RCA Digital Satellite Receiver User manual

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Cautions DonotstackelectroniccomponentsorotherobjectsontopoftheDigital
SatelliteReceiver.Theslotson topofthereceivermustbe leftuncoveredto
allowproperairflowtotheunit.Blockingtheairflowtotheunitcouldimpair
performanceordamageyourreceiverandothercomponents.
Donotstackthedigitalsatellitereceiverontopofa“hotcomponent”suchasan
audiopoweramplifier.
FCCRegulationsstatethat unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipmentmayvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperateit.
Yoursystem may beequippedwithanRFremotecontrol. The RF remotecontrol
complieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo
conditions:1)TheRF remote maynotcauseharmful interferenceand; 2) The
RFremote must acceptanyinterferencerecieved,includinginterferencethat
maycauseundesiredoperation.
NotetoCableTVInstaller: ThisreminderisprovidedtocallyourattentiontoArticle820-40oftheNational
ElectricalCode (Section 54of theCanadian Electrical Code, Part 1)which
providesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,inparticular,specifiesthatthe
cableground shallbeconnectedtothegroundingsystemof thebuildingas
closetothepointofcableentryaspractical.
Noteto SatelliteDishInstaller: ThisreminderisprovidedtocallyourattentiontoArticle810,andinparticular
Article810-15,of the National Electrical Code(whichcoversproperinstallation
andgroundingof televisionreceivingequipment) aswellastoArticle820-40,
whichspecifiesthatthe satellite dish antenna cablegroundshallbeconnected
tothegrounding system ofthebuildingasclosetothepointofcable entry as
practical.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Thisdeviceincorporatesananticopyprocesstechnologythat is protected by
U.S.patentsand other intellectual property rights measures.Theanticopy
processis licensed fornon-commercial,home use only.Reverse engineering or
disassemblyisprohibited.
CareandCleaning: Useasoftclothorthedustingattachmentof your vacuumcleanertodustyour
digitalsatellitereceiver.Removedustfrombothtopandbottomventilationholes.
Plasticsurfaces areeasily scratchedand canbe marredby alcoholand various
solvents.Avoidexcessive use ofoil-basedfurniturepolishessince the materials
usedin the cabinetwillaccumulatemoredust.Anon-abrasive,anti-static
cleaner/polisherisrecommended.
Safety Information
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model
numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the receiver.
Model No. ____________________________________________________
Serial No. ____________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________
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.
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this receiver to
rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

Table of Contents
1
Setup and Connections ........................................ 3
Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System .............................................. 4
Step 2: Connect Your Digital Satellite Receiver
to Your TV and Other Devices ..................................................... 4
Things to Know Before Connecting Components .................. 4
Jacks and Cables........................................................................5
Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver ...................................... 6
Basic Connection....................................................................... 7
Advanced Connection .............................................................. 9
Step 3: Connect the VCR Controller ...............................................9
Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor .............. 9
Selecting a VCR Type ................................................................9
Step 4: Find the Video Input Channel on Your TV ...................... 11
Step 5: Interactive Setup............................................................... 12
Step 6: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ............................ 12
Step 7: Plug in and Turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver .......... 12
Step 8: Order Programming ......................................................... 13
Using the Remote ............................................... 15
Remote Control Buttons ...............................................................16
The Point and Select Method .......................................................18
Programming the Remote Control .............................................. 18
TV Codes.................................................................................. 21
VCR Codes ............................................................................... 22
Cable Box Codes...................................................................... 23
Program Guides .................................................. 25
Bringing Up the Program Guides........................................... 26
Anatomy of a Program Guide ...................................................... 26
The Channel Banner...................................................................... 27
Using the GUIDE Button ............................................................... 28
Getting Around in the Guides...................................................... 28
Tuning to a Program ..................................................................... 29
Additional Program Guides ..........................................................30
Sorting the Guides ........................................................................ 32
The Menu System ............................................... 39
Using the Menu System ................................................................40
Back and Help ......................................................................... 40
Menu Descriptions .................................................................. 41
The Program Guide .......................................................................42
The Mailbox................................................................................... 43
How to Tell When you Have Mail ..........................................43
Checking Your Mail................................................................. 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.
Pay Per View Programs ................................................................. 44
Purchasing and Previewing .................................................... 44
Tuning to a PPV Program .......................................................44
Using the Purchases Menu ..................................................... 47
Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase................ 47
Spending Limits.......................................................................48
Timers Feature ............................................................................... 48
Profiles ........................................................................................... 50
Creating a Profile Channel List .............................................. 50
Setting the Ratings Limit........................................................ 51
Viewing Hours.........................................................................52
Setting Up Spending Limits.................................................... 52
Locking a User’s Profile........................................................... 53
Locking the System ................................................................. 53
Choosing Your Profile............................................................. 54
Options ..........................................................................................55
Look and Feel.......................................................................... 56
System Options .......................................................................57
Audio Language ..................................................................... 58
Alternate Data ........................................................................ 58
The Dish Pointing Menu Screen ...................................................59
Using the On-Screen Signal Meter........................................60
Home Control ................................................................................ 61
Edit Fetch Menu ............................................................................63
Customizing the Fetch Menu ................................................. 63
Customizing the FETCH Button..............................................64
Tips & Troubleshooting ...................................... 67
Appendix A: Warranty Information .................. 71
Appendix B: FCC Regulations ............................ 74
Appendix C: Accessories .................................... 75
Index.................................................................... 77

Setup and Connections
3
Getting Started
This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first
three sections of the manual introduce you to your DIRECTV
System and show you how to use the on-screen guides and
menus.
In Setup and Connections, you’ll learn:
• different ways to connect the digital satellite receiver to
your TV
• how to connect the VCR controller
• how to order programming
• how to program the remote control
Using the Remote defines the buttons of the remote control
and how to program it to control other components.
Program Guides details the items and features associated with
thedifferentguides.
The Rest Of The Manual
The rest of the book includes menu information,
troubleshooting information—such as running a system test—
and an index.
➣
Setup and Connections
1
➣
Program Guides
Using the Remote
➣
The Menu System
4
3
2
➣
Tips & Troubleshooting
5
Setup and Connections

Setup and Connections
4
Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System
Make sure to locate the remote control and the VCR controller.
Step 2: Connect Your Digital
Satellite Receiver to Your TV and
Other Devices
During the satellite dish antenna installation, the digital satellite
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 digital satellite 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; 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 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 that
heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.
Receiver
Remote Control VCR Controller

Setup and Connections
5
Jacks and Cables
Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make
connections. Note that not all cables come with your DIRECTV System.
S-Video Jack and Cable
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DIRECTV
System.
This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio
cables to connect the digital satellite receiver to your TV. Remember also
to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack
carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound
quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack.
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components.Thedigital satellite receiveraudio/videojacksare colorcoded
(yellowforvideo,redforrightaudio,andwhiteforleftaudio).IfyourTVhas
onlyoneinputforaudio(mono),connectittotheright(red)audiojackonthe
receiver.
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and are to
be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF
jacks on the digital satellite receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT
TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your DIRECTV System is used to
connect the RF jacks between the digital satellite receiver and your TV’s
antenna input.
VCR Controller Jack and Cable
The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the digital satellite
receiver’s back panel. The other end of the cable affixes to your VCR’s
remote sensor.
Audio/Video Jacks
VCR Controller Jack
RF Jack
S-Video Jack

Setup and Connections
6
Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on your
digital satellite receiver. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect
correspondingOUTPUTS andINPUTS (Videoto Video,Right Audio toRight
Audio,etc.).
SATELLITE
IN
OUT
TO
TV
RF REMOTE
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
R
L
AUDIO HOME
CONTROL
VCR
CONTROL
IN
FROM
ANT
PHONE JACK
PHONE JACK Use to
connectthedigital
satellitereceivertoa
phoneline.The
DIRECTV System
requiresaphoneline
connectionto
periodicallycalloutto
programproviders.
RF REMOTE If your
DIRECTV System is
equippedwithanRF
remote,thisjackwill
bepresent. Useit to
connectanoptional
RF antenna for RF
remotesignals.
Connectingan
antennaextendsthe
remote’srange.
VCR CONTROL
Allowsthedigital
satellitereceiverto
controlyour VCR.
HOME CONTROL JACK
Allowsyoutoconnectthe
system to accessories,
suchas theHome Control
basemodule.
S-VIDEO Providesthe
bestpicturequality.If
your TV has S-VIDEO
capability,use thisjack
alongwiththeaudio/
videojacksto connect
thedigitalsatellite
receivertoyour TV.
SATELLITE IN
Useto connect
thedigital
satellitereceiver
tothesatellite
dishantenna.
VIDEO Providesbetterpicture
qualitythan theOUT TOTVjack. If
yourTVhasaudio/video capability,
usethisjackto connectthedigital
satellitereceiverto yourTV.You
mustalsoconnect theAUDIO
jacks.
AUDIO (R and L) Provide
bettersoundqualitythanthe
OUT TO TV jack. If your TV
hasaudio/videocapability,
usethese jacks to connect
thedigitalsatellitereceiver
toyour TV.Youmust also
connect the VIDEO or S-
VIDEO jack.
IN FROM ANT Use to
connectthedigital
satellitereceivertoan
off-airantennaorcable
TV signal.
OUT TO TV Use to
connectthedigital
satellitereceiverto
yourTV.However,if
yourTV hasaudio/
videojacks, you
shoulduse those
jackstogetbetter
pictureandsound
quality.

Setup and Connections
7
How to View Your Components
To watch satellite programming with this
connection,tunetheTV toeitherchannel3 or4.
(Thedefault ischannel 3.)You maychange the
outputchannel to4 by choosingSystems
OptionsfromtheMainmenuandselecting
OutputChannel.)
Torecordsatelliteprogramming,tunethedigital
satellitereceiverto thedesiredchannel andset
yourVCR to recordon channel 3or 4.
To view VCRrecordings, tune theTV to the VCR
outputchannel(usually channel3 or4)and set
yourVCR to play. If yourVCR is a brandother
than RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, you may need to
programtheremote to controltheVCR. Seethe
nextsection,“UsingtheRemote.”
Basic Connection
SATELLITE IN IN
FROM
ANT
OUT
TO
TV
DIGITAL
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
VCR
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
IN
CH3
CH4
TV
SATELLITE
DISH
ANTENNA
CABLE OR
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the digital
satellite receiver. See Safety
Information, inside front cover.

Setup and Connections
8
How to View Your Components
Towatchsatelliteprogramminginthisconnection,
tunetheTVtotheVideoInputChannel.(Tofind
yourTV’s VideoInputChannel,follow Step3on
thenextpage).Thentunethedigitalsatellite
receivertothe desiredchannel.
Torecordsatelliteprogramming,tunethedigital
satellitereceiver tothedesired channel.Then set
yourVCR to recordon channel 3or 4.
Toview VCR recordings,tune the TV tothe VCR
OutputChannel(usuallychannel
3 or 4—CH3 or CH4 on the back of the VCR) and
set your VCR to play. If your VCR is a brand other
than RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, you may need to
programtheremote to controltheVCR. Seethe
nextsection,“UsingtheRemote.”
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the digital
satellite receiver. See Safety
Information, inside front cover.
Advanced Connection
SATELLITE IN IN
FROM
ANT S-VIDEO
VIDEO
R
L
AUDIO
OUT
TO
TV
DIGITAL
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
VCR
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
LR S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
IN
CH3
CH4
TV
SATELLITE
DISH
ANTENNA
CABLE OR
OFF-AIR ANTENNA

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Step 3: Connect the VCR Controller
In order for the digital satellite receiver and VCR to communicate, you
need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the digital satellite
receiver.
1. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of
thedigitalsatellitereceiver.
2. Affixtheotherendto theremotesensoron yourVCR.
Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote
Control Sensor
The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote
sensor on your VCR.
Some VCRs have a label that identifies the infrared remote sensor, and
othersdo not. If theIR sensor islabeled on your VCR,affixthe VCR
controllerdirectlyoverthesensor.
ForVCRs that do not labelthe remote sensor,you need to usethe VCR’s
remotetolocatethesensorbeforeaffixingtheVCRcontroller.
1. Holdthe VCR’sremotecontrolsothatitis touchingthefront
of the VCR.
2. Slowlymove theremoteoverthe frontoftheVCRwhile pressingthe
remotepowerbuttononandoff.
3. Whenyour VCRturns offoron, youhave locatedthe sensor.
Totest theVCR controller,usea pieceofclear tapeto temporarilyattach
theVCRcontroller tothespot whereyouthink thesensoris located,and
thenfollowthe stepsdescribedunder “SelectingaVCR Type.”
Selecting a VCR Type
You need to tell the digital satellite receiver which VCR brand you are
using.
1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu.
2. Point to Options and press OK.
3. Point to System Options and press OK.
4. Point to Set VCR Type and press OK.
REMOTE SENSOR
VCR
Front of VCR
Back of Digital Satellite Receiver
SATELLITE IN OUT
TO
TV
RF REMOTE
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
R
L
AUDIO HOME CONTROL
VCR CONTROL
IN
FROM
ANT PHONE JACK
If the Main menu doesn’t appear when
you press MENU, the remote might not
be in satellite mode. Try pressing the
DIRECTV button on the remote control,
and then MENU.

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The Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a
code for your VCR.
5. Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR
brand.TheVCR codesare locatedin the“Usingthe Remote”section of
thisbook.
6. Followthe on-screeninstructionstoensure thatyouareusing the
correct code. If the VCR automatically stops, then you know that the
digital satellite receiver and the VCR are communicating.
• Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the
digital satellite receiver.

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Step 4: Find the Video Input
Channel on Your TV
Note: You do not have to complete this step if you used the basic
connection.
If you used the advanced connection, you must tune your TV to the
VideoInput Channelto see the screens.Since thereare so many
brands and models of TVs, there are just as many ways to access a
TV’sLine Input Channel. Below aresome thingsyou cantry.
• If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press TV on the remote
controlthatcamewithyourdigital satellitereceiver.Thenpressthe
WHO•INPUTbuttonontheremote.
• If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, consult your TV
Owner’s Manual.
IfyoucannotfindyourTV Owner’sManual,youwill havetoinvestigate.
Youmight access theTV’s VideoInputChannel by:
• pressing a button on the remote control
• finding it through the TV’s menu system
• tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number
• going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up
or down buttons on the TV.
Belowarelistsof someofthedifferentwaysmanufacturerslabelthe
VideoInput Channel.
VideoChannelVariations
Button/switch
ontheTV
VIDEO
SIGNAL
VID 1
VID 2
S-VID
S-VIDEO
Buttononthe
TV Remote
VID 1
LINE
VID
VIDEO
S-VID
INPUT
SOURCE
AUX
Channel#
00
90
91
92
VID 1
VID 2 Signal Flow
The decision to choose a Line Input
Channel or Video Input Channel should be
made with an understanding of Signal
Flow—the way the signal flows through
your components and ends up as a
picture on your TV screen.
To learn more about how signal flow
works, see the example in the
“Troubleshooting” section.

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Step 5: Interactive Setup
If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have already
usedtheinteractivesetuptofindthedishpointingcoordinates,acquire
andfine-tunethe signal,andrun asystemtest.
Ifyouneedtorunthe interactivesetupagain,selectOptionsfromthe
Mainmenu,thenselectInteractive Setup.
Ifyoujustwanttocheck yourdishpointingcoordinates,orrunthe signal
strengthmeter,selectDishPointingfromtheMainmenu.
Step 6: Place Batteries in the
Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your digital satellite receiver’s remote control.
1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching
the+and –end ofeachbattery.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 7: Plug in and Turn on the
Digital Satellite Receiver
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the
plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug
completely.
To turn on the digital satellite receiver, press the DIRECTV button on
the remote control or on the ON•OFF button on the front panel. If
your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the
remote to turn on the TV. If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or
PROSCAN, see the next section, Using the Remote, for details on how
to use the remote to control your TV.

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When you order programming, you need
to know your Access Card number. To get
the number, select Options from the Main
menu, then System Options, and then
select System Test.
Wait for the system to run all of its tests.
The Access Card number is displayed at
the end of the system test.
Write the Access Card number in the
space below for easy reference:
___________________________________
Step 8: Order Programming
After you have installed your DIRECTV System, you should contact your
service provider, DIRECTV or USSB, to receive programming.
Programming with DIRECTV: Call 1-800-347-3288
Programming with USSB: Call 1-800-204-USSB

Using the Remote
15
How to use your Universal Remote
This section defines the buttons of the remote and how to
program it to control other components.
The universal remote can be programmed to control most
brands of remote controllable VCRs, digital satellite
receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or
ProSCAN component, you probably don’t need to program
it at all.
➣
Setup and Connections
1
➣
Program Guides
➣
3
➣
Tips & Troubleshooting
5
Using the Remote
Using the Remote
2
The Menu System
4

Using the Remote
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Remote Control Buttons
ON•OFF Turns the device you are controlling on or off. You can also
use the power button on the top of the digital satellite receiver to turn
it on and off.
VCR Tells the remote to control the VCR.
TV Tells the remote to control the TV.
DVD Tells the remote to control the DVD player.
HOUSE ICON Tells the remote to control the home control devices.
LED Light which indicates programming mode when programming the
remote.TheLED onthefront panelof thereceiver flashes whenyou have
mail.
AUX Tellsthe remoteto control othercomponents, suchas acablebox or
laserdiscplayer (onolder remotes,this maybelabelled “SAT2”).
DIRECTV Tellsthe remotetocontrolthedigitalsatellitereceiver(onolder
remotes,thismaybe labelled“SAT1”).
MUTE Reducesthe TV’svolume to itsminimum level. Pressagain to
restorethevolume.
SKIP Thiskey isnot usedby thedigital satellitereceiver.
CHAN UP/DOWN Usetoscanup anddown throughthechannels inthe
currentchannellist. Ifyouare intheprogram guideormenu system,usethe
CHANUP/DOWN buttonsto pageup and downa screenat atime. Youcan
also use the CHAN UP/DOWN buttons on the top of the digital satellite
receiver to change the channel.
VOL UP/DOWN Adjusts the audio volume.
FETCH Either brings up the Fetch menu or tells the receiver to take the
actionyouprogrammedittotake.
GO BACK Movesyoubackand forthbetweenyour lasttwoselected
channels.In themenu system,returns youto theprevious screen.
GUIDE Bringsup theon-screen programguide. Pressthe GUIDEbutton
severaltimestotogglethroughthedifferenttypesofguides.
INFO Bringsup theon-screenchannel banner.Press againtoget program
details.
ARROWS Usethenavigationarrowsto movetheon-screenhighlight up,
down,left,orright.Usingthearrowstohighlight amenuitemisalsocalled
“pointing.”
OK Selectsa highlightedchoice ifyouare alreadyin themenu system.
MENU DisplaystheMain menu.If youarealready inthe menusystem,
pressOK orMENU to selecta highlightedchoice.
LED

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CLEAR Removes the on-screen displays and returns to normal viewing.
DIGIT KEYS (0 - 9) Use the digit keys to tune directly to a channel. If
you are in the menu system, use the digit keys to enter numbers for the
time, date, channel and passwords.
WHO•INPUT Press the WHO button one or more times to toggle
through your user profiles.
ANTENNA Lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite
signalsto anoff-airantennaor cablesignal whenusing theOUT TOTV jack.
TRANSPORT KEYS (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP,
PAUSE) Use when controlling anauxillary device, suchas a VCR or
Laserdiscplayer. Note thatthe RECORD button isused to schedulea timer
recordingwhenusingtheProgramGuide.
OFF Wheninhomecontrol mode,turnsofftheselected device.
DIM Wheninhomecontrolmode, dims theselecteddevice.
BRIGHT Wheninhome controlmode,brightens the selecteddevice.
ON Wheninhomecontrol mode,turnsonthe selecteddevice.

Using the Remote
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Programming the Remote Control
The DIRECTV System’s remote can be programmed to control most
brands of remote controllable TVs. The remote is programmed to
control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs. The remote needs to be
programmed to control other manufacturers’ brands.
Testing the Remote Control
To determine whether the universal remote control needs to be
programmed, turn a device on, such as a VCR, point the remote at the
VCR, and press the VCR button. Then press POWER or CH ^ (channel up)
or CH v (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote
commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed.
There are two ways to program the remote: automatic or direct entry.
The Point and Select Method
Point and Select is the two-step method you use to navigate through the
menusystemandprogram guides.Onceyou knowhowtopoint andselect,
youcanexplore theon-linemenus.
1. Point
You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote control.
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 OK button on the remote. 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
Pointtothe Backbutton andpress OK. Don’t worry about getting stuck inside a
menu. Pressing the CLEAR button on the
remote control takes you out of the menu
system and back to the program you
were watching.