Using the On-Screen
Displays
Connecting Your Digital Satellite
Receiver
5
Viewing Pictures From Your Digital
Satellite Receiver
Other Information
Using Your Remote
Control
Table of Contents
Carton Contents
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6
Setup and Connections
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7
Connection Overview
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7
Step 1: Connecting the Antennas or Cable TV
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8
Step 2: Connecting Your Analog TV Set or
Digital Monitor
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9
Connecting Your Analog TV Set
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9
Connecting Your Digital Monitor
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10
Step 3: Selecting High or Standard
Definition Output
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11
Step 4: Connecting Your VCR
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12
Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller
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13
Connecting a Sony SmartFile
™
VCR
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13
Step 6: Connecting an Audio System
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14
Step 7: Connecting the RF Antenna
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14
Step 8: Connecting the Telephone Line and
AC Power Cord
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15
Step 9: Inserting the Access Card
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15
Inserting the Batteries
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16
Selecting Items
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16
Understanding the Buttons
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17
Setting Up the Remote Control
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19
Manufacturer Codes
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20
Television Features
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22
Turning On the Power
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23
Changing Channels
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24
Using the Main Menu
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25
Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver
(SYSTEM)
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26
Setting Up the Satellite or Digital TV Antenna
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27
Setting Up the VCR Control Feature
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30
Performing a System Test
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33
Replacing Your Access Card
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34
Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception
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35
Setting Up Non-Satellite Stations
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38
Setting the Clock
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42
Viewing Station and Program Information
(GUIDES)
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43
Using the Alpha List
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44
Using the Program Guide
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45
Using the Category Guide
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46
Using the Station Index
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47
Using the Favorite Stations Guide
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48
Using Other Guides
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51
Viewing Pay Per View Programs
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53
Setting Preferences
(PREFERENCES)
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54
Setting Display Options
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55
Setting Up Custom Stations
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58
Selecting Data Service
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60
Adjusting TV Properties
(TV PROPERTIES)
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61
Setting Locks and Limits
(LOCKS & LIMITS)
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65
DIRECTV Locks & Limits and TV Locks & Limits
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67
Locking Your Receiver
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70
Unlocking Your Receiver
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71
Checking Service Provider Information
(DIRECTV)
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72
Viewing Messages
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73
Checking Your Purchases
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74
Scheduling Programs
(TIMER & REC)
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75
Recording Programs
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75
Using One Button Timer & Rec
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76
Using the Timer & Rec Feature
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77
Editing Timer & Rec Events
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79
Setting Audio Options
(AUDIO)
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80
Changing the Current Audio
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81
Changing the Default Audio
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81
Setting Dolby Digital Options
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82
Setting Closed Captioning
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83
Location and Function of Controls
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84
Front Panel
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84
Display Window
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84
Back Panel
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85
Specifications
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86
Troubleshooting
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87
FCC Regulations and Information
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90
Limited Warranty
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91
Software License Agreement
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92
Index
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93
Connecting Your Digital Satellite
Receiver
Using Your Remote Control
Viewing Pictures From Your Digital
Satellite Receiver
Using the On-Screen Displays
Other Information