DirecTV D10 User manual

DIRECTV, Inc.
DIRECTV Set-Top Box Information for
the Installer
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DTV-MD-0058
Rev. 2.2
March 5, 2008

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REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date of Issue Author Scope
1.0 September 1, 2005 D. K. Initial version
1.1 October 19, 2005 J. G. Updated formating
1.1.a November 17, 2005 J. G. Fixed 155200 typo and USB 2.0 default data rate in
Table 3-1. Deleted duplicate table of Amplifier codes
(Table 17)
1.2 November 18, 2005 J. G. Intermediate version. Never released.
1.3 January 3, 2007 W. M. Updated D11 default baud rate and added R15 in
Table 2 and Table 3. Fixed baud rate in Section 3.9.
2.0 March 2, 2007 W. M. Added command GetTuner and the multituner
commands.
Added support for HR20.
2.1 August 6, 2007 J.G.
B.S. Added support for H20.
2.2 March 5, 2008 J.G.
B.S. Added support for D12, R16, H21, HR21 and HR21P

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Table of Contents
Section Page
1Introduction.......................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Scope........................................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Notice ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Feedback..................................................................................................................................................6
2Set-Top Box Front Panel Shortcut Keys..........................................................................................7
3Data Port Connectors........................................................................................................................8
3.1 USB 2.0 Data Ports.................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Data Port Interface Default Baud Rate ................................................................................................9
4Data Port Commands......................................................................................................................10
4.1 Data Port Commands and Supported STB........................................................................................ 10
4.2 Software Version of Supported STBs .................................................................................................11
4.3 Basic Data Port Commands.................................................................................................................12
4.4 Multi-Tuner Data Port Commands.....................................................................................................13
4.5 Default Data Rate and Format............................................................................................................13
4.6 Command Protocol...............................................................................................................................13
4.7 STB Command Prefix ..........................................................................................................................15
4.8 STB Responses......................................................................................................................................15
5Data Port Command Details...........................................................................................................16
5.1 Standby (0x81) ......................................................................................................................................16
5.2 Active (0x82)..........................................................................................................................................16
5.3 GetPrimaryStatus (0x83) .....................................................................................................................17
5.4 GetCommandVersion (0x84)...............................................................................................................18
5.5 GetCurrentChannel (0x87)..................................................................................................................19
5.6 GetSignalQuality (0x90).......................................................................................................................20
5.7 GetCurrentTime (0x91)........................................................................................................................20
5.8 GetUserCommand (0x92) .................................................................................................................... 21
5.9 EnableUserEntry (0x93).......................................................................................................................22
5.10 DisableUserEntry (0x94) ..................................................................................................................23

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5.11 GetReturnValue (0x95).....................................................................................................................23
5.12 Reboot (0x96).....................................................................................................................................23
5.13 SendUserCommand (0xA5)..............................................................................................................24
5.14 OpenUserChannel (0xA6) ................................................................................................................25
5.15 GetTuner (0x9A)...............................................................................................................................27
5.16 GetPrimaryStatusMT (0x8A) ..........................................................................................................28
5.17 GetCurrentChannelMT (0x8B) .......................................................................................................30
5.18 GetSignalQualityMT (0x9D)............................................................................................................30
5.19 OpenUserChannelMT (0x9F) .......................................................................................................... 31
6Remote Control................................................................................................................................33
6.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................33
6.2 Brand Setup Code List......................................................................................................................... 33
6.3 Remote Control Key Codes.................................................................................................................. 35
7Wired IR Input Port........................................................................................................................37
7.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................37
7.2 Interface Specifications........................................................................................................................37
8Appendix: Low Speed Serial Port Specifications...........................................................................38
8.1 Low-Speed Data Port Connector ........................................................................................................38
8.2 Low-Speed Electrical Performance and Characteristics ..................................................................39
8.2.1 Bit Timing (Start, –D0 TO –D7, and Stop)........................................................................39
8.2.2 Idle Interval, General..........................................................................................................39
8.2.3 Idle Interval for Non-Empty STB Buffer ...........................................................................39
8.3 Low-Speed Input Characteristics........................................................................................................39
8.3.1 Input Signaling Characteristics (Pin 3)...............................................................................39
8.4 Low-Speed Output Characteristics.....................................................................................................40
8.4.1 Output Drive Characteristics (Pin 2)..................................................................................40
8.4.2 Passive Outputs (Pins 1, 6, 8, and 9) (Optional).................................................................40
8.5 Low-Speed Signaling Conventions......................................................................................................41
9Appendix: Acronyms.......................................................................................................................42

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Table of Figures
Figure 4-1. Service Command Parser Flowchart ..................................................................................14
Figure 6-1 RC32 remote control. .........................................................................................................34
Figure 7-1 Wired IR Input Plug ............................................................................................................37
Figure 8-1. Low-Speed Data Port Pin Assignment Diagram.................................................................38
Figure 8-2. Orientation of the RJ22 (4 way/4 position) Jack.................................................................38
Figure 8-3. Bit Timing Diagram.............................................................................................................39
List of Tables
Table 2-1: Shortcut Keys Combinations...................................................................................................7
Table 2-2: Supported Shortcut Keys.........................................................................................................7
Table 3-1: Type of Data Port Connector.................................................................................................8
Table 3-2: USB-Serial Adapter ...............................................................................................................8
Table 4-1: Commands and Supported STB ...........................................................................................10
Table 4-2: Software Version of Supported STB.....................................................................................11
Table 4-3: Basic Commands Summary..................................................................................................12
Table 4-4: Multi-Tuner Commands Summary.......................................................................................13
Table 4-5: STB Responses List..............................................................................................................15
Table 8-1: Timing Characteristics .........................................................................................................39
Table 8-2: Input Drive Characteristics..................................................................................................40
Table 8-3: Output Drive Characteristics................................................................................................40
Table 8-4: Passive Drive Characteristics ..............................................................................................41
Table 8-5: Low-Speed Data Port Signaling Conventions......................................................................41

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1 Introduction
1.1 Disclaimer
DIRECTV makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, that use of the technologies
described in this specification will not infringe patents, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights
of third parties. Nothing in this specification should be construed as granting permission to use any of
the technologies described. Anyone planning to make use of technology covered by the intellectual
property rights of others should first obtain permission from the holder(s) of the rights. This
specification is subject to change without notice. DIRECTV does not accept any responsibility
whatsoever for any damages or liability, direct or consequential, which may result from use of this
specification or any related discussions. These specifications are provided “as is” and the user of these
specifications assumes any and all risks associated with the use of these specifications. DIRECTV
expressly disclaims any and all representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the
specifications, including without limitation any warranty as to merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, non-interruption of use, or non-infringement.
1.2 Scope
This document provides information on the DIRECTV Set-top box data port, front panel, and remote
control commands as an aid for installers, and auxiliary devices. This document is relevant to set-top
box (STB) models D10, D11, D12, R15, R16, H10, H20, HR20, H21, HR21 and HR21P. Other
models are not supported by this document.
1.3 Notice
Previous “Set-top Information for Installer” documents had a companion document listing various
peculiarities of some STBs. This “Peculiarities” document must no longer be used.
1.4 Feedback
Email feedback to [email protected]

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2 Set-Top Box Front Panel Shortcut Keys
The following shortcut key combinations are implemented by pressing the front panel keys
simultaneously. The shortcut keys may not work if user interface graphics are on the screen instead of
video. Table 2-2 shows which shortcut keys are supported by each model.
Table 2-1: Shortcut Keys Combinations
Key Combination Action
ACTIVE and UP Access the System Setup: System Info & Test screen.
ACTIVE and RIGHT
Access the System Setup: System Diagnostic (hidden) screens.
The System Diagnostic screen contains menu items to change the
LNB configuration to stacked/unstacked; input phone settings for
prefixes and call waiting, and a modem test.
ACTIVE and DOWN
Skip Guided Setup and display Startup: Full Screen (Live TV) on
the default channel.
Table 2-2: Supported Shortcut Keys
STB Model ACTIVE and UP ACTIVE and RIGHT ACTIVE and DOWN
D10 Yes
D11 Yes
D12 Yes
H10 Yes Yes Yes
R15 Yes Yes Yes
R16 Yes Yes Yes
H20 Yes Yes Yes
H21 Yes Yes Yes
HR20 Yes Yes Yes
HR21 Yes Yes Yes
HR21P Yes Yes Yes

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3 Data Port Connectors
Table 3-1 shows what type of connector and data rate the STB data port has.
Table 3-1: Type of Data Port Connector
STB Model Type of Data Port Connector Data Rate (baud)
D10 RJ22 9600
D11 USB 9600
D12 USB 9600
H10 RJ22 9600
R15 USB 9600
R16 USB 9600
H20 USB 9600
H21 USB 9600
HR20 USB 9600
HR21 USB 9600
HR21P USB and DB-9F 9600
3.1 USB 2.0 Data Ports
All new DIRECTV STBs have USB 2.0 data ports. The STB USB port has a host configuration. Serial
commands are interfaced through the data port using a USB-Serial adapter. The following RS-232-
compatible serial port adapters will be supported:
Table 3-2: USB-Serial Adapter
Manufacturer Model USB Vendor ID USB Product ID
IOGEAR GUC232A 0x067B 0x2303
ATEN UC-232A 0x067B 0x2303
BAFO BF-810 0x067B 0x2303
The USB port on most STBs support hot-plug. That means USB ports will work any time when a
USB-serial adapter is plugged in. Only the HR20 and HR21 USB ports works differently. The USB-
serial adapter must be plugged before the STB is booted. If the USB connector is plugged in when the

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STB is running, it must be reset.
3.2 Data Port Interface Default Baud Rate
All STBs have a default baud data rate of 9600. The data format is 1 start bit, 8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bit, and no handshaking.

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4 Data Port Commands
4.1 Data Port Commands and Supported STB
Table 4-1: Commands and Supported STB
Command
Code Command Label D10 D11 D12 R15 R16 H10 H20 H21 HR20 HR21
HR21P
0x81 Standby Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x82 Active Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x83 GetPrimaryStatus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x84 GetCommandVersion Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x87 GetCurrentChannel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x90 GetSignalQuality Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x91 GetCurrentTime Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x92 GetUserCommand Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x93 EnableUserEntry Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x94 DisableUserEntry Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x95 GetReturnValue Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x96 Reboot Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0xA5 SendUserCommand Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0xA6 OpenUserChannel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x9A GetTuner No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x8A GetPrimaryStatusMT No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x8B GetCurrentChannelMT No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x9D GetSignalQualityMT No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
0x9F OpenUserChannelMT No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No