USER'S GUIDE HDreceiverHDreceiverHDrecei verHDreceiverHDreceiverHDr eceiverHDreceiverHDreceiver HDreceiverHDreceiverHDrecei verHDreceiverHDreceiverHDr eceiverHDreceiverHDreceiver HDreceiverHDreceiverHDrecei verHDreceiverHDreceiverHDr eceiverHDreceiverHDreceiver HDreceiverHDreceiverHDrecei verHDreceiverHDreceiverHDr eceiverHDreceiverHDreceiver HDreceiverHDreceiverHDrecei verHDreceiverHDreceiverHDr eceiverHDreceiverHDreceiver HDreceiverHDreceiverHDrecei verHDreceiverHDreceiverHDr eceiverHDreceiverHDreceiver HDreceiverHDreceiverHDrecei verHDreceiverHDreceiverHDr eceiverHDreceiverHDreceiver HDreceiverHDreceiverHDrecei verHDrecei verH DreceiverH D receiverHD re ceiver H Drec ei verH D receiv er HDrec ei verHD r eceiver Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this HD receiver to rain or moisture. 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 important instructions accompanying the product. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. Cautions 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 and other components. Do not stack the HD 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. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Note to Satellite Dish Antenna Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810, and in particular Article 81015, 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 antenna 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 noncommercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your HD 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, anti-static cleaner/polisher is recommended. 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 product. Model No. Serial No. _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: Table Of Contents Welcome to High Definition ................................................ 4 Getting Started ................................................................................. 4 Setup and Connections .......................................................... 5 Step 1: Unpack the System .............................................................. 6 Step 2: Connect Your HD Receiver to Other Components ............. 6 Things to Know Before Connecting Components ................... 6 Jacks and Cables ......................................................................... 7 Front of the HD Receiver ........................................................... 8 Back of the HD Receiver ............................................................ 9 Basic Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor .................. 10 Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor .......... 11 Advanced Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor ......... 12 Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor .. 14 Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ............................. 17 Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System ........................................ 17 Step 5: Run Interactive Setup ........................................................ 17 Step 6: Select a Screen Format ...................................................... 17 Step 7: Connect the VCR Controller .............................................. 18 How to Locate the VCR's Remote Control Sensor .................. 18 How to Select a VCR Type ....................................................... 19 Step 8: Order Programming .......................................................... 20 Using the Remote ..................................................................... 21 Remote Control Buttons ................................................................ 22 Programming the Remote Control ............................................... 24 Remote Control Codes ................................................................... 25 Using the Remote to Control a Component ................................. 25 Basic Operation ....................................................................... 27 About The Channel Banner ........................................................... 28 Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Viewing .............................. 29 Changing Channels ........................................................................ 30 Using the Program Guides .................................................. 31 Bringing Up the Program Guides .................................................. 32 Anatomy of the TV Program Guide .............................................. 33 Anatomy of the DIRECTV Program Guide .................................... 34 1 Table Of Contents Tuning to a Program ...................................................................... 35 Getting Around in the Guides ....................................................... 35 Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................ 36 The Other Guides Icon ................................................................... 37 Exiting A Program Guide ............................................................... 38 Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide .................................. 38 The Other Icons .............................................................................. 42 Audio Controls and Timers ............................................... 43 Audio Controls ............................................................................... 44 Optical Output ......................................................................... 44 SAP (Second Audio Program) .................................................. 46 Audio Language ...................................................................... 46 Timers Feature ................................................................................ 47 Setting Up Timer Recordings ................................................... 47 Recording with Timer .............................................................. 47 Schedule a Timer with the RECORD Button ........................... 48 Using Profiles .......................................................................... 49 About Profiles ................................................................................. 50 The DIRECTV Setup ........................................................................ 50 Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List ......................................... 50 Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels .......................... 51 Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit ...................................... 51 Setting the DIRECTV Rating Limit ........................................... 52 The TV Setup .................................................................................. 53 Editing Channels in a TV List ................................................... 53 Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels .................................... 53 Setting the TV Rating ..................................................................... 54 The Rating Limit Screen ........................................................... 55 Blocking Age-Based Ratings .................................................... 56 Setting the Movie Rating ........................................................ 58 Blocking Unrated TV Shows .................................................... 59 Viewing Hours .......................................................................... 60 Choosing Your Profile .................................................................... 60 Locking and Unlocking a User Profile ........................................... 61 Locking the System ........................................................................ 62 Unlocking the System .............................................................. 62 2 Table Of Contents System Options and Preferences ...................................... 63 Changing the Signal Source .......................................................... 64 Changing the Signal Type .............................................................. 64 Channel Search ............................................................................... 65 Set VCR Type ................................................................................... 65 Mailbox ........................................................................................... 66 Purchases: Pay Per View Programs ................................................ 67 Setting the Time and Date ............................................................. 69 Choosing an Output Channel ........................................................ 70 Using the Preferences Menu ......................................................... 70 Color Scheme ........................................................................... 70 Translucency ............................................................................. 70 Default Guide ........................................................................... 70 Screen Format .......................................................................... 71 Caption Display ........................................................................ 71 Caption Mode .......................................................................... 72 Using Fetch ..................................................................................... 72 Getting Assistance .................................................................. 73 Running the Interactive Setup ...................................................... 74 Getting Antenna Information ....................................................... 75 Selecting Dish Type ......................................................................... 75 Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates ............................................ 76 Using the On-Screen Signal Meter .......................................... 77 Your New Access Card .................................................................... 78 Running the System Test ................................................................ 78 Reference .................................................................................... 79 Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 80 RCA High Definition (HD) Digital Receiver Limited Warranty ..... 82 FCC Registration Information ........................................................ 84 Accessory Information ................................................................... 86 Index .................... ...