Platinum HD High Definition Receiver Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver
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Model: HIRD-E86 Platinum HD High Definition Receiver Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Trademarks and Copyrights—This manual is certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to copyright © 1995-2000 by Hughes Network Systems. private in-home taping of copyrighted materials. In Software contained in the HD receiver and referenced most cases, it is permissible to record for personal use, in this manual is copyright © 1995-2000 by Hughes as long as you do not sell the material. You must act Network Systems. Some features are patent pending. responsibly in this area—check into the matter if you WatchWord, PreSelect, TurboTune, AlphaTune, and are unsure. OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Some Pay Per View programs may be licensed from Systems. DIRECTV, DIRECTV HOME SERVICES, producers as “view only” programs. These are ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE and DIRECT copyrighted programs and may not be copied or TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. a unit of reproduced for any purpose without the express Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with written permission of the copyright owner. permission. “NFL,” the NFL Shield and “NFL ® SUNDAY TICKET” are registered trademarks of The DIRECTV Programming—Programming subject National Football League and its affiliates. “NHL,” to change. You must be physically located in the U.S. the NHL Shield and “NHL CENTER ICE” are to receive DIRECTV service. DIRECTV services not registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. available outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is “MLB,” “MLB EXTRA INNINGS,” “Major League sold separately and independently of DIRECTV Sys- Baseball,” and the Major League Baseball silhouetted tem hardware. Due to copyright restrictions, you may batter logo are service marks of Major League not be able to view some high definition programs in Baseball Properties, Inc. Major League Baseball high definition format using this product. A valid trademarks and copyright are used with permission of programming subscription is required to operate Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. All other DIRECTV System hardware. Activate your trademarks and service marks are the property of their DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV respective owners. (1-800-347-3288). This product is the subject of one or more U.S. or Satellite System Hardware and Installation—To foreign patents pending. arrange for professional installation of your satellite system, ask questions, or to resolve problems, please Disclaimer—Every effort has been made to ensure contact your dealer. 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INFORMATION FOR WARRANTY Macrovision® Information—Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corporation. System Model #:________________________ This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other Receiver Model #: HIRD-E86 intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for noncommercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Receiver Serial #:________________________ Dolby® Information—Manufactured under license Access Card #:________ ________ ________ from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992–2000 Dolby LNB Serial #:___________________________ Laboratories. All rights reserved. LNB Serial #:___________________________ Note on Recording Programming—Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In Page ii Important Safety Instructions For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner’s Manual before you attempt to install or use your satellite system. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it, if necessary. Heed Cautions—All cautions on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions—All operating and use instructions should be followed. THESE CAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS APPEAR ON THE BACK OF THE HD RECEIVER WARNING or CAUTION CAUTION Double insulated systems are RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK protected by additional board DO NOT OPEN clearances and creepage, so that the unit will not be a safety hazard to the end-user. THESE ARE DEFINITIONS FOR ALERTS USED IN THIS MANUAL WARNING or CAUTION DANGER Where you see this alert symbol Electric shock hazard: Where and the WARNING or CAUTION you see this symbol and the heading, strictly follow the warn- DANGER heading, strictly fol- ing instructions to avoid personal low the warning instructions to injury. avoid electric shock injury. THESE ALERTS APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL WARNING CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or elec- Do not stack electronic compo- trical shock, do not expose this nents or other objects on top of apparatus to rain or moisture. the HD receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper air- flow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver. Also do not stack the HD receiver on top of a “hot” component such as an audio power amplifier. Page iii Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or 2) Keep these instructions. pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recep- tacles, and the point where they exit from the 3) Heed all warnings. apparatus. 4) Follow all instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. the manufacturer. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tri- 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in pod, bracket, or table specified by accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. the manufacturer, or sold with the 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radi- apparatus. When a cart is used, use ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus caution when moving the cart/ (including amplifiers) that produce heat. apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or blades with one wider than the other. A ground- when unused for long periods of time. ing type plug has two blades and a third ground- 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. ing prong. The wide blade or the third prong is Servicing is required when the apparatus has provided for your safety. If the provided plug been damaged in any way, such as power-supply does not fit into your outlet, consult an electri- cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet. or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Page iv INSTALLATION Polarization—This HD receiver is equipped with a plug installation codes and the appropriate sections of the that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not National Electric Code (NEC) and in particular Article defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- 810–15, which covers proper installation and grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two 820–33, which specifies that the satellite dish antenna blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided of the building as close to the point of cable entry as plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician practical. These codes require proper grounding of the for replacement of the obsolete outlet. To prevent electric metal structure of the outdoor satellite dish antenna and shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord or grounding of the connecting cable at a point where it outlet unless you can fully insert the blades without blade enters the house (or other building). If you are having a exposure. professional installer make the installation, the installer Power Sources—Operate this HD receiver only from must observe installation codes. This manual contains the type of power source indicated on the marking label. instructions on how to make the installation in If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your compliance with the NEC. If additional local installation home, consult your dealer or local power company. codes apply, contact local inspection authorities. Ground Power-Cord Protection—Protect the power cord from clamp being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, Coaxial cable convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit Electric from the apparatus. service Grounding block equipment Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension Coaxial cable cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.