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Outdoor Antenna Grounding -  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna  
or cable system is grounded to provide protection against voltage surges and built-up  
static charges.  
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,  
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with  
regard to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in  
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of  
grounding conductors, location of antenna-  
discharge unit, connection to grounding  
electrodes, and requirements for the  
grounding electrode. See Fig.A.  
Lightning -  
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system.This will prevent damage to the product from  
lightning and power line surges.  
Telephony -  
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.There  
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to  
report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.  
Power Lines -  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power  
lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall onto such power lines  
or circuits.When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to  
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
Refer to installation of ODU.  
Overloading -  
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
Servicing -  
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may  
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel.  
Damage Requiring Service -  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service  
personnel under the following conditions:  
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When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.  
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions.Adjust only those controls  
that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage  
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.  
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged in any way.  
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When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.  
Replacement Parts -  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics  
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or  
other hazards.  
Safety Check -  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to  
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.  
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Carts and Stands -  
Heat -  
The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.  
NOTETO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER  
Article 820-40 of the NEC (National Electrical Code) provides guidelines for proper grounding  
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system  
of the building, as close to the point cable entry as practical.  
This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material  
within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the  
safety of everyone in your household, please do not  
remove product covering.  
The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for  
which you should read the enclosed literature closely  
to prevent operating and maintenance problems.  
CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUGTO WIDE SLOT, FULLY  
INSERTED.  
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE  
LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU  
FOND.  
WARNING  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC (U.S.A.) Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device  
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
FCC Regulations and Information  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15  
of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on),  
you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
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Change the position of the satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving  
the interference.  
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Move the satellite receiver away from the equipment that is receiving the interference.  
Plug the satellite receiver into a different outlet so that the satellite receiver and the equipment receiving the  
interference are on different branch circuits.  
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Use shielded cables and I/O cords with this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations.  
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, you should consult your dealer or an experienced  
radio/television technician for help.  
IMPORTANT  
Any change or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the guarantee or manufacturer could void  
the user’s authority to operate such equipment.  
Domestic use USA - For units used at 100-120V use only the power supply cord which is supplied with the product.  
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General Information  
FCC Part 68 ANALOG DEVICE WARNINGS  
This equipment complies with part 68 of the FCC rules.  
A label on the rear panel of this equipment contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and  
ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the  
telephone company.  
This equipment uses the following USOC jack: RJ-11C.  
No telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment  
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive  
RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all  
areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0).To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected  
to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.  
Note:  
RENs are associated with loop-start and ground-start ports. Do not use for E & M or digital  
ports.  
If the terminal equipment DSX 5250 causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you  
in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the  
telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible.Also, you will be advised of your right to file a  
complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.  
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the  
operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to  
make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.  
If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect  
the equipment until the problem is resolved.  
This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. Connection to  
party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or  
corporation commission for information.)  
For repair or warranty information, please contact:  
DIRECTV  
1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)  
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Contents  
1. OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
BeforeYou Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
2. MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
TV Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Guide Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
3. ABOUTYOUR DIRECTV PLUS™ SATELLITE RECEIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
FrontView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
RearView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
4. ABOUTTHE REMOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
5. PREPARINGYOUR REMOTE FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Fitting Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
6. CONNECTINGTOYOUR EXISTING EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
IfYour Television has RF Connection Only... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
IfYour Television has A/V Connectors... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
IfYou have a TV and aVCR... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
7. INSERTING YOUR ACCESS CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Replacing the Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
8. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
SwitchingYour Receiver On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Enter Zip Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Dish Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Point Dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
System Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
9. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
10.ABOUTTHE BANNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Zap Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Short banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Long banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Browse Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Song ID Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Notification Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
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11.USINGTHE DIRECTV PROGRAMMING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
What’s in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Using the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Pay per view (PPV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
12.FAVORITE CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
13.THEMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
14.ALTERNATE AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
15.OPTIONS MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Other Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Go to Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Taglist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
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16.USING MENU MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Using Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Navigating in Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Messages Using Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Menu mode defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
17.GENERAL SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
18.SCREEN FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
19.BANNER DURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
20.FAVORITE CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
21.ACCESS CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Lock/Unlock the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Channel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Set Purchase Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Maturity Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
22.REPLACETHE ACCESS CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
23.PREFERRED LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Completed Purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Pending Purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
24.TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Where to Find Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
25.GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
26.APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION IN EXPERT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Telephone Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Application Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
System Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
27.SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
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Overview  
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Information in this guide will help you set up and use your Philips manufactured DIRECTV PLUS™ satellite receiver.  
Further help is available on screen.A glossary of terms is provided at the end of this manual.  
Features  
Your satellite receiver lets you receive television signals from up to three satellites. In addition, you can customize  
your viewing by setting up custom viewing schedules, setting favorite programs, setting viewing preferences, and  
ordering Pay-per-view programs.  
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Use the Guide to see what’s on, and to set a reminder so you don’t miss the start of a program you want to see.  
Create your own list of favorite channels.  
Restrict viewing access based on rating levels.  
Tag programs for future viewing.  
Receive mail messages from DIRECTV.  
BeforeYou Start  
Before using your system, check the following:  
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Your system installation has been completed according to the instructions in the installation section.  
The access card is installed as described on page 16.  
A telephone line is connected to the system so that you can purchase pay per view programs.You must supply  
the phone cord for the connection; it is not included with the satellite receiver.  
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DIRECTV has been called to activate your service.  
Call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3280) to activate programming.  
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Modes  
Your satellite receiver has four modes:  
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Standby - satellite receiver is on but inactive; television is off.  
TV Mode - displays television programming.  
Guide Mode - for viewing schedules and tuning to a program.  
Menu Mode - for setting preferences and access codes.  
To change modes, press the GUIDE or MENU button on the remote.  
Standby Mode  
When you press the POWER button on either the front panel or remote control, the satellite receiver enters  
standby mode.When you are not viewing, DO NOT TURN POWER OFF to the satellite receiver, because in standby  
mode, the Master Program Guide (MPG) is refreshed continuously to ensure the MPG will be up to date.  
Temporarily unlocked channels are NOT maintained when the system goes into standby mode; but themes and/or  
favorites selections are maintained.  
TV Mode  
This is the normal viewing mode in which the program is viewed without a Guide, Menu, or program banner  
displayed.  
Guide Mode  
In Guide mode, you can view lists programs according to their time slot and channel.With it, you can tune to a  
program, be notified when a program is about to start, order pay per view programs, search through listings by the  
type of program you’re looking for, and tag programs for future viewing.You can also access the menu, other guides, a  
tag list, and online help from the Guide.  
Menu Mode  
Menu mode lets you customize the features of your satellite receiver. Categories include General Settings,Access  
Control, Preferred Language, Purchases, Installation, Upgrades and Mail.  
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About your DIRECTV PLUS™satellite  
receiver  
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FrontView  
Multimedia Terminal  
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1. Menu button  
2. Back button  
3. 1 button  
4. 4 button  
5. 3 button  
6. Power indicator  
7. 2 button  
8. OK button  
9. Power button  
These functions are also available on the remote control and are described in that section.The Standby/IR indicator  
lights when yous system is active.The light is off when the unit is in Standby mode.  
RearView  
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1. 100-120V - 60 Hz AC power input  
2. Telephone jack  
3. Card Access slot  
4. Left/right Audio output for HIFI  
5. Output for TV orVCR  
6. Channel switch  
7. RF input for TV orVCR  
8. RF output for TV orVCR  
9. Satellite antenna input  
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About the remote  
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6. VOL +/-  
All modes: increases and decreases volume (Philips  
TV sets only).  
7. MUTE  
All modes: toggles audio on and off (Philips TV sets  
only).  
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Guide mode: goes to channel entered in Guide.  
Menu mode: lets you enter numeric values.  
TV mode: allows direct number entry for tuning to  
a channel.Tuning occurs immediately after the  
channel is entered, or you can press OK after  
entering the third digit to tune immediately to the  
channel.  
9. TV/SAT  
All modes: switches to local cable or antenna  
broadcasts.  
10. POWER  
All modes: toggles the satellite receiver between  
active and standby modes but does NOT turn off  
power to the unit.  
11. THEMES  
Guide mode: toggles display of themes.Themes  
indicate the type of program, for example,  
movie/action adventure.  
Menu mode: inactive.  
TV mode: displays the Themes menu.  
12. MENU  
Guide mode: enables selection of icons at the  
bottom of the Guide.A second press redisplays the  
Guide.  
Menu mode: dismisses the menu from the screen  
and accepts changes. Pressing MENU again exits the  
menu and returns to the TV confirming any  
previously set values.  
1. INFO  
Guide mode: pressing INFO toggles between  
short and long program information in the banner.  
Menu mode: inactive.  
TV mode: toggles between short and extended  
banners.  
TV mode: displays the main menu.  
2. FAVORITES  
Guide mode: toggles display of Favorite channel  
list.  
Menu mode: inactive.  
13. OK  
Guide mode: confirms current programming.  
Pressing OK confirms a selection in a dialog. For  
future programming, tags the selection or starts the  
PPV sequence.  
Menu mode: confirms the selection of a menu  
option or list choice.  
TV mode: toggles display of the Favorites dialog.  
3. PAGE+/-  
Guide mode: displays the contents of the next or  
previous Guide screen.  
TV mode: when browsing channels, goes to the  
channel displayed in the browse banner.  
Menu mode: used with long lists of options such  
as favorite channels, system information, PPV, and  
system test to scroll a full page of selection items.  
TV mode: lets you view the program banner of  
other channels while still viewing the video in from  
the current channel.  
14. BACK  
Guide mode: returns to the previous state.  
Menu mode: exits the current menu and confirms  
selections in dialogs with non-exclusive options.  
TV mode: inactive.  
4. GUIDE  
Guide mode: toggles display of the Guide.  
Menu mode: inactive.  
TV mode: displays the Guide.  
15. EXIT  
In Guide and Menu modes: returns to video and  
cancels the transaction.  
TV mode: inactive.  
5. 1 2 3 4  
Guide mode: navigates through the Guide.  
Menu mode: 3 4 select and highlight menu  
options and move between items on a screen.  
1 2 change settings in an item on the screen.  
TV mode: 1 2 inactive. 3 4 for channel surfing.  
16. i: reserved for future use.  
17. ALT AUDIO  
Guide mode: when alternate audio tracks are  
available, lets you select another audio track.  
Menu mode: inactive.  
TV mode: displays a dialog for selecting alternate  
audio tracks.  
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Preparing your remote for use  
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Your remote only operates your satellite receiver. If you have a Philips TV set, theVOL +/- and MUTE buttons  
operate those functions on the TV.  
Before using the remote:  
Fitting Batteries  
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Remove its battery compartment cover.  
Insert the two batteries (type LR6/AA - 1.5V) supplied.  
Position them, as shown in the diagram, in the battery compartment.  
Replace the cover.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES,AND NEVER MIX DIFFERENTTYPES  
OF BATTERY (STANDARD,ALKALINE,AND SO ON).  
The batteries supplied with your receiver’s remote do not contain heavy metals such as mercury  
or nickel cadmium. Nevertheless, in many countries exhausted batteries may not be disposed of  
with your household waste. Please dispose of exhausted batteries according to local regulations.  
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Connecting to your existing equipment  
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Unplug all equipment from the mains before making connections.  
If yourTelevision has RF Connection Only...  
Refer to the illustration below:  
1. Connect the satellite receiver’s ‘TO TV/VCR’ output jack to the TV’s UHF/VHF input jack.  
2. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the satellite receiver’s AC IN jack. Connect the plug end to an AC  
outlet.The power LED should light.  
3. Connect other equipment to an AC outlet.  
4. Switch on your TV first and select channel 3 on your TV.The Welcome screen should display.  
5. Your satellite receiver is now ready for installation.To continue, refer to the installation section on page 17.  
Digital Satellite Receiver (DSR)  
Coaxial Cable  
TV  
TV  
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If yourTelevision has A/V Connectors...  
Refer to the illustration below:  
1. Connect the satellite receiver A/V jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks.Alternately, you can also connect the satellite  
receiver’s AUDIO jacks to your audio receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks using audio cables.  
2. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the satellite receiver’s AC IN jack. Connect the plug end to an AC  
outlet.  
3. Connect other equipment to an AC outlet.  
4. Switch on your TV first and select the appropriate A/V mode depending on the connection chosen in step 2.  
Refer to the user manual of your TV set to select the proper A/V mode  
(AUX/VCR, S-VIDEO, ...).The Power indicator will light and the Welcome screen will display on the TV.  
5. Your satellite receiver is now ready for installation.To continue, refer to the installation section on page 17.  
Digital Satellite Receiver (DSR)  
A/V Cable  
TV  
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If you have aTV and aVCR...  
Refer to the illustration below:  
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Connect the satellite receiver A/V jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks.Alternately, you can connect the satellite  
receiver’s AUDIO jacks to your audio receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks using audio cables.  
Note:  
Note:  
If bothTV and VCR have A/V jacks, connect additionally the VCR’s A/V OUT jacks to theTV’s  
A/V IN jacks to achieve good picture quality at VCR playback.  
If yourTV has RF input only, connections made in steps 3 and 4 will bring signals to theTV.  
2. Connect theVCR’sVHF/UHF OUT jack to the TV’s UHF/VHF IN jack.  
3. Connect the satellite receiver’s ‘TO TV/VR’ output jack to theVCR’s UHF/VHF IN jack.  
4. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the satellite receiver’s AC IN jack. Connect the plug end to an AC  
outlet.  
5. Connect other equipment to an AC outlet.  
6. Switch on your TV first and select the appropriate channel or A/V mode depending on the connection chosen in  
step 2. Refer to the user manuals for your TV andVCR to select proper channel or A/V mode (AUX/VCR, S-  
VIDEO, ...).The Power indicator will light and the Welcome screen will display on the TV.  
7. Your satellite receiver is now ready for installation.To continue, refer to the installation section on page 17.  
Digital Satellite Receiver (DSR)  
A/V Cable  
VCR  
Coaxial  
A/V Cable  
TV  
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Inserting your Access Card  
The access card provided with your system includes information about your purchase authorization and other data.  
To watch channels, your viewing access card needs to be inserted in the access card slot on the rear of your satellite  
receiver.  
When the card is removed, the system will not display any programming guides or video signal.The message,“Please  
insert your Access Card” displays.  
The access card only needs to be inserted during system setup and generally does not need to be removed. Each  
access card has a unique number. Be sure to record this number in the space provided on the back cover of this  
manual.  
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Hold the card with the arrow facing upwards and pointing toward the slot in the satellite receiver rear panel.  
Gently push the card into the slot until it meets the stop.  
Keep your access card permanently inserted in your satellite receiver.  
CAUTION  
YOUR ACCESS CARD IS FRAGILE.  
ALWAYS INSERT CORRECTLY AND CAREFULLY.  
DO NOT BEND.  
DO NOT REMOVE AND RE-INSERT UNNECESSARILY.  
NEVER SUBMERGE IN LIQUID OR APPLY CLEANING FLUIDS.  
Replacing the Access Card  
When replacing the access card, the system will prompt you with instructions. Gently remove the card from its slot. If  
you have to reinsert the card, you should have the ARROW facing forward into the box and the GOLD CHIP facing  
down. Push the card into the slot as far as it will go, the end will be visible outside of the slot.  
The old card passes information to the new card, and then the old card no longer functions.  
Refer to the illustration below:  
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Installation  
SwitchingYour Receiver On and Off  
With your satellite receiver connected to the AC outlet, press the front panel POWER button to power  
it on.  
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Press the POWER button on your remote to wake up your satellite receiver.  
Press the POWER button on your remote again to put your satellite receiver into standby.  
There is no need to turn off power to the satellite receiver.  
When you install a new system, you can skip the installation  
procedure if all the defaults listed on page 28 apply.When the Welcome  
screen displays, press the 4 button and OK.  
If you need to change any settings, you can use the Installation Wizard to  
guide you through the setup process which includes entering your zip  
code, selecting the dish configuration, pointing the dish, and testing the  
system.A series of screens will be displayed and you will be prompted  
with onscreen instructions. Once you have entered all the requested  
information, a System Test screen displays.When this screen is dismissed, the satellite receiver will be enabled. Be sure  
you have contacted DIRECTV and arranged for service.  
For installing your satellite dish and making connections, refer to the installation manual for the satellite dish.  
After the initial installation, you may want to access the installation features, for example, if you have moved the dish.  
The following sections describe the options on the Installation menu.  
To access the installation menu:  
1. Press MENU on the remote.  
2. On the main menu, choose Installation.  
Enter Zip Code  
Use this function when setting up the satellite antenna to help position it correctly.  
To enter the zip code:  
1. Press MENU on the remote.  
2. Choose Installation/Enter Zip Code.  
3. Enter the zip code using the numeric buttons on the remote.  
Or  
4. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to increment the number in the zip code field. Press the 2 button to move to the next  
field.When all the digits have been entered, press OK to return to the installation menu.  
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Dish Configuration  
Use this function when setting up the satellite antenna to identify the type of dish in use.  
To enter the dish configuration:  
1. Press MENU on the remote.  
2. Choose Installation/Dish Configuration.  
3. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight the dish you have.  
4. Press OK to return to the Installation menu.  
Point Dish  
Use this function while manually pointing the dish to determine that it is correctly aligned with the satellite(s). Refer  
to the satellite dish installation manual for instructions.You may want to have a helper to read the onscreen displays  
during this procedure. Signal strength readings change approximately two seconds after the adjustment is made. Note  
that single dish installations often show higher signal strength than installations which receive signals from two or  
three satellites.The onscreen display will tell you how to align your dish for latitude, longitude, azimuth, and rotation  
based on your zip code.  
To point a round dish:  
1. Press MENU on the remote.  
2. Choose Installation/Point Dish.  
3. A dialog displays showing a signal strength meter.  
4. Use the 1 or 2 buttons to change the transponder for the selected satellite.  
5. Adjust the dish until the signal strength meter stabilizes at a maximum reading.The range is 0 to 100.  
6. Press BACK to return to the Installation menu.  
To point an oval dish:  
1. Press MENU on the remote.  
2. Choose Installation/Point Dish.  
3. A dialog displays showing two (or three) signal strength meters, depending on the type of dish you selected in  
the Dish Configuration dialog.  
4. Use the 3 or 4 arrow buttons to select a satellite.  
5. Use the 1 or 2 buttons to change the transponder for the selected satellite.  
6. Adjust the dish until the signal strength meters stabilize at a maximum reading.The range is 0 to 100.  
7. Press BACK to return to the Installation menu.  
SystemTest  
The system test display shows you the results of system tests.  
This information is useful if you need to contact customer  
service.  
To view the system test results:  
1. Press MENU on the remote.  
2. Choose Installation/System Test.  
3. Use the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the  
dialog.  
Press the Page +/- buttons to scroll by a full page.  
4. Press BACK to return to the Installation menu.  
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Operation  
Throughout this manual, you will notice that the everyday operation of your satellite receiver is based on a series of  
user friendly onscreen displays and menus.These displays will help you get the most from your satellite receiver,  
guiding you through initial installation, channel selection, timer settings and many other functions.  
Most functions can be carried out using the buttons on the front of your satellite receiver or the remote, however  
we suggest that you will find it easier to use your remote in most instances.  
About the banner  
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You can display a program banner by pressing the INFO button on the remote when in TV mode.The banner can  
also display notices, help text, icons, and details about the selected program.  
Zap Banner  
While you’re viewing a program, pressing the INFO button on remote displays the “Zap” (short) banner. Pressing Info  
again displays the long banner.The banner displays for the time you set in Menu mode. To dismiss the banner before  
the display duration has expired, press EXIT.  
Short banner  
Long banner  
Closed captioning  
Long program  
description available  
Channel  
number  
Alternate audio  
language track  
Program  
theme and  
subtheme  
Channel  
Favorites (if on)  
logo, Mail,  
or Program  
Notification  
icon  
Themes  
(if on)  
CurrentTime  
System locked  
Pay per view  
Program  
name  
Program  
start and  
end time  
Copy/record  
protection  
Program  
long  
description  
Rating  
Price (If PPV)  
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Browse Banner  
While watching a program, you can  
view information about other programs using the  
Browse Banner feature. Press the PAGE+/- buttons  
to cycle through channels.As you select a channel,  
the short banner for the program is displayed.  
Long program information is not available in the  
Browse banner.  
To dismiss the banner, press EXIT to return to the same channel, or OK to tune to the browsed to channel.  
When FAVORITES or THEMES are selected, the zap and browse banners show only information about programs  
from the favorites and/or themes lists.  
Song ID Displays  
When you select a channel that contains audio  
only, information about the currently playing music selection is displayed  
for each new song. Pressing INFO redisplays the song information and the  
zap banner.  
Notification Displays  
Notifications that a tagged program (see page 26)  
is about to begin and the arrival of new mail are displayed in the logo  
space.  
Notifications are displayed in the order in which they are received.After  
10 seconds, the next notification displays.  
Logo space  
Tagged program notification icon displays three minutes before a tagged program  
is about to start. Press OK to tune to the channel.  
The mail icon appears if you have received new mail.  
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11 Using the DIRECTV Programming  
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Guide  
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The DIRECTV Programming Guide offers complete TV listings and access to much more.The Guide lists programs  
according to their time slot and channel.With it, you can tune to a program, be notified when a program is about to  
start, order pay per view programs, search through listings by the type of program you’re looking for, and tag  
programs for future viewing.You can also access the menu, other guides, a tag list, and online help from the Guide.  
The channel scroll elevator shows the relative location and amount of channels in the display relative to the  
number of total channels in selected FAV/THEMES lists. It also implies the amount of total pages accessible by  
pressing the PAGE+/- buttons.  
The channel list shows the channels available based on FAVS/THEMES/SUBTHEMES currently selected.  
Arrows indicate that the program extends beyond the time slot shown.  
The Tag mark indicates that the program has been selected for future viewing. If a program is tagged, the tag will  
always display in the Guide cell.The system will notify you before the program starts so that you can tune to it.  
The Program list shows all the programs airing in a time slot. If program names are too long to fit into a guide cell,  
they may be truncated or not displayed at all. However, when a program is selected, its full name appears in the  
banner.  
Time  
Short  
banner  
Selected  
date  
Program list  
Channel  
list  
Tag mark  
Channel  
scroll  
elevator  
Arrows  
Help  
Selected  
program  
Menu  
Taglist  
Go to Date  
Other Guides  
What’s in the Guide  
The Guide shows the programming available for a 1 1/2 hour period. Programs you can tune to are determined by  
settings you make in Menu mode. For example, if you set maturity rating at PG-13, you will not be able to tune to  
programs with higher maturity ratings such as R without first entering an access code if you have locked the system  
(see page 31).  
The Guide also displays network channel information in the banner.When you are displaying programming for the  
current time and press the 1 button, the highlight shifts to the channel list and displays the selected channel’s  
information in the banner. Long channel information is available when you press INFO.To redisplay program  
information, press the 2 button.  
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Using the Guide  
To do this....  
Do this....  
Display the Guide  
Press the GUIDE button on the remote.  
Scroll through the program list  
Tune to a current program  
Press the 3 and 4 buttons. Press a button continuously to  
scroll faster.You can use the PAGE+/- buttons to scroll by a  
full page.  
Use the 3 and 4 buttons to scroll through the list of current  
programs, then press OK.  
Or  
Enter the channel’s number on the remote control’s numeric  
pad and press OK.  
Scroll to another time slot  
Choose a program to view  
Press the 1 and 2 buttons. Press a button continuously to  
scroll faster.When you go into past programming, channel  
information displays in the banner.  
Press the arrow buttons until the program you want to view is  
highlighted in the Guide. If the program is in the current time  
slot, pressing OK tunes to the selected channel and displays  
the zap banner for the program.  
If the selected program is PPV, the PPV dialog displays.  
If the program is in a future time slot, the Tag dialog displays  
so you can add the program to your viewing schedule. If it is  
already tagged, the Untag dialog displays.  
View the “long” information banner  
You can toggle between the display of short and long  
program and channel information by pressing the INFO  
button on the remote.  
Display Favorites  
Press FAVORITES on the remote.The Favorites dialog  
displays allowing you to select a personalized channel list.  
When the dialog is dismissed, the Favorites icon displays at  
the top of the banner and the Guide contains listings of  
channels that belong to the selected Favorites list.  
FAVORITES lists are set up in Menu mode. Refer to p. 25.  
Display Themes  
Press the THEMES button on the remote.The Themes  
dialog displays letting you select from program themes and  
sub-themes.When the dialog is dismissed, the Themes icon  
displays at the top of the banner and the Guide lists  
programs for the selected theme. Refer to p. 25.  
Purchase a PPV program  
When you select a PPV program, a $ displays in the banner,  
indicating that it is PPV.When you press OK, the PPV  
dialogs display and prompt you through the purchase  
procedure. If it is a future program, it is tagged. Refer to p. 24.  
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Lock the satellite receiver  
In Menu mode, you can lock the satellite receiver to prevent  
unauthorized viewing.When locked, a lock icon displays in  
the banner.When you try to tune to a locked item (channel,  
exceeds maturity rating threshold or PPV), a dialog displays.  
It prompts you to enter the four-digit access code as  
described below.The satellite receiver then tunes to the  
channel and the banner displays the unlock icon for the rest  
of the viewing session.The system remains unlocked until it  
enters standby mode.  
To enter the password:  
Press the numeric buttons on the remote or use the 1 and 2  
buttons to highlight a field in the password, then use the  
3 and 4 buttons to choose the number. Press the 1 or 2  
button to move to the next field.When all the numbers have  
been entered, press OK.  
Tag a program for future viewing  
You can set up your viewing schedule ahead of time, so that  
you will be automatically notified of the shows you want to  
see.This is called “tagging”. On the Guide, tagged programs  
have a checkmark to the right of the program name.You can  
tag up to 25 programs.  
When a program has been tagged for future viewing, the  
notification banner displays 3 minutes before the program  
starts. Press OK to tune to the channel.  
You can still purchase future PPV programs after 25, but you  
will not receive a tag notice.  
To tag a non-PPV program:  
1. Highlight a future program to tag and press OK. In the Tag for  
Notification dialog, choose whether you want to tag this  
program once, daily, weekly, or Monday-Friday. Remember, you  
are actually tagging the time slot, so if the program moves to a  
different time slot, you will want to retag it.  
2. Press OK on the Tag for Notification dialog. If the program is in  
the same time slot as another tagged program, the system will  
prompt you that a conflict exists.  
To tag a PPV program:  
1. Highlight a future program to tag.  
The PPV dialog displays.When you have completed the  
purchase, the program will be tagged.  
Untagging a tagged program  
To untag a program:  
1. Highlight the program and press OK.  
2. In the dialog, choose Once if you want to untag a program for  
one time slot only, or Always if a program has been tagged more  
than once, for example, a program that airs every day.  
3. Press OK.  
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Pay PerView (PPV)  
Pay per view programs include special programming, movies, and sporting programs and are indicated by a “$” in the  
banner. In the Guide, you can preview most currently airing pay per view programs, purchase current and future PPV  
programs, and cancel a purchase. In Menu mode, you can view the purchase history, cancel purchases, and restrict this  
feature by setting rating and spending limits.  
Some PPV programs cannot be taped.This is indicated by the recording restriction icon at the lower right  
corner of the banner.  
To preview a PPV program occurring up to 30 minutes into the program:  
1. Highlight the currently airing program in the Guide and also while zapping.  
2. If a preview exists, it will automatically be tuned to when you press OK or zap to it.  
3. You can purchase the program by pressing OK at any time during the preview.At the end of the preview, a dialog  
displays containing alternate start times (if available) and pricing. If you decide to purchase the program, further  
dialogs display to guide you through the purchase.  
To purchase a PPV program:  
1. Highlight the program in the Guide and press OK.  
2. In the purchase dialog, choose “Buy Now” and press OK.  
3. If alternate start times or pricing are available, a dialog displays in which you can choose the start time. Press the  
1 and 2 buttons to select alternate start times.  
4. Press the 3 and 4 buttons to move to the next selectable item (if available), then press the 1 and 2 buttons to  
select an option.  
If you select a program start time that conflicts with a tagged program, you will be notified to the conflict.  
5. Press OK to confirm the selections and remove the dialog.  
6. If you have locked your satellite receiver and have not entered your access code during this session, the access  
code dialog displays and prompts you to enter your access code. Enter the access code and press OK.  
If you purchased a future PPV program, the program will have a checkmark next to it in the Guide.  
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12 Favorite Channels  
In Menu mode (see page 28), you can add your favorite channels to a list so that only channels with  
programming that interests you appear on the Guide when the list is selected.When Favorites is selected, the  
Favorites icon displays on the top line of the banner and programs displayed in the Guide are only those in the  
selected list.When zapping, you are limited to channels in the favorites list; however, you can access any channel by  
entering its number from the remote.  
To display favorite channels:  
1. Press FAVORITES on the remote.  
A dialog displays in which you can select a favorites list.  
2. Press the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight the desired list and  
press OK.A checkmark displays to the right of the selected list.  
3. The Guide displays only programs from your favorite channel list.  
You will only be able to zap to channels on the list.  
Themes  
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Choosing Themes causes the Guide to  
highlight the programs whose themes match your choices.When zapping, you will  
go only to channels containing programs that have the selected themes (smart  
surf).You can choose any or all of the themes and sub-themes.When themes are  
selected, the Themes icon displays on the top line of the banner.  
To select Themes:  
1. Press THEMES on the remote.  
The Themes dialog displays.  
2. Press the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight the desired theme.Themes which  
have sub-themes are indicated by an arrow to the right of the theme.To view  
the sub-themes, press the 2 button.  
3. Press OK to toggle selection of the highlighted theme.  
4. Press BACK.  
Alternate Audio  
Many programs are broadcast with alternate audio tracks.When alternate audio is available, the  
alternate audio icon displays on the top line of the banner.  
To change audio tracks (when available):  
1. Press the Alt Audio button on the remote.  
2. A dialog displays the languages available for the selected program. In the  
dialog, use the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight the language you want and press  
OK.  
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15 Options menu  
The bottom of the Guide screen contains five icons which you can access by pressing the MENU button on the  
remote when the Guide is displayed. Use the 1 and 2 buttons to highlight an icon and press OK to view its dialog  
box.  
Other Guides  
Selecting Other Guides displays a dialog in which you can  
choose a type of guide to view. Use the  
3 and 4 buttons to scroll through the list. Use the PAGE+/-  
buttons to scroll to the next page. Press OK to select and  
display the highlighted guide.You can view and tag programs  
contained in any guide.  
Go to Date  
Selecting the Go to Date option lets you look at a list of  
programs for another day in the week. Use the 3 and 4  
buttons to move to the day of interest, then press OK.The  
programming information available is limited to the master and  
extended program guides.When you press OK, the Guide  
displays programming information for the same 1.5 hour block  
of time displayed before you selected Go to Date, but for the  
day you selected.  
Taglist  
Selecting Taglist displays the list of your tagged programs, both  
free and PPV. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to move through the  
list, or the PAGE+/- buttons to scroll by a full page.You can  
untag any program in the list.To untag a program, highlight it  
and press OK. Press BACK to return to the Guide.When you  
return to the Guide, any items untagged in the taglist will be  
unchecked in the Guide.  
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Menu  
Selecting Menu takes you to the menu module, in which is  
described in detail in the next section.  
Help  
Selecting Help opens a window in which high-level help  
information displays.You can scroll through the help information  
using the 3 and 4 or PAGE+/- buttons. Context sensitive help  
is often available in the banner.  
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16 Using menu mode  
Messages  
The satellite receiver may occasionally display messages which overlay the Guide.To dismiss a message, press OK.  
Software Upgrade Message  
When DIRECTV schedules or transmits a software upgrade, you will be notified by an onscreen message. Once a software  
upgrade is complete, your satellite receiver is ready to use. Old software cannot be restored.  
Using Menu Mode  
The Menu mode lets you customize the features of your satellite receiver. Categories include General Settings,Access  
Control, Preferred Language, Purchases, Installation, Upgrades and Mail.  
In Menu mode, the following buttons on the remote are inactive: FAVORITES,THEMES, GUIDE, and ALT AUDIO.  
To access the main menu from the Guide:  
1. Press the MENU button on the remote.  
2. Press OK.  
To access the main menu from theTV:  
1. Press the MENU button on the remote.  
To dismiss the menu:  
Press the MENU button on the remote control.This removes  
the menu from the screen and accepts all the changes you have  
made.  
To return to your program and cancel a transaction:  
Press EXIT.  
Navigating in Menu Mode  
To navigate through the menus, use the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight an option.Then press OK to confirm the  
selection and display a sub-menu or dialog. Selecting items on a sub-menu displays a dialog in which you can change  
settings or review parameters. To navigate within a dialog, press the 3 and 4 buttons.To accept changes and return  
to a sub-menu, press OK. If the dialog contained non-exclusive choices, press OK and BACK.  
Menu mode defaults  
Menu mode has the following defaults:  
Screen Format:  
Full screen (4:3)  
Banner Duration:  
Favorites Names:  
Favorites Channels:  
Channel Lock:  
5 seconds  
Maximum 4 lists. List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4.Ten characters per list name  
All channels selected for each list  
None  
R
Maturity Rating:  
Per-Purchase Limit:  
Password:  
$10.00  
0000  
Password Mode:  
Menu & Guide Language:  
Audio Track Language:  
Dish Configuration*:  
Unlocked  
English  
English  
Single  
The following sections tell you how to change these settings.  
*Described in the Installation section (see page 17).  
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17 General settings  
The General Settings option on the main menu let you change the screen format, change the banner duration, and set  
the favorite channels list.To change general settings, navigate to the General Settings option on the main menu and  
press OK. In the menus that display, use the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight your selection, then press OK to confirm  
the selection. Press BACK to return to the main menu.  
Screen Format  
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Screen format defines the width/height ratio of the picture. Options are wide (16:9) or full screen (4:3). Because  
programs are transmitted in a variety of formats, your screen format settings will affect position of the picture on  
your TV.The effects of these settings are shown below.  
Broadcast format  
16:9  
4:3  
image  
image  
9
3
16  
4
User-selected format  
Wide (16:9)  
A
C
B
image  
16  
image  
16  
9
9
9
3
16  
D
Full screen (4:3)  
image  
4
3
3
image  
4
4
A: images appears as broadcasted  
B: black bars are added to the left and right of the images, or the image is stretched (dependent on your TV set)  
C: image is truncated at the left and right  
D: image appears as broadcasted  
Banner Duration  
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Banner durations defines how long the program information banner remains on the screen after you tune to a  
program. Options are 5, 10, 15, or 20 seconds.  
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20 Favorite Channel  
You can save up to four different favorite channel lists.This way, members of a household can each set their own  
favorite channels.  
To edit a Favorites List Name:  
1. Navigate to the Favorite Channel menu.  
2. Choose Change Name.  
3. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to move to the list whose name you want to edit. Press OK.The Edit Name dialog  
displays.  
4. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to scroll through the alphabet.When the letter you want displays, press  
the 1 or 2 to confirm the selection and move to the next character in the name.  
5. Press OK to confirm the edited name.  
6. Press BACK to return to the previous menu.  
To change the contents of a Favorites List:  
1. Navigate to the Favorite Channel menu.  
2. Choose Change List and select the list you want to change.  
3. Press OK.The Change Name submenu displays.  
4. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to choose Manual, Select All, or Deselect All.  
Manual Select shows a list of all available channels.A checkmark is displayed next to channels on your favorites list.  
You can toggle the checkmark by highlighting the channel and pressing OK.  
Select All selects all channels in the list.You can then manually deselect any channel.  
Deselect All deselects all the channels in the list.You can then manually select any channel.  
Use the 3 and 4 buttons to navigate through the list, or use the PAGE +/- buttons to scroll the list up or down by a  
complete page.  
You can also move to a channel by entering its number using the numeric buttons on the remote control.The  
channels list automatically scrolls to the channel whose number you entered.  
Press OK to toggle the check marks on the channel. Press BACK to confirm the selection(s).  
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21 Access Control  
With Access Control, you can lock or unlock  
the system, change the access code, lock channels, set purchase  
limits, set maturity ratings, and replace the access  
card (access card) when requested by DIRECTV.  
To set access control options, navigate to the Access Control  
option on the main menu and press OK. In the menu that  
displays, use the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight your selection,  
then press OK to confirm the selection. Press BACK to return  
to the main menu.  
Access to all of these functions can be restricted by an access code. If the access code mode was previously set to  
locked (details below) a lock icon displays in the banner.  
You can view settings including Channel Lock, Purchase Limit, and Maturity Rating without unlocking your system.  
However, you must unlock it to change any of these settings. Unlocking the system (if locked) requires knowledge of  
the correct access code.  
Lock/Unlock the System  
Your satellite receiver can be locked or unlocked.  
When it is locked, the system will prompt you to enter  
the password whenever you want to change settings in  
the following: lock channels, change maturity levels,  
change purchase limits, change the password, or replace  
the access card.  
A locked system is indicated by the lock icon in the  
banner.To unlock the system, enter the password as  
described below.  
To lock or unlock the system:  
Choose Lock/Unlock the System from the Access Control menu.  
When the system prompts you for an password, enter it using the numeric buttons on the remote control.After the  
last digit is correctly entered, the password is automatically validated.  
Change Password  
The password is four digits.You can change it at any time. Be sure to write it down in case you forget it.  
To change your password:  
1. Be sure you have unlocked the system using the steps above.  
2. Choose Change Password from the Access Control menu and press OK.  
3. Enter the current password using the numeric buttons on the remote or by using the 1 and 2 buttons to move  
from one field to another. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to scroll password numbers. Press OK.  
4. Enter the new password.  
You will be prompted to enter it again to verify it. Press OK. Press BACK to return to the previous menu.  
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Channel Lock  
Locking channels prevents a viewer from accessing the channels by requiring that the password be entered first.You  
must lock the system to enforce these settings. Locked channels are indicated by the lock icon to their right. Use the  
3 and 4 buttons to choose Manual Lock, Lock All, or Unlock All.  
Manual lock lets you lock individual channels.When you choose this option, a list of all available channels displays.A  
lock icon to the right of the channel name indicates that it is locked. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to navigate to a  
channel. Use the PAGE +/- buttons to scroll by a full page. Press BACK to confirm the selections and go the previous  
menu.  
Lock All lets you lock all channels. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight eitherYes or No, then press OK to confirm  
the selection and go the previous menu.  
Unlock All lets you unlock all channels. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to highlight eitherYes or No, then press OK to  
confirm the selection and go the previous menu.  
Press BACK to return to the previous menu.  
Set Purchase Limit  
You can set a price limit on pay per view programs up to $655.35.This limit is per program; it is not a cumulative  
limit.  
To set the Purchase Limit:  
1. Choose Purchase Limit from the Access Control menu and press OK.  
A dialog displays the current purchase limit.  
2. Enter the purchase limit using the numeric buttons on the remote. Or, use the 1 and 2 buttons to move from  
digit to another, then use the 3 and 4 buttons to scroll the numeric entry for each digit.  
3. Press OK to confirm the selection.  
Maturity Rating  
Maturity ratings help you determine a program’s content, similar to the way films are rated. For example, a rating of  
“G” is a program suitable for general audiences, while a rating of “R” might be suitable for adult only viewing.When  
you lock a particular rating, all ratings exceeding the locked rating are automatically locked as well. For example, if  
you lock “NC-17”,“R” will be automatically locked. Locked programs are displayed in the Guide and the Lock icon is  
displayed in the banner.To view a locked program, you must first enter an access code.You must lock the system to  
enforce these settings.  
To set the Maturity Rating:  
1. Choose Maturity Rating from the Access Control menu and press OK.  
A ratings list displays.A lock icon to the right of the rating indicates that it is locked.  
2. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to navigate to a rating.  
3. Press OK to confirm the selection.  
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22 Replace the Access Card  
Your service provider may periodically send you a new access card.You will need to use this card in place of the  
current card.  
To replace the Access Card:  
1. Choose Replace Access card from the Access Control menu and press OK. Be sure the current access card is  
inserted in the satellite receiver.  
The system prompts “Copying OLD access card information....”  
2. When the system prompts you, remove the old card, insert the new card and press OK.  
Data from the old card will be copied to the new card and the system will prompt you when the procedure is  
complete.  
3. Press OK to return to the previous menu.  
4. Discard the old card, it no longer works.  
23 Preferred language  
Many programs are broadcast with program guide information and audio tracks in different languages.You can choose  
the language you prefer for the Menu and Guide and for the audio track.  
Note:  
Not all programs offer multiple languages. If the selected program is not available in the  
preferred language, it defaults to the first listed audio track.  
To choose the preferred language:  
1. Choose Preferred Language from the main menu and press OK.  
2. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to choose either Menu & Guide or Audio Track.  
The currently selected language has a checkmark to its right.  
3. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to choose the preferred language from the list.  
4. Press OK.  
5. If desired, repeat steps 2-4 to change the other option.  
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Purchases  
Use the Purchases dialog to view completed or pending purchases.  
Completed Purchases  
Completed Purchases displays a summary of your past purchases including the program and channel name, program  
date, presentation start and end time, price, and whether the program was viewed or cancelled. Information for all  
past purchases is stored on the access card and displayed with the most recent purchase first.  
To view completed purchases:  
1. Choose Purchases from the main menu and press OK.  
2. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to choose Completed and press OK.  
A list of completed purchases displays indicating whether they were viewed or cancelled.You can scroll through  
the list using the 3 and 4 buttons or using the PAGE+/- buttons to scroll by a full page.  
3. Press BACK to return to the previous menu.  
Pending Purchases  
The Purchases: Pending screen displays all pay per view (PPV) programs that you have purchased but have not yet  
viewed.You can cancel any PPV programs which you have not yet watched or did not watch. Information displayed to  
cancel a purchase includes the program and channel name, program date, presentation start and end time, price, and  
rating. Information for all purchases is stored on the access card and displayed with the most recent purchase first.  
Note:  
You cannot cancel a PPV purchase if you have already tuned to the program.  
To cancel purchases:  
1. Choose Purchases from the main menu and press OK.  
2. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to choose Pending. Press OK.  
A list of pending purchases and purchases that were ordered but not viewed displays.You can scroll through the  
list using the 3 and 4 buttons or using the PAGE+/- buttons to scroll by a full page.  
3. To delete a pending purchase, highlight it and press OK.The checkmark disappears from the right of the  
program’s name.  
4. Press BACK to return to the previous menu.All unchecked programs will be deleted from the pending purchases  
list.  
5. If desired, you can verify the purchase was canceled by viewing Purchases:Pending.  
Upgrades  
The Upgrades dialog displays  
information about past and future upgrades which is helpful if  
you need to report problems to a customer service  
representative.The information presented is for viewing only.  
To view Upgrades:  
1. Press MENU on the remote.  
2. Choose Upgrades from the main menu.  
3. Press OK to return to the previous menu.  
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Software Upgrade Message  
When DIRECTV schedules or transmits a software upgrade, you will be notified by an onscreen message. Once a software  
upgrade is complete, your satellite receiver is ready to use. Old software cannot be restored.  
Your digital satellite receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions.These  
modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. If your receiver is on  
when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two.Your reception  
should return to normal after the modification is complete.Your receiver must be plugged in to receive upgrade. Do not  
unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress. Please consult the Upgrade Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or  
modifications planned by DIRECTV.  
Mail  
Your service provider will periodically send you messages.When you receive new mail, the  
pigeon mail icon appears at the logo space on the main menu and Guide.You can view and  
delete messages. Each message includes the date and time it was sent.A maximum of 30  
messages can be stored.When new messages are received, the oldest message is automatically  
deleted if the maximum amount of messages is exceeded.The banner on the Mail screen  
indicates how many messages you have.  
To view mail:  
1. Choose Mail from the main menu.  
The Mail screen displays the first message.  
2. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to scroll through the list of messages.  
3. When a message is highlighted, press info to vieuw it.  
To delete a message:  
1. When a message is displayed, press OK to remove the checkmark to its right.When you press BACK, all  
unchecked messages are deleted.  
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24 Troubleshooting  
Where to Find Help  
The banner area at the top of the display provides context sensitive help text based on the menu, sub-menu, or  
object you select. General help is available by highlighting the “?” icon at the bottom of the Guide screen and pressing  
OK.  
Error messages that display onscreen are self-explanatory.A partial list of possible error messages is included in the  
table which follows.To remove an error message from the screen, press OK.  
SYMPTOM  
No picture, no sound, Power indicator does not light.  
9 Receiver is not plugged into the AC outlet or is not switched on.  
9POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  
9 Check AC outlet connection. Press the POWER button on the front of  
the receiver  
9 Check connections from the satellite receiver to the TV.  
Arrow buttons don’t work.  
Cannot access program.  
Cannot order PPV program.  
9 Make sure no objects obstruct the line of sight between the remote and  
the satellite receiver.  
9 The remote may need new batteries.  
9 See also “Screen is frozen.”  
9 Check that you are subscribing to the station to which you want to  
tune. Call your program provider if you are not sure.  
9 Be sure the system is not locked as indicated by the lock icon in the  
banner.  
9 It may be too late to purchase this program. Check for other showtimes.  
9 Make sure the PPV option is not locked (see p. 31).  
9 Program may exceed purchase limit.  
9 Your access card may be full. Call DIRECTV.  
9 Telephone cable not installed or attached correctly.  
Cannot cancel PPV  
9 You cannot cancel PPV orders that you’ve watched or tuned to.  
However, you can cancel programs you’ve ordered but haven’t watched  
even if it has already aired.  
Guide does not tune to the selected program.  
9 Press OK to select the program you highlighted.  
Cannot display favorite stations  
9 You must set up your Favorites list before favorite channels will display  
(see p. 30).  
Locks not working  
9 Check that the system is locked (see p. 31).  
Cannot access lock screens  
9 The system must be unlocked before you can make changes to the  
access control lock settings (see p. 31).  
Cannot lock or unlock the system.  
9 Make sure you enter the correct password. If you’ve lost or forgotten  
your password, call DIRECTV.  
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SYMPTOM  
No picture.  
9POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  
9 Make sure all power cords are connected.  
9 Make sure the TV input is set properly.  
9 Make sure the TV source is set properly on the TV. Press the TV/SAT  
button on the remote.  
9 Check that the receiver is on. Check that the access card is inserted  
properly in the receiver (see p. 16). If you are receiving only a few  
stations, call DIRECTV to have your programming activated.  
9 Check the satellite antenna’s signal strength (see p. 18).To ensure a  
quality picture, make sure the signal is coming directly from the receiver  
and not through yourVCR. Call DIRECTV for details.  
9 Make sure the RG-6 cable is properly connected to the antenna’s LNB.  
9 Check the cable for kinks.  
Alternate audio track is not available.  
9 Not all programs offer alternate audio tracks and are indicated by the I-  
II symbol in the banner. Press ALT AUDIO to see a list of available  
languages.  
Audio track language is incorrect.  
9 Check the default language settings (see p. 33).The program provider  
may not make available all the languages displayed in the Language screen  
accessed in the main menu.  
Access card problems.  
9 Check that the card is inserted properly (see p. 16). Call DIRECTV.  
Remote control doesn’t work.  
9 Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly (see p. 12) and are not  
dead. Be sure you are within operating range of the receiver.  
No sound.  
9 Make sure the Mute isn’t on.  
Volume too high.  
9 Set TV volume to medium loudness. For Philips TV sets only, you can  
adjust the volume with remote.  
Screen is frozen or completely black, or Power button doesn’t work.  
9 Try turning the satellite receiver power off and on again.  
9 Make sure the TV andVCR are set to the correct channel.  
You see a message that says a software upgrade is available.  
9 Select Update Now. New software is available and will be installed on  
your satellite receiver automatically. Doing so is in your best interest  
because new features will be available and/or possible difficulties will be  
corrected.  
LNB has a short circuit.  
9 Check for kinked cable.  
During zapping, box does not go to the next channel.  
9 When Favorites or Themes are selected, only selected channels will  
display in the Guide.  
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25 Glossary  
A
access card  
A credit-card-sized plastic card that uses Access card technology to control  
authorizations.  
alternate audio program Alternate Audio Program lets viewers choose an alternate audio channel which may  
broadcast a different language, or alternate versions of the audio program.  
azimuth  
The angular distance from true north, along the horizon, to the satellite. It is used  
during the process of setting up the left and right adjustment of the dish antenna.  
Azimuth and elevation angles are displayed on a set-up screen based on a zip code  
and/or latitude and longitude.  
C
CAM  
CC  
Card Access Module.  
When this symbol is displayed, the audio track is presented as text on the viewing  
screen.This is referred to as close captioned.  
channel  
Channels are defined in the DIRECTV system to transmit a specific sequence of  
programming. Once defined, the program guide lists programs by channel, allowing a  
customer to select a particular show.Valid channel numbers range from 0000 to 9999,  
but not all possible channels are defined and not all defined channels transmit  
programming all the time.  
D
DIRECTV  
High-power, direct broadcast satellite system and programming, developed and  
managed by DIRECTV, Inc.  
E
EPG  
F
Electronic program guide.  
favorites  
G
A selection of channels that you like.  
guide  
An onscreen television program guide.When you press GUIDE on the remote, you’ll  
see a list of TV programs broadcast on each channel.You can highlight a program title  
for more information about a program.  
I
IPPV  
Impulse Pay PerView - a PPV offering that can be purchased in the home directly by  
the customer.This function is only available when your telephone line is connected to  
the satellite receiver. Purchases are captured by the access card and forwarded to  
DIRECTV at the next callback.  
L
letterbox  
The format of a program or movie originally created for a 16 x 9 theater screen.  
When a letterbox program is viewed on a 4 x 3 television screen, a black area appears  
above and below the picture to preserve the aspect ratio.  
lock symbol  
If you see a symbol of a lock, it means program can be viewed only by authorized  
people.  
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MPG  
Master program guide which lists the programming for all available channels.  
P
Pay per view  
A program that has an associated viewing cost, and which may be purchased separately  
from any package or subscription.This could include a movie, special program, sporting  
program, or an adult program.  
PPV  
Pay per view.  
purchase limit  
The maximum dollar amount of the PPV purchase balance allowed by the access card  
or purchase limit set in the menu.This limit is per-program rather than a limit on total  
spending.Also referred to as “spending limit”.  
R
rating limit  
A limit set by the customer to prevent unauthorized viewing of programs with a rating  
at or above the set limit. For example, if a limit of R has been set, then programs rated  
R,TV-M, NR-Mature, or NC17 cannot be viewed without first entering a access code.  
rating level  
Standard rating levels applied to movies and other programs to help customers  
determine the amount of strong language, violence, and/or sex contained in that  
program.  
S
scroll  
A method of moving around a web page or text box when the contents are too big to  
fit the screen or box.When you scroll, part of the page becomes visible onscreen,  
while another part moves offscreen.To scroll, you select an arrow pointing down (to  
see more at the bottom) or up (to see more at the top), or press the PAGE +/-  
button on the remote.  
spending limit  
SPG  
See purchase limit.  
Special program guide; for example, a program guide which contains only programs of  
a selected theme.  
T
tuner  
A device that receives television signals and determines which TV channel is displayed.  
MostVCRs have tuners in them.The Philips satellite receiver also has a tuner.  
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26 Appendix A - Installation in expert Mode  
Expert mode installation offers the ability to set the telephone prefix and application type, and includes a more  
detailed system test dialog.  
To access the expert installation menu:  
1. Simultaneously press OK and MENU on the satellite receiver front panel.The first time the system is brought up,  
you can also access this menu from the Welcome screen.  
Telephone Prefix  
Some telephones require that you dial a prefix to reach an outside line.This function lets you set the prefix.  
To define the telephone prefix:  
1. Press MENU and OK on the satellite receiver front panel.  
2. Choose Installation/Telephone Prefix.  
3. Use the 1 or 2 buttons to move between None and Prefix.  
4. To set the prefix, press the up or down arrow buttons until the correct prefix number is displayed.  
5. Press BACK to return to the Installation menu.  
ApplicationType  
Your satellite receiver can run special applications.  
To run a special application:  
1. Press MENU and OK on the satellite receiver front panel.  
2. Choose Installation/Application Type.  
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to choose either Normal or Special.  
4. Press BACK to return to the Installation menu.  
SystemTest  
To types of system test are available: standard and expert.The expert test offers these additional functions:  
Macrovision State, Colorburst State if Macrovision Enabled, Memory Status, SRAM Status, Hardware Modification  
Version, Demodulator Status, Market ID, Hexadecimal diagnostic information.  
To view the system test:  
1. Press MENU and OK on the satellite receiver front panel.  
2. Choose Installation/System Test.  
3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the list of tests or the PAGE+/- buttons to scroll by a full  
page.  
4. Press BACK to return to the Installation menu.  
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27 Specifications  
Video Decoding  
Integrated telephone modem (Return Path)  
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MPEG-2 compliant (up to Main Profile/Main Level)  
Video bit rate: up to 15 Mbit/sec  
Video format: 4:3 and 16:9  
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Built-in RJ-11 connector  
Modem type: v.22bis, Bell 212A, Bell 103  
Dialing mode: DTMF & pulse  
Resolution: up to 720x576 pixels  
Descrambling  
Audio Decoding  
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Type: DES  
Implementation: internal  
Smart card: 1 for CA  
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MPEG-1 layer II  
Sampling frequency:48KHz  
MPEG-1 system packets  
Electrical  
Satellite Antenna Interface  
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Main power supply: 110V (10%, 60Hz)  
Power consumption:max. 35W  
(Max. 450mA of LNB current)  
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RF input: F-type connector  
LNB supply: 0V / 14V / 18V  
LNB current: max. 300mA on 14V  
max. 450mA on 18V  
Environmental  
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Tone switching (on/off): 22kHz  
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Temperature  
- Operating: 5 to 45ºC  
- Storage: -10 to 70ºC  
Reception Demodulation  
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QPSK Type  
Input frequency range: 950 to 1450 MHz  
Input level range: -69 to -23 dBm  
Symbol rate controlled by application: 20 Mbaud  
FEC ratio: 2/3, 6/7  
Physical Dimensions  
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Size: 15 in. (W) x 2.8 in. (H) x 11.4 in. (L)  
(380 mm x 71 mm x 290 mm)  
Weight: 5.1 lbs. (2.3 kg)  
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Input/Output Interfaces  
Package Contents  
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RF input  
Satellite input  
Video output: CVBS  
Audio output:Audio L/R  
Channel 3/4 (TV/VCR) output  
RJ-11  
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DSX5250 digital satellite receiver  
IR remote control  
- Battery type:Two AA (included)  
Conditional Access (CA) Smart card  
Main power supply with cord  
User Manual  
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Digital Receiver  
Model No:  
SerialNo:  
Smart Card  
Card No:  
Installer  
Name:  
Adress:  
Tel.No  
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Model no. of product  
DSX5250  
Date of purchase  
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year 2000  
Dealer's name, address and signature  
DIRECTV and DIRECTV PLUS are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp, and are used with permission.  
The products and services described herein are not necessarily available in all countries. Due to continuous product improvements, this document is subject to change without notice.  
This device incorporates an anti-copy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The anti-copy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
©2000 PHILIPS  
Printed in Belgium 3111 176 4985.1  
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