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 DST-3000 RECEIVER WARNING or CAUTION Double insulated systems are...
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Failure to follow these Ventilation instructions may cause the DST-3000 to overheat, which may degrade performance or result in property damage. For electrical safety, power line operated equipment...
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When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into, the DST-3000 receiver or it has been exposed to water. If the DST-3000 receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the DST-3000 receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif- ferent from that to which the DST-3000 receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- cian for help.
What You Should Do First...1-1 How Does All This Work? ...1-2 HD System Components ...1-3 The DIRECTV PLUS™ Satellite Dish Antenna ...1-3 The DST-3000 Receiver with DIRECTV PLUS™ Receiver Built-in...1-4 The Remote Control ...1-6 Installing the Remote Control Batteries ...1-8 Setting Up Your Satellite Receiver...2-1...
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Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver Filtering the Guides ... 6-7 Theme Filters ... 6-7 Channel List... 6-8 Guide Times ... 6-8 The INFORMATION Screen... 6-9 Done ... 6-9 Show Times ... 6-9 SHOW TIMES Screen... 6-9 Done ... 6-9 Video ...
You should complete the following steps to achieve the greatest performance from your system: Confirm the following items are included with your DST-3000 receiver Access card (located behind the door on your DST-3000 receiver) IR (infrared) remote control with 2 AA batteries Owner’s Manual...
Cable television signals are received through cables installed by cable television providers. The terrestrial broadcast (from a tower), satellite, and cable signals then go into your DST-3000 receiver where they are processed and sent to your television set. Page 1-2...
HD System Components There are three main components of the HD system. They are the DIRECTV PLUS™ satellite dish antenna (not included), the DST-3000 receiver, and the remote control. The DIRECTV PLUS™ Satellite Dish Antenna The satellite dish antenna, such as the Toshiba HSD-3, is the component that receives the digital signals.
The front of the DST-3000 receiver Your access card is located behind the door on the right side of the DST-3000 receiver. This special card contains information about your services. This card should not be removed except to protect the DST-3000 receiver from unauthorized use or to replace the card when DIRECTV supplies a new one.
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This is an advanced installation technique and professional installation is recommended. The IN FROM ANT jack is for connecting a terrestrial analog or digital input to your DST-3000 receiver. The OUT TO TV F-type jack is an RF output that you may connect to your standard definition (SD) TV or videocassette recorder (VCR) (depending on your entertainment system).
) key, as they are always associated with the DST-3000 EXIT receiver. For the DST-3000 receiver only, the four directional keys will cause the on-screen highlight to move in the direction you want. The keys will be referred to as , , , and .
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The functions of these keys change depending on the device currently selected. Please refer to “Controlling the DST-3000 Receiver” in Chapter 3 for more remote control capabilities and “Programming Your Remote Control” in Chapter 8 for setting your remote control to handle other audio/video components.
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver Installing the Remote Control Batteries Before the remote control can be used, the two supplied AA batteries need to be installed. First, unsnap the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Install each fresh battery as shown, making sure that the + and –...
(already installed in the DST-3000 receiver behind the door), an IR remote control (batteries included), cables, and this Owner’s Manual. You now need to decide where you want to place the DST-3000 receiver. Choose a location near your TV where the power cord or cables will not be inadvertently disconnected.
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver Choosing the Best Connection for Your Entertainment System There are a number of ways to connect the DST-3000 receiver, depending on the other audio/ video equipment you wish to use. The simplest hookups are described in the following subsections.
Setting Up Your Satellite Receiver HD Receiver and Satellite Dish Antenna with Terrestrial Antenna or Cable Service Follow these steps indicated by the diagram below: 1) Connect the RG-6 Coaxial Cable from the satellite dish antenna to the back of the HD receiver using the connector marked SATELLITE IN.
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver Note: Signals from a terrestrial antenna and cable TV can be connected to the IN FROM ANT connector and diplexed into the SATELLITE IN connection simultaneously. However, the receiver does not support the simultaneous connection of two terrestrial antenna signals or two cable signals.
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If you have connected a VCR into your entertainment system in a way that routes the cables from the DST-3000 receiver to your VCR before the signal reaches the TV, you may experience a distorted picture if you attempt to record a copy-protected program.
Note: If you have connected a VCR into your entertainment system in a way that routes the cables from the DST-3000 receiver to your VCR before the signal reaches the TV, you may experience a distorted picture if you attempt to record a copy-protected program.
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Setting Up Your Satellite Receiver Page 2-7...
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver HD Receiver and Standard Definition TV Monitor Follow these steps indicated by the diagram on the next page: 1) Connect the satellite dish antenna and terrestrial antenna or cable service to the HD receiver following the instructions in “HD Receiver and Satellite Dish Antenna with Ter- restrial Antenna or Cable Service”...
Setting Up Your Satellite Receiver HD Receiver with Standard Definition TV Monitor and VCR Follow these steps indicated by the diagram on the next page. 1) Connect the satellite dish antenna and terrestrial antenna or cable service to the HD receiver following the instructions in “HD Receiver and Satellite Dish Antenna with Ter-...
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Note: If you have connected a VCR into your entertainment system in a way that routes the cables from the DST-3000 receiver to your VCR before the signal reaches the TV, you may experience a distorted picture if you attempt to record a copy-protected program.
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Setting Up Your Satellite Receiver Page 2-11...
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver HD Receiver and Dolby Follow these steps indicated by the diagram below: 1) Connect an optical digital cable (not included) to the back of the HD receiver using the connector marked DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. Connect the other end of this cable to the optical input on the back of your Dolby Digital receiver or decoder.
TV is connected with the coaxial RF cable. Always try to achieve the highest quality audio and video and greatest flexibility possible. Once all connections have been completed, connect the TV, VCR, and DST-3000 receiver to the wall power outlet, appropriate extension cord, or surge protector.
HD input, VIDEO or S-VIDEO, or the DST-3000 receiver’s output channel (3 or 4). Do the same for the VCR, if applicable. Now turn the DST-3000 receiver on. You will see the start-up screen for several seconds.
ACTION INPUT POWER-ON Screen As power is applied to the DST-3000 receiver for the first time after being plugged in or after a power failure, the POWER-ON screen, shown on the right, is displayed. The screen will not appear each time you press the Power button.
It is not necessary to know everything your system can do right away. As you use the DST-3000 receiver, the techniques necessary to control it will become second nature.
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There are two keys on your remote control that most people use frequently. They are the and the keys. EXIT After you have established favorite channel lists, as described in Chapter 7, “DST-3000 Receiver’s Menu System,” you can use the key to cycle through them quickly and easily. Each press of the key will advance to the next list of channels.
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna and Terrestrial Inputs There is a cluster of DIRECTV satellites in space, and, just as a telescope is pointed at a star, you need to point your satellite dish at the satellites. In this chapter, we will explain how to configure your receiver for your satellite dish antenna, where to point your satellite dish antenna, and how to configure your receiver for analog or digital terrestrial (broadcast or cable) reception.
INSTALLATION screen. Selecting the Correct Type of Satellite Dish Antenna You need to select the correct type of dish antenna that you have connected, so that the DST-3000 receiver can calculate the correct coordinates for pointing the dish antenna.
Oval Dish 2 Highlight this selection if you connected a DIRECTV PLUS™ oval dish antenna with two LNBs. This setting allows the DST-3000 receiver to receive signals from Satellite A at 101° and Satellite B at 119°, enabling reception of DIRECTV High Definition programming throughout the United States as well as local stations in specific cities.
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver Pointing the Dish Antenna The DST-3000 receiver will calculate the correct pointing coordinates and then display this information on the RESULTS screen shown on the right. Write down this Elevation, Azimuth, and Tilt information.
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna and Terrestrial Inputs Highlighting the System Test button on the INSTALLATION screen and pressing the on the remote control will display the SYSTEM TEST screen. Using the either the Begin Test or Cable Test button and press the short period of time, the results of the test will be displayed.
Local In pop-up menu. SELECT On the Local In pop-up menu, use the keys to highlight the buttons for the type of antenna or cable you connected to the DST-3000, and then press the key on the remote SELECT control.
Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna and Terrestrial Inputs Local In Connection Options The connection options found on the Local In 1 and Local In 2 pop-up menus are: None You are not connected to an antenna or cable. Antenna You have connected a standard VHF/UHF indoor or outdoor antenna.
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver what terrestrial program information should appear in the Advanced Program Guide™. Area 2 Area 2 may be a neighboring city or distant terrestrial station you wish to receive from the same VHF/UHF antenna used in Area 1. The ZIP Code entered here will specify what additional terrestrial program information should appear in the Advanced Program Guide™.
If you have a terrestrial-only antenna hookup (that is, no satellite dish), you must configure the DST-3000 receiver for a DISH TYPE of “None” so it will not search for a satellite signal. Highlighting the Dish Setup button on the INSTALLATION screen and pressing the on the remote control will display the DISH SETUP screen.
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver Scan Channels This option will automatically scan through all of the possible channel frequencies and place the active channel numbers into the LOCAL AREA channel list. NTSC (analog) channels will be listed by the Channel Number followed by a hyphen and the number zero.
Watching Local Terrestrial and ® DIRECTV Programming Types of Channels This chapter will reveal many different ways to find programs you want to watch. The first thing you should know is how channels in the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ are arranged. ®...
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver FCC or a “virtual” Channel Number assigned by the broadcast station. The type of number, “physical” or “virtual,” depends on information sent by the broadcaster. The channel call letters or network name may also be included by the broadcaster. The program information will simply state “Regular Schedule.”...
Watching Local Terrestrial and DIRECTV® Programming The Information Banner Pressing the key on your remote control or the INFO front panel while the Channel Banner is displayed will add a description of the current program. This is called the Information Banner. Either of these banners will go away after a few seconds, or you can press the key for the second time or the EXIT...
With experience, you will become more familiar with the channel name abbreviations that are used. Alternate Services The DST-3000 receiver can support alternate audio services. To determine if the services are available for a particular program, look for their icons below the data and time in the Channel Banner or on the on-screen guide.
GUIDE This DST-3000 receiver offers a variety of on-screen guides. Each guide has its own design to make finding programs of interest an easy task. These guides include the PROGRAM GUIDE (SM. CELL), PROGRAM GUIDE (LG. CELL), and LOGO GUIDE.
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver PROGRAM GUIDE Pop-up Menu Pressing the key on the remote control a second GUIDE time will display the PROGRAM GUIDE pop-up menu, shown at right. On the left side are the buttons Main Menu, Video, Guide Style, and Guide Sort. On the right side are the buttons Descriptions, Theme Filters, Channel List, Guide Times, and WordFinder™.
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Advanced Program Guide™ The term “Large Cell” means that there are two lines of text associated with each program title. While this provides more space for the program titles and Channel Tags, it also reduces the number of channels whose information can be seen on the screen at one time. The largest area of the PROGRAM GUIDE (Large Cell) is made up of cells known as the program grid.
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Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver PROGRAM GUIDE (Small Cell) The PROGRAM GUIDE (Small Cell) screen shown below displays 1-1/2 hours of programming information. Up to 12 lines of channel information can be seen on the screen at one time. This number of lines is reduced to 9 if the program description option is selected.
Advanced Program Guide™ LOGO GUIDE This guide style offers the greatest number of channel identifiers displayed simultaneously. It displays up to 40 network logos at one time. This number of logos is reduced to 30 if the program description option is selected. The title of the program currently being broadcast on the highlighted channel appears in the header area immediately above the logo grid.
Use the VCR SETUP screen. (See Chapter 7, “DST-3000 Receiver’s Menu System.”) Switch the DST-3000 to SD (480i) output mode. Set your VCR to match the output of the DST-3000 receiver. This could be either RF (channel 3 or 4) or A/V (audio left and right with video or S-video).
MAIN MENU. Filtering the Guides Searching through hundreds of channels can be overwhelming. The DST-3000 receiver will help you find what you are looking for. By pressing the key while already in a guide, a pop-up GUIDE menu will display, providing the filtering tools and ways to access other guide styles.
All Channels, you can choose one of your own defined lists. See the “Fav. Lists” subsection of Chapter 7, “DST-3000 receiver’s Menu System,” to learn how to set your favorite lists. The channels selected on the Family List are the only channels available when the HD Receiver has been locked.
The INFORMATION Screen To obtain more information about a particular program while a PROGRAM GUIDE screen is displayed, and you are highlighting a Program on the screen, press the button on the remote control INFO to display the INFORMATION screen shown here. If you are highlighting a Channel Tag in the channel column of the PROGRAM GUIDE screen, press the button on the remote control to display a...
To Tape To Tape is very similar to To View; however, if you have connected your VCR to the DST-3000 receiver via the VCR control cable and have properly set the VCR code from the Setup Menu, the chosen program will be recorded at the correct time.
Advanced Program Guide™ WORDFINDER™ Entry Highlighting one of the eight choices and pressing will initiate a pop-up keyboard where you can SELECT define a search word. If “CAGNEY” and “ALIEN” were specified, the “CAGNEY” search word might find movies in which James Cagney performed, as well as the TV series “Cagney and Lacey.”...
Receiver’s Menu System The DST-3000 receiver offers much more than fantastic audio and video. The Main Menu is the primary location where you can access system management functions. From the MAIN MENU you can access the on-screen guide, customize system features, read DIRECTV messages, lock and unlock your system, and more.
A quicker way to access the on-screen guide from the MAIN MENU or any other menu is by pressing the key, either on the remote control or on the DST-3000 receiver’s front panel. GUIDE The remaining buttons provide access to those features described in greater detail in this chapter.
PREFERENCES screen. By changing the various options on the PREFERENCES screen and its companion, the ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen, you can customize operation of the DST-3000 receiver as many times as you wish. Done Highlighting the Done button on the PREFERENCES...
Receiver ID Someday, you may choose to get a second DST-3000 receiver. If both receivers are in the same room or if you are using an RF remote control or a remote control extender, you may experience interference between signals. To avoid this “cross talk,” simply highlight the Receiver ID button and press on the remote control to be used for that specific DST-3000 receiver.
This feature may be desireable in commercial installations. When the setting is anything other than “- - - -” the DST-3000 receiver will always power up on that channel and will ignore any attempts to change the channel. To allow channel changing to function again, set this option to “Off.”...
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver TV Resolution The TV Resolution menu option lets you set the output format of the DST-3000 receiver. By default the TV Resolution is set to 1080i for a High Definition (HD) monitor or television. If you have a Standard Definition (SD) monitor or television, you should choose 480i.
DST-3000 receiver is locked. Locking and unlocking the DST-3000 receiver is explained later in this chapter. On the left of the LIMITS screen are buttons for Done, Video, TV Timer, Rating Help, and Max Spending, which are explained below.
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver TV Timer Highlighting the TV Timer button on the LIMITS screen and pressing the key on the remote SELECT control will display the TV TIMER screen. From the TV TIMER screen you can specify the...
To change the displayed limit, highlight the Max Spending button and press to display the SPENDING LIMIT pop-up panel. When the DST-3000 receiver is locked, the passcode will be needed to change the ratings limit. Refer to the subsection “Lock/Unlock” later in this chapter for information on setting the passcode.
Once selected, the AutoSet Progress pop-up status panel appears. It will take several minutes for the DST-3000 receiver to scan through all channels and determine which ones you are authorized to receive. The results of this scan will be stored in the designated channel list.
SELECT allow you to set the channel using the keys on the remote control or the DST-3000 receiver’s front panel. Installation Highlighting the Installation button on the SETUP screen takes you to the INSTALLATION screen, which contains utilities to facilitate installation of your satellite dish antenna.
Receiver” in Chapter 2), a recordable tape must be in the VCR, and the VCR must be turned on. Use the buttons on the front panel of the DST-3000 receiver (instead of the remote control) when testing the codes, because signals coming from the remote control at the same time as signals coming from the VCR control cable could give unreliable test results.
You will be prompted with a pop-up menu. If you choose the scheduling option, the DST-3000 receiver will turn on (if necessary) and tune to the specified channel at the correct date and time. If the Schedule to Tape option is provided and is chosen, and you have successfully completed the VCR setup procedure, the DST-3000 receiver will allow recording of the event.
Review your settings and choose OK. Otherwise, choose Cancel to delete the edits made to this event. Check Mail The CHECK MAIL feature of the DST-3000 receiver enables DIRECTV to notify you about important information, upcoming special events, offers, and other promotional programming.
If you are not authorized to make the SELECT purchase directly from the DST-3000 receiver, you will need to contact DIRECTV for assistance. Note: An order assistance fee applies to all Pay Per View phone-in orders.
You cannot remove events from this list. Reported events will disappear from this list as the DST-3000 receiver needs space to log more recent purchases. You will see the event channel, title, start date and time, and cost for each purchase. There may be more events than can fit on the screen.
Family list will be accessible. If the Family list does not have channels selected on it, no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the DST-3000 receiver. To avoid this inconvenience, verify the contents of the Family list before locking the DST-3000 receiver.
OK to proceed. Otherwise, choose Cancel. Once OK has been selected, the DST-3000 receiver is locked. You will need your passcode whenever you wish to unlock or override the lock. The on-screen button used to lock your system is now used to unlock your receiver.
Note: Once the correct four-digit passcode is entered, the DST-3000 receiver will remain unlocked until you turn the DST-3000 receiver off. The next time you turn the DST-3000 receiver on, all locks and limits will be enforced again. The OVERRIDE LOCK pop-up panel on menus...
The Remote Control You can use the IR remote control that came with your DST-3000 receiver to control other components in your entertainment system. Your remote control has been pre-programmed to control Toshiba components, but you can easily program it to control other components as described in the section “Programming the Remote Control”...
DST-3000 receiver. Changes the channel of the current device up or down. When in SAT mode, also functions as a page up or page down key when the DST-3000 receiver displays a list. EXIT Closes all on-screen displays including program guides, banners, and menus.
Keys Label LIST ACTION SERVICES PREV ACTION MOVIES ACTION SPORTS ACTION NEWS ACTION ALPHA – ACTION HD/SD INPUT ACTION CROP/ ACTION LTRBX ACTION * Pressing this sequence a second time will undo the respective filter. ** HD formatted video output (1080i) uses the Y, P video output (480i) uses the Audio/Video (A/V) and Out to TV jack.
Toshiba DST-3000 High Definition Digital Receiver Code Entry Look for your device type and brand in the following charts. You will find one or more codes that should operate your device. If there is more than one code, try each of them to find the one that controls your device.
ADVANCED PREFERENCES screen using the keys on the front of the DST-3000 receiver to pair it with the remote control. The other way to program your remote control to match your DST-3000 receiver is to scan for the correct code.
Controlling Other Components Using the AUX Button Some additional features are available when the remote control is in the AUX mode. Volume Control in AUX Mode When the remote control is in TV, VCR, or SAT mode, the volume keys control the TV’s volume. When the remote control is in AUX mode, the volume keys control the auxiliary device’s volume.
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One other possibility is that the wind or someone has moved the satellite dish antenna. Why can’t I control my TV? Before you can control your TV, VCR, or any other device, besides your DST-3000 receiver, you must program your remote control to match your different devices. See the chapter, “Programming Your Remote Control”...
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There are four possibilities: 1) Your DST-3000 receiver is not connected to a phone line; 2) Your DST-3000 is connected to a phone line but DIRECTV does not realize that it is; 3) DIRECTV has disabled your ability to make on-screen purchases. Call DIRECTV at 1- 800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) for assistance;...
DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT Width : 13.125 inches Height : 2.75 inches Depth : 10.88 inches 5 lbs Access card (located behind the door on your DST-3000 receiver) IR (infrared) remote control with 2 AA batteries Owner’s Manual 6-foot coaxial RF cable...
Within one year from the date of original retail purchase: Repair the defective DST-3000 Receiver, remote control unit, or parts; or exchange the receiver or remote control unit with a new or (at TACP/THI’s option) refurbished receiver or remote control unit. Labor costs for the removal and re-installation of any equip- ment are your responsibility.
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