Owners Manual High Definition Receiver Model : Platinum HD H I RD -E 8 6
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Trademarks and Copyrights—This manual is copyright © 1995-2000 by Hughes Network Systems. Software contained in the HD receiver and referenced in this manual is copyright © 1995-2000 by Hughes Network Systems. Some features are patent pending. WatchWord, PreSelect, TurboTune, AlphaTune, and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems. DIRECTV, DIRECTV PLUS, DIRECTV HOME SERVICES, ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE, and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc.
Important Safety Instructions For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner’s Manual before you attempt to install or use your satellite system. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it, if necessary. Heed Cautions—All cautions on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions—All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver INSTALLATION Polarization—This HD receiver is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
Installation NFPA No. 70 1987, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC)— This equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. An excessive number of REN’s on the line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions............................iii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information ............................vi A First Look at the HD System........................1-1 What You Should Do First.........................1-1 How Does All This Work? .........................1-2 HD System Components ................................1-3 The DIRECTV PLUS™ Satellite Dish Antenna .................................................
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Basic Channel Changing ............................... 5-2 Channel Banner ........................................ 5-2 The Information Banner ........................... 5-3 The OneLine™ Guide............................... 5-3 TurboTune™............................................. 5-3 AlphaTune................................................. 5-3 Alternate Services.......................................... 5-4 Audio...............................................
Table of Contents Purchases ......................................................7-15 Done ........................................................7-15 Video........................................................7-15 History .....................................................7-15 Upcoming Purchases...............................7-15 Buy...........................................................7-16 Buy Options .............................................7-16 Cancel Purchase............................
A First Look at the HD System 1 Congratulations! You’ve selected one of the most advanced digital video and audio components available today. You now have the capacity to receive hundreds of channels of video programming and digital-quality audio. What You Should Do First Your HD system is both a sophisticated technical product and an easy-to-operate source of entertainment.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver The Broadcasting and Receiving network How Does All This Work? First, here is some information about your HD receiver. Your HD receiver can receive three types of television signals: ● Analog signals in NTSC (National Television Systems Committee—traditional TV signals) format—from terrestrial, or broadcasting towers built on earth, and cable sources.
A First Look at the HD System HD System Components There are three main components of the HD system. They are the DIRECTV PLUS™ satellite dish antenna, the HD receiver, and the remote control. The DIRECTV PLUS™ Satellite Dish Antenna The satellite dish antenna is the component that receives the digital signals. It must be mounted to a solid outdoor surface that allows a clear view of the southern sky. The large dish-shaped part is known as the reflector.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver The HD Receiver with DIRECTV PLUS™ Receiver Built-in The HD receiver is one of the most compact available today. The basic features for setup, installation, and viewing programming can be accessed from the front panel keys. The front of the HD receiver Your access card is located behind the door on the right side of the HD receiver. This special card contains information about your services.
A First Look at the HD System The rear of the HD receiver (power cord not shown) The rear of the HD receiver has numerous jacks for connection to your audio/video entertainment system. You will also find the power cord permanently connected to the back. The SATELLITE-IN F-type jack is for connecting the cable from your satellite dish antenna to the HD receiver. Be sure that you use RG-6 cable only.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Note: The HD receiver will convert all video signals to High Definition (1080i format) and send these through the Y, Pr , and Pb connectors. Also the HD receiver will convert all video signals to Standard Definition (480i format) and send these through the OUT TO TV, VIDEO, and S-VIDEO connectors. When Standard Definition is being sent, the Y, Pr , and Pb connectors will not send any video. The HD receiver cannot send both HD and SD at the same time.
A First Look at the HD System The following chart describes the Keys ACTION ACTION Label FAV LIST key functions for easy reference: Feature Displays the CHANNEL LISTS screen ACTION CH PREV SERVICES ACTION 1 MOVIES Filters the on-screen guide to movies only* ACTION 2 SPORTS Filters the on-screen guide to sports only* ACTION 3 NEWS Filters the on-screen guide to news only* ACTION – ALPHA Select channel by call sign INPUT HD/SD Switches the output of the HD receiver between HD and
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Installing the Remote Control Batteries Before the remote control can be used, the two supplied batteries need to be installed. First, unsnap the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Install each fresh battery as shown, making sure that the + and – on each battery line up with the marks in the battery compartment. Next, snap the cover back onto the remote control.
Setting Up Your HD Receiver 2 It is recommended that you have the satellite dish antenna professionally installed due to safety issues and electrical codes. Note: If you should choose to install the dish antenna yourself, please pay special attention to the precautions in the front of this manual and refer to the installation instructions packaged with the satellite dish antenna.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Choosing the Best Connection for Your Entertainment System There are a number of ways to connect the HD receiver, depending on the other audio/video equipment you wish to use. The simplest hookups are described in the following subsections. The rear of the HD receiver (power cord not shown) Before connecting the HD receiver to your entertainment system, you should connect the phone line.
Setting Up Your HD Receiver HD Receiver and Satellite Dish Antenna with Terrestrial Antenna or Cable Service Follow these steps indicated by the diagram below: 1) Connect the RG-6 Coaxial Cable from the satellite dish antenna to the back of the HD receiver using the connector marked SATELLITE IN. Optional Hookup: If you plan to combine an outside terrestrial antenna with the signal from the satellite dish antenna, obtain a signal Diplexer* from your local retailer of satellite accessories.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Note: In order for the Advanced Program Guide™ to receive the correct listing of local channels and local program information from DIRECTV, make sure you select the correct zip code, cable provider (if connecting a cable TV service) and Area (if using a terrestrial antenna). Refer to Chapter 4, “Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna and Terrestrial Inputs.
Setting Up Your HD Receiver HD Receiver with HDTV Monitor and VCR Follow these steps indicated by the diagram following this text. 1) Connect the satellite dish antenna and terrestrial antenna or cable service to the HD receiver following the instructions in “HD Receiver and Satellite Dish Antenna with Terrestrial Antenna or Cable Service” on page 2-3.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver 1080i scanning rate and that comply with the EIA 770.3 signal standards. Refer to your television owner’s guide for verification. 3) Connect one set of audio cables (one white left audio connector and one red right audio connector) to the back of the HD receiver using the connectors marked AUDIO L, R. Connect the other end of the audio cables to the back of the HDTV monitor using the audio inputs.
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Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver HD Receiver and Standard Definition TV Monitor Follow these steps indicated by the diagram following this text. 1) Connect the satellite dish antenna and terrestrial antenna or cable service to the HD receiver following the instructions in “HD Receiver and Satellite Dish Antenna with Terrestrial Antenna or Cable Service” on page 2–3.
Setting Up Your HD Receiver HD Receiver with Standard Definition TV Monitor and VCR Follow these steps indicated by the diagram on page 2-11. 1) Connect the satellite dish antenna and terrestrial antenna or cable service to the HD receiver following the instructions in “HD Receiver and Satellite Dish Antenna with Terrestrial Antenna or Cable Service” on page 2–3.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver 4) Connect another set of standard audio and video cables to the back of the VCR using the AUDIO and VIDEO output connectors. Connect the other end of this cable to another group of unused input connectors on the back of the TV. Note: There are possible variations to steps 2, 3, and 4 above.
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Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver HD Receiver and Dolby® Digital Receiver or Decoder Follow these steps indicated by the diagram below: 1) Connect an optical digital cable to the back of the HD receiver using the connector marked DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. Connect the other end of this cable to the optical input on the back of your Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. 2) Check the Owner’s Guide for the Dolby Digital receiver or decoder for proper set-up and operation.
Setting Up Your HD Receiver HD Receiver and Standard Stereo System Follow these steps indicated by the diagram below: 1) Connect a set of stereo audio cables (one white left connector and one red right connector) to the back of the HD receiver using the connectors marked AUDIO L, R. Connect the other ends of the cables to the back of your stereo system using a set of AUDIO inputs. You may select any input except for the input marked PHONO, TT, or TURNTABLE.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Connecting the VCR Control Cable With the proper connections the HD receiver can control your VCR for unattended recording. Note: The output of the HD receiver must be in SD mode to record using the hookup configurations previously described in this chapter. The VCR Control cable and jack Finding the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor Plug the VCR control cable into the back of the HD receiver.
Setting Up Your HD Receiver Connecting the RF Remote Control Receiver/ Antenna You can place the RF remote control receiver base behind the HD receiver or hidden elsewhere out of view. Plug the RF remote control receiver cable into the RF REMOTE connector on the rear of the HD receiver. Extend the cable and place the antenna in the desired location. To achieve the best operating range from the remote control, the antenna should be placed as high and as far away from metal objects as possible.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver You can also achieve this from the front panel by pressing the keys simultaneously. GUIDE and ▲ POWER-ON Screen As power is applied to the HD receiver for the first time after being plugged in or after a power failure, the POWER-ON screen, shown on the right, is displayed. The screen will not appear each time you press the Power button. A panel will display an Exit and an Installation button.
Controlling the HD Receiver 3 Now it’s time for you to take control. Take a few minutes to read through this chapter to understand how to operate your system. Let’s begin with a couple of simple rules. First, there is nothing that you can do, using the front panel keys or the remote control keys, which could harm the HD receiver in any way. Once you understand the capabilities and options available in your receiver, you’ll be able to undo any changes or settings that you make.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver There are two keys on your remote control that most people use frequently. They are the and the EXIT keys. FAV After you have established favorite channel lists, as described in Chapter 7, “HD Receiver’s Menu System,” you can use the FAV key to cycle through them quickly and easily. Each press of the FAV key will advance to the next list of channels. After stepping through the favorite lists, it will cycle back to “All Channels.
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna and Terrestrial Inputs 4 There is a cluster of DIRECTV satellites in space, and, just as a telescope is pointed at a star, you need to point your satellite dish at the satellites. In this chapter, we will explain how to configure your receiver for your satellite dish antenna, where to point your satellite dish antenna, and how to configure your receiver for analog or digital terrestrial (broadcast or cable) reception.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Displaying the INSTALLATION Screen Highlighting the Installation button on the POWERON screen (explained on page 2-15) and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will display the INSTALLATION screen shown on the right. If this is not the first time the HD receiver is turned on after being plugged in, follow these steps: ● Open the MAIN MENU screen by pressing the ACTION key followed by the GUIDE key on the remote control.
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna and Terrestrial Inputs Oval Dish 2 Highlight this selection if you connected a DIRECTV PLUS™ oval dish antenna with two LNBs. This setting allows the HD receiver to receive signals from Satellite A at 101° and Satellite B at 119°, enabling reception of DIRECTV High Definition programming throughout the United States as well as local stations in specific cities. Most users will have this type of dish.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Pointing the Dish Antenna The HD receiver will calculate the correct pointing coordinates and then display this information on the RESULTS screen shown on the right. Write down this Elevation, Azimuth, and Tilt information. Then highlighting the OK button and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will return to the DISH SETUP Menu. Use the coordinates from the RESULTS screen to point your dish antenna at the sky.
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna and Terrestrial Inputs Local Provider Area Options Area 1 You have connected a standard VHF/UHF antenna for receiving your primary analog and digital terrestrial signals. The ZIP Code entered here will specify what terrestrial program information should appear in the Advanced Program Guide™. Area 2 Area 2 may be a neighboring city or distant terrestrial station you wish to receive from the same VHF/UHF antenna used in Area 1.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver When you have received a strong signal from several transponders on each of the satellites you are setting up, you have completed the setup for digital satellite channels. A numeric value for the signal strength ranges from 0 to 99. While your signal strength may vary, refer to the following map to determine the suggested signal strength for your area: 70s 80s 80s 90s Typical signal strength results. Your actual signal strength may vary.
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna and Terrestrial Inputs ▲ and buttons to select different transponders. Observe the signal strengths of the different transponders. Adjust the dish antenna to improve the signal strengths. After fine tuning, highlighting the Done button and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will display the INSTALLATION screen. Highlighting the Video button and pressing the SELECT key or pressing the EXIT key on the remote control will display the channel last viewed.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver After selecting your Local In connection and pressing the LOCAL AREA screen will be displayed. SELECT key on the remote control, the Clear Remove all the check marked channel numbers from the local Area screen. Scan Channels This option will automatically scan through all of the possible channels and place the active channel numbers into the Advanced Program Guide™ grid. NTSC (analog) channels will be listed by their normal one- or two-digit Channel Number.
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna and Terrestrial Inputs After fine-tuning, highlighting the Done button and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will display the INSTALLATION screen. Highlighting the Video button and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will display the channel last viewed. You may also use the Exit key on the remote control to exit all menus and return to the last viewed channel.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Scan Channels This option will automatically scan through all of the possible channel frequencies and place the active channel numbers into the program guide grid. NTSC (analog) channels will be listed by their normal one or two Channel Number. ATSC channels will be listed by their one or two digit main channel number followed by a hyphen and a number of 1 or greater.
Watching Local Terrestrial and DIRECTV® Programming 5 Types of Channels This chapter will reveal many different ways to find programs you want to watch. The first thing you should know is how channels in the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ are arranged. Analog (NTSC) Channels without Dish Connection Analog (NTSC) channels received by terrestrial antenna or cable service when a dish antenna has not been connected will be listed by their traditional single- or double-digit Channel Number.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Local Channels from DIRECTV Local channels from DIRECTV, when available and subscribed to, will be listed as traditional channel numbers along with the network logo or call letters. DIRECTV® Programming DIRECTV programming will be listed with network logo and channel numbers 100 to 9999. For example, the DIRECT TICKET™ movie preview channel is channel 100.
Watching Local Terrestrial and DIRECTV® Programming The Information Banner Pressing the INFO key on your remote control or the front panel while the Channel Banner is displayed will add a description of the current program. This is called the Information Banner. Either of these banners will go away after a few seconds, or you can press the INFO key for the second time or the EXIT key to clear them.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver symbol will appear on the screen. You can now enter numbers and letters (letters are located above the number keys) to spell a channel’s call sign. For example, to tune to ESPN, press the key — 2 7 6 5 . All special symbols such as the ampersand (&), forward sequence ACTION slash (/), exclamation point (!), and others are found in the 0 key. As soon as the receiver can determine what channel you are seeking, it will tune to it automatically.
Advanced Program Guide™ 6 Program Guide The most powerful feature of the HD receiver is the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™. You may customize the on-screen guide to list only channels or programs of interest to you. Other advanced features available from the on-screen guides, such as scheduling and program information, will help plan your viewing. Continue reading to learn the real power of the HD receiver’s on-screen guides or Advanced Program Guide™.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver PROGRAM GUIDE Pop-up Menu Pressing the GUIDE key on the remote control a second time will display the PROGRAM GUIDE pop-up menu, shown at right. On the left side are the buttons Main Menu, Video, Guide Style, and Guide Sort. On the right side are the buttons Descriptions, Theme Filters, Channel List, Guide Times, and Watchword. These buttons are explained in the following sections.
Advanced Program Guide™ The term “Large Cell” means that there are two lines of text associated with each program title. While this provides more space for the program titles and Channel Tags, it also reduces the number of channels for which information can be seen on the screen at one time. The largest area of the PROGRAM GUIDE (Large Cell) is made up of cells known as the program grid.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver PROGRAM GUIDE (Small Cell) The PROGRAM GUIDE (Small Cell) screen shown below displays 1-½ hours of programming information. Up to 12 lines of channel information can be seen on the screen at one time. This number of lines is reduced to 9 if the program description option is selected. The SMALL CELL screen with description The SMALL CELL screen without description The term “Small Cell” means that there is only one line of text associated with each program title.
Advanced Program Guide™ LOGO GUIDE This guide style offers the greatest number of channel identifiers displayed simultaneously. It displays up to 40 network logos at one time. This number of logos is reduced to 30 if the program description option is selected. The title of the program currently being broadcast on the highlighted channel appears in the header area immediately above the logo grid. Only information about current programming is available from the LOGO GUIDE.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Theme Filters When the Theme Filters button on the PROGRAM GUIDE pop-up menu is highlighted and the SELECT button is pressed, a Theme Filters pop-up menu, shown on the right, will be displayed listing all of the categories of available programs such as Movies, Sports, Interests, Lifestyles, News, and other categories. You can scroll up or down through this list by using ▲ and on the remote control.
Advanced Program Guide™ Guide Times The Guides pop-up menu provides easy access to future programming information. Simply select one of the listed times. After a few seconds, the selected guide will appear. The Guide Times pop-up menu WATCHWORD™ The WATCHWORD popup is used to specify up to eight different words that can be used to identify programming of interest to you. The HD receiver will search the program titles and descriptions in the guide for programs that contain matching words.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver ● Immediately below the guide title are indicators showing how the guide is further filtered. The label to the left specifies the current class filter setting. To the right you will see the current channel list. ● In the upper right corner of your screen the current day, date, and time are displayed. ● Just below the time you may see small icons indicating the status of the system or details about the currently highlighted program title.
Advanced Program Guide™ Done Highlighting the Done button on the screen and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will cause an exit from the SHOW TIMES screen and a return to the INFORMATION screen. Video Highlighting the Video button on the screen and pressing the will return you to the last program you were viewing.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver PreSelecting Programs for Taping You can utilize this feature commonly known as StarSight® One-Touch Record (OTR). Programs that have been scheduled to be taped will be identified with a videotape icon ( ) before the program title on the on-screen guide. If you do not want to have the PreSelected program recorded, press the SELECT key again to change the setting to be automatically tuned to for viewing.
HD Receiver’s Menu System 7 The HD receiver offers much more than fantastic audio and video. The Main Menu is the primary location where you can access system management functions. From the MAIN MENU you can access the on-screen guide, customize system features, read DIRECTV messages, lock and unlock your system, and more. Most of the menus and screens described in this chapter can be accessed from the front panel. When number entry is requested, the ▲ and keys will cycle through the possible digits.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Main Menu From the MAIN MENU you can access the on-screen guide, customize your system features, check incoming mail, lock and unlock your system, and more. There are two ways to get to the MAIN MENU. First, you can press the ACTION GUIDE keys on the remote control. Or when one of the on-screen program guides is displayed, you can press the GUIDE key to reveal the pop-up GUIDE MENU, then select the Main Menu button.
HD Receiver’s Menu System Preferences Highlighting the Preferences button on the SETUP MENU screen and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will display the PREFERENCES screen. By changing the various options on the PREFERENCES screen and its companion, the ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen, you can customize operation of the HD receiver as many times as you wish.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Filters The default setting for Filters is “Temporary.” With a setting of “Temporary,” each time you leave the on-screen guide, all filters other than the Channel List will reset to “All Categories.” If you change the Filters setting to “Persistent,” any filtering that you should happen to do will survive exiting the on-screen guide and be in effect for the OneLine Guide™ and even later when returning to the on-screen guide at a later time.
HD Receiver’s Menu System Channel Lock The Channel Lock setting provides a way for you to set your HD receiver to permanently stay on a specified channel. When the setting is anything other than “- - - -” the HD receiver will always power up on that channel and will ignore any attempts to change the channel. To allow channel changing to function again, set this option to “Off.” Factory Defaults To reset the HD receiver preferences, select the Factory Defaults button on the ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Closed Caption The Closed Caption option allows you to set the default mode and caption channel to be viewed on-screen when first tuning to a program. When OFF is selected, captions will not be displayed. If CC1 or CC2 is selected, then the HD receiver will decode and display the appropriate closed captioning channel, if present. TV Resolution The TV Resolution menu option lets you set the output format of the HD receiver.
HD Receiver’s Menu System 16:9 image. No image content is lost, but the horizontal and vertical resolution is reduced. Note: If you are using a 4:3 television or monitor and receiving a 4:3 image, the Image Shape setting will have no effect.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Video Highlighting the Video button on the screen and pressing the will return you to the last program you were viewing. SELECT key on the remote control TV Timer Highlighting the TV Timer button on the LIMITS screen and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will display the TV TIMER screen.
HD Receiver’s Menu System Rating TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y MPAA Description General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L) or sexual situations (S), and little or no violence (V). Directed to Children seven years and older. Designed for children ages seven and above. More appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Channel Lists Highlighting the Chan. Lists button on the SETUP screen and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control displays the CHANNEL LISTS screen shown. Channel Lists are provided to help you organize the hundreds of available channels into groupings that suit the needs of your household. Each list can contain as many or as few channels as you would like. You can customize these groupings in a variety of ways. For example, Fav.
HD Receiver’s Menu System ▲ ▲ be renamed. Once you have selected a list, a Rename List entry keyboard pop-up panel appears. You can highlight the desired letter using the ▲, , , and keys. Press SELECT to enter the letter. When you have finished, choose OK. ▲ Clear You may decide to remove all channels from a particular list later on. Selecting Clear will allow you to clear all channels from a chosen list. You may then add channels back in.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Set Channel ▲ ▲ Using the ▲, , , and keys, highlight one of the nine channel boxes. You can enter the desired channel using the number keys on the remote control or by using the and keys. Pressing SELECT while highlighting one of the channel boxes will also initiate a pop-up panel that will allow you to set the channel using the ▲ and keys on the remote control or the HD receiver’s front panel.
HD Receiver’s Menu System Scheduler Highlighting the Scheduler button on the MAIN MENU screen and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will display the SCHEDULER screen shown. On the upper right is displayed the current Day, Date, and Time.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver necessary) and tune to the specified channel at the correct date and time. If the Schedule to Tape option is provided and is chosen, and you have successfully completed the VCR setup procedure, the HD receiver will allow recording of the event. To remove a scheduled event, select the Delete option. If you inadvertently pressed SELECT , select Cancel. After choosing a scheduling option, a pop-up panel appears for channel selection.
HD Receiver’s Menu System Page The Page button will allow you to cycle through the pages of a multipage message. Highlight the Page button and use the ▲ and keys to step through the pages. ▲ Erase The Erase button will remove a piece of mail from your mailbox. Please be aware that once a piece of mail has been erased, it cannot be retrieved. Messages will self-erase if they become outdated or if space is needed to hold newer incoming messages.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver If you would like to cancel an event, highlight that event and press SELECT . A pop-up panel will be displayed where you can cancel your purchase. Be aware that cancellation of some events may not be possible. Buy The Buy feature is used for PPV programming. The price of the event is displayed on the right side of the screen under the program title. To confirm your purchase, highlight the Buy button on the screen and press the SELECT key on the remote control.
HD Receiver’s Menu System Caller ID If you have Caller ID (Identification) service from your telephone service provider, an incoming telephone call will display an Incoming call from pop-up screen containing the Name and Telephone Number of the caller. Caller ID Over video Highlighting the OK button on the pop-up screen and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will continue to display this pop-up screen whenever an incoming telephone call arrives.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Lock/Unlock When you first receive your satellite system, it will be unlocked (that is, no limits or restrictions are in effect). To enforce the limits (spending, ratings, and “Family” favorite list), you must lock the system. When the button on the MAIN MENU reads Lock, no lock symbol appears at the top of the menu screen, indicating that the system is unlocked. NOTE: Once the HD receiver is locked, only channels selected on the Family list will be accessible.
HD Receiver’s Menu System If you forget your four-digit passcode, you must call DIRECTV for assistance. Note: When the HD receiver is used without DIRECTV® services, the password can be cleared from the Service Test Screen. To access the Service Test Screen, press the SELECT and ▲ keys on the front panel simultaneously and then release. The smart card must not be inserted in the HD receiver.
Programming Your Remote Control 8 You can use both the same room IR remote control and the RF remote control that came with your HD receiver to control other components in your entertainment system as long as they are in the same room as the remote control. Programming the Remote Control There are two ways to program your remote control to match your equipment: code scan and code entry. Code scan can take some time, but it avoids having to refer to this manual to program your remote control.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Code Entry Look for your device type and brand in the following charts. You will find one or more codes that should operate your device. If there is more than one code, try each of them to find the one that controls your device. Once you are in the code-entry mode, enter the three-digit code for the product you would like to control. The codes are found on the charts on this page and the next pages. Press the device key being programmed to lock in the code.
Programming Your Remote Control TELEVISION Tatung Technics Techwood Teknika Telerent Tera Tmk Toshiba Universal Video Concepts Vidtech Wards Westing House Yamaha York Yupiteru Zenith Zonda VCR Aiwa Akai Ampro Anam Audio Dynamics Brooksonic Canon Capehart Craig Curtis Mathes Deawoo Daytron Dimensia DBX Dynatech Electrohome Emerson Fisher Funai GE Go Video Goldstar CODE NUMBERS 056 062 034 080 004 002 003 004 024 028 043 072 101 143 072 173 004 015 030 007 040 062 101 008 009 146 004 004 019 064 008 009 0
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver AUX-AUDIO Enlightened Audio Fisher Fosgate Audionics GE Harman Kardon Haitai Hitachi JCPenny Jensen Jerrold JVC Kenwood CODE NUMBER 078 153 107 129 157 163 176 228 248 216 123 073 195 248 249 119 088 109 154 178 099 141 112 198 252 096 104 119 125 148 151 163 171 173 242 Krell 223 Lexicon 215 250 Luxman 066 120 205 229 LXI 123 177 Magnavox 126 162 185 186 224 228 Marantz 074 105 126 128 139 155 162 186 232 McIntosh 251 Mondial 069 225 MCS 178 Mitsubishi 253 Meri
Programming Your Remote Control Using the Remote Control Once your device codes are entered, you are ready to start using your universal remote control. The device keys allow you to switch from one device to another. Some keys behave in a special way—they control one device while you are actually in another device mode. For instance, while in SAT (satellite) mode, pressing Volume +/- controls your TV’s volume—not the HD receiver’s volume.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver example, if the code number is 021, the light will blink 10 times (for “0”), pause two seconds, blink two times (for “2”), pause two seconds, and then blink one time (for “1”). Controlling Other Components Using the AUX Button Some additional features are available when the remote control is in the AUX mode. Volume Control in AUX Mode When the remote control is in TV, VCR, or SAT mode, the volume keys control the TV’s volume.
Questions and Answers APPENDIX A Questions? Did we forget to tell you something? Many people, over time, have questions about their satellite system. We have compiled the most frequently asked questions and their answers in this appendix. We hope they help! Q I had a satellite signal but now I am getting a message “Searching for satellite signal. To access related utilities, press SELECT .” What happened? A Rain clouds and snow can affect the satellite signal reception.
Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Q Why don’t I have an on-screen offer to purchase pay per view programs? A There are four possibilities: 1) Your HD receiver must be connected to a phone line; 2) Your HD receiver is connected to a phone line but DIRECTV does not realize that it is; 3) DIRECTV has disabled your ability to make on-screen purchases; or 4) the pay per view program is not available for purchase. Call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-3473288), for assistance.
LIMITED WARRANTY Hughes Network Systems (HNS) provides the following limited warranty on this equipment This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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