DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Published by DTV-MD-0058 (Rev. 1.1.a) November 17, 2005 DIRECTV PROPRIETARY This document contains proprietary information and except with written permission of DIRECTV such information shall not be published and this document shall not be duplicated or distributed, in whole or part.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer REVISION HISTORY Revision 1.0 1.1 1.1.a Date of Issue September 1, 2005 October 19, 2005 November 17, 2005 DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.a Author D. K. J. G. J. G. Scope Initial version Updated formating Fixed 155200 typo and USB 2.0 default data rate in Table 3.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Table of Contents Section 1 Page Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 6 1.1 Disclaimer...................................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 Scope .........................................................................................................................
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 6 7 5.4 GetCommandVersion (0x84) ..................................................................................................... 20 5.5 GetCurrentChannel (0x87)........................................................................................................ 20 5.6 GetSignalQuality (0x90)............................................................................................................. 21 5.7 GetCurrentTime (0x91) ............
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Table of Figures Figure 1. Low-Speed Data Port Pin Assignment Diagram ............................................................ 9 Figure 2. Orientation of the RJ22 (4 way/4 position) Jack ............................................................ 9 Figure 3. Bit Timing Diagram ...................................................................................................... 10 Figure 4. Service Command Parser Flowchart..............................
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 1 Introduction 1.1 Disclaimer DIRECTV makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, that use of the technologies described in this specification will not infringe patents, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights of third parties. Nothing in this specification should be construed as granting permission to use any of the technologies described.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 2 Set-top box Front Panel Shortcut Keys The following shortcut key combinations are implemented by pressing the front panel keys simultaneously. The shortcut keys may not work if user interface graphics are on the screen instead of video. Table 2 shows which shortcut keys are supported by each model. Table 1: Shortcut Keys Combinations Key Combination Action ACTIVE and UP Access the System Setup: System Info & Test screen.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 3 Data Port Connectors Table 3 shows what type of connector and data rate the STB data port has. Table 3: Type of Data Port Connector STB Model Type of Data Port Connector Data Rate (baud) D10-100 RJ22 9600 D10-200 RJ22 9600 D10-300 RJ22 9600 D11 USB 115200 H10 RJ22 9600 3.1 Low-Speed Data Port Connector The STB connector type will be a standard DB-9F or RJ22 (4 way/4 position jack). The pins for the DB-9F are as shown in Figure 1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Figure 1. Low-Speed Data Port Pin Assignment Diagram Figure 2. Orientation of the RJ22 (4 way/4 position) Jack 3.2 Low-Speed Data Port Interface The STB low-speed data port is a PC compatible serial port, and functions as a subset of RS-574. The intended use is for direct connection to a PC or other equipment, allowing exchange of control and data between the STB and that equipment using specialized software.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer The majority of STBs have a default baud data rate of 9600. The data format is 1 start bit, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no handshaking. 3.3 Low-Speed Electrical Performance and Characteristics The low speed timing characteristics are defined in Table 4. Table 4: Timing Characteristics Parameter Requirement Bit Timing 104 µs ±7 µs Total Character Interval 1.04 ms ± 8 µs 3.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 3.7 Low-Speed Input Characteristics 3.7.1 Input Signaling Characteristics (Pin 3) The low-speed data port will comply with the input signaling characteristics shown in Table 5. Table 5: Input Drive Characteristics Parameter Specification Space voltage +3.0 volts min, +25 volts max Mark voltage -25 volts min, -3.0 volts max Terminating impedance 6K < R < 7K resistive to ground Resistance Capacitance C < 150 pf 3.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Table 7: Passive Drive Characteristics Parameter Specification -2 mA ±20% at + 3 volts and –10 mA ±20% at –5 volts Output 3.8.3 Low-Speed Signaling Conventions The data port signaling conventions will be as listed in Table 8.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 4 Data Port Commands 4.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 4.3 Command Protocol The STB will use the command and data acknowledgment protocol for flow control as specified in Figure 4 DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Send STB Response = ACK_RESET Start Send STB Response = DATA_ERROR Send STB Response = CMDBUF_OVFL A Reset Command Parser (Parser is free) Input Parameters? NO YES *Command Prefix (0xFA)? Send STB Response = NACK_PREFIX NO Send STB Response = NACK_PARAMS NO YES YES **Command Parser attaches to current data port (Parser is in use) *Known Command? *Correct # of Input Parameters? Send STB Response = ACK_PARAMS Execute Command and send Retur
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 4.4 STB Command Prefix 0xFA Required Command Prefix, precedes all commands 4.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 5 Data Port Command Details All parameters specified by square brackets “[ ]” are one (1) byte in length. 5.1 Standby (0x81) Command Label Standby Command Byte 0x81 Input Parameter(s) None Return Data Stream None Return Response ACK_FCNOK : Always Success Return Value 0x0000 : Always Success Description The STB will execute a Standby command by placing the STB in the "low power" mode where the audio and video processing is disabled.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Description The STB will execute an Active command by placing the STB in the operational mode. This command has the same effect as turning the box "on" by pressing the front panel power button. 5.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 0xFF None DataType: 0x0B Retired 0x0C Retired 0x0D Retired 0xFF None SCIDs: 0x0000 – 0xFFFE 0xFFFF if not required Network: 0x0000 – 0xFFFF Xponder: 0x00 – 0xFF (0 to 255, corresponding to transponders 1 to 256) Year: 0x00 – 0xFF (# of years after 1993) Month: 0x01 – 0x0C Date: 0x01 – 0x1F Hour: 0x00 – 0x17 Minute: 0x00 – 0x3B Second: 0x00 – 0x3B DayOfWeek: 0x01 to 0x07 (0x01=Monday….
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 5.4 GetCommandVersion (0x84) Command Label GetCommandVersion Command Byte 0x84 Input Parameter(s) None Return Data Stream [VerMajor] [VerMinor] [Reserved1] [Reserved2] As defined in this document in Section 1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Description Command Initializer Command ID Return Data – 0xF0 0xF2 0x1 0x14 0xFF 0xFF 0xF4 Input 0xF0 0xF2 0x114 0xF4 Description Command acknowledgements Channel Command successful 5.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Second: 0x00 – 0x3B DayOfWeek: 0x01 to 0x07 (0x01=Monday….0x07=Sunday). Return Response ACK_FCNOK : Always Success Return Value 0x0000 : Always Success Description The STB will execute a GetCurrentTime command by providing the current time in Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) conditioned by time zone and daylight savings settings. 5.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Note: Return Response 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 0xD5 CH + (key #19) CH – (key #20) Guide (key #25) Exit (key #30) Power (key #7) 0xE9 0xEA 0xEB 0xEC 0xED Digit 9 (key #18) Red (key #39) Yellow (key #40) Green (key #41) Blue (key #42) 0xD6 Previous Channel (key #21) 0xF7 Menu (key #28) All keys not otherwise identified above will be considered RESERVED.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 5.10 DisableUserEntry (0x94) Command Label DisableUserEntry Command Byte 0x94 Input Parameter(s) None Return Data Stream None Return Response ACK_FCNOK : Always Success Return Value 0x0000 : Always Success Description The STB executes a DisableUserEntry command by blocking remote control and front panel key presses from reaching the user interface handler.
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DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Note: 0xD4 Exit (key #30) 0xEC Green (key #41) 0xD5 Power (key #7) 0xED Blue (key #42) 0xD6 Previous Channel (key #21) 0xF7 Menu (key #28) 0xF8 Format (key #51) All keys not otherwise identified above will be considered RESERVED.
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DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Scenario –Change to channel 276 (hex 0x114) on a single tuner STB. Input OpenUserChannel Command – 0xFA 0xA6 0x01 0x14 0xFF 0xFF Input 0xFA 0xA6 0x01 0x14 0xFF 0xFF Description Command Initializer Command ID 1st part of hex 0x114 2nd part of hex 0x114 No minor # No minor # Return Data – 0xF0 0xF2 0xF4 Output 0xF0 0xF2 0xF4 Description Successful command acknowledgements DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 6 Remote Control 6.1 Introduction There are two universal remotes designed by UEI for use with the D10 and H10 STBs. One is the standard IR universal remote, model RC 23, which comes with each D10. The D10 only accepts IR commands. The other is the IR/RF universal remote, model RC24, which comes with the H10. The H10 accepts both IR and RF signals.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Figure 5: DIRECTV Universal Remote DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 6.2 Remote Control Key Codes All DIRECTV Set-top box IR and RF commands are modulated on a 38 kHz carrier. Key Label Hex Code Assignment STB Power ON 80h STB Power OFF 81h TV Power ON 5Bh(1) TV Power OFF 5Bh(1) POWER 10h TV Input 5Bh(1) Digit 0 11h Digit 1 01h Digit 2 02h Digit 3 03h Digit 4 04h Digit 5 05h Digit 6 06h Digit 7 07h Digit 8 08h Digit 9 09h CH + 0Dh CH - 0Eh Prev.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Active 29h List 2Ah Exit 26h Back 27h Up 21h Down 22h Left 23h Right 24h Select 25h (-) 12h Enter 13h Red 41h Yellow 42h Green 43h Blue 44h Pause 32h Rewind 33h Play 30h Stop 31h FFWD 34h Record 35h Replay 36h Advance 37h Format 73h (1) Default value when the remote control has not been programmed DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 6.3 Target Device Mode Mapping The universal remote control can control multiple DIRECTV STBs or other auxiliary devices as shown in Table 9. To control multiple DIRECTV STBs, each remote can use up to four separate code assignments as listed in Table 10.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Durabrand GE Harman/Kardon JVC Left Coast Lenoxx Linn Luxman Magnavox Marantz Nakamichi NEC Optimus Panasonic Parasound Philips Pioneer Polk Audio RCA Realistic Sansui Shure Sony Soundesign Technics Victor Wards Yamaha 31561 30078 30892 30331 30892 31561 30269 30165 30269 30892, 30321, 30269 30321 30264 30395, 30300 30308, 30521 30246 30892, 30269 30300, 30013 30892, 30269 30300 30395 30321 30264 30689, 30815, 30220 30078, 30211 30521, 30308 30331 30078, 3
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Audiovox Bose Brix Cambridge Soundworks Capetronic Carver Casio Clarinette Classic Coby Criterion Curtis Mathes Daewoo Dell Denon Fisher Garrard Gateway Go Video Harman/Kardon Hewlett Packard Hitachi Initial Integra JBL JVC Kenwood KLH Koss Lasonic Lenoxx Linn Liquid Video Lloyd's LXI Magnavox Marantz MCS Mitsubishi Modulaire Nakamichi Norcent Onkyo DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Optimus Oritron Panasonic Penney Philco Philips Pioneer Polaroid Polk Audio Proscan Quasar RCA Realistic Regent Rio Saba Samsung Sansui Sanyo Sharp Sharper Image Sherwood Shinsonic Sonic Blue Sony Soundesign Stereophonics Sunfire Teac Technics Thorens Venturer Victor Wards Yamaha Yorx Zenith DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Table 13 Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers (S) Brand Crossdigital DIRECTV GE General Instrument Hitachi Hughes Network Systems LG Magnavox Memorex Mitsubishi Motorola Next Level Panasonic Paysat Philips Proscan RadioShack RCA Samsung SKY Sony Star Choice Tivo Toshiba UltimateTV Uniden Voom Zenith Codes 01109 00001, 00002, 00003, 00004, 00392, 00566, 00639,01639, 01142, 00247, 00749, 01749, 00724,00819, 01856, 01076, 01109, 00099, 01414,01640, 01108, 013
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Albatron Ambassador America Ampro Anam AOC Apex Audiovox Belcor Bell& Howell Bradford Brockwood Broksonic Candle Carnivale Carver Celebrity Celera Changhong Citizen Clarion Concerto Contec Craig Crosley Crown Curtis Mathes CXC Daewoo Daytron Denon Dumont Durabrand Dwin Electroband Elektra Emerson Envision Fisher Fujitsu DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Funai Futuretech Gateway GE Gibralter GoldStar Grunpy Hallmark Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harvard Havermy Hello Kitty Himitsu Hisense Hitachi Hyundai Infinity Inteq JBL JCB Jensen JVC KEC Kenwood KLH KTV LG Logik Luxman LXI Magnavox Majestic Marantz Matsushita Megapower Megatron Memorex MGA Midland Minutz Mitsubishi DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Monivision Motorola MTC Multitech NAD NEC Nikko Norcent NTC Onwa Optimus Optonica Orion Panasonic Penney Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Portland Prima Princeton Prism Proscan Proton Pulsar Quasar RadioShack RCA Realistic Runco Sampo Samsung Sansui Sanyo Scimitsu Scotch Scott Sears DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Sharp Sheng Chia Shogun Signature Sony Soundesign Squareview SSS Starlite Studio Experience Supreme SVA Sylvania Symphonic Tandy Tatung Technics Technol Ace Techwood Teknika Telefunken TMK TNCi Toshiba 11356 TVS V Inc. Vector Research Victor Vidikron Vidtech Viewsonic Wards Waycon White Westinghouse Yamaha Zenith DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Table 15 Setup Codes for VCRs (V) Brand ABS Admiral Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai Alienware America Action American High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Broksonic Calix Canon Carver CCE Citizen Colt Craig Curtis Mathes Cybernex CyberPower Daewoo Dell Denon Durabrand Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerex Emerson Fisher Fuji Funai Garrard Gateway GE DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Go Video GoldStar Gradiente Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harwood Hewlett Packard HI-Q Hitachi Howard Computers HP Hughes Network Systems iBUYPOWER Jensen JVC KEC Kenwood KLH Kodak Lloyd's Logik LXI Magnasonic Magnavox Magnin Marantz Marta Matsushita Media Center PC MEI Memorex MGA MGN Technology Microsoft Mind Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola MTC Multitech NEC Nikko DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Noblex Northgate Olympus Optimus Orion Panasonic Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Polk Audio Profitronic Proscan Protec Pulsar Quasar RadioShack Radix Randex RCA Realistic ReplayTV Runco Samsung Sanky Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Shogun Singer Sonic Blue Sony STS Sylvania Symphonic Systemax Tagar Systems DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Thomas Tivo TMK Toshiba Totevision Touch Unitech Vector Vector Research Video Concepts Videomagic Videosonic Viewsonic Villain Wards White Westinghouse XR-1000 Yamaha Zenith ZT Group 20041 20000, 20041 20035, 20162 20035, 20037, 20000 20000 20618, 20636 20240 20045, 20043, 21145, 20845, 21972 20037, 20240 21972 20240 20045 20038 20045 20037 20240 21972 20000 20060, 20035, 20048, 20047, 20081, 20240, 20000, 20042, 20072, 20149 2
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer CyberHome Daewoo Denon Dual DVD2000 Emerson Enterprise Fisher Funai GE Go Video GPX Greenhill Hitachi Hiteker Initial Jensen JVC Kenwood KLH Koss Lasonic Magnavox Marantz Memorex Microsoft Mintek Mitsubishi Nesa Norcent Onkyo Oritron Panasonic Philips Pioneer Polaroid Polk Audio Prima Proscan Qwestar RCA Rio Rotel DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer Rowa Samsung Sansui Sanyo Sharp Shinsonic Sonic Blue Sony Superscan Sylvania Symphonic Technics Theta Digital Toshiba Tredex Urban Concepts US Logic Xbox Yamaha Zenith DIRECTV Proprietary Version 1.1.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer 7 Appendix A: Acronyms Term APG Blackout CA Callback CAM Definition Advanced Program Guide. DIRECTV’s new generation of the electronic program guide. An access restricted based on the subscriber IRD location. Conditional Access Data call, transmitted over telecommunications lines from the subscriber IRD to the CAMC. This is a repoting mechanism for impulse pay-per-view purchases. Conditial Access Module.
DIRECTV Set-top box information for the installer ODU Outdoor Unit. The system that provides signal reception and down conversion. OPPV Order-Ahead pay-per-view. Movie purchases placed by calling a customer service representative rather than using the on-screen displays. Necessary to purchase movies when the subscriber does not connect the phone to the IRD.
