1 HD Overview & System Integration. 2 Introduction This module includes four (4) modules that provide an introduction to the HDTV technology and the DIRECTV

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HD Overview & System Integration

HD Overview & System Integration

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IntroductionIntroduction

• This module includes four (4) modules that provide an introduction to the HDTV technology and the DIRECTV HD Receivers. Modules include:

– 1: HDTV Overview Video– 2: HD Technology– 3: HD/ HD DVR Receiver – 4: Head’s Up HR 20 Video

• This module includes four (4) modules that provide an introduction to the HDTV technology and the DIRECTV HD Receivers. Modules include:

– 1: HDTV Overview Video– 2: HD Technology– 3: HD/ HD DVR Receiver – 4: Head’s Up HR 20 Video

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Section ObjectivesSection Objectives

• Upon completion of this section, you will able to:

– Explain basic High Definition technology– Describe the High Definition delivery

methods– Install the H20, H21 HD receivers and the

HR20, HR21 HD DVR receivers





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HDTV Overview VideoHDTV Overview Video

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• The video you are about to watch explains how High Definition programming provides more picture information than Standard Definition

• The video you are about to watch explains how High Definition programming provides more picture information than Standard Definition

HD Overview

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High Definition Technology

High Definition Technology

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• This section breaks down the HD technology and explains the differences between High Definition and Standard Definition

• This section breaks down the HD technology and explains the differences between High Definition and Standard Definition

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ObjectivesObjectives

• Upon completion of this section you will be able to:– Describe the basics of the High Definition

technology – Explain the differences between Interlaced and

Progressive– List the HD display formats

– Explain how to improve system dependability

• Upon completion of this section you will be able to:– Describe the basics of the High Definition

technology – Explain the differences between Interlaced and

Progressive– List the HD display formats

– Explain how to improve system dependability

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How is HD Different?How is HD Different?

• Wider screen • Four different resolution settings• Clarity of picture (more pixels)• Color resolution/sharpness• CD-quality digital sound

• Wider screen • Four different resolution settings• Clarity of picture (more pixels)• Color resolution/sharpness• CD-quality digital sound

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HD Myths vs. FactsHD Myths vs. Facts

• HD “capable” TV’s aren’t truly HD. HD TVs are branded and have aspect ratio settings

• Today, most programming is produced in standard definition and converted to HD

• To be true HD, programs must be shot and edited in an HD mode

• An HD TV can’t produce an HD picture without being broadcast in HD

• HD “capable” TV’s aren’t truly HD. HD TVs are branded and have aspect ratio settings

• Today, most programming is produced in standard definition and converted to HD

• To be true HD, programs must be shot and edited in an HD mode

• An HD TV can’t produce an HD picture without being broadcast in HD

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Aspect RatioAspect Ratio

• Aspect ratio refers to the height and width of the picture – Standard Definition

aspect ratio is 4 X 3– High Definition

aspect ratio is 16 X 9

• Aspect ratio refers to the height and width of the picture – Standard Definition

aspect ratio is 4 X 3– High Definition

aspect ratio is 16 X 9

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ResolutionResolution

• Resolution describes the crispness and clarity of the picture

• Each line of resolution contains pixels (the tiny blocks of light and color that make up the picture)

• The more pixels you have in an image, the more detail you see in the picture on the screen

• Resolution describes the crispness and clarity of the picture

• Each line of resolution contains pixels (the tiny blocks of light and color that make up the picture)

• The more pixels you have in an image, the more detail you see in the picture on the screen

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Display FormatsDisplay Formats

• There are a number of different display formats:

– 480i (SDTV)

– 480p (EDTV)

– 720p (HDTV)

– 1080i (HDTV)

• Today's HD broadcasts are produced in 720p or 1080i formats

• 1080p content is available on some DVD’s and Blue Ray discs only

• There are a number of different display formats:

– 480i (SDTV)

– 480p (EDTV)

– 720p (HDTV)

– 1080i (HDTV)

• Today's HD broadcasts are produced in 720p or 1080i formats

• 1080p content is available on some DVD’s and Blue Ray discs only

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Interlaced vs. ProgressiveInterlaced vs. Progressive

• Interlaced Scan – Odd scan lines are displayed first and even

lines are displayed second.

• Progressive Scan– Scan lines are displayed line by line from top

to bottom.

• Interlaced Scan – Odd scan lines are displayed first and even

lines are displayed second.

• Progressive Scan– Scan lines are displayed line by line from top

to bottom.

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HD ExperienceHD Experience

• The HD experience occurs when an HD signal maintains its HD format from creation to viewing

• The HD experience occurs when an HD signal maintains its HD format from creation to viewing

HD Produced

HD Broadcast

HD Receiver

HD Connections

HDSound

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Improved VideoImproved Video

• Forming a TV Picture– Analog Format

• Individual picture, color and sound carriers

– Digital Format• All DIRECTV programming is digital• All HD programming is digital• Higher pixel rates mean sharper detail

• Forming a TV Picture– Analog Format

• Individual picture, color and sound carriers

– Digital Format• All DIRECTV programming is digital• All HD programming is digital• Higher pixel rates mean sharper detail

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Cables & ConnectorsCables & Connectors

• Component (Y/Pb/Pr)– Component video is an analog signal that

provides an excellent video picture – Separate RCA or optical cables are required

for audio – Most HDTVs and HD receivers will have the

inputs and outputs for them

• Component (Y/Pb/Pr)– Component video is an analog signal that

provides an excellent video picture – Separate RCA or optical cables are required

for audio – Most HDTVs and HD receivers will have the

inputs and outputs for them

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• Component (Y/Pb/Pr) video is converted from the RGB video signal

(Y/Pb/Pr)

• Component (Y/Pb/Pr) video is converted from the RGB video signal

(Y/Pb/Pr)

Carries luma /brightness information

Carries luma /brightness information

Carries the difference between blue and luma

Carries the difference between blue and luma

Carries the difference between red and luma

Carries the difference between red and luma

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• Composite – Composite video transmits

brightness/luma (Y) and colors/chroma (U and V) over a single cable

– With this connection you must use the analog mono left & right audio connections

• Composite – Composite video transmits

brightness/luma (Y) and colors/chroma (U and V) over a single cable

– With this connection you must use the analog mono left & right audio connections

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• HDMI Cable– This cable provides a high-

quality, loss less video because all signals are digital

– This is the only high-definition connection that carries both digital video and digital audio

• HDMI Cable– This cable provides a high-

quality, loss less video because all signals are digital

– This is the only high-definition connection that carries both digital video and digital audio

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• S-Video– Known as Super Video, this is a

color format that combines the three YUV video signals into two channels (brightness/luma (Y) and color/chroma (U and V))

• S-Video– Known as Super Video, this is a

color format that combines the three YUV video signals into two channels (brightness/luma (Y) and color/chroma (U and V))

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• Digital Optical Audio– Digital optical audio is often used to transmit

audio to home theater receivers – Digital optical audio connections transmit

Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0• RCA connections only carry analog stereo

audio

• Digital Optical Audio– Digital optical audio is often used to transmit

audio to home theater receivers – Digital optical audio connections transmit

Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0• RCA connections only carry analog stereo

audio

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HD DependabilityHD Dependability

• Use quality cables• Avoid long cable runs• Ensure that each ODU is Peaked for

maximum signal strength• Reduced rain fade

• Use quality cables• Avoid long cable runs• Ensure that each ODU is Peaked for

maximum signal strength• Reduced rain fade

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HD / HD DVR System Integration

HD / HD DVR System Integration

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• This section explains the B-band converter and how to integrate the HD / HD DVR with the customer’s equipment

• This section explains the B-band converter and how to integrate the HD / HD DVR with the customer’s equipment

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ObjectivesObjectives


– Explain when and where to install the B-Band Converter (BBC)

– Describe the specifics of the H20, H21 HD receivers and the HR20, HR21 HD DVR receivers

– Integrate the HD receivers with the customer’s equipment


– Explain when and where to install the B-Band Converter (BBC)

– Describe the specifics of the H20, H21 HD receivers and the HR20, HR21 HD DVR receivers

– Integrate the HD receivers with the customer’s equipment

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B-Band ConverterB-Band Converter

• Ka LNB frequencies are between 250Mhz and 750Mhz

• H20, H21, HR20, HR21 are unable to view these frequencies

• BBC up-converts the B-Band into a 1650-2150Mhz usable spectrum

• Must be used on each HD receiver tuner

• Ka LNB frequencies are between 250Mhz and 750Mhz

• H20, H21, HR20, HR21 are unable to view these frequencies

• BBC up-converts the B-Band into a 1650-2150Mhz usable spectrum

• Must be used on each HD receiver tuner

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Off Air Antenna In Satellite In Component Video Out HDMI Out

USB Port S Video Out Composite Video Out Telephone Jack AC Power In

Right and Left Audio Out Digital Optical Out

RF Remote Antenna

Power Resolution Guide Menu Select Active Info Access Card Cover

H20 IRDH20 IRD

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HR21 HD DVRHR21 HD DVR

Power Guide Menu Select Active Info Resolution

Satellite in Ports S Video Out Composite Video Out Telephone Jack AC

Component Dolby HDMI USB EthernetComponent Dolby HDMI USB EthernetThe HR21 does not have an off air antenna input

The HR21 does not have an off air antenna input

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HR21 HD DVR (Cont.)HR21 HD DVR (Cont.)

• The HR21 does not have an off air (ATSC) antenna input

• If the customer is presently using an off air antenna for reception of HD digital locals:– Connect the off air antenna directly to the

customers TV – Show the customer how to switch between

the DIRECTV programming and the local off air programming

• The HR21 does not have an off air (ATSC) antenna input

• If the customer is presently using an off air antenna for reception of HD digital locals:– Connect the off air antenna directly to the

customers TV – Show the customer how to switch between

the DIRECTV programming and the local off air programming

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HR20 HD DVRHR20 HD DVR

Power Guide Menu Record Light Select Active Info Resolution

Telephone Jack Composite Video Out S Video Out AC Power In

Off Air Antenna In Satellite In 2 and 1 Component Video Out HDMI Out

Digital Optical Out USB Port Ethernet

Access Card Cover

Right and Left Audio OutSATA

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• Standard-definition– (MPEG-2) and high definition– (MPEG-2, MPEG-4) enabled

• Recording – 200 hrs of SD, up to 30 hours of HD

(MPEG-2) 50 hours of HD (MPEG-4) programming

• Standard-definition– (MPEG-2) and high definition– (MPEG-2, MPEG-4) enabled

• Recording – 200 hrs of SD, up to 30 hours of HD

(MPEG-2) 50 hours of HD (MPEG-4) programming

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• 2 satellite tuners– SD and HD DIRECTV – 2 ATSC tuners for access to local HD

broadcasts where available• Pause and rewind live

– high-definition TV for up to 90 minutes• DIRECTV On Demand Capable

• 2 satellite tuners– SD and HD DIRECTV – 2 ATSC tuners for access to local HD

broadcasts where available• Pause and rewind live

– high-definition TV for up to 90 minutes• DIRECTV On Demand Capable

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Software DownloadSoftware Download

• When installing any receiver, new software is required before going through guided setup

• To get the required software enter “02468” on the remote when the receiver displays the “Hello Welcome to DIRECTV” screen

• When installing any receiver, new software is required before going through guided setup

• To get the required software enter “02468” on the remote when the receiver displays the “Hello Welcome to DIRECTV” screen

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IRD IntegrationIRD Integration

• Always use the best connections available• The best video and audio connections are

always determined by the inputs on the customers equipment.

• HDMI provides both audio and video signals• Any other video input will require an additional

audio input• Always connect existing surround sound

systems using the best available audio output

• Always use the best connections available• The best video and audio connections are

always determined by the inputs on the customers equipment.

• HDMI provides both audio and video signals• Any other video input will require an additional

audio input• Always connect existing surround sound

systems using the best available audio output

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IRD Integration (Cont.)IRD Integration (Cont.)

• Video Connections– Best HD video – HDMI In– Good HD video – Component In– Best Standard Def – S Video– Good Standard Def – Composite

Video

• Video Connections– Best HD video – HDMI In– Good HD video – Component In– Best Standard Def – S Video– Good Standard Def – Composite

Video

Power – Never connect the IRD to power until all other connections have

been made

Power – Never connect the IRD to power until all other connections have

been made

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IRD Integration (Cont.)IRD Integration (Cont.)

• Audio Connections– Best Audio – HDMI In– Excellent audio – Optical Digital In

• Also works well with surround sound systems

– Good audio – Composite Audio In

• Audio Connections– Best Audio – HDMI In– Excellent audio – Optical Digital In

• Also works well with surround sound systems

– Good audio – Composite Audio In

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IRD Format SettingIRD Format Setting

• The format setting between the IRD and the TV must be the same

• The resolution setting for the IRD is on the front panel

• Resolution settings include:– 480i– 480p– 720p– 1080i

• The format setting between the IRD and the TV must be the same

• The resolution setting for the IRD is on the front panel

• Resolution settings include:– 480i– 480p– 720p– 1080i

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HDTV Back PanelHDTV Back Panel

HDMI In

Composite Audio (RCA)

S-Video

Component Video In

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Component Video In

Composite Video In

Composite Audio In

S-Video In


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HDMI In

S-Video In

Composite Video In

Component Video

Composite Audio IN


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HD VerificationHD Verification

• Channel 480: “103 B-Band Odd (13v). BBC Confirmed Working.”

• Channel 481: “103 B-Band Even (18v). BBC Confirmed Working.”

• Channel 480: “103 B-Band Odd (13v). BBC Confirmed Working.”

• Channel 481: “103 B-Band Even (18v). BBC Confirmed Working.”

This confirms that the receiver has signal @ the 103° location as well as that the

BBC is up-converting

This confirms that the receiver has signal @ the 103° location as well as that the

BBC is up-converting

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• In your assigned groups and work stations, integrate the receiver with the TV

• Since each TV is different, when your group completes an integration rotate to the next work station

• In your assigned groups and work stations, integrate the receiver with the TV

• Since each TV is different, when your group completes an integration rotate to the next work station

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Break (10 minutes)

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Heads-up HR20 VideoHeads-up HR20 Video

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Video IntroductionVideo Introduction

• You will now watch a short video that discusses the features and functionality of the HR20 Receiver

• You will now watch a short video that discusses the features and functionality of the HR20 Receiver

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SummarySummary

• You should now be able to:




• You should now be able to:




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1 HD Overview & System Integration. 2 Introduction This module includes four (4) modules that provide an introduction to the HDTV technology and the DIRECTV