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  • LG LSS-3200A | Owners Manual - Page 1
    DIRECTV® HD Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL : LSS-3200A Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. Toll Free Number 1-800-243-0000 © Copyright 2004, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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    'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. THIS EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED TO RECEIVE AND DECODE SIGNALS TRANSMITTED ACCORDING TO ATSC DIGITAL TELEVISION STANDARD A/53, DIRECTV SPECIFICATION AND IS INTENDED TO BE USED WITH AN APPROPRIATE ANTENNA, DISH AND DISPLAY DEVICE THAT YOU MUST PROVIDE. Dolby Digital
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    received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name / Model : LG / LSS-3200A Responsible Party : LG FCC Inquiry Equipment Classification : Part 15 TV Interface Device Type of Product(EUT) : DIRECTV® HD Receiver Manufacturer : LG Electronics Inc. Address : 19-1, Cheongho
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    PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product
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    , a triple LNB Multi-Satellite dish antenna, along with a DIRECTV HD Receiver and high-definition television equipment is required. Satellite dish antenna sold separately. Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service address, social security number and/or
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    31-32 3-7. Audio Connection 33-34 3-8. Remote Control RF Antenna Connection 35 4. Front Panel and 4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver . . . . .36 4-2. Using the Remote Control 37-39 4-3. Programming the Remote Control 40 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components 41-43
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    Guide 53-54 7-4. Selecting a Program 55 7-5. Getting More Program Information 56-57 7-6. Setting a Timer/Record Event for Future Viewing 58 7-7. Purchasing DIRECTV . VCR Control Setup 115 8-24. Remote Control Setup 116 9. EZ Help 117-118 Product Specifications 119 Troubleshooting 120-123
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    on your analog TV. However an analog TV will not display the HD quality. The Advanced Program Guide™ delivered via satellite service also enables you to access and view program listings for over-the-air broadcasts and cable as well as DIRECTV® programming. The ATSC Tuner uses LG's 4th generation VSB
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    control access from your easy chair, anywhere in the room, or even from another room within your home. Convenient Use • EZ Help Easy-to-use on-screen menus with instant spot help and brief on-screen user's guide. • EZ Hook-up The on-screen menus show connection schemes on the DIRECTV HD Receiver
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    Sat A 101 Sat C 110 Sat B 119 DIRECTV Digital Analog signal signal TV HD Receiver Phone Jack Analog Cable service Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior quality video and audio. The DIRECTV® HD Receiver enables you to take full advantage of
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    .) The 480i format is called SD. 480p format is called the ED format. 480i is roughly equivalent to a normal analog TV picture. The 720p and 1080i formats are called the HD formats. Some analog televisions can display a picture 720 pixels wide by 480 pixels high, that's a total of 345,600 pixels
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    2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-3. Display Formats The DIRECTV® HD Receiver provides several display formats. Pressing the DISPLAY FORMAT button adapted based on the preferred resolution format of the DVI-HDTV monitor. The format may be converted from the original broadcast format. Note : Only
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    16:9) with 480i or 480p format setting, the RATIO button on the remote control changes the wide mode in the cycle of Letterbox → Cropped, → Standard Definition Output Format (4:3) No Adjustment Options Standard Definition (4:3) antenna High-Definition (16:9) Letter box Choose when you want to
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    High-Definition (16:9) antenna Normal Choose when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV. Black or gray bars coverage. CINE-Zoom Choose when you want to adjust zooming. *Note. The HDTV formats should always be broadcast in the 16:9 aspect ratio. However, you
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    surround sound speaker surround sound speaker Dolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channels The DIRECTV® HD Receiver will be the focal center of your home entertainment system comprising a variety of components, such as TV, DVD, VCR, etc. and external audio systems. Since digital programs being broadcast
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    OUT 1 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT L1 L2 OUT TO TV OPTICAL R1 R2 AUDIO OUT COMPONENT OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Y Pb TYPE ) DVI-HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i Audio cables The analog audio outputs may be used to drive an external Hi-Fi audio system instead of the TV speakers.
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    on your remote control, and select it by pressing " ". The on-screen menu also offers visual cues for easy guidance. Advanced Program Guide™ The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide is an on-screen listing of current and future programs that are available from DIRECTV. The DIRECTV® HD Receiver offers you
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    menu disappears from the screen. Second, if you press the "HELP (?)" button while you are viewing a program with no menus on -screen, the DIRECTV HD Receiver provides a comprehensive on-screen user's guide. It describes how to use your receiver. This is, in fact, an on-line version of this Operating
  • LG LSS-3200A | Owners Manual - Page 19
    Unpacking Make sure you have received all these items listed below with the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. Remote Control Cables S VIDEO Jack Audio/Video Jacks OUT TO TV Phone Jacks Y PB PR Component Jacks DVI-HDTV Jack VCR CONTROL Batteries AA AA Access Card ACCESS CARD Remote Control RF Antenna 18
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    is the means by which DIRECTV controls the distribution of its service. The card must be inserted into the access card slot (on the front of the DIRECTV HD Receiver) at all times to ensure reception of satellite signals. Remote Control RF Antenna The Remote Control RF Antenna can be used with the
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    ) RF REMOTE PHONE JACK VCR CONTROL SATELLITE IN Ant In Is used to connect an over-the-air or terrestrial antenna. Cable In Is used to connect a coaxial cable coming from your cable TV service outlet or cable box. Out to TV Provides an RF connection between the DIRECTV HD Receiver and older TVs
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    to communicate with certain compatible devices, such as Personal Video Recorders. VCR Control Is used to connect the VCR controller cable to your receiver. RF Remote Is used to connect the RF Remote control antenna to your receiver. Phone Jack Is used to connect a phone line. Satellite In Is used
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    , cable, and/or over-the-air antennas. - What type of connectors does your TV or VCR have: Y/Pb/Pr, RGB, DVI-HDTV, S-VIDEO, A/V (RCA- type), or RF coaxial? - Do you have an external audio or audio/video system? Consider integrating the DIRECTV HD Receiver into a home theater configuration to take
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    HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RF REMOTE PHONE JACK VCR CONTROL SATELLITE IN Receiving Signals 1. Connect the "Antenna" to the "ANT IN" jack on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver using a coaxial RF
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    -HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RF REMOTE PHONE JACK VCR CONTROL SATELLITE IN Phone wall jack Receiving Signals 1. Connect the "Antenna" to the "ANT IN" jack on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver
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    -HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RF REMOTE PHONE JACK VCR CONTROL SATELLITE IN Phone wall jack Receiving Signals 1. Connect the "Antenna" to the "ANT IN" jack on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver
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    -HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RF REMOTE PHONE JACK VCR CONTROL SATELLITE IN Phone wall jack Receiving Signals 1. Connect the "Antenna" to the "ANT IN" jack on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the cable TV signal to the "CABLE IN" jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver
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    DATA PORT RGB OUT (1080i/720p/480p) DVI-HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RF REMOTE PHONE JACK VCR CONTROL SATELLITE IN Phone wall jack TV Viewing 1. Connect the "OUT TO TV" jack on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to the "ANT IN" jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the "AUDIO OUT" and
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    DVI-HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RF REMOTE PHONE JACK VCR CONTROL SATELLITE IN Phone wall jack TV Viewing 1. Connect the "OUT TO TV" jack on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to the "ANT IN" jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the "COMPONENT OUT" jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to
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    the "RGB/DVI-HDTV" jacks.) 3. Connect the L/R "AUDIO OUT" jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the L/R "AUDIO IN" jacks on your TV using RCA-type cables. Note : The RGB OUT jack supports 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. 29 4. Select Antenna In or RGB In, source on your TV. (Refer to TV user's manual.)
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    /480p/480i) RF REMOTE PHONE JACK VCR CONTROL SATELLITE IN Phone wall jack TV Viewing 1. Connect the "OUT TO TV" jack on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to the "ANT IN" jack on your TV using a coaxial RF cable. 2. Connect the "DVI-HDTV OUT" jack on the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the "DVI-HDTV IN" jack
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    DATA PORT RGB OUT (1080i/720p/480p) DVI-HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RF REMOTE PHONE JACK VCR CONTROL SATELLITE IN TV Viewing Refer to Section 3-5, 'TV Connection'. Phone wall jack VCR Recording 1. Connect the "OUT TO TV" jack on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to the "ANT IN" jack on your VCR
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    AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT L1 L2 OUT TO TV OPTICAL R1 R2 AUDIO OUT COMPONENT OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Y Pb TYPE Pr DATA PORT RGB OUT (1080i/720p/480p) DVI-HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RF REMOTE PHONE JACK VCR CONTROL SATELLITE IN VCR Controller VCR (front view) IR Sensor VCR (side
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    TV OPTICAL R1 R2 AUDIO OUT COMPONENT OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Y Pb TYPE Pr DATA PORT RGB OUT (1080i/720p/480p) DVI-HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RF REMOTE PHONE JACK VCR CONTROL SATELLITE IN Dolby Digital® Connection 1. Connect the "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" jack on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver
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    L1 L2 OUT TO TV OPTICAL R1 R2 AUDIO OUT COMPONENT OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Y Pb TYPE Pr DATA PORT RGB OUT (1080i/720p/480p) DVI-HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Audio cables Hi-Fi System Connection 1. Connect the Left and Right "AUDIO OUT" jacks from the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to the Left
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    as far away from metal objects as possible. 3. Before using the Remote Control RF Antenna, the Remote Control Setup menu must be set to "RF Type" (see section 8-23). Note : Do not place the RF antenna directly on top of the DIRECTV HD Receiver or any other metal object. For best results, place the
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    480p 480i DVI RGB YPBPR 1 POWER Turns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off. 2 Access Card and RESET button Door Standby mode indicator Multi function indicator The Access Card is the means by which DIRECTV controls the distribution of its services. The card must be inserted into the access
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    PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-2. Using the Remote Control 2 3 4 7 6 37 1 1 POWER Turns the DIRECTV® HD Receiver on and off. If your remote control is programmed to control other components such as VCR, DVD, etc., Power will turn the component on and off. If you want to control other components
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    TV Aspect Ratio of the Preference menu. 10 SIGNAL Shows the signal strength of the current channel, if it is a digital channel or satellite channel. You may improve the signal strength by adjusting the direction of your over-the-air antenna options of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. The digital caption
  • LG LSS-3200A | Owners Manual - Page 40
    returns to TV viewing from any menu. 21 Component Control Buttons Provides control for DVD remote control must be programmed for the brand of component being used. For further instructions on remote control programming, please refer to Section 4-3 of this operating guide or the Program Remote
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    the Remote Control The DIRECTV® HD Receiver remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control that can be programmed to control most remote-controllable devices from other manufacturers. NOTE The remote control may not control all models of other brands. 1. Test your remote control To
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    4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components TV Codes Brands Akai Amark Ampro Blaupunkt Broksonic Candle Capehart Citizen Classic Concerto Contec Coronado Craig Crown Daewoo Daytron Dynasty Electrohome Emerson Fisher Funai Futuretech General Electric
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    4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components VCR Codes Aiwa Akai Ampro Audio dynamics Broksonic Canon Pulsar Quartz Quasar RCA Realistic Rico Runco Salora Samsung Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears DVD Codes Code Supported Brands 960 Zenith 961 Toshiba 962 Sony 963 Pioneer 964 Mitsubishi 965 JVC 066
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    4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components AUX (AUDIO) Goldstar Luxman NAD Panasonic RCA Toshia 005 017 014 003 015 036 046 004 042 Hitachi Marantz Pioneer Victor 010
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    5. INITIAL SETUP IMPORTANT: Check your TV owner's manual for the prefered or required video format. The appropriate format should be set using the DISPLAY FORMAT button on the front panel of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. If the correct format is not selected, the on-screen display and video may not
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    whenever you tune to a new channel or press the INFO button on the remote control while viewing a program. It displays channel and program information in the banner is active or available as provided by the broadcaster and service provider. The information available on the Channel Banner is described
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    . Message Icon ( ) Indicates that your DIRECTV HD Receiver has messages from DIRECTV. The message icon will appear in the service provider. Occasionally incorrect information may be provided. For example, a service such as "HD" may be available even if the icon is not highlighted, or a service
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    Surfing The surf list appears on the TV screen when you press the SURF button on the remote control. It enables you to surf up to 50 favorite channels that were chosen in the Edit Channel section of the Setup menu or directly added in the SURF guide as described below. The surf list consists
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    6-3. Freeze Screen Pressing the FREEZE button freezes the current image. Pressing the FREEZE button again enlarges the image. The image can then be scanned vertically and horizontally. Pressing the FREEZE button once again returns the image to live video. FREEZE Mode Screen Multi-Freeze Mode Screen
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    from various signal sources with the Advanced Program Guide. If you don't subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, however, the function of the DIRECTV HD Receiver will be limited to receiving signals only from ANT and/or CABLE. You can still enjoy HD services provided by over-the-air digital broadcast
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    the Advanced Program Guide in several ways. To display the Advanced Program Guide: - Press the GUIDE button on your remote control. or - Press the MENU button on the remote control and select the DIRECTV menu. Several options will appear. Choose the Guide option (MENU ➝ DIRECTV ➝ Guide). To exit the
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    viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the items below in the Guide menu (see section 7-1). ALL The ALL category shows program listings for all channels to which you may subscribe. The guide shows DIRECTV® channels that your dish antenna can receive, and over
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    that belong to a given category. The DIRECTV HD Receiver first shows you currently applicable categories and allows you to search for programs in that category (see section 7-8). Keyword Searches for programs that have or are related to a specific keyword. You can choose a keyword for program
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    on your remote control to navigate the guide screen. 2. Press " " to select or execute the highlighted menu or function. The on-screen guide shows you a specific channel or program, if the channel or program is listed far from the currently highlighted program. The Advanced Program Guide thus
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    can quickly jump to a page that contains a specific channel by directly entering a channel number using the digit buttons "0~9" on the remote control. Pressing "G " following the digit button strokes will move to the channel immediately. Picture In Guide view You can preview the highlighted channel
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    tune directly to the program. Current Program / DIRECTV® option in the Guide menu, this program DIRECTV ➝ Purchase List and cancel any purchase on the list anytime before its airing time. A continuous connection to a land-based phone line is required to perform this function with your remote control
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    the highlighted program. Depending on the broadcaster and service provider, information may include actor and role relationships, to the left menu bar, press "F" on remote control. To return to the additional information box, press "G". 4. To view this TV program, move the highlight to the left menu
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    program, move the highlight to the "Showings" menu, located on the left side of the additional information box, and press " ". 6. To return to the previous guide screen, Move the highlight to the "Back" menu, located on the left side of the additional information box, and press " ". 57
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    . A Record event will also turn on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver if it is turned off and will automatically control your VCR to record the program; if the VCR Controller is correctly set up (see sections 3-6 and 8-23). Timer/Record Events may also be manually set through the menu (see section 8-5). To
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    view movies on channel 200, the DIRECTV promo channel, to determine if you would like to purchase them. To purchase Pay Per View (PPV) programs: 1. From the program guide, press INFO button to see detailed connection to a land based phone line is required to order PPV with your remote control.) 59
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    You can search for specific programs by categories. The category information of each program is provided by the Advanced Program Guide™ so that you can viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the Guide menu. 2. Highlight the SEARCH in the guide menu. Pressing
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    category using "MY CATEGORY". To search programs by MY CATEGORY : 1. While viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the Guide menu. 2. Highlight the MY CATEGORY in the guide menu. Pressing " " will show search sub-menu. Select EDIT sub-menu and press " ". The
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    as actor/actress name, director name, etc. To search programs by keyword: 1. While viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the Guide menu. 2. Highlight SEARCH in the guide menu. Pressing " " will show the search sub-menu. Select the Keyword sub-menu and press
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    side of the menu label to help you go to the next level. To display and exit the Menu: Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu. A second press of the MENU button or a press of the EXIT button will take you back to
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    8-2. The Structure of the On-Screen Menus DIRECTV Guide Purchase List Mail List Timer/Record Timer/Record List Initial Setup SETUP EZ Channel Scan Manual Ch. Add Surf List/Ch. Edit Clock Out to TV EZ Hook-up AUDIO Digital Output Audio Mode Audio Language Dolby Digital Audio Variable
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    see each charge of the PPV programs purchased and shown. To review programs in the Purchase List: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing " "on the remote control. 3. Scroll down to the Purchase List using " ". 4. Move the
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    receive a message requesting your attention to a new service or special program offering. To check the Mail Box: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV® menu by pressing " " on the remote control remote control if you want to return to TV
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    also turn on the DIRECTV® HD Receiver if it is turned off and will automatically control your VCR to record the program if the VCR Controller is correctly set up (see sections 3-6 and 8-23). To add a program to the Timer/Record List : 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on
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    have reserved in the Guide menu or in the on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing " "on the remote control. 3. Guide menu, "Modify" can not be selected.) 7. Press "F" to return to the previous level or press the EXIT button on the remote control
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    advice on selecting a dish that will provide the services that you desire, contact DIRECTV (1-800-DIRECTV) or your local DIRECTV retail expert. If you already have a dish, refer to its user's guide to determine its type. To receive all available HD programming, you should install and select the Oval
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    -side direction, while tilt is the circular rotation of the dish itself around the pointing axis. Full instructions for the installation of your dish are provided with your satellite dish antenna. To enter your location: 1. Enter your ZIP code using the digit buttons on the remote control. 2. Press
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    the dish to the correct position with the elevation, azimuth, and tilt values obtained from the Your Location menu. While the maximum signal strength is 100 a receiver/transmitter on the satellite. It receives signals from DIRECTV and retransmits them to your dish. The DIRECTV® HD Receiver is
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    service provider. You can select two distinct areas by ZIP code remote control if you want to return to TV viewing. Note : The Add Local Network feature only adds station and program information to the guide. Depending on your location, such stations may be received by connecting an antenna
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    of the setup sequence. The next page will create the channel list automatically. After the Setup Wizard process is completed, press the " " button on the remote control to finish the Initial Setup. If you want to reconfigure your dish type or local network settings, execute the menu sequence MENU
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    the dish type and up to two distinct areas by ZIP code. To see the dish setup status: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV® menu by pressing " " on the remote control. 3. Scroll down to the Initial Setup using "E". 4. Move the highlight
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    pointing axis. Full instructions for the installation of your dish are provided with your satellite dish antenna. To enter your location: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV® menu by pressing " " on the remote control. 3. Scroll down to
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    , and tilt values obtained from the receives signals from DIRECTV and retransmits them to your dish. The DIRECTV® HD Receiver is capable of displaying the signal strength of most transponders by using the following method. To see the dish setup status: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control
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    all channels (both analog and digital) available through the antenna and cable inputs, and stores all the active channels manually in the Manual Ch. Add menu. The channel list created here can be seen in the Surf List/Ch. Edit menu. To scan the channels: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control
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    channels missed in your channel list: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the remote control. 3. Select the Setup menu by pressing " ". 4. Scroll down to Manual Ch. Add using "E". 5. Move the highlight to the right with "G " to
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    channel editing menu. 2. Choose "Surf" or "No Surf" using the SURF button on the remote control. 6. Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen or press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE Use the "Show All" button to show all the channels. Use the "Hide
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    8-8. Managing Channels 80
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    using signals transmitted by DIRECTV. To set auto clock: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the remote control. 3. Select the Setup to the previous menu or press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. 81
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    only. To set clock manually: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the remote control. 3. Select the the number buttons on the remote control. 8. Press MENU button to return to the previous screen or press the EXIT button on the
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    use the OUT TO TV jack, select channel 3 or 4 to send RF signal from your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to your TV. Your TV must be tuned to TV jack when your HD receiver is in the standby (power off) mode. To set Out to TV settings of the DIRECTV HD Receiver: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control
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    the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to your dish antenna and other components. Since the connection that is best for you depends on the components in your system, keep in mind that an alternative connection may also be possible. To see EZ Hook-up: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display
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    Digital Output If you are using an external audio system that supports Dolby Digital® audio, select Dolby Digital audio mode. If receiver to create high-pitched noise that could potentially cause harm to audio equipment. To set the digital audio mode: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control
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    the Audio PCM (Digital) Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) decoders support L/R stereo only. If selected, audio outputs are decoded and transmitted to the Digital Output (SPDIF) in PCM mode. Dolby Digital® Audio Dolby Digital® audio, formerly known as Audio Coding 3rd Generation or 5.1 channel audio
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    the remote control. 3. Select the Audio menu by pressing " ". 4. Scroll down to Audio Mode using "E". 5. Move the highlight to the right with "G ". 6. Select one of the three options and press " " to return to the previous level. 7. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing
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    the adequate audio level. If you connect audio line output to your TV, select 'Line Mode'. If you use the OUT TO TV port to connect to your TV, select 'RF Mode'. To set the Dolby Digital: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the
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    control. 3. Select the Audio menu by pressing " ". 4. Scroll down to Audio Language using "E". 5. Move the highlight to the right with "G ". 6. Select one of the eight language options and press " " to return to the previous level. 7. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV
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    control the volume with the remote control of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. To set Variable Audio: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the remote control on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE Only when Audio Variable is set
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    one of the options and press " " to return to the previous level. 7. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. Note : The RATIO button on the remote control may also be used to toggle through the available aspect ratio settings of the current content and output format. 91
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    bars. The picture in a 16:9 format will be horizontally adjusted or squeezed to fit the 4:3 ratio monitor. Modes for viewing normal image (4:3) on a wide TV (16:9) display WHEN OUTPUT FORMAT IS 720p OR 1080i MODE : Normal Use for a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 monitor, with
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    , Cine-Zoom) HD(720p/1080i) 16 : 9 HD(720p/1080i) 16 : 9 three temporary Aspect Ratio controls (Standard, Expand, Shrink) NOTE The aspect ratio setting changes both the high-definition outputs (Component, RGB/DVI-HDTV) and the standard-definition outputs (Video 1/2, S-Video, Out to TV). When using
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    Service, Services 1-6 typically represent different Language Services, if available. Service 1 Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service. This service previous level. 7. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE If both digital caption and closed caption
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    the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the remote control. 3. Select the Preference value from Style to Edge Color. Move the highlight using "ED", and Select a value for each option with "FG". 7. Press the MENU button on the remote control
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    program's dialog. Caption2 (CC2) CC2 is the special non-synchronous caption service that does not need to be in sync with the sound and return to the previous level. 7. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE If both digital caption and closed caption are selected,
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    button. Or Select DVI Level to either Standard which is recommended for most TVs to show maximum detail in dark areas or Expand which is recommended for use with computer/digital monitors. 7. Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to the previous level. Press the EXIT button on the
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    Shows you how to navigate through the on-screen menus of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver. To run EZ Demo: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the remote control. 3. Select the Preference menu by pressing " ". 4. Scroll down to EZ Demo
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    you to set up specific channels, ratings and spending on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the remote control. 3. Select 2. Enter the password by using the digit buttons on the remote control. 3. Enter the password again for verification. 5. Press "F "
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    off your DIRECTV® HD Receiver, Block Channel will automatically be reactivated. To block channels: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display to the previous screen or press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE When you tune to a blocked channel, a
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    return to the previous level. 6. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE MOVIE/MPAA rating G: General Audiences All ages admitted. information to be provided by broadcaters and service providers. If broadcast rating information is missing or incorrect, the Lock
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    return to the previous level. 7. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE TV Rating Children Programs TV-Y: All Children. This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children. This program is designed for children age 7 and
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    to the previous level. 7. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. NOTE TV Rating for General Programs TV-G: General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested. This program contains material that parents may
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    . Once the receiver is turned off and then turned back on, the lock will be reactivated. To set the spending limit of each PPV program: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the to the previous level. 8. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. 104
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    DIRECTV® HD Receiver. To view General information in the HD receiver: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the remote control box will be displayed. 8. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. 105
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    DIRECTV® HD Receiver. To view Feature list in the HD receiver: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the remote control information option box. 6. Scroll down using "E" on the remote control to select Feature List. 7. Press " " and
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    in Satellite mode, shows you what kind of tuners are built in your DIRECTV® HD Receiver. To upgrade the software in the HD receiver: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the remote control. 3. Select the System menu by pressing
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    to upgrade the software. 8. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. The DIRECTV HD Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions via satellite service. These modifications will automatically be made, usually at times when
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    system components of your DIRECTV® HD Receiver. Once the Basic System Test is done, your HD receiver's status will be displayed. If any problems are detected, a short message will be displayed. To test basic items in the HD Receiver: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on
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    ) connected to the HD receiver. Once the Satellite Dish Antenna (Outdoor Unit) Test is done, Satellite signal status will be displayed. If any problems are detected, a short message will be displayed. To test the Outdoor Unit : 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen
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    test. It will run automatically and if there is any problem in your system, the pop-up box will be displayed. 10. Press MENU button to return to the previous level or press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. Note : Depending on your location in the United States
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    . The signal strength may be improved by adjusting the over-the-air antenna or satellite dish antenna as directed by the antenna installation instructions. To see the signal strength : 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the
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    physical channel broadcast range*. This may be helpful to determine the best balance and antenna positioning for receiving broadcasts from different areas. To see the ATSC signal strength : 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the
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    DIRECTV® HD Receiver. Once you proceed past "Read the old card", "Replace Card" cannot be cancelled. To replace the card : 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control , follow the instructions in the Replay Card Wizard. 7. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to TV viewing. 114
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    to set up the DIRECTV® HD Receiver to control your VCR for automatic recording when used with the Record feature (see section 8-5). To set up the VCR Control: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using "E" on the remote control. 3. Select the
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    23. Remote Control Setup Your DIRECTV® HD Receiver's remote control can send signals to the HD Receiver in two ways. Standard IR (Infrared) and RF Control. Standard IR (Infrared) control allows the Remote Control to send signals to the HD Receiver within a line of sight. RF (Radio Frequency) control
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    information. NOTE Pressing the "HELP (?)" button on your remote control with no menu on-screen, will activate the overall EZ Help feature. However, when the MENU or the Advanced Program Guide™ is already displayed, pressing the "HELP (?)" button will activate the specific EZ Help feature. 117
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    Operating Guide. You can review many features of the DIRECTV® HD Receiver by navigating through a simple structure. It contains a brief overview of the DIRECTV HD Receiver, the use and programming of the remote control, a functional explanation of the front and back panel, and an instructive note
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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications For Model No. LSS-3200A DIRECTV® HD Receiver Television System Channel Coverage Digital TV VHF UHF CATV DIRECTV Inputs/Outputs ATSC/NTSC RF Inputs RF Output DIRECTV RF Input DVI-HDTV Output RGB Output Component Video Output S-Video Output Video Output NTSC,
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    resolve using the tips in this troubleshooting section, consult your dealer or call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV regarding problems with DIRECTV Service problems and LG Customer Support at Digital TV Hotline (1-877-993-6484) regarding your DIRECTV® HD Receiver. SYMPTOMS No power. SOLUTIONS - Is the
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    HD satellite services (see section 3-4). - Make sure there is a good signal strength on available satellites or off-air antenna (see section 8-7 or press the SIGNAL button on the remote control). - Check volume levels. - Make sure the TV or Amp is not muted. - Check that the DIRECTV® HD Receiver
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    remote control unit at the remote control sensor. - Check if the correct function (TV or SAT) on the remote control is selected. - Make sure the correct Remote Control type and code are set for both the remote and receiver service and the DIRECTV HD Receiver displayed in the GUIDE or INFO banner.
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    in stereo. Incorrect operation when controlling the HD Receiver from another device, such as a DVR. - Confirm that the IR Controller is located near the Remote Control Sensor (see section 4-1 item 4) in accordance with your DVR Manual. - For the most reliable control, connect to your PVR/DVR
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    controls, calibration, maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and • Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide
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DIRECTV
®
HD
Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL : LSS-3200A
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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