O W N E R S M A N U A L Model: HIRD-B1 Trademarks and Copyrights-- Software contained in the receiver and this manual is copyright © 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 by Hughes Network Systems. Some features are patent pending. WatchWord, PreSelect, LogoBelt, TurboTune, and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems. DIRECTV and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a Hughes Electronics Company and are used with permission. USSB and USSB Entertainment Plus are registered trademarks of U. S. Satellite Broadcasting Company, Inc. NFL Sunday Ticket is a registered trademark of the NFL Enterprises, L.P. NBA League Pass is a trademark of NBA Properties, Inc. NHL Center Ice is a registered trademark of the National Hockey League. ESPN Full Court is a trademark of ESPN Enterprises, Inc. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of ESPN, Inc. MLB Extra Innings SM is an official service mark of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. All other trademarks and service arks are the property of their respective owners. This product is the subject of one or more U.S. or foreign patents pending. Disclaimer--Every effort has been made to ensure the 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. StarSight Information--StarSight ® features licensed 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. Macrovision Information--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 noncommercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Note on Recording Programming--Most 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. Satellite Programming--For subscription information, or to resolve problems related to satellite programming, call the service providers, including DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) and USSB at 1-800-204-USSB (8772). Hardware and Installation--To arrange for professional installation of 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 1-800-274-8995 Subscriptions and PPV 1-800-DIRECTV or 1-800-204-USSB PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR WARRANTY System Model #: HSYS- ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Receiver Model #: HIRD- B1 Receiver Serial #: ___________________________ Access Card #: __________ __________ __________ LNB Model #: _______________________________ LNB Serial #: ________________________________ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner's Manual before you attempt to install or use the DIRECTV System. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary. INSTALLATION Polarization--This product is 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. Power Sources--Operate this 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 dealer or local power company. Ventilation--Do not block the ventilation slots and 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. Accessories--To avoid personal injury or damage to the 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. Attachments--Do not use attachments unless recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding--The outdoor antenna used to receive satellite signals and the cable used to connect the 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 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 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. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN "RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT" Water and Moisture--Do not use this product near water or moisture. Television Antenna Information--Installing an 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. Power Lines--Extreme care must be taken when 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. Cleaning--Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Object and Liquid Entry--Never push objects of any kind into this 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 product. SERVICE Servicing--Do not attempt to service this 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. Conditions Requiring Service--Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service 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 product or it has been exposed to water. If the 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 product to its normal operation. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. THESE ALERTS APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL WARNING For your own safety, follow these important safety rules: · · · Perform as many functions as possible on the ground. Do not install the antenna on a rainy or windy day. If you start to drop the 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 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 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 antenna to be grounded. Grounding the antenna helps protect against damage caused by static voltage buildup. Grounding can also protect against voltage surges created by nearby lightning strikes. · · Replacement Parts--When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify that the replacements being used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacement parts specified by the product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check--Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the product is in safe operating condition. · THESE ARE DEFINITIONS FOR ALERTS USED IN THIS MANUAL WARNING or CAUTION Where you see this alert symbol and the WARNING or CAUTION heading, strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury. DANGER Electric shock hazard: Where you see these symbol and the DANGER heading, strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid electric shock injury FEDERAL COMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission (FCC)--The system complies 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 antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. · not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service. 3. The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures; i ...