TV inputs (Antenna A or B) or from the satellite input (if you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming). Y ou can select one of these sources by pressing INPUT on the remote control to choose whether you want to view[...]

BA SIC OPERA TION 30 When you want to watch a DIRECTV channel: 1. Press INPUT on the remote control until the DIRECTV icon is highlighted in the channel banner . 2. Enter the channel number and press OK. The channel numbers are three or four digits long. Note that it may not be necessary to press OK after you enter a four-digit channel number . If [...]

Using the Program Guides 31 Wha t is a Program Guide? A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. It is a list of the current and future programs. There are separate guides for TV programs and DIRECTV programs (available if you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming). Both of these guides can be viewed in different formats. Using the program[...]

Using the Program Guides 32 Bringing Up the Program Guides If you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming, you have access to two program guides: a DIRECTV guide and a TV program guide (for terrestrial programming). If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV programming, you will have one guide: the TV program guide. Y ou can access the program guides by: • [...]

Using the Program Guides 33 Ana tom y of the T V Program Guide T o access the TV program guide: 1. Press the INPUT button on the remote control until the TV icon is highlighted in the channel banner . 2. Press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the TV program guide. Note that the ava[...]

Using the Program Guides 34 Ana tom y of the DIRECTV Program Guide T o access the DIRECTV ® programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV service. Press the INPUT button until the DIRECTV icon in the channel banner is highlighted, then press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the[...]

Using the Program Guides 35 Getting Around in the Guides There are several ways to change channels and move around the TV and DIRECTV ® programming guides. • Point to channels with the number buttons (0-9) Y ou can quickly highlight any channel in the program guides by entering the channel number with the number buttons (0-9). For example, to hi[...]

Using the Program Guides 36 Using the GUIDE Button Each press of the GUIDE button on the remote control takes you to an alternate type of TV or DIRECTV ® programming guide: Detail Guide, SurfGuide ™ (DIRECTV only), or Grid Guide. By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote control. Y ou can change the default guide fr[...]

Using the Program Guides 37 Other Guides icon The Other Guides Icon Besides the Detail Guide, Grid Guide, and SurfGuide ™ , there are more guide formats. The Other Guides icon at the bottom of the program guides lets you sort the guides by different variables, such as by channels, data, channel lists, and channel gr oups. • SurfGuide (available[...]

Using the Program Guides 38 The Attractions Guide shows coming DIRECTV events and programs. Exiting A Program Guide There are three ways to exit a guide: • Highlight a channel and press OK. • Highlight Exit and press OK. • Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote control. Sorting the DIRECTV ® Programming Guide Sorting the guide is a way of orga[...]

Using the Program Guides 39 T opics themes icon T opics icon Movies icon Movies themes icon Sorting the DIRECTV ® Programming Guide b y Topics The topics icon at the bottom of the DIRECTV ® programming guide sorts the guide according to the current user ’ s preferences. Select the topics icon to sort the guide. After you select the topics icon,[...]

Using the Program Guides 40 Sorting the DIRECTV ® Programming Guide by Sports Select the sports icon to tell the DIRECTV ® programming guide to list only DIRECTV sporting events. After you select the sports icon, it changes to the sports themes icon. Select the sports themes icon to sort the guide to list sports by type, such as basketball or soc[...]

Using the Program Guides 41 For example, to search for the program Auto Racing, the first letter you should highlight and select is “ A. ” (Words like “ The ” , “ A ” , and “ An ” appear at the end of a title.) All titles that begin with “ A ” appear in the AlphaSort list. Next, enter the letter “ U ” . All titles beginning [...]

Using the Program Guides 42 5. Select Run Scout . Scout will search for information in all DIRECTV ® programming guide titles. 6. Check the Scout ’ s results by selecting the Scout icon from the program guide or channel banner , then selecting the Scout with binoculars icon next to it. 7. Select Scout Results. If the characters you entered appea[...]

A UDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS 43 Some Adv anced Fea tures The following section tells you how to adjust the audio quality of your HD receiver . It also shows you how to set timers to record or turn on your receiver at a specified time. 8 Reference 9 Using the remote Adjusting TV C ontrols System Opti ons and Preferences Setup and connecti ons 1 5 6 Ge[...]

A UDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS 44 A udio Contro ls The Audio menu lets you adjust the controls that deal with the TV ’ s audio outputs. T o access the Audio menu, press MENU on the remote, then select Audio from the main menu. Optical Output When the HD receiver is connected to an optional, compatible, six-channel amplifier/ receiver and speakers via[...]

A UDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS 45 Connections: The diagram below illustrates the equipment connections and home theatre speaker arrangements. Check your equipment ’ s user manuals for more detailed connection information. (Note: older digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection can create a high level o[...]

A UDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS 46 SAP (Second A udio Program) The SAP (Second Audio Program) menu lets you choose the default setting for SAP when it is available. When set to SAP On , SAP plays the program ’ s second audio program, if one is available. SAP is also used to broadcast a program ’ s audio with descriptions of the video for the visuall[...]

A UDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS 47 On-screen icons ar e an easy way to understand the timers: indicates that the timer is set. indicates that the timer is set for a PPV . indicates a timer conflict. Editing or Canceling a Timer From the Timers scr een, select the Timer you want to edit or cancel, and then do the following: • Use the arrow buttons to e[...]

A UDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS 48 Schedule a Timer with the RECORD Button Y ou can schedule a recording directly from the guide. 1. With a program highlighted, press the RECORD button on the remote. The Program Details screen appears. 2. T o schedule a timer to record, select: • Record Program to set a timer to record the program. • Buy and Record [...]

Using the Profiles 49 Wha t ’ s a Profile? This section describes the user profiles feature. It includes information about: • creating a profile ’ s TV and DIRECTV viewing lists. • setting spending limits. • setting DIRECTV , TV , and movie rating limits. • blocking unrated TV programs. • locking and unlocking a profile. Using the rem[...]

Using the Profiles 50 About Profiles When you select Profiles from the main menu, you can create four dif ferent profiles in addition to the default “ Family ” profile. Y ou can set up specific channels, rating limits, viewing hours, and spending limits for each profile. After you ’ ve set up these profiles, exit the menu system. Then press t[...]

Using the Profiles 51 Check the channels you want to include in the list (programming subject to change). 3. Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV channel, and press OK to remove (or replace) the check mark. T o go directly to a certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote control. Or , page through the list using the chan[...]

Using the Profiles 52 2. Use the digits or the up and down arrow buttons on the remote control to enter a single-program spending limit. 3. Lock the system. See “ Locking the System ” near the end of this section for details. After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter a password to purchase a Pay Per View program tha[...]

Using the Profiles 53 The T V Setup Y ou can establish TV channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating limits for TV programs using the TV Setup menu. Editing Channels in a TV List Y ou can create a TV channel list to establish which TV channels (including both analog and digital) the selected profile can access. T o create the TV channel lis[...]

Using the Profiles 54 Setting the TV Ra ting The Set TV Rating menu enables you to program your HD receiver so children cannot see certain programs or channels. The last three choices in the TV Setup menu involve ratings software inside your HD receiver (often called V -Chip) which allows you to “ block ” TV programs and movies based on violenc[...]

Using the Profiles 55 T o set TV programming limits: 1. From the main menu, select Profiles. 2. Select the user name you would like to set limits for through the Profiles menu. 3. Select TV Setup from the next menu. 4. Select Set TV Rating . Selecting TV Rating allows you to set a limit for TV programs based on rating and content. Once you get to t[...]

Using the Profiles 56 Blocking Age-Ba sed Ra tings Y ou can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV -G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch only TV-G, TV -Y7, and TV-Y programs), then you need to block other p[...]

Using the Profiles 57 Blocking Specific Content Themes Y ou can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V , and FV on your screen. See “ Setting the TV Rating ” for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well[...]

Using the Profiles 58 Setting the Movie Ra ting Y ou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. T o access the Set Movie Rating menu: 1. From the main menu, select Profiles . 2. Select the user you for whom you would like to set limits. 3. Select TV Setup from the next menu. 4. Select Set Movie Rating . Selecting Set [...]

Using the Profiles 59 Viewing Moving Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of the rating status buttons back to View: 1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View ( V ). 2. Use the arrows to highlight the status button you want to change. 3. Press OK to change its status back to View[...]

Using the Profiles 60 Choosing Y our Profile Each time you turn on the HD receiver , the Family profile is selected by default. T o select a dif ferent profile: 1. Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles in the channel banner . The WHO button toggles through the profiles. 2. When your profile appears, enter your four-digit personal pass[...]

Using the Profiles 61 Locking and Unlocking a User Profile When you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not know the user password from accessing the locked profile. This applies only when they press WHO on the remote control. It does not prevent them from accessing and editing the profile via the main menu if they first enter the system pa[...]

Using the Profiles 62 Locking the S ystem When you lock the system, all limits set up for all profiles are put into effect, regardless of whether the profile is locked or unlocked. Unlocked profiles require no user password to access their channel list if the system is locked. When the system is locked, you can still access a profile and watch a ch[...]

S ystem Options and Preferences 63 More Adv anced Fea tures This chapter describes the other options available to you such as: • selecting a signal source and type • searching for all available channels • checking your mailbox • purchasing programs • setting up personal preferences • establishing system settings • using the FETCH butt[...]

S ystem Options and Preferences 64 Changing the Signal Source The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, or DIRECTV . The same can be accomplished using the ANTENNA and INPUT buttons on your remote control. If you misplace your remote control, use the front panel button[...]

S ystem Options and Preferences 65 Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the HD receiver to search automatically for all the terrestrial channels available through the antenna inputs. When the HD receiver finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will n[...]

S ystem Options and Preferences 66 Mailbox If you have ordered DIRECTV ® programming, the mailbox shows you messages that are sent — or “ mailed ”— from your program providers. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service or special program offering. If you have new or unread mail, the mail icon in the cha[...]

S ystem Options and Preferences 67 Y ou may need to enter your four -digit system password to or der a PPV program if it costs mor e than the spending limit you set up in the Profiles menu. Y ou need to connect your phone line to your television to be able to order PPV pr ograms using the on-screen menus. Purcha ses: P a y Per View Programs Pay Per[...]

S ystem Options and Preferences 68 Using the A ttractions Guide Y our program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in your DIRECTV program guide. These events are called “ coming attractions ” and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide. T o access the Attractions Guide: 1. Press the DIRECTV button on the remote [...]

S ystem Options and Preferences 69 Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purcha se Highlight an upcoming purchase from the DIRECTV Future Purchases screen. Y ou can review the program description, as well as cancel an upcoming purchase. T o cancel, select the program, and then press OK. The Future Purchases screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase[...]

S ystem Options and Preferences 70 Choosing an Output Channel Y ou can choose which channel to view your HD receiver , either channel 3 or 4. If you select channel 4 and then select “ Now ” from the pop-up dialog box, be sure to immediately change your TV or monitor to channel 4 — otherwise, your screen will be blank. Using the Preferences Me[...]

S ystem Options and Preferences 71 Screen Forma t Y our selection in the Screen Format menu depends on the type of TV or monitor you are using with your HD receiver . With a 4:3 Ratio TV or Monitor If you are using a 4:3 ratio TV or monitor and receive an image with a 16:9 ratio, you need to specify how the image is displayed. Letterbox Choose this[...]

S ystem Options and Preferences 72 Caption Mode Y ou can also select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for displaying captioning information. The content of CC and T ext are different; you can select which one you want to see on the screen. • CC displays information at any position on the screen. It overlays the text on to[...]

73 Help With Using the HD Receiver If you run across any problems or need to rely on the system to give you feedback, you should use the Assistance menu to get information. This section explains the different types of assistance your system is capable of giving you. It walks you through the Assistance menu, which is accessed by pressing MENU then s[...]

Getting A ssist ance 74 Running the Interactive Setup Y ou should have completed the interactive setup the first time you plugged in your HD receiver . However , if you need to access the interactive setup again, you can access it through the Assistance menu. 1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu. 2. Select Assistance from the[...]

Getting A ssist ance 75 Getting Antenna Informa tion The Antenna Info menu helps you assess the availability of available TV channels. It is useful for checking the strength of digital channels, obtaining all channels possible, and adjusting any terrestrial TV antennas. • Press MENU to bring up the main menu, select Assistance , then Antenna Info[...]

Getting A ssist ance 76 Using the On-Screen Signal Meter The signal strength meter is used to determine whether you are receiving the DIRECTV signal; it also indicates the strength of the DIRECTV signal once the signal is acquired. Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter: 1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the main menu. 2. S[...]

Getting A ssist ance 77 4. Use the arrows and OK button on the remote control to highlight and toggle between the satellites (available if you have specified that you have an elliptical, DIRECTV dish). T ry to achieve the peak signal for each. Important Changing transponders is not the same as fine-tuning the dish. Although the signal strength may [...]

Getting A ssist ance 78 Upgrades Language is forthcoming Off-Air Guides If you are certain your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong signal, but you are receiving invalid program guide information or are having trouble tuning to a channel, you can disable your system ’ s ability to acquire off-air TV program guides. If you subscribe [...]

Reference 79 Additional Informa tion This section contains troubleshooting information, your RCA limited warranty , and accessory ordering information. Setup and connections 1 Using the remote 2 3 Basic O pera tion Using the Program Guides 4 Audi o Controls and timers 5 Using the Profiles 6 System O ptions and Preferences 7 Getting A ssist ance 8 R[...]

80 Reference Troubleshooting Can ’ t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Profiles menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “ mode. ” Noisy stereo r eception • May be a weak station. No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe a vacant channel or input is[...]

81 Reference • Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be available to record or view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. T o view this type of programming in standard definition format, you must also connect the Audio/Video jacks to the monitor . Pr oblems with your system passwor d • If you remove yo[...]

82 Reference RCA High Definition (HD) Digit al Receiver Limited W arrant y What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor . • 91 days to 1 year - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor . • The warranty for r[...]

83 Reference • Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale. • A brief note describing your receiver ’ s problem. • Y our name, addr ess and phone number . Option II: 1. We will send a r eplacement unit to our exchange point. 2. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival. 3. T ake your unit and evidence of purchase date, such [...]

84 Reference FCC Registra tion Informa tion Y our equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1. Notification to the Local T elephone Company . On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Rin[...]

85 Reference Radio Interfer ence This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation. This equipment generat[...]

86 Reference Accessor y Informa tion The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables. Standard Audio/V ideo cable with RCA-type phono plugs. VH83 Screw-on Cable* attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75- ohm F-type[...]

87 Reference Price Part No. Description Qty Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your HD receiver . Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. 2-way Signal Splitter , 4- way Signal Splitter* helps you connect to other components. Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to cab[...]

88 Reference Placing an Or der T o place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday . Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 T o pl[...]

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90 Reference Index A A-Z icon 34, 40 Access card 9, 77 Number 20 Slot on the receiver 9 Accessories 86 Age-based ratings 54 Blocking 56 Viewing 56 All icon 40 AlphaSort icon 34 Analog signals 4 Anatomy of the TV program guide 33 Antenna A 64 ANTENNA IN jacks 9 B 64 Button on the front panel 8 Information 75 Receiving signals 75 AphaSort 40 Arrows o[...]

91 Reference Index L Language 46 LED light 22 Listing all DIRECTV programs 40 Lock icon 62 Locking The system 28, 52, 58, 62 M Mail icon 66 Mailbox Checking your mail 66 Deleting mail 66 Icon 28 Maximum signal strength 77 MENU button 8, 23 Menu system Icons 47 T imers 47 Menus Icons 62 Profiles 50 Movie Ratings 58 Blocking 57, 58 Viewing 59 Themes [...]

92 Reference Index By topics 39 Using sports icon 40 Using topics icon 38 Sorting by Scout button 41 Spending limit 51 Sports Icon 40 Themes icon 40 Station name Retrieving 75 STOP button 23 Subchannel number 33 SurfGuide 36 System Lock 57, 58, 62 Password 62 T est 77 Unlock 62 T T elephone jack and cord 7 T errestrial antennas 4, 75 T ext Closed c[...]

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