Questions And Answers; Questions? Did We Forget To Tell You Something; Programming Your Hitachi Remote Control - Hitachi DSS SYSTEM Owner's Manual

QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS
Questions? Did We Forget to Tell
You Something?
Many people, over time, have questions about their Hitachi digital
satellite system. We have compiled the most common of these
questions and the answers in this appendix. We hope they help. t
Q I had a s_,u,t now I am getung a message "Seaxching for signal. To access related
utilities, press q_I._UP. What happened?
A Rain clouds and snow can affect the satellite signal reception. This loss of signal is
temporary. Also check for new gro_h on trees and bushes that could be blocking the signal. One
other possibility is that the wind or someone has moved the satellite dish.
Q Why can't I control my TV?.
A Before you can control your TV, VCR, or any other device, besides your Hitachi digital
satellite receiver, you must program your remote control to match your different devices. See
Chapter 9, "Programming Your Hitachi Remote Control" in this manual for specific instructions.
If you have already successfully programmed your remote control, try pressing the appropriate
device key to put your remote in the proper mode. Then try controlling that device. Also, make
sure that the batteries in the remote control axe good.
Q My Hitachi digital satellite receiver does not respond when I press keys. What's wrong?
A Most likely, if the front panel keys work but the remote control doesn't work, try
pressing the _ key before trying to control the Hitachi Digital Satellite System. If that doesn't
work, press the _ key and try again. If that doesn't work, or if the front panel keys don't
work either, unplug your DSS receiver for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. Since your DSS
receiver is a computing device it is susceptible to erratic changes in power and/or signal, just as
any other computer, and these sudden changes can cause it to become "confused."
Q Some channels look good, while others freeze or indicate that no signal is available.
What's "¢¢roug?
A The most common causes for this behavior relate to the cable between your DSS
receiver and the satellite antenna. Confirm that RG-6 (not RG-59) cable is used and does not
exceed 100 feet in length. Longer cable runs requJxe ampfification. This special ampfifier is
available from your dealer.
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