Directv HIRD-E11 User Manual

Model: HIRD-E11HIRD-E25Digital Satellite ReceiverOwner’s Manual

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 1-2DIRECTV PLUS SystemComponentsThere are three main components of your DIRECTV

A FIRST LOOK AT THE DIRECTV PLUS DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVERPAGE 1-3 combined with to access the INSTALLATION screenThe rear of the digital satellite

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 1-4The Remote ControlThe HRMC-1 and HRMC-5 remote controls can control your DIRE

PAGE 2-1It is recommended that you have your DIRECTV PLUS System professionally installed. This is due tosafety issues, electrical codes, and assuranc

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 2-2Connection for YourEntertainment SystemThere are a number of ways to connect t

SETTING UP THE DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEMPAGE 2-3If your VCR has S-video input…use an S-video cable to connect the digital satellite receiver’s S-VIDEO outpu

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 2-4TV and/or VCR. These are sold separately and should be available from your dea

SETTING UP THE DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEMPAGE 2-5Connecting the VCR Control CableWith the proper connections you can have the model HIRD-E2 digital satellite

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 2-6

PAGE 3-1Now it’s time for you to take control. Take a few minutes to read through this chapter to begin tounderstand how to operate your system. Let’s

Trademarks and Copyrights—Software contained in the digital satellite receiver and thismanual is copyright © 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 byHughes

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 3-2you power the digital satellite receiver off, it has not actually stopped usin

PAGE 4-1There’s a cluster of satellites way out there in space, and just as a telescope is pointed at a star, youneed to point your satellite dish ant

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 4-2For the traditional 18” satellite dish, confirm that you have all of the compo

INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAPAGE 4-3Note: When “Satellite 1” is used in reference this is equivalent to “SAT A.” Likewise,“Sate

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 4-4Choosing the AntennaInstallation SiteWARNINGFor your own safety, follow these

INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAPAGE 4-5DANGERDo not select a location to install the satellite dish antenna near powerlines. You c

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 4-6Installing the Satellite DishAntenna onto a Wooden SurfaceThe satellite dish a

INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAPAGE 4-7the mast is plumbed (aligned vertically with the bubble level), go to step 5. Otherwise, lo

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 4-8Installing the Satellite DishAntenna onto a Brick SurfaceThe satellite dish an

INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAPAGE 4-98) Install the mast assembly onto the mounting surface using a 3-inch x ¼-20 machine screw

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFor your safety and protection, read this entire Owner’s Manual before you attempt to install or use your DIRECTV PLUSSys

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 4-104) Using a carpenter’s level, plumb the satellite dish antenna mast in at le

INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAPAGE 4-11Installing the Satellite DishAntenna onto a Metal PoleThe satellite dish antenna can be in

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 4-12Assembling the Satellite Dish Antenna1) Insert a flat-head screw into one of

INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAPAGE 4-13Refer to the following:• Go to the section titled “Grounding the Metal Pole Mount” if you

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 4-142) Insert the ¼-20 x ½-inch bolt through the grounding hole on thebase plate

INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAPAGE 4-15Installation Procedure1) Select the location where you will install the ground block. Cho

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 4-162) Insert the correct size retainer screw into the LNB mounting hole. Two si

INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAPAGE 4-17In the following procedure you will be referring to the meter on the INSTALLATION screen.

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 4-18The easiest way to find the satellite signal is by scanning the sky in the ge

INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAPAGE 4-194) To have reached this step it is assumed that there is some degree of signal. A numeric

INSTALLATIONPolarization—This DIRECTV PLUS digital satellitereceiver is equipped with a plug that will fit into the poweroutlet only one way. Do not m

PAGE 5-1This chapter will reveal many different ways to find the programs you want to watch. The first thingyou should know is that channels in the DI

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 5-2The OneLine™ GuideIf you’d like to know what’s on another channel without swit

WATCHING PROGRAMS ON DIRECTV PLUSPAGE 5-3Alternate ServicesThe digital satellite receiver can support alternate audio services. To determine if the se

PAGE 6-1The most powerful feature of the digital satellite receiver is the on-screen guides. You may customizethe on-screen guide you can see a page o

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 6-2programming at what time is being offered. The "LG. CELL" portion of

THE ON-SCREEN GUIDESPAGE 6-3Using PreSelectWith the PreSelect feature you can select viewing choices in advance to avoid missing them. UsePreSelect to

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 6-4The PROGRAM GUIDE (SM. CELL)The PROGRAM GUIDE (SM. CELL) displays 1½-hours of

THE ON-SCREEN GUIDESPAGE 6-5The PROGRAM GUIDE (LG. CELL)The PROGRAM GUIDE (LG. CELL) displays two hours of programming. Up to 8 channels can beseen at

Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines forproper grounding an, in particular, specifies that the cableground shall be connected to the gr

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 6-6The TITLE GUIDEThe TITLE GUIDE displays up to 12 program titles at any one tim

THE ON-SCREEN GUIDESPAGE 6-7To navigate the guide, use the , , , and keys. You can continue to press the or keys to scrollmore program offeri

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 6-8The Types pop-up menu allows you to break down your chosen theme by type. For

THE ON-SCREEN GUIDESPAGE 6-9Class FiltersAnother way to filter the guide is by using the Classes menu. From this menu you can selectclassifications in

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 6-10You can perform the PreSelect capability from within the on-screen guides. Si

THE ON-SCREEN GUIDESPAGE 6-11Buy OptionsThe Buy Options button is similar to the Buy $ button. This button will initiate a drop-down menu withthree pu

PAGE 7-1The digital satellite receiver offers much more than fantastic audio and video. The Main Menu is theprimary location where you can access syst

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 7-2Main MenuFrom the MAIN MENU you can access the on-screen guide, customize your

THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEMPAGE 7-3Setup MenuMany functions of your digital satellite receiver can be customized. These settings may

FEDERAL COMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)REGULATORY INFORMATIONFederal Communications Commission (FCC)—TheDIRECTV PLUS System complies with both Part 15

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 7-4Things to do in the SETUP MENUCurrent settings overviewAn overview of the curr

THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEMPAGE 7-5After specifying a channel, press the key or select OK when you are ready to continue.Next, ente

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 7-6PurchasesThe PURCHASE screen displays recently viewed and advanced purchased p

THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEMPAGE 7-7unlocking the digital satellite receiver. To avoid this inconvenience, verify the contents of theF

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 7-8PreferencesBy changing the various options on the PREFERENCES screen, you can

THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEMPAGE 7-9LanguageThe LANGUAGE option enables you to specify the language in which menus and messages aredis

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 7-10Demo ModeThe Demo Mode is a feature that is primarily intended for in-store p

THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEMPAGE 7-11Things to do in the LIMITS screenMax RatingProgram ratings indicate the suitability of a program’

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 7-12Places to go from the CHANNEL LISTS screenRenameWhen you highlight the Rename

THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEMPAGE 7-13TurboTune™The TURBOTUNE SETUP screen is used to specify which nine channels that will appear in t

TABLE OF CONTENTSA FIRST LOOK AT THE DIRECTVPLUS DIGITAL SATELLITERECEIVER ... 1-1What You Should Do First...

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 7-14Another signal strength utility that you may find useful is the Cable Test th

THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEMPAGE 7-15System TestWhenever you experience a problem with your satellite system, you can use the SYSTEM T

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 7-16Be sure to test both the Record and the Stop commands, which are necessary f

PAGE 8-1You can use the remote control that came with your digital satellite receiver to control othercomponents in your entertainment system. The rem

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 8-2Test if the entered code matches your device by pressing the key. If the de

PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROLPAGE 8-3VCR CODE NUMBERSalora 014Samsung 102 040 032 104 107 109112 113 115 120 122 125159Sansui 043 048 135 022Sanyo 0

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALPAGE 8-4Switching the Remote Control to Operate AdditionalDigital Satellite ReceiverY

PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROLPAGE 8-5component at some future time, you can restore the remote control’s capability to control the auxiliarycomponen

Questions? Did we forget to tell you something? Many people, over time, have questions about theirDIRECTV PLUS System. We have compiled the most commo

Cancel PreSelect ... 6-11Buy $ ... 6-11Buy

DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUALQ I’m getting a message to call some extension. Why?A There are many different reasons

LIMITED WARRANTYHughes Network Systems (HNS) provides the following limited warranty on your DIRECTV PLUS System from HughesNetwork Systems.This limit

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PAGE 1-1Congratulations! You’ve selected one of the most advanced digital video and audio componentsavailable today. You now have the capability to re