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DIRECTV
Digital Satellite Receiver
Owner’s Manual
Models GAEB0A
GCEB0A
1031941-0001 Rev. A
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Copyright © 2001, 2002 Hughes Network Systems, inc., a wholly Note on recording programming – Most television programs and owned subsidiary of Hughes Electronics Corporation. All rights films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary to Hughes governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain Network Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes circumstances, copyright law may apply to pri
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Important Safety Instructions For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner's Manual before you attempt to install or use your satellite system. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary. Heed Cautions–All cautions on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions–All operating and use instructions should be followed. THESE CAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS APPEAR ON THE BACK OF TH
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INSTALLATION Polarization – This DIRECTV Receiver is equipped with a plug that will Example of Antenna Grounding according to the National fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this Electrical Code instructions contained in “Radio and Television feature. If the plug does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your Equipment”. outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades
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SERVICE Servicing–Do not attempt to service this DIRECTV Receiver yourself as Use of replacement parts specified by the manufacturer can prevent fire, opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other electric shock, or other hazards. hazards. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to Safety Check–Upon completion of any service or repairs to this qualified service personnel. DIRECTV Receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks C
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity– Standards to which Conformity is declared: FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. • Responsible Party’s Name: Hughes Network Systems, Inc. Address: 11717 Explor
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Contents Adjusting system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 New Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setup overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Change Receiver ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Attach the antenna cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Set output channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connect your TV. . . . . .
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viii Contents
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Getting Started 1 This chapter explains how to: ® You may connect a second • Connect the DIRECTV satellite dish antenna to your DIRECTV Receiver DIRECTV Receiver to the unused (this page). LNB output. These instructions • Connect your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV (see page 3). also apply to an additional • Find antenna azimuth and elevation settings for your location (see page 4). receiver. • Test the DIRECTV System operation (see page 5). How to use this manual This manual uses these typogr
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You can configure your system several ways, depending on what additional Attach the antenna cable components (such as a VCR, DVD player, or A/V receiver) you select. For now, however, use the simplest configuration to check your antenna and cabling. ® • Ensure that the DIRECTV Receiver is not plugged into an electrical outlet. • Attach the RG-6 coaxial antenna cable to the SATELLITE IN connector on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Refer to the appropriate figure below and on the next page.
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Depending on your TV, you can connect it to the receiver in one of three ways: Connect your TV • S-Video cable (best picture quality) or • Video cable (very good picture quality) or • Coaxial cable (good picture quality) In addition to your video connection, use a set of audio cables (L/R) to provide stereo sound. If your TV does not have audio jacks, you will hear monophonic audio. This is acceptable for the procedures described in the next section. ® To connect your TV to the DIRECTV Receive
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This section explains how to determine the proper antenna position. This is Determine antenna expressed in degrees of azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical). Use the angles receiver front panel controls shown below to complete this procedure.
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When you have aligned your dish antenna to the azimuth and elevation angles Testing your system shown on the Install pane: 1. Highlight the Signal tab. 2. Use the button to highlight the Source pull-down menu 3. Signal quality is indicated by a scale at the bottom of the pane and with an audible indication. The frequency and tempo of the tone increase with signal strength. )-%),3-,9 ,"
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Adding system components 2 ® You can configure your DIRECTV Receiver several ways depending on the additional audio/video components you want to use. This chapter explains how to: • Connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna (this page). • Connect the optional RF remote control antenna (this page). • Connect and set-up a VCR (see page 8). • Integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your existing audio or A/V system (see page 10). Connecting At this point, you should have: components Verified that
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® Connecting a VCR Follow these instructions to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV Receiver. Connect the satellite antenna RG-6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV Receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack (refer to figures on page 2). 1. Depending on your VCR, select the appropriate connection to the DIRECTV receiver: If your VCR has A/V connectors – Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the VCR’s A/V IN jacks. If your VCR only has an RF (coaxial) connector– Connect the DIRECTV Receiv
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7. Test the VCR control feature as described below. 8. Remove the temporary mounting tape. Attach the emitter permanently with peel-and-stick backing. This will not interfere with normal VCR operation. ® The VCR SETUP menu provides the settings to allow the DIRECTV Receiver to communicate with your VCR. ( 3), ,"
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® Connecting a home You can integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your entertainment system to take advantage of enhanced audio and video capability. Follow these entertainment instructions to connect your DIRECTV Receiver. system • To connect the DIRECTV Receiver to your audio system, use A/V cables to connect the satellite receiver to the audio receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks. The A/V receiver must be • Dolby Digital - With the GCEB0A model, you can enjoy programs that turned on in order to send
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Using the remote control 2 This chapter explains how to: • Use the HMRC-8 and HMRC-9 remote control functions. (see page 13) • Install and replace the remote control batteries. (see page 14) • Program the remote to work with your system components. (see page 14) • Access interactive programming features. (see page 15) # 3 %
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