DirecTV HIRD-E11 - Manual (Page 71)

THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER’S MENU SYSTEM
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System Test
Whenever you experience a problem with your satellite system, you can use the SYSTEM TEST
screen, which runs a series of internal diagnostics that will provide
you with basic information about the status of your system.
Things to do in the SYSTEM TEST
screen
Receiver Test
Depending on your test results, you may be able to remedy the
problem yourself. For example, if your Access Card is missing,
verify that it is facing the right direction and try reinserting it. A “No
Dial Tone” message indicates that the phone line is in use or the
digital satellite receiver is disconnected from the phone line. If you
cannot remedy a problem yourself, call your dealer or the Customer Care Center at 1-800-274-8995
and provide the technician with a complete description of the problem and the results of the system
test. The technician will assist you with additional repair information and instructions.
Cable Test
When Cable Test is selected the digital satellite receiver scans through all transponders and displays
the signal strength for each. If there are any detectable problems, you will be notified of the most likely
cause of the problem. Otherwise, you may simply find this test to be a convenient way to analyze your
signal quality.
VCR Setup
The VCR SETUP screen on the HIRD-E2 model digital satellite receiver provides access to the
settings that will allow the digital satellite receiver to communicate
the record and stop commands to your VCR.
Things to do in the VCR SETUP screen
Brand
Search through the various brands of VCRs that are supported using
the and keys. 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 offered 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 brand and code will control your VCR. To
run the test, the VCR Control cable must be properly attached, a recordable tape must be in the VCR
and the VCR powered on.
Use the front panel of the digital satellite receiver, rather than the remote control, when testing the
codes. This is because signals coming from the remote control at the same time as signals coming from
the VCR Control cable could give unreliable test results.
SYSTEM TEST screen
The VCR SETUP screen