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Trademarks and Copyrights— Satellite Programming—For subscription information, Software contained in the receiver and this manual is or to resolve problems related to satellite programming, call copyright © 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 by Hughes the service providers, including DIRECTV at Network Systems. Some features are patent pending. 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) and USSB at WatchWord, PreSelect, LogoBelt, TurboTune, and 1-800-204-USSB (8772). OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Hardwar
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner’s Manual before you attempt to install or use the DIRECTV System. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary. INSTALLATION Polarization—This product is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your ou
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SERVICE Servicing—Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Conditions Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. THESE ALERTS APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL • If liquid has b
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FEDERAL COMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) REGULATORY INFORMATION not done, the telephone company may temporarily Federal Communications Commission (FCC)—The disconnect service. system complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules. 3. The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures; if such changes Part 15 compliance— affect the compatibility or use of this device, the This equipment has been tested and found to comply with telephone company is required to
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ROUTING THE LNB CABLE TO THE SATELLITE THE HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM..1-1 RECEIVER.................................................................4-16 What You Should Do First.................................1-1 CONNECTING THE SATELLITE DISH .....................4-16 POSITIONING THE SATELLITE DISH......................4-16 How Does All This Work?.................................1-1 The INSTALLATION Screen...........................4-17 DIRECTV SYSTEM COMPONENTS..............
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Lock/Unlock .........................................................7-3 PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Assistance Topics ................................................7-3 .........................................................................................8-1 SETUP MENU.............................................................7-3 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL ...............8-1 Preferences ...........................................................7-3 Code Scan ......................
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THE HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM 1 You did it! You’ve selected one of the most advanced digital video and audio components available today. You now have the capability to receive hundreds of channels of video programming, CD-quality audio, and data services. What You Should Do First Your DIRECTV System is both a complicated technical miracle and an easy to operate source of entertainment. You should complete the following steps to achieve the greatest performance from your system: • Read the inc
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HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL DIRECTV System Components There are three main components of your DIRECTV System. They are the satellite antenna, the digital satellite receiver, and the remote control. Take a few minutes to read about each of these components. The Satellite Antenna The satellite antenna is the component that receives the digital signals. It must be mounted to a solid outdoor surface that allows a clear view of the southern sky. The reflector is also known as a “dish.”
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THE HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM Behind the door on the right side of the receiver is your access card. This special card contains information about your level of service and holds pay per view purchase activity. This card should not be removed except to protect your digital satellite receiver from unauthorized use or to replace the card when your service provider (DIRECTV or USSB) supplies a new one. The Access Card The rear of the digital satellite receiver. The rear of the receiver has numer
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HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL The Remote Control The remote control is available in two models. The basic model (HRMC-2) can control your digital satellite receiver and most TV brands. The universal model (HRMC- 3) can control these devices, as well as VCRs and many other auxiliary devices such as cable boxes, amplifiers and laser disc players. The remote control uses invisible infrared light to send signals to your components when you press the keys. You must aim your remote toward
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SETTING UP YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your DIRECTV System and connecting it to your television or entertainment system. As you are reading this now, it is assumed that you have already opened and unpacked the box. The receiver carton includes the receiver itself, an Access Card (already installed in the receiver behind the door), a remote control with two AA batteries, cables, and this manual. Contact your dealer if any part is missing o
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HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Before choosing the best connection for your entertainment system, you should connect the phone line. This can be done by plugging one end of the provided telephone cable into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of your digital satellite receiver and the other end into a telephone wall jack. If you do not have a telephone jack within reach, contact your The Phone line and jack local phone company to arrange for a new jack to be installed or reorient your di
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SETTING UP YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM have no jacks like these on your TV or VCR, skip this section and proceed to the “Hook Up the RF Signals” section. This video hookup will give you a clearer picture than an RF hookup. Also, this hookup will allow you to view satellite programming and local broadcast simultaneously on TVs that offer a “picture in picture” (PIP) feature. When using this hookup, you cannot use the digital satellite receiver as a switch to choose between satellite programming and local
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HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Finishing Up To achieve high quality sound from your digital satellite receiver through a stereo system, simply connect the AUDIO outputs (Left and Right) to an available input on your audio system. This input may be labeled something like AUX, or, if you aren’t using a compact disc player or laser disc player, you can use one of these inputs, if available. The only input that you should not use is one that is specified for a turntable/phonograph. The p
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CONTROLLING THE DIGITAL SATELLITE 3 RECEIVER Now it is Time for You to Take Control! You are the master of your digital satellite receiver. It does what you tell it to do. Take a few minutes to read through this chapter to begin to understand how to “drive” your system. Let’s begin with a few simple rules. First, there is nothing that you can do, using the front panel keys or the remote control keys, which could harm your digital satellite receiver in any way. Once you understand the capabiliti
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HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL call in status reports to the service providers, start and stop a VCR for programs you have scheduled, receive messages, and perform other background activities. The only apparent changes that occur in the standby condition are that the video goes black, the IN FROM ANTENNA connector signals are passed through to the OUT TO TV connector, and the power light is off. There are three keys on your remote control that you will likely use frequently. They are
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INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR 4 SATELLITE DISH One spot—22,300 miles in space—and you’ll find it. There’s a cluster of satellites way out there in space, and just as a telescope is pointed at a star, you need to point your dish at the satellites. In this chapter we will explain the basic process for determining where to mount your dish, basic installation of the dish and the procedure for pointing your dish. Read the contents of this chapter, as well as the important safety information in the fr
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HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Determine Where to Point Your Satellite Dish The INSTALLATION screen When you press you will be whisked into the screen that assists you with dish pointing and signal strength utilities. Since you may have never used the DIRECTV System before, we’ll go slowly at first. But pay attention; you are starting to learn how to navigate the menus. Move the highlight to the Position button and press . You will need to decide whether you know where you are by y
