Remove cover from the battery compartment by sliding it downward 2. Insert 2 AA batteries (supplied), matching the positive (+) and negative (–) at each end 3. Slide the cover back on and you’re good to go. Note: When replacing old batteries, you may need to reprogram the remote to operate other equipment. Also, avoid pressing any buttons while you’re replacing batteries — if you do, you will defi nitely need to reprogram for other equipment. Quick Tip BLUE Function changes with context. In live TV, displays a one line mini-guide. ADVANCE PLAY RECORD FFWD STOP REPLAY REWIND PAUSE ACTIVE For future use. GUIDE Displays the on-screen programming guide EXIT Exits any menu and returns to last channel viewed ARROWS Move highlight to items in whatever direction needed INFO Displays information on a highlighted program or item SELECT Chooses or activates any highlighted item MENU Brings up a helpful menu of settings and services BACK Takes you to the screen you visited previously RED Function changes with context — for example, on the left-most tab, press to jump to the right-most tab CHAN/PAGE In live TV, changes channel up or down; in a menu, such as the Guide, moves entire page up or down PREV Tunes to the last channel viewed YELLOW Cycles through alternate audio tracks, when available NUMBER KEYS & DASH Tunes to a channel directly; also used to input numbers and letters when needed in on-screen menus GREEN Function changes with context — for example, on the right-most tab, press to jump to the left-most tab VOLUME Raises or lowers volume MUTE Temporarily turns off sound volume LIST Displays your To Do List of programs Keys in this shaded area can be programmed to function with your VCR, DVD player or stand-alone DVR unit. Great TV viewing is in your hands! A good way to begin learning about your DIRECTV® HD System is to familiarize yourself with the remote control. You’ll fi nd further details throughout the User Guide relating to specifi c functions. Navigating 101 You’ll fi nd you can get around nearly all on-screen menus the same simple way. 4Highlight… a menu or button by using the ARROW keys (up, down, left and right). 4Choose it… by pressing SELECT while the item is highlighted. Note: Don’t worry about getting stuck in any menu or on any item. You can always press EXIT or BACK. POWER Turns equipment on and off, based on the FORMAT position of the MODE SWITCH Cycles the resolution and screen formats that are set in Settings. Each time you press the key, it cycles to the next available format and resolution. Using the Remote ENTER Activates number entries more quickly; also, sets a highlighted program for AUTOTUNE Section Title Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction Welcome ............................................................................................................. 2 About Your User Guide ..................................................................................... 3 Defining High-Definitition ............................................................................... 4 Chapter 2 – Getting Connected Making the Right Connections .......................................................................14 Safety & Care ....................................................................................................15 Helpful Hardware References ..........................................................................18 Getting Familiar ...............................................................................................24 Choose the Setup That Suits You ................................................................... 28 Guided Setup and Activation ..........................................................................32 Options For Changing Video Output .............................................................33 Chapter 3 – What’s On Watching TV .................................................................................................... 40 The Guide .........................................................................................................43 Autotune ...........................................................................................................45 Pay Per View ......................................................................................................47 Chapter 4 – The Quick Menu What’s On the MENU? .................................................................................. 50 Settings ..............................................................................................................51 Audio Options ..................................................................................................55 Category Sort ....................................................................................................56 Pay Per View ......................................................................................................57 Find By ...............................................................