Model: HIRD-E86 High Definition Receiver Platinum HD Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Trademarks and Copyrights--This manual is copyright © 1995-2000 by Hughes Network Systems. Software contained in the HD receiver and referenced in this manual is copyright © 1995-2000 by Hughes Network Systems. Some features are patent pending. WatchWord, PreSelect, TurboTune, AlphaTune, and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems. DIRECTV, DIRECTV HOME SERVICES, ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission. "NFL," the NFL Shield and "NFL SUNDAY TICKET" are registered trademarks of The National Football League and its affiliates. "NHL," the NHL Shield and "NHL CENTER ICE" are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. "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. 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 is a registered trademark of StarSight Telecast, Inc. StarSight features are 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--Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corporation. 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. Dolby Information--Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992­2000 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. 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. DIRECTV® Programming--Programming subject to change. You must be physically located in the U.S. to receive DIRECTV service. DIRECTV services not available outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). Satellite System Hardware and Installation--To arrange for professional installation of your satellite system, ask questions, or to resolve problems, please contact your dealer. If additional information is needed, please contact Hughes Customer Care Center toll free at 1-800-274-8995. Hughes Customer Care Center 1-800-274-8995 or e-mail us at hughestv@hns.com Subscriptions and Pay Per View 1-800-DIRECTV PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR WARRANTY System Model #:________________________ Receiver Model #: HIRD-E86 Receiver Serial #:________________________ Access Card #:________ ________ ________ LNB Serial #:___________________________ LNB Serial #:___________________________ Page ii Important Safety Instructions For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner's Manual before you attempt to install or use your satellite system. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it, if necessary. Heed Cautions--All cautions on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions--All operating and use instructions should be followed. THESE CAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS APPEAR ON THE BACK OF THE HD RECEIVER WARNING or CAUTION Double insulated systems are protected by additional board clearances and creepage, so that the unit will not be a safety hazard to the end-user. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 this symbol and the DANGER heading, strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid electric shock injury. THESE ALERTS APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD 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. Also do not stack the HD receiver on top of a "hot" component such as an audio power amplifier. Page iii Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 9) Page iv INSTALLATION Polarization--This HD receiver is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete 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 HD receiver 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. Power-Cord Protection--Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Overloading--Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Ventilation--Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. For electrical safety, power line operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing 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. Heat--Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Accessories--To avoid personal injury or damage to the HD receiver, do not place the HD 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 Hughes Network Systems as they may cause hazards. Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding--The 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 810­15, which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820­33, 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. Ground clamp Electric service equipment Ground clamps Coaxial cable Grounding block Coaxial cable Grounding conductor Power service grounding electrode EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN "RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT" Note: The HD receiver shall be grounded through the satellite/local antenna cable before plugging into the telephone jack, and it must remain grounded thereafter. Water and Moisture--Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Lightning--For added protection for this product, unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Unplug it from the wall outlet, disconnect the antenna and cable system, and disconnect it from the telephone line. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. 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 HD receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some pro ...