Lg LSS-3200A User Manual

DIRECTV®HDReceiverOWNER’S MANUALMODEL : LSS-3200ABefore connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read this instruction booklet carefully

2-1. Sending Signals92. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior qual-ity video and a

998-19. Setting LocksLock SystemAllows you to set up specific channels, ratings and spending limits through blocking schemes.Also allows you to activa

1008-19. Setting LocksBlock ChannelBlocks any channels that you do not want to view or that you do not want your kids to watch. If youtune in a blocke

1018-19. Setting LocksMovie RatingBlocks movies according to the movie ratings limit, as defined by the Motion Picture Association ofAmerica, so child

1028-19. Setting LocksTV Rating for Children’s ProgramsKeeps children from watching certain children’s TV programs according to the ratings limit asd

1038-19. Setting LocksTV Rating for General ProgramsBlocks TV programs that you and your family do not wish to watch, based on the rating schemedefi

1048-19. Setting LocksSpending LimitSets a spending limit for individual Pay Per View (PPV) programs. After a spending limit is setand the system is

1058-20. Getting the System InformationGeneral InfoShows you general information about your DIRECTV®HD Receiver. To view General information in the HD

1068-20. Getting the System InformationFeature ListWhen in Satellite mode, allows you to see which major features are available for your DIRECTV®HDRec

1078-20. Getting the System InformationTuner ListWhen in Satellite mode, shows you what kind of tuners are built in DIRECTV®HD Receiver.To upgrade the

1088-20. Getting the System InformationSystem Upgrade When in Satellite mode, shows you the current software version. If there is a software upgrade p

10Signal Format AnalogDigitalSD/ED HD2-2. TV Signal FormatsThe digital TV standards allow several different formats. Broadcasters can choose betweenfo

1098-20. Getting the System InformationBasic TestWhen in Satellite mode, diagnoses essential system components of your HD receiver. Oncethe Basic Syst

1108-21. Testing the System Satellite Dish Antenna (Outdoor Unit) TestWhen in Satellite mode, diagnoses the Satellite Dish Antenna (LNB and Satellite

1118-21. Testing the System Transponder TestWhen in Satellite mode, diagnoses all transponder signals of each Satellite. Once theTransponder Test is

112If you are a DIRECTV customer, DIRECTV may issue you a replacement access card periodically whenin Satellite mode. This menu enables you to transf

1138-23. VCR Control Setup8. CUSTOMIZATIONAllows you to set up the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to control your VCR for automatic recordingwhen used with the R

114Your DIRECTV®HD Receiver’s remote control can send signals to the HD Receiver in two ways.Standard IR (Infrared) and RF Control. Standard IR (Infra

1159. EZ HELPThe EZ Help feature is designed to let you understand each function of the Menu andAdvanced Program Guide™ in an easy and convenient way.

1169-1. EZ HelpThe EZ Help is an on-screen version of this Operating Guide. You can review many features ofthe DIRECTV®HD Receiver by navigating throu

117PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications For Model No. LSS-3200A DIRECTV®HD ReceiverTelevision System NTSC, Analog American Standard (480i)ATSC, Digita

118LG and DIRECTV are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If you have questions or diffi-culties that you cannot re

2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 112-3. Display FormatsDisplay Format modes Input Signal format Output Signal format 1080i all formats 1080i720p all formats 72

119TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOMS SOLUTIONSThe Program Guide shows channelsI don’t receive.Cannot receive high-definition chan-nels.Normal picture but no sou

120SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONSAspect Ratio setting is re-set afterthe channel is changed.The remote control is not responding.The timer does not work.You forge

121SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONSClosed captions are not displayed.Two sets of overlapping captionsappear.Closed captions are not shownusing my custom styles.Cann

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122-4. Normal and Wide Format SignalsWhen you view a high-definition picture(16:9) with 480i or 480p format setting, the RATIO but-ton on the remote c

132. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW2-4. Normal and Wide Format SignalsWHEN YOU SET THE DISPLAY FORMAT TO HDTV (1080i/720p)NormalChoose when you want to view a pi

142-5. Audio SignalsDolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channelssub-wooferrightspeakerleftspeakercenter channel speakersurroundsound speakersurroundsound sp

15The analog audio outputs may be used to drive an external Hi-Fi audio system instead of theTV speakers. These stereo outputs are activated by setti

162-6. On-Screen DisplayAdvanced Program Guide™The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide is an on-screen listing of current and future programsthat are avail

172. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW2-6. On-Screen DisplayEZ HelpFirst, certain features and terminologies used in the on-screen menus require your basicunderstan

183. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-1. UnpackingMake sure you have received all these items listed below with the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.S VIDEO JackAudio/Video

1WARNINGTO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space s

193. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-1. UnpackingDIRECTV®HD ReceiverThe DIRECTV HD Receiver is capable of receiving signals from the satellite dish, cable, an

203-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver(1080i/720p/480p)(1080i/720p/480p)RGB OUTDATA PORTDVI-HDTV OUTSATELLITEINTYPECABLE INANT INOUT TO TVYCOMPO

213. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-2. Back Panel of the DIRECTV®HD ReceiverAudio Out 1,2Is used to provide analog audio signals to VCR, TV set, HD Monitor, o

223-3. General RecommendationsYou can connect the DIRECTV®HD Receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the follow-ing questions will de

233. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Non-Satellite SourcesReceiving Signals1. Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIR

243-4. Connecting to Antennas - Round Dish (Satellite A)Receiving Signals1.Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver using

253. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B)Receiving Signals1.Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the

263-4. Connecting to Antennas - Oval Dish (Satellite A, B, C)Receiving Signals1.Connect the “Antenna” to the “ANT IN” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver

273. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-5. TV Connection - Analog TV TV Viewing1.Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on y

283-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (Y/Pb/Pr type)TV Viewing1.Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on your TV us

2This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmf

293. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor (RGB type)(1080i/720p/480p)(1080i/720p/480p)RGB OUTDATA PORTDVI-HDTV OUTSATELLITEINTYPECABLE

303-5. TV Connection - HD Monitor with HDCP (DVI-HDTV type)TV Viewing1.Connect the “OUT TO TV” jack on the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to the “ANT IN” jack on

313. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-6. VCR ConnectionANT.INV L RIN(1080i/720p/480p)(1080i/720p/480p)RGB OUTDATA PORTDVI-HDTV OUTSATELLITEINTYPECABLE INANT INO

323-6. VCR Connection - VCR ControllerConnect the VCR Controller to allow the Timer and Rec feature to automatically operate your VCR. See “VCR Contro

333. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio SystemDolby Digital®Connection1. Connect the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” jack on the DIRECTV®

343-7. Audio Connection - Analog Hi-Fi SystemHi-Fi System Connection1. Connect the Left and Right “AUDIO OUT” jacks from the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to th

353. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS3-8. Remote Control RF Antenna ConnectionThe DIRECTV®HD Receiver can be used with the supplied remote control RF (radio freq

364. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver1 POWERTurns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off. 2 Access Card

374. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL4-2. Using the Remote ControlPOWERTurns the DIRECTV®HD Receiver on and off. If your remote controlis programmed to

384-2. Using the Remote ControlCH +/-Scrolls the channels up or down while you are viewing a program, or scrollsthe program list in the Guide menu pag

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394. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL4-2. Using the Remote ControlMENUBrings up the main menu. You can return to normal viewing by pressing theEXIT butt

404-3. Programming the Remote ControlThe DIRECTV®HD Receiver remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control thatcan be programmed to cont

414. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other ComponentsBrands CodesAkai 146Amark 112 143Ampro 167 073Blaupunkt 088Broksonic

424-4. Remote Control Codes for Other ComponentsAiwa 034Akai 146 043 046124 125 142016Ampro 072Audio dynamics 012 023039 043Broksonic 035Canon 028 031

434. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other ComponentsGoldstar 005Luxman 017NAD 014Panasonic 003 015 036046RCA 004Toshia 04

445. INITIAL SETUP IMPORTANT: Check your TV owner’s manual for the prefered or required video format. Theappropriate format should be set using the D

456-1. Viewing the Channel Banner6. BASIC OPERATIONThe Channel Banner appears whenever you tune to a new channel or press the INFO button onthe remot

466-1. Viewing the Channel BannerInput Source Icon (DIRECTV)Indicates from which source the current program signal is being received. The DIRECTV® HD

476. BASIC OPERATION6-2. Channel SurfingThe surf list appears on the TV screen when you press the SURF button on the remote control. Itenables you t

486-3. Freeze ScreenPressing the FREEZE button freezes the current image. Pressing the FREEZE button againenlarges the image. The image can then be sc

4IMPORTANT INFORMATION Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high-definition programs inhigh-definition format using this

6. BASIC OPERATION6-4. Subscription to DIRECTV®programming and ANT/CABLE-Only operationThe DIRECTV®HD Receiver is designed to receive signals from DI

507-1. About the Advanced Program Guide™7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™, contains schedule and program information for

7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ ScreenThe on-screen guide maintains nine different channel lists, each of which s

527-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ ScreenThe guide screen also provides two search menus:CategorySearches for programs that belong to a give

7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™ The Advanced Program Guide™ is operated based on a simple and straightforwar

547-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™ Direct JumpingYou can quickly jump to a page that contains a specific channel by directly entering a

7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™7-4. Selecting a ProgramThe top region of the guide screen displays the schedule and program information of the cur-rently

7-5. Getting More Program InformationPressing the INFO button will display available additional information about the highlighted program.Depending on

7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™5.If you want to check any other broadcasting schedules for this same program, move the highlight to the“Showings” menu, loc

587-6. Setting a Timer/Record Event for Future ViewingIf you want to view a program scheduled in the future, you can put that program on theTimer/Reco

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597. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™7-7. Purchasing DIRECTV®Pay Per View ProgramsIf you subscribe to DIRECTV®programming, you may preview pay per view movies

607-8. Searching for Programs by CategoryYou can search for specific programs by categories. The category information of each program is provided by

617. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™7-8. Searching for Programs by CategoryWhen you search for programs by category, you can also use the user-defined “MY CA

627-9. Searching for Programs by KeywordYou can also search for programs by keywords which can be found in program titles or credit titles suchas acto

638-1. Accessing the On-screen Menu8. CUSTOMIZATIONIn the menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. To navigate themenu

648-2. The Structure of the On-Screen MenusDIRECTVSETUPAUDIOPREFERENCELOCKSYSTEMGuidePurchase ListMail ListTimer/RecordTimer/Record ListInitial SetupE

658. CUSTOMIZATION8-3. Managing Program PurchasesPurchase ListShows a history of recently purchased programs and display upcoming DIRECTV®Pay Per View

668-4. Checking MessagesAllows you to view the messages that are sent from DIRECTV. For example, you may receive a mes-sage requesting your attention

678-5. Setting a Timer/Record EventAllows you to set up a timer or record event manually. You can see the event list in the Timer/RecordList menu (DIR

688-6. Modifying a Timer/Record EventThe Timer/Record List shows the programs you have reserved in the Guide menu or in theTimer/Record menu. You may

67. Advanced Program Guide™7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen .

698-7. Initializing the SystemAbout Initial SetupThe DIRECTV®HD Receiver is capable of receiving three types of signals; ANT, CABLE and DIRECTV®progra

708-7. Initializing the SystemTo Select your dish type in Manual Selection:1.Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu

718-7. Initializing the SystemStep 3. Signal StrengthDepending on the Dish Type you have selected, the Signal Strength menu shows you up to three sig-

728-7. Initializing the SystemStep 4. Add Local NetworkAdds program information for channels available over the air (terrestrial) in a selected local

738-7. Initializing the SystemStep 5. Create Channel listThe Setup wizard will show the summary screen of the setup sequence.The next page will create

748-7. Initializing the SystemDish Setup StatusShows the dish type and up to two distinct areas by ZIP code.To see the dish setup status:1. Press the

758-7. Initializing the SystemDish PositioningProvides the coordinates of elevation, azimuth, and tilt based upon your ZIP code. Elevation is theup/do

768-7. Initializing the SystemSignal StrengthDepending on the Dish Type that is selected, the Signal Strength menu shows you up to three signalstrengt

778. CUSTOMIZATION8-8. Managing ChannelsEZ Channel Scan (Channel Search)Automatically finds all channels (both analog and digital) available through t

788-8. Managing ChannelsManual Ch. AddManually adds a channel to your channel list without rescanning all the channels again. EZChannel Scan may not p

71-1. A New World of Digital EntertainmentWelcome to the LSS-3200A DIRECTV®HD Receiver, an advanced HDTV/digital satellite receiver thatshowcases a n

798. CUSTOMIZATION8-8. Managing ChannelsSurf List/Ch. EditThe default channel list is made in the EZ Channel Scan menu. Surf List/Ch. Edit allows you

808-8. Managing Channels

818. CUSTOMIZATION8-9. Setting the ClockClock (Auto)Enables adjustment of the time zone and activation of daylight savings time. Normally, yourclock

828-9. Setting the ClockClock (Manual)Enables you to set the time manually for the ANT/CABLE source only.To set clock manually:1.Press the MENUbutton

838-10. Setting Default Signal OutOutput ChannelIf you use the OUT TO TV jack, select channel 3 or 4 to send RF signal from your DIRECTV®HD Receiver t

848-11 EZ Hook-up Graphically depicts possible ways to connect the DIRECTV®HD Receiver to your dish antenna andother components. Since the connection

858-12. Setting the AudioDigital OutputIf you are using an external audio system that supports Dolby Digital®audio, select DolbyDigital audio mode. I

868-12. Setting the AudioPCM (Digital)Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) decoders support L/R stereo only. If selected, audio outputs aredecoded and transmi

878. CUSTOMIZATION8-12. Setting the AudioAudio ModeAllows you to choose the default audio mode when a program is broadcast in analog for-mat.When you

888-12. Setting the AudioDolby Digital®AudioAllows you to choose a Dolby Digital®audio mode decoding mode according to which analogaudio output port y

8Ultimate Entertainment• A Wide Variety of ProgramsHundreds of channels are available by subscription from DIRECTV.• DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™In

898. CUSTOMIZATION8-12. Setting the AudioAudio LanguageIf available, allows you to hear a program in other languages if the program is broadcast indig

908-12. Setting the AudioVariable Audio Allows you to control the volume with the remote control of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.To set Variable Audio:1.Pr

918. CUSTOMIZATION8-13. Choosing the Aspect RatioAllows you to choose the screen format. When you view a high-definition picture using the video480i o

928-13. Choosing the Aspect RatioModes for viewing high-definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FORMAT IS 480iOR 480p MODE :Letter BoxUse for a picture

938-13. Choosing the Aspect RatioModes for viewing high-definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FORMAT IS 720p OR 1080i MODE : (Note: you may choose one

948-13. Setting Digital CaptionAllows you to select a mode for displaying Digital Caption Data. In the Digital CaptionService, Services 1-6 typically

958. CUSTOMIZATION8-14. Setting Digital Caption StyleAllows you to customize the caption style to your preference by allowing you to change: Font, Edg

968-15. Setting Closed CaptionAllows you to select a mode for displaying analog Closed Caption Data. In the Analog CaptionService, Captions 1-4 displa

978. CUSTOMIZATION8-17. AdvancedAdvanced SetupAllows you to configure special settings such as the background matte color for wide aspectratio program

988-18. Running EZ DemoShows you how to navigate through the on-screen menus of the DIRECTV®HD Receiver.To run EZ Demo:1.Press the MENUbutton on the R