User manual DIRECTV NRD313NA

[. . . ] NRD313NA OWNER'S MANUAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Safety Information TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. WARNING To reduce risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this receiver to rain or moisture. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. Cautions Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS Receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. [. . . ] Tune DSS® receiver to desired channel. To receive off-air programming (no cable box): 1. Tune TV to desired channel. To receive off-air programming (with cable box): 1. Tune cable box to desired channel. To record DSS® programming: 1. Set your VCR to record on line input. CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS® receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover. To view VCR programming: 1. Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually CH3 or CH4). 41 Connections TV Connection C Good Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have: · · · TV with RF input (jack) VCR with RF and audio/video inputs Coaxial and audio/video cables DSS RECEIVER IN SATELLITE DISH OUT TO TV VIDEO IN FROM ANT CH4 CH3 R AUDIO L SATELLITE IN VIDEO R AUDIO L CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box. 1. Connect coaxial cables and audio/video cables as shown. VCR CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT To receive DSS® programming: · Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how you set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the receiver). To receive off-air programming (no cable box): 1. Tune TV to desired channel. To receive cable programming (with cable box): 1. Tune cable box to desired channel. To record DSS® programming: 1. Set VCR to record on line input. CAUTION To view VCR programming: 1. Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS® receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover. 42 Connections Connection D Good Picture and Sound Quality) To use this connection you must have: · · TV with RF input Coaxial cables DSS RECEIVER OUT TO TV VIDEO IN FROM ANT CH4 CH3 TV IN SATELLITE DISH CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA R AUDIO L SATELLITE IN VIDEO R L AUDIO To connect TV and antenna or cable box: 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. To receive DSS® programming: · Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how you set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the receiver. To receive off-air programming (no cable box): 1. Tune TV to desired channel. To receive cable programming (with cable box): 1. Tune cable box to desired channel. CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS® receiver. See Safety Information, inside front cover. 43 Connections Interactive Setup If you self-installed your satellite dish, you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test. If you need to run the interactive setup again, go to the Assistance menu and select Setup. If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates, or run the signal strength meter, select Dish Pointing from the Main menu. Disabling Interactive Setup The Interactive Setup menus automatically appear on-screen the first time you plug in your receiver, and when power is restored after a power loss. The final step of the Interactive Setup allows you to disable the automatic appearance of the Interactive Setup. To enable it again, select Setup from the Assistance menu and then follow the Interactive Setup routine until the end, where you can choose to enable the automatic feature. 44 Reference DSS® System Overview Although the DSS® system is simple to use, there are a number of parts in the system. Don't be overwhelmed. This section explains how these different parts work together to bring a picture to your screen. Controls and Buttons This section also describes the controlls located on the front and back of the receiver. Programming the Remote Control Your remote capable of controlling other devices as well. This section tells you how to program the remote to control TVs, VCRs, Laserdisc players, and other equipment. 45 Reference Parts of the DSS® System One way to understand the DSS® system is to look at the different parts of the system--from the studio down to the DSS® receiver and remote control in your living room. Uplink Center Satellite Dish Antenna Satellite ¢ Authorization Center World View These parts make up the DSS® system "big picture. " Uplink Center Transmits programming up to the satellite. The satellite is parked above the equator, in geostationary orbit 22, 300 miles above the earth. [. . . ] If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems". Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. 62 Appendix C: Accessories Accessory Order Form for DSS® Models Audio/Video Cables RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof "F" connectors Description Part No. Price Qty Total RG-6 Coaxial Cable 12 feet 25 feet 50 feet 75 feet D912 D925 D950 D975 D901 $12. 95 $15. 95 $21. 95 $29. 95 $29. 95 Stereo Audio/Video Cable with gold RCAtype connectors 100 feet Stereo Audio/Video Cable 6 feet 12 feet S-Video Cable "F" Connector D906 D914 D913 D905 D902 D903 DKIT96 $12. 95 $14. 95 $12. 95 $ 5. 30 $ 2. 95 $24. 95 $69. 95 S-VHS Video Cable Grounding Block TVRO Bullet Amplifier Self-Installer's Kit (2) Weatherproof "F" Connectors for RG-6 coaxial cable Miscellaneous Supplies Prices are subject to change without notice. [. . . ]