Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HD65W20 DirecTV
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3 T able Of Contents Setup and Connections ............................................................................ 7 Step 1: Unpack the System .......................................................................................... 8 Step 2: Connect Y our TV to Other Components .
T able Of Contents 4 Adjusting TV Controls ............................................................................ 45 Picture Quality Controls ............................................................................................ 46 Picture Settings .
5 T able Of Contents Setting the Time and Date ........................................................................................ 72 Using the Preferences Menu .....................................................................................
6 High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV. There are two types of TV display formats available. One is A TSC format, which originated from the Advanced T elevision Systems Committee. The other is NTSC format, which is named for the National Television System Committee.
7 Getting Started This section tells you how to get your HDTV set up and connected. It describes the cables you will need, explains the front and back panels, and walks you through the steps needed to start using your TV .
Setup and Connections 8 Chapter 1 Step 1: Unpack the System Make sure to locate the remote control and power cord. Step 2: Connect Y our TV to Other Components During the satellite dish antenna installation, the TV may have been connected with just a coaxial cable for the system test.
Setup and Connections Chapter 1 9 Jacks and Cables Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Note that not all cables come with your television unit. S-Video Jack and Cable The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your system.
Setup and Connections 10 Chapter 1 Fr ont Buttons The diagrams below describe the front panel and front input jacks on the TV . Please note that the exact look of the buttons pictured here may be different from yours. If you cannot find your remote control, you can use the front panel of the TV to operate many of the TV ’ s features.
Setup and Connections Chapter 1 11 M E N U C H C H V O L — V O L + PO WE R S - V I D E O V I D E OL / M O N O R A U D I O I N P U T 4 H E A D P H O N E PHONES VIDEO IN L R AUDIO IN Fr ont Inputs The monitor has front inputs for convenience; one set of audio/video inputs and a headphone jack.
Setup and Connections 12 Chapter 1 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA A IN ANTENNA B IN SA TELLITE IN PHONE JACK ACCESS CARD Note : Y ou can also use the ANT B IN (or ANT A IN) for video games and switch between the two inputs using the ANTENNA button on the remote control.
Setup and Connections Chapter 1 13 VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO AUDIO R L YP B P R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + T o turn the TV ’ s internal speakers on and off, press MENU on the remote control and choose Audio .
Setup and Connections 14 Chapter 1 The Basic Connection TV and VCR How to view programming: • T o watch cable TV or off-air TV programs from an antenna in this connection, press ANTENNA on the remote control until ANTENNA A is displayed in the channel banner .
Setup and Connections Chapter 1 15 The Advanced Connection TV , VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA A IN ANTENNA B IN SA TELLITE IN PHONE JACK ACCESS CARD VCR 1 ANT .
Setup and Connections 16 Chapter 1 LEFT RIGHT TELEVISION Arrange the speakers in your TV room to achieve maximum sound quality . Connecting Speakers to the TV Y ou can connect up to two additional speakers to the TV : one to the RIGHT ter minal, and one to the LEFT terminal.
Setup and Connections Chapter 1 17 Connecting a Ster eo Amplifier 1. Use RCA cables to connect either the FIXED or V ARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the monitor to an A/V receiver . • FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor . This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver that has its own volume control.
Setup and Connections 18 Chapter 1 Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Contr ol Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your TV ’ s remote control. 1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment. 2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching the + and – end of each battery.
19 How to Use Y our Universal Remote Contr ol In this section you will find out how to use your universal remote control. This section: • defines the buttons on the remote control. • Describes how you toggle between TV “ mode ” and DIRECTV “ mode.
Using the Remote 20 Chapter 2 Remote Contr ol Buttons ON • OFF When the remote control is in TV or DIRECTV mode, ON • OFF turns the TV on or off. If in another component mode, (VCR, DVD, etc.) and programmed, the remote will turn the component on and of f.
Using the Remote Chapter 2 21 GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two channels selected in either DIRECTV mode or TV mode. For example, if you have been viewing both DIRECTV and TV chann.
Using the Remote 22 Chapter 2 Pr ogramming the Remote Contr ol The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable components, such as VCRs. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and laserdisc players.
Using the Remote Chapter 2 23 This remote control may not operate all models of the brands that are shown. Use the codes shown in this manual, or on the sheet packed with your remote control. Use the AUX button to control a separate satellite receiver , if necessary .
Using the Remote 24 Chapter 2 Remote Contr ol Codes VCR Admiral ............................................. 2131 Adventura ......................................... 2026 Aiko ................................................... 2027 Aiwa ............
25 The Ins and Outs of Using Y our HDTV This section tells you about the interactive channel banner , which appears when you change channels or press INFO on the remote. It also describes how to change channels and modes and how to use PIP (Picture-In-Picture).
Basic TV Operation 26 Chapter 3 About the Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on the remote control. When the banner is displayed, pressing INFO gives extended information, when available. Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an icon in the channel banner .
Basic TV Operation Chapter 3 27 Channel Banner Icons Main menu icon When selected, takes you to the main menu. TV/DIRECTV logo When selected, toggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing. The highlighted icon indicates the current viewing state. Green unlock icon Indicates that the system is unlocked.
Basic TV Operation 28 Chapter 3 TV AUX DVD DIRECTV FETCH GO BACK V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE VCR1 VCR2 ON • OFF CH + CH - TV AUX DVD DIRECTV FETCH GO BACK V O L V O L SKIP MUTE IN.
Basic TV Operation Chapter 3 29 TV AUX DVD DIRECTV V O L V O L SKIP MUTE VCR1 VCR2 ON • OFF CH + TV AUX DVD DIRECTV V O L V O L SKIP MUTE VCR1 VCR2 ON • OFF CH + Changing Channels T o change chann.
Basic TV Operation 30 Chapter 3 PIP (Pictur e-in-Pictur e) Operation The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller analog (NTSC format) picture on top of the main analog picture. Y our TV is equipped with a dual NTSC tuner that tunes to cable or of f-air television signals.
Basic TV Operation Chapter 3 31 The message “PIP Not V iewable or Exceeds Rating” in the channel banner lets you know that PIP is not available on this channel and you should tune to another channel. PIP Pr oblems? • If you are channel surfing and the PIP disappears, you may have tuned to a digital channel.
Basic TV Operation 32 Chapter 3 Using the INPUT Button 1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view.
33 What is a pr ogram guide? A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. It is a list of the current and future pro- grams. There are separate guides for TV programs and DIRECTV ® programming (available if you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming).
Using the Pr ogram Guides 34 Chapter 4 Bringing Up the Pr ogram Guides If you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming, you have access to two program guides: a DIRECTV ® programming guide and a TV program guide (for terrestrial programming). If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming, you will have one guide: the TV program guide.
Using the Pr ogram Guides Chapter 4 35 Anatomy of the TV Pr ogram Guide T o access the TV program guide: 1. Press the TV button on the remote control. 2. Press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the TV program guide.
Using the Pr ogram Guides 36 Chapter 4 Anatomy of the DIRECTV ® Pr ogramming Guide T o access the DIRECTV ® programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV ® service. Press the DIRECTV button, then press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the DIRECTV ® programming guide.
Using the Pr ogram Guides Chapter 4 37 Getting Ar ound in the Guides There are several ways to change channels and move around the TV and DIRECTV ® programming guides. • Point to channels with the number buttons (0-9) Y ou can quickly highlight any channel in the program guides by entering the channel number with the number buttons (0-9).
Using the Pr ogram Guides 38 Chapter 4 Using the GUIDE Button Each press of the GUIDE button on the remote control takes you to an alternate type of TV or DIRECTV ® programming guide: Detail Guide, SurfGuide ™ (DIRECTV only), or Grid Guide. By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote control.
Using the Pr ogram Guides Chapter 4 39 Y ou can highlight any program then tune to that channel by pressing OK or get more information by pressing the INFO button.
Using the Pr ogram Guides 40 Chapter 4 Sorting the DIRECTV ® Pr ogramming Guide Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the DIRECTV ® programming guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are several on-screen buttons that sort the DIRECTV guide in different ways.
Using the Pr ogram Guides Chapter 4 41 Movies icon Movies themes icon Sports icon Sports themes icon All icon Sorting the DIRECTV ® Pr ogramming Guide by Movies Select the movies icon to tell the DIRECTV ® programming guide to list only DIRECTV movies.
Using the Pr ogram Guides 42 Chapter 4 AlphaSort icon Scout icon Sorting the Curr ent DIRECTV ® Pr ogramming Guide Alphabetically The AlphaSort ™ feature lists all the program titles in the current DIRECTV ® programming guide in alphabetical order .
Using the Pr ogram Guides Chapter 4 43 On-screen icons represent the status of the scout feature: Indicates the Scout feature is set to find specific information. Indicates the Scout feature has found the information you specified. 4. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the desired sear ch parameters.
Using the Pr ogram Guides 44 Chapter 4 The Other Icons These icons are located on both the DIRECTV and TV program guides. Exit Exits the guide and returns you back to where you were befor e entering the program guides. Help Brings up additional information about the guide.
45 Make Adjustments to your Pictur e and Audio The following section tells you how to adjust the picture quality and audio quality of your TV . • The Picture Quality menu contains the controls that let you adjust the picture. • The Audio menu contains the controls that let you adjust the way the audio sounds.
Adjusting TV Contr ols 46 Chapter 5 Pictur e Settings The Picture Settings menu displays the controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. The picture settings you specify apply to your current mode. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to move the slider to the desired position.
Adjusting TV Contr ols Chapter 5 47 Noise Filter Noise Filter displays a list that lets you set one of three automatic settings that allows you to reduce picture “ static ” or any type of interference. Y ou can set Noise Filter to Of f, Low, or High.
Adjusting TV Contr ols 48 Chapter 5 For information on connecting external speakers to your HDTV , see the section “ Setup and Connections. ” Audio Contr ols The Audio menu lets you adjust the controls that involve the TV ’ s audio outputs. T o access the Audio menu, press MENU on the remote, then select Audio from the main menu.
Adjusting TV Contr ols Chapter 5 49 * SRS, SRS-Focus, Sound Retrieval System, and the SRS logo are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. † Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double- D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Adjusting TV Contr ols 50 Chapter 5 Icon in the Channel Banner Y ou will find an audio language icon in the channel banner. Audio language icon If the icon is highlighted while watching a digital (A TSC) or DIRECTV ® channel, two or mor e audio languages are available.
51 Cr eating User Pr ofiles This section describes the user profiles feature. It includes information about: • Creating a profile ’ s TV and DIRECTV viewing lists. • Setting spending limits. • Setting DIRECTV ® programming, TV and movie rating limits.
Using the Pr ofiles 52 Chapter 6 About Pr ofiles When you select Pr ofiles from the main menu, you can create four different profiles in addition to the default “ Family ” profile. Y ou can set up specific channels, rating limits, and spending limits for each profile.
Using the Pr ofiles Chapter 6 53 3. Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV ® channel, and press OK to remove (or replace) the check mark. T o go directly to a certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote control. Or , page thr ough the list using the channel up and down buttons.
Using the Pr ofiles 54 Chapter 6 Important! Y ou need to lock the system in order for rating limits, channel limits, and spending limits to go into effect. T o edit the limits after you lock the system, you need to enter the system password. See “ Locking the System ” for details.
Using the Pr ofiles Chapter 6 55 T o start, you can add or delete all channels. 3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a TV channel, and press OK to remove (or r eplace) the check mark. T o go directly to a certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote control.
Using the Pr ofiles 56 Chapter 6 Age-Based Rating TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Using the Pr ofiles Chapter 6 57 Age-Based Rating Limit Lists the available ratings you can block or view with the rating status buttons. Rating Status Buttons Lets you know whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block.
Using the Pr ofiles 58 Chapter 6 Blocking Age-Based Ratings Y ou can automatically block all pr ogram ratings above a specified age-based rating level.
Using the Pr ofiles Chapter 6 59 Blocking Specific Content Themes Y ou can block pr ograms based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V , and FV on your scr een.
Using the Pr ofiles 60 Chapter 6 Setting the Movie Rating Y ou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Set Movie Rating menu: 1. From the main menu, select Pr ofiles . 2. Select the user you for whom you would like to set limits.
Using the Pr ofiles Chapter 6 61 Viewing Moving Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of the rating status buttons back to View: 1. Deter mine the movie ratings you want to change to View ( V ). 2. Use the arrows to highlight the status button you want to change.
Using the Pr ofiles 62 Chapter 6 Choosing Y our Pr ofile Each time you turn on the TV , the Family profile is selected by default. T o select a dif ferent profile: 1. Pr ess the WHO button to scroll through the profiles in the channel banner . The WHO button toggles through the profiles.
Using the Pr ofiles Chapter 6 63 Locking and Unlocking a User Pr ofile When you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not know the user password from accessing the locked profile.
Using the Pr ofiles 64 Chapter 6 Locking the System When you lock the system, all limits set up for all profiles are put into effect, regardless of whether the profile is locked or unlocked. Unlocked profiles require no user password to access their channel list if the system is locked.
65 Dif fer ent W ays to Adjust Y our HDTV This chapter describes the other options available to you such as: • selecting a signal source and type • auto tuning your remote control to tune to the V.
System Options and Pr efer ences 66 Chapter 7 Changing the Signal Sour ce The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, DIRECTV , or Video Inputs. The same can be accomplished using the ANTENNA, DIRECTV , and INPUT buttons on your remote control.
System Options and Pr efer ences Chapter 7 67 Reminder : Make sure the Ch 2/3/4 switch on the back of the component is set to the channel you specify in the Auto T uning screen. Auto T uning This menu displays the various components you have connected to your TV .
System Options and Pr efer ences 68 Chapter 7 Y ou can also edit the TV channel list and remove unwanted channels by using the Profiles menu. Another way to add TV channels is to directly tune to them using the digit buttons on the remote control. If the system can obtain that channel ’ s signal, it will be added into the channel list.
System Options and Pr efer ences Chapter 7 69 Y ou may need to enter your four -digit system password to order a PPV program if it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Profiles menu. Mail provides the latest information from program providers.
System Options and Pr efer ences 70 Chapter 7 Y ou need to connect your phone line to your television to be able to order PPV programs using the on-screen menus. T o purchase a movie or event, you can take one of two actions: • Highlight a PPV program from the DIRECTV ® programming guide and press INFO.
System Options and Pr efer ences Chapter 7 71 The Other Guides icon Using the Pur chases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past DIRECTV ® Pay Per View purchases and edit spending limits. The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past DIRECTV purchases and spending limits.
System Options and Pr efer ences 72 Chapter 7 Setting the Time and Date Y ou can set the current time and day, the curr ent date, the time zone, and whether or not you observe daylight saving time.
System Options and Pr efer ences Chapter 7 73 T ranslucency Y ou can adjust the level of translucency that the menu scr eens and program guides possess. Adjust the slider up for more translucency (the video behind the menu and guides will be more visible) or down for less translucency (less video will be shown behind the menu or guides).
System Options and Pr efer ences 74 Chapter 7 Caption Display The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Closed Captioning On Captioning information is shown always, when available.
System Options and Pr efer ences Chapter 7 75 Using Fetch The Fetch menu is a list of eight convenient menu items. It serves as a shortcut to access these menu items.
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77 Need Help? If you run across any problems or need to rely on the system to give you feedback, you should use the Assistance menu to get information. This section explains the different types of assistance your system is capable of giving you. It walks you through the Assistance menu, which is accessed by pressing MENU then selecting Assistance .
Getting Assistance 78 Chapter 8 Running the Interactive Setup Y ou should have completed the interactive setup the first time you plugged in your TV . However , if you need to access the interactive setup again, you can access it through the Assistance menu.
Getting Assistance Chapter 8 79 Dish Pointing The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your HDTV and optimize your reception of the satellite signal. Selecting Dish T ype It is important to complete each of the following steps required for your satellite dish antenna.
Getting Assistance 80 Chapter 8 Find Y our Dish Pointing Coordinates Use one of the available methods (ZIP Code, Latitude/Longitude) to find your dish pointing coordinates. T o obtain dish pointing coordinates using the ZIP Code of the dish installation location: 1.
Getting Assistance Chapter 8 81 5. If you are using an oval satellite dish, select the second satellite gr oup and obtain a signal. Once you have a signal locked for both satellite locations (this may require some tweaking), you can select Alter nate for fine tuning to improve your reception of both signals.
Getting Assistance 82 Chapter 8 *RSA TM Secure and the RSA TM Secure logo are trademarks of RSA Data Security, Inc. The “ RSA Secure ” logo ensures that only authorized upgrades or modifications are delivered to your HDTV .
83 Getting Information This section contains troubleshooting information, your PROSCAN limited warranty, and accessory order- ing information. Refer ence ➣➣ ➣ ➣ ➣ ➣ ➣ ➣ Refer ence 9 Us.
84 Chapter 9 Refer ence T r oubleshooting Can ’ t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Profiles menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “ mode. ” Noisy ster eo reception • May be a weak station.
Chapter 9 85 Refer ence Blank scr een • Maybe the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) connected to the input jacks is not on. • T ry another channel, because there may just not be any programming on at that time. • Cables in back may be disconnected. TV will not turn on • Check to make sure it is plugged in, and try the front panel POWER button.
86 Chapter 9 Refer ence Car e and Cleaning CAUTION: T ur n OFF your TV before cleaning. Y ou can clean the TV as requir ed, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
Chapter 9 87 Refer ence FCC Registration Information Y our HDTV is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
88 Chapter 9 Refer ence Scenium High Definition T elevision (HDTV) Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor . • One year from date of purchase for parts.
Chapter 9 89 Refer ence Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The retur n of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
90 Chapter 9 Refer ence Accessory Information The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables. Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs.
Chapter 9 91 Refer ence Price Part No. Description Qty Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV . Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. 2-way Signal Splitter , 4- way Signal Splitter* helps you connect to other components.
92 Chapter 9 Refer ence Placing an Or der T o place your order by phone, have your V isa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.
Index Chapter 9 93 B Back of the TV 12 Batteries 18, 84 Binocular icon 27 Black level 46 Blocking Age-based ratings 58 Content themes 59 Bright lighting 47 Buy programs 70 C Cables 12 Jacks 9 Cancelin.
Index 94 Chapter 9 N Naming profiles 52 New access card 81 Noise filter 47 Normal lighting 47 Normal screen format 73 Not rated Movies 61 Programs 56 NTSC format 6 Number buttons on the remote 37 O Of.
Index Chapter 9 95 Sorting The DIRECTV guide By movies 41 By sports 41 By title 36 By topics 40 Using movies icon 41 Using sports icon 41 Using topics icon 40 Sorting by Scout button 42 Sound Logic 49.
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