Hughes HIRD-D2 User manual

Model: HIRD-D2
Digital Satellite Receiver Owner’s Manual

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Software contained in the digital satellite receiver and this
manual is copyright © 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 by
Hughes Network Systems. Some features are patent
pending. WatchWord, PreSelect, TurboTune, and OneLine
Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems.
DIRECTV and DIRECT TICKET are registered
trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. a unit of Hughes Electronics
Corp., and are used with permission. USSB and USSB
Entertainment are registered trademarks of United States
Satellite Broadcasting Company, Inc. "NFL," the NFL
Shield and "NFL SUNDAY TICKET" are registered
trademarks of The National Football League and its
affiliates. NBA LEAGUE PASS is a trademark of NBA
Properties, Inc. NHL, the NHL Shield and NHL CENTER
ICE are registered trademarks of the National Hockey
League. ESPN Full Court and MLS/ESPN SHOOTOUT
are trademarks of ESPN, Inc. "MLB," "MLB EXTRA
INNINGS," "Major League Baseball" and the Major
League Baseball silhouetted batter logo are service marks
of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. Major League
Baseball trademarks and copyright are used with
permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. All
other trademarks and service marks are the property of their
respective owners.
This product is the subject of one or more U.S. or foreign
patents pending.
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correctness and completeness of the material in this
document. No company shall be liable for errors contained
herein. The information in this document is subject to
change without notice. No warranty of any kind is made
with regard to this material, including, but not limited to,
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose.
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under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,706,121;
5,151,789; 5,335,277; 5,353,121; 5,479,266; 5,479,268;
and 5,532,754. Use rights reserved.
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incorporates an anticopy process technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. The anticopy process is licensed for noncommercial,
home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
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television programs and films are copyrighted. This means
that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction
and distribution of this material. In certain circumstances,
copyright law may apply to private in-home taping of
copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is permissible to
record for personal use, as long as you do not sell the
material. You must act responsibly in this area — check
into the matter if you are unsure.
Some pay per view programs may be licensed from
producers as “view only” programs. These are copyrighted
programs and may not be copied or reproduced for any
purpose without the express written permission of the
copyright owner.
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subscription information, or to resolve problems related to
DIRECTV System programming, call the service providers,
including DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) and
USSB at 1-800-204-USSB (8772).
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your DIRECTV System, ask questions, or to resolve
problems related to your DIRECTV System, contact your
dealer. If additional information is needed, please contact
the Customer Care Center toll free at 1-800-274-8995.
Hughes Customer Care Center
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For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner’s Manual before you attempt to install or use your DIRECTV System. In
particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary.
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equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only
one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this feature. If
the plug does not fit, contact your electrician to replace
your outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this plug
with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert
the blades without blade exposure.
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product only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your DIRECTV System
dealer or local power company.
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openings in the case. Do not block these openings by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. Do not place this product near or over a radiator or
heat register, or in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.
For electrical safety, power line operated equipment or
accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL
listing mark or CSA certification mark and should not
be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will
help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or
fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.
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the digital satellite receiver, do not place the digital satellite
receiver on any unstable cart, stand, table, or bracket. Any
mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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recommended by the DIRECTV System product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
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outdoor satellite dish antenna used to receive satellite
signals and the cable used to connect the satellite dish
antenna to the indoor receiving unit are required to comply
with local installation codes and the appropriate sections of
the National Electric Code (NEC) and in particular Article
810-15, which covers proper installation and grounding of
television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-
33, which specifies that the satellite dish antenna cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
These codes require proper grounding of the metal structure
of the outdoor satellite dish antenna and grounding of the
connecting cable at a point where it enters the house (or
other building). If you are having a professional installer
make the installation, the installer must observe installation
codes. This manual contains instructions on how to make
the installation in compliance with the NEC. If additional
local installation codes apply, contact local inspection
authorities.
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System product near water or moisture.
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outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a
professional antenna installer. Do not locate the outside
antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, take extreme care to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal. If an outside antenna is connected to the digital
satellite receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810 of the NEC, NFPA No.
70 1987, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
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installing and adjusting or maintaining the outdoor antenna
and connecting cable, especially in the vicinity of overhead
power lines, electric lights, or power circuits. When
installing the outdoor antenna or cable, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power
lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

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from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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any kind into this DIRECTV System product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltages or “short
out” parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the DIRECTV System product.
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System product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
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DIRECTV System from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified personnel under the following conditions:
•When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
•If liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen
into, the DIRECTV System product or it has been
exposed to water.
•If the DIRECTV System product does not operate
normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
DIRECTV System product to its normal operation.
•If the DIRECTV System product has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
•When the DIRECTV System product exhibits a
distinct change in performance.
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required, have the technician verify that the replacements
being used have the same safety characteristics as the
original parts. Use of replacement parts specified by the
DIRECTV System product manufacturer can prevent fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
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repairs to this DIRECTV System product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks recommended by the
manufacturer to determine that the DIRECTV System
product is in safe operating condition.
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Where you see this alert symbol
and the WARNING or CAUTION
heading, strictly follow the warning
instructions to avoid personal injury.
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Electric shock hazard: Where you
see these symbol and the DANGER
heading, strictly follow the warning
instructions to avoid electric shock
injury
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WARNING
For your own safety, follow these important
safety rules:
•Perform as many functions as possible
on the ground.
•Do not install the satellite dish antenna
on a rainy or windy day.
•If you start to drop the satellite dish
antenna or mast assembly, get away
from it and let it fall.
DANGER
Do not select a location to install the satellite
dish antenna near power lines. You can be
killed if the satellite dish antenna comes into
contact with electric power lines.
•Do not contact overhead power lines
•Check the distance to any nearby power
lines before starting installation. Stay at
least 20 feet away from all power lines.
•If any part of the satellite dish antenna or
mast assembly comes into contact with a
power line, call your local power
company. Do not try to remove it
yourself. They will remove it safely.
CAUTION
Local electric codes and the National Electric
Code (NEC) require the satellite dish antenna
to be grounded. Grounding the satellite dish
antenna helps protect against damage caused
by static voltage buildup. Grounding can also
protect against voltage surges created by

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nearby lightning strikes.
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with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules.
Part 15 compliance—
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by removing and applying power
to the equipment, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the
digital satellite receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the digital satellite receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the
Federal Communications Commission, helpful: “How to
Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference
Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC.
To meet FCC requirements, only peripherals (computer
input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to
comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this
device. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables are required to
connect the device to a personal computer, peripheral, or
other Class B certified device.
Part 68 compliance—
1. The FCC has established Part 68 of the FCC Rules,
which permit this device to be directly connected to
the telephone network. Standardized jacks are used for
these connections. This equipment should not be used
on coin lines or party lines.
2. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing
harm to the telephone network; this device should be
disconnected until the source of the problem can be
determined and until repair has been made. If this is
not done, the telephone company may temporarily
disconnect service.
3. The telephone company may make changes in its
technical operations and procedures; if such changes
affect the compatibility or use of this device, the
telephone company is required to give adequate notice
of the changes. You will be advised of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC.
4. If the telephone company requests information on
what equipment is connected to their lines, inform
them of:
•the telephone number this unit is connected to.
•the ringer equivalence number (REN). The number
can be found on a label located on the bottom of the
equipment.
•the Universal Service Order Code (USOC) jack
required. This equipment requires a USOC RJ11
jack.
•the FCC registration number. The number can be
found on a label located on the bottom of this
equipment.

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A FIRST LOOK AT THE DIRECTV DIGITAL
SATELLITE RECEIVER ..................................... 1-1
What You Should Do First ............................... 1-1
How Does All This Work?................................ 1-1
DIRECTV SYSTEM COMPONENTS....................... 1-2
The Satellite Dish Antenna............................... 1-2
The Digital Satellite Receiver .......................... 1-2
The Remote Control.......................................... 1-3
SETTING UP YOUR DIRECTV SYSTEM ....... 2-1
INSTALLING REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ........ 2-1
CHOOSING THE BEST CONNECTION FOR YOUR
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM .................................... 2-2
Hook Up the Audio/S-video Signals ................ 2-2
Hook Up the Audio/Video Signals ................... 2-3
Hook Up the RF Signals................................... 2-3
Hook Up to a Stereo System............................. 2-4
Finishing Up ..................................................... 2-4
CONNECTING THE VCR CONTROL CABLE ........... 2-4
Finding the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor..... 2-5
NOW YOU CAN TURN IT ON................................. 2-5
CONTROLLING THE DIGITAL SATELLITE
RECEIVER ............................................................. 3-1
FRONT PANEL VS. REMOTE CONTROL KEYS........ 3-1
BASIC NAVIGATION .............................................. 3-1
INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH
ANTENNA............................................................... 4-1
DETERMINE WHERE TO POINT YOUR SATELLITE
DISH ANTENNA ..................................................... 4-2
The INSTALLATION screen............................. 4-2
ALIGNMENT RESULT Pop-up Panel............. 4-2
CHOOSING THE ANTENNA INSTALLATION SITE ... 4-2
SELECTING A MOUNTING OPTION ........................ 4-5
INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA
ONTO A WOODEN SURFACE .................................. 4-6
INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA
ONTO A BRICK SURFACE....................................... 4-8
INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA
ONTO A CINDER BLOCK SURFACE ........................ 4-9
INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA
ONTO A METAL POLE .......................................... 4-11
ATTACHING THE REFLECTOR ONTO THE LNB
SUPPORT ARM..................................................... 4-11
Assembling the Satellite Dish Antenna.......... 4-11
ATTACHING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA
ASSEMBLY TO THE MAST OR POLE..................... 4-12
GROUNDING THE METAL POLE MOUNT ............. 4-13
GROUNDING THE BASE PLATE............................ 4-13
INSTALLING AND ROUTING THE LNB COAXIAL
CABLE.................................................................. 4-14
CONNECTING THE COAXIAL CABLE TO THE
LNB..................................................................... 4-15
ATTACHING THE LNB TO THE LNB SUPPORT ARM
............................................................................. 4-16
ROUTING THE LNB CABLE TO THE SATELLITE
RECEIVER ............................................................ 4-16
CONNECTING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA .. 4-16
POSITIONING THE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA ... 4-16
The INSTALLATION Screen .......................... 4-17
Pointing the Satellite Dish Antenna Using the
“Box” Method ................................................ 4-18
AUTHORIZING YOUR SERVICE............................ 4-20
WATCHING DIRECTV SYSTEM
PROGRAMMING.................................................. 5-1
BASIC CHANNEL CHANGING................................. 5-1
The Channel Banner......................................... 5-1
The Information Banner................................... 5-1
The OneLine™ Guide ...................................... 5-2
TurboTune™..................................................... 5-2
AlphaTune™..................................................... 5-2
ALTERNATE SERVICES.......................................... 5-3
Alt. Audio .......................................................... 5-3
THE ON-SCREEN GUIDES................................. 6-1
Choosing the Guide Style................................. 6-1
Descriptions...................................................... 6-1
General On-Screen Guide Features ................ 6-2
Using PreSelect to Schedule Programs for
Taping ............................................................... 6-2
Using PreSelect™ to Schedule Programs for
Viewing ............................................................. 6-2
THE PROGRAM GUIDE (SM. CELL) ............... 6-3
THE PROGRAM GUIDE (LG. CELL)................ 6-4
THE TITLE GUIDE .............................................. 6-5
THE LOGO GUIDE .............................................. 6-5
THE WATCHWORDTM GUIDE ............................ 6-6
FILTERING THE GUIDES......................................... 6-6
Theme Filters.................................................... 6-6
Channel List...................................................... 6-7
Guide Times...................................................... 6-7
Class Filters...................................................... 6-8
THE INFORMATION SCREEN ............................ 6-8
Done.................................................................. 6-8
View................................................................... 6-8
PreSelect ........................................................... 6-8
PreSelect To View ............................................ 6-9
Cancel PreSelect .............................................. 6-9
Buy $ ................................................................. 6-9
Buy Options ...................................................... 6-9
Cancel Purchase............................................. 6-10
Show Times ..................................................... 6-10
DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER’S MENU
SYSTEM .................................................................. 7-1
Menu Overview................................................. 7-1
MAIN MENU .......................................................... 7-2

Setup.................................................................. 7-2
Scheduler .......................................................... 7-2
Check Mail........................................................ 7-2
Purchases.......................................................... 7-2
Help................................................................... 7-2
Lock/Unlock...................................................... 7-2
SETUP MENU ......................................................... 7-3
Preferences ....................................................... 7-3
Limits................................................................. 7-3
Chan. Lists ........................................................ 7-3
TurboTune™..................................................... 7-3
Installation........................................................ 7-3
VCR Setup......................................................... 7-3
WatchWord ....................................................... 7-4
Current settings overview ................................ 7-4
SCHEDULER ........................................................... 7-4
Editing an event................................................ 7-4
CHECK MAIL ......................................................... 7-5
Message ............................................................ 7-5
Page .................................................................. 7-5
Erase ................................................................. 7-6
PURCHASES ........................................................... 7-6
History/Upcoming ............................................ 7-6
Purchase History .............................................. 7-6
Upcoming Purchases........................................ 7-6
LOCK/UNLOCK...................................................... 7-7
Locking Procedure ........................................... 7-7
Unlocking Procedure ....................................... 7-7
Temporarily Overriding the Lock.................... 7-8
PREFERENCES........................................................ 7-8
Advanced........................................................... 7-8
MultiColor ........................................................ 7-9
Chan. Tags........................................................ 7-9
Chan. Sort ......................................................... 7-9
Scheme .............................................................. 7-9
Language .......................................................... 7-9
Filters................................................................ 7-9
ADVANCED PREFERENCES.................................... 7-9
Receiver ID ..................................................... 7-10
Phone Prefix ................................................... 7-10
Screen Ratio.................................................... 7-10
Channel Lock.................................................. 7-10
Input Key......................................................... 7-10
Demo Mode..................................................... 7-10
Factory Defaults............................................. 7-10
LIMITS ................................................................. 7-11
TV Allow ......................................................... 7-11
Max Rating...................................................... 7-11
Max Spending ................................................. 7-12
CHANNEL LISTS .................................................. 7-12
Rename............................................................ 7-12
Auto Set ........................................................... 7-12
Clear ............................................................... 7-13
Set.................................................................... 7-13
Tag Boxes........................................................ 7-13
TURBOTUNE™.................................................... 7-13
Set Channel..................................................... 7-14
INSTALLATION..................................................... 7-14
System Test...................................................... 7-14
Transponder #................................................. 7-14
Position ........................................................... 7-14
New Card ........................................................ 7-15
SYSTEM TEST ...................................................... 7-15
Receiver Test................................................... 7-15
Cable Test ....................................................... 7-15
VCR SETUP......................................................... 7-16
Brand............................................................... 7-16
Code ................................................................ 7-16
Test (Record/Stop).......................................... 7-16
WATCHWORD ..................................................... 7-17
WatchWord # .................................................. 7-17
PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
................................................................................... 8-1
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL .............. 8-1
Programming Mode ......................................... 8-1
Code Scan ......................................................... 8-1
Code Entry ........................................................ 8-1
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ............................. 8-3
Switching the Remote Control to Operate
Additional Digital Satellite Receiver............... 8-4
Identifying Codes that Have Been Stored........ 8-4
Controlling Other Components Using the AUX
Button................................................................ 8-4

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Congratulations! You’ve selected one of the most advanced digital video and audio components
available today. You now have the capability to receive hundreds of channels of video programming
and CD-quality audio.
What You Should Do First
Your DIRECTV System is both a sophisticated technical product and an easy-to-operate source of
entertainment. You should complete the following steps to achieve the greatest performance from your
system:
•Read this manual to familiarize yourself with the system.
•Install the digital satellite receiver.
•Install your satellite dish antenna and cable.
•Align the satellite dish antenna.
•Arrange for programming from the service providers.
•Enjoy endless hours of TV entertainment.
How Does All This Work?
{ XE "Service providers" }Many film studios, news organizations and other broadcasters provide their
video, audio, and data services to DIRECTV and
USSB uplink centers. These service providers then
digitally transmit the signals 22,300 miles in space to
a grouping of three high-powered satellites built by
Hughes Electronics. These satellites are co-located
in geosynchronous orbit. This means that after
installation of the DIRECTV System, which includes
aiming the satellite dish antenna at the satellites, no
adjustment will be necessary to change channels
because everything comes from the same locations
in the sky. The satellite dish antenna never has to
track the satellite, so there's no waiting for the
picture to come in. From there the digital signals are
beamed back to earth where they are received by
your satellite dish antenna. The signals then go into
the digital satellite receiver where they undergo
extensive processing to determine if you are
authorized to access them. The signals are then
reconverted into high-quality video and audio that
you can enjoy on your television. The telephone
connection is used by the digital satellite receiver to
report back to the service providers any purchase
activity.
A FIRST LOOK AT THE
DIRECTV DIGITAL
SATELLITE RECEIVER 1
The DIRECTV network

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DIRECTV System Components
There are three main components of your DIRECTV System. They are the satellite dish antenna, the
digital satellite receiver, and the remote control. Take a few minutes to read about each one.
The Satellite Dish Antenna
{ XE "Satellite antenna:components" }The satellite dish antenna is the component that receives the
digital signals. It must be mounted to a solid outdoor surface that
allows a clear view of the southern sky.
The large circular part is known as the reflector. At the end of a
tubular arm that is attached to the satellite dish antenna, there is a
low noise block (LNB). The mounting bracket and base make
adjustments easy during installation. Once the satellite dish antenna
has been properly positioned to point towards the satellites, you
should never need to adjust it again.
Satellite dish antennas will have either a single LNB or a dual LNB.
The single LNB has one connection, allowing use of a single digital
satellite receiver. The dual LNB has two connections, allowing use
of two digital satellite receivers, or more if you are using a multi-
switch.
The mounting bracket and base make adjustments easy during
installation. Once the satellite dish antenna has been properly
positioned to point toward the satellites, you should never need to
adjust it again.
The Digital Satellite Receiver
{ XE "Receiver:front panel" }This digital satellite receiver is one of the most compact available today.
Nearly every feature of the digital satellite receiver can be accessed from the front panel keys.
Your access card is located behind the door on the right side of the digital satellite receiver{ XE
"Access card" }{ XE "Receiver:door" }. This special card contains information about your
level of service and holds pay per view purchase activity. This card should not be removed
except to protect the digital satellite receiver from unauthorized use or to replace the card
when your service provider (DIRECTV or USSB) supplies a new one.
The power key ( ) is used to turn the digital satellite receiver on and off. The power
light (located in the center) will illuminate when the unit is on. Any off-air signal, such as
cable TV or local programming, connected to the IIIINN
NN FF FFRR RROO OOMM MM AA AANN NNTT TT jack is passed through to
the OO
OOUU UUTT TT TT TTOO OO TT TTVV VV jack when the digital satellite receiver power is off.
The information key ( ) is used to display descriptions of DIRECTV System programs
and channels on your TV screen.
The satellite dish antenna
The front of the digital satellite receiver
The DIRECTV System
Access Card

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At any time, pressing the program guide key ( ) will initiate the display of the on-screen guide,
where you can see a listing of all available programs, or will display the GUIDE MENU if pressed
while displaying a program guide.
The four directional keys, up ( ), down ( ), left ( ), and right ( ), are used to move the highlight
around the program guide and menus. They also provide access to the OneLine™ Guide when menus
aren’t displayed.
The select key ( ) is used to access a highlighted guide or menu item.
{ XE "Receiver:rear jacks" }{ XE "Hookup:rear jacks" }The rear of the digital satellite receiver has
numerous jacks for connection to your audio/video entertainment system. You will also find the power
cord permanently connected to the back.
The SS
SSAA AATT TTEE EELL LLLL LLIIIITT TTEE EE IIIINN NN F-type jack is for connecting the cable from your satellite dish antenna to the
digital satellite receiver. Be sure that you use RG-6 cable only.
The IIIINN
NN FF FFRR RROO OOMM MM AA AANN NNTT TT F-type jack is an input where you can connect the cable from an RF terrestrial
source such as an off-air antenna or cable TV service.
The OO
OOUU UUTT TT TT TTOO OO TT TTVV VV F-type jack is an RF output which you may connect to your TV or VCR (depending
on your entertainment system). Note that the CH3/CH4 switch on the upper left enables you to select
the channel for your TV on which the DIRECTV System programming appears.
The phono-type AUDIO output jacks, labeled and color coded (LL
LL is white, RR RR is red) to indicate left and
right, can be used for connection to your TV, VCR, or audio system. The phono-type composite
VV
VVIIIIDD DDEE EEOO OO output jack is color-coded yellow. You may use this jack for connection to your TV or VCR.
The multiple-pin SS
SS-- --VV VVIIIIDD DDEE EEOO OO jack is for high-quality output of DIRECTV System video. Use this jack
to achieve the clearest picture for your TV or VCR. Only newer high-end TVs, SVHS VCRs and Hi8
VCRs support S-video connections.
The standard RJ-11 modular PP
PPHH HHOO OONN NNEE EE JJ JJAA AACC CCKK KK is for connecting the digital satellite receiver to your
phone line. This phone connection is necessary to access certain program offerings from your service
providers. Any calls generated by the digital satellite receiver are toll free. The telephone line
connection will not normally interfere with your telephone operation. The digital satellite receiver will,
however, call a toll-free number briefly to report any pay per view programs that may have been
purchased.
The VV
VVCC CCRR RR CC CCOO OONN NNTT TTRR RROO OOLL LL mini-jack is for connecting the VCR control cable included with the system.
With this cable, the digital satellite receiver can interface with most popular brands of VCRs to record
selected programs automatically.
The Remote Control
The HRMC-5 remote control can control your DIRECTV System and most TV brands, as well as
VCRs and many other auxiliary devices such as cable boxes, amplifiers, and laser disc players.
The remote control uses an invisible infrared light to send signals to your components when you press
the keys. You must aim the remote control toward the component for it to receive the command.
The rear of the digital satellite receiver.