DirecTV HIRD-E86 - Manual (Page 72)

Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver
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Set Channel
Using the , , , and keys, highlight one of the nine channel boxes. You can enter the desired
channel using the number keys on the remote control or by using the
and keys. Pressing
while highlighting one of the channel boxes will also initiate a pop-up panel that will
allow you to set the channel using the and keys on the remote control or the HD receiver’s
front panel.
Installation
Highlighting the Installation button on the SETUP screen takes you to the INSTALLATION
screen, which contains utilities to facilitate installation of your satellite dish antenna. You can
also evaluate your system’s signal strength via the INSTALLATION screen. This screen was
discussed in detail in Chapter 4, “Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna and Terrestrial Inputs.”
VCR Setup
The VCR SETUP screen provides access to the
settings that will allow the HD receiver to
communicate the record and stop commands to your
VCR.
Brand
Using the and keys, search through the various
brands of VCRs that are supported. Related brands
that share the same control codes may be suggested.
You may want to experiment with these if you are
having difficulty finding a functioning code under
your VCR’s own brand name.
Code
More than one code may be assigned to your brand of VCR. Try each of the codes by using the
and keys to step through each code. Alternate between this procedure and testing the code.
Test (Record/Stop)
The testing function allows you to verify that the specified code will control your VCR. To run
the test, the VCR control cable must be properly attached (see “Setting Up Your HD Receiver” in
Chapter 2), a recordable tape must be in the VCR, and the VCR must be turned on.
Use the button on the front panel of the HD receiver (instead of the remote control) when testing
the codes, because signals coming from the remote control at the same time as signals coming
from the VCR control cable could give unreliable test results.
Be sure to test both the Record and the Stop commands, which are necessary for successful taping
capability. If either Record or Stop fails to function, try other codes associated with your VCR
brand. If you are unsuccessful in the test process after trying all available codes, recheck your
VCR control cable connections and IR emitter placement.
When a scheduled recording begins or a command to the HD receiver to start a recording, the
user must manually switch to the SD outputs (480i). The HD output (1080i) will turn off. To view
the picture during the recording time, change the input on your TV to the SD input.
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