Sony TV Receiver SAT HD200 User Manual

4-090-446-21  
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DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver/  
HDTV Receiver  
Operating Innstructtions  
© 2002 Sony Electronics.  
Reproduction in whole or in part without written  
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SAT-HD200  
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REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 68  
Sony must make any necessary repairs to the modem portion of this equipment in order to maintain valid FCC registration. Do not attempt to  
repair or service the modem.  
This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the Telephone Company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state  
tariffs.  
• This product complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the back of this product is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC  
registration number and Ringer Equivalent Number (REN) for this product. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone  
company.  
• The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that 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. Typically, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5). To be certain  
of the number of devices that may be connected to the line (as determined by the total RENs) contact the local telephone company.  
• If this product 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 to its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the prod-  
uct. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice so you can make the necessary modifications to maintain uninter-  
rupted service.  
• Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or corpo-  
rate commission for information.)  
• If trouble is experienced with this product, for repair or warranty information, please contact Sony Electronics Corporation. If the product is  
causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the product until the problem is resolved.  
• An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the tele-  
phone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. See installation instructions for details.  
If you have questions about this Sony product, please contact the Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-838-SONY(7669).  
For questions about service, programming or billing, contact DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288).  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: Sony  
Model No.: SAT-HD200  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649  
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972  
CAUTION  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PRODUCT IN ANY WAY WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM SONY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION.  
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT.  
THIS EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED TO RECEIVE AND DECODE SIGNALS TRANSMITTED ACCORDING TO ATSC DIGITAL TELEVISION STANDARD  
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A/53, DIRECTV SPECIFICATION AND IS INTENDED TO BE USED WITH AN APPROPRIATE ANTENNA, DISH AND DISPLAY DEVICE THAT YOU  
MUST PROVIDE.  
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Dolby Digital  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MAN-  
UAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or  
fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for  
installation, use, and servicing.  
This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.  
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER  
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.  
1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and  
operating instructions should be read before the  
product is operated.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-  
ized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug  
has two blades with one wider than the other.  
A grounding type plug has two blades and a  
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for your safety. If the  
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, con-  
sult an electrician for replacement of the obso-  
lete outlet.  
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating  
and use instructions should be retained for future  
reference.  
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product  
and in the operating instructions should be adhered  
to.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on  
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit  
from the apparatus.  
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use  
instructions should be followed.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. – For  
example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,  
laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming  
pool; and like.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified  
by the manufacturer.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product  
from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq-  
uid cleaners.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
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Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the  
product and to protect it from over- heating. The  
openings should never be blocked by placing the  
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.  
This product should not be placed in a built-in instal-  
lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven-  
tilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions  
have been adhered to.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold  
with apparatus. When a cart is used, use cau-  
tion when moving the cart/ apparatus combi-  
nation to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  
or when unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-  
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus  
has been damaged in any way, such as  
power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid  
has been spilled or objects have fallen into  
the apparatus, the apparatus has been  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa-  
ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in  
high definition format using this product. If HD viewing is prohibited due to copyright restric-  
tions, you would need to connect SD interfaces to view the program.  
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In certain markets, access to local channels requires a DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna.  
For the most current information about the availability of local channels in your area, contact  
your retailer or visit DIRECTV.com. For access to all High Definition programming, a triple LNB  
Multi-Satellite dish antenna, including a Sat C LNB, is required, along with a High Definition  
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capable DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver and High Definition television. Satellite Dish  
Antenna Sold Separately.  
Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service  
address, social security number and/or major credit card. Deposit or prepayment may be  
required. Programming subject to change. You must be physically located in the U.S. to receive  
DIRECTV service. DIRECTV services not available outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is  
sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming sub-  
scription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Activate your DIRECTV program-  
ming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288)  
DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV SPORTS and Advanced Program  
Guide are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp.  
Sony is a trademark of Sony.  
Sony Software License Agreement  
ATTENTION:USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS  
SET FORTH ON PAGE 101. USING THE SOFTWARE OR THE PRODUCT IN WHICH IT IS INCOR-  
PORATED INDICATES USER’S ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS. IF THE USER DOES  
NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS,THE USER SHOULD IMMEDIATELY RETURN THE ENTIRE  
PRODUCT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF THE PUR-  
CHASE PRICE.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Safety Warning  
Important Safety Instructions  
Important Information  
Table of Contents  
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1-1. A New World of Digital Entertainment  
1-2. Main Features  
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1. Introduction  
2-1. Sending Signals  
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2. Important Overview  
2-2. TV Signal Formats  
2-3. Display Formats  
2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals  
2-5. Audio Signals  
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2-6. On-Screen Display  
3. Setup and Connections  
3-1. Unpacking  
3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV High-Definition  
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Receiver  
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3-3. General Recommendations  
3-4. Connecting to Antennas  
3-5. TV Connection  
3-6. VCR Connection  
3-7. Audio Connection  
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4. Front Panel and  
Remote Control  
4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV  
High-Definition Receiver  
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4-2. Using the Remote Control  
4-3. Programming the Remote Control  
4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components  
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5. Initial Setup  
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6. Basic Operation  
6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner  
6-2. Surfing Favorite Channels  
6-3. Subscription to DIRECTV programming and ANT/CABLE-  
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Only operation  
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7. Advanced Program Guide 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide  
7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program GuideScreen  
7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide  
7-4. Selecting a Program  
7-5. Getting More Information  
7-6. Referring to Help  
7-7. Making a Remind List for Future Viewing  
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7-8. Purchasing DIRECTV Pay Per View Programs  
7-9. Searching Programs by Category  
7-10. Searching Programs by Keyword  
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8-1. The Structure of the On-screen Menu  
8-2. The On-screen Menu  
8-3. Previewing the Remind List  
8-4. Managing Program Purchases  
8-5. Checking the Messages  
8-6. Initializing the System  
8-7. Managing Channels  
8-8. Hook-up Help  
8. Customization  
8-9. Setting the Clock  
8-10. Advanced  
8-11. Setting the Audio  
8-12. Choosing the Aspect Ratio  
8-13. Setting Closed Caption  
8-14. Setting Default Signal Out  
8-15. Setting the Digital TV Input  
8-16. Running Auto Demo  
8-17. Setting Locks  
8-18. Testing the System  
8-19. Replace Card  
8-20. Upgrading Software  
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9. Help  
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98  
100  
101  
102  
Product Specifications  
Troubleshooting  
Warranty  
Software License Agreement  
Index  
Reference  
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1. INTRODUCTION  
1-1. A New World of Digital Entertainment  
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Welcome to the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver, an advanced digital satellite receiver that show-  
cases a new generation of digital entertainment.  
Different from conventional analog broadcasts, digital broadcasts allow you to enjoy superior quality  
video and audio right in your own home.  
The DIRECTV HD Receiver delivers a variety of programs from DIRECTV and has a built-in HDTV  
Receiver that serves as a digital receiver that makes it possible to view digital programs even on your  
analog TV.  
The Advanced Program Guidealso enables you to access and view over-the-air broadcasts and cable  
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as well as DIRECTV programming.  
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1-2. Main Features  
Ultimate Entertainment  
A Wide Variety of Programs  
Hundreds of channels are available by subscription from DIRECTV.  
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DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide  
Instant access to up to three days of program listings.  
Ability to jump a day at a time.  
Ability to search and tune by program title, keyword and category.  
Technical Flexibility  
Seamless Tuning  
Tune seamlessly to over-the-air, cable and satellite.  
Multiple Output Jacks  
Multiple output jacks are provided on the back panel of the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver.  
Screen Format Adaptability  
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Various screen formats are available including 1080i, 720p, 480p, video 1/2 (480i), variable 1,  
variable 2, variable 3, and auto DVI modes.  
HD Formatted On-Screen Display  
Advanced look and feel for the on-screen display menu and Advanced Program Guide.  
Software Upgrade  
Software upgrading from DIRECTV.  
ANT/CABLE Only Mode  
Viewing analog/digital broadcasting through over-the-air antenna.  
Superior Performance  
Crisp Picture  
High-Definition or resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio when connected to a high definition monitor.  
Superior Sound  
Sensational sound with Dolby Digital 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital compatible  
audio receiver system.  
Fingertip Convenience  
Help  
Easy-to-use on-screen menus with instant spot help and brief on-screen user’s guide.  
Hook-up Help  
The on-screen menus show connection schemes on the DIRECTV HD Receiver.  
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2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW  
2-1. Sending Signals  
Satellite  
Sat A 101  
Sat B 110  
Sat C 119  
Digital  
signal  
Analog  
signal  
DIRECTV  
TV  
HD Receiver  
Phone  
Jack  
Analog Cable service  
Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior qual-  
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ity video and audio. The DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver enables you to take full advan-  
tage of digital broadcasting. To fully enjoy it, you need to understand the ways the program  
signals are sent.  
There are two types of TV signal formats; analog (often called NTSC format; National Television  
System Committee) and digital (ATSC format; Advanced Television System Committee). Digital  
formats are classified into three categories: High Definition (HD), Enhanced Definition (ED), and  
Standard Definition (SD) according to the resolution or digital picture quality.  
There are also three ways that program signals can be received; over-the-air (NTSC, ATSC),  
cable, and satellite.  
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2-2. TV Signal Format  
Standard Comparison Table  
Digital (ATSC/DIRECTV)  
Signal Format  
Analog (NTSC)  
SD  
HD  
Active Lines  
480i  
480p  
720p or 1080i  
Dolby Digital (5.1 ch)  
MPEG Audio (2 ch)  
4 : 3 or 16 : 9  
640 x 480  
Dolby Digital (5.1 ch)  
Sound  
Stereo (2 ch)  
4 : 3  
Aspect Ratio  
16 : 9  
1280 x 720  
1920 x 1080  
Resolution  
720 x 480  
704 x 480  
The digital TV standards allow several different formats. Broadcasters can choose between  
three formats:  
• 480p - The picture is 704 x 480 pixels, sent at 60 complete frames per second (480i is  
also possible).  
• 720p - The picture is 1280 x 720 pixels, sent at 60 complete frames per second.  
• 1080i - The picture is 1920 x 1080 pixels, sent at 60 interlaced frames per second (30  
complete frames per second).  
(The “p” and “i” designations stand for “progressive” and “interlaced.” In a progressive for-  
mat, the full picture updates every sixtieth of a second. In an interlaced format, half of the pic-  
ture updates every sixtieth of a second.)  
The 480p and 480i formats are called the SD formats, and 480i is roughly equivalent to a nor-  
mal analog TV picture. The 720p and 1080i formats are called the HD formats.  
Some NTSC televisions can display a picture 720 pixels wide by 480 pixels high, that’s a total  
of 345,600 pixels. HD digital signals can have a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080, that’s  
2,073,600 pixels, or six times more pixels than the older resolution. Pictures will be crisper and  
cleaner, with more detail in every close-up and every panorama.  
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2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW  
2-3. Display Formats  
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The DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver provides several display formats. The Format button in  
the front panel changes the display format in the cycle of 1080i, 720p, 480p, video1/2(480i),  
variable 1, variable 2, variable 3 and Auto DVI modes. In 1080i, 720p, 480p and video  
1/2(480i) modes, all input signal formats are converted to the chosen display format. In vari-  
able 1, variable 2 and variable 3 modes, output display format is automatically adapted  
depending on input signal format. In Auto DVI mode, the output display format is automati-  
cally adapted depending on the type of monitor that is connected.  
Display Format modes  
Output Display format  
Input Signal format  
all formats  
all formats  
all formats  
all formats  
480i/480p  
720p  
1080i  
720p  
1080i  
720p  
480p  
480p  
video 1/2(480i)  
480i  
480p  
variable 1  
variable 2  
720p  
1080i  
1080i  
480i/480p  
720p/1080i  
480i/480p  
720p/1080i  
all formats  
480p  
1080i  
480p  
720p  
variable 3  
Auto DVI*  
changes according to monitor type  
OUTPUT CONNECTION  
AVAILABLE FORMATS  
YPbPr  
1080i/720p/480p/Variable 1/Variable 2/Variable 3  
RGB  
1080i/720p/480p/Variable 1/Variable 2/Variable 3  
DVI-HDTV  
Video 1 / 2  
S Video  
1080i/720p/480p/Variable 1/Variable 2/Variable 3/Auto DVI*  
Video 1 / 2  
Video 1 / 2  
Video 1 / 2  
RF Out to TV  
*Format available when using the DVI-HDTV output to connect to a DVI-HDTV monitor.  
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2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals  
When you view a high definition picture with 480i or 480p format setting, the wide mode but-  
ton on the remote control changes the wide mode in the cycle of Letterbox, Cropped, to  
Squeezed.  
When you view a standard definition picture with 720p or 1080i format setting, the wide mode  
button on the remote control changes the wide mode in the cycle of Normal, Wide, Panorama,  
Zoom1, to Zoom2. (Refer to section 8.12, ‘Choosing the Aspect Ratio’)  
WHEN YOU SET THE FORMAT TO SDTV (480i/480p)  
Standard Definition Output Format  
Program Format  
No Adjustment Required  
Standard Definition  
Letter box  
Choose when you want to view a  
wide format (16:9) picture on a nor-  
mal screen (4:3) without squeezing.  
antenna  
Cropped  
Choose when you want to view a  
picture filling the entire screen  
while keeping the wide format.  
Left and right portions of the pic-  
ture will not be shown.  
High Definition  
Squeezed  
Choose when you want to view a full  
picture filling the entire screen with  
no black bars. The picture in a 16:9  
format will be horizontally adjusted or  
squeezed to fit the 4:3 ratio monitor.  
This setting can also be useful when  
used with 16:9 aspect ratio monitors  
or with 4:3 aspect ratio monitors with  
a “16:9 enhancement” feature.  
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2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW  
2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals  
WHEN YOU SET THE FORMAT TO HDTV (1080i/720p)  
Program Format  
High Definition Output Format  
No Adjustment Required  
High Definition  
Normal  
Choose when you want to view a picture  
with an original 4:3 aspect ratio on your  
16:9 TV. Black or gray bars will show at the  
left and right sides.  
antenna  
Wide  
Choose when you want to evenly stretch the  
width of a normal picture to fill the entire  
screen.  
Panorama  
Adjustment  
Required  
Choose when you want to evenly stretch the  
edges of a normal picture to fill a wide  
screen.  
Standard Definition  
Zoom1  
Choose when you want to fill the entire  
screen with the picture. The image will be  
altered both horizontally (stretched) and  
vertically (cropped). The top and bottom  
portions of the picture will not be shown.  
Zoom1 shows you the picture with a trade-  
off between distortion and screen coverage.  
Zoom2  
Choose when you want to view the picture  
without distortion. Some of the top and bot-  
tom portions of the picture will be deleted.  
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2-5. Audio Signals  
Digital Audio Signals  
center channel  
speaker  
left  
speaker  
right  
speaker  
sub-woofer  
surround  
sound  
speaker  
surround  
sound  
speaker  
Dolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channels  
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The DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver will be the focal center of your home entertainment system  
comprising a variety of components, such as TV, DVD, VCR, etc. and external audio systems. Since  
digital programs being broadcast contain digital-quality audio, you can create a home theater by send-  
ing audio signals from the DIRECTV HD Receiver to your audio system externally. HD digital signals  
use the Dolby Digital audio encoding system - the same digital sound used in many movie theaters, on  
DVDs, and in many home theater systems.  
When you tune to a channel, the DIRECTV HD Receiver can send signals either to a Dolby Digital  
decoder/receiver or to a PCM (normal digital) decoder. (* Refer to Section 3.7 Connection for Audio  
for making the required external connections to your system.)  
GLOSSARY  
Dolby Digital, formally known as AC-3 for Audio Coding 3rd Generation or  
“5.1” channel audio, is a coding technique that can provide up to five inde-  
pendent, full frequency response audio channels (three in left, center, and  
right, two in rear left and right, and one low frequency effect for a sound  
you can feel).  
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2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW  
2-5. Audio Signals  
Analog Audio Signals  
Analog stereo amplifier  
Audio cables  
The analog audio outputs may be used to drive an external Hi-Fi audio system instead of the  
TV speakers. These stereo outputs are activated by setting the Analog Mode in the Audio  
menu to Stereo.  
If you set the Analog Mode to SAP (Second Audio Program), you can hear the program’s dia-  
log in another language such as French or Spanish, if provided on the broadcast.  
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2-6. On-Screen Display  
Main Menu  
You can adjust the setup through a user-friendly on-screen menu using the remote control.  
While viewing a program, the on-screen menu will appear on your TV screen if you press the  
Menu button on your remote control. The on-screen menu is operated using a simple,  
straight-forward ‘Highlight and Select’ process. You just highlight a menu item by using  
DEF G ” on your remote control, and select it by pressing “ ”. The on-screen menu also  
offers visual cues for easy guidance.  
Advanced Program Guide  
The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guideis an on-screen listing of current and future pro-  
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grams that are available from DIRECTV. The DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver offers you a  
comprehensive program list that contains information about programs with hundreds of chan-  
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nels, including analog Antenna and digital (ATSC). If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV pro-  
gramming, you will not be able to see the APG.  
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2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW  
2-6. On-Screen Display  
Help  
First, certain features and terminologies used in the on-screen menus require your basic  
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understanding to fully utilize their capabilities. The DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver pro-  
vides a powerful feature called “Help” that describes highlighted menu item to help you  
understand the features. Press and hold the “Help” button to display the “Help”. Once you  
release the button, the Help menu disappears from the screen.  
Second, if you press the “Help” button while you are viewing a program with no menus on -  
screen, the DIRECTV HD Receiver provides a comprehensive on-screen user’s guide. It  
describes how to use your receiver.  
This is, in fact, an on-line version of this Operating Guide.  
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3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS  
3-1. Unpacking  
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Make sure you have received all these items listed below with the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver.  
Cables  
Batteries  
Remote Control  
S VIDEO Jack  
POWER  
SAT  
MUTING SLEEP  
TV  
TV  
FUNCTION  
SAT  
TV/VIDEO  
PIC MODE  
Access Card  
Audio/Video Jacks  
ACCESS  
CARD  
ENTER  
FAVORITE  
RF JACK  
VOL  
CH  
FREEZE  
JUMP  
Phone Jack  
SIGNAL  
WIDE  
HELP  
CC  
CODE SET  
MODE  
RM-Y815  
Y
PB  
PR  
Component Jacks  
DVI-HDTV Jack  
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3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS  
3-1. Unpacking  
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DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver  
The DIRECTV HD Receiver is capable of receiving signals from the satellite dish, cable, and/or over-the-air  
antenna and sending the decoder signals to your TV.  
Remote Control  
In addition to the DIRECTV HD Receiver, the remote control can be programmed to control many other  
devices.  
Batteries  
To install the batteries, slide open the battery compartment and insert the two AA batteries provided.  
S-Video Jack and Cable  
An S-Video jack is provided on the DIRECTV HD Receiver and is used together with audio cables.  
Remember to connect the left and right audio cables. An S-Video jack carries only the picture signals, not  
the sound.  
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables  
The Audio/Video jacks provide excellent picture and sound quality. They are used for making most  
Audio/Video connections between components. The Audio/Video jacks may be color coded (yellow for  
video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your component has only one input for audio (mono),  
connect it to the left (white L/mono) audio jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver.  
RF (Radio Frequency) Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)  
RF jacks are necessary for reception of over-the-air broadcasts, cable, and DIRECTV signals. These jacks  
are also required for antenna or cable connections. The RF and coaxial jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver  
are labeled Antenna, Cable, Satellite and OUT TO TV. An RG-6 type coaxial cable is required for satellite  
signal distribution.  
Telephone Jack and Cord  
A telephone line cord is required to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to a phone line. If you choose to sub-  
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scribe to DIRECTV programming, this phone line is required to be connected.  
Component Out Jacks and Cables  
Component Cables are used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to an industry standard Y/PB/PR com-  
patible Monitor.  
DVI-HDTV port and Cable  
DVI cable is used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to an DVI-HDTV compatible HD monitor that  
supports HDCP.  
Access Card  
Access Card is the means by which DIRECTV controls the distribution of its service. The card must be  
inserted into the access card slot (on the rear of the DIRECTV HD Receiver) at all times to ensure reception  
of satellite signals.  
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3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver  
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3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver  
Ant In  
Is used to connect an over-the-air or terrestrial antenna.  
Cable In  
Is used to connect a coaxial cable coming from your analog cable TV service outlet or cable box.  
Out to TV  
Provides an RF connection between the DIRECTV HD Receiver and the TV. Decoded signals are provid-  
ed on channel 3 or 4 as selected in the Output Channel section of the PREFERENCE menu. If the  
DIRECTV HD Receiver is in the standby mode, Cable or Antenna signals are provided as chosen in the  
Out to TV section of the Preference menu.  
Video Out 1,2  
Is used to provide baseband composite video signal to VCR or TV set. Video connection generally pro-  
vides picture quality that is superior to RF connections. For the better quality picture connection, use  
the S-Video jack if it is available.  
(Note : These outputs are only available when video 1/2 display format is selected.)  
Component Out  
Is used to connect to a Y/PB/PR-compatible monitor. Three video and two audio jacks for a Y/PB/PR  
monitor need to be connected and the TYPE switch must be set to left position.  
(Note : This output is not available when the video 1/2 format is selected.)  
RGB/DVI-HDTV Out  
Is used to connect to either an RGB compatible or DVI-HDTV monitor. Either an RGB port for an RGB  
monitor or a DVI-HDTV port for a DVI-HDTV monitor need to be connected and the TYPE switch must  
be set to right position.  
(Note : This output is not available when the video 1/2 format is selected. DVI -HDTV port has higher  
priority than RGB port when both are being used.  
Note: For best access to High-Definition Programming from DIRECTV, connect the DVI-HDTV output to  
a DVI-HDTV input on your high-definition TV or monitor. A DVI-HDTV input is one that is compliant  
with EIA-861 and HDCP specifications. Check your TV or monitor’s user manual to find out if the TV or  
monitor's DVI input is compliant with these specifications.)  
Audio Out 1,2  
Is used to provide analog audio signals to VCR, TV set, HD Monitor, or Hi-Fi System.  
Digital Audio Out  
Is used to connect a digital optical cable from the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the Dolby Digital receiver or  
decoder. Dolby Digital enables the viewer to experience theater-quality sound using 5.1 audio channels.  
Authorized Service Only  
Is used only for authorized service purposes.  
Access Card  
Is the means by which DIRECTV controls the distribution of its services. The card must be inserted  
into the access card slot (on the rear of the receiver) at all times to enable reception of satellite  
signals.  
Phone Jack  
Is used to connect a phone line.  
Satellite In  
Is used to connect a satellite dish antenna to your receiver.  
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CAUTION: Make all connections before plugging the power supply cord into a standard 120V, 60Hz AC  
power outlet.  
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You can connect the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to  
the following questions will determine the correct setup for you.  
- What type of antennas do you have? Satellite dish, cable, and/or over-the-air antennas.  
- What type of connectors does your TV or VCR have: Y/PB/PR, RGB, DVI-HDTV, S-VIDEO, A/V (RCA-  
type), or RF coaxial?  
- Do you have an external audio or audio/video system? Consider integrating the DIRECTV HD  
Receiver into a home theater configuration to take advantage of the audio capabilities of your Dolby  
Digital System (Digital) or Hi-Fi System (Analog).  
- Does your TV have Y/PB/PR connectors? Use it to connect your TV to the DIRECTV HD Receiver. An  
Y/PB/PR connection provides a better picture than S-VIDEO, RCA-type video, or RF connections.  
- Does your TV have an S-VIDEO jack? Use it to connect your TV to the DIRECTV HD Receiver.  
An S-VIDEO connection provides a better picture than RCA-type video or RF connections.  
- Does your TV have RCA-type A/V connectors, but no S-video jack? Use your TV’s A/V connectors to  
connect your components. An A/V connection provides better picture and audio when compared to  
an RF connection.  
Although there are numerous connections possible for optimum video and audio performance, try to fol-  
low the guidelines listed below when you hook up your components. Detailed hook-up instructions are  
provided on the following pages.  
Component  
No Dish  
Round Dish (Satellite A)  
Oval Dish (Satellite A, B)  
Oval Dish (Satellite A, B, C)  
Connection  
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Protect your components from power  
surges by turning off the component and  
unplugging power cords when you make  
connections.  
To Antennas  
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To TV/Monitor  
Analog TV  
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Protect your component from overheat-  
ing by keeping the ventilation holes  
open and not stacking components.  
HD Monitor (Y/PB/PR type)  
HD Monitor (RGB type)  
HD Monitor (DVI-HDTV type)  
To A/V Systems  
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VCR  
Digital Audio System  
Analog Hi-Fi System  
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3-4. Connecting to Antennas - No Dish  
Antenna  
Cable TV  
wall jack  
Receiving Signals  
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1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver  
using a coaxial RF cable.  
2. Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a  
coaxial RF cable.  
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3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Round Dish (Satellite A)  
Antenna  
LNB  
Sat A  
Cable TV  
wall jack  
Dish  
Jack 1  
Phone wall jack  
Receiving Signals  
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1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver using a coaxial  
RF cable.  
2. Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF  
cable.  
3. Connect the “Jack 1” of the dish antenna to the “SATELLITE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using  
a coaxial RF cable. (For proper dish installation, refer to the “Installer’s Guide” provided with your satel-  
lite dish antenna.)  
4. Connect the “Phone Wall Jack” to “PHONE JACK” on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a phone cable.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
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While you are subscribing to a DIRECTV pro-  
gramming package, you can still view over-the-  
air and cable TV programs, if you make con-  
nections to the over-the-air and/or cable jacks.  
You may not be able to receive DIRECTV High-  
Definition programming with a round dish.  
A triple LNB multi-satellite dish antenna with a  
SAT C LNB is required, along with this  
DIRECTV HD Receiver and high-definition tele-  
vision equipment.  
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3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B)  
Antenna  
LNB  
LNB  
Sat A  
Sat B  
Cable TV  
wall jack  
Dish  
5x4 Multi-switch  
Output  
Phone wall jack  
Receiving Signals  
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1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver using a coaxial  
RF cable.  
2. Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable.  
3. Connect the “Jack 1” of the multi-switch to the “SATELLITE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using  
a coaxial RF cable. (For proper dish installation, refer to the “Installer’s Guide” provided with your satellite  
dish antenna.)  
4. Connect the “Phone Wall Jack” to “PHONE JACK” on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a phone cable.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
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While you are subscribing to a DIRECTV  
A triple LNB multi-satellite dish with a SAT  
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programming package, you can still view  
over-the-air and cable TV programs, if you  
make connections to the over-the-air and/or  
cable jacks.  
C LNB is required to receive all DIRECTV  
High-Definition programming, along with  
this DIRECTV HD Receiver.  
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3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B, C)  
LNB  
LNB  
LNB  
Sat A  
Sat C  
Sat B  
Antenna  
Cable TV  
wall jack  
Dish  
5x4 Multi-switch  
Output  
Phone wall jack  
Receiving Signals  
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1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver using a coaxial RF cable.  
2. Connect the cable TV signal to the “CABLE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable.  
3. Connect the “Jack 1” of the multi-switch to the “SATELLITE IN” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a  
coaxial RF cable. (For proper dish installation, refer to the “Installer’s Guide” provided with your satellite dish  
antenna.)  
4. Connect the “Phone Wall Jack” to “PHONE JACK” on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a phone cable.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
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While you are subscribing to a DIRECTV  
For access to all DIRECTV High-Definition  
programming, a triple LNB multi-satellite  
dish antenna with a SAT C LNB is required,  
along with this DIRECTV HD Receiver and  
high-definition television equipment.  
programming package, you can still view over-  
the-air and cable TV programs, if you make  
connections to the over-the-air and/or cable  
jacks.  
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3-5. TV Connection - Analog TV  
LNB  
LNB  
LNB  
Sat A  
Sat C  
Sat B  
Antenna  
Dish  
Cable TV  
wall jack  
Analog TV  
AIN  
V
L
R
5x4 Multi-switch  
Output  
Phone wall jack  
TV Viewing  
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1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV  
using a coaxial RF cable.  
2. Connect the “AUDIO OUT” and “VIDEO OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “A/V IN” jack on your TV  
using RCA-type cables.  
(Note : These connections are only available when video 1/2(480i) display format is selected.)  
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3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (Y/PB/PR type)  
LNB  
LNB  
LNB  
Sat A  
Sat C  
Sat B  
Antenna  
Dish  
Cable TV  
wall jack  
HD-Ready TV  
AIN  
Y
Pb  
Pr  
L
R
5x4 Multi-switch  
Output  
Phone wall jack  
TV Viewing  
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1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV using  
a coaxial RF cable.  
2. Connect the “COMPONENT OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “COMPONENT IN” jacks of your TV  
using RCA-type cables. (The “TYPE” switch must be set toward the “Y/PB/PR” jacks.)  
3. Connect the L/R “AUDIO OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the L/R “AUDIO IN” jacks on your TV using  
RCA-type cables.  
(Note : The component out jacks are available when 480p, 720p, or 1080i display format is selected.)  
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3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (RGB type)  
LNB  
LNB  
LNB  
Sat A  
Sat C  
Sat B  
Antenna  
Dish  
Cable TV  
wall jack  
HD-Ready TV  
AIN  
Y
Pb  
Pr  
L
R
5x4 Multi-switch  
Output  
Phone wall jack  
TV Viewing  
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1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV  
using a coaxial RF cable.  
2. Connect the “RGB OUT” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “RGB IN” jack of your TV using VGA-type connec-  
tor. (The “TYPE” switch must be set toward the “RGB/DVI-HDTV” jacks.)  
3. Connect the L/R “AUDIO OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the L/R “AUDIO IN” jacks on your TV using  
RCA-type cables.  
(Note : The RGB OUT jack is available when 480p, 720p, or 1080i display format is selected.)  
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3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (DVI-HDTV type)  
LNB  
Sat A  
LNB  
Sat C  
LNB  
Sat B  
Antenna  
Cable TV  
wall jack  
Dish  
HD-Ready TV  
AIN  
L
R
5x4 Multi-switch  
Output  
Phone wall jack  
TV Viewing  
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1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV  
using a coaxial RF cable.  
2. Connect the “DVI-HDTV OUT” jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “DVI-HDTV IN” jack of your TV using  
DVI -type connector. (The “TYPE” switch must be set toward the “RGB/DVI-HDTV” jacks.)  
3. Connect the L/R “AUDIO OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the L/R “AUDIO IN” jacks on your TV using  
RCA-type cables.  
(Note : The DVI-HDTV OUT jack is available when 480p, 720p, or 1080i display format is selected.)  
Note: For best access to high-definition and programming from DIRECTV, connect the DVI-HDTV output to  
a DVI-HDTV input on your high-definition TV or monitor. A DVI-HDTV input is one that is compliant with  
EIA-861 and HDCP specifications. Check your TV or monitor's user manual to find out if the TV or moni-  
tor's DVI input is compliant with these specifications.  
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3-6. VCR Connection  
LNB  
LNB  
LNB  
Sat A  
Sat C  
Sat B  
Antenna  
Dish  
Cable TV  
wall jack  
VCR  
IN  
ANT.IN  
V
L
R
5x4 Multi-switch  
Output  
Phone wall jack  
TV Viewing  
Refer to Section 3.5, ‘TV Connection’.  
VCR Recording  
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1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your  
VCR using a coaxial RF cable.  
2. Connect the “AUDIO OUT” and “VIDEO OUT” jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the “A/V IN” jack on your  
VCR using a RCA-type cable. (If your VCR is equipped with an S-Video jack, use the “S-Video” jack)  
(Note: The OUT TO TV and VIDEO OUT 1 / 2 jacks are available when the Video 1/2 display format is  
selected)  
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3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio System  
SPDIF IN  
Dolby AC-3 Connection  
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1. Connect the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” jack on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to the  
“SPDIF IN” jack on your Dolby Digital or Pro Logic decoder using a digital optical cable.  
(A digital optical cable is not supplied.)  
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3-7. Audio connection - Analog Hi-Fi System  
Analog stereo amplifier  
Audio cables  
Hi-Fi System Connection  
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1. Connect the Left and Right “AUDIO OUT” jacks of the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver  
to the Left and Right “INPUT” jacks on your Hi-Fi audio system.  
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4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver  
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5
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8
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3
2
1
10  
Display format indicator  
Display interface indicator  
1080i  
720p  
480p  
480i  
DVI  
RGB  
YPBPR  
Power  
1
2
Turns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off.  
Standby mode indicator  
Multi function indicator  
Display Window  
Shows DIRECTV HD Receiver status : Current output format, output type, and channel number.  
Remote Control Sensor  
Receives signals from the remote control.  
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4
Format  
Sets the output resolution to one of 1080i, 720p, 480p, video 1/2, variable 1, variable 2, variable 3, and Auto DVI for-  
mats. Choose the correct display format for your TV. (Refer to Section 2.3, ‘Display Formats’)  
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Display  
Shows station and program information in the banner shown at the top of the screen. To remove the banner, press  
the button again or wait for 10 seconds. You can select the display mode, short or detailed, by pressing “DE”. You  
can also change the Audio language, when available, by pressing “F G ”.  
Menu  
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Shows the main menu on the screen. You can return to normal viewing by pressing the Exit button.  
Guide  
Shows the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guidescreen that shows you a program schedule containing a list of cur-  
rent and future programs. You can also access the Advanced Program Guidevia the main menu (DIRECTV Guide).  
You can return to normal viewing by pressing the Exit button.  
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Select  
If the main menu is displayed, pressing the Select button will activate the selected MENU item. If the Select  
button is pressed while you are in normal viewing, the information banner will be displayed.  
Exit  
9
Clears all on-screen displays and returns to normal viewing from any menu.  
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Arrow Key (CH +/-)  
Allows you to navigate on-screen menus and to adjust the system settings and preferences. Use the arrow keys to  
move to a menu option and then use the Select button to access it.  
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4-2. Using the Remote Control  
POWER buttons  
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2
1
3
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POWER  
MUTING SLEEP  
TV  
Turn on and off the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver and TV. To  
operate your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control  
(see page 38).  
SAT  
TV  
FUNCTION  
SAT  
4
PIC MODE6  
TV/VIDEO  
SLEEP button  
5
Sets the TV to turn off automatically after a certain amount of time  
(if your TV has a compatible Sleep feature). To operate your TV, you  
may need to first set up the remote control (see page 38.)  
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ENTER  
3
4
MUTING button  
Mutes the TV volume. Press again to restore the volume. To operate  
your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 38.)  
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FAVORITE  
9
10  
FUNCTION buttons  
VOL  
CH  
Select the equipment (TV or SAT) that you want to operate. The  
indicators light up to show which device the remote control is  
operating. To operate your TV, you may need to first set up the  
remote control (see page 38.)  
FREEZE  
JUMP  
5
6
TV/VIDEO button  
Switches between the various inputs of your TV. To operate your  
TV, you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 38.)  
SIGNAL  
WIDE  
HELP  
CC  
MODE  
CODE SET  
PIC MODE button  
Switches between the Picture Mode settings of compatible TVs. To  
operate your TV, you may need to first set up the remote control  
(see page 38.)  
RM-Y815  
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0-9 and ENTER buttons  
Change channels directly and enter numerical values in on-screen  
displays.  
• (dot) button  
Use with the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels  
(for example, 2.1, if available).  
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GUIDE button  
Opens the Program Guide.  
10  
FAVORITE button  
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4-2. Using the Remote Control  
DISPLAY button  
11  
Opens the program information display for the current program.  
POWER  
SAT  
MUTING SLEEP  
TV  
MENU button  
Opens the main Menu.  
12  
13  
TV  
FUNCTION  
SAT  
CH (channel) +/- buttons  
TV/VIDEO  
PIC MODE  
Changes channels. When a program guide is open, pressing the CH button  
pages through the guide.  
Joystick  
14  
15  
Moving the joystick up, down, left and right moves the highlight in on-  
screen displays. Press the joystick to select the highlighted item.  
ENTER  
VOL (volume) +/- buttons  
FAVORITE  
11  
Adjust the volume of your TV. To operate your TV, you may need to first set  
up the remote control (see page 38.)  
12  
VOL  
CH  
16 EXIT button  
Closes on-screen displays.  
14  
15  
13  
17  
JUMP button  
16  
FREEZE  
JUMP  
17  
18  
SIGNAL  
Changes channels to the previously tuned channel.  
WIDE  
HELP  
CC  
19  
FREEZE button  
18  
19  
MODE  
CODE SET  
20  
Freezes the current picture. Press again to restore the live picture.  
WIDE MODE button  
Changes the aspect ratio options of the DIRECTV High-Definition  
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Receiver. When you view a picture with a wide (16:9) aspect ratio in 480i  
or 480p format, the button changes the WIDE MODE options to Letterbox,  
Cropped or Squeezed. When you view a picture with a standard (4:3)  
aspect ratio in 720p or 1080i format, the button changes the WIDE MODE  
options to Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom 1 or Zoom 2.  
RM-Y815  
Detailed descriptions of WIDE MODE options are given in section 2.4 or in  
the WIDE MODE section of the Preferences menu.  
CC (Closed Caption) button  
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Changes the Closed Caption options of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. The  
closed caption mode can be selected in the Closed Caption section of the  
Preferences menu. You can also change the date of the Advanced Program  
Guide by pressing the CC button when the Guide is displayed.  
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4-2. Using the Remote Control  
HELP button  
21  
22  
POWER  
SAT  
MUTING SLEEP  
TV  
Opens the on-screen Help menu when no on-screen displays are open. You can  
also see the help description of a menu item when that menu is open by press-  
ing and holding the HELP button.  
TV  
FUNCTION  
SAT  
TV/VIDEO  
PIC MODE  
SIGNAL button  
Shows the signal strength of the current digital over-the-air channel or satellite  
channel. The signal strength may be improved by adjusting the over-the-air anten-  
na or satellite dish antenna as directed by the antenna installation instructions.  
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24  
CODE SET button  
ENTER  
Lets you program the remote control to operate your TV and other audio/video  
equipment (see page 38).  
FAVORITE  
POWER button  
Turns on and off other devices in your home theater selected with the  
AV1/AV2/DVD/AMP switch. To operate other home theater devices, you may  
need to first set up the remote control (see page 38).  
VOL  
CH  
25  
26  
VCR/DVD control buttons  
FREEZE  
SIGNAL  
JUMP  
Operate VCR and DVD functions such as play, pause, stop, fast wind, rewind  
and record. To operate your VCR or DVD player, you may need to first set up  
the remote control (see page 38).  
WIDE  
HELP  
CC  
22  
CODE SET  
23  
21  
MODE  
AMP VOL (amplifier volume) +/- buttons  
Adjust the volume of your audio receiver. To operate your audio receiver, you  
may need to first set up the remote control (see page 38).  
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RM-Y815  
Let you highlight and select items in DVD menus. To operate your DVD player,  
you may need to first set up the remote control (see page 38).  
DVD MENU button  
Opens the menu system of the current DVD. To operate your DVD player, you  
may need to first set up the remote control (see page 38).  
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POWER  
SAT  
MUTING SLEEP  
TV  
POWER  
25  
FORMAT button  
24  
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Changes the video format that is output from the DIRECTV High-Definition  
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REC  
Receiver. Depending on the type of monitor that the DIRECTV HD Receiver is  
connected to, the available formats may include : video 1/2, 480p, 720p, 1080i,  
variable 1, variable 2, variable 3 and Auto DVI.  
DVD MENU  
28  
26  
ENTER 27  
AMP  
VOL  
AV1/AV2/DVD/AMP switch  
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FORMAT  
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Sets the remote to operate other devices in your home theater. To operate  
other home theater devices, you may need to first set up the remote control  
(see page 38).  
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4-3. Programming THE REMOTE CONTROL  
The RM-Y815 remote control is a universal remote control that can be programmed to control  
most TV, VCR, DVD and Amp models of the brands that appear on pages 39-40.  
1. Find the code(s) for the brand of the device you want to operate with this remote  
control.  
You can find these codes on pages 39-40.  
2. Press the CODE SET button.  
The function indicator begins flashing.  
3. Press the 0-9 buttons to input the brand code, then press the ENTER button.  
The function indicator goes off, and the remote is set up to operate that device.  
4. Test the remote control.  
Press the POWER button for that equipment, then press other operation controls such as the  
CH+/-buttons. If the device does not respond to the remote control, repeat from step 2 and  
enter a different brand code in step 3.  
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4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL  
4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components  
TV Codes  
VCR Codes  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
101  
301, 302. 303  
Admiral (M. Wards)  
ABC  
102, 114, 109  
112  
Aiwa  
338  
Audio Dynamics  
Bell & Howell (M. Wards)  
Broksonic  
Canon  
314, 347  
Bell & Howell (M. Wards)  
Broksonic  
Craig  
114, 109, 138  
103, 112  
330, 343  
317, 319  
122, 123, 120, 121  
111  
309, 308  
Croslex  
Citizen  
332  
Curtis Mathis  
Daewoo  
103, 119, 123  
135, 136, 103  
116 143  
Curtis Mathis  
Daewoo  
DBX  
304, 338, 309  
341, 312, 309  
314, 336, 337  
304  
Daytron  
Dynasty  
113  
Dimensia  
Emerson  
Fisher  
Emerson  
Fisher  
122, 113, 120, 121, 123, 103, 115  
125  
319, 320, 316, 317, 318, 341  
330, 334, 335, 333  
338  
General Electric  
Goldstar  
102, 118, 103, 107  
103, 113, 112, 130  
131, 113, 103, 132  
103, 102, 130, 107  
128, 129  
Funai  
General Electric  
Go Video  
Goldstar  
Hitachi  
329, 304, 309  
322, 339, 340  
332  
Hitachi  
JCPenny  
JVC  
306, 304, 305, 338  
315  
KTV  
133, 113, 103, 123, 134  
111  
HQ  
Loewe  
Instant Replay  
JCPenny  
JVC  
309, 308  
LXI (Sears)  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi/MGA  
NEC  
102, 103, 111, 125, 119, 112  
111, 112, 113, 107  
124, 103, 112  
103, 112  
309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336, 337  
314, 336, 337  
314, 336, 332, 337  
323, 305, 333, 334, 330, 335, 338  
310, 308, 309  
314, 336, 337  
332  
Kenwood  
LXI (Sears)  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
Marta  
Panasonic  
Philco  
118, 116, 117, 107  
111, 118, 109  
111  
Philips  
Pilot  
103  
Memorex  
Minolta  
309, 335  
Pioneer  
137, 118, 119  
103, 108  
305, 304  
Portland  
Minolta  
305, 304  
Quasar  
110, 107  
Mitsubishi/MGA  
Multitech  
NEC  
323, 324, 325, 326  
325, 338, 321  
314, 336, 337  
309, 308  
Radio Shack  
RCA/Proscan  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
102, 112, 124, 123  
102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108  
126, 112, 113, 103  
125  
Olympic  
Optimus  
Panasonic  
Pentax  
327  
Scott  
123, 112  
308, 309, 306, 307  
305, 304  
Sharp  
114, 113, 115  
114, 109  
Singnature 2000 (M. Wards)  
Sylvania  
Philco  
308, 309  
111, 112, 108  
123, 139  
Philips  
310, 308, 309  
308  
Symphonic  
Technika  
Toshiba  
Pioneer  
109  
Quasar  
306, 308, 309  
309, 305, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313  
119, 114  
RCAProscan  
Vidtech  
131, 103, 112  
113, 103, 115, 112  
108, 110  
Wards  
Zenith  
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VCR Codes (Continued)  
AMP (Amplfier) Codes  
Manufacturer  
Realistic  
Sansui  
Code  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
309, 330, 328, 324, 338  
501  
314  
Denon (Sharp)  
Harmon  
516, 517, 518  
519  
Singer  
315  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
322, 313, 321  
JVC  
506, 507, 508  
504, 505  
520  
330, 335  
Kenwood  
McIntosh  
Onkyo  
Scott  
312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324, 325, 326  
Sharp  
327, 325, 328  
315  
512, 513  
502, 503  
509, 510, 511  
514, 515  
Shintom  
Signature 2000 (M. Wards)  
Sylvania  
Symphonic  
Tashiro  
Pioneer  
336, 327  
Technics  
Yamaha  
310, 308, 309, 338  
338  
332  
Tatung  
314, 336, 337  
314, 336, 338, 337  
309, 308  
Teac  
Technics  
Teknika  
338, 342  
Toshiba  
312, 311  
Wards  
327, 328, 335, 331, 332  
330, 314, 336, 336, 337  
331  
Yamaha  
Zenith  
DVD Codes  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
601  
604  
605  
602  
603  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
RCA  
Toshiba  
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IMPORTANT: Check your TV screen to determine the format required. The format must be set  
to appropriate mode using format button on the front panel. The on screen display or the pic-  
ture may not appear if the wrong format mode is selected.  
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When you turn on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver for the first time, you will be asked  
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if you want to set up DIRECTV programming.  
If you have chosen to subscribe to DIRECTV programming (or service), you should initialize  
the system according to section 8-6.  
If you don’t have any dish, you should select “NO”. This means you can receive only off-air  
broadcast (analog & digital).  
This setup process will be displayed only once. This means that you can change your selec-  
tion at any time in the future using the DIRECTV Initial setup menu.  
If you have chosen to subscribe to DIRECTV programming, you should contact DIRECTV at 1-  
800-DIRECTV (or 1-800-347-3288) and order programming.  
When you order programming, you need to know your access card number. To get this num-  
ber, press MENU on the remote control, then select SYSTEM on the Menu. Select System  
Test on the screen, and you will see the Access Card Identifier. Another way to find the num-  
ber is by taking out the access card and referring to the number written on it.  
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6. BASIC OPERATION  
6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner  
The Channel Banner appears whenever you tune to a new channel or press the Display button  
on the remote control while viewing a program. It displays channel and program information in  
the banner shown at the top of the screen. When the Channel Banner is displayed, pressing  
DE” toggles between extended and regular information banners. To remove the banner, press  
Display again or wait for 10 seconds.  
The icons in the Channel Banner represent the status or availability of important features. The  
icons will be highlighted when the feature is active or available as provided by the broadcast-  
er and service provider. The information available on the Channel Banner is described below.  
Program Description  
Rating  
Input Source  
Channel Number  
Channel Logo  
Time (Program start and finish(duration))  
Date  
High-Definition  
Dolby Digital  
Lock  
Message  
Closed Caption  
Alternate Audio  
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6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner  
Input Source Icon (DIRECTV)  
Indicates from which source the current program signal is being received. The DIRECTV High-  
Definition Receiver can receive a signal from ANT, ANT/Digital, CABLE or DIRECTV.  
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Lock Icon (  
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Indicates that the lock system is activated.  
ENGLISH  
Alternate Audio (  
)
DIRECTV and ATSC channels sometimes provide multiple audio tracks, usually in different language.  
When multiple audio tracks are available, the Alternate Audio icon changes its appearance to indi-  
cate that you can select one of those audios by pressing “F G ” buttons.  
Message Icon (  
)
Indicates that your DIRECTV HD Receiver has messages from DIRECTV. The message icon will  
appear in the channel banner to indicate that a new message has arrived or there are unread mes-  
sages in the box.  
HD  
HD Icon (  
)
Indicates that the current program is in the HD format.  
DD Icon (  
)
Indicates that the currently selected audio track is Dolby Digital.  
CC  
CC Icon (  
)
Indicates that the current program provides the closed caption service.  
Channel Logo  
Displays the logo of the current channel. If a channel logo is not available, the channel name will  
be displayed instead.  
Channel Number  
Displays the current channel number.  
Start and End Time  
Displays the start time and end time of the current program.  
Rating  
Displays the rating of the current program.  
Date  
Displays the current date and time.  
Program Description  
Displays a brief description of the current program (if available).  
Category  
Displays the genre of the current program.  
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6-2. Surfing Favorite Channels  
The favorite list appears on the TV screen when you press the Favorite button on the remote con-  
trol. It enables you to surf up to 50 favorite channels that were chosen in the Edit Channel sec-  
tion of the Setup menu. The favorite list consists of the channel logos or channel numbers. If the  
logo of a certain channel is not available, the channel number is displayed instead.  
You can easily move the highlight on the favorite list using “DEF G ” on the remote control. The  
next page is accessible by using CH +/– button on the remote. You can tune to a favorite chan-  
nel by pressing “ ”. Or the Exit button on the remote will clear the favorite list and take you  
back to the current channel.  
You are also able to add or delete the logo of a channel on the favorite list by pressing the  
Display button on the remote. A dialog box will ask what you want to do with the highlighted  
logo area: you can replace the highlighted logo area with the current channel, or delete it.  
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6-3. Subscription to DIRECTV programming and ANT/CABLE-Only operation  
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The DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver is designed to receive signals from DIRECTV, ANT and  
/or CABLE. If you are a DIRECTV customer, you can enjoy programming provided by DIRECTV.  
You can also receive the analog and digital over-the-air broadcasts, with the benefit of the  
Advanced Program Guide(APG) which is an integrated electronic program guide. The APG  
provides program listings and information on analog and digital channels from over-the-air  
local stations as well as DIRECTV channels. You can easily navigate and tune to hundreds of  
channels from various signal sources with the APG.  
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If you don’t subscribe to DIRECTV programming, however, the function of the DIRECTV HD  
Receiver will be limited to receiving signals only from ANT and/or CABLE. You can still enjoy  
HD services provided by over-the-air digital broadcast along with the conventional analog  
broadcast. Without the DIRECTV service, however, no electronic program guide is available.  
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7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  
7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide  
The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guidecontains schedule and program information for all  
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DIRECTV channels. The APG also provides local over-the-air channels information including  
both conventional analog and digital channels if you receive satellite service.  
Helping you to find a program easily and conveniently, the APG allows you to view schedule and  
descriptive program information for the channels. The receiver offers five different channel lists:  
ALL, CUSTOM, FAVORITE, MOVIES and SPORTS. You may edit the CUSTOM and FAVORITE chan-  
nel lists to customize and design your favorite channels, respectively. In addition, you can easi-  
ly find specific programs by using the CATEGORY search of KEYWORD search functions. An  
explanation of each channel list is described in Section 7-2.  
You can bring up the APG in two ways and exit from it in three ways.  
To bring up the APG:  
- Press the Guide button on your remote control.  
or  
- Press the Menu button on the remote control and select the DIRECTV menu. Several options  
will appear. Choose the Guide option (MENU DIRECTV Guide)  
To exit the APG:  
- Press the Exit button to return to the last channel you were tuned to.  
or  
- Press the Guide button on the remote control twice when a program or channel is highlighted.  
The first press moves the highlight to the Guide menu at the far left. Pressing the button a sec-  
ond time makes the APG disappear.  
or  
- When any currently broadcasted program is highlighted, pressing “ ” will make the guide  
screen disappear and tune to that channel.  
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7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  
7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide Screen  
The on-screen guide maintains five different channel lists, each of which shows you only those  
channels and programs that belong to that channel list. The meaning and generation of each  
channel list is described below  
Shows program listings for all channels that you are eligible to access. They  
All  
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include DIRECTV channels that your dish antenna can receive, and over-the-  
air channels that you have selected to add into the channel list during the ini-  
tial setup procedure.  
Shows the program listings that belong to the CUSTOM channel list. You can  
customize the CUSTOM channel list by hiding channels from the All channel  
list that you do not wish to view.  
Custom  
Favorite  
Shows program listings only for those channels on the FAVORITE channel list.  
You can generate a FAVORITE channel list, which is a short list of channels  
you tune to most frequently, by setting a favorite icon to the channels from  
the menu sequence MENU SETUP Favorite/Ch. Edit.  
Lists only movie programs from channels in the All channel list that have  
acceptable ratings. The DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver generates the  
list automatically based on the category information of each program  
identified in the APG.  
Movies  
Sports  
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Shows only sports programs. The DIRECTV HD Receiver generates the  
list automatically based on the category information of each program  
identified in the APG.  
The guide screen also provides two search menus:  
Searches for programs that belong to a given category. The DIRECTV HD  
Category  
Receiver first shows you currently applicable categories and allows you  
to search for programs in that category.  
Searches for programs that have or are related to a specific keyword.  
You can choose a keyword for program titles or credit titles (for example,  
actor/actress, director, writer, awards, etc.).  
Keyword  
When accessing an on-screen guide, you will always return to the guide menu, one of  
the five channel lists or one of the two search menus, that you have previously viewed.  
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7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide  
The Advanced Program Guideis operated based on a simple and straightforward “Highlight  
and Select” process.  
1. Use “DEF G ” on your remote control to navigate the guide screen.  
2. Press “ ” to select or execute the highlighted menu or function.  
The on-screen guide shows you program listings for seven channels within an one and one half  
hour time slot. For example: 6:00-7:30. In order to view a list of future programs or other chan-  
nels, you may continuously press “DEF G ” to scroll horizontally or vertically. This may take a  
while to reach a specific channel or program, if the channel or program is listed far from the  
currently highlighted program. The Advanced Program Guidethus offers you shortcuts to  
minimize your effort in navigating channels and time slots.  
Line Scrolling  
You can reach other time slots or channels that are currently hidden from the screen using the  
arrow buttons “DEF G ”. Move horizontally to reach other time slots and move vertically to  
reach other channels.  
Page Scrolling  
You can move faster vertically by scrolling page by page with the CH +/– buttons on the remote  
control. Each button stroke scrolls one page up or down.  
Date Scrolling  
You can scroll time slots day-by-day using the CC button on the remote control. Alternatively,  
you can move the highlight to the Date Change Box and change the date to jump to the time slot  
of that day.  
Direct Jumping  
You can quickly jump to a page that contains a specific channel by directly entering a channel  
number using the digit buttons “0~9” on the remote control.  
Pressing “ ” following the digit button strokes will move to the channel immediately.  
NOTE  
Press the Guide button to return immediately to the  
guide menus, the left-most column of the guide  
screen. This is very useful when the highlight is  
located far from the current time and you want to  
return to the guide menus.  
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7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  
7-4. Selecting a Program  
The top region of the guide screen displays the schedule and program information of the cur-  
rently highlighted program. You can also see other detailed information about the program by  
pressing the Display button.  
When you select the highlighted program by pressing “ ”, what happens or appears next  
depends on whether the highlighted program is currently on-air or scheduled in the future, and  
whether or not it is a pay per view program.  
Current / not PPV  
If the selected program is a current free-of-charge program, you will directly tune to the program.  
Future / not PPV  
If the selected program is scheduled in the future and is not a PPV, you will be offered a dialog  
box that enables you to reserve this program for watching. If you select Remind in the dialog  
box, this program is put on the Remind List and you will be reminded by a message at the top-  
left corner of the screen 10 seconds before its airing time.  
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Current / DIRECTV Pay Per View  
If the selected program is a current pay per view program, you will be asked if you want to pur-  
chase this program.  
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Future / DIRECTV Pay Per View  
If the selected program is a pay per view program scheduled in the future, you will also be asked  
if you want to purchase this program. Once you confirm the purchase, this program is put on the  
Future Purchase list. You can view the Future Purchase list from the menu sequence Menu ➝  
DIRECTV Future Purchase and cancel any purchase on the list anytime before its airing time.  
A continuous connection to a land-based phone line is required to perform this function with your  
remote control.  
(Note: Pay per view programs can only be purchased with the 24 hours of the program times.)  
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7-5. Getting More Information  
Pressing the Display button will display available additional information about the highlighted program. It  
includes actor and role relationships, original material, production studio, the date on which the program  
was first shown, and so on.  
To display program details:  
1. Move the highlight to a desired program using “DEFG”, CH +, CH – or CC on the remote control.  
2. Press the Display button on the remote control to display the available additional information.  
3. If you want to check any other broadcasting schedules for this same program, move the highlight to the “Other  
Times” option, located on the right side of the additional information box, and press  
.  
4. To return to the previous guide screen, press For the Display button again.  
NOTE  
To get channel information, press “ ” when the channel  
number, the second column from the left of the screen, is  
highlighted. The top region of the guide screen displays  
the channel name and description about the channel, if  
available.  
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7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  
7-6. Referring to Help  
Your basic understanding of certain features and terminology used in the APG will help you to  
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fully enjoy the functionality of the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver. The receiver’s unique  
feature called ‘Help’ serves as an on-line snapshot user’s manual.  
If you want to find out what the highlighted menu item is for and how it works while you are in  
the APG, just press and hold the Helpbutton on your remote control. A quick help screen  
with brief and focused descriptions will appear at the right side of the screen. Help also pro-  
vides operation tips at the bottom of every page.  
Once you release the Helpbutton, the help display will disappear instantly.  
If you press the  
Helpbutton while you are viewing a program, it will guide you to the Help  
feature, which is an on-line version of this Operating guide.  
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7-7. Making a Remind List for Future Viewing  
If you want to view a program scheduled in the future, you can put that program on the Remind List so  
that a reminder message will appear right before the program starts.  
To schedule a future viewing :  
1. Move the highlight to a future program you want to watch using “DEF G ” on the remote control.  
2. Press “ ”. A dialog box will appear for your information.  
3. Move the highlight to the Remind option in the dialog box and press “ ” to confirm. The program  
name will be preceded by the mark (). If you want to cancel any reservation, execute the menu  
sequence MENU DIRECTV Remind List and press  
when the highlight is on the reservation.  
NOTE  
A reminder message will appear at the top-left  
corner of the screen 10 seconds before the  
reserved program actually starts. The receiver  
will automatically tune to the program if you do  
not cancel it.  
Pay per view programs can only be purchased  
with the 24 hours of the program times.  
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7-8. Purchasing DIRECTV Pay Per View Programs  
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If you subscribe to DIRECTV programming, you may preview pay per view movies on channel 200,  
the DIRECTV promo channel, to determine if you would like to purchase them.  
To purchase PPV programs:  
1. From the program guide, press “ ” on the remote control to select the PPV program.  
A dialog box will appear to ask you whether you want to purchase or not.  
Selecting the “Others” button will show you other time schedules for the program.  
2. Move the highlight to the right to “Buy” in the dialog box and press “ ”.  
Another pop-up box will be displayed to verify your purchase.  
3. If the price to record the program is different, a Record button will appear. Move the highlight  
to the right again to “Record” in the dialog box and press “ ”.  
The program may be recorded via Audio Out and Video Out 1 or 2 if the Format is set to  
video 1/2.  
A continuous connection to a land based phone line is required to order PPV with your remote  
control.  
(Note: Pay per view programs can only be purchased within the 24 hours of the program times.)  
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7-9. Searching Programs by Category  
You can search for specific programs by their categories. The category information of each program is provided  
by the APG so that you can choose one of them to search for matching programs. You can also set a search range  
to One Day or Three Days, (within 24 hours and 72 hours from now, respectively). In the search result one program  
may have multiple showings in different channels and/or in different time slots.  
To search programs by Category :  
1. Highlight the CATEGORY in the guide menu. You will see currently applicable categories in a two-level structure. The  
Category Search screen consists of three columns: the first column from the left shows the top-level categories, the  
middle column shows the second-level categories that belong to the same top-level category, and the right-most col-  
umn lists programs resulting from a category search.  
2. Move the highlight to a top-level category. You will see its second-level categories, if any in the middle column. By  
moving the highlight around and viewing available categories, you can select any of them, top-level or second-level,  
and press “ ” for searching.  
3. The program resulting from the search will be listed in the right-most column. The highlight goes to the top program  
on the list and its program information will be displayed at the top region of the guide screen. You can see program  
information on each program by moving the highlight using “DE”. If you choose a program and press “ ”, you will  
be asked to select one of the available showings of that program. Once a choice is made, ALL channel listings will  
replace the Category Search screen and the highlight will go to the specified showing.  
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7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE  
7-10. Searching Programs by Keyword  
You can also search for programs by keyword that include the keyword in their program titles or credit  
titles such as actor/actress name, director name, etc.  
To search programs by keyword:  
1. Move the highlight to the KEYWORD in the guide menu. The Keyword Search screen will appear on  
the right side of the guide menu.  
2. Move the highlight to the right and enter a word using the screen keyboard. Highlight a letter first  
and press “ ” to type it in.  
3. When a word is completed or even when only a partial word is typed in, you may, move the highlight  
to the Search option located on the bottom of the screen keyboard and press “ ” to execute search-  
ing.  
4. The receiver first searches for candidate keywords that include the word or the partial word you  
entered. You can select one of the candidate keywords to search for programs that have or are relat-  
ed to the selected keyword.  
5. The programs resulting from the search will be listed in the right-most column. The highlight goes to  
the top program on the list. Its program information will be displayed at the top region of the guide  
screen. You can see program information on each program by moving the highlight using “DE”. If  
you choose a program and press “ ”, you will be asked to select one of available showings of that  
program. Once a choice is made, all channel listings will replace the Keyword Search screen and the  
highlight will go to the specified showing.  
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8. CUSTOMIZATION  
8-1. The Structure of the On-screen Menu  
In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus  
consist of three levels to set up the options, but some menus go to and require further levels to  
be set. If you press the Menu button, only the first level of the menu system can appear at the  
left side of the TV screen. The second and third level will be displayed by pressing “ ”. If a  
menu has more than three levels, the pop-up dialogue box can be displayed as the fourth or fifth  
level. For navigating the menu levels, you will see “ ” or “G ” on the right side of the menu  
label to help you go to the next level.  
To bring up and exit the Menu:  
Press the Menu button on the remote control to bring up the menu. A second press of the  
Menu button or a press of the Exit button will take you back to TV viewing.  
To go to the next level:  
Press “ ” or “G ” on the remote control.  
To go back to the previous level:  
Press “F ” on the remote control.  
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8-2. The On-Screen Menu  
Guide  
Remind List  
Future Purchase  
Purchase List  
Messages  
DIRECTV  
Initial Setup  
Auto Program  
Manual Ch. Add  
Favorite/Ch. Edit  
Hook-up Help  
Clock  
SETUP  
AUDIO  
Advanced  
Digital Output  
Audio Mode  
Audio Language  
Wide Mode  
Closed Caption  
Output Channel  
Out to TV  
PREFERENCE  
Digital TV Input  
Auto Demo  
Lock System  
Block Channel  
Movie Rating  
LOCK  
TV Rating – Children  
TV Rating – General  
Spending Limit  
System Test  
Replace Card  
Software Info  
Feature List  
SYSTEM  
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8-3. Previewing the Remind List  
The Remind List shows the programs you have reserved in the Guide menu. You may cancel any  
program in the list by selecting the program. A pop-up screen will ask if you want to cancel it.  
To cancel a program in the Remind List:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
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2. Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing “ ”on the remote control.  
3. Scroll down to Remind List using “E”.  
4. Move the highlight to the right with “G” to select a program from the list.  
5. Press “ ” and the pop-up dialogue box will be displayed.  
6. Select “Yes” in the pop-up box if you want to cancel, then the highlight will return to the list.  
7. Press “F” to return to the previous level or press the Exit button on the remote control if you want  
to return to TV viewing.  
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8-4. Managing Program Purchases  
Future Purchase  
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Allows you to review upcoming DIRECTV Pay Per View purchases. You may only cancel programs that  
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were ordered through the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver and have not been viewed. You may do  
this by selecting the program. A pop-up screen will ask you if you want to cancel the program.  
To cancel a newly purchased program :  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
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2. Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing “ ”on the remote control.  
3. Scroll down to Future Purchase using “E”.  
4. Move the highlight to the right with “G ” to select a program from the list.  
5. Press “ ” and the pop-up dialogue box will be displayed.  
6. Select “Yes” in the pop-up box if you want to cancel, then the highlight will return to the list.  
7. Press “F” to return to the previous level or press the Exit button on the remote control if you want to  
return to TV viewing.  
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8-4. Managing Program Purchases  
Purchase List  
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Shows you a list of past DIRECTV Pay Per View purchases. You can see each charge of  
the PPV programs you purchased and viewed.  
To review programs in the Purchase List:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
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2. Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing “ ”on the remote control.  
3. Scroll down to the Purchase List using “E”.  
4. Move the highlight to the right with “  
G
” to scroll the purchase list.  
5. Press “F ” to return to the previous level or press the Exit button on the remote control to return  
to TV viewing.  
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CAM: Conditional Access Module, usually  
referred to as the access card. A removable,  
electronic subassembly provides conditional  
access control of the subscriber terminal.  
CAM Slot No: The CAM slot number indicates  
which slot the purchase occupied. A customer  
service representative may use these slot  
numbers to help resolve billing issues.  
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8-5. Checking the Messages  
Allows you to view the messages that are sent from DIRECTV. For example, you may receive a mes-  
sage requesting your attention to a new service or special program offering.  
To check the Messages:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
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2. Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing “ ” on the remote control.  
3. Scroll down to the Messages option using “E”.  
4. Move the highlight to the right with “G” to select a mail item from the list.  
5. Press “ ” and the full text of the mail will be displayed in the pop-up dialogue box.  
6. Select “Delete” on the pop-up box if you want to delete it.  
7. Press “F” to return to the previous level or press the Exit button on the remote control if you want to  
return to TV viewing.  
NOTE  
The Message icon will be displayed in the  
Channel Banner only when at least one  
unread message is in the mail buffer.  
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8-6. Initializing the System  
About Initial Setup  
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The DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver is capable of receiving three types of signals; ANT, CABLE and  
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DIRECTV programming (if you are a DIRECTV customer). Initial Setup lets you initialize your system to  
function properly with your dish antenna.  
Select Dish  
Lets you select the correct dish type among three different types available; Round Dish for Satellite  
Network A only, Oval Dish for Satellite Networks A and B, or Oval Dish for Satellite Networks A, B, and  
C. For advice on selecting a dish that will provide the services that you desire, contact DIRECTV  
(1-800-DIRECTV) or your local DIRECTV retail expert. If you already have a dish, refer to its user’s guide  
to determine its type.  
To receive HD programming, you should install and select the Oval dish type (Oval dish (Sat A,B) or Oval  
dish (Sat A, B, C)) in the Select Dish menu.  
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Auto Detection is used to enable access to additional DIRECTV satellites after the dish is pointed.  
You must select No Dish if you have no dish, and you cannot proceed further in this menu.  
To select dish:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
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2. Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing “ ” on the remote control.  
3. Scroll down to Initial Setup using “E”.  
4. Move the highlight to the right with “ G” to choose Select Dish.  
5. Press “ ” and the pop-up dialogue box will be displayed.  
6. Select your dish type using “E” and press “ ”.  
The highlight will return to the previous screen.  
7. Select Your Location using “E” for the next step of the initial setup.  
NOTE  
Although the initial setup is a  
sequential process from Select Dish  
to Channel Setup, each menu can  
be accessed independently.  
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8-6. Initializing the System  
Your Location  
Provides the coordinates of elevation, azimuth, and tilt based upon your zip code. Elevation is the  
up/down angle of the dish. Azimuth is the side-to-side direction, while tilt is the circular rotation  
of the dish itself around the pointing axis. Full instructions for the installation of your dish are  
provided with your satellite dish antenna.  
To enter your location:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
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2. Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing “ ” on the remote control.  
3. Scroll down to Initial Setup using “E”.  
4. Move the highlight to the right with “  
G
” to select Your Location.  
5. Press “ ” and the pop-up dialogue box will be displayed.  
6. Enter your zip code using the digit buttons on the remote control.  
7. Press “ ” to show the elevation, azimuth and tilt.  
Point your dish properly with the azimuth, elevation and tilt values given.  
8. Press “ ” to return to the Your Location menu.  
9. Select Signal Strength using “DE” for the next step of initial setup.  
NOTE  
Although the initial setup is a  
sequential process from Select Dish  
to Channel Setup, each menu can  
be accessed independently.  
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8-6. Initializing the System  
Signal Strength  
Shows you up to three signal strength bars for Satellite Networks A, B, and C, in order to help you  
adjust the dish to the correct position with the elevation, azimuth, and tilt values obtained from the  
Your Location menu. While the maximum signal strength is 100, there will be no apparent difference  
in picture quality between signal strengths of 60 to 85. The higher the signal, the less likely you are  
to experience degradation when it rains or snows.  
A transponder is a receiver/transmitter on the satellite. It receives signals from DIRECTV and retrans-  
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mits them to your dish. The DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver is capable of displaying the signal  
strength of most transponders by using the following method.  
To see the signal strength:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
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2. Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing “ ” on the remote control.  
3. Scroll down to Initial Setup using “E”.  
4. Move the highlight to the right with “G” to select Signal Strength.  
5. Press “ ” and the pop-up dialogue box will be displayed.  
6. Move the highlight to select the desired transponder.  
7. Press “ ” to return to Signal Strength.  
8. Select Channel Setup using “E” for the next step of initial setup.  
NOTE  
Although the initial setup is a  
sequential process from Select Dish  
to Channel Setup, each menu can  
be accessed independently.  
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8-6. Initializing the System  
Channel Setup  
Searches for all channels available over the air or terrestrial in a selected local area. You can  
select two distinct areas by Zip code to view the channels being broadcast from both areas.  
This is useful if you live between two major broadcast centers and are capable of receiving  
signals from both. After this Channel Setup process, the channel list will be created.  
To scan the channels from the satellites:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
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2. Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing “ ” on the remote control.  
3. Scroll down to Initial Setup using “E”.  
4. Move the highlight to the right with “G” to select Channel Setup.  
5. Press “ ” and the pop-up dialogue box will be displayed to ask if you want to add off-air digi-  
tal and analog channels to your guide. If you select “NO”, you don’t need to do the following  
process (6-10).  
6. Press “ ” if your zip code is correct for the primary local channels. The channel search  
progress  
will be shown.  
7. If the zip code is missing or incorrect,  
select the zip code for your city using  
E “and pressing “ ”.  
8. Select “Yes” in the pop-up box that  
asks you if you want to add the sec-  
ondary local channels.  
9. Enter the secondary zip code using  
the digit buttons on the remote con-  
trol.  
10. Repeat from 6 to 7.  
11. Press “F ” to return to the previous level or  
press the Exit button on the remote control if  
you want to return to TV viewing.  
NOTE  
Although the initial setup is a  
sequential process from Select Dish  
to Channel Setup, each menu can  
be accessed independently.  
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8-7. Managing Channels  
Auto Program (Channel Search)  
Automatically finds all channels (both analog and digital) available through the antenna and  
cable inputs, and stores all the active channels in the channel list. Inactive or weak channels  
may not appear in the list. In that case, add missing channels manually in the Manual Ch. Add  
menu. The channel list created here can be shown in the Favorite/Ch. Edit menu.  
To scan the channels with the antenna:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Setup menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Auto Program will be automatically highlighted.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G ” to select “Start”.  
6. Press “ ” and the moving yellow bar will indicate the progress scanning the channels. When the  
scanning process begins, “Start” will change to “Next”. If you press “Next”, the scanning of the  
Antenna signal source will be ignored and the scanning of the next signal source (cable) will pro-  
ceed. Next the digital signals will be scanned.  
7. When the scanning is completed, the scanned result will be displayed.  
8. Press the Exit button on the remote control if you want to return to TV viewing.  
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8-7. Managing Channels  
Manual Ch. Add  
Manually adds a channel to your channel list without rescanning all the channels again.  
Auto Program may not pick up every channel that is available on Air and Cable. Therefore, it  
may be necessary for you to add channels manually using this feature.  
To add the channels missed in your channel list:  
1. Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Setup menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Manual Ch. Add using “E”.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G ” to display the channel add box.  
6. Enter the channel number desired using the digit buttons on the remote control.  
7. Press “ ” and the pop-up box of the result will be displayed.  
8. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-7. Managing Channels  
Favorite/Ch. Edit  
The default channel list is made in the Auto Program menu. Favorite/Ch. Edit allows you to create two other  
types of channel lists; custom list and favorite list. A custom list can be created by toggling each channel  
on or off with  
. Once a channel is highlighted, you will be able to see whether the channel is current-  
ly shown or hidden by referring to the small window at the top-left corner of the screen.  
To create your own favorite list, with up to 50 favorite channels, press the Favorite button on the remote  
control when a channel is highlighted.  
To edit the channel list:  
1. Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Setup menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Favorite/Ch. Edit using E “.  
5. Press “ G” to display the channel editing screen.  
To create a custom list:  
1. Use DEFG” to move the highlight on the channel editing menu.  
2. Choose “Shown” or “Hidden” by pressing “ ”.  
The screen shown at the top left will indicate if the highlighted channel is shown or hidden.  
To create a favorite list:  
1. Use DEFG” to move the highlight on the channel editing menu.  
2. Choose “Favorite” or “No Favorite” using the Favorite button on the remote control.  
6. Press the Menu button to return to the previous screen or press the Exit button on the remote control to  
return to TV viewing.  
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Use the Show All” button to show all the channels.  
Use the “Hide All” button to hide all the channels.  
These settings may be reset if there is an interruption to the AC  
power (such as set is unplugged or there is a power failure).  
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8.8 Hook-up Help  
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Graphically depicts possible schemes for connecting on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to your  
dish antenna and other components. Since the connection that is best for you depends on the com-  
ponents in your system, keep in mind that an alternative connection may also be possible.  
To see Hook-up Help:  
1. Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Setup menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Hook-up Help using “E”.  
5. Press “G ” to display the Hook-up Help diagrams.  
Seven possible hook-up connections will be shown.  
6. Scroll up and down the hook-up figure options shown to determine the correct connections for your sys-  
tem.  
7. Press the Menu button to return to the previous screen or press the Exit button  
on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-9. Setting the Clock  
Clock (Auto)  
Enables adjustment of the time zone and activation of daylight savings time. Normally, your  
clock is set using signals transmitted by DIRECTV.  
To set auto clock:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Setup menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Clock using “E”.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G ”.  
6. Select your time zone between Eastern and Hawaii by pressing “G ” continuously.  
7. Scroll down to Daylight Saving and press “G ” to switch daylight saving on or off.  
8. If you want to reset the clock, scroll down again to “Reset” and press “ ”.  
The highlight will return to the previous level.  
9. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-9. Setting the Clock  
Clock (Manual)  
Enables you to set the time manually in the ANT/CABLE Only Operation.  
To set manual clock:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Setup menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Clock using “E”.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G ”.  
6. Use “DE” to move the highlight in the entry boxes.  
7. Enter the number by using the digit buttons on the remote control.  
8. Press “F ” to return to the previous screen or  
press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-10. Advanced  
Advanced Setup  
Allows you to configure special settings such as the background matte color for wide aspect  
ratio programming, the channel banner time-out period, remote control ID selection and  
advanced digital closed captioning settings.  
To set advanced Setup Menu:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Setup menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Advanced using “E”.  
5. Press “G ” to display the Advanced Setup Menu screen.  
Remote ID  
Lets you assign one of two remote ID’s. This can be useful if you have more than one Sony satellite  
receiver in one location. While the Remote ID menu is displayed, press the Code Set button, enter  
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either “50” or “51” and press the Enter button. The remote control and DIRECTV High-Definition  
Receiver are now set to either remote ID 50 or 51.  
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8-11. Setting the Audio  
Digital Output  
If you are using an external audio system that supports Dolby Digital, select Dolby Digital audio  
mode. If you are using an external audio system that has a PCM only decoder, select PCM  
(Digital). If you are not using an external audio system, select OFF.  
An external Digital Output other than Dolby Digital and PCM may create a high pitched  
noise and cause damage.  
To set the digital audio mode:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Audio menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Digital Output will be automatically highlighted.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G ”.  
6. Select one of the three options and press “ ” to return to the previous level.  
7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-11. Setting the Audio  
PCM (Digital)  
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) decoders support L/R stereo only. If selected, audio outputs are  
decoded and transmitted to the Digital Output (SPDIF) in PCM mode.  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital, formally known as AC-3 for Audio Coding 3rd Generation or 5.1 channel audio,  
is a coding technique that provides five independent, full frequency response audio channels  
and one low frequency bass channel. Dolby Digital signals are available only when provided by  
the broadcaster.  
NOTE  
Refer to section 2.5 to see  
more detailed information.  
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8-11. Setting the Audio  
Audio Mode  
Lets you choose the default audio mode when a program is broadcasting in analog format.  
When you view a program broadcast in mono, you will hear only mono sound, even though  
Stereo mode is set. When Second Audio Program “SAP” mode is set, the program’s sec-  
ond audio program is broadcast in mono, if provided.  
To Set the Analog Audio Mode:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Audio menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Audio Mode using “E”.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G ”.  
6. Select one of the three options and press “ ” to return to the previous level.  
7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-11. Setting the Audio  
Audio Language  
If available, allows you to hear a program in other languages if the program is broadcast in  
digital format. You may select a language while you are viewing a program by selecting an  
option on the audio language box in the channel banner and pressing DErepeatedly to  
select the desired language.  
To set the digital audio language:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Audio menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Audio Language using “E”.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G ”.  
6. Select one of the eight language options and press “ ” to return to the previous level.  
7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-12. Choosing the Aspect Ratio  
Lets you choose the screen format. When you view a high-definition picture using the video  
1/2(480i) or 480p output format, you can choose Letterbox, Cropped or Squeezed. When you view  
a standard-definition picture using the 720p or 1080i output format, you can choose Normal, Wide,  
Panorama, Zoom1 or Zoom2. (Refer to section 2.4 Normal and Wide Format Signals)  
Choosing the screen format of your TV:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Preference menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Wide Mode will be automatically highlighted.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G ”.  
6. Select one of the options and press “ ” to return to the previous level.  
7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-12. Choosing the Aspect Ratio  
Modes for viewing high definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FOR-  
MAT IS 480i OR 480p MODE :  
Letter Box  
Use for a picture with an original 16:9 aspect ratio (in a wide format). Letterbox  
mode will shrink the picture to fill the screen, with black/gray (or blank) bars  
appearing at the top and bottom of the screen.  
Cropped  
Use for a picture filling the entire screen by cropping (removing) the left and right  
portions of the picture.  
Squeezed  
Use for a full picture filling the entire screen with no black/gray bars. The picture  
in a 16:9 format will be horizontally adjusted or squeezed to fit the 4:3 ratio mon-  
itor. This setting can also be useful when used with 16:9 aspect ratio monitors or  
with 4:3 aspect ratio monitors that have a “16:9 enhancement” feature.  
Modes for viewing standard definition content (4:3) WHEN OUTPUT  
FORMAT IS 720p OR 1080i MODE :  
Normal  
Use for a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 monitor, with  
black/gray bars appearing at the left and right sides.  
Wide  
Use for a picture adjusted horizontally (in a linear proportion) to fill the entire  
screen.  
Panorama  
Use to adjust a picture in a non-linear proportion (more at both sides) to create a  
spectacular view.  
Zoom1  
Use when you want to fill the entire screen with no black/gray bars appearing.  
The image will be altered both horizontally (stretched) and vertically (cropped).  
The top and bottom portions of the picture will be cut.  
Zoom2  
Use to view the picture without distortion. Note that the top and bottom por-  
tions of the picture will be cropped (removed).  
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8-13. Setting Closed Caption  
Lets you select a mode for displaying Closed Caption Data. You can choose the Analog  
Caption Service or the Digital Caption Service. In the Analog Caption Service, Caption 1-4 dis-  
play program’s dialog, and Text 1-4 display information for a data service. In the Digital  
Caption Service, Service 1-6 represent each Language Service.  
(Note : Closed Caption will appear only when it is provided by the broadcaster)  
To set Closed Caption:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Preference menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Closed Caption using “E”.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G ”.  
6. Select one between Analog Caption Service and Digital Caption Service.  
7. Move the highlight to the right with “G ”.  
8. Select one of the options and press “ ” to return to the previous level.  
9. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-13. Setting Closed Caption  
Analog Caption Service  
Caption1 (CC1)  
CC1 is the primary caption service that synchronizes the captioning language with the  
sound, used by most broadcasters. The captioning is displayed in the same language as  
the program’s dialog.  
Caption2 (CC2)  
CC2 is the special non-synchronous caption service that does not need to be in sync with  
the sound and may provide simplified captioning, which is usually delayed.  
Caption3 (CC3)  
CC3 serves as an alternate captioning service channel. The captioning is often a secondary  
language translation such as French, Spanish, simplified English or displayed at a slower  
rate.  
Caption4 (CC4)  
CC4 is another special non-synchronous caption service that does not need to be in sync  
with the sound and may provide simplified captioning, usually delayed.  
Text1-4  
Text1-4 usually display information at the bottom position and is used for a data service,  
generally not program related.  
Digital Caption Service  
Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service. This service contains the verbatim,  
or near-verbatim captions for the primary language being spoken in the accompanying pro-  
gram audio.  
Service 2  
Service 2 is designated as the Secondary Language Service. This service contains captions  
in a secondary language which are translations of the captions in the Primary Caption  
Service.  
Service 3-6  
The other services are not pre-assigned. It is up to the discretion of the individual caption  
provider to utilize the remaining service channels.  
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8-14. Setting Default Signal Out  
Output Channel  
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Lets you choose the channel used to view the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver when  
connected to the TV from the “OUT TO TV” jack, either channel 3 or, 4. Make sure your TV  
is set to the selected channel and that the DIRECTV HD Receiver’s Format is set at “Video  
1/2”.  
To set the channel number of the DIRECTV HD Receiver:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Preference menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Output Channel using “E”.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G”.  
6. Select Channel 3 or 4 and press “ ” to return to the previous level.  
7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-14. Setting Default Signal Out  
Out to TV -- Default Connection  
Lets you choose whether the OUT TO TV jack is connected to either the CABLE IN  
or ANT IN jack in standby mode.  
To set the standby mode default signal source:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Preference menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Out to TV using “E”.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G ”.  
6. Select Antenna or Cable and press “ ” to return to the previous level.  
7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-15. Setting the Digital TV Input  
Digital TV Input  
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The DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver is also capable of receiving an 8-VSB signal, if any, via cable service. Before  
you move the highlight in the sub menu, the dialogue box will pop up to make sure if you want to change the mode.  
After changing it, you should run “Auto Program” to view a program sent via the designated input.  
To set the Digital TV signal source:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Preference menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Digital TV Input using “E”.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G”.  
6. The pop-up dialogue box will appear when you move the highlight to change the mode.  
7. Choose “OK “ if you want to change the mode, Otherwise, choose “Cancel”.  
8. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8. CUSTOMIZATION  
8-16. Running Auto Demo  
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Shows you how to navigate through the on-screen menus of the DIRECTV High-  
Definition Receiver.  
To run Auto Demo:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Preference menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Auto Demo using “E”.  
5. Press “G” to display the Auto Demo screen.  
The screen will run automatically.  
6. Press “F” anytime to return to the previous screen or press the Exit button on the remote  
control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-17. Setting Locks  
Lock System  
Lets you set up specific channels, ratings and spending limits through blocking schemes.  
Activates or disables all of the lock schemes previously set up. A password is required to gain  
access to this menu if the lock system is activated. You can change the password by inputting  
a new password twice. When the system is unlocked, the Block Channel, Program Rating and  
Spending Limits are not effective.  
To activate or deactivate the Lock System:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Lock menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. If unlocked, Lock System will be automatically highlighted, otherwise requires a password.  
To lock the system:  
1. Move the highlight to the right with “G ” in Lock On/Off box.  
2. Switch On or Off by using “G ” Whenever you switch the lock system on,  
you need to enter the password as a reminder.  
To set the password:  
1. Move the highlight to the Set Password with “E”.  
2. Enter the password by using the digit buttons on the remote control.  
3. Enter the password again to verify the number.  
5. Press “F ” to return to the previous screen or  
press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
NOTE  
Once you enter the password when  
unlocking the blocked channel, it will  
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remain unlocked until the DIRECTV  
High-Definition Receiver is off.  
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8. CUSTOMIZATION  
8-17. Setting Locks  
Block Channel  
Blocks any channels that you do not want to view or that you do not want your kids to watch. If you tune  
in a blocked channel, a black screen with a pop-up screen will appear. You will have to enter the cor-  
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rect password to view the channel. Once you turn off the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver, Block  
Channel will automatically be reactivated.  
To block channels:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Lock menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Block Channel using “E”.  
5. Press “G” to display the Block Channel screen.  
6. Use “DEFG” to move the highlight in the channel editing screen.  
7. Toggle Blocked or Unblocked by pressing “ ”.  
The screen shown at the top left will indicate if the highlighted channel is blocked or unblocked.  
8. Press “F” to return to the previous screen or press the Exit button on the remote control to return to  
TV viewing.  
NOTE  
When you tune to the blocked channel,  
the password is required for access.  
The Channel Block feature should not  
be used as the only parental control.  
Since station assignments may change  
from time to time, controls such as rat-  
ing and spending limits should always  
be used as the primary parental control.  
Additionally, the Channel Block settings  
may be reset if there is an interruption  
to the AC power (such as set is  
unplugged or there is a power failure).  
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8-17. Setting Locks  
Movie Rating  
Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limit, as defined by the Motion Picture Association of  
America, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the  
movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit applies only to  
movies shown on TV, not TV programs such as soap operas.  
To block movie programs:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Lock menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Movie Rating using “E”.  
5. Select the level you want using “DE” and press “ ” to return to the previous level.  
6. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
NOTE  
MOVIE/MPAA rating  
G: General Audiences  
All ages admitted.  
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.  
Some material may not be suitable for children.  
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned  
Some material may not be appropriate for children  
under 13.  
R: Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying par-  
ent or adult guardian.  
NC-17: No one 17 and under admitted.  
X: No one 17 and under admitted.  
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8. CUSTOMIZATION  
8-17. Setting Locks  
TV Rating for Children’s Programs  
Keeps children from watching certain children’s TV programs according to the ratings limit as  
defined by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. This rating applies only to TV programs  
for children. Unless you block TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating –  
General menu, your children may view those programs.  
To block TV programs:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Lock menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to TV Rating-Children using “E”.  
5. Select Age or Content, if you want to lock a TV program based on age or content.  
6. Select the level you want using “DE” and press “ ” to return to the previous level.  
7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
NOTE  
TV Rating Children Programs  
TV-Y: All Children.  
This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.  
TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children.  
This program is designed for children age 7 and above.  
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8-17. Setting Locks  
TV Rating for General Programs  
Blocks TV programs that you and your family do not wish to watch, based on the rating scheme defined  
by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board.  
To block TV programs:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Lock menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to TV Rating-General using “E”.  
5. Select Age or Content, if you want to lock a TV program based on age or content.  
6. Select the level you want using “DE” and press “ ” to return to the previous level.  
7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
NOTE  
TV Rating for General Programs  
TV-G: General Audience.  
Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.  
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.  
This program contains material that parents may find unsuit-  
able for younger children.  
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned.  
This program contains some material that many parents would  
find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.  
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only.  
This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults  
and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.  
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8. CUSTOMIZATION  
8-17. Setting Locks  
Spending Limit  
Sets the spending limit of each PPV program. After a spending limit is set and the system is  
locked, you must enter the password to purchase a PPV program that costs more than your  
spending limit allows. The system will temporarily unlock the limit you previously set. Once  
the receiver is turned off and then turned back on, the lock will be reactivated.  
To set the spending limit of each PPV program:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the Lock menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Spending Limit using “E”.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G ”.  
6. Enter the maximum amount of money to be spent on each PPV program.  
7. Press “ ” to return to the previous level.  
8. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-18. Testing the System  
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Checks the integrity of the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver. If any problems are detected, a short  
message will be displayed.  
To test DIRECTV HD Receiver :  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the System menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. System Test will be automatically highlighted.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G”.  
6. Press “ ” to activate the system test.  
It will run automatically from Signal Strength to Phone Connection and if there is any problem in your  
system, the pop-up box will be displayed.  
The highlight will return to the previous level after the process is finished.  
7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8. CUSTOMIZATION  
8-19. Replace Card  
DIRECTV may issue you a replacement access card periodically, if you are a DIRECTV customer. This  
menu enables you to transfer information, such as the record of your purchases, from the old card onto  
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a new one. The access card fits into the slot on the back panel of the DIRECTV High-Definition  
Receiver.  
Once you proceed past “Read the old card”, replace card cannot be cancelled.  
To replace the card :  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the System menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to Replace Card using “E”.  
5. Move the highlight to the right with “G”.  
6. Press “ ” to activate the Replace Card.  
The pop-up box will be displayed. If you want the process to proceed, follow the instructions in the  
pop-up box. The highlight will return to the previous level after the process is finished.  
7. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
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8-20. Upgrading Software  
Shows you the current software version. If there is a software upgrade planned, you will be  
notified by a pop-up box on your TV screen and the pop-up box will ask you if you want to  
upgrade your system.  
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To upgrade the software in the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver:  
1. Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.  
2. Scroll down using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Select the System menu by pressing “ ”.  
4. Scroll down to S/W Upgrade using “E”.  
5. You can see the current software version on the right side of the menu.  
The next version will be seen if DIRECTV plans to upgrade the software.  
6. Press the Exit button on the remote control to return to TV viewing.  
The DIRECTV HD Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features  
and functions. These modifications will automatically be made, 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 any upgrades. Please consult the Upgrade Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or  
modifications planned by DIRECTV.  
(Note: Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress. )  
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9. Help  
9-1. Help  
The Help feature is designed to let you understand each function of the Menu and Advanced  
Program Guidein an easy and convenient way. When you navigate through the Menu and  
the Advanced Program Guide, press and hold the Help button on your remote control if  
you want information about the highlighted item. The information will be displayed on the  
right side of the TV screen.  
Simply press and hold to see the helpful information.  
NOTE  
Pressing the “Help” button on your remote control  
independently will activate the overall Help fea-  
ture. However, when the MENU or the Advanced  
Program Guideis already displayed, pressing the  
Help” button will activate the specific Help fea-  
ture.  
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9-1. Help  
The Help is an on-line version of this Operating Guide. You can review many features of the  
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DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver by navigating through a simple structure. It contains a brief  
overview of the DIRECTV HD Receiver, the use and programming of the remote control, a func-  
tional explanation of the front and back panel, and an instructive note about the Menu and the  
Advanced Program Guide.  
The see the Help feature:  
1. Press the “Help” button on the remote control to display the Help screen.  
2. Scroll up and down to select Help menu items using “E” on the remote control.  
3. Move the highlight using “DEF G ”.  
The explanations of the highlighted item will be displayed on the right side or at the bottom of the  
screen.  
4. Press the Exit button on the remote control if you want to return to TV viewing.  
Remote Control/Programming Remote  
Menu and Advanced Program Guide  
Front & Back panel  
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
Television System  
NTSC, Analog American Standard (480i)  
ATSC, Digital TV standard (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i)  
DIRECTV  
Channel Coverage  
Digital TV  
VHF  
UHF  
CATV  
1-69  
2-13  
14-69  
1-125  
variable  
DIRECTV  
Inputs/Output  
ATSC/NTSC RF Inputs  
RF Output  
DIRECTV RF Input  
DVI-HDTV Output  
Antenna (1), Cable TV (1) (ATSC 8-VSB over CATV or Terrestrial)  
Out To TV (1) (selectable Channel 3 or 4)  
Satellite In (1)  
DVI-HDTV Out (1), DVI-D Single Link connector  
1080i, 720p, 480p digital RGB  
EIA-861 Compliant, HDCP Compliant  
15-pin Connector (1)  
RGB Output  
1080i, 720p, 480p RGB  
Component Out (1), Phono Jack connector  
1080i, 720p, 480p YPbPr  
S-Video Out (1), 4-pin Mini-DIN  
480i Y/C  
Video Out (2), Phono Jack connector  
480i Composite NTSC  
Component Video Output  
S-Video Output  
Video Output  
Digital Audio  
Analog Audio  
Optical (selectable Dolby Digital or PCM output)  
Audio Out (2) (Fixed Output Level)  
Access Card  
Authorized Service Port  
Smart Card (Slot on the back)  
9-pin Serial Port (1)  
Supplied Accessories  
Remote Control  
Batteries  
RM-Y815  
AA type Batteries (2)  
DVI-D Single Link Cable (1)  
Component Cable (1)  
S-Video Cable (1)  
Audio/Video Cable (1)  
RF Cable (2)  
Cables  
Telephone Cable (1)  
Dimension  
Mass  
430mm (W) x 69mm (H) x 329mm (D) (Excluding Foot)  
3.84kg  
Power Requirements  
Power Consumption  
AC 120V, 60Hz  
100W (Maximum)  
35W (Standby)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Sony and DIRECTV are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If you have questions or  
difficulties that you cannot resolve using the tips in this troubleshooting section, consult your dealer or call DIRECTV at  
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1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) regarding DIRECTV Service problems and contact the Sony Satellite System  
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Information Center at 1-800-838-7669 regarding problems with your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver.  
SYMPTOMS  
SOLUTIONS  
- Is the AC power cord plugged in?  
No power.  
- Check your antenna input or location.  
- Check your cable input.  
- Check your satellite input.  
Snowy picture and unclear sound.  
No picture.  
- Make sure that the correct format is selected.  
If the DIRECTV HD Receiver is connected to your monitor or TV via video  
1 or 2 jacks on the back panel, the format must be video 1/2. Otherwise,  
you may not be able to see a picture. Press the Format button on the front  
panel to change format (see section 3-5)  
If the DIRECTV HD Receiver is connected to your monitor or TV via the  
Y/PB/PR port or RGB/DVI-HDTV port on the back panel, the format must  
not be video 1/2. Otherwise, you may not be able to see a picture. (see  
section 3-5)  
- Make sure that the right component type is selected.  
If the DIRECTV HD Receiver is connected to your monitor or TV via Y/PB/PR  
port on the back panel, the “TYPE” switch must be flipped to the left.  
Otherwise, you may not be able to see a picture. (see section 3-5)  
If the DIRECTV HD Receiver is connected to your monitor or TV via  
RGB/DVI-HDTV port on the back panel, the “TYPE” switch must be flipped  
to the right. Otherwise, you may not be able to see a picture. (see section  
3-5)  
- Select the Auto Program or Manual Channel Add functions if you have not  
already done so. (see section 8-7)  
- If you are only receiving a few satellite channels, you may need to call  
your service provider to have your programming activated.  
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Check to make sure all the cables are installed correctly and that the  
proper source is selected on your TV. For example, channel 3 or 4, Video  
1 or 2.  
- The satellite signal strength may be low. Check the signal strength and  
adjust the satellite dish as recommended by the satellite antenna instal-  
lation instructions. (see section 8-6)  
- You may be trying to access a pay per view program. Follow the on-  
screen instructions to order the program.  
- Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high def-  
inition programs in the high definition format.  
- Make sure the Access Card is inserted correctly.  
- For more information about connections, please refer to Section 3 of this  
manual.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
SYMPTOMS  
SOLUTIONS  
- Check volume levels.  
Normal picture but no sound.  
- Make sure the TV is not muted.  
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- Check that the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver is connected properly.  
- Make sure the proper format is selected. (see section 2-3)  
- Make sure the proper aspect ratio is selected. (see section 2-4)  
- Make sure the video output is connected to the TV. (see section 3-5)  
Picture is distorted.  
- If you are a DIRECTV customer, you can add a channel by running the “Manual  
Ch. Add” from the SETUP menu or find all available channels by running the  
“Auto Program” in the SETUP menu. (see section 8-7)  
Available channels are missing.  
- Otherwise, if the DIRECTV Receiver is in the ANT/CABLE mode, the only  
way that you can find all the available channels is by running the “Auto  
Program” in the SETUP menu. (see section 8-7)  
-Aspect ratio depends on both the incoming program format and the Format  
button on the front panel. Once the button for the format is set to a stan-  
dard definition (480i/480p) and the incoming program is standard defini-  
tion, the aspect ratio can not be adjusted and a warning message will  
appear on the screen. (see section 8-12)  
4:3 Aspect ratio cannot be selected.  
-Similar to the above case, once the button for a format is set to high  
definition (720p/1080i) and an incoming program is high definition, the aspect  
ratio can not be adjusted and a warning message will appear on the screen.  
(see section 8-12)  
16:9 Aspect ratio cannot be selected.  
The remote control is not responding.  
-Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly.  
-Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor.  
-Check if the correct operating mode on the remote control is selected.  
- Make sure the clock is set properly. (see section 8-9)  
The timer does not work.  
You forget your password.  
-If you subscribe to satellite service, contact your service provider to  
arrange for the password to be re-set  
-If you do not subscribe to satellite service and the DIRECTV HD Receiver  
is in the ANT/CABLE mode, enter the master password “7777”.  
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Limited Warranty  
This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has  
been altered or removed from the Product. Some states do not  
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to  
you. In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the  
SONY Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limi-  
tation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to  
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
have other right which vary from state to state.  
Digital Satellite Receivers  
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product  
against defects in material or workmanship as follows:  
1. Labor: For a period of 90 days from the original date of  
purchase, if the Products is determined to be defective,  
SONY will repair or replace the Product at no charge. After  
this 90 day period, you must pay for all labor charges.  
2. Parts: For a period of one year from the original date of  
purchase, SONY will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt  
replacements in exchange for defective parts. Any replace-  
ments will be warranted for the longer of the remainder of  
the original warranty period or 90 days from the installa-  
tion of the parts by a Sony authorized DIRECTV® System  
installer or facility.  
For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has  
established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions:  
For assistance with installation, contact the dealer from whom  
you purchased your Digital Satellite Receiver.  
For product information or operation, for service assistance or  
for resolution of a service problem, call:  
To obtain warranty service:  
- If the Product was installed by a SONY authorized  
DIRECTV System installer, contact that installer for  
instructions.  
SONY SATELLITE SYSTEM INFORMATION CENTER  
1-800-838-SONY (7669)  
- If the Product was not installed by a SONY authorized  
DIRECTV System installer, you must take the Product or  
deliver the Product in either its original packaging or  
packaging affording an equal degree of protection (with  
freight prepaid), to a SONY authorized DIRECTV  
System service facility. To locate the closest such facility,  
please call the telephone number listed below.  
For an accessory or part not available from your authorized  
dealer, call:  
1-800-488-SONY (7669)  
About Sony Customer Support  
Every DIRECTV System manufactured by Sony comes with  
Sony’s Express Support at no charge to you. In the event of a  
system failure, our Express Support Program can have a  
replacement receiver on its way to you via overnight Federal  
Express (for calls Monday-Friday until 7:30 pm Eastern Time;  
Saturday delivery depends upon zip code). All it takes is a  
valid credit card to cover a security deposit, and Sony will pay  
freight in both directions. Our Express Support continues with  
our 800 number, staffed by dedicated technical representatives  
who can answer questions on dealer locations, system opera-  
tion, installation, hookup, accessories, and how to get the most  
out of your home entertainment system. Sony’s Express  
Support program: another expression of our commitment to  
excellence in customer service.  
This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation,  
set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty  
does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God,  
accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modi-  
fication of, or to any part of the Product. This warranty does  
not cover improper installation (if not installed by a SONY  
authorized DIRECTV System installer), loss of use of the  
Product malfunction. This warranty does not cover damage due  
to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper  
voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than a  
facility authorized by SONY to service the Product. This war-  
ranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL  
FAULTS. This warranty is valid only in the United States.  
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UCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY  
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License and Restrictions  
Export Requirements and U.S. Government  
Restricted Rights  
Sony Electronics Inc.(“Sony”) grants User a license to Use one  
copy of the software which is provided to you as part of this  
Sony product(“software”). “Use”means storing, loading,  
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User may not in any way sell, lease, rent, license, sublicense or  
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accessed by the functionality of the Sony product in which the  
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does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inade-  
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Software or the Product, or (d) improper site preparation or  
maintenance. If sony receives notice of a covered defect(s) dur-  
ing the warranty period, Sony will replace Software that does  
not execute its programming instructions due to such defect(s).  
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or Product will be uninterrupted or error free. If Sony is  
unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any  
Software to a condition as warranted, User shall be entitled to a  
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TY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE  
REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE  
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ITS AFFILIATES OR ANY OF ITS THIRD PARTY  
LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR  
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IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE  
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including any copies and related documentation, to the transfer-  
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transfer and the User and transferee will be in violation of this  
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will automatically terminate upon User’s failure to comply  
with any of these License Terms. Upon termination, User must  
stop using the Product and immediately destroy the Software,  
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Index  
A
E
R
AC-3 14, 75  
Elevation 63  
Receiving Signals 23-26  
Remind List 58  
Remote Control, buttons and functions  
35–37  
Remote Control Codes for Other Components  
39, 40  
Remote Control Programming 38  
Replace Card 93  
Access Card 21, 93  
Advanced Program Guide (APG) 16, 46-55  
Advanced Setup 73  
Analog Audio Signals 15  
Analog TV Connection 27  
ANT IN Jack 23, 23-31  
Antennas Connection 23-26  
Arrow Keys, on front panel 34  
Aspect Ratio Setting 78, 79  
ATSC 10  
Audio Connection 32, 33  
Audio Language 77  
Audio Mode 76  
Audio Out Jacks 21  
Audio Setting 74-77  
Authorized Service Only 21  
Auto DVI 11  
F
Favorite Channel 44  
Favorite Channel Edit 68, 69  
FCC Regulations 1  
Features 8  
Format button, front panel 34  
Format button, remote control 37  
Format setting 11  
1080i Format 11, 28, 29, 30  
720p Format 11, 28, 29, 30  
480p Format 11, 28, 29, 30  
Variable 1/2/3 Format 11  
Auto DVI Format 11  
RF Jacks, Cables 18, 19  
RGB/DVI-HDTV Out Ports 21  
S
SAP 15, 76  
Satellite In Jack 21, 24-31  
Signal Strength 64  
Software License Agreement 101  
Software Upgrading 94  
Specifications 97  
Spending Limit 91  
S-Video Jack 18-21  
System Test 92  
Video 1/2 Format 11, 21, 27, 31  
Front Panel 34  
Future Purchase 59  
Future Viewing 52  
Auto Program 66  
Azimuth 63  
B
G
Back Panel 20, 21  
Batteries 18, 19  
Block Channel 87  
Guide 56  
T
Testing the System 92  
Tilt 63  
H
Help 8, 17, 51, 95, 96  
Hook-up Help 8, 17, 70, 96  
Troubleshooting 98, 99  
TV Connection 27-30  
TV Rating 89, 90  
TV Signal Formats 10  
C
Cable In Jack 21, 23-31  
Cables 18, 19  
I
CC button 36  
Initial Setup 41, 62-65  
Channel Banner 42, 43  
U
Channel Setup 65  
L
Unlocking System 86  
Clock Setting 71, 72  
Limited Warranty 100  
Location 63  
Locks Setting 86-91  
Lock System 86  
Closed Caption Setting 80, 81  
Component Out Jack 11, 18, 19, 21, 28  
Connecting to Analog TV 27  
Connecting to Antennas 23-26  
Connecting to Audio System 32, 33  
Connecting to HD Monitor(DVI type) 30  
Connecting to HD Monitor(RGB type) 29  
Connecting to HD Monitor(Y/Pb/Pr type) 28  
Connecting to VCR 31  
V
Variable 1, 2, 3 11, 34  
VCR Connection 31  
Video Out Jacks 20, 21  
M
Messages Checking 61  
Movie Rating 88  
Y
YPbPr (component) out jack 11, 18, 19, 21, 28  
N
W
Connection Overview 22  
NTSC 10  
Warranty 101  
Wide Mode 12, 13, 78, 79  
D
O
Digital Audio Out (Optical) Jack 21, 32  
Digital Audio Out Setting 74, 75  
Digital Audio Signals 14  
Digital Output 74  
Output Channel Setting 82  
Out to TV Jack 21  
Out to TV Setting 83  
Z
Zip Code 63  
Digital TV Input Setting 84  
Dish Selection 62  
Display Formats 11  
P
PCM (Digital) 14, 74, 75  
Phone Jack 21  
Dolby Digital 14, 74, 75  
DVI-HDTV Port, Cables 18, 19  
Purchase List Managing 60  
Purchasing DIRECTV Pay Per View programs 53  
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Contact Sony with questions about your  
Digital Satellite Receiver:  
1-800-838-SONY (7669)  
Contact DIRECTV with questions about  
service, programming or billing:  
1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)  
www.DIRECTV.com  
Printed in KOREA  
www.sony.com/support  
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