User manual RCA DTC-210

DIRECTV® HD Receiver User's Manual Model: DTC210 Changing Entertainment. Again. Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 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. 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. Remove any sales or promotional materials attached to the product. Do not stack the HD Receiver on top of a "hot component," such as an audio power amplifier. Warning: FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Note to Cable TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that 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 installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 1999 National Electrical Code. Refer to article 810, in particular to 810-1 and 810-15, for required grounding of the metal structure of the Dish Antenna. Refer also to the 810-2 which, by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This satellite receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your HD Receiver. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top and bottom. 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. Always be careful when using this product. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your HD Receiver. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately, or register online at rca.com. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. Product Information 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. These numbers are located on the product. Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 16. Caution: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. 1 Notices Attention: Telephone Line Interruption A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV® Pay Per View functionality and sports subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV® HD Receiver are toll free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds. Trademark and copyright statements DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Macrovision Information This equipment incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited HD receiver pay per view uses only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Program Recording Restrictions Programming may be taped for home viewing only. All other taping is expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be taped. An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your program provider for details. High definition broadcast copyright limitations Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. (Also, whenever possible you should connect both HD and SD interfaces to permit SD viewing of programs if HD viewing is restricted due to copyright restrictions.) Customer Support For DIRECTV® Programming For subscription information, or to resolve problems related to programming, call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) or visit the DIRECTV Web site (DIRECTV.com). For Installation To arrange for the installation of your DIRECTV HD Receiver, call the dealer from whom you purchased your system. For Hardware To resolve problems related to this DIRECTV HD Receiver, call RCA Customer Support at 1-888-901-4388. 2 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .....................................4 What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV® HD Receiver? ................................................. 4 Aspect ratio ....................................................................... 6 Dolby Digital 5.1 ............................................................... 7 Chapter 5: Using the Menu System ................51 Using the Menu System ................................................. 51 Exiting a Screen ........................................................ 51 Main Menu items ............................................................ 51 Program Guide ................................................................ 52 Profiles ............................................................................. 52 Editing user profile names ....................................... 53 Editing channel lists.................................................. 53 Setting rating limits.................................................. 54 Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases ........ 56 Setting a pay per view spending limit..................... 57 Setting the screen color and translucency .............. 57 Setting the current user profile ............................... 57 Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV® System....... 58 Reading your mail........................................................... 59 Purchases ......................................................................... 59 Setting system preferences............................................ 59 Setting the language for on-screen Menus and Guides ..................................................................... 60 Setting the screen format ........................................ 60 Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box ................................................................. 61 Setting the closed caption options .......................... 61 Setting the default screen color and translucency............................................................ 62 Setting the default audio preference ..................... 62 Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers ..................................................... 63 Reviewing and controlling Caller ID........................ 64 Setting the Local Time options ................................ 65 Auto Resolution Detection ...................................... 65 Centering the DIRECTV HD Receiver's picture ........ 66 Installing a new Access Card .................................... 66 Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your HD Receiver.............. 66 Viewing information on automatic system upgrades..................................................... 66 Chapter 2: Connections & Setup .......................8 Things to Consider Before Making Connections ............ 8 Choose Your Connection .................................................. 9 Insert the Access Card....................................................... 9 Installing the batteries in the remote control .............. 10 Jacks and cables .............................................................. 10 Connection 1: DIRECTV HD Receiver + Monitor with DVI or RGB input jacks ....................................... 12 Connection 2: DIRECTV HD Receiver + Monitor with component video input jacks ............................ 14 Connection 3: DIRECTV HD Receiver + Analog TV/Monitor ..................................................... 16 Optional Connections ..................................................... 18 Turning on your receiver for the first time ................... 22 Upgrades ......................................................................... 27 Setting up local networks programming schedules..... 28 Activating your DIRECTV account.................................. 29 Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control ............30 Remote Control Buttons................................................. 30 Programming the Remote Control ................................ 32 Changing the RF Remote Control Code......................... 34 Code lists ......................................................................... 35 Chapter 4: Special Features .............................37 Getting info on the program you're watching ............. 37 The Channel Banner ................................................. 37 The Program Detail Screen ...................................... 38 Finding out what's on: the Program Guides ................. 39 Setting the default guide style ................................ 40 Using the Surf Guide ................................................ 40 Using the Grid Guide................................................ 41 Using the Logo Guide............................................... 44 Scheduling program reminders and recording timers . 47 Pay per view programs................................................... 48 Choosing an alternate audio format for a program .... 50 Changing the User setting ............................................. 50 Chapter 6: Additional Information .................67 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 67 Front panel controls and lights ...................................... 69 Back Panel Switches and Input/Output Jacks ............... 70 FCC Customer Information ............................................. 72 DIRECTV HD Receiver Specifications.............................. 73 Limited Warranty ............................................................ 74 Accessory Information.................................................... 76 Index ................................................................................ 77 3 Notices 1: Introduction Chapter What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV® HD Receiver? Your HD (High-Definition) Receiver lets you receive television programs from a wide range of sources, and display them on virtually any TV or monitor. Using the AIR IN, SATELLITE IN, and CABLE IN jacks on the back of the HD Receiver, you can receive television programs from: · HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV® programming via digital satellites (through the SATELLITE IN jack). · Local off-air analog television broadcasts (NTSC), and local off-air digital broadcasts (ATSC) (through the AIR IN jack). · Unscrambled analog cable TV services for unscrambled cable programming (through the CABLE IN jack). To view cable TV or DIRECTV programming, programming subscriptions are also required. Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV The following list shows the differences between the types of signals your HD Receiver can decode. Analog TV ­ NTSC Analog TV is the TV you're probably most familiar with. Most of the TV broadcasts you receive via a standard off-air antenna or from your local cable company are analog TV broadcasts. NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) refers to the group that first established the standards used for conventional analog television broadcasts and TV equipment. Digital TV ­ ATSC Digital television (sometimes called DTV) is a newer method of broadcasting TV signals that delivers higher quality audio and video. Digital TV is broadcast in two sets of formats, SDTV and HDTV. ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) has been working to establish the standards for digital television broadcasts and digital television equipment -- including both SDTV and HDTV. SDTV SDTV is a digital TV format that provides a high quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on standard TV sets (see more on resolutions on the next page). HDTV HDTV is a digital TV format that provides the highest quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on computer monitors and HDTV-ready TV displays. What equipment is required to view HDTV programming? To view HDTV programming, you'll need a television set or HD monitor in addition to your HD Receiver. For access to DIRECTV High-Definition programming, you'll need a triple LNB Multi-Satellite antenna, along with a DIRECTV HD Receiver and an HD monitor. To receive analog and digital off-air television broadcasts, you'll need an off-air antenna (reception may vary based on geographic location). To receive cable TV programming, you'll need a cable TV connection (provided by your local cable TV service provider). 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Resolution and interlacing Two of the elements that determine the quality of a TV picture are resolution and interlacing. · Resolution: For TV equipment and broadcasts, resolution is defined by the number of horizontal lines displayed to make up each frame of a video image. The more lines of resolution used to draw each frame of video, the more detailed and sharp the picture will be. Standard TV resolution uses 480 horizontal lines to make up each frame of video. HDTV uses either 720 lines or 1080 lines to make each video frame. · Interlacing: When TVs display video, they display a new video frame at a rate that is faster than your eye can see (from 24 to 60 frames per second, depending on the TV and broadcast). Interlacing refers to whether each of those frames contains all of the lines of video for each frame or every other line. Interlaced signals take every other line from 2 frames of video (each lasting 1/60th of a second), and combine them into one frame lasting 1/30th of a second. In non-interlaced video, (referred to as progressive scan video), video frames are displayed every 1/60th of a second containing all of the lines of video information for each frame. The specifications for video resolutions are usually stated by giving the number of horizontal lines, followed by either the letter i, for interlaced video, or p for progressive scan video. Most standard TV broadcasts are 480i (480 lines of interlaced video resolution). Some DVDs and non-HDTV digital TV broadcasts use 480p. The ATSC specification for HDTV broadcasts and equipment requires either 1080i or 720p. Video output options The DIRECTV® HD Receiver is able to receive broadcasts in any of the resolutions mentioned above. It can also display programs on TVs or monitors capable of displaying any of those resolutions. To set up your HD Receiver to handle the combinations of incoming video formats and TV display capabilities, set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch on the front panel (see page 69 for more information) to match the highest resolution your TV or monitor is capable of displaying. (If you're not sure about your TV's resolution, see your TV's manual for this specification.) The HD Receiver will then do the appropriate conversion from input signal format to display format. The table below details the results you get with each combination of input signal format and TV display format. For 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i signals With the RESOLUTION SELECT switch set to: 1080i 720p 480p/i The Component, RGB and DVI jacks will output: 1080i 720p 480p The Video Out, TV Out and S-Video jacks will output: 480i 480i 480i Note for DVI Output users: If you've used the DVI output to connect the HD Receiver to your monitor, you can use the Auto Resolution feature to get the best resolution supported by your monitor automatically, without having to set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch (see page 65 for instructions on turning Auto Resolution on). The Auto Resolution feature may not work with all monitors. Continues on next page... Chapter 1 5 Introduction For example, if you have a standard-resolution TV, you would set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch to 480p/i. Then programs received by the DIRECTV® HD Receiver at any resolution would be converted to a resolution of 480p or 480i for display on your television. This information can also help you decide how to connect your TV and VCR to the HD Receiver. For example, if you have a High-Definition TV capable of displaying 1080i, and a standard VCR, you would want to use the COMPONENT, RGB or DVI jacks (whichever your TV accepts) to connect the HD Receiver to your TV. You would then use a VIDEO output jack to connect your VCR. This will provide each component with the highest quality video signal it is capable of using. Note: If you connect your TV to the VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT, or TV OUT jack, and you view a high-definition program with the HD Receiver's RESOLUTION SELECT switch set to either 720p or 1080i, the picture will be slightly cropped at the top and bottom (the very top and bottom edges of the image will not appear on the TV screen). To avoid this problem, set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch to the 480p/i position if your TV is connected to one of the composite video outputs. Also, since the RGB, COMPONENT and DVI jacks do not output the 480i video format, do not connect a standard definition TV capable of displaying only 480i video to the RGB, COMPONENT or DVI jacks. If you use the DVI jack, for the best access to high-definition programming, connect the DVI/HDCP output to the corresponding DVI/HDCP input on your High-Definition Television (HDTV) or HDTV Monitor that supports Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) technology. Aspect ratio In addition to resolution and interlacing, HDTV is also defined by the aspect ratio of its broadcasts. Aspect ratio means the ratio of the screen's width to its height. For analog TV and SDTV, the aspect ratio is 4 units wide by 3 units high (usually written 4:3). This is the familiar shape of conventional TVs -- slightly wider than they are tall. For HDTV broadcasts, the aspect ratio is 16:9 (nearly twice as wide as it is tall), like the shape of movies shown in theaters. This makes HDTV an ideal format for broadcasting and viewing movies on a TV. What happens if you are watching a nearly square-shaped 4:3 broadcast on a rectangular 16:9 TV, or vice-versa? Your HD Receiver allows you to choose from a variety of screen formats to help you deal with those scenarios. 4:3 TVs showing 16:9 programs For a standard 4:3 TV showing a widescreen program, the program is too wide to fit on the screen. Your HD Receiver gives you 3 ways to fix the problem: Source Signal 4:3 4:3 Monitor Format Options Letterbox Not available Full Zoom Not available Letterbox Shrinks a 16:9 image so that it fits on a 4:3 screen in its entirety and in its original aspect ratio. The top and bottom of the screen are empty. Full Stretches a 16:9 image vertically so that it fits on a 4:3 screen in its entirety and fills the entire 4:3 screen. The horizontal scale of the image remains the same. Zoom The 16:9 image is shown unaltered, but the left and right portions of the image are cropped (or cut). 16:9 Note: 4:3 broadcasts are automatically shown in the Full format on 4:3 monitors. 6 Chapter 1 Introduction 16:9 TVs showing 4:3 programs For a wide-screen 16:9 TV, a standard 4:3 TV program is too tall to fit on the screen. The DIRECTV® HD Receiver gives you 3 ways to fix the problem: Source Signal 4:3 16:9 Monitor Format Options Pillar box Full Zoom Pillar box For 4:3 broadcasts, this setting places the image in the middle of the screen with empty panels on either side. This setting is not available for 16:9 broadcasts. Full For 4:3 broadcasts, this setting stretches the image horizontally so that it fits on a 16:9 screen in its entirety and fills the entire 16:9 screen. The vertical scale of the image remains the same. For 16:9 broadcasts, this setting displays the image in its original format and aspect ratio. Zoom The 4:3 image is magnified so that it fills the screen horizontally. The top and bottom of the image are cropped (or cut). This setting is not available for 16:9 broadcasts. Note: You can also use the FORMAT button on your remote control to switch between the available screen formats. 16:9 Not available Not available Note: You can set the color of the horizontal or vertical bars displayed for Letter box and Pillar box screen formats to either black or gray. See Chapter 61 for details. Dolby Digital 5.1 Just as the ATSC has specified 1080i or 720p as the video formats required for HDTV, it has also specified Dolby Digital 5.1 as the recommended audio format. Dolby Digital 5.1 provides 5 discrete channels of digital audio information for use by A/ V receivers capable of decoding the 5.1 channel signal. The audio signals are broken into left-front, center, right-front, leftrear, right-rear and a low-frequency effects channel (designed for subwoofers). The result when connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup is a home theater experience that provides much of the dynamic range, 360-degree imaging, and sonic excitement of a real theater. Not all Digital TV programming is broadcast using Dolby Digital 5.1. For DIRECTV® programming, you can see which programs are broadcast using this high-quality audio standard by checking the Info Banners and Program Guides for the Dolby Digital icon ( ). To take full advantage of the Dolby Digital 5.1 capabilities of your HD Receiver, you will need a Dolby Digital 5.1 compatible A/V receiver connected to the HD Receiver through the DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) jack or the DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) jack. Chapter 1 7 Chapter 2: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Making Connections Before you begin connecting your components to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver, please note the following important safety and setup tips. Protect your components from power surges · Always turn off and unplug your HD Receiver, TV, and any other components before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables. Position all cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference · · · · After connecting the components, please run the audio/video cables along the side of the TV set, rather than straight down the back of the TV. Make sure that all cables are plugged or screwed tightly into their jacks. Please make sure that all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Whenever possible, route audio and video cables away from power cords. Protect your components from overheating · · · · Do not block ventilation holes in the top of the HD Receiver, or any other components. Make sure to position the components so that air can circulate freely. If you are positioning the components in a stand or rack, make sure to allow for proper ventilation. Do not stack components. If you have a stereo amplifier or receiver as a system component, please place it on the top shelf or top rack so that hot air rising from it will not flow around other components. Make strong connections · Make sure you securely connect cables when making connections. When a tight fit makes a secure connection difficult, you can sometimes make it easier by gently twisting the cable-end while pushing it onto the jack. (Important: never twist S-Video or Optical Digital Audio cables -- they have specially shaped ends that must be correctly oriented before connecting.) Avoid cable damage · Never kink, bend, or twist optical digital audio cables; doing so might break the fragile optical fibers they contain, rendering them unable to carry a signal. 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection How you connect your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to your TV or monitor depends on the jacks available on your TV or monitor. Please use the following chart to determine which kind of connection you should use based on the kind of input jacks your TV or monitor offers. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your HD Receiver. For more information about the relationship between jacks, cables and the quality of the signal you see on your monitor or TV, see the section on jacks and cables, starting on the next page. If your monitor/TV has: · DVI-HDTV input · RGB input Use this connection: CONNECTION 1 (see pages 12 and 13) CONNECTION 2 (see pages 14 and 15) CONNECTION 3 (see pages 16 and 17) Cables needed: · Audio (one pair, RCA) AND · DVI-HDTV or RGB · Audio (one pair, RCA) AND · Component Video · Audio (one pair, RCA) AND · S-Video or Composite Video · Component video inputs Analog inputs only ­ · S-Video input · Composite video input Pages 18 and 19 have instructions for optional connections between the HD Receiver and a VCR or digital audio receiver. Page 20 has instructions for setting up the RF remote and RF remote antenna that came with your HD Receiver. Pages 20 and 21 have instructions for setting up the HD Receiver to control your VCR (if you've connected one to your HD Receiver). Pages 10 and 11 offer a general overview of the jacks on the HD Receiver's back panel. Insert the Access Card In order to view DIRECTV® programming, you need to insert the access card into your receiver. For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box. 1. The ACCESS CARD slot is behind a flip-down door on the right side of the front panel of the HD receiver. To open this door, push firmly on the top right part of the door to unlatch it. Then, gently pull the door out and down. The front panel door will flip down. Push here to unlatch the door 2. 3. Locate the ACCESS CARD slot. Insert the access card. Make sure the side with the bar code is facing down, and the arrow is pointing away from you. Close the flip-down door. 4. The access card should only be removed when replacing the card with a new one provided by DIRECTV or your program provider. Chapter 2 9 Connections & Setup Installing the batteries in the remote control Follow these steps whenever you need to change the batteries in your DIRECTV® HD Receiver's remote control. 1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment. 2. 3. 4. Insert batteries in the battery compartment, matching the + and ­ end of each battery. Replace the cover. Test the remote control to make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly. Press the DIRECTV button and make sure the button lights up. If it does not light up, check the orientation of the batteries. Note: When replacing old batteries, you may need to reprogram the remote control to operate other components. Avoid pressing any of the remote control buttons while you're replacing old batteries. If you press a remote control button while replacing batteries, you will need to reprogram the remote control to operate other components. Jacks and cables The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV® HD Receiver. RF jacks and coaxial cable The OUT TO TV RF jack on the HD Receiver uses a coaxial cable to connect to your TV or VCR. This jack provides monaural sound and a good TV picture. An RF jack is also used for standard analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) TV antenna connection (AIR IN), for a cable TV service connection (CABLE IN), and using an RG-6 coaxial cable, for the satellite dish (SATELLITE IN) input connection. Audio/Video out jacks and cables (RCA-type) Audio/Video jacks and cables provide stereo sound and a better TV picture than RF jacks and cables. Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to a TV, VCR, or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier. The VIDEO output jacks provide a basic quality composite video signal using RCA-type cables. (Maximum resolution via this jack is 480i.) The AUDIO jacks can be used to connect the HD Receiver to an A/ V receiver. The audio/video jacks on the back of the receiver and the audio/video cable connectors are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). Telephone jack and cord The PHONE jack and the included telephone cord connect your HD Receiver to a phone line. If your home does not have RJ-11 type phone jacks, please contact your phone company to get one installed. A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV® Pay Per View functionality and DIRECTV® sports subscriptions. Any calls generated by the HD Receiver are toll-free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds. S-Video jack and cable S-Video cables and jacks are used to connect to TVs, VCRs, and other video components equipped with S-Video input jacks. S-Video connections provide a high-quality TV picture (better than RCA-type A/V jacks and cables). S-Video connectors must be correctly aligned before you can plug in the cable. Maximum resolution via this jack is 480i. (This cable carries the video signal only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.) Component video jacks and cables Component video cables and jacks (labelled "Y PR PB") are used to connect the HD Receiver to TVs, VCRs, and A/V receivers equipped with component video input jacks. Component video connections provide a TV picture superior to S-Video connections. Component video jacks use 3 RCA-type cables to carry the signal. This connection is capable of displaying Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. (Component video cables carry video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.) 10 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup DVI jack and cable Using the DVI jack and a digital DVI cable, your HD Receiver can provide the unconverted digital signal from digital off-air, analog cable, or DIRECTV® programming directly to A/V components that are capable of decoding the digital video information. The DVI jack uses HDCP content protection to allow you to view HD programming that has been encoded using the HDCP protection system. For the best access to HD programming at the highest available resolution, connect this to a HDTV that supports HDCP technology. (DVI cables carry video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.) RGB OUT jack and cable (cable not included) Uses a computer-standard 15-pin VGA video connection. Each main video color ­ Red, Green, and Blue ­ uses a separate pin; and other pins are used to carry vertical and horizontal syncing signals. Using the RGB OUT jack and an RGB cable, you can connect your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to components equipped with RGB input jacks (computer monitors, for example). The RGB Out jack can carry any of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. (This cable carries video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.) Optical digital audio jack and cable (cable not included) Optical digital jacks and cables use light to send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped to receive and interpret this data. The jacks and cables must be aligned before you plug in the cable. These jacks and cables may also be covered by protective caps which you must remove before making connections. Coaxial digital audio jack and cable (cable not included) Coaxial digital audio jacks and cables send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped with coaxial digital audio input jacks. VCR CONTROL jack and cable The VCR control jack and cable allow your HD Receiver to send signals to your VCR's remote sensor, giving you the ability to program your VCR to tape programs for you using simple on-screen controls. IR IN (cable not included) This jack is for connecting a wired remote control system, which is primarily for professional installers. If you're using the remote that was included with your TV, don't plug anything into this jack. RF antenna and RF ANT jack Connecting the RF remote antenna to the RF ANT jack allows your remote control to communicate with your HD Receiver even when you do not have line-ofsight to the receiver's front panel remote sensor. Chapter 2 11 Connections & Setup 2 1 4 3 6 7 5b ­ OR ­ 5a Connection 1: DIRECTV HD Receiver + Monitor with DVI or RGB input jacks 1. Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver. Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the SATELLITE IN jack on the HD Receiver. 2. (Optional) Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver. Use a coaxial cable (usually included with an off-air antenna) to connect an off-air antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver. 3. Connect a cable signal (if available) to the HD Receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet to the CABLE IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver. 4. Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver. Connect one end of the supplied phone cord to an RJ11-type modular telephone wall jack (the most common type of phone jack). Connect the other end to the PHONE jack on the back of the HD Receiver. 5. Connect the video from the HD Receiver to your monitor ­ match your monitor's input jacks: a. Best Connection: DVI-HDCP Connect a DVI-HDCP cable (not supplied) to the DVI with HDCP OUT jack on the back of the HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI input on the back of your monitor. Note: Not all monitors with a DVI input support DVI-HDTV or DVI-HDCP signals. Check the user's manual that came with your monitor to see if it supports DVI-HDTV or DVI-HDCP signals. ­ OR ­ b. Very Good Connection: RGB Connect an RGB cable (not supplied) to the RGB OUT jack on the back of the HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the cable to the RGB input on the back of your monitor. 12 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup 6. Connect the audio from the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to your monitor. Connect a pair of RCA-type cables to the AUDIO jacks on the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connect the other ends of the cables to the audio input jacks on the back of your TV, monitor (shown on the previous page) or audio receiver (not shown). Make sure you match the Left (white) output with the Left input and the Right (red) output with the Right input. See page 19 for instructions on how to connect a digital audio receiver to your HD Receiver. 7. Set the DTV OUTPUT switch on the HD Receiver to the DVI/RGB setting. 8. Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch on the front panel. The RESOLUTION SELECT switch is behind a flip-down door on the right side of the front panel of the HD receiver. To open this door, push firmly on the top right part of the door to unlatch it. Then, gently pull the door out and down. The front panel door will flip down. Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch to the resolution setting that looks the best on your monitor or TV (see Chapter 1 for more information on resolutions). Note: See your monitor or TV user's guide for information regarding its native video resolution. The RESOLUTION SELECT switch Close the flip-down door. To watch the DIRECTV HD Receiver on your monitor or TV: For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVs: Press TV on the remote control that came with your HD Receiver. Then press the WHO·INPUT button on the remote until you see the signal from the HD Receiver on your TV or monitor. For brands other than 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 TV's remote control, the HD Receiver's remote control or on the front of the TV (see the box below) finding it through the TV's menu system tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number (see the box below) going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV (see the box below) Video Line Input Variations Button/switch on the TV VIDEO SIGNAL VID 1 VID 2 TV/VIDEO S-VID S-VIDEO Button on the TV Remote VID 1 LINE VID VIDEO TV/VIDEO S-VID INPUT SOURCE AUX Channel # 00 90 91 92 VID 1 VID 2 The box to the left lists of some of the different ways manufacturers label the video input channel. Once you've found the video input channel you want, press the DIRECTV button on the HD Receiver's remote and use the number buttons to tune the HD Receiver to the desired channel. Go to page 18 Chapter 2 13 Connections & Setup 2 1 3 6 4 7 5 Connection 2: DIRECTV HD Receiver + Monitor with component video input jacks 1. Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver. Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the SATELLITE IN jack on the HD Receiver. 2. (Optional) Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver. Use a coaxial cable (usually included with an off-air antenna) to connect an off-air antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver. 3. Connect a cable signal (if available) to the HD Receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet to the CABLE IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver. 4. Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver. Connect one end of the supplied phone cord to an RJ11-type modular telephone wall jack (the most common type of phone jack). Connect the other end to the PHONE jack on the back of the HD Receiver. 5. Connect the component video output jacks from the HD Receiver to your monitor's component video input jacks. Connect the ends of the component video cables to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks on the HD Receiver. Connect the other ends of the component video cables to the corresponding input jacks on the back of the TV or monitor. Note: Make sure you connect jacks corresponding to their labels. For example, the PR output on the HD Receiver should be connected to the PR input on the monitor, the PB output to the PB input, and the Y output to Y input. Make sure you use video-grade video cables. 14 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup 6. Connect the audio from the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to your monitor. Connect a pair of RCA-type cables to the AUDIO jacks in the COMPONENT VIDEO section of the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connect the other ends of the cables to the audio input jacks on the back of your TV, monitor (shown on the previous page) or audio receiver (not shown). Make sure you match the Left (white) output with the Left input and the Right (red) output with the Right input. See page 19 for instructions on how to connect a digital audio receiver to your HD Receiver. 7. Set the DTV OUTPUT switch on the HD Receiver to the Y PB PR setting. 8. Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch on the front panel. The RESOLUTION SELECT switch is behind a flip-down door on the right side of the front panel of the HD receiver. To open this door, push firmly on the top right part of the door to unlatch it. Then, gently pull the door out and down. The front panel door will flip down. Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch to the resolution setting that looks the best on your monitor or TV (see Chapter 1 for more information on resolutions). Note: See your monitor or TV user's guide for information regarding its native video resolution. The RESOLUTION SELECT switch Close the flip-down door. To watch the DIRECTV HD Receiver on your monitor or TV: For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVs: Press TV on the remote control that came with your HD Receiver. Then press the WHO·INPUT button on the remote until you see the signal from the HD Receiver on your TV or monitor. For brands other than 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 TV's remote control, the HD Receiver's remote control or on the front of the TV (see the box below) finding it through the TV's menu system tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number (see the box below) going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV (see the box below) Video Line Input Variations Button/switch on the TV VIDEO SIGNAL VID 1 VID 2 TV/VIDEO S-VID S-VIDEO Button on the TV Remote VID 1 LINE VID VIDEO TV/VIDEO S-VID INPUT SOURCE AUX Channel # 00 90 91 92 VID 1 VID 2 The box to the left lists of some of the different ways manufacturers label the video input channel. Once you've found the video input channel you want, press the DIRECTV button on the HD Receiver's remote and use the number buttons to tune the HD Receiver to the desired channel. Go to page 18 Chapter 2 15 Connections & Setup 7 2 1 4 3 5b 6 5a 5c Connection 3: DIRECTV HD Receiver + Analog TV/Monitor 1. Connect the satellite signal to the HD Receiver. Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the SATELLITE IN jack on the HD Receiver. 2. (Optional) Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver. Use a coaxial cable (usually included with an off-air antenna) to connect an off-air antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver. 3. Connect a cable signal (if available) to the HD Receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet to the CABLE IN jack on the back of your HD Receiver. 4. Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver. Connect one end of the supplied phone cord to an RJ11-type modular telephone wall jack (the most common type of phone jack). Connect the other end to the PHONE jack on the back of the HD Receiver. 5. Connect the video from the HD Receiver to your TV or monitor ­ match your TV or monitor's input jacks: a. Best Analog Connection: S-Video Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the cable to the S-Video input on the back of your monitor or TV. ­ OR ­ b. Good Analog Connection: Composite Video Connect a composite video cable to VIDEO jack number 1 on the back of the HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the cable to the composite video input on the back of your monitor or TV. ­ OR ­ c. Basic Analog Connection: Coaxial Cable Connect a coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the cable to the antenna input on the back of your monitor or TV. 16 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup 6. Connect the audio from the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to your monitor. Connect a pair of RCA-type cables to the AUDIO jacks on the back of your HD Receiver. Connect the other ends of the cables to the audio input jacks on the back of your TV, monitor (shown on the previous page) or audio receiver (not shown). Make sure you match the Left (white) output with the Left input and the Right (red) output with the Right input. See page 19 for instructions on how to connect a digital audio receiver to your HD Receiver. 7. If you used the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the HD Receiver to connect it to your TV, set the CH switch on the back of the HD Receiver to the channel you plan to use to watch HD Receiver programming (channel 3 or channel 4). 8. Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch on the front panel. The RESOLUTION SELECT switch is behind a flip-down door on the right side of the front panel of the HD receiver. To open this door, push firmly on the top right part of the door to unlatch it. Then, gently pull the door out and down. The front panel door will flip down. Locate the RESOLUTION SELECT switch. Set the RESOLUTION SELECT switch to 480p/i. Close the flip-down door. The RESOLUTION SELECT switch To watch the DIRECTV HD Receiver on your monitor or TV: For most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVs: Press TV on the remote control that came with your HD Receiver. Then press the WHO·INPUT button on the remote until you see the signal from the HD Receiver on your TV or monitor. Note: If you used the OUT TO TV jack to connect your HD Receiver to your TV, tune the TV to the channel you selected in step 7 above. For brands other than 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 TV's remote control, the HD Receiver's remote control or on the front of the TV (see the box below) finding it through the TV's menu system tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number (see the box below) going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV (see the box below) Video Line Input Variations Button/switch on the TV VIDEO SIGNAL VID 1 VID 2 TV/VIDEO S-VID S-VIDEO Button on the TV Remote VID 1 LINE VID VIDEO TV/VIDEO S-VID INPUT SOURCE AUX Channel # 00 90 91 92 VID 1 VID 2 The box to the left lists of some of the different ways manufacturers label the video input channel. Once you've found the video input channel you want, press the DIRECTV button on the HD Receiver's remote and use the number buttons to tune the HD Receiver to the desired channel. Go to page 18 Chapter 2 17 Connections & Setup Optional Connections Once you've connected the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to your TV or monitor, you can connect it to a VCR or a digital audio receiver. You can also connect a VCR controller, as well as an RF antenna for use with your remote control. The next four pages show you how to make these optional connections. Optional Connection 1: DIRECTV HD Receiver + VCR Cables: Audio/Video (2 sets) and Coaxial (2) DIRECTV HD Receiver 4 3 1 VCR 6 5 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect a coaxial cable to the HD Receiver's OUT TO TV jack. Connect the other end to the VCR's antenna input jack. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's antenna output and to the antenna or cable input jack on the TV. Connect a video cable to the VIDEO 2 output jack on the HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the video cable to the video input jack on the VCR. Connect one pair of audio (white and red) cables to the AUDIO 2 output jacks on the HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the pair to the audio input jacks on the VCR. Connect the video cable to the video input jack on the back of the TV and to the video output jack on the VCR. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the audio L and R audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the VCR. 18 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup Optional Connection 2: DIRECTV® HD Receiver + Digital Audio Receiver Cable: Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Use this connection to take advantage of Dolby Digital quality sound, when available. Your HD Receiver's digital output jacks can output digital audio signals in either PCM or Dolby Digital format (depending on your selection in the Sound setup menu; see Setting the Digital Audio Format at the bottom of this page for more information). These jacks are designed for connection to an external digital audio receiver/decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with Dolby Digital. If the digital audio output is connected to a receiver that cannot decode Dolby Digital signals, set the Digital Audio Output setting in the Sound menu to PCM (see Setting the Digital Audio Format at the bottom of this page for more information). Failure to do so could create a high noise level, causing damage to headphones, speakers, or your hearing. Making the Connection Connect one end of either an optical digital audio cable or a coaxial digital audio cable (you do not have to connect both) to the corresponding digital audio output jack on the HD Receiver, and to the corresponding digital audio input jack on a Dolby Digital or PCM-only receiver or decoder. Note: Your digital audio receiver back panel may not look exactly like the one pictured here. Setting the Digital Audio format After you connect your HD Receiver to your digital audio receiver/decoder, you must select Digital Audio Output from the Sound setup menu. To set the Digital Audio preference: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight SYSTEM SETUP (use the arrow buttons on your remote) and press SELECT. Highlight Preferences and press SELECT. Highlight Audio and press SELECT (the Audio menu appears). Highlight Digital Out and press SELECT (a list appears from which you can choose Dolby Digital or PCM audio formats). Select Dolby Digital if you've connected the HD Receiver to a Dolby Digitalcapable receiver/decoder. Select PCM if your digital audio receiver is not Dolby Digital capable. See your audio receiver's manual if you're not sure. 6. Highlight the format supported by your audio receiver and press SELECT. When you select a format, the Digital Out list disappears. Your selection appears in the Digital Out line of the Audio menu. Chapter 2 19 Connections & Setup Optional Connection 3: RF Remote Antenna Connection This connection allows your remote control to communicate with the DIRECTV® HD Receiver even when you do not have line-of-sight to the receiver's front panel remote sensor. Just as you would adjust a rabbit-ear antenna to get a better picture, your RF remote may need similar adjustments depending upon your environment. RF remote performance will be optimal when the receiving antenna is moved away from other electrical noise sources such as computers, VCRs, video games, etc., and the cables connecting these products. Note: The RF antenna can be connected to the satellite receiver using standard 75 ohm TV coaxial cable which will allow greater flexibility in positioning the antenna away from noise sources for best performance. Making the Connection Connect the RF remote antenna to the RF ANT jack on the back of your HD Receiver. Using Your Component Once you've made the RF remote antenna connection, you need to enable the RF remote in the HD Receiver's menu system. To enable the RF remote: 1. Press the MENU button on your remote control. 2. 3. 4. 5. Highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press SELECT. Highlight Installation and press SELECT. Highlight RF Remote Setup and press SELECT. Press the down arrow button on your remote control to highlight Enable, then press SELECT. If you have other RF remote controls, you may want to change the RF code to avoid conflicts. To change the RF code, see the instructions on page 34. Optional Connection 4: VCR Control (DIRECTV HD Receiver + VCR control cable + VCR) The VCR control cable allows your HD Receiver to program your VCR to record a TV program. By selecting a record option from the on-screen program guide, you can direct the VCR control cable to flash signals to the VCR's remote control sensor, programming the VCR to tape a TV program for you. Locating the VCR's Infrared Remote Control Sensor The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote control sensor on your VCR. Some VCRs have a label that identifies the remote control sensor, but 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 sensor, you can use the VCR's remote control to locate the VCR's sensor before affixing the VCR Controller cable. 20 Chapter 2 Connections & Setup To Find the VCR's Remote Control Sensor: 1. Hold the VCR's remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR. 2. Slowly move the remote control over the front of the VCR while repeatedly pressing the remote control's power button. 3. When your VCR turns on/off, you have located the remote control sensor. Note: To test the VCR controller's position, use a piece of vinyl tape to temporarily attach the VCR controller to the spot where you think the sensor is located. Then see Setting up the VCR Control below to see if the VCR Controller is positioned correctly.