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Introduction Key Features Overview Your digital satellite receiver is equipped with features that will add to your viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.
Introduction DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ powered by WINK Communications® Description: An interactive television service that lets you access up-to-theminute news, sports, financial information, weather, program trivia, and respond to free offers and even shop– all while you watch TV. Requirements: Establish a free, secure Interactive TV account, then press the OK/i button on the remote control whenever you see the Interactive logo ( ) appear on-screen.
Table of Contents Connections & Setup .................................................................................................... 5 Things To Consider Before You Connect Components ............................................. 6 Choose Your Connection ........................................................................................... 7 Excellent Connection ........................................................................................... 8 Very Good Connection .....................
Table of Contents Using the Menu System ............................................................................................. 39 Using the Menu System ........................................................................................... 40 On-screen Buttons and Context Help ............................................................... 40 Main Menu Items ............................................................................................... 41 The Program Guide .......................
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Place Batteries in the Remote Control • Assisted Setup • Order Programming Changing Entertainment. Again.
Connections & Setup Things To Consider Before You Connect Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the digital satellite receiver, TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference • Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your digital satellite receiver depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your satellite receiver. For more information about the relationship between cables, jacks, and the quality of the signal, go to pages 14-15.
Connections & Setup Digital Satellite Receiver PHONE JACK SATELLITE IN LOW SPEED DATA OUT TO TV S-VIDEO Satellite Dish Antenna 1 5 IN FROM ANT VIDEO AUDIO 4 RJ11 modular phone jack Cable or Off-air Antenna 2 VCR CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT 6 OUT TO TV 7 3 TV R L IN FROM ANT AUDIO VIDEO S-Video Note: Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactly like the ones illustrated.
Connections & Setup What you will need: • Two (2) RF coaxial cables • One (1) S-Video cable • Two (2) Audio/Video cables • One (1) telephone line cord • Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV antenna (or cable feed) Making the Connection 1. Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver. 2.
Connections & Setup Digital Satellite Receiver GROUND PHONE JACK LOW SPEED DATA SATELLITE IN OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT S-VIDEO Satellite Dish Antenna VIDEO AUDIO 4 1 Cable or Off-air Antenna 2 5 RJ11 modular phone jack VCR CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT 6 OUT TO TV 3 TV R L IN FROM ANT AUDIO VIDEO Note: Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactly like the ones illustrated.
Connections & Setup What you will need: • Two (2) RF coaxial cables • Three (3) Audio/Video cables • One (1) telephone line cord • Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV antenna (or cable feed) Making the Connection 1. Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver. 2.
Connections & Setup Digital Satellite Receiver GROUND SATELLITE IN PHONE JACK LOW SPEED DATA OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT S-VIDEO Satellite Dish Antenna VIDEO AUDIO 5 4 3 Cable or Off-air Antenna 1 RJ11 modular phone jack VCR CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV 2 TV IN FROM ANT Note: Your VCR and TV back panels may not look exactly like the ones illustrated. Good Connection Using RF Coaxial cables for all connections This connection provides standard picture quality.
Connections & Setup What you will need: • Two (2) RF coaxial cables • One (1) telephone line cord • Coaxial cable lines fed from a digital satellite antenna and a standard TV antenna (or cable feed) Making the Connection 1. Connect the satellite dish antenna feed (RG-6 coaxial cable) to the SATELLITE IN jack on the satellite receiver. 2. Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the satellite receiver, and the other end to the antenna input jack on the VCR.
Connections & Setup Jacks and Cables Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Not all cables come with your digital satellite receiver. S-Video Jack and Cable S-VIDEO S-Video jacks/cables provide this receiver’s best picture quality. Remember to connect the left and right audio cables to the TV because the S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
Connections & Setup GROUND SATELLITE IN PHONE JACK LOW SPEED DATA OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO Satellite Receiver Rear Panel This diagram illustrates each of the back panel jacks found on your digital satellite receiver. When working with cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video OUT to Video IN, Right Audio OUT to Right Audio IN, etc.).
Connections & Setup Place Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your digital satellite receiver’s remote control. Note: When replacing old batteries, you may need to reprogram the remote control to operate other devices. 1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment. 2. Insert batteries in the battery compartment, matching the + and – end of each battery. 3. Replace the cover.
Connections & Setup DVD Using Highlight and Select ON • OFF VCR1 VCR2 TV All on-screen menus can be handled the same way, using highlight and select navigation. SAT AUX Highlight and select navigation has two steps: SKIP MUTE VOL VOL CH + SAT button 2. Press OK to select the highlighted item. CH FETCH GO BACK GUIDE INFO Arrow buttons OK button (-) OK 1. Use the arrow buttons (up, down, left, and right) on the remote control to highlight different choices on the screen.
Connections & Setup Complete the Assisted Setup If you installed your satellite dish antenna yourself, you may have already used the Assisted Setup to find dish-pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test. If you need to run the setup again, select System Setup from the Main menu, then select Assisted Setup. To check your dish-pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter, display the Main menu, then select System Setup, and finally Dish Pointing.
Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • Remote Control Buttons • Buttons on Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver • Programming the Remote Control • Using the Remote Control to Operate Another Component • Modes of Operation • Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver • Remote Control Codes Changing Entertainment. Again.
Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons in Alphabetical Order LED ON • OFF VCR1 DVD VCR2 TV SAT AUX SKIP MUTE VOL VOL CH + CH FETCH GO BACK GUIDE INFO (-) OK MENU CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WHO•INPUT ANTENNA 0 20 REVERSE PLAY RECORD STOP FORWARD PAUSE ANTENNA In TV mode, lets you toggle between the satellite and standard TV/ cable signals when the satellite receiver is connected to the TV using the OUT TO TV jack.
Using the Remote Control OK/i (interactive) Selects a highlighted choice if you are in the menu system. Press the OK button when the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ icon ( ) appears during interactive programs and commercials. Pressing OK will display more information and offer the chance to interact with what is displayed on screen. ON•OFF Turns the component you are controlling on or off.
Using the Remote Control Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver This diagram illustrates the buttons on the top (also referred to as the front panel) of the digital satellite receiver. For more information on the function of the front panel buttons and many other features of your digital satellite receiver, press the MENU button and select System Setup from the Main menu, then select System Index.
Using the Remote Control LED Component buttons and ON•OFF button Programming the Remote Control ON • OFF VCR1 DVD VCR2 TV SAT AUX The digital satellite receiver’s remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and Proscan components; it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers’ brands.
Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list at the end of this section. 3. On your remote control, press and hold the component button you want to program. 4. While pressing the component button, enter a code from the code list. 5. Release the component button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote control commands.
Code List Remote Control Codes TV Abex ............................................................................ 1172 Admiral .............................................................. 1001, 1173 Adventura .................................................................... 1174 Aiko ............................................................................. 1016 Akai .............................................................................. 1002 Alleron ........................................
Code List VCR Admiral ........................................................................ 2131 Zaiko ............................................................................ 2027 Aiwa ................................................................... 2002, 2026 Akai .......... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111,2112, 2113 American High ............................................................ 2021 Asha .............................................................................
Chapter 3 Using the Satellite Receiver’s Features Chapter Overview: • What is a Program Guide? • The DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ feature • The Channel Banner and other on-screen displays • How to use the on-screen programming schedule Changing Entertainment. Again.
Satellite Receiver Features Active profile Current time and date Program titles and information Selectable Advertisements (highlight and select for more information). Viewing Suggestions Scroll down Sorts by Movies Active Profile’s Preferences Sorts by Sports AlphaSort™ Scout™ Channel sort Anatomy of a Program Guide The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the program guides.
Satellite Receiver Features Active Profile Program titles and information Interactive content indicator Program details Main menu AlphaSort™ Mailbox Dolby Digital and Alternate System Viewing Alternate audio Scout™ Audio indicators lock/unlock suggestions Using The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you do one of the following: • Tune to a channel. • Press the remote control’s INFO, SAT, or GO BACK buttons while watching programming.
Satellite Receiver Features The DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ Feature Your digital satellite receiver includes DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™, powered by Wink Communications®, a free service that gives you the opportunity to interact with TV programming and advertising. You can use your remote control to get program-related information, respond to free offers during commercials and even make purchases while you watch TV.
Satellite Receiver Features DVD Getting Around In the Guides ON • OFF VCR1 VCR2 TV This section describes how to change channels and move around a program guide.
Satellite Receiver Features Tuning to a Program To tune directly to a current program listed in the guide, point to the program and press OK. To see information about a program in the guide, point to the program and press INFO. Then, you can select: • View Channel to tune to that channel • Remind Me to set up a Watch Timer. This will display a prompt allowing you to quickly change the channel when the program is about to begin. Tip • Other Times to see what other times the program is available.
Satellite Receiver Features Additional Program Guides Besides the Detail and Grid Guides, there are a few more to choose from: the Channel Guide, the Logo Guide, and the Viewing Suggestions Guide. You can access these guides from the Main menu by selecting Program Guides. The Channel Guide Displays the programming schedule for the selected channel. The Logo Guide Displays channel logos for the current user’s channel list.
Satellite Receiver Features Sorting the Guides Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the information to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are several on-screen icons that sort the guide in different ways. You can list programs by sports or movie themes, for example. You can customize the themes to meet your tastes, and each profile can have its own default program sorting.
Satellite Receiver Features Active Profile’s Preferences Each individual can edit preferences so customized themes and topics appear when a sorting icon is pressed. The Active profile’s preferences can be quickly accessed by selecting this icon at the bottom of all on-screen guides. To Change the Active Profile’s Preferences: 1. Press the GUIDE button on the remote control to display the default guide. 2.
Satellite Receiver Features Channel Sort Sort the on-screen guides to display channels in either numeric or alphabetical order. When the guide is sorted alphabetically, the 1-2-3 icon is displayed (select the icon to change the display to numeric). When the guide is sorted numerically, an A-B-C icon is displayed (select it to display the guide alphabetically). AlphaSort™ The AlphaSort feature lists all the program titles stored in the current guide in alphabetical order.
Satellite Receiver Features Scout™ The Scout system icon lets you assign “Scouts” to search the guide for specific program information, such as actors’ names or program descriptions. Select the Scout icon from a program guide to view the available Scout menu items. Then, select New Scout from the Scout menu (this button only appears if there is an empty Scout menu available).
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Chapter 4 Using the Menu System Chapter Overview: • Using the Menu System • The Program Guide • Mailbox • Using the Purchases Menu • Timers Feature • Profiles • Personal Settings • Options • System Setup • Interactive Changing Entertainment. Again.
Using On-Screen Menus Using the Menu System To display the Main menu, press MENU on the remote control. To use the menu system, you need to use the remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight your on-screen choice, then use the OK button to select it. In menus that use numbered choices, you can use the remote control’s number buttons to select an item quickly. On-screen Buttons and Context Help Tip: No Menus? If the Main menu doesn’t appear when you press MENU, the remote control might not be in SAT mode.
Using On-Screen Menus Main Menu Items This section briefly describes each of the options available from the Main menu. More information about each menu and its features is included later in this chapter, and you can always get more information when an item is highlighted by pressing the remote control’s INFO button. Program Guides Selecting this button will display a menu with a variety of different ways to view program guide information. Mailbox This button is used to access mail messages from DIRECTV.
Using On-Screen Menus Active profile Current time and date Program titles and information Selectable Advertisements (highlight and select for more information). Viewing suggestions Sorts by movies Scroll down AlphaSort™ Scout™ Active profile’s preferences Sorts by sports Channel sort The Program Guide Note: The program guide is described in detail in the previous chapter, Using the Satellite System’s Features, starting on page 27.
Using On-Screen Menus Mailbox The Mailbox menu lets you access messages sent from DIRECTV. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service. Messages Waiting To tell if you have messages waiting for you in your mailbox, press the INFO button while watching regular programming. This displays the channel banner. The mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted if you have unread mail. Checking Your Mail Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main menu.
Using On-Screen Menus Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases and set spending limits. The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the up and down arrow buttons to see more items. The display also shows the title, channel, date, time, and cost of each program. Note: The Past Purchases list is updated as soon as a purchased program is viewed.
Using On-Screen Menus Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View (PPV) programs are DIRECTV® programs that you can purchase— like a movie ticket—if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line (see the instructions starting on page 5 for connection details).
Using On-Screen Menus Timers The Timers feature allows you to preset your digital satellite receiver to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time. To use the Timers feature, select Timers from the Main menu. Select a Timer (1–16) and then use the arrow buttons to complete the on-screen details. When the information is complete, select Continue. Key On-screen icons are a quick way to understand the timers: Indicates that the timer is set.
Using On-Screen Menus Setting the Name The first step when creating a new profile is to set a name. This will be the name that appears when repeatedly pressing the WHO•INPUT button. To set the profile name: 1. In the Profiles menu, press the 1 button to select Name. 2. Use the remote controls arrow and OK buttons to highlight and select the different letters of the profile name.
Using On-Screen Menus Setting the Rating Limit The Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum rating viewing limit for rated movies (based on the MPAA rating system) and TV programs. Unrated movies and TV programs can also be restricted from individual profiles. 1. In the Profiles menu, select Rating Limits. 2. Highlight the desired rating feature to set (Movie Ratings, TV ratings, or Not Rated Events). 3. Press the remote control’s OK button. 4.
Using On-Screen Menus Locking a User’s Profile Users can be assigned a personal password to lock their profile. When a password is assigned, users must enter the password before they can view programs using that profile. Profile passwords do not allow access to, or editing of, the profile limits (you must enter the system password to edit profile limits). Note: Each profile that can be easily accessed using the WHO•INPUT button on the remote control. To lock an individual profile: 1.
Using On-Screen Menus Unlocking the System When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect. To unlock: 1. Highlight and select Unlock System in the Profiles menu. 2. Highlight and select Yes to confirm that you want to unlock the system. The unlock icon should be displayed in the channel banner.
Using On-Screen Menus Choosing Your Profile Each time you turn on the digital satellite receiver, the Family profile is selected by default, so this should be the profile with the most restrictive limits you want enforced across all profiles. To select another profile: 1. Press the WHO•INPUT button to display a list of profiles. 2. Use the remote control’s arrow and OK buttons to select the desired profile. Then enter the four-digit password to activate the profile.
Using On-Screen Menus Default Guide Lets you choose which guide appears first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote control. The choices are Grid Guide or Detail Guide. Guide Sorting Lets you choose whether the default guide is sorted numerically by channel numbers or alphabetically by channel names. Color Scheme Lets you pick which colors appear in the guide and menu systems. Translucency Lets you choose how see-through the channel banner, the Fetch menu, and the Main menu are when displayed.
Using On-Screen Menus Edit Fetch Lets you choose a single function for the FETCH button on the remote control, or to bring up a custom menu of up to 8 different features to choose from. To create a custom Fetch menu: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. Select Personal Settings, 3. Select the desired profile (each profile can have a different Fetch Menu). 4. Select Edit Fetch. 5. Select Fetch Control. 4. Select Show Fetch Menu. 6. Select Fetch List from the Edit Fetch menu. 7.
Using On-Screen Menus INFO Help A text block saying Press INFO to learn more pops ups by default whenever there is a brief period of inactivity in a menu. This INFO Help menu allows you to turn this feature on or off. Reset This button allows you to reset all personal settings back to the factory defaults. TIP: Getting Help If you ever have a question about the menu you are in, select the on-screen help button (?).
Using On-Screen Menus System Index The System Index feature allows you to get detailed information about your digital satellite receiver. Details that can be viewed from within the System Index menu include program guide information, details about the menu system, explanations of the remote control, front panel, and back panel of the receiver, and even a glossary of words common when discussing digital satellite receivers.
Using On-Screen Menus Picture Size Selecting Picture Size allows you to select the type of TV connected to the receiver. You can choose between Normal (4X3) or Cinema (16X9). The default is Normal. Time Zone Using this feature allows you to set the local time zone and to enact a DaylightSaving time option. Accurate time and time zone is necessary for Watch and Remind features. Setting the time zone is normally automatic, and generally does not require you to do anything.
Using On-Screen Menus Dish Pointing The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your digital satellite receiver and optimize your reception of the satellite signal. Selecting Dish Antenna It is important to complete each of the following steps required for your satellite dish antenna. If you do not, you will not receive proper dish pointing coordinates and will not be able to take full advantage of your digital satellite receiver.
Using On-Screen Menus Select by City Allows you to choose major cities from selected states to find dish-pointing coordinates. Enter Lat/Long Allows you to find dish-pointing coordinates from latitude and longitude entries. Latitudes between 20 and 55 can be entered, and longitudes between 65 and 125 can be entered. Signal Meter This feature allows you to determine the strength of all available signals, one at a time.
Using On-Screen Menus New Access Card Selecting the New Access Card function allows you to update the digital satellite receiver with a new access card. This is necessary on occasion when DIRECTV sends out a new card. Alternate Data Selects from among the available data channels. Interactive This function allows you to learn more about DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™. It also allows you to setup an account for the free service, review transactions and messages, and to change settings.
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Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Finding the TV’s Video Line Input • Running the System Test • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again.
Other Information Troubleshooting Many problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the digital satellite receiver. If you experience the following: • Image freezes • Blank screen • Audio freezes • Won’t respond to front panel or remote try this: press and hold the INFO and right arrow buttons for at least three seconds. If the problems persist, try unplugging the digital satellite receiver for 15 seconds to 2 minutes and then plug it in again.
Other Information Remote Control Problems Problems with the remote control • Maybe something is between the remote control and the remote sensor. • Maybe the remote control is not in SAT mode. Press the SAT (or, if your remote is older, SAT1 or DIRECTV) button so the remote will control the digital satellite receiver. • Remember to press the OK button after entering a channel number that is less than four digits long. • Maybe batteries in the remote control are weak, dead or installed incorrectly.
Other Information Finding the TV’s Video Line Input Note: If your TV is connected with just coaxial cables, you only need to tune to channel 3 or 4. If you used audio/video cables to connect your TV to the digital satellite receiver, you must tune your TV to the video input channel to view DIRECTV® programming and menus. There are just as many ways to access a TV’s video input channel as there are brands and models of TVs. Below are some things you can try.
Other Information Running the System Test The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your digital satellite receiver. If you are experiencing any trouble with your receiver, run the system test. It will also allow you to get your access card number or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your digital satellite receiver. First make sure that: • all connections—jacks, cables, etc.—are correctly in place. See Chapter One, Setup and Connections, for more information.
Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor. • The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
Other Information To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit: • Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. • Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible. Please retain all accessories that were included with your unit such as the remote control hand unit and access card. • Include with the shipment: 1. Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale. 2.
Other Information FCC Registration Information Your digital satellite receiver is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company. On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
Other Information Accessory Order Form Description Part No. Price Qty Total RG-6 Coaxial Cable RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof “F” connectors comes in a variety of lengths. S-Video Cable comes in 12 foot lengths. 12 feet DT12C $14.95 25 feet DT25C $24.95 50 feet DT50C $39.95 S-Video Cable 12 feet DT12S $19.95 Weatherproof “F” Connector (2) D905 $5.95 TVRO Bullet Amplifier D903 $22.95 Self-Installer’s Kit DKIT96 $69.95 Remote Control CRK76SG3 247047 $33.
Other Information Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below Placing an Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form.
Glossary Glossary Assisted Setup The Assisted Setup menus walk you through a series of setup steps. This feature is designed to help you get the system up and running. The Assisted Setup appears the first time the digital satellite system is turned on, but if you need to run the setup again, press the remote control’s MENU button to display the Main menu, then select System Setup, and finally select Assisted Setup.
Glossary Highlight and Select The way that all on-screen menus are handled; using highlight and select navigation. To highlight, use the remote control’s arrow buttons (up, down, left, and right) to highlight different choices on the screen. Press the OK button to select the highlighted choice. Note that when a highlighted on-screen menu choice has a number beside it, you can also press the corresponding number button on the remote control to select it.
Glossary RF Jack and Coaxial Cable (F-type) RF jacks provide good video imaging and mono-quality sound. RF jacks and cables should be used if A/V connections are not available on your TV. RF input jacks are also used for off-air antenna, and cable feeds. The RF jacks on the receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT, and OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your system is used to connect the receiver to your TV/VCR’s antenna input jack.
Index Index A A/V jacks and cables 8 Access Card 59 Access card number 17 Accessories 69 Accessory Order Form 69 Active Profile’s Preferences 35 AlphaSort™ 29, 36 AlphaSort™ icon 29 Alternate Audio icon 29 Alternate Data 59 Animation 52 Arrows on remote 20 Assisted Setup 18 Assisted setup 65 Attractions Guide 33 Audio Hum 6 Audio/Video jacks/cables 7, 10, 14 AUX button 20 Color Scheme 52 Connections 7, 22 jacks and cables 14 Context Help 40 D Deleting purchases 44 Detail Guide 30 DIRECTV button 20 DIRECT
Index Purchases 41 cancelling 44 menu 41, 44 Pay Per View programs 45 previewing 45 reviewing 44 Purchases Menu 44 canceling purchases 44 reviewing purchases 44 spending limits 44 R Rating limit 48 Recording 9, 11, 13 Remote Control 1 buttons 20 codes 25 modes 24 programming 25 universal 1 Reset 54 Reviewing purchases 44 RF coaxial cable connections 12 RF coaxial jacks/cables 7 RF jacks/cables 14 RSA-secure downloads 2 S S-Video 7, 14 S-Video Connection 8 S-video jack 7 Satellite Receiver code list 26 Sco
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