RCA DRD515RB User manual

SATELLITE RECEIVER
USER'S GUIDE

Safety Information
Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of
the receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to
allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could
impair performance or damage your receiver and other components.
Do not stack the receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an
audio power amplifier.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
The RF remote control complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) The RF remote
control may not cause harmful interference and; 2) The RF remote
control must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810 and in
particular article 810-15 of the National Electrical Code which covers
proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as
well as to article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code which specifies
that the satellite dish cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The
anticopy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust
your receiver. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top and
bottom.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and
various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes
since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A
non-abrasive, anti-static cleaner/polisher is recommended.
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates
“dangerous voltage” inside the
product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this receiver to
rain or moisture.
Cautions

Table of Contents
1
First Things First ................................................... 3
What is the Satellite System? ......................................................... 4
What’s in the Box ............................................................................ 5
Using This Manual........................................................................... 6
The Point and Select Method................................................... 7
Connecting Your Receiver to Your TV............................................ 8
Things to Know Before Connecting Components .................. 8
Jacks and Cables........................................................................ 9
Connecting the VCR Controller .................................................... 14
Ordering Programming ................................................................ 16
Program Guides .................................................. 17
Anatomy of a Program Guide ...................................................... 18
Anatomy of The Channel Banner.................................................19
Using the GUIDE Button ............................................................... 20
Getting Around in the Guides ...................................................... 20
Tuning to a Program............................................................... 21
The Other Program Guides........................................................... 21
Sorting the Guides ....................................................................... 23
The Menu System ............................................... 29
Using the Menu System ................................................................ 30
Exit and Help........................................................................... 30
Menu Descriptions .................................................................. 31
The Program Guide ....................................................................... 32
Anatomy of a Program Guide................................................ 32
The Mailbox ................................................................................... 33
How to tell when you have mail............................................ 33
Checking your mail ................................................................. 33
Pay-Per-View Programs ................................................................. 34
Purchasing and Previewing .................................................... 34
Tuning to a PPV Program ....................................................... 34
Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs......................... 35
Using the Attractions Guide................................................... 36
Using the Purchases Menu ..................................................... 37
Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase................ 37
Spending Limits....................................................................... 38
Timers Feature ............................................................................... 39
Profiles ........................................................................................... 41
Creating a Profile Channel List .............................................. 41
Setting the Ratings Limit........................................................ 42
Viewing Hours......................................................................... 43
Setting Up Spending Limits.................................................... 43

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StarSight-Licensed: The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed
under one or more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.; U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455;
5,151,789; 5,335,277: and 5,353,121.
Locking a User’s Profile...........................................................44
Locking the System .................................................................44
Choosing Your Profile.............................................................45
Options ..........................................................................................46
Look and Feel..........................................................................47
System Options ....................................................................... 47
Audio Language ..................................................................... 49
Dolby Digital ........................................................................... 49
Alternate Data ........................................................................49
The Dish Pointing Menu Screen ................................................... 50
Using the On-Screen Signal Meter........................................ 51
Home Control ................................................................................ 52
Fetch Menu....................................................................................54
Customize the Fetch Menu ....................................................54
Reference............................................................. 55
Parts of the System........................................................................56
World View.............................................................................. 56
Home View.............................................................................. 57
Controls and Buttons ....................................................................58
Front Panel Controls ...............................................................58
Back Panel Controls ................................................................ 59
Remote Control Buttons.........................................................60
Programming the Remote Control .............................................. 61
Programming the Remote to Control Your TV ..................... 62
Programming the Remote to Control Your VCR................... 62
Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices ...........63
Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device ....................63
Remote Codes ......................................................................... 64
Glossary ..........................................................................................66
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 68
Running the System Test...............................................................68
Appendix A: Warranty Information .................. 69
Appendix B: FCC Regulations ............................ 72
Appendix C: Accessories .................................... 73
Index.................................................................... 75

First Things First
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Read the First Two Chapters
The first two chapters of the manual introduce
you to your satellite system, and show you how to
use the on-screen guides and menus.
In First Things First, you’ll learn:
• how to use this manual
• how to use the menu system and guides
• different ways to connect the receiver to your TV
• how to connect the VCR controller
• how to order programming
Program Guides details the items and features
associated with the different guides.
The Rest Of The Manual
The rest of the book includes menu information,
reference information such as remote codes, a
glossary, and an index.
➣
First Things First
1
➣
The Menu System
Program Guides
➣
Reference
4
3
2
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Appendices
5
First Things First

First Things First
4
What is the Satellite System?
You’ve purchased the satellite system, so you already know a lot
of the great things it offers. You know that the system uses the
latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to
your home. And you know that the transmissions are digital, so
the quality of the picture and audio rivals that of laser discs and
CDs. You know the dish is small—18 inches wide—and that it
often can be installed in a matter of hours. (See the System
Installer Guide for specific information.)
Those are the some of the things you probably know about the
system. But what about the things you don’t know? For
instance...
•The system works like your TV. Pick up the remote and
push the SAT1 button. Press the Channel Up/Down buttons to
scan through the channels. Press the number keys to go
directly to a channel.
• There is an on-screen program guide. The program guide
is like a TV listing in the newspaper. It is designed to help you
select regular programs and pay-per-view events. You can
also sort the guide to list only specific types of programs. You
can select Sports, for example, and your guide will show
current and upcoming sports programs only. Or Movies. Or
News.
• There is the on-screen Menu System that allows you to
customize your system. You can set up your system, build
channel lists, preview coming attractions, set spending limits,
and receive mail from your program providers.
• There are three types of On-line Help to assist you in
learning how to use the system: Context-Sensitive Help (at
the bottom of most menu screens), Help buttons, and the
System Info menu.

First Things First
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What’s in the Box
The following items come with your receiver:
• Receiver (with access card inserted)
• Remote Control
• VCR Controller
ON/OFF
INFO
ANTENNA
MENU
SELECT
Receiver
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Remote Control
Installing Batteries In the Remote
Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your remote.
1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
2. Insert batteries as shown in the battery compartment,
matching the + and - end of each battery.
3. Replace the cover.
Programming the Remote
Depending on your equipment you may need to program the
remote to control other devices. Check out “Programming the
Remote” in the Reference section.
VCR Controller

First Things First
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Using This Manual
There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might
help you read it.
• Words that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a
button.
• The names of on-screen menu options are shown in italics.
Important Note about This User’s
Manual
This manual assumes that your system has been installed,
meaning:
1. The satellite dish antenna has been installed, correctly
pointed at the satellite, and connected to your receiver.
2. The receiver is connected to your television and to a
telephone line.
3. The access card is installed in your receiver.
Your access card has been matched to your receiver, and
should already be installed when you take the receiver out of
the packing box. The access card should only be taken out of
the receiver when you are issued a new card by your
programming providers.
4. The remote control has batteries and can be programmed to
control both your receiver and your TV (if your TV is remote-
controllable).
If your system has not been installed, refer to the satellite dish
Installer's Guide for information regarding proper installation.
Then, refer to the next section, Connecting Your Receiver to Your
TV. See your dealer for specific information regarding
professional installation or the purchase of a Self-Installer’s Kit.

First Things First
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The Point and Select Method
Point and Select is the two-step method you use to navigate
through the menu system and program guides. Once you know
how to point and select, you can explore the menus to learn
more about how your system works.
1. Point
You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front
panel. Pressing the arrow keys moves the on-screen highlight
to different items in the program guide and the menu
screens. Pressing an arrow once moves the highlight one
space in the direction of the arrow.
For example, to point down (that is, to move the highlight
toward the bottom of the screen), press the down arrow. To
point right, press the right arrow.
2. Select
Once you have pointed to an item on the screen, select it by
pressing the MENU•SELECT button on the remote or front
panel. Selecting an item tells the menu system to go ahead
and make the change you have indicated.
For example, the instructions in the User’s Manual might tell
you to Point to the Exit button and press MENU•SELECT.
Once you’ve got the hang of the Point and Select rule, you
can use any part of the system.
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ARROW KEYS
Don’t worry about getting stuck
inside a menu. Pressing the CLEAR
button on the remote takes you
out of the menu system and back
to the program you were
watching.

First Things First
8
Connecting Your Receiver to Your
TV
During the satellite dish installation, the receiver may have been
connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable for the system test.
Depending on what components you have, another connection
may provide better picture and audio quality. The following
sections provide cable and connection information to help you
decide what connection is best for you.
Things to Know Before Connecting
Components
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
• Connect all components before plugging any power cords
into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the receiver, TV and other components
before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back
panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect
your components.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away
from the audio/video cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded.
Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit.
Protect Your Components from Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components.
Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components
in a stand.
• Place an amplifier or receiver on the top shelf of the stand so
heated air rising from it will not flow around other
components.