FCC ID: O6ZSIR-TS160 Satellite Receiver

Chapter 1: Getting started This chapter tells you everything you need to know before you start setting up and using your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver. It includes information on:

Box contents Front panel controls and lights Back of the DIRECTV Receiver Installing the batteries in the remote control Inserting the Access Card Box contents Welcome! The first step in setting up your DIRECTV Receiver is to unpack the box and familiarize yourself with its contents. If you are missing any items, contact your Samsung dealer. DIRECTV Receiver AAA size batteries RJ-11 Telephone cord Access Card Remote control DVI cable RF coaxial cable A/V cable S-Video cable VCR control cable Component Video Cable Front panel controls and lights Now that youve unpacked the box, take a moment to take a look at the buttons and lights on the front of your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver. (You need to open the front door by holding both sides of the front panel and pulling it towards you.) POWER light Remote control sensor EXIT OK Menu INFO POWER button Arrows POWER button and light Push this button to turn your DIRECTV Receiver on or off. The light glows when power is on. Remote control sensor Point your remote control at this sensor when operating your receiver. INFO Push this button to display TV program information. EXIT Push this button to clear on-screen displays and return to TV program viewing. MENU Push this button to display the Main Menu. Arrows Push these buttons to navigate in the on-screen Guide and menu system. OK Push this button to select highlighted items on Guide and Menu screens. Back of the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver The diagram below illustrates the location of the input and output jacks on the back of the receiver. These illustrations may help you as you set up your DIRECTV Receiver. Step-by-step setup instructions appear in Chapter 3. DVI/HDCP OUT AIR IN The cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish) connects to this jack. Both standard analog (NTSC) and high definition digital (ATSC) program broadcasts can be received through a single antenna connected to this jack. SATELLITE IN The RG-6 cable from the satellite dish connects to this jack. CABLE IN The RG-6 cable from cable TV provider (if you have one) connects to this jack. ACCESS CARD slot This slot holds the Access Card (which allows you to view DIRECTV programming). VIDEO OUT Using standard video cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV or VCR. AUDIO OUT (L1, R1, L2, R2) Using standard stereo audio cables, these jacks provide stereo audio to your TV, VCR, or A/V receiver. AUDIO (Lt, Rt) Using standard stereo audio cables, these jacks provide an A/V receiver capable of decoding Dolby Prologic signals with the left, right, center, and surround audio channel signals. S-VIDEO This jack connects your DIRECTV Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts S-Video input. Inserting the Access Card The next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver. (You will not be able to view DIRECTV programming unless the Access Card is properly inserted into the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box. 1 Locate the ACCESS CARD slot. The slot is located on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. 2 Insert the Access Card. Make sure the side with the bar code is facing down, and the arrow is pointing away from you. The Access Card should only be removed when replacing the card with a new one provided by DIRECTV or your program provider. DVI/HDCP OUT Access Card

(Top view) Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting This chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver. Contents include:

Before making connections Jacks and cables Connecting your DIRECTV Receiver Connecting the VCR control cable Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first time Adjusting the satellite dish Testing your DIRECTV Receiver Setting up local networks Programming local channels Activating your DIRECTV account Upgrades Before making connections The next step is to make the necessary connections. Before you begin, please note the following important safety and setup tips. Protect your components from power surges Always turn off and unplug your DIRECTV Receiver, TV, and any other components before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables. Position all cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference After connecting the components, please run the audio/video cables along the side of the TV set, rather than straight down the back of the TV. Make sure that all cables are plugged or screwed tightly into their jacks. Please make sure that all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Whenever possible, route audio and video cables away from power cords. Protect your components from overheating Do not block ventilation holes in the top of the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver, or any other components. Make sure to position the components so that air can circulate freely. If you are positioning the components in a stand or rack, make sure to allow for proper ventilation. Do not stack components. If you have a stereo amplifier or receiver as a system component, please place it on the top shelf or top rack so that hot air rising from it will not flow around other components. Make strong connections Make sure you securely connect cables when making connections. When a tight fit makes a secure connection difficult, you can sometimes make it easier by gently twisting the cable-end while pushing it onto the jack. (Important: never twist S-Video or Optical Digital Audio cables they have specially shaped ends that must be correctly oriented before connecting.) Avoid cable damage Never kink, bend, or twist optical digital audio cables; doing so might break the fragile optical fibers they contain, rendering them unable to carry a signal. Jacks and cables The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV Receiver. RF jacks and coaxial cable The TV OUT RF jack on the DIRECTV Receiver uses a coaxial cable to connect to your TV or VCR. This jack provides monaural sound and a good TV picture. An RF jack is also used for standard analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) TV antenna connection (AIR IN), for a cable TV service connection (CABLE IN), and using an RG-6 coaxial cable, for the satellite dish (SATELLITE IN) input connection. Audio/Video out jacks and cables (RCA-type) Audio/Video jacks and cables provide stereo sound and a better TV picture than RF jacks and cables. Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to a TV, VCR, or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier. The Video out jacks provide a basic quality composite video signal using RCA-type cables. (Maximum resolution via this jack is 480i.) Audio jacks can be used to connect the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to an A/V receiver. The audio/video jacks on the back of the receiver and the audio/video cable connectors are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). Telephone jack and cord The TEL LINE jack and the included telephone cord connect your DIRECTV Receiver to a phone line. If your home does not have RJ-11 type phone jacks, please contact your phone company to get one installed. A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV Pay Per View functionality and DIRECTV SPORTS subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV Receiver are toll-free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds. TEL LINE TEL LINE S-Video jack and cable S-Video cables and jacks are used to connect to TVs, VCRs, and other video devices equipped with S-Video input jacks. S-Video connections provide a high-quality TV picture (better than RCA-type A/V jacks and cables). S-Video connectors must be correctly aligned before you can plug in the cable. Maximum resolution via this jack is 480i. (This cable carries the video signal only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.) Component video jacks and cables Component video cables and jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) are used to connect the DIRECTV Receiver to TVs, VCRs, and A/V receivers equipped with component video input jacks. Component video connections provide a TV picture superior to S-Video connections. Component video jacks use 3 RCA-type cables to carry the signal. This connection is capable of displaying Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. (These cables carry video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.) S-VIDEO COMPONENT OUT DVI/HDCP OUT DVI jack and cable Using the DVI jack and a digital DVI cable, your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver can provide the unconverted digital signal from digital off-air, cable, or DIRECTV programming directly to A/V devices that are capable of decoding the digital video information. The DVI jack uses HDCP content protection to allow you to view HD programming that has been encoded using the HDCP protection system. For the best access to HD programming at the highest available resolution, connect this to a HDTV that supports HDCP technology. (This cable carries video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.) RGB OUT jack and cable (cable not included) Uses a computer-standard 15-pin VGA video connection. Each main video color, Red, Green, and Blue uses a separate pin; and other pins are used to carry vertical and horizontal syncing signals. Using the RGB OUT jack and an RGB cable, you can connect your DIRECTV Receiver to devices equipped with RGB input jacks (computer monitors, for example). The RGB Out jack can carry any of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions.

(This cable carries video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.) Optical digital audio jack and cable (cable not included) Optical digital jacks and cables use light to send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped to receive and interpret this data. The jacks and cables must be aligned before you plug in the cable. These jacks and cables may also be covered by protective caps which you must remove before making connections. Coaxial digital audio jack and cable (cable not included) Coaxial digital audio jacks and cables send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped with coaxial digital audio input jacks. VCR control jack and cable The VCR control jack and cable allow your DIRECTV Receiver to send signals to your VCRs remote sensor, giving you the ability to program your VCR to tape programs for you using simple on-screen controls. DOLBY DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL) DOLBY DIGITAL

(COAXIAL) Connecting your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver 1 Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. 2 If you plan to use the DIRECTV Receiver to watch DIRECTV programming, connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver. 3 If you plan to watch cable TV programming, connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system to the CABLE IN jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. If you plan to watch off-air TV programming (analog or digital), connect the coaxial cable running from your off-air TV antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. 4 5 Connect the supplied phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the TEL LINE jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Note: A triple LNB multi-satellite dish antenna including a Sat C LNB is required to receive High-Definition programming from DIRECTV. AIR IN SATELLITE IN TEL LINE CABLE IN DVI/HDCP OUT 6 Make video connections to your TV. Your DIRECTV Receiver supports the following kinds of video connections:

DVI RGB component (Y, Pb, Pr) S-Video composite (standard A/V jacks) RF Choose the highest quality connection that your TV supports. (See Chapter 1 and page 19 for information on video connectors. See your TV owners manual for information on your TVs capabilities.) The RGB, Component, and DVI jacks can carry any of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. S-Video provides the next best video quality, followed by the standard A/V video outputs. The TV OUT RF jack provides a basic connection that carries both audio and video signals to your TV. Since the RGB, Component, and DVI jacks do not output the 480i video format, do not connect a standard definition TV capable of displaying only 480i to the RGB, Component or DVI jacks. Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. Whenever possible you should connect both HD (RGB, Component, DVI) and SD (S-Video, A/V, RF) interfaces to permit SD viewing of programs if HD viewing is restricted.) For the best access to high-definition programming at the highest available resolution broadcast by DIRECTV, connect the DVI/HDCP output to the corresponding DVI/HDCP input that supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) technology on a High-Definition Television (HDTV) or HDTV Monitor. Please check your HDTV or HDTV Monitor user manual or contact the television manufacturer to find out if your HDTV or HDTV Monitor supports HDCP. Whichever connection you choose, connect one end of the video cable(s) to the appropriate OUT jack(s) on the back of the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver. Connect the other end of the video cable(s) to the video input(s) on your TV. DVI/HDCP OUT DVI / HDCP OUT RGB OUT COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT 1 S-VIDEO TV OUT OR OR OR OR COMPONENT IN DVI / HDCP IN RGB IN VIDEO IN TV / Monitor S-VIDEO ANTENNA IN HD Connections SD Connections 7 Make audio connections to your TV or A/V receiver. Your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver supports the following kinds of audio connections:

optical digital coaxial digital standard A/V audio jacks RF Choose the highest quality connection that your TV (or A/V receiver, if you are using one) supports (see your TV or A/V receiver owners manual for information). The optical and coaxial digital audio outputs provide the highest quality audio (see Dolby Digital 5.1 in Chapter 1). The standard A/V audio jacks provide the next best audio quality. The TV OUT RF jack provides a basic connection that carries both audio and video signals to your TV. Whichever connection you choose, connect one end of the audio cable(s) to the appropriate OUT jack(s) on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Connect the other end of the audio cable(s) to the audio input(s) on your TV. Note: If you use the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, remove the protective plug from the jack before making connections. RGB, Component, DVI and S-Video jacks do not output audio. DVI/HDCP OUT DOLBY DIGITAL

(COAXIAL) VIDEO OUT 1 TV OUT DOLBY DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL) OR OR OR DOLBY DIGITAL IN

(OPTICAL) DOLBY DIGITAL

(COAXIAL) AUDIO IN ANTENNA IN A/V Receiver TV / Monitor 8

(Optional) connect your VCR. To connect your VCR to your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver, you can use S-Video jack for video with the A/V audio jack for audio, or A/V jacks for both audio and video, or TV OUT RF jack Choose the best quality connection that is supported by your VCR (and that you did not already use to connect your TV). The S-Video jack provides the highest quality video for your VCR connection. The A/V jacks provide the next best video quality and high quality audio for your VCR. The TV OUT RF jack provides a basic connection that carries both audio and video signals to your VCR. Whichever connection you choose, connect one end of the audio and video cables to the appropriate OUT jack(s) on your DIRECTV Receiver. Connect the other end of the audio and video cable(s) to the audio and video inputs on your VCR. Finally, connect your VCR to your TV by connecting audio and video output jacks on your VCR to available audio and video input jacks on your TV. DVI/HDCP OUT VIDEO OUT 1 S-VIDEO TV OUT OR AUDIO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO ANTENNA IN VCR

9 Set the RESOLUTION switch to the highest resolution supported by your TV.

(See Chapter 1 for information on resolutions. See your TV owners manual for information on your TVs capabilities.) If you connect your TV to one of the composite video out jacks (Video Out, S-

Video Out, or TV Out), and you view a high-definition program with the DIRECTV High-Definition Receivers RESOLUTION switch set to either 720p or 1080i, the picture will be slightly cropped at the top and bottom (the very top and bottom edges of the image will not appear on the TV screen). To avoid this problem, set the RESOLUTION switch to the 480p/i position if your TV is connected to one of the composite video outputs. 10 If you connected your TV using RGB or DVI/HDCP output, set the switch to the left (DVI, RGB). If you connected your TV using the Component output, set the switch to the right (YPbPr). 11 If you connected your TV or VCR to the TV OUT RF jack, set the CH3/4 switch to determine the channel used to view DIRECTV programming. The position of the CH 3/4 switch on your DIRECTV Receiver should match the setting of the similar CH 3/4 switch on your VCR. 12 (Optional) follow the instructions on the next page if you have a VCR and want to hook up the VCR control. 13 Plug in the power cords for your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver. DVI/HDCP OUT Setting your TV input switch To view any of the programming from your DIRECTV Receiver (satellite, cable, or off-air), set your TV to display the input from the video input jack you used to connect the DIRECTV Receiver. (This is a setting on your TV usually controlled by a Video, Input, or Mode button. See your TV manual for help.) Also, if necessary, set your A/V receiver to play the audio from the audio input jack you used to make the audio connection. See your A/V receiver manual for help. Connecting the VCR control cable The VCR control cable allows your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to automatically program your VCR to record a TV program. By selecting a Record option from the on-screen Program Guide, you can direct the VCR control cable to flash signals to the VCRs remote control sensor programming the VCR to tape a TV program for you. To connect the VCR control cable to your DIRECTV Receiver, follow these steps:

1 Plug the VCR control cable into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Remove the backing tape from the adhesive on the other end of the VCR control cable. Stick the VCR control next to the remote control sensor on your VCR. (See the manual for your VCR if you are not sure where its remote sensor is located.) 2 Note: Before you can use the VCR control cable to program your VCR, you must set up the VCR control. See Setting up the VCR control in Chapter 5 for details. Turning on the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver for the first time You have completed the connection steps and are ready to start using your DIRECTV Receiver. The first step is to turn on the DIRECTV Receiver. 1 Turn on your TV and set it to display the signal from your DIRECTV Receiver. If you connected the DIRECTV Receiver to an RF-type input jack, you will need to tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how the CH 3/4 switch on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver is set). If you have a VCR, the VCR must be in TV mode or turned off. If you connected the DIRECTV Receiver to video input jacks on your TV, you will need to set your TV to display the input from these jacks. Usually this is done by pressing a Video, Input, or Mode button on your TVs remote control.

(See the manual for your TV if you need help.) Press the POWER button on the DIRECTV Receivers remote control or on the front of the DIRECTV Receiver. The light on the front panel will turn on. If this is the first time you have turned on your DIRECTV Receiver, it will take a few moments to acquire the program guide from the satellite. During this process, the Progress screen appears. When the program guide has been fully acquired, the Progress screen clears and the TV screen is displayed. You are ready to continue setting up your DIRECTV System. 2 Adjusting the satellite dish If your DIRECTV Receiver is able to acquire the program guide and display TV programs, your satellite dish is setup and working. You can skip ahead to the section on Setting the dish type. If your DIRECTV Receiver cannot acquire the program guide, and you intend to watch DIRECTV programming, you may need to adjust the way your satellite dish is installed. To do this, first make sure your TV and DIRECTV Receiver are turned on and connected to each other properly. Then follow the instructions below to use your DIRECTV Receivers Menu system to set up your satellite dish. The Installation option in the SETUP menu provides access to a variety of important setup controls. The first of these is the Set Dish menu. The Set Dish menu allows you to:

Acquire the exact azimuth, elevation, and tilt angles to help you point your dish accurately based on your ZIP code. Check the setup of your satellite dish using an on-screen signal meter. Set the dish type (to tell your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver what kind of satellite dish you are using). Set your dish type automatically. The sections that follow detail each of these procedures. Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles The Dish Pointing menu item in the Set Dish menu allows you to find out exactly how to point your satellite dish by entering your ZIP code. If you have not yet successfully aligned your satellite dish, or if you need to realign it, follow these instructions to find the exact angles you should use to point your dish:

1 Press the MENU button on your remote control. The Main menu appears. Highlight the SETUP menu item, then press the OK button. The SETUP menu appears. Highlight the Installation menu item, then press the OK button. The Installation menu appears. Highlight the Set Dish menu item, then press the OK button. The Set Dish menu appears. 2 3 4 5 6 Highlight the Dish Pointing menu item, then press the OK button. The Dish Pointing screen appears. Use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the space for the first digit in the ZIP code. 7 8 Use the 0 - 9 buttons on your remote control to enter your five-digit ZIP code. When you have entered all five digits, the screen updates to display the correct azimuth, elevation, and (for oval dish types only) tilt. Azimuth refers to the left-to-right angle to which you should point your dish. Elevation refers to the up-and-down angle to which you should point your dish. Tilt (for oval dishes only) refers to the amount off-horizontal you should twist the dish on its axis. Write down these numbers and use them to accurately point your satellite dish. To return to the Set Dish menu, press the BACK button on your remote control. To exit the Menu system, press the EXIT button on your remote control. Checking the satellite signal strength The Signal Meter allows you to check the strength of the signal from the satellite to your satellite dish. This is useful while setting up your satellite dish, and while troubleshooting any reception problems you may encounter. Satellite signal strength can be affected by how accurately you have pointed the satellite dish, and by any obstructions between the satellite and the satellite dish (tree limbs, for example).

(Note: If you connected your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to an off-air antenna, you can check the strength of any digital signals received by that antenna using the Digital Off-Air Signal Strength meter. Follow the instructions in Programming local channels later in this chapter.) To check your satellite signal strength, follow these steps:

1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the SETUP menu item, then press the OK button. Highlight the Installation menu item, then press the OK button. Highlight the Set Dish menu item, then press the OK button. Highlight the Signal Meter menu item, then press the OK button. The Signal Meter screen appears. The signal meter starts checking the satellite signal strength immediately. The signal strength (from 0-to-

100%) is indicated at the bottom of the screen. The Signal Meter screen allows you to check signal strengths from different Satellites, and different Transponders. The Satellites option applies only to oval-shaped satellite dishes which receive signals from multiple satellites. On round dishes, the Satellite setting is fixed. Transponders are the equipment on satellites that receive the signal from the earth-based program providers and relay it back to earth to your satellite dish. Different transponders handle the signals for different TV channels. When setting up your satellite dish, you should try to maximize the signal strength across all of the satellites and transponders. To check the signal strength for different satellites (oval dishes only), or different transponders, use the left- and right-arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Satellite or Transponder option, then use the up- and down-arrow buttons to change the setting. The signal meter updates to show you the signal strength for the new satellite or transponder. 6 Setting the dish type To function properly, your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish you are using. You can specify the dish type using the instructions here, or you can follow the steps on page 33 to use the Auto Detection menu item to automatically set the dish type. Note: For DIRECTV High-Definition programming, you will need an oval triple LNB satellite dish antenna. To manually set the dish type:

1 If the Progress screen (shown here) is on your TV screen, select Installation by pressing the OK button. If this screen is not displayed, access the Main Menu by pressing the MENU button on your remote control. Then use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the Setup menu, and press the OK button. Then highlight the Installation menu, and press the OK button. The Installation menu appears. Highlight the Set Dish menu item, then press the OK button. The Set Dish menu appears. Highlight the Select Dish Type menu item, then press the OK button. The Select Dish Type screen appears. Use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the Dish Type option on the Select Dish Type screen. Use the up- and down-arrow buttons on your remote control to display the dish type you are using

(Round, Oval-2, Oval-3, or No Dish). 2 3 4 5 As you display each dish type, the on-screen pictures update showing you what each of these dish types look like. If you plan to use your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver for local off-air or cable TV programs, but do not plan to receive DIRECTV programming, select No Dish. 6 When you have displayed the correct dish type, use the right-arrow button on your remote control to highlight the on-screen OK button, then press the OK button. A message appears warning you that your DIRECTV Receiver needs to reboot (turn itself off and on) for the Dish Type setting to take effect. To change the Dish Type to the new setting, highlight the on-screen OK button, then press the OK button. To leave the Dish Type setting unchanged, highlight the on-screen Cancel button, and press the OK button. 7 After you select the on-screen OK button, the DIRECTV Receiver will reboot. If you selected No Dish, the DIRECTV Receiver will perform an auto-scan to put your cable and off-air channels into its memory so you can tune them and see them in the on-screen Guide. Using Auto Detection to set the dish type To function properly, your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish you are using. You can specify the dish type using the instructions on page 31, or you can follow the steps below to use the Auto Detection menu item to automatically set the dish type. Before you can use Auto Detection to set the dish-type, the dish must be correctly aligned and the DIRECTV Receiver must be receiving a strong signal from the satellite (that is, signal-lock must be established). To check the satellite signal, use the signal meter see page 30 for details. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the SETUP menu item, then press the OK button. Highlight the Installation menu item, then press the OK button. Highlight the Set Dish menu item, then press the OK button. Highlight the Auto Detection menu item, then press the OK button. The Auto Detection screen appears. The DIRECTV Receiver starts attempting to identify the dish type. You can stop the detection process by using the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Cancel button, then press the OK button. 6 Once the dish type has been identified, a screen appears telling you what type of satellite dish you have. To accept the detected dish type setting, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight the on-screen Back button, then press the OK button. The DIRECTV Receiver will reboot. Testing the DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver The System Test feature allows you to quickly check the status of the satellite signal, your Access Card, and your phone line connection. This is helpful in troubleshooting should you experience problems with your DIRECTV Receiver. To start the System Test, follow these steps:

1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the SETUP menu item, then press the OK button. Highlight the System menu item, then press the OK button. Highlight the System Test menu item, then press the OK button. The System Test screen appears. The test will begin as soon as the screen appears. Results are displayed in a moment. If the test discovers a problem with the satellite tuning, check that the satellite dish is pointed properly, and that nothing is obstructing the direct view to the satellite (over time trees can grow enough to block a previously open view). If the test discovers a problem with the Access Card, check that the card is properly inserted. (See Inserting the Access Card in Chapter 2 for details.) For problems with the phone line connection, be sure that the DIRECTV Receiver is connected to a phone line, and that the phone line is working.

(Try plugging a telephone into the line you are using for the DIRECTV Receiver; check to see if the phone gets a dial tone. If so, the line is working.) 5 When you have finished the system test, you can run the test again using the on-screen Test Again button, exit the Menu system by pressing the EXIT button on your remote control, or use the arrow keys to highlight on-screen Back button, then press the OK button to return to the System menu. Setting up local networks You can use your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver to receive Guide information via satellite for local off-air and cable TV channels. To use this feature, you must connect your DIRECTV Receiver to a satellite dish as described earlier in this chapter, and you must set up the Local Networks option in the menu system.

(Note: If you do not connect your DIRECTV Receiver to a satellite dish and subscribe to DIRECTV programming, you can still add local channels to the Guide by following the instructions in the next section.) To set up the Local Networks menu option:

1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight Setup, and press the OK button. Highlight Installation, and press the OK button. Highlight Local Networks, and press the OK button. Highlight Primary Air, and press the OK button. Highlight the first box in the Zip code area, then use the number buttons on your remote control to enter your Zip code. After a while, a list of cities appears below your ZIP code. Highlight the name of the city from which your local channels are broadcast, and press the OK button. Highlight the on-screen Back button, and press the OK button. You return to the Local Networks screen.

(Optional) If you receive off-air broadcasts from a second city, highlight Secondary Air, and press the OK button. Repeat steps 6 - 8 for the second city. 7 8 9 10 (Optional) If you receive programming from a cable TV service, highlight Cable, and press the OK button. Repeat steps 6 - 8 for the cable service. 11 When you have finished entering your local broadcast and cable TV information, press the EXIT button on your remote control. The DIRECTV Receiver will reboot (turn itself off and then back on). After rebooting, the DIRECTV Receiver will acquire and provide Guide information for your local off-air and cable TV channels. Scanning off-air and cable TV channels The Guide can receive programming information for local and cable channels via satellite (as described in the previous section). Your DIRECTV Receiver can also add off-

air and cable TV channels to the Guide by scanning for signals from any off-air antenna or cable TV service connections you have provided. Follow this procedure to scan for channels from an off-air antenna and cable TV service connected to your DIRECTV High-Definition Receiver. 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the SETUP menu item, and press the OK button. Highlight the Antenna & Cable menu item, and press the OK button. Highlight the Scan Type menu item and press the OK button to display the list of available channel types. The Scan Type list appears allowing you to choose to set your DIRECTV Receiver to automatically scan for channels from Digital sources (off-air ATSC broadcasts), Off-Air NTSC sources (standard TV broadcasts), Cable NTSC (standard cable TV services), or all of these. If this is the first time you are setting up this DIRECTV Receiver to receive local channels, the All setting is recommended. Highlight the Scan Type option that matches the type of broadcasts you would like to program into your DIRECTV Receiver, then press the OK button. Next, set your cable TV type by highlighting the Cable Type menu item and pressing OK. Then highlight the type of cable signal your cable TV service provides (STD, HRC, or IRC), and press the OK button. STD, HRC and IRC are signal formats used by cable TV services. Contact your Cable TV service provider to determine which signal type they use. Highlight the Scan Channels menu item, and press the OK button. The Scan Channels screen appears and the DIRECTV Receiver automatically starts looking for all available channels of the type you specified in the Scan Type list. Wait until the scan is complete. If the automatic scan included any channels that you do not intend to watch, you can edit the channel list by using the Add/Remove Channels menu item in the Antenna & Cable menu. If any of the off-air antenna channels appear out-of-tune, you can fine tune them using the Fine Tune Channels item in the Antenna & Cable menu. 5 6 7 8 9 10 If you have added digital channels from an off-air antenna, you can check the signal strength for that channel by using the Digital Off-Air Signal Strength menu item in the Antenna & Cable menu. 11 To exit the Menu system press the EXIT button on your remote control. Activating your DIRECTV account After you have installed and connected the the satellite dish and DIRECTV High-

Definition Receiver, you must contact your service provider to create an account. To order programming from DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). With this Digital Satellite Receiver and the proper Satellite Dish Antenna, you may be able to receive local channels from DIRECTV in certain markets. Additional equipment may be required in some areas. Check with your retailer or visit www.DIRECTV.com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area. DIRECTV programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, which is provided at DIRECTV.com or with your first DIRECTV bill. Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service address, social security number and/or major credit card. 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. Deposit or prepayment may be required. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Upgrades Your digital satellite receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete. Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any upgrades. Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress. Please consult the System Upgrades menu item (in the System section of the Setup menu) to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV. Troubleshooting and specifications Input/Output Interface LNB Video Audio 1 input 2 RCA / Cinch 1 Component video output (Y, Pb, Pr) 1 RGB output 1 DVI output 6 RCA / Cinch (3 pairs X Left & Right), 1 Optical digital audio output 1 Coaxial digital audio output 1 output 2 input, 1 output 1 VCR control output RJ 11 connector Toggle switch Ch 3 or Ch 4 1080i / 720p / 480p/i S-Video RF input & output VCR control Modem CH 3/4 Switch Resolution select Switch DVI, RGB / Y Pb Pr switch DVI, RGB / Y Pb Pr Access Card 1 Access Card slot Accessories Cables:

Remote control Card Manual 1 RF cable 1 phone cable 1 A/V (RCA) cable 1 S-VIDEO cable 1 Component video cable 1 DVI cable 1 VCR control cable 1 universal remote control (with 2 batteries) 1 Conditional Access Card 1 Owners manual Specifications are subject to change without notice.