Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DRD455RH RCA
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Satellite Receiver User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again..
Cautions Do not stack electronic component s or other object s on top of the Digital Satellite Receiver . The slots on top of the r eceiver must be left uncovered to allow pr oper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components.
1 T able of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things To Consider Before Y ou Connect Components ................ 2 Choose Y our Connection ................................................................ 2 Insert Y our Access Card ..........
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 2 Chapter 1 Illustrations contained in this document ar e for repr esentation only . Choose Y our Connection There ar e several ways to connect your digital satellite r eceiver depending on the components you want to connect and the quali ty of the signal you want to achieve.
Chapter 1 3 Connections & Setup Excellent Connection Using S-Video and A/V jacks and cables to connect to the TV, RF coaxial cables to connect the VCR This connection provides the best pictur e quality , surpassing that of A/V cables. The S-Video cable, which carries video information only , requires that audio cables also be used for sound.
Connections & Setup 4 Chapter 1 V ery Good Connection Using A/V jacks and cables to connect to the TV, RF coaxial cables to connect the VCR This connection provides better pictur e quality than RF coaxial cables and is recommended for use with TVs that do not have S-Video input jacks.
Chapter 1 5 Connections & Setup Basic Connection Using RF Coaxial cables for all connections This connection provides standar d picture quality . This connection is only recommended for use with TVs that do not have S-Video or A/V input jacks.
Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 SATELLITE IN S-VIDEO OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT PHONE GROUND – R – AUDIO – L – VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO V CR LOW SPEED DATA DIGIT AL AUD IO INPUT Digital Satellite Re.
Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup Satellite Receiver Rear P anel This diagram illustr ates each of the back panel jacks found on your digital satellite receiver . When working with cables, be sur e to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (Video out to Video in, Right Audio out to Right Audio in, etc.
Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Note The Satellite Data Acquisition screen will also appear when: • your unit loses power (either from a po wer outage or being unplugged) • your unit loses the satellite signal for an extended period of time.
Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup Using Highlight and Select All on-screen menus can be handled the same way , using highlight and select navigation. Highlight and select navigation has two steps: 1. Use the arr ow buttons (up, down, left, and right) on the remote contr ol to highlight different choices on the screen.
Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Tip When you order programming, you need to know your access card and receiver ID numbers. To get these numbers, select System Setup from the Main menu, then System Test. Wait for the system to run all of its tests.
Chapter 2 11 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Contr ol Illustrations contained in this document ar e for repr esentation only . Tr ans port Buttons (REVERSE, PLA Y , FORWARD, RECORD, STOP , PAUSE) In on- screen guides, PLA Y advance the display one page, FORWARD advances the display 6 hours and REVERSE moves time backwar d 6 hour s.
12 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Programming the Remote Control The digital satellite receiver ’ s remote can be pr ogrammed to contr ol most brands of r emote controllable components. The r emote is already pr ogrammed to contr ol most RCA, GE and Proscan components; it may need to be pr ogrammed to contr ol other manufacturers ’ brands.
Chapter 2 13 Using the Remote Contr ol Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component to be pr ogrammed. 2. Look up the br and and code number(s) for the component on the code list at the end of this section. 3. On your remote contr ol, pr ess and hold the component button you want to progr am.
Code List 14 Chapter 2 VCR (programmable to the VCR, AUX1 and AUX2 buttons) Admiral ........................................................................ 2132 Adventura .................................................................... 2026 Aiko .
Code List Chapter 2 15 NEC ....... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123 Nikko ........................................................................... 2014 Noblex .........................................................
16 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Satellite Receiver Featur es Illustr ations contained in this document ar e for r epr esentation only . The Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you do one of the following: • Tune to a channel. • Press the r emote control ’ s INFO , DIRECTV, or GO BACK buttons while watching pr ogramming.
Chapter 3 17 Satellite Receiver Featur es Scout ™ Program titles and information Mailbox AlphaSort ™ System lock/unlock Main menu Alternate audio Active Profile Interactive content indicator Viewi.
Satellite Receiver Featur es 18 Chapter 3 S T OP P AUSE TV ON OFF V CR AUX2 DVD FET CH GO B ACK SK I P MU T E INF O M EN U C LE AR GU ID E A NTENN A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WHO INPUT AUX1 VO L VOL C H - C.
Chapter 3 19 Satellite Receiver Featur es Tuning to a Program To tune dir ectly to a current pr ogram listed in the guide, point to the pr ogram and pr ess SELECT . To see information about a pr ogram in the guide, point to the pr ogr am and press INFO .
Satellite Receiver Featur es 20 Chapter 3 The Channel Guide Displays the progr amming schedule for the selected channel. Additional Program Guides The Progr am Guides menu gives you more guides to cho.
Chapter 3 21 Satellite Receiver Featur es The Category Guide Lets you search the guide for pr ograms matching a particular category or subsequent subcategory . To sear ch by category or subcategory: 1. Press the r emote control ’ s MENU button to display the Main menu.
Satellite Receiver Featur es 22 Chapter 3 The Guide T oolbar The Detail and Grid Guides have a special toolbar you can access by pressing FET CH in those guides.
Chapter 4 23 Chapter 4: Using On-Scr een Menus Illustr ations contained in this document ar e for repr esentation only . Using the Menu System To display the Main menu, pr ess MENU on the remote contr ol.
24 Chapter 4 Using On-Scr een Menus Tip: Don ’ t Be Afraid to Explore Once you ’ ve learned the basics, feel free to poke around the menu system – exploring this system is a great way to learn! Remember to use you remote control ’ s arro w and SELECT buttons to maneuver through menus.
Chapter 4 25 Using On-Scr een Menus Messages The Messages menu lets you access messages or phone calls. If you select Mail , it shows you messages that are sent fr om DIRECTV. For example, you may r eceive a message calling your attention to a new service.
26 Chapter 4 Using On-Scr een Menus Tip: When you have unread Caller ID calls: The telephone icon in the channel banner will be highlighted white. If you ’ ve set the Caller ID Light to On in the Caller ID Setup menu, the front panel light will flash (when the digital satellite receiver is off).
Chapter 4 27 Using On-Scr een Menus Tip: PPV Passwords Y ou may need to enter your four-digit password to order a PPV program if it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Profiles or Purchases menu.
28 Chapter 4 Using On-Scr een Menus Key On-screen icons are a quick way to understand the timers: Indicates that the timer is set. Indicates that the timer is set for a PPV program.
Chapter 4 29 Using On-Scr een Menus User Profiles Profiles allows you to set up differ ent channel lists and limits for the differ ent members of your family .
30 Chapter 4 Using On-Scr een Menus Setting the Rating Limit The Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum rating viewing limit for r ated movies (based on the MPAA r ating system) and TV progr ams. Unrated movies and TV pr ograms can also be restricted fr om individual profiles.
Chapter 4 31 Using On-Scr een Menus Locking the System Locking the system puts the ratings, spending, viewing, and channel limits you have set up for each profile into effect. When you lock the system, no one can modify any of these settings without first entering the four-digit system passwor d.
32 Chapter 4 Using On-Scr een Menus TIP: Getting Help If you ever have a question about the menu you are in, select the on-screen help button (?). If you have a questions about a highlighted menu item, press the remote control ’ s INFO button.
Chapter 4 33 Using On-Scr een Menus To ass ign one function to the FETCH button: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. Select P ersonal Settings , 3. Select the desir ed profile (each profile can have a differ ent Fetch Menu). 4. Select Edit Fetch.
34 Chapter 4 Using On-Scr een Menus Receiver Options The Receiver Options feature allows you to set a default on-scr een display language, identify the type of VCR you want the r eceiver to control, c.
Chapter 4 35 Using On-Scr een Menus Dolby Digital This menu featur e allows the system’s audio output to use Dolby-Digital quality sound. Y ou must have the digital satellite system attached to a Dolby Digital-enabled r eceiver or decoder via the DIGITAL AUDIO output jacks on back of the satellite r eceiver in order for this feature to work.
36 Chapter 4 Using On-Scr een Menus Dish P ointing The Dish P ointing menu helps you set up your digital satellite receiver and optimize your reception of the satellite signal. Selecting Y our Dish Antenna It is important to complete each of the following steps r equired for your satellite dish antenna.
Chapter 4 37 Using On-Scr een Menus *RSA TM Secur e and the RSA TM Secure logo ar e trademarks of RSA Data Security, Inc. Tip If your system fails a test, run the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem. Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings.
Chapter 5: Other Information Illustr ations contained in this document ar e for r epr esentation only . 38 Chapter 5 T roubleshooting Many problems can be corr ected by performing a simple reset of the digital satellite r eceiver .
Chapter 5 39 Other Information Temporary loss of the satellite signal • Y our satellite system may be experiencing rain fade, a tempor ary loss of the satellite signal due to the signal ’ s inability to penetrate unusually heavy rain clouds or r ainfall.
Other Information 40 Chapter 5 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 r eceiver , you must tune your TV to the video input channel to view DIRECTV ® progr amming and menus.
Chapter 5 41 Other Information RCA ® – DIRECTV ® SYSTEM LIMITED W ARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of pur chase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor .
Other Information 42 Chapter 5 To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit: • Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to r eturn the unit. Make sur e you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. • Car efully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible.
Chapter 5 43 Other Information FCC Customer Information This equipment complies with P art 68 of the FCC rules and the requir ements adopted by the ACT A. On the back or bottom side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:G95XXXXXXXXX.
Other Information 44 Chapter 5 S T OP P AUSE TV ON OFF VCR AUX2 DVD FET CH GO B ACK SK I P MU T E INF O M EN U C LE AR GU ID E A NTENN A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WHO INPUT AUX1 VO L VOL C H - C H + ( - ) DI R E C T V R E S E T O F F RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof “ F ” connector s (comes in a variety of lengths) 12 ft.
Chapter 5 45 Index A A/V jacks/cables 6 Access car d 1 0, 37 AlphaSort™ 17, 2 1, 22 Alternate data 37 Animation 32 Arrow s on remote 1 1 Assisted setup 1 0, 40 Audio hum 2 B Batteries 8 Buttons 1 1 .
If your digital satellite receiver needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center fr om the Y ellow P ages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis addr ess listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.
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