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LG LSS-3200A Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL : LSS-3200A
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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  • Page 1 DIRECTV ® Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : LSS-3200A Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

  • Page 2: Safety Warning

    • If trouble is experienced with this product, for repair or warranty information, please contact LG Electronics Inc. If the product is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the product until the problem is resolved.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Trade Name / Model : LG / LSS-3200A Responsible Party : LG Electronics Inc., Chicago office Address : 6133 North River RD Suite 1100 Rosemont, IL. 60018, U.S.A. Contact Person : Mr. P. H. Byun, General Manager Tel.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.

  • Page 5: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high-definition programs in high-definition format using this product. If HD viewing is prohibited due to copyright restric- tions, you would need to connect other interfaces to view the program. In certain markets, access to local channels requires a DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warning ........1 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .
  • Page 7 7. Advanced Program Guide™ 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide™ ....50 7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen ..51-52 7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™ ..53-54 7-4.

  • Page 8: A New World Of Digital Entertainment

    DIRECTV ® programming. The ATSC Tuner uses LG’s 4th generation VSB technology for improved over-the-air digital reception. The built-in NTSC tuner with 4th digital comb filter provides optimum Video and Audio from terrestri- al/cable analog programming.

  • Page 9: Main Features

    1-2. Main Features Ultimate Entertainment • A Wide Variety of Programs Hundreds of channels are available by subscription from DIRECTV. • DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ Instant access for up to seven days of program listings. Ability to jump a day or 6 hours at a time. Ability to search and tune by program title, key word, or category.

  • Page 10: Sending Signals

    2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-1. Sending Signals Satellite Sat A 101 Sat C 110 Sat B 119 Digital Analog signal signal DIRECTV HD Receiver Phone Jack Analog Cable service Digital broadcasting is a new way of sending programs over the airwaves with superior qual- ity video and audio.

  • Page 11: Tv Signal Formats

    2-2. TV Signal Formats Standard Comparison Table Digital Signal Format Analog SD/ED Active Lines 720 or 1080 Dolby Digital ® (5.1 ch) Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) Sound Stereo (2 ch) MPEG Audio (2 ch) Aspect Ratio 4 : 3 4 : 3 or 16 : 9 16 : 9 640 x 480 1280 x 720...

  • Page 12: Display Formats

    2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-3. Display Formats The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver provides several display formats. Pressing the DISPLAY FORMAT button repeatedly on the front panel changes the display formats following order: 1080i → 720p → 480p → 480i → native → variable 1 → variable 2 → variable 3 → EZ DVI. In 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i modes, all input signal formats are converted to the chosen dis- play format.

  • Page 13: Normal And Wide Format Signals

    2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals When you view a high-definition picture(16:9) with 480i or 480p format setting, the RATIO but- ton on the remote control changes the wide mode in the cycle of Letterbox → Cropped, → Squeezed. When you view a standard definition picture (4:3) with 720p or 1080i format setting, the RATIO button on the remote control changes th e wide mode in the cycle of Normal →...
  • Page 14 2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-4. Normal and Wide Format Signals WHEN YOU SET THE DISPLAY FORMAT TO HDTV (1080i/720p) Program Format High-Definition Output Format (16:9) *Three temporary adjustment options available High-Definition (16:9) Normal Choose when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV.

  • Page 15: Audio Signals

    2-5. Audio Signals Digital Audio Signals center channel speaker left right speaker speaker sub-woofer surround surround sound sound speaker speaker Dolby Digital Sound with 5.1 Channels The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver will be the focal center of your home entertainment system comprising a variety of components, such as TV, DVD, VCR, etc.
  • Page 16 2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-5. Audio Signals Analog Audio Signals COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL Analog stereo amplifier AUDIO S VIDEO CABLE IN RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT AUDIO IN TYPE OUT TO TV OPTICAL (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i/720p/480p)

  • Page 17: On-Screen Display

    2-6. On-Screen Display Main Menu You can adjust the setup through a user-friendly on-screen menu using the remote control. While viewing a program, the on-screen menu will appear on your TV screen if you press the MENU button on your remote control. The on-screen menu is operated using a simple, straight-forward ‘Highlight and Select’...
  • Page 18 2. IMPORTANT OVERVIEW 2-6. On-Screen Display EZ Help First, certain features and terminologies used in the on-screen menus require your basic understanding to fully utilize their capabilities. The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver provides a power- ful feature called “EZ Help” that describes highlighted menu item to help you understand the features.

  • Page 19: Unpacking

    3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-1. Unpacking Make sure you have received all these items listed below with the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. Cables Batteries Remote Control S VIDEO Jack Access Card Audio/Video Jacks CCESS OUT TO TV Remote Control Phone Jacks RF Antenna Component Jacks DVI-HDTV Jack...
  • Page 20 3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS...

  • Page 21: Tv Connection

    3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-6. VCR Connection Sat A Sat C Sat B Antenna Dish Cable TV wall jack 5x4 Multi-switch ANT.IN Output COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE S VIDEO CABLE IN PHONE REMOTE...
  • Page 22 3-6. VCR Connection - VCR Controller COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE S VIDEO CABLE IN PHONE REMOTE JACK RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT TYPE CONTROL OUT TO TV OPTICAL (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) AUDIO OUT VCR Controller...

  • Page 23: Audio Connection

    3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-7. Audio Connection - Digital Audio System SPDIF IN A/V Receiver COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE S VIDEO CABLE IN PHONE REMOTE JACK RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT TYPE CONTROL...

  • Page 24: Audio Connection

    3-7. Audio Connection - Analog Hi-Fi System COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL Analog stereo amplifier AUDIO S VIDEO CABLE IN RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT AUDIO IN TYPE OUT TO TV OPTICAL (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i/720p/480p) (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i )

  • Page 25: Remote Control Rf Antenna Connection

    3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 3-8. Remote Control RF Antenna Connection Remote Control RF Antenna COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT (1080i i /720p/480p/480i i ) ANT IN DATA PORT DIGITAL AUDIO SATELLITE S VIDEO CABLE IN PHONE REMOTE JACK RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT TYPE CONTROL OUT TO TV...

  • Page 26: Using The Front Panel Of The Directv

    4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-1. Using the Front Panel of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver Display format indicator Display interface indicator 480p 480i 1080i 720p 1 POWER Turns the DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off. Standby mode indicator Multi function indicator 2 Access Card and RESET button Door The Access Card is the means by which DIRECTV controls the distribution of its services.

  • Page 27: Using The Remote Control

    4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-2. Using the Remote Control POWER Turns the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver on and off. If your remote control is programmed to control other components such as VCR, DVD, etc., Power will turn the component on and off. If you want to control other components from different manufacturers, you must first pro- gram your remote control.
  • Page 28 4-2. Using the Remote Control CH +/- Scrolls the channels up or down while you are viewing a program, or scrolls the program list in the Guide menu page by page. Press and hold the but- ton to speed up and continue scrolling channels. RATIO Changes the picture aspect ratio.
  • Page 29 4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-2. Using the Remote Control MENU Brings up the main menu. You can return to normal viewing by pressing the EXIT button or pressing the MENU button again. GUIDE Brings up the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide, showing ALL channels. You can also access the Advanced Program Guide via the main menu.

  • Page 30: Programming The Remote Control

    4-3. Programming the Remote Control The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control that can be programmed to control most remote-controllable devices from other manufacturers. NOTE The remote control may not control all models of other brands. 1.

  • Page 31: Remote Control Codes For Other Components

    4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components TV Codes Brands Codes Brands Codes Brands Codes Brands Codes Akai Hitachi 011 163 166 Nikei Siemens Amark 112 143 158 143 004 OnKing Singnature Ampro 167 073 010 012 023 Onwa Sony...
  • Page 32 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components VCR Codes Aiwa Instant Replay 031 033 Panasonic 066 070 083 Sharp 149 031 054 Akai 146 043 046 031 033 145 133 140 Shintom 124 125 142 J.C Penny 012 013 015 Sony 009 056 057 066 040 033...
  • Page 33 4. FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 4-4. Remote Control Codes for Other Components AUX (AUDIO) Goldstar Hitachi 006 039 049 KENWOOD 001 013 029 Luxman Marantz 002 021 028 031 044 030 032 035 ONKYO 008 009 025 Optimus 011 013 022 Panasonic 003 015 036 Pioneer...

  • Page 34: Initial Setup

    5. INITIAL SETUP IMPORTANT: Check your TV owner’s manual for the prefered or required video format. The appropriate format should be set using the DISPLAY FORMAT button on the front panel of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. If the correct format is not selected, the on-screen display and video may not appear correctly or may not appear at all.

  • Page 35: Viewing The Channel Banner

    6. BASIC OPERATION 6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears whenever you tune to a new channel or press the INFO button on the remote control while viewing a program. It displays channel and program information in the banner shown at the top of the screen.
  • Page 36 6-1. Viewing the Channel Banner Input Source Icon (DIRECTV) Indicates from which source the current program signal is being received. The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver can receive a signal from ANT, ANT/Digital, CABLE or DIRECTV. Lock Icon ( Indicates that the parental or spending limit lock system is activated (see section 8-19). Alternate Audio ( ENGLISH DIRECTV and digital channels sometimes provide multiple audio tracks, often in a different language.

  • Page 37: Channel Surfing

    6. BASIC OPERATION 6-2. Channel Surfing The surf list appears on the TV screen when you press the SURF button on the remote control. It enables you to surf up to 50 favorite channels that were chosen in the Edit Channel section of the Setup menu or directly added in the Favorite guide as described below.

  • Page 38: Freeze Screen

    6-3. Freeze Screen Pressing the FREEZE button freezes the current image. Pressing the FREEZE button again enlarges the image. The image can then be scanned vertically and horizontally. Pressing the FREEZE button once again returns the image to live video. FREEZE Mode Screen Multi-Freeze Mode Screen NOTE...
  • Page 39 6. BASIC OPERATION 6-4. Subscription to DIRECTV ® programming and ANT/CABLE-Only operation The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver is designed to receive signals from DIRECTV, ANT and/or CABLE sources. If you are a DIRECTV customer, you can enjoy programming provided by DIRECTV. You can also receive the analog and digital over-the-air broadcasts, with the benefit of the Advanced Program Guide™...

  • Page 40: Advanced Program Guide

    7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-1. About the Advanced Program Guide™ The DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™, contains schedule and program information for all DIRECTV ® channels. The Advanced Program Guide also provides local over-the-air channels information including both conventional analog and digital channels if you receive satellite ser- vice.

  • Page 41: Layout Of The Advanced Program Guide™ Screen

    7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen The on-screen guide maintains nine different channel lists, each of which shows you only those channels and programs that belong to that channel list. The meaning and generation of each channel list is described below Note: When viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the items below in the Guide menu (see section 7-1).
  • Page 42 7-2. Layout of the Advanced Program Guide™ Screen The guide screen also provides two search menus: Category Searches for programs that belong to a given category. The DIRECTV HD Receiver first shows you currently applicable categories and allows you to search for programs in that category (see section 7-8).

  • Page 43: Moving Through The Advanced Program Guide

    7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™ The Advanced Program Guide™ is operated based on a simple and straightforward “Highlight and Select” process. 1. Use “ ” on your remote control to navigate the guide screen. DEF G 2.
  • Page 44 7-3. Moving through the Advanced Program Guide™ Direct Jumping You can quickly jump to a page that contains a specific channel by directly entering a channel number using the digit buttons “0~9” on the remote control. Pressing “ ” following the digit button strokes will move to the channel immediately. Picture In Guide view You can preview the highlighted channel in the Picture In Guide at left-top window.

  • Page 45: Selecting A Program

    7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-4. Selecting a Program The top region of the guide screen displays the schedule and program information of the cur- rently highlighted program. You can also see other detailed information about the program by pressing the INFO button. When you select the highlighted program by pressing “...

  • Page 46: Getting More Program Information

    7-5. Getting More Program Information Pressing the INFO button will display available additional information about the highlighted program. Depending on the broadcaster and service provider, information may include actor and role relationships, original material, production studio, the date on which the program was first shown, and so on. To display program details: 1.

  • Page 47: Getting More Program Information

    7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-5. Getting More Program Information 5. If you want to check any other broadcasting schedules for this same program, move the highlight to the “Showings” menu, located on the left side of the additional information box, and press “ ”. 6.

  • Page 48: Setting A Timer/Record Event For Future Viewing

    7-6. Setting a Timer/Record Event for Future Viewing If you want to view a program scheduled in the future, you can put that program on the Timer/Record List so that program will be automatically tuned. A timer event will automatically tune to the selected channel at the specified time. A Record event will also turn on the DIRECTV HD Receiver if it is turned off and will automatically control ®...

  • Page 49: Purchasing Directv Pay Per View Programs

    7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-7. Purchasing DIRECTV ® Pay Per View Programs If you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming, you may preview pay per view movies on channel 200, the DIRECTV promo channel, to determine if you would like to purchase them. To purchase Pay Per View (PPV) programs: 1.

  • Page 50: Searching For Programs By Category

    7-8. Searching for Programs by Category You can search for specific programs by categories. The category information of each program is provided by the Advanced Program Guide™ so that you can choose one of them to search for matching programs. You can also set a search range of One Day or One Week.
  • Page 51 7. ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE™ 7-8. Searching for Programs by Category When you search for programs by category, you can also use the user-defined “MY CATEGORY” feature. You may specify two user-defined categories. One is the “MY CATEGORY1” and the other is the “MY CATEGORY2”. These categories can also be modified in the EDIT menu (in the guide menu->My CATEGORY->EDIT).

  • Page 52: Searching For Programs By Keyword

    7-9. Searching for Programs by Keyword You can also search for programs by keywords which can be found in program titles or credit titles such as actor/actress name, director name, etc. To search programs by keyword: 1. While viewing the Program Guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the Guide menu.

  • Page 53: Customization

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-1. Accessing the On-screen Menu In the menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. To navigate the menu levels, you will see “ ” or “ ” on the right side of the menu label to help you go to the next level.

  • Page 54: The Structure Of The On-Screen Menus

    8-2. The Structure of the On-Screen Menus Guide Purchase List Mail List DIRECTV Timer/Record Timer/Record List Initial Setup EZ Channel Scan Manual Ch. Add Surf List/Ch. Edit SETUP Clock Out to TV EZ Hook-up Digital Output Audio Mode Audio Language AUDIO Dolby Digital Audio Variable...

  • Page 55: Managing Program Purchases

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-3. Managing Program Purchases Purchase List Shows a history of recently purchased programs and display upcoming DIRECTV ® Pay Per View purchases. Upcoming DIRECTV ® Pay Per View purchases can be canceled. You may do this by selecting the program. A pop-up screen will ask you if you want to cancel the program.

  • Page 56: Checking Messages

    8-4. Checking Messages Allows you to view the messages that are sent from DIRECTV. For example, you may receive a mes- sage requesting your attention to a new service or special program offering. To check the Mail Box: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.

  • Page 57: Setting A Timer/Record Event

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-5. Setting a Timer/Record Event Allows you to set up a timer or record event manually. You can see the event list in the Timer/Record List menu (DIRECTV Timer/Record List). You can also set a one time Timer/Record event in the Guide (see section 7-6).

  • Page 58: Modifying A Timer/Record Event

    8-6. Modifying a Timer/Record Event The Timer/Record List shows the programs you have reserved in the Guide menu or in the Timer/Record menu. You may cancel any program in the list by selecting the program. You may also modify any event in the list that was created in the Timer/Event menu. To modify or delete a program in the Timer/Record List: 1.

  • Page 59: Initializing The System

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-7. Initializing the System About Initial Setup The DIRECTV ® HD Receiver is capable of receiving three types of signals; ANT, CABLE and DIRECTV ® programming (if you are a DIRECTV customer). Initial Setup lets you initialize your system to function properly with your dish antenna.
  • Page 60 8-7. Initializing the System To Select your dish type in Manual Selection: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Select the DIRECTV ® menu by pressing “ ” on the remote control. 3.
  • Page 61 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-7. Initializing the System Step 3. Signal Strength Depending on the Dish Type you have selected, the Signal Strength menu shows you up to three sig- nal strength bars for Satellite Networks A, B, and C, in order to help you adjust the dish to the cor- rect position with the elevation, azimuth, and tilt values obtained from the Your Location menu.
  • Page 62 8-7. Initializing the System Step 4. Add Local Network Adds program information for channels available over the air (terrestrial) in a selected local area as defined by the satellite service provider. You can select two distinct areas by ZIP code to view the chan- nels being broadcast from both areas.
  • Page 63 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-7. Initializing the System Step 5. Create Channel list The Setup wizard will show the summary screen of the setup sequence. The next page will create the channel list automatically. When the Setup Wizard function is complete, press the “ ” button on the remote control to finish the Initial Setup.
  • Page 64 8-7. Initializing the System Dish Setup Status Shows the dish type and up to two distinct areas by ZIP code. To see the dish setup status: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.
  • Page 65 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-7. Initializing the System Dish Positioning Provides the coordinates of elevation, azimuth, and tilt based upon your ZIP code. Elevation is the up/down angle of the dish. Azimuth is the side-to-side direction, while tilt is the circular rotation of the dish itself around the pointing axis.
  • Page 66 8-7. Initializing the System Signal Strength Depending on the Dish Type that is selected, the Signal Strength menu shows you up to three signal strength bars for Satellite Networks A, B, and C, in order to help you adjust the dish to the correct position with the elevation, azimuth, and tilt values obtained from the Your Location menu.

  • Page 67: Managing Channels

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-8. Managing Channels EZ Channel Scan (Channel Search) Automatically finds all channels (both analog and digital) available through the antenna and cable inputs, and stores all the active channels in the channel list. Inactive or weak channels may not appear in the list. In that case, add missing channels manually in the Manual Ch. Add menu.
  • Page 68 8-8. Managing Channels Manual Ch. Add Manually adds a channel to your channel list without rescanning all the channels again. EZ Channel Scan may not pick up every channel that is available on Air and Cable. Therefore, it may be necessary for you to add channels manually using this feature. Note :The Manual Channel Add feature is not available in ANT/CABLE mode.
  • Page 69 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-8. Managing Channels Surf List/Ch. Edit The default channel list is made in the EZ Channel Scan menu. Surf List/Ch. Edit allows you to create two other types of channel lists; custom list and surf list. A custom list can be created by toggling each channel on or off with “...
  • Page 70 8-8. Managing Channels...

  • Page 71: Setting The Clock

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-9. Setting the Clock Clock (Auto) Enables adjustment of the time zone and activation of daylight savings time. Normally, your clock is set using signals transmitted by DIRECTV. To set auto clock: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.

  • Page 72: Setting The Clock

    8-9. Setting the Clock Clock (Manual) Enables you to set the time manually for the ANT/CABLE source only. To set clock manually: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “ ”...

  • Page 73: Setting Default Signal Out

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-10. Setting Default Signal Out Output Channel If you use the OUT TO TV jack, select channel 3 or 4 to send RF signal from your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to your TV. Your TV must be tuned to the selected channel to display the pic- ture.

  • Page 74: Ez Hook-Up

    8-11 EZ Hook-up Graphically depicts possible ways to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to your dish antenna and ® other components. Since the connection that is best for you depends on the components in your sys- tem, keep in mind that an alternative connection may also be possible. To see EZ Hook-up: 1.

  • Page 75: Setting The Audio

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-12. Setting the Audio Digital Output If you are using an external audio system that supports Dolby Digital ® audio, select Dolby Digital audio mode. If you are using an external audio system that has a PCM only decoder, select PCM (Digital).
  • Page 76 8-12. Setting the Audio PCM (Digital) Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) decoders support L/R stereo only. If selected, audio outputs are decoded and transmitted to the Digital Output (SPDIF) in PCM mode. Dolby Digital ® Audio Dolby Digital ® audio, formerly known as Audio Coding 3rd Generation or 5.1 channel audio, is a coding technique that provides up to five independent, full frequency response audio chan- nels and one low frequency bass channel.
  • Page 77 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-12. Setting the Audio Audio Mode Allows you to choose the default audio mode when a program is broadcast in analog for- mat. When you view a program broadcast in mono, you will hear only mono sound, even though Stereo mode is set.
  • Page 78 8-12. Setting the Audio Dolby Digital ® Audio Allows you to choose a Dolby Digital audio mode decoding mode according to which analog ® audio output port you use to adjust the adequate audio level. If you connect audio line output to your TV, select ‘Line Mode’.
  • Page 79 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-12. Setting the Audio Audio Language If available, allows you to hear a program in other languages if the program is broadcast in digital format. You may select a language while you are viewing a program by selecting an option on the audio language box in the channel banner and pressing “...
  • Page 80 8-12. Setting the Audio Variable Audio Allows you to control the volume with the remote control of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. To set Variable Audio: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.

  • Page 81: Choosing The Aspect Ratio

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Allows you to choose the screen format. When you view a high-definition picture using the video 480i or 480p output format, you can choose Letterbox, Cropped or Squeezed. When you view a standard-definition picture using the 720p or 1080i output format, you can choose Normal, Wide, Panorama, Zoom or Cine-Zoom.
  • Page 82 8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Modes for viewing high-definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FORMAT IS 480i OR 480p MODE : Letter Box Use for a picture with an original 16:9 aspect ratio (in a wide format). Letterbox mode will shrink the picture to fill the screen, with black (or gray) bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen.

  • Page 83: Choosing The Aspect Ratio

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio Modes for viewing high-definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT FORMAT IS 720p OR 1080i MODE : (Note: you may choose one of three picture appearance options for your preference) Standard Choose when you want to view a picture with no adjustment. Expand Choose when you want to view a picture in the 16:9 ratio.

  • Page 84: Setting Digital Caption

    8-13. Setting Digital Caption Allows you to select a mode for displaying Digital Caption Data. In the Digital Caption Service, Services 1-6 typically represent different Language Services, if available. Service 1 Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service. This service contains the verbatim, or near-verbatim captions for the primary language being spoken in the accompanying pro- gram audio.

  • Page 85: Setting Digital Caption Style

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-14. Setting Digital Caption Style Allows you to customize the caption style to your preference by allowing you to change: Font, Edge Type, Color, etc. Note : If the Style setting is “Set By Program” the captions will appear as defined by the program provider.

  • Page 86: Setting Closed Caption

    8-15. Setting Closed Caption Allows you to select a mode for displaying analog Closed Caption Data. In the Analog Caption Service, Captions 1-4 display program’s dialog, and Text 1-4 display for a data service information. (Note : Closed Captions will appear only when they are provided by the broadcaster.) Caption1 (CC1) CC1 is the primary caption service that synchronizes the captioning language with the sound, used by most broadcasters.

  • Page 87: Advanced

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-17. Advanced Advanced Setup Allows you to configure special settings such as the background matte color for wide aspect ratio programming, the channel banner time-out period and the contrast range of DVI output. To set advanced Setup Menu: 1.

  • Page 88: Running Ez Demo

    8-18. Running EZ Demo Shows you how to navigate through the on-screen menus of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. To run EZ Demo: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2. Scroll down using “ ”...

  • Page 89: Setting Locks

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-19. Setting Locks Lock System Allows you to set up specific channels, ratings and spending limits through blocking schemes. Also allows you to activate or disable all of the lock schemes previously set up. A password is required to gain access to this menu if the lock system is activated. You can change the password by inputting a new password twice.
  • Page 90 8-19. Setting Locks Block Channel Blocks any channels that you do not want to view or that you do not want your kids to watch. If you tune in a blocked channel, a black screen with a pop-up screen will appear. You will have to enter the correct password to view the channel.
  • Page 91 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-19. Setting Locks Movie Rating Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limit, as defined by the Motion Picture Association of America, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above a specified level.
  • Page 92 8-19. Setting Locks TV Rating for Children’s Programs Keeps children from watching certain children’s TV programs according to the ratings limit as defined by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. This rating applies only to TV programs for children. Unless you block TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating – General menu, your children may view those programs.
  • Page 93 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-19. Setting Locks TV Rating for General Programs Blocks TV programs that you and your family do not wish to watch, based on the rating scheme defined by the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. To block TV programs: 1.

  • Page 94: Setting Locks

    8-19. Setting Locks Spending Limit Sets a spending limit for individual Pay Per View (PPV) programs. After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the password to purchase a PPV program that costs more than your spending limit allows. The system will temporarily unlock the limit you previ- ously set.

  • Page 95: Getting The System Information

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-20. Getting the System Information General Info Shows you general information about your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. To view General information in the HD receiver: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.
  • Page 96 8-20. Getting the System Information Feature List When in Satellite mode, allows you to see which major features are available for your DIRECTV ® Receiver. To view Feature list in the HD receiver: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.
  • Page 97 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-20. Getting the System Information Tuner List When in Satellite mode, shows you what kind of tuners are built in DIRECTV ® HD Receiver. To upgrade the software in the your HD receiver: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.
  • Page 98 8-20. Getting the System Information System Upgrade When in Satellite mode, shows you the current software version. If there is a software upgrade planned, you will be notified by a pop-up box on your TV screen and the pop-up box will ask you if you want to upgrade your system.

  • Page 99: Getting The System Information

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-20. Getting the System Information Basic Test When in Satellite mode, diagnoses essential system components of your HD receiver. Once the Basic System Test is done, your HD receiver’s status will be displayed. If any problems are detected, a short message will be displayed. To test basic items in DIRECTV ®...

  • Page 100: Testing The System

    8-21. Testing the System Satellite Dish Antenna (Outdoor Unit) Test When in Satellite mode, diagnoses the Satellite Dish Antenna (LNB and Satellite Antenna) connected to the HD receiver. Once the Satellite Dish Antenna (Outdoor Unit) Test is done, Satellite signal status will be displayed. If any problems are detected, a short message will be displayed.
  • Page 101 8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-21. Testing the System Transponder Test When in Satellite mode, diagnoses all transponder signals of each Satellite. Once the Transponder Test is done, all transponder signal status of the selected Satellite will be dis- played. To test the Transponder: 1.

  • Page 102: Replace Card

    8-22. Replace Card If you are a DIRECTV customer, DIRECTV may issue you a replacement access card periodically when in Satellite mode. This menu enables you to transfer information, such as the record of your purchas- es, from the old card onto a new one. The access card fits into the slot on the front panel of the DIRECTV ®...

  • Page 103: Vcr Control Setup

    8. CUSTOMIZATION 8-23. VCR Control Setup Allows you to set up the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver to control your VCR for automatic recording when used with the Record feature (see section 8-5). To set up the VCR Control: 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu. 2.

  • Page 104: Remote Control Setup

    8-23. Remote Control Setup Your DIRECTV ® HD Receiver’s remote control can send signals to the HD Receiver in two ways. Standard IR (Infrared) and RF Control. Standard IR (Infrared) control allows the Remote Control to send signals to the HD Receiver within a line of sight. RF (Radio Frequency) control allows the remote con- trol to send signals from your easy chair, any location in the room, or even from another room within your home.

  • Page 105: Ez Help

    9. EZ HELP 9-1. EZ Help The EZ Help feature is designed to let you understand each function of the Menu and Advanced Program Guide™ in an easy and convenient way. When you navigate through the Menu and the Advanced Program Guide, press and hold the “HELP (?)” button on your remote control if you want information about the highlighted item.
  • Page 106 9-1. EZ Help The EZ Help is an on-screen version of this Operating Guide. You can review many features of the DIRECTV ® HD Receiver by navigating through a simple structure. It contains a brief overview of the DIRECTV HD Receiver, the use and programming of the remote control, a func- tional explanation of the front and back panel, and an instructive note about the Menu and the Advanced Program Guide™.

  • Page 107: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications For Model No. LSS-3200A DIRECTV ® HD Receiver Television System NTSC, Analog American Standard (480i) ATSC, Digital TV standard (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) DIRECTV Channel Coverage Digital TV 1-69 2-13 14-69 CATV 1-125 DIRECTV variable Inputs/Outputs ATSC/NTSC RF Inputs...

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING LG and DIRECTV are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If you have questions or diffi- culties that you cannot resolve using the tips in this troubleshooting section, consult your dealer or call DIRECTV at...
  • Page 109 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS The Program Guide shows channels - Contact your service provider to subscribe to all available channels. - Adjust your antenna or satellite dish to receive all available channels. I don’t receive. (see section 3-4) - Use the Custom Guide feature to select channels that you receive. (see section 7-2) - Whenever you access the GUIDE, make sure you select the CUSTOM guide (see section 7-2) to show only channels not HIDDEN (see section...
  • Page 110 SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Aspect Ratio setting is re-set after - When the Format is set to a high-definition setting (720p/1080i) and the incoming program is in high-definition, the Aspect Ratio setting can only the channel is changed. be adjusted temporarily. - Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly. The remote control is not responding.
  • Page 111 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Closed captions are not displayed. - Most recent TVs also include captioning capability, which you may inde- pendently set (see TV manual for details). If the captions are ON for both Two sets of overlapping captions TV and this product, you may see overlapping captions. In this case, appear.

  • Page 112: Warranty

    HD Receiver LSS-3200A Limited Warranty - USA An LG Electronics product, marketed by Zenith, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date ("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product.

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