DirecTV HUGHES/ HTL-HD manual

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1 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. NOTE TO CABLE/TV/SA TELLITE DISH INST ALLER: This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system/satellite dish installer’ s attention to Article 820-40 of th[...]

2 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Equipment Classification : Part 15 TV Interface Device T ype of Product[...]

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT . RET AIN 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 [...]

4 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION 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 other interfaces to view the program. In certain markets, access to local channels requires a DIRECTV [...]

Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 T able of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 1. Introduction 1-1. A N[...]

6 7. Advanced Program Guide™ 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen . . . . .50-51 7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™ . . . . .52-53 7-4. Selecting a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 7-5. Getting More Program Inf[...]

7 1-1. A New W orld of Digital Entertainment Welcome to the HTL-HD DIRECTV ® HD Receiver , an advanced HDTV/digital satellite receiver that showcases a new generation of digital entertainment. The DIRECTV HD Receiver delivers a variety of programs from DIRECTV and has a built-in HD Receiver that serves as a digital receiver that makes it possible [...]

8 Ultimate Entertainment • A Wide V ariety of Programs Hundreds of channels are available by subscription from DIRECTV . • DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ Instant access for up to seven days of program listings. Ability to jump a day or 6 hours at a time. Ability to search and tune by program title, key word, or category . T echnical Flexibil[...]

2-1. Sending Signals 9 2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior quality video and audio. The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver enables you to take full advantage of digital broadcasting. T o fully enjoy it, it is helpful to understand the ways that program signals are sent. There are two type[...]

10 Signal Format Analog Digital SD/ED HD 2-2. TV Signal Formats The digital TV standards allow several different formats. Broadcasters can choose between four formats: • 480p - The picture is 704 x 480 pixels, sent at 60 complete frames per second (480i is also possible, sent at 60 interlaced frames per second). • 720p - The picture is 1280 x 7[...]

2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW 11 2-3. Display Formats Display Format modes Input Signal format Output Signal format 1080i all formats 1080i 720p all formats 720p 480p all formats 480p 480i all formats 480i native 1080i 1080i 720p 720p 480p 480p 480i 480i(Component, DVI), 480p(RGB) variable 1 1080i 1080i 720p 720p 480p/480i 480p variable 2 1080i/720p 1080i[...]

12 2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals When you view a high-definition picture(16:9) with 480i or 480p format setting, the RA TIO but- ton on the remote control changes the wide mode in the cycle of Letterbox → Cropped, → Squeezed. When you view a standard definition picture (4:3) with 720p or 1080i format setting, the RA TIO button on the remo[...]

13 2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW 2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals WHEN YOU SET THE DISPLA Y FORMA T TO HDTV (1080i/720p) 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. Wide Choose when you want to evenly stretch the width of a normal picture to [...]

14 2-5. Audio Signals Dolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channels sub-woofer right speaker left speaker center channel speaker surround sound speaker surround sound speaker Digital Audio Signals The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver will be the focal center of your home entertainment system comprising a variety of components, such as TV , DVD, VCR, etc. and externa[...]

15 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 prov[...]

16 2-6. On-Screen Display Advanced Program Guide™ The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide is an on-screen listing of current and future programs that are available from DIRECTV . The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver offers you a comprehensive pro- gram list that contains information about programs with hundreds of channels, including ana- log Antenna and digita[...]

17 2. IMPORT ANT OVERVIEW 2-6. On-Screen Display Help First, certain features and terminologies used in the on-screen menus require your basic understanding to fully utilize their capabilities. The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver provides a power- ful feature called “Help” that describes highlighted menu item to help you understand the fea- tures. Press[...]

18 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-1. Unpacking Make sure you have received all these items listed below with the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver . S VIDEO Jack Audio/Video Jacks OUT TO TV Phone Jacks YP B Component Jacks DVI-HDTV Jack PR VCR CONTROL Remote Control Cables Batteries AAA AAA Access Card A CCESS C ARD[...]

19 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-1. Unpacking DIRECTV ® HD 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[...]

20 3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i/720p/480p) RGB OUT DATA PORT DVI-HDTV OUT SATELLITE IN TYPE CABLE IN ANT IN OUT TO TV Y COMPONENT OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) Pr 1 L2 R2 R1 L1 2 AUDIO OUT Pb OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VCR CONTROL (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) PHONE JACK VIDEO OUT Ant In Is use[...]

21 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver Audio Out 1,2 Is used to provide analog audio signals to VCR, TV set, HD Monitor , or Analog 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 audio enables the v[...]

22 3-3. General Recommendations Y ou can connect the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the follow- ing 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, D[...]

23 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Non-Satellite Sources Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV ® HD 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. (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i/720p/4[...]

24 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Round Dish (Satellite A) Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV ® HD 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 th[...]

25 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B) Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV ® HD 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?[...]

26 3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B, C) Receiving Signals 1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV ® HD 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 “Output” of the multi-switch to t[...]

27 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-5. TV Connection - Analog TV TV Viewing 1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV ® HD 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. 3. Select[...]

28 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (Y/Pb/Pr type) TV Viewing 1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV ® HD 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[...]

29 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (RGB type) (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i/720p/480p) RGB OUT DATA PORT DVI-HDTV OUT SATELLITE IN TYPE CABLE IN ANT IN OUT TO TV Y COMPONENT OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) Pr 1 L2 R2 R1 L1 2 AUDIO OUT Pb OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VCR CONTROL (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) PHONE JACK V[...]

30 3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor with HDCP (DVI-HDTV type) TV Viewing 1. Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV ® HD 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-HDTV type connector . (The “TYP[...]

31 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-6. VCR Connection ANT .IN V L R IN (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i/720p/480p) RGB OUT DATA PORT DVI-HDTV OUT SATELLITE IN TYPE CABLE IN ANT IN OUT TO TV Y COMPONENT OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) Pr 1 L2 R2 R1 L1 2 AUDIO OUT Pb OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VCR CONTROL (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) PHONE JACK VIDEO O[...]

32 3-6. VCR Connection - VCR Controller Connect the VCR Controller to allow the T imer and Rec feature to automatically operate your VCR. See “VCR Control Setup” on page 111 for information about setting up the Digital Satellite Receiver to operate with your VCR. 1. Connect the VCR Controller to the VCR CONTROL jack on the DIRECTV ® HD Receive[...]

33 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio System Dolby Digital ® Connection 1. Connect the “DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT” jack on the DIRECTV ® HD 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.) (1080i/720p/480p) RGB OUT D[...]

34 3-7. Audio Connection - Analog Hi-Fi System Hi-Fi System Connection 1. Connect the Left and Right “AUDIO OUT” jacks from the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to the Left and Right “INPUT” jacks on your Hi-Fi audio system. (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i/720p/480p) RGB OUT DATA PORT DVI-HDTV OUT TYPE CABLE IN ANT IN OUT TO TV Y COMPONENT OUT (1080i i /720[...]

35 4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver 1 POWER T urns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off. 2 Access Card and RESET button Door The Access Card is the means by which DIRECTV controls the distribution of its services. The card must be inserted into the access card slot at all times to enable recep[...]

36 4-2. Using the Remote Control POWER T urns the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver on and off. If your remote control is programmed to control other components such as VCR, DVD, etc., Power will turn the component on and off. If you want to control other components from different manufacturers, you must first pro- gram your remote control. For further instru[...]

37 4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-2. Using the Remote Control VOL v / V Increases/decreases the sound level of the TV . CH v / V Scrolls the channels up or down while you are viewing a program, or scrolls the program list in the Guide menu page by page. Press and hold the but- ton to speed up and continue scrolling channels. RA TIO Changes th[...]

38 4-2. Using the Remote Control MENU Brings up the main menu. Y ou can return to normal viewing by pressing the EXIT button or pressing the MENU button again. GUIDE Brings up the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide, showing ALL channels. Y ou can also access the Advanced Program Guide via the main menu. Return to normal viewing by pressing the EXIT but[...]

39 4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-3. Programming the Remote Control Y ou can operate your TV , VCR, and Audio/Video receiver using your HRMC-14 remote control. Use the Code Scanning or Code Entry method to program the remote control. Code scanning may be more time- consuming, but you don’ t need to know manufacturer’ s control codes. Usin[...]

40 4-4. Control codes Brands Codes Admiral 072 081 096 160 161 Aiko 103 Akai 070 146 Alaron 028 A Mark 112 143 America Action 043 Amstrad 052 Anam 043 054 056 080 112 AOC 004 058 070 112 Audiovox 043 076 103 120 Baysonic 043 Bell&Howell 072 Blaupunkt 088 Bradford 043 Brooksonic 096 Cairn 206 Candle 002 003 004 070 Capehart 058 Carver 164 CCE 00[...]

41 4. FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-4. Control codes Brands Codes Admiral 025 053 Adventura 034 Aiko 117 Aiwa 034 101 Akai 016 043 046 124 125 146 American Action 117 American High 031 Ampro 072 Anam 031 Asha 040 Audio Dynamics 012 023 039 043 Audiovox 101 Beaumark 040 Broksonic 025 035 037 044 129 152 Calix 101 Canon 028 031 Capehart 108 CCE 0[...]

42 4-4. Control codes Brands Codes Adcom 146 149 227 244 AMC 083 084 Arcam 100 Audio File 093 098 Audio T echinica 221 Aiwa 111 114 117 156 170 199 203 219 231 241 254 Akal 181 233 Anam 180 Bose 064 137 219 B & K 150 152 Carver 013 098 107 126 129 160 163 220 245 249 Clarion 151 169 Denon 101 133 191 202 208 246 247 Englighten ed Audio 078 153 [...]

43 5. INITIAL SETUP IMPORT ANT : Check your TV owner’ s manual for the prefered or required video format. The appropriate format should be set using the FORMA T button on the front panel of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver . If the correct format is not selected, the on-screen display and video may not appear correctly or may not appear at all. If an i[...]

44 6-1. V iewing the Channel Banner 6. BASIC OPERA TION The Channel Banner appears whenever you tune to a new channel or press the INFO 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. T o remove the banner , press INFO again, EXIT or wait for 10 seconds.[...]

45 6. BASIC OPERA TION 6-1. V iewing the Channel Banner Input Source Icon (DIRECTV) Indicates from which source the current program signal is being received. The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver can receive a signal from ANT , ANT/Digital, CABLE or DIRECTV . Lock Icon ( ) Indicates that the parental or spending limit lock system is activated (see section 8-1[...]

46 6-2. Channel Surfing The surf list appears on the TV screen when you press the SURF button on the remote control. It enables you to surf up to 50 favorite channels that were chosen in the Edit Channel section of the Setup menu or directly added in the SURF guide as described below . The surf list consists of the channel logos or channel numbers.[...]

47 6. BASIC OPERA TION 6-3. Freeze Screen Pressing the FREEZE button freezes the current image. Pressing the FREEZE button again enlarges the image. The image can then be scanned vertically and horizontally . Pressing the FREEZE button once again returns the image to live video. FREEZE Mode Screen Multi-Freeze Mode Screen NOTE The Multi-Freeze mode[...]

48 6-4. Subscription to DIRECTV ® programming and ANT/CABLE-Only operation The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver is designed to receive signals from DIRECTV , ANT and/or CABLE sources. If you are a DIRECTV customer , you can enjoy programming provided by DIRECTV . Y ou can also receive the analog and digital over -the-air broadcasts, with the benefit of the [...]

49 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide™ 7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™, contains schedule and program information for all DIRECTV ® channels. The Advanced Program Guide also provides local over -the-air channels information including both conventional analog and digital channels if you receive satellite ser[...]

50 7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen The on-screen guide maintains ten 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 Note: When viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote con[...]

51 7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen The guide screen also provides two search menus: Category Searches for programs that belong to a given category . The DIRECTV HD Receiver first shows you currently applicable categories and allows you to search for programs in that category (see section 7-8). Keywo[...]

52 7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™ The Advanced Program Guide™ is operated based on a simple and straightforward “Highlight and Select” process. 1. Use “ DE F 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 prog[...]

53 7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™ 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. Direct Jumping Y ou can quickly jump[...]

54 7-4. Selecting a Program The top region of the guide screen displays the schedule and program information of the cur- rently highlighted program. Y ou can also see other detailed information about the program by pressing the INFO button. When you select the highlighted program by pressing “ ”, what happens or appears next depends on whether [...]

55 7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-5. Getting More Program Information Pressing the INFO button will display available additional information about the highlighted program. Depending on the broadcaster and service provider , information may include actor and role relationships, original material, production studio, the date on which the program was[...]

56 5. If you want to check any other broadcasting schedules for this same program, move the highlight to the “Showings” menu, located on the left side of the additional information box, and press “ ”. 6. T o return to the previous guide screen, Move the highlight to the “Back” menu, located on the left side of the additional information[...]

57 7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-6. Setting a T imer/Record Event for Future Viewing If you want to view a program scheduled in the future, you can put that program on the T imer/Record List so that program will be automatically tuned. A timer event will automatically tune to the selected channel at the specified time. A Record event will also tu[...]

58 7-7. Purchasing DIRECTV ® Pay Per V iew Programs 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. T o purchase Pay Per View (PPV) programs: 1. From the program guide, press INFO button to see detailed information about the [...]

59 7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-8. Searching for Programs by Category Y ou can search for specific programs by categories. The category information of each program is provided by the Advanced Program Guide™ so that you can choose one of them to search for matching programs. Y ou can also set a search range of One Day or One Week. In the search[...]

60 7-8. Searching for Programs by Category When you search for programs by category , you can also use the user -defined “MY CA TEGORY” feature. Y ou may specify two user -defined categories. One is the “MY CA TEGORY1” and the other is the “MY CA TEGORY2”. These categories can also be modified in the EDIT menu (in the guide menu->My [...]

61 7. ADV ANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-9. Searching for Programs by Keyword Y ou can also search for programs by keywords which can be found in program titles or credit titles such as actor/actress name, director name, etc. T o search programs by keyword: 1. While viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the Guide[...]

62 8-1. Accessing the On-screen Menu 8. CUSTOMIZA TION In the menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. T o navigate the menu levels, you will see “ ” or “ G ” on the right side of the menu label to help you go to the next level. T o display and exit the Menu: Press the MENU button on the remote control to disp[...]

63 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-2. The Structure of the On-Screen Menus DIRECTV SETUP AUDIO PREFERENCE LOCK SYSTEM Guide Purchase List Mail List T imer/Record T imer/Record List Initial Setup Channel Scan Manual Ch. Add Surf List/Ch. Edit Clock Out to TV Hook-up Help Digital Output Audio Mode Dolby Digital Audio Language TV Aspect Ratio DTV Caption DTV Capt[...]

64 8-3. Managing Program Purchases Purchase List Shows a history of recently purchased programs and display upcoming DIRECTV ® Pay Per View purchases. Upcoming DIRECTV ® Pay Per View purchases can be canceled. Y ou may do this by selecting the program. A pop-up screen will ask you if you want to cancel the program. If you select a past DIRECTV ®[...]

65 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-4. Checking 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. T o check the Mail Box: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV ® menu [...]

66 8-5. Setting a T imer/Record Event Allows you to set up a timer or record event manually . Y ou can see the event list in the T imer/Record List menu (DIRECTV ➝ T imer/Record List). Y ou can also set a one time T ime/Record event in the Guide (see section 7-6). A T imer event will automatically tune to the selected channel at the selected time[...]

67 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-6. Modifying a T imer/Record Event The T imer/Record List shows the programs you have reserved in the Guide menu or in the T imer/Record menu. Y ou may cancel any program in the list by selecting the program. Y ou may also modify any event in the list that was created in the T imer/Event menu. T o modify or delete a program i[...]

68 8-7. Initializing the System About Initial Setup The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver is capable of receiving three types of signals; ANT , CABLE and DIRECTV ® programming if you are a DIRECTV customer . Initial Setup lets you initialize your system to function properly with your dish antenna. Setup Wizard Provides whole sequential process from dish sele[...]

69 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-7. Initializing the System T o Select your dish type in Manual Selection: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 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 [...]

70 8-7. Initializing the System Step 3. Signal Strength Depending on the Dish T ype you have selected, the Signal Strength menu shows you up to three sig- nal strength bars for Satellite Networks A, B, and C, in order to help you adjust the dish to the cor- rect position with the elevation, azimuth, and tilt values obtained from the Y our Location [...]

71 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-7. Initializing the System Step 4. Add Local Network Adds program information for channels available over the air (terrestrial) in a selected local area as defined by the satellite service provider . Y ou can select two distinct areas by ZIP code to view the chan- nels being broadcast from both areas. This is useful if you li[...]

72 8-7. Initializing the System Step 5. Create Channel list The Setup wizard will show the summary screen of the setup sequence. The next page will create the channel list automatically . When the Setup Wizard function is complete, press the “ ” button on the remote control to finish the Initial Setup.[...]

73 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-7. Initializing the System Dish Setup Status Shows the dish type and up to two distinct areas by ZIP code. T o see the dish setup status: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV ® menu by pressing “ ” on the remote control. 3. Scroll down to the Initial Setup us[...]

74 8-7. Initializing the System Dish Positioning 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 ar[...]

75 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-7. Initializing the System Signal Strength Depending on the Dish T ype that is selected, the Signal Strength menu 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 Y our Loca[...]

76 8-8. Managing Channels Channel Scan (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 c[...]

77 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-8. Managing Channels Manual Ch. Add Manually adds a channel to your channel list without rescanning all the channels again. Channel Scan 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. Note :The Manual Channel Add feature is [...]

78 8-8. Managing Channels Surf List/Ch. Edit The default channel list is made in the Channel Scan menu. Surf List/Ch. Edit allows you to create two other types of channel lists; custom list and surf list. A custom list can be created by toggling each chan- nel on or off with “ ”. Once a channel is highlighted, you will be able to see whether th[...]

79 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-8. Managing Channels[...]

80 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 . T o 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 [...]

81 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-9. Setting the Clock Clock (Manual) Enables you to set the time manually for the ANT/CABLE source only . T o set clock manually: 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 Cl[...]

82 8-10. Setting Default Signal Out Output Channel If you use the OUT TO TV jack, select channel 3 or 4 to send RF signal from your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to your TV . Y our TV must be tuned to the selected channel to display the pic- ture. Loop Through A signal from CABLE IN or ANT IN jacks is passed through to the OUT TO TV jack when your HD Rece[...]

83 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-11 Hook-up Help Graphically depicts possible ways to connect the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to your dish antenna and other components. Since the connection that is best for you depends on the components in your sys- tem, keep in mind that an alternative connection may also be possible. T o see Hook-up: 1. Press the MENU button on[...]

84 8-12. Setting the Audio Digital Output If you are using an external audio system that supports Dolby Digital ® audio, 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 . Do not select the Dolby Digital setting i[...]

85 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-12. 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 ® Audio Dolby Digital ® audio, formerly known as Audio Coding 3rd Generation or 5.1 channel audio, is a coding tec[...]

86 8-12. Setting the Audio Audio Mode Allows you to 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[...]

87 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-12. Setting the Audio Dolby Digital ® Audio Allows you to choose a Dolby Digital ® audio mode according to which analog audio output port you use to adjust the adequate audio level. If you connect audio line output to your TV , select ‘Line Mode’. If you use the OUT TO TV port to connect to your TV , select ‘RF Mode?[...]

88 8-12. Setting the Audio Audio Language If available, allows you to hear a program in other languages if the program is broadcast in digital format. Y ou 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 “ FG ” repeatedly to select the desired language. T [...]

89 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Allows you to choose the screen format. When you view a high-definition picture using the video 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, Zoom[...]

90 8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Modes for viewing high-definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FORMA T 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 (or gray) bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. Cropped[...]

91 8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Modes for viewing high-definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FORMA T IS 720p OR 1080i MODE : (Note: you may choose one of three picture appearance options for your preference) Standard Choose when you want to view a picture with no adjustment. Expand Choose when you want to view a picture in the 16:9 ratio. The pi[...]

92 8-14. Setting Digital Caption Allows you to select a mode for displaying Digital Caption Data. In the Digital Caption Service, Services 1-6 typically represent different Language Services, if available. Service 1 Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service. This service contains the verbatim, or near -verbatim captions for the primary[...]

93 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-15. Setting Digital Caption Style Allows you to customize the caption style to your preference by allowing you to change: Font, Edge T ype, Color , etc. Note : If the Style setting is “Set By Program” the captions will appear as defined by the program provider . T o set DTV Caption Style: 1. Press the MENU button on the R[...]

94 8-16. Setting Closed Caption Allows you to select a mode for displaying analog Closed Caption Data. In the Analog Caption Service, Captions 1-4 display program’ s dialog, and T ext 1-4 display for a data service information. (Note: Closed Captions will appear only when they are provided by the broadcaster .) Caption1 (CC1) CC1 is the primary c[...]

95 8. CUSTOMIZA TION 8-17. 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 and the contrast range of DVI output. T o set advanced Setup Menu: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scrol[...]

96 8-18. Running Demo Shows you how to navigate through the on-screen menus of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver . T o run 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 Demo using “ E ”. 5. Pr[...]

97 8-19. Setting Locks Lock System Allows you to set up specific channels, ratings and spending limits through blocking schemes. Also allows you to activate or disable all of the lock schemes previously set up. A password is required to gain access to this menu if the lock system is activated. Y ou can change the password by inputting a new passwor[...]

98 8-19. 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 . Y ou will have to enter the correct password to view the channel. Once you turn off your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver , Block Channel will aut[...]

99 8-19. 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. Y ou 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 mov[...]

100 8-19. 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 – Ge[...]

101 8-19. 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. T o 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 [...]

102 8-19. Setting Locks Spending Limit Sets a spending limit for individual Pay Per View (PPV) programs. 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 previ- ously set. Once the receiver i[...]

103 8-20. Getting the System Information General Info Shows you general information about your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver . T o view General information in the 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.[...]

104 8-20. Getting the System Information Feature List When in Satellite mode, allows you to see which major features are available for your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver . T o view Feature list in the 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 t[...]

105 8-20. Getting the System Information T uner List When in Satellite mode, shows you what kind of tuners are built in your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver . T o upgrade the software in the 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 me[...]

106 8-20. Getting the System Information System Upgrade When in Satellite mode, 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. T o upgrade the software in the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver: 1. Press th[...]

107 8-20. Getting the System Information Basic T est When in Satellite mode, diagnoses essential system components of your DIRECTV® HD Receiver . Once the Basic System T est is done, your HD Receiver’ s status will be displayed. If any problems are detected, a short message will be displayed. T o test basic items in the HD Receiver : 1. Press th[...]

108 8-21. T esting the System Satellite Dish Antenna (Outdoor Unit) T est When in Satellite mode, diagnoses the Satellite Dish Antenna (LNB and Satellite Antenna) connected to the HD Receiver . Once the Satellite Dish Antenna (Outdoor Unit) T est is done, Satellite signal status will be displayed. If any problems are detected, a short message will [...]

109 8-21. T esting the System T ransponder T est When in Satellite mode, diagnoses all transponder signals of each Satellite. Once the T ransponder T est is done, all transponder signal status of the selected Satellite will be dis- played. T o test the T ransponder: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Sc[...]

110 If you are a DIRECTV customer , DIRECTV may issue you a replacement access card periodically when in Satellite mode. This menu enables you to transfer information, such as the record of your purchas- es, from the old card onto a new one. The access card fits into the slot on the front panel of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver . Once you proceed past [...]

111 8-23. VCR Control Setup 8. CUSTOMIZA TION Allows you to set up the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to control your VCR for automatic recording when used with the Record feature (see section 8-5). T o set up the VCR Control: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “ E ” on the remote control.[...]

112 Y our DIRECTV ® HD Receiver’ s remote control can send signals to the HD Receiver . Y ou can choose to assign one of four remote ID’ s for IR (Infrared) Control. This can be useful if you have more than one HNS satellite receiver in your home. 8-24. Remote Control Setup[...]

113 9. HELP The Help feature is designed to let you understand each function of the Menu and Advanced Program Guide™ in 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 informatio[...]

114 9-1. Help The Help is an on-screen version of this Operating Guide. Y ou can review many features of the DIRECTV ® HD 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 functional expla- nation of the front and back panel, and an instruct[...]

115 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Specifications For Model No. HTL-HD T elevision System NTSC, Analog American Standard (480i) A TSC, Digital TV standard (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) DIRECTV Channel Coverage Digital TV 1-69 VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CA TV 1-125 DIRECTV variable Inputs/Outputs A TSC/NTSC RF Inputs Antenna (1), Cable TV (1) (T errestrial) RF Output [...]

116 Hughes 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 1-800-531-5000 regarding problems with DIRECTV Service problems and Hughes Customer Care Center at : 1-8[...]

117 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS The Program Guide shows channels I don’ t receive. Cannot receive high-definition chan- nels. Normal picture but no sound. Picture is distorted. Video image does not fill the TV screen. Available channels are missing. A previously available channel is no longer available. 4:3 Aspect ratio cannot be selected.[...]

118 SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Aspect Ratio setting is re-set after the channel is changed. The remote control is not responding. The timer does not work. Y ou forget your password. If a white bar is shown at the top position on the display device Weak Sound Conflicting digital channel numbers. Cannot tune to a station Channel content does not match that s[...]

119 SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Closed captions are not displayed. T wo sets of overlapping captions appear . Closed captions are not shown using my custom styles. Cannot receive audio with 5.1 chan- nels. Programming which appears to exceed my Lock settings is not blocked. Additional problems. - Most recent TVs also include captioning capability , which yo[...]

Y our DIRECTV ® HD Receiver , and Remote Control manufactured by Hughes Network Systems (HNS) are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for parts and labor in accordance with the following provisions: This limited warranty does not cover: - a unit that has been modified - damage from misuse, negligence, or accident - any installat[...]