User manual RCA DRD223RD

Important--Use These Remote Codes The codes on this sheet supersede the codes in the user's guide. Please refer to your user's guide for the instructions on how to program the remote using these codes. The remote is already programmed to operate most PROSCAN, RCA, and GE product. TV Abex ....................................................... 1172 Admiral ....................................... 1001, 1173 Adventura .............................................. 1174 Aiko ........................................................ 1016 Akai ......................................................... 1002 Alleron ................................................... 1046 Amtron .................................................. 1038 Anam National .......................... 1003, 1038 AOC 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176 Audiovox ............................................... 1038 Belcor ..................................................... 1004 Bell & Howell .................. 1001, 1083, 1162 Bradford ................................................. 1038 Brokwood ............................................. 1004 Candle ................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1174 Capehart ................................................ 1175 Celebrity ................................................ 1002 Centurion .............................................. 1009 Citizen ................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1016 ..................... 1038, 1105, 1171, 1174, 1177 Clairtone ............................................... 1176 Colortyme .................................. 1004, 1006 Concerto .................................... 1004, 1006 Contec/Cony ....... 1012, 1013, 1014, 1038, 1176 Craig ....................................................... 1038 Crown ......................................... 1038, 1171 Curtis Mathes ................. 1000, 1004, 1006 ................................ 1015, 1105, 1162, 1171 CXC ....................................................... 1038 Daewoo ................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016 ................................ 1017, 1018, 1127, 1171 Daytron ............................ 1004, 1006, 1171 Dimensia ................................................ 1000 Dumont ...................................... 1004, 1151 Dynatech ............................................... 1178 Electroband ................................ 1002, 1176 Electrohome .............................. 1003, 1004 .......................................... 1006, 1019, 1022 Emerson ..... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023 .......... 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029 .......... 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035 .......... 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1041, 1042 .......... 1043, 1044, 1046, 1047, 1123, 1124 .......... 1162, 1171, 1176, 1177, 1179, 1191 Envision ........................................ 1004, 1006 Fisher 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180 Fujitso ...................................................... 1046 Funai ............................................. 1038, 1046 Futuretec ................................................ 1038 GE ........................... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1006 ...................... 1022, 1052, 1054, 1055, 1087 ........... 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1181 Gibralter ...................................... 1004, 1151 Goldstar ...... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1019 1056, 1057, 1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172 Grundy .............................. 1038, 1046, 1171 Hallmark ...................................... 1004, 1006 Harvard ................................................... 1038 Hitachi .................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1013 ........... 1059, 1060, 1061, 1135, 1136, 1137 ........... 1138, 1139, 1140, 1141, 1142, 1143 ........... 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150, 1179 IMA .......................................................... 1038 Infinity ...................................................... 1062 Janeil ........................................................ 1174 JBL ............................................................ 1062 JCB ........................................................... 1002 JC Penny ..... 1000, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008 ........... 1022, 1052, 1054, 1058, 1063, 1064 1072, 1087, 1105, 1128, 1171, 1172, 1181 Jensen ........................................... 1004, 1006 JVC ............... 1012, 1013, 1054, 1060, 1065 1066, 1067, 1089, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182 Kawasho ........................... 1002, 1004, 1006 Kaypani .................................................... 1175 Kenwood .......................... 1004, 1006, 1019 Kloss Novabeam .. 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183 KTV ............. 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177 Loewe ...................................................... 1062 Logik ........................................................ 1083 Luxman ........................................ 1004, 1006 LXI .......................... 1000, 1006, 1049, 1062 ...................... 1071, 1072, 1073, 1162, 1181 Magnavox .......................... 1004, 1006, 1008 ...................... 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074 ........... 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1089, 1130 ........... 1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184 Majestic ................................................... 1083 Marants ................................................... 1062 Marantz .................. 1004, 1006, 1062, 1078 Megatron ..................................... 1006, 1059 MEI .......................................................... 1176 Memorex ... 1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162 MGA ...................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019 .................... 1022, 1051, 1079, 1080, 1082 Midland ...... 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181 Minutz .................................................... 1052 Mitsubishi .. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022 1051, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1125 Montgomery Ward .............................. 1083 Motorola ..................................... 1003, 1173 MTC 1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178 Multitech ..................................... 1038, 1178 Multivision ............................................. 1084 NAD ...................... 1006, 1071, 1072, 1185 NEC ............ 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089 Nikko ........................................... 1006, 1016 NTC ....................................................... 1016 Onwa ...................................................... 1038 Optimus ................................................. 1185 Optonica ..................................... 1095, 1173 Orion ........................................... 1035, 1191 Panasonic .............. 1003, 1054, 1062, 1170 Philco ..................... 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006 ..................... 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068 .......... 1069, 1074, 1075, 1077, 1183, 1184 Philips .................... 1003, 1004, 1008, 1012 ..................... 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074 .......... 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089 Pilot .............................................. 1004, 1171 Pioneer ............................. 1004, 1006, 1090 ................................ 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185 Portland ..... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171 Price Club .............................................. 1105 Prism ...................................................... 1054 PROSCAN ................................. 1000, 1181 Proton ........ 1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175 Pulsar ...................................................... 1151 Pulser ...................................................... 1004 Quasar .................. 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094 Radio Shack/Realistic .... 1000, 1004, 1006 1012, 1038, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172 RCA ....................... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005 .......... 1006, 1007, 1019, 1096, 1098, 1099 .......... 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1129, 1179 .......... 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190, 1198, 1199 Rhapsody ............................................... 1176 Runco ..................................................... 1151 Sampo .......... 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175 Samsung ...... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1015 ........... 1019, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1171, 1172 Samsux .................................................... 1171 Sansui ....................................................... 1191 Sanyo ...................... 1004, 1048, 1049, 1050 ........... 1080, 1107, 1108, 1162, 1180, 1189 Scotch ...................................................... 1006 Scott .................................. 1004, 1006, 1012 ................................. 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046 Sears ............ 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013, 1019 1046, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1066, 1071 1072, 1109, 1110, 1162, 1180, 1181, 1189 Sharp ........... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1029, 1095 ........... 1111, 1112, 1113, 1122, 1171, 1173 Shogun ..................................................... 1004 Signature ........................... 1001, 1083, 1115 Simpson .................................................. 1008 Sonic ........................................................ 1176 Sony ......................................................... 1002 Soundesign . 1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046 Squareview ............................................. 1189 SSS ................................................. 1004, 1038 Starlite ..................................................... 1038 Supre-macy ............................................ 1174 Supreme .................................................. 1002 Sylvania .............................. 1004, 1006, 1008 ........... 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161, 1183, 1184 Symphonic ........................ 1033, 1038, 1189 Tandy ....................................................... 1173 Tatung ........................................... 1003, 1178 Technics .................................................. 1054 Techwood ......................... 1004, 1006, 1054 Teknika .............................. 1004, 1005, 1006 ........... 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016, 1038, 1046 ........... 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170, 1171 Telecaption ............................................. 1117 TMK .............................................. 1004, 1006 Toshiba ................... 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089 ........... 1105, 1109, 1117, 1118, 1160, 1162 Totevision ............................................... 1171 Universal ...................................... 1052, 1087 Victor ........................................... 1066, 1182 Vidtech .............................. 1004, 1005, 1006 Viking ....................................................... 1174 Wards ......... 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, ........... 1019, 1024, 1033, 1046, 1052, 1062 ........... 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1083 .......... 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120, 1184 Yamaha ................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019 Zenith 1004, 1083, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154 Satellite Receivers Chapparal .................................... 5056, 5057 Drake ........................................... 5058, 5059 GE Satellite Receiver ................ 5000, 5001 General Instuments ........ 5060, 5061, 5062 Panasonic Satellite Receiver ............... 5075 Primestar DBS ....................................... 5076 Proscan Satellite Receiver ....... 5000, 5001 RCA Satellite Receiver ............. 5000, 5001 Realistic ................................................... 5063 Sony Satellite Receiver ........................ 5072 STS1 ......................................................... 5064 STS2 ......................................................... 5065 STS3 ......................................................... 5066 STS4 ......................................................... 5067 Toshiba .................................................... 5068 Toshiba Satellite Receiver ................... 5073 Uniden Satellite Receiver .................... 5069 Audio (RCA/Dimensia only) AM/FM .................................................... 4003 Aux .......................................................... 4004 Phono ...................................................... 4005 CD ........................................................... 4007 Tape ......................................................... 4006 Laserdisc Players ProScan ................................................... 2001 RCA ........................................................ 2001 CRK76 TOCOM 15430370 VCR Admiral ................................................... 2131 Adventura ............................................... 2026 Aiko ......................................................... 2027 Aiwa .............................................. 2002, 2026 Akai .................................... 2003, 2004, 2005 ...................... 2007, 2008, 2111, 2112, 2113 American High ...................................... 2021 Asha ......................................................... 2013 Audio Dynamics ......................... 2009, 2010 Audiovox ................................................ 2014 Bell & Howell ......................................... 2011 Beaumark ............................................... 2013 Broksonic .................................... 2012, 2025 Calix ........................................................ 2014 Candle ............................... 2013, 2014, 2015 ................................. 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Canon ................................ 2021, 2022, 2114 Capehart ...................................... 2020, 2110 Carver ..................................................... 2062 CCE .............................................. 2027, 2061 Citizen ............................... 2013, 2014, 2015 ..................... 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2027 Colortyme .............................................. 2009 Colt .......................................................... 2061 Craig ....................... 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061 Curtis-Mathes ...... 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013 ........... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115 Cybernex ................................................ 2013 Daewoo ............................ 2015, 2017, 2019 ...................... 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2110 Daytron ................................................... 2110 Dbx ............................................... 2009, 2010 Dimensia ................................................. 2000 Dynatech ..................................... 2002, 2026 Electrohome ............................... 2014, 2029 Electrophonic ........................................ 2014 Emerson ................. 2002, 2012, 2014, 2015 ........... 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2029, 2030 ........... 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044, 2045 2047, 2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130 Fisher ................................. 2011, 2023, 2048 ...................... 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2118 Fuji ................................................. 2021, 2119 Funai ............................................. 2002, 2026 Garrard ................................................... 2026 GE ...................................... 2000, 2001, 2013 ...................... 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120 Goldstar ...... 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121 Gradiente ............................................... 2026 Harley Davidson ................................... 2026 Harman Kardon .................................... 2009 Harwood ................................................ 2061 Headquarter .......................................... 2011 Hitachi ............................... 2002, 2055, 2056 ...................... 2057, 2107, 2111, 2120, 2122 HI-Q ........................................................ 2023 Instant Replay ........................................ 2021 JCI ............................................................ 2021 JC Penney ......................... 2009, 2010, 2011 ....................... 2013, 2014, 2021,2022, 2055 ........... 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118 Jensen ................................ 2055, 2056, 2111 JVC ..................................... 2009, 2010, 2011 ................................. 2018, 2058, 2111, 2123 Kenwood .......................... 2009, 2010, 2011 ...................... 2016, 2018, 2058, 2111, 2123 KLH ......................................................... 2061 Kodak ........................................... 2014, 2021 Lloyd ............................................. 2002, 2026 Logik ........................................................ 2061 LXI ........................................................... 2014 Magnavox .......................... 2021, 2022, 2062 ................................. 2063, 2104, 2108, 2124 Magnin ..................................................... 2013 Marantz .................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016 ...................... 2018, 2021, 2058, 2062, 2064 Marta ....................................................... 2014 Masushita ................................................ 2021 MEI ........................................................... 2021 Memorex .............. 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014 ...................... 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131 MGA .................................. 2029, 2065, 2113 MGN Technology .................................. 2013 Midland ................................................... 2053 Minolta .............................. 2055, 2056, 2107 Mitsubishi .............. 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065 ...................... 2066, 2067, 2069, 2070, 2071 ........... 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123 Montgomery Ward .................... 2075, 2131 Motorola ...................................... 2021, 2131 MTC .................................. 2002, 2013, 2026 Multitech ...................................... 2002, 2013 ................................. 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061 NEC ................................... 2009, 2010, 2011 ................................. 2016, 2018, 2058, 2064 ...................... 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123 Nikko ....................................................... 2014 Noblex .................................................... 2013 Olympus ................................................. 2021 Optimus ....................................... 2014, 2131 Optonica ................................................. 2096 Orion ..................................................... 2035 Panasonic ................................... 2021, 2022 ............................... 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127 Pentax ....... 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120 Pentex Research ................................. 2018 Philco .................... 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063 Philips ................... 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124 Pilot ........................................................ 2014 Pioneer ...... 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123 Portland ............... 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110 Proscan ...................................... 2000, 2001 Protec .................................................... 2061 Pulsar ..................................................... 2104 Quarter ................................................. 2011 Quartz ................................................... 2011 Quasar ............................ 2021, 2022, 2125 RCA ................................. 2000, 2001, 2003 ......... 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083 ......... 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089 ......... 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125 Radioshack/Realistic ................ 2002, 2011 .................... 2013, 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023 ......... 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131 Radix ...................................................... 2014 Randex .................................................. 2014 Ricoh ..................................................... 2128 Runco .................................................... 2104 Samsung ..................................... 2005, 2013 ............................... 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112 Sanky .......................................... 2104, 2131 Sansui .................... 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123 Sanyo ............................... 2011, 2013, 2023 Scott ..................... 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032 .................... 2035, 2038, 2065, 2093, 2116 Sears .......... 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118 Sharp ............................... 2002, 2017, 2029 ............................... 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131 Shintom ................ 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098 Shogun ................................................... 2013 Signature .................................... 2002, 2131 Singer ............................... 2021, 2061, 2128 Sony 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128 STS .............................................. 2021, 2107 Sylvania ............................ 2002, 2021, 2022 .................... 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124 Symphonic ................................. 2002, 2026 Tandy .......................................... 2002, 2011 Tashiko .................................................. 2014 Tatung ......................................... 2058, 2111 TEAC ......... 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111 Technics ..................................... 2021, 2109 Teknika ......................................... 2002, 2014 ................................. 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129 TMK ................................... 2013, 2024, 2047 Toshiba .............................. 2015, 2049, 2051 ................................. 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116 Totevision .................................... 2013, 2014 Unitech ................................................... 2013 Vector Research ... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016 Victor ...................................................... 2010 Video Concepts ......................... 2009, 2010 ............................................ 2015, 2016, 2113 Videosonic .............................................. 2013 Wards ..................... 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015 2021, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2131 XR-1000 ........................... 2021, 2026, 2061 Yamaha ......................................... 2009, 2010 ................................. 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111 Zenith .......... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128 Cable Boxes ABC ................................... 5002, 5003, 5004 ................................. 5005, 5006, 5009, 5053 Antronix ...................................... 5008, 5009 Archer .................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011 Cabletenna ............................................. 5008 Cableview ............................................... 5008 Century .................................................. 5011 Citizen ..................................................... 5011 Colour Voice ............................... 5012, 5013 Comtronics ................................. 5014, 5015 Contec .................................................... 5016 Eastern .................................................... 5017 Garrard ................................................... 5011 GC Electronics ...................................... 5009 Gemini ............................... 5018, 5019, 5049 General Instrument .............................. 5003 Hamlin ......... 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045 Hitachi ..................................................... 5003 Hytex ....................................................... 5002 Jasco ......................................................... 5011 Jerrold ............................... 5003, 5005, 5007 ...................... 5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053 Magnavox ................................................ 5025 Memorex ................................................ 5026 Movie Time ....................... 5002, 5027, 5028 NSC ................................... 5002, 5027, 5028 Oak .................................... 5002,5016, 5029 Panasonic ..................................... 5048, 5052 Paragon ................................................... 5026 Philips ................................ 5011, 5012, 5013 ...................... 5019, 5025, 5030, 5031, 5032 Pioneer ......................................... 5033, 5034 Pulsar ....................................................... 5026 RCA ................................... 5047, 5049, 5052 Realistic ........................................ 5009, 5049 Regal ............................................. 5022, 5035 Regency ................................................... 5017 Rembrandt ............................................. 5003 Runco ...................................................... 5026 Samsung ....................................... 5014, 5034 Scientific Atlanta ... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038 Signal ............................................. 5014, 5018 Signature ................................................. 5003 SL Marx ................................................... 5014 Sprucer ................................................... 5052 Starcom ............................. 5007, 5018, 5053 Stargate ........................................ 5014, 5018 Starquest ................................................. 5018 Tandy ....................................................... 5040 Teleview .................................................. 5014 Tocom ............................... 5004, 5023, 5041 Toshiba .................................................... 5026 Tusa .......................................................... 5018 TV86 ........................................................ 5027 Unika ................................. 5008, 5009, 5011 United Artists ........................................ 5002 United Cable ......................................... 5053 Universal ................ 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011 Videoway ................................................ 5044 Viewstar ................. 5015, 1025, 5027, 5040 Zenith ................................ 5026, 5050, 5051 CRK76 TOCOM 15430370 USER'S GUIDE satellitereceiversatellitereceive 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WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. Cautions 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. Your system may be equipped with an RF remote control. The RF remote control complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) The RF remote may not cause harmful interference and; 2) The RF remote must accept any interference recieved, 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. 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, 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. This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights measures. The anticopy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your receiver. Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes. 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, Note to Satellite Dish Installer: IMPORTANT NOTICE: Care and Cleaning: 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: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Setup and Connections ........................................ 3 Step 1: Unpack the System ............................................................. 4 Step 2: Connect Your Receiver to Your TV and Other Devices ..... 4 Things to Know Before Connecting Components .................. 4 Jacks and Cables ........................................................................ 5 Back of the Receiver ................................................................. 6 Basic Connection ....................................................................... 7 Advanced Connection .............................................................. 8 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 System ....................................... 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 1 Table of Contents 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 Unlocking the System ............................................................. 54 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 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. 2 Setup and Connections Getting Started This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your satellite 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 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 and how to program it to control other components. Program Guides details the items and features associated with the different guides. 1 2 3 4 5 Setup and Connections Using the Remote Program Guides The Menu System ¢ ¢ ¢ The Rest Of The Manual The rest of the book includes menu information, troubleshooting information--such as running a system test-- and an index. Tips & Troubleshooting ¢ 3 Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the System Make sure to locate the remote control and the VCR controller. Step 2: Connect Your Receiver to Your TV and Other Devices During the satellite dish antenna 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. Remote Control VCR Controller Receiver 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; 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. 4 Setup and Connections 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 satellite system. S-Video Jack and Cable The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your satellite system. This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio cables to connect the 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. S-Video Jack 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. Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The receiver audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the right (red) audio jack on the receiver. Audio/Video Jacks 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 receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your system is used to connect the RF jacks between the receiver and your TV's antenna input. RF Jack VCR Controller Jack and Cable The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the receiver's back panel. The other end of the cable affixes to your VCR's remote sensor. VCR Controller Jack 5 Setup and Connections Back of the Receiver The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on your receiver. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.). RF REMOTE If your system is equipped with an RF remote, this jack will be present. Use it to connect an optional RF antenna for RF remote signals. Connecting an antenna extends the remote's range. OUT TO TV Use to connect the receiver to your TV. However, if your TV has audio/ video jacks, you should use those jacks to get better picture and sound quality. IN FROM ANT Use to connect the system to an off-air antenna or cable TV signal. VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV has audio/video capability, use this jack to connect the receiver to your TV. You must also connect the AUDIO jacks. SATELLITE IN Use to connect the receiver to the satellite dish antenna. RF REMOTE R S-VIDEO OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT AUDIO VIDEO HOME CONTROL PHONE JACK SATELLITE IN L VCR CONTROL PHONE JACK Use to connect the receiver to a phone line. The system requires a phone line connection to periodically call out to program providers. VCR CONTROL Allows the receiver to control your VCR. AUDIO (R and L) Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV has audio/video capability, use these jacks to connect the receiver to your TV. You must also connect the VIDEO jack. S-VIDEO Provides the best picture quality. If your TV has S-VIDEO capability, use this jack along with the audio/ video jacks to connect the receiver to your TV. HOME CONTROL JACK Allows you to connect the system to accessories, such as the Home Control base module. 6 Setup and Connections How to View Your Components SATELLITE DISH CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA Basic Connection SATELLITE RECEIVER OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT To watch satellite programming with this connection, tune the TV to either channel 3 or 4. (The default is channel 3.) You may change the output channel to 4 by choosing Systems Options from the Main menu and selecting Output Channel.) To record satellite programming, tune the receiver to the desired channel and set your VCR to record on channel 3 or 4. To view VCR recordings, tune the TV to the VCR output channel (usually channel 3 or 4) and set your VCR to play. If your VCR is a brand other than RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, you may need to program the remote to control the VCR. See the next section, "Using the Remote." SATELLITE IN VCR CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover. TV IN 7 Setup and Connections How to View Your Components To watch satellite programming in this connection, tune the TV to the Video Input Channel. (To find your TV's Video Input Channel, follow Step 3 on the next page). Then tune the receiver to the desired channel. To record satellite programming, tune the receiver to the desired channel. Then set your VCR to record on channel 3 or 4. S-VIDEO Advanced Connection SATELLITE DISH CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA SATELLITE RECEIVER OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT R AUDIO L SATELLITE IN VIDEO VCR CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT To view VCR recordings, tune the TV to the VCR Output Channel (usually channel 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 program the remote to control the VCR. See the next section, "Using the Remote." OUT TO TV CAUTION TV Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover. IN R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO 8 Setup and Connections Step 3: Connect the VCR Controller In order for the receiver and VCR to communicate, you need to attach the VCR Controller to the back of the receiver. 1. 2. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the receiver. Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR. Back of Receiver RF REMOTE SATELLITE IN OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT R AUDIO VIDEO L VCR CONTROL HOME CONTROL PHONE JACK S-VIDEO Front of VCR REMOTE SENSOR VCR 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 others do not. If the IR sensor is labeled on your VCR, affix the VCR controller directly over the sensor. For VCRs that do not label the remote sensor, you need to use the VCR's remote to locate the sensor before affixing the VCR controller. 1. 2. 3. Hold the VCR's remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR. Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing the remote power button on and off. When your VCR turns off or on, you have located the sensor. To test the VCR controller, use a piece of clear tape to temporarily attach the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located, and then follow the steps described under "Selecting a VCR Type." Selecting a VCR Type You need to tell the receiver which VCR brand you are using. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the Main menu. Point to Options and press OK. Point to System Options and press OK. Point to Set VCR Type and press OK. 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, and then MENU. 9 Setup and Connections 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. The VCR codes are located in the "Using the Remote" section of this book. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using the correct code. If the VCR automatically stops, then you know that the receiver and the VCR are communicating. Some VCR brands may not be capable of being controlled by the receiver. 6. · 10 Setup and Connections 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 Video Input Channel to see the screens. Since there are so many brands and models of TVs, there are just as many ways to access a TV's Line Input Channel. Below are some things you can try. · If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press TV on the remote that came with your receiver. Then press the WHO·INPUT button on the remote. If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, consult your TV Owner's Manual. · If you cannot find your TV Owner's Manual, you will have to investigate. You might access the TV's Video Input Channel by: · · · · pressing a button on the remote 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 Below are lists of some of the different ways manufacturers label the Video Input Channel. Video Channel Variations Button/switch on the TV VIDEO SIGNAL VID 1 VID 2 S-VID S-VIDEO Button on the 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. 11 Setup and Connections Step 5: Interactive Setup If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test. If you need to run the interactive setup again, select Options from the Main menu, then select Interactive Setup. If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates, or run the signal strength meter, select Dish Pointing from the Main menu. 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. 1. 2. 3. Remove the cover from the battery compartment. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching the + and ­ end of each battery. Replace the cover. STEP 7: Plug in and Turn on the System 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 system, press the DIRECTV button on the remote 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. 12 Setup and Connections Step 8: Order Programming After you have installed your system, you should contact your service provider, DIRECTV or USSB, to receive programming. Programming with DIRECTV: Programming with USSB: Call 1-800-347-3288 Call 1-800-204-USSB 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: ___________________________________ 13 Using the Remote 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, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or ProSCAN component, you probably don't need to program it at all. 1 2 3 4 5 Setup and Connections Using the Remote Program Guides The Menu System Tips & Troubleshooting ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ 15 Using the Remote LED 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 receiver to turn it on and off. VCR Tells the remote to control the VCR. TV DVD Tells the remote to control the TV. Tells the remote to control the DVD player. Tells the remote to control the home control devices. HOUSE ICON LED Light which indicates programming mode when programming the remote. The LED on the front panel of the receiver flashes when you have mail. AUX Tells the remote to control other components, such as a cable box or laser disc player (on older remotes, this may be labelled "SAT2"). DIRECTV Tells the remote to control the satellite receiver (on older remotes, this may be labelled "SAT1"). MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume. SKIP This key is not used by the receiver. CHAN UP/DOWN Use to scan up and down through the channels in the current channel list. If you are in the program guide or menu system, use the CHAN UP/DOWN buttons to page up and down a screen at a time. You can also use the CHAN UP/DOWN buttons on the top of the 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 action you programmed it to take. GO BACK Moves you back and forth between your last two selected channels. In the menu system, returns you to the previous screen. GUIDE Brings up the on-screen program guide. Press the GUIDE button several times to toggle through the different types of guides. INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press again to get program details. ARROWS Use the navigation arrows to move the on-screen highlight up, down, left, or right. Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is also called "pointing." OK Selects a highlighted choice if you are already in the menu system. MENU Displays the Main menu. If you are already in the menu system, press OK or MENU to select a highlighted choice. 16 Using the Remote 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 signals to an off-air antenna or cable signal when using the OUT TO TV jack. TRANSPORT KEYS (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE) Use when controlling an auxillary device, such as a VCR or Laserdisc player. Note that the RECORD button is used to schedule a timer recording when using the Program Guide. OFF When in home control mode, turns off the selected device. DIM When in home control mode, dims the selected device. BRIGHT When in home control mode, brightens the selected device. ON When in home control mode, turns on the selected device. 17 Using the Remote 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 on-line menus. 1. Point You point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote. 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 Point to the Back button and press OK. 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. Programming the Remote Control The satellite 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 To determine whether the universal remote 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. 18 Using the Remote Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control each of the devices connected to your TV. If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your devices, press CLEAR until the LED turns off. 1. 2. Turn on the device you want to control (VCR, satellite receiver, etc.) Press and hold the device button you want to program (VCR, AUX, DIRECTV, etc.). While holding the device button, press and hold ON·OFF until the red light on the remote turns on, then release both buttons. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops flashing. At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the device you want to control does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes. Continue pressing PLAY until the device turns off or you have searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote cannot control that particular device. If the device you want to control does turn off: 1. 2. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the device turns back on. To finish, press and hold STOP until the red light on the remote turns off. This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown. Use the codes shown in this manual, or on the sheet packed with your remote. 3. Using Direct Entry 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn on the component to be programmed. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. Enter the code from the code list. Release the button, and then press ON·OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing the component button and then ON·OFF again. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the component responds to the remote commands. 6. 19 Using the Remote Using the Remote to Control a Device Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your devices. To operate the device: 1. 2. 3. Press the device button (TV, VCR, DIRECTV, DVD, or AUX) to set the remote to control the device. Press ON·OFF to turn the device on or off. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device. Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components (DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to control the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV. Using the Remote to Control a Second Receiver The remote can control two receivers. From the Main menu, select Options, then System Options, then Remote Setup. Have the AUX button control the second receiver, while the first receiver is controlled by the DIRECTV button. Changing the RF Remote Code If your system is equipped with an RF remote, the remote can control the receiver using both IR (Infrared) signals and RF (radio frequency) signals. IR signals require line-of-sight to the receiver's front panel remote sensor. RF signals can control the receiver from other parts of your house­even through walls. Occasionally, due to interference or other RF devices, you may need to change the remote and receiver RF code. Change the code in the System Options menu. 20 Using the Remote TV Codes A-Mark.......................................... 102 Admiral ................................. 005, 114 Akai ....................................... 002, 103 Amtron ......................................... 064 Anam ..................................... 104,105 Anam National ..................... 038, 106 AOC ............... 011, 019, 027, 088, 107 Bell & Howell ........................ 005, 013 Candle ........................... 011, 027, 033 Citizen ................... 011, 027, 033, 064 Colortyme ..................... 011, 027, 084 Concerto ............................... 011, 027 Contec/Cony . 036, 037, 040, 042, 064 Craig ............................................. 064 Curtis Mathes 000, 011, 015, 027, 037 CXC ............................................... 064 Daewoo ........ 011, 019, 027, 112, 116 Daytron ................................. 011, 027 Dimensia ....................................... 000 Electrohome ........ 006, 011, 014, 027, ...................................... 038, 061, 068 Emerson ...... 011, 026, 027, 028, 029, .............. 030, 031, 032, 037,042, 053, ............. 064, 065, 067, 075, 076, 078, .............................. 079, 094, 095, 096 Envision ................................ 011, 027 Fisher .................... 017, 021, 039, 041 Funai ............................................. 064 GE ......... 000, 008, 009, 011, 012, 027, .............. 038, 068, 086, 089, 091,116 Goldstar ....... 003, 004, 006, 011, 019, ...................................... 027, 037, 050 Hallmark ............................... 011, 027 Hitachi ......... 009, 011, 027, 036, 037, ............................. 040, 047, 048, 063, .............................. 080, 094, 097, 098 Infinity .......................................... 013 JBL ................................................. 013 Jensen ................................... 011, 027 JVC ....................... 012, 024, 036, 037, .............................. 040, 048, 051, 074 Kawasho ....................... 002, 011, 027 Kenwood .............. 006, 011, 014, 027 Kloss Novabeam ................... 035, 043 KTV ............................................... 078 Loewe ........................................... 013 Luxman ................................. 011, 027 LXI ......... 000, 013, 018, 021, 023, 054 Magnavox .... 006, 007, 010, 011, 013, ...................... 016, 027, 033,035, 043, .............................. 049, 066, 087, 089 Marants ........................................ 013 Marantz ................ 011, 013, 027, 069 Memorex ...................................... 005 MGA.. ........... 006, 011, 014, 019, 022, ...................... 027, 041, 056, 061, 068 Mitsubishi .... 006, 011, 014, 019, 022, .............................. 027, 041,055, 056, .............................. 061, 068, 108, 117 MTC ............................... 011, 019, 027 Multivision.................................... 081 NAD ...................................... 018, 023 NEC ....... 011, 014, 019, 027, 038, 084 Panasonic ...... 012, 013, 038, 086, 111 Penney . 000, 008, 011, 019, 027, 040, .............................. 068, 077, 086, 088 Philco ... 006, 007, 010, 011, 013, 016, .............. 019, 027,033, 035, 037, 038, ...................................... 043, 087, 089 Philips .......... 002, 006, 007, 010, 011, ...................... 013, 016, 033,035, 037, .............................. 038, 043, 066, 073 Pioneer . 011, 027, 045, 062, 093, 113 Portland ................ 011, 019, 027, 037 PROSCAN .......................................... 000 Proton ........... 011, 027, 037, 072, 118 Quasar .................. 012, 038, 092, 111 Radio Shack ......... 000, 021, 025, 036, .............................. 037, 059, 064, 078 RCA ...... 000, 006, 011, 019, 027, 034, ...... 038, 044, 046, 088, 100, 101, 109 Realistic ......................................... 021 Sampo ................................... 011, 027 Samsung .............. 006, 011, 014, 015, ................ 019, 027,036, 037, 077,110 Sanyo .... 017, 021, 039, 056, 057, 058 Scott .............................. 028, 037, 064 Sears ..... 000, 006, 011, 014, 017, 018, .............. 021, 023, 027,039, 040, 041, .............................. 051, 071, 083, 095 Sharp .... 011, 020, 025, 027, 037, 052, .............................. 053, 059, 060, 108 Signature ...................... 005, 094, 108 Sony .............................................. 002 Soundesign ................... 011, 027, 033 Sylvania ........ 006, 007, 010, 011, 013, ..................... 016, 027, 033, 035, 043, .............................. 049, 066, 087, 089 Symphonic .................... 064, 076, 115 Tatung .......................................... 038 Technics ........................................ 012 Techwood ............................. 011, 027 Teknika ................ 011, 019, 027, 033, .............................. 036, 037, 040, 066 Telecaption ................................... 090 TMK ...................................... 011, 027 Toshiba ................ 018, 021, 023, 040, .............................. 071, 077, 085, 090 Universal ............................... 008, 009 Victor ............................................ 051 Vidtech ................................. 019, 027 Wards ........... 000, 005, 006, 007, 008, ...................... 009, 010, 011, 013,019, ...................... 025, 027, 028,035, 043, ...................... 059, 066, 076, 082, 089 Yamaha ................. 006, 014, 019, 027 Zenith ........................... 001, 099, 114 Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes RCA ....................................... 033, 037 RCA (DVD Player) ......................... 078 Pioneer .................................. 033,033 PROSCAN ................................... 033,037 21 Using the Remote VCR Codes Admiral ................................. 006, 079 Aiwa .............................................. 015 Akai ....... 003, 017, 022, 023, 063, 066 Audio Dynamics ................... 014, 016 Bell & Howell ................................ 002 Broksonic ...................................... 010 Candle .................. 007, 009, 013, 044, ...................................... 045, 046, 052 Canon ................................... 008, 053 Capehart ....................................... 001 Citizen .................. 007, 009, 013, 044, ...................................... 045, 046, 052 Colortyme ..................................... 014 Craig ..................................... 007, 012 Curtis Mathes ...... 000, 007, 008, 014, .............. 015, 044, 046, 053, 064, 067 Daewoo ................ 013, 045, 052, 076 dbx ........................................ 014, 016 Dimensia ....................................... 000 Dynatech ...................................... 015 Electrohome ................................. 027 Emerson ....... 008, 009, 010, 013, 015, ..... 020, 023, 027, 034, 041, 042, 047, ...... 049, 057, 062, 065, 067, 068, 070 Fisher ................... 002, 012, 018, 019, ...................................... 043, 048, 058 Funai ............................................. 015 GE .......... 000, 007, 008, 032, 037, 053 Goldstar ................ 009, 014, 046, 060 Harman Kardon ........................... 014 Hitachi .................. 005, 015, 035, 036 Instant Replay .............................. 008 JCL ................................................. 008 JC Penney .... 002, 005, 007, 008, 014, ...................... 016, 030, 035, 051, 053 JVC ........ 002, 014, 016, 030, 046, 074 Kenwood ..................... 002, 014, 016, ...................................... 030, 044, 046 KLH ............................................... 073 Lloyd ............................................. 015 Logik ............................................. 031 Magnavox ............. 008, 029, 053, 056 Marantz ....... 002, 008, 014, 016, 029, .............................. 030, 044, 046, 061 Marta ............................................ 009 MEI ................................................ 008 Memorex .............. 008, 009, 012, 015 MGA ...................................... 004, 027 Midland ........................................ 032 Minolta ................................. 005, 035 Mitsubishi ..... 004, 005, 027, 035, 040 Montgomery Ward ...................... 006 MTC ....................................... 007, 015 Multitech .............. 007, 015, 031, 032 NEC .............. 002, 014, 016, 030, 044, .............................. 046, 059, 061, 064 Panasonic .............. 008, 053, 075, 077 Pentax ........................... 005, 035, 044 Pentex Research + ........................ 046 Philco .................... 008, 029, 053, 056 Philips ................................... 008, 029 Pioneer ......................... 005, 016, 050 Portland ........................ 044, 045, 052 PROSCAN .......................................... 000 Quartz ........................................... 002 Quasar .................................. 008, 053 RCA ...................... 000, 005, 007, 008, ...................... 028, 035, 037, 054, 069 Radio Shack/Realistic .. 002, 006, 008, ....... 009, 012,015, 019, 027, 043, 053 Samsung ....... 007, 013, 022, 032, 042 Sansui .................................... 016, 071 Sanyo .................................... 002, 012 Scott .............. 004, 013, 041, 049, 068 Sears ..................... 002, 005, 009, 012, ...................... 018, 019, 035, 043, 048 Sharp ............. 006, 024, 027, 039, 045 Shintom ................ 017, 026, 031, 055 Signature ...................................... 015 Sony .............................. 017, 026, 038 Sylvania ......... 008, 015, 029, 053, 056 Symphonic .................................... 015 Tandy .................................... 002, 015 Tashiko .......................................... 009 Tatung .......................................... 030 Teac ............................... 015, 030, 069 Technics ........................................ 008 Teknika ................. 008, 009, 015, 021 Toshiba ......... 005, 013, 019, 048, 049 Totevision ............................. 007, 009 TMK .............................................. 067 Unitech ......................................... 007 Vector Research ........... 014, 016, 044 Victor ............................................ 016 Video Concepts ............ 014, 016, 044 Videosonic .................................... 007 Wards ... 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 012, .............. 013, 015, 025, 027, 031, 035 Yamaha ......... 002, 014, 016, 030, 046 Zenith ........... 011, 017, 026, 072, 079 22 Using the Remote Cable Box Codes ABC ....................... 022, 046, 053, 054 Anvision ................................ 007, 008 Cablestar ............................... 007, 008 Diamond ....................................... 056 Eagle ..................................... 007, 008 Eastern Int. ................................... 002 General Instument ....................... 046 GI 400 ................... 004, 005, 015, 023, .............................. 024, 025, 030, 036 Hamlin .......... 003, 012, 013, 034, 048 Hitachi .......................... 037, 043, 046 Jerrold ... 004, 005, 015, 023,024, 025, ..... 030, 036, 045, 046, 047, 062, 065 Macom .................................. 037, 043 Magnavox ............ 007, 008, 019, 021, ...... 026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041 NSC................................................ 009 Oak ............................... 001, 016, 038 Oak Sigma .................................... 016 Panasonic .............. 003, 027, 039, 061 Philips .................. 007, 008, 019, 021, ...... 026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041 Pioneer ......................... 018, 020, 044 RCA ....................................... 000, 027 RCA (Satellite Reciever) ............... 066 Randtek ................................ 007, 008 Regal ............................. 003, 012, 013 Regency ................................ 002, 033 Samsung ....................................... 044 Sci. Atlanta ... 003, 022, 035, 063, 064 Signature ...................................... 046 Sony (Satellite Receiver) .............. 095 Sprucer .......................................... 027 Starcom ......................................... 046 Stargate 2000 ............................... 058 Sylvania ................................. 011, 059 Teknika ......................................... 006 Texscan ......................... 010, 011, 059 Tocom ........... 017, 021, 049, 050, 055 Unika ............................ 031, 032, 041 Universal ....................... 051, 052, 060 Viewstar ............... 007, 008, 019, 021, ...... 026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041 Warner Amex ............................... 044 Zenith ................... 014, 042, 057, 061 23 Program Guides What is a Program Guide? A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. There are several types of guides, each presenting the schedule in a different format. Using the program guide is easy as long as you remember the Point and Select rule. Point to items on the screen by pressing the arrow keys on the remote or front panel. Then, press OK to tune to that program. 1 2 3 4 5 Setup and Connections Using the Remote Program Guides The Menu System Tips & Troubleshooting ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ 25 Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the program guides. Program titles and information "Family" is one of five selectable Profiles Indicates current time Returns you to previous screen Help gives you more information Sort the guide by: Topics, Movies, or Sports Scrolls through the guide Takes you to the Main menu Displays more sorting options Searches guide for specific information Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title Shows all available programs Bringing Up the Program Guides You can access the program guides by pressing MENU on the remote and selecting Program Guide, or by using the GUIDE button on the remote. 26 Program Guides The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel, exit a guide, or press INFO on the remote. Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an item. On-screen icons represent frequently-used menu items. Some icons also change appearance to show the item's status. Some of the items you select in the guides can also be selected in the channel banner. Program titles and information "Family" is one of five selectable Profiles Takes you to the Main menu Locks and unlocks the system Sorts the guide alphabetically by title Cycles through the Alternate Audio choices Use Home Control or Data Port Read mail from program providers Searches guide for specific information Main menu icon When selected, will take you to the Main menu. Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed. Yellow Unlock icon A password has been entered to override family or profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed. Yellow Unlock icon with a "P" A password has been entered to override limits for the current program. After the program ends, limits are restored. Red Lock icon No limits can be accessed or changed. A password is required to override limits or access the system. AlphaSort icon When selected, allows you to sort program titles alphabetically. Highlighted Scout (binoculars) icon A Scout has found program information. Highlighted Mail icon Indicates a message in your mailbox. Home Control or Data Port icons The icon changes appearence depending on how the Home Control jack on the back panel is used. Alternate Audio icon audio choices. When selected, cycles through the alternate 27 Program Guides Using the GUIDE Button Each press of the GUIDE button takes you to an alternate type of program guide. The Grid Guide The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time-and-channel format. with the full title of the highlighted program at the top of the guide. The Detail Guide The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format, with program information for the highlighted program at the top of the guide. Detail Guide The SurfGuide The SurfGuide displays seven channels in a half-hour time-and-channel format. Pressing the right arrow button extends the SurfGuide up to two hours, in half-hour increments. Getting Around in the Guides This section describes how to change channels and move around the program guide. Grid Guide Point to Channels with the number keys (0-9) You can point quickly to any channel in the program guide by entering the channel number with the number keys (0-9). For example, to point to channel 228, press the numbers 2-2-8 on the remote. To point to channel 530, press 5-3-0. Scrolling Channel By Channel The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section--or page--of the total program guide. You can scroll to other sections using the arrows: point to other times with the left and right arrows; point to other channels with the up and down arrows. SurfGuide Scrolling Page By Page If you want to scroll up or down through the program guide faster, press the CHAN UP/DOWN buttons on the remote control. The highlight scrolls a page at a time. By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote. You can change the default guide from the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or SurfGuide. Select Options from the Main menu. Select Look and Feel, then set the Default Guide. 28 Program Guides Tuning to a Program To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide, point to the program and press OK. To see information about a program in the guide, press INFO. The Program Details screen appears and gives you several options. Then, you can select: · · · View Channel to tune to that channel Buy Program to purchase the program Other Times to see what other times the program is available. The program title is automatically entered and sorted in the AlphaSort control panel. The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select. 29 Program Guides Additional Program Guides Besides the Detail Guide, Grid Guide, and SurfGuide, there are a few more guides: the Channel Guide, the Logo Guide and the Attractions Guide. You can access these guides by selecting the Other Guides button at the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide. Other Guides button The Channel Guide Displays a channel's programming schedule in a channel-by-channel format. The Logo Guide Displays channel logos for the current user's profile. You can point to any program, then tune to that channel or get more information by pressing the OK or INFO buttons. Exiting A Program Guide There are three ways to exit a guide: · Point to a channel and press OK. · · Point to Back and press OK. Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote. 30 Program Guides The Attractions Guide Displays a list of channels that show coming attractions and special events information. The Other Guides button also lets you sort the guide by different variables, such as future times, user profile channel lists, and channel groups. You can then choose a guide format to view the program information. Select the Other Guides button. You can select multiple sort parameters. For example, you could sort the guide by pay-per-view movies that are available at a future time. Select Guide Data and use the arrow and OK buttons to choose the Guide Data group. Other Guides button Guide Data lets you see what's on in the future. 31 Program Guides Then, select PPV in the Channel Groups category. Channel Groups is another way to sort types of programming. Select Back, or press the GO BACK button on the remote to return to the previous guide. You can also choose another guide format from the category list. Sorting the Guides Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are several on-screen buttons that sort the guide in different ways. The Sorting buttons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide. 32 Program Guides Topics The Topics button sorts the guide according to the current user's preferences. Select the Topics button to sort the guide. The Topics button changes to the Topics Themes button. Press the Topics Themes button to edit the current user's themes preferences. These preferences are saved in each user's profile. Topics button Topics Themes button Checkmark the themes that interest you. Select the categories, and checkmark the themes you would like to appear when you select the Topics button in the guides. Programming that fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the guide when you sort by the Topics button. Movies Select the Movies button to list movies only. After selecting Movies, the Movies button changes to a Movies Themes button. Select the Movies Themes button to sort the guide to list specific types of movies, such as comedies or musicals. Movies button Movies Themes button Select a Movies Themes that interests you. 33 Program Guides Sports Select the Sports button to list sporting events only. After selecting Sports, the Sports button changes to a Sports Themes button. Select the Sports Themes button to sort the guide to list specific types of sports, such as basketball or soccer. Sports button Sports Themes button Select a Sports Theme that interests you. All The All button resets the guide to show all available topics, channels and listings for the current Profile. AlphaSort AlphaSort lists in alphabetical order all the program titles in the current guide. Select the AlphaSort button to search for specific program titles that are in the current program guide. Use the arrow button to highlight a character, then press OK. For example, to search for the program, Auto Racing, the first letter you should point to and select is "A". (Words like "The", "A" and "An" appear at the end of a title.) All titles that begin with "A" appear in the AlphaSort list. Next, enter the letter "U". All titles beginning with "AU" appear in the list. All button AlphaSort button 34 Program Guides AlphaSort searches for specific titles in the guide. Continue entering the specific title's letters until it appears in the AlphaSort list. If you enter the wrong letter, select either Backspace or Clear All. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the title you are looking for. Press the OK button to select it, or the INFO button to see more information. Only titles that are in the current program guide can be found by AlphaSort. Scout The Scout button lets you assign "Scouts" to search the guide for very specific program information, such as actors' names or program descriptions. Select the Scout button from the Program Guide to view the available scouts. Point to an available Scout, and select it. Select the Enter Text button to set up the information the Scout will look for in the program guide. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters. For example, if you are interested in National Basketball Association events, enter a common term you might see in program information, like "NBA." Scout button A checkmark next to the Scout means it is in use. A highlighted binocular icon means the Scout has found something. 35 Program Guides Select Enter Text to set up a Scout. If "NBA" appears within a program title or program description, the program will be included in the Scout Results program list. The Scout will search for information when the receiver is off. (This may take up to 30 minutes for a full guide search.) You can check a Scout's results by selecting a Scout button. Scouts look for specific program information. 36 Program Guides The Other Buttons Back Exits the guide and returns you to normal viewing on the current channel. Press OK to continue. Back button Help Brings up additional information about the guide. Press OK to continue. Help button Down Arrow The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide. Point to the down arrow, and then press OK to scroll down through the program guide. Arrow button The Main menu Brings up the system Main menu. Press OK to continue. Main menu button 37 The Menu System What's a Menu? The on-screen menu is a list of choices, just like a menu in a restaurant. And, just as a restaurant menu is divided into sections such as appetizers, entrees, and desserts, the onscreen menus are also separated into sections to help you find the information you need. 1 2 3 4 5 Setup and Connections Using the Remote ¢ ¢ Don't Forget Point and Select As with all of the on-screen displays, you use Point and Select to navigate. Program Guides The Menu System Tips & Troubleshooting ¢ ¢ 39 The Menu System Using the Menu System To bring up the Main menu, press MENU on the remote. Use the MENU button to bring up the Main menu, then use Point and Select to choose a menu option. Use point and select to choose an item from the Main menu. To use the menu system, you need to know the Point and Select rule: use the arrows on the remote to point to an item on the screen, and then press OK to select it. Back and Help There are Back and Help buttons at the top of most screens. Point to Back and press OK to leave that screen. Point to Help to see more information about that screen. Exiting a Screen There are three ways to exit a menu: · · · Point to Back and press OK. Press the CLEAR button on the remote control. The on-screen displays clear from the screen and you return to TV viewing. Press the GO BACK button on the remote. You return to the previous on-screen display or normal programming. Using Help All menus have a Help button. For example, selecting the Help button from the Main menu shows you information about using the Main menu screen. The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful information explaining one aspect of that menu. 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, and then OK. Context-Sensitive Help Most of the screens contain information to help you decide what to do next. If you get stuck, look for the help text. 40 The Menu System Menu Descriptions This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options. More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter. Program Guide Shows the on-screen programming schedules. Mailbox Use to read mail messages from your program providers. Purchases Use to review or cancel upcoming purchases, and to review past purchases. Timers Allows you to schedule the satellite receiver to tune to a specific channel at a specific time. Profiles Allows you to set ratings limits, spending limits, and viewing hours, as well as create favorite channel lists. Options Allows you to find out more about the receiver and remote, change how your system looks, run the system test, and install a new Access Card. Dish Pointing Use to find your dish pointing coordinates, and to access the on-screen signal strength meter. Home Control With the proper equipment, this feature lets you control certain devices and appliances in your house. Don't Be Afraid to Explore Once you've learned the basics, feel free to poke around the menu system--exploring is the best way to learn. The context-sensitive help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions for getting through any particular menu or control panel. Remember, press CLEAR at any time to leave the menu system and return to regular system viewing. Don't Forget About the CLEAR Button Press the CLEAR button on the remote to remove the on-screen menus and return to normal viewing. 41 The Menu System The Program Guide Selecting Program Guide brings up your default program guide: the Detail Guide, the Grid Guide, or the SurfGuide. Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the Detail Guide and the Grid Guide. Program titles and information "Family" is one of five selectable Profiles Indicates current time