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Setup and Connections8Front of the HD ReceiverON Turns the HD receiver on and off.INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press when in the progr

Setup and Connections9Back of the HD ReceiverThe diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the HD receiver. When connectingA/V cab

Setup and Connections10To make the connection:1. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables (optional).• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver

Setup and Connections11To make the connection:1. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables.• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Ri

Setup and Connections12Advanced Connection Using a Regular TV or MonitorHD Receiver, Regular TV or Monitor, and VCRCAUTIONDo not stack electroniccompo

Setup and Connections13To make the connection:1. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables (optional).• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver

Setup and Connections14Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD MonitorHD Receiver, Multimedia or HD Monitor, and VCRCAUTIONDo not stack electroni

Setup and Connections15To make the connection:1. Connect Audio/Video and S-video cables.• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Ri

Setup and Connections16To watch television or DIRECTV® programming:1. Tune your TV or monitor to the appropriate input channel.If you have used Audio/

Setup and Connections17Step 3: Place Batteries in the RemoteControlFollow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your rem

WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or shockhazard, do not expose this HDreceiver to rain or moisture.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remov

Setup and Connections18Step 7: Connect the VCR ControllerFor the HD receiver to control your VCR, you need to attach the VCR Controller to theback of

Setup and Connections193. When your VCR turns off or on, you have located the sensor.4. Use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach the VCR Contro

Setup and Connections20Step 8: Order ProgrammingYou should decide if you would like to receive DIRECTV® programming*. To receiveDIRECTV programming, y

Using the Remote21How to Use Your UniversalRemoteIn this section, you will find out how to use your universalremote control. This section:• defines th

Using the Remote22Remote Control ButtonsON•OFF Turns the HD receiver on or off. If the remote is in another componentmode, (VCR, DVD, etc.) and progra

Using the Remote23GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two channels selected duringeither DIRECTV or TV viewing. For example, if you have

Using the Remote24Programming the Remote ControlThe universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remotecontrollable components, such a

Using the Remote25Using Direct Entry1. Turn on the component to be programmed.2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code li

Using the Remote26Garrard ... 2026GE ... 2000, 2001, 20

BASIC OPERATION27How to use your HD ReceiverThis section tells you about the interactive channel banner,which appears when you change channels or pres

1Table Of ContentsWelcome to High Definition...4Getting Started ...

BASIC OPERATION28About The Channel BannerThe channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on theremote control. When the banner

BASIC OPERATION29Changing Between DIRECTV and TVViewingWhen you change channels, you tune to programming that can come from eitherTV inputs (Antenna A

BASIC OPERATION30When you want to watch a DIRECTV channel:1. Press INPUT on the remote control until the DIRECTV icon is highlightedin the channel ban

Using the Program Guides31What is a Program Guide?A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. It isa list of the current and future programs

Using the Program Guides32Bringing Up the Program GuidesIf you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you have access to twoprogram guides: a DIRECTV guid

Using the Program Guides33Anatomy of the TV Program GuideTo access the TV program guide:1. Press the INPUT button on the remote control until the TV i

Using the Program Guides34Anatomy of the DIRECTV Program GuideTo access the DIRECTV® programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV service.Press th

Using the Program Guides35Getting Around in the GuidesThere are several ways to change channels and move around the TV and DIRECTV®programming guides.

Using the Program Guides36Using the GUIDE ButtonEach press of the GUIDE button on the remote control takes you to an alternate type of TVor DIRECTV® p

Using the Program Guides37Other Guides iconThe Other Guides IconBesides the Detail Guide, Grid Guide, and SurfGuide™, there are more guide formats. Th

Table Of Contents2Tuning to a Program ... 35Getting Around in the Guides ...

Using the Program Guides38The Attractions Guide shows coming DIRECTV events and programs.Exiting A Program GuideThere are three ways to exit a guide:•

Using the Program Guides39Topics themes iconTopics iconMovies iconMovies themes iconSorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide by TopicsThe topics icon at

Using the Program Guides40Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide bySportsSelect the sports icon to tell the DIRECTV® programming guide to list only DI

Using the Program Guides41For example, to search for the program Auto Racing, the first letter you should highlightand select is “A.” (Words like “The

Using the Program Guides425. Select Run Scout. Scout will search for information in all DIRECTV®programmingguide titles.6. Check the Scout’s results b

AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS43Some Advanced FeaturesThe following section tells you how to adjust the audioquality of your HD receiver. It also shows you

AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS44Audio ControlsThe Audio menu lets you adjust the controls that deal with the TV’s audio outputs.To access the Audio menu, p

AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS45Connections:The diagram below illustrates the equipment connections and home theatre speakerarrangements. Check your equip

AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS46SAP (Second Audio Program)The SAP (Second Audio Program) menu lets you choose the default setting for SAP whenit is availab

AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS47On-screen icons are aneasy way to understandthe timers:indicates that thetimer is set.indicates that thetimer is set for aP

3Table Of ContentsSystem Options and Preferences ...63Changing the Signal Source ...

AUDIO CONTROLS AND TIMERS48Schedule a Timer with the RECORD ButtonYou can schedule a recording directly from the guide.1. With a program highlighted,

Using the Profiles49What’s a Profile?This section describes the user profiles feature. It includesinformation about:• creating a profile’s TV and DIRE

Using the Profiles50About ProfilesWhen you select Profiles from the main menu, you can create four different profilesin addition to the default “Famil

Using the Profiles51Check the channels you want to include in the list (programming subject tochange).3. Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV c

Using the Profiles522. Use the digits or the up and down arrow buttons on the remote control to entera single-program spending limit.3. Lock the syste

Using the Profiles53The TV SetupYou can establish TV channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating limits for TVprograms using the TV Setup menu.

Using the Profiles54Setting the TV RatingThe Set TV Rating menu enables you to program your HD receiver so children cannot see certain programs or cha

Using the Profiles55To set TV programming limits:1. From the main menu, select Profiles.2. Select the user name you would like to set limits for throu

Using the Profiles56Blocking Age-Based RatingsYou can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based ratinglevel. For example, if

Using the Profiles57Blocking Specific Content ThemesYou can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S,V, and FV on

4High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV.There are two types of display formats avai

Using the Profiles58Setting the Movie RatingYou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To accessthe Set Movie Ratin

Using the Profiles59Viewing Moving RatingsAfter you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some ofthe rating status butto

Using the Profiles60Choosing Your ProfileEach time you turn on the HD receiver, the Family profile is selected by default. Toselect a different profil

Using the Profiles61Locking and Unlocking a User ProfileWhen you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not know the userpassword from accessing

Using the Profiles62Locking the SystemWhen you lock the system, all limits set up for all profiles are put into effect,regardless of whether the profi

System Options and Preferences63More Advanced FeaturesThis chapter describes the other options availableto you such as:• selecting a signal source and

System Options and Preferences64Changing the Signal SourceThe Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like thesignal t

System Options and Preferences65Channel SearchEngaging in a channel search tells the HD receiver to search automatically for all theterrestrial channe

System Options and Preferences66MailboxIf you have ordered DIRECTV® programming, the mailbox shows you messages that aresent—or “mailed”—from your pro

System Options and Preferences67You may need to enteryour four-digit systempassword to order a PPVprogram if it costs morethan the spending limityou s

Setup and Connections5Getting StartedThis section tells you how to get your HD receiver set upand connected. It describes the cables you will need,exp

System Options and Preferences68Using the Attractions GuideYour program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in yourDIRE

System Options and Preferences69Reviewing and Canceling anUpcoming PurchaseHighlight an upcoming purchase from the DIRECTV Future Purchases screen. Yo

System Options and Preferences70Choosing an Output ChannelYou can choose which channel to view your HD receiver, either channel 3 or 4. If youselect c

System Options and Preferences71Screen FormatYour selection in the Screen Format menu depends on the type of TV or monitor you areusing with your HD r

System Options and Preferences72Caption ModeYou can also select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used fordisplaying captioning inf

73Help With Using theHD ReceiverIf you run across any problems or need torely on the system to give you feedback, youshould use the Assistance menu to

Getting Assistance74Running the Interactive SetupYou should have completed the interactive setup the first time you plugged in your HDreceiver. Howeve

Getting Assistance75Getting Antenna InformationThe Antenna Info menu helps you assess the availability of available TV channels. It isuseful for check

Getting Assistance76Using the On-Screen Signal MeterThe signal strength meter is used to determine whether you are receiving the DIRECTVsignal; it als

Getting Assistance774. Use the arrows and OK button on the remote control to highlight and togglebetween the satellites (available if you have specifi

Setup and Connections6Step 1: Unpack the SystemMake sure to locate the remote control and the other cables that are included withyour HD receiver.Step

Getting Assistance78UpgradesLanguage is forthcomingOff-Air GuidesIf you are certain your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong signal, but

Reference79Additional InformationThis section contains troubleshootinginformation, your RCA limited warranty, andaccessory ordering information.Setup

80ReferenceTroubleshootingCan’t select certain channel• Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Profiles menu.• If using a VCR, check to make su

81Reference• Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be available to record or view some high definition programs in highdefinition format using th

82ReferenceRCA High Definition (HD) Digital ReceiverLimited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.For how long af

83Reference• Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.• A brief note describing your receiver’s problem.• Your name, address and phone number.

84ReferenceFCC Registration InformationYour equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is incompliance with parts 15B and

85ReferenceRadio InterferenceThis equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class BDigital Device in accordance with th

86ReferenceAccessory InformationThe following accessories are available from most dealersand electronics supply stores in case you want to positionyou

87ReferencePricePart No.DescriptionQtyRemote Control This is theremote control that camepacked with your HD receiver.Replacements or spares canbe orde

Setup and Connections7Jacks and CablesBelow is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections.Note that not all cables come wit

88ReferencePlacing an OrderTo place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCardor Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listedbelow be

89ReferenceNotes

90ReferenceIndexAA-Z icon 34, 40Access card 9, 77Number 20Slot on the receiver 9Accessories 86Age-based ratings 54Blocking 56Viewing 56All ico

91ReferenceIndexLLanguage 46LED light 22Listing all DIRECTV programs 40Lock icon 62LockingThe system 28, 52, 58, 62MMail icon 66MailboxChecking

92ReferenceIndexBy topics 39Using sports icon 40Using topics icon 38Sorting byScout button 41Spending limit 51SportsIcon 40Themes icon 40Statio

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