HD Overview & System Integration

Introduction 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

Section 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 Video

Introduction The video you are about to watch explains how High Definition programming provides more picture information than Standard Definition VIDEO HD Overview http://satinstalltraining.com

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High Definition Technology  Change Slide

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

Objectives 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

How is HD Different? Wider screen Four different resolution settings Clarity of picture (more pixels) Color resolution/sharpness CD-quality digital sound

HD 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

Aspect 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

Resolution 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

Display Formats 480i (SDTV) 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

Interlaced 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.

This is an Interlaced Display

This is a Progressive Display Say: “The benefit of Progressive Scanning over Interlaced is… less jitter, more subtle detail and color shading, and a natural film-like smoothness. However, the customer’s HDTV must support progressive scanning.”

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

Improved 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

Cables & 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

Cables & Connectors (Y/Pb/Pr) Component (Y/Pb/Pr) video is converted from the RGB video signal (Y/Pb/Pr) Carries luma /brightness information Carries the difference between red and luma Carries the difference between blue and luma

Cables & Connectors 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

Cables & Connectors 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

Cables & Connectors 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))

Cables & Connectors 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

HD Dependability 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  Change Slide

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

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

B-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

H20 IRD Power Resolution Guide Menu Select Active Info Access Card Cover 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

HR21 HD DVR The HR21 does not have an off air antenna input Power Guide Menu Select Active Info Resolution The HR21 does not have an off air antenna input Component Dolby HDMI USB Ethernet Satellite in Ports S Video Out Composite Video Out Telephone Jack AC

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

HR20 HD DVR Power Guide Menu Record Light Select Active Info Resolution Access Card Cover Off Air Antenna In Satellite In 2 and 1 Component Video Out HDMI Out Right and Left Audio Out SATA Telephone Jack Composite Video Out S Video Out AC Power In Digital Optical Out USB Port Ethernet

HR20 HD DVR (Cont.) 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

HR20 HD DVR (Cont.) 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

Software 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

IRD 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

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

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

IRD 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

HDTV Back Panel S-Video Composite Audio (RCA) HDMI In Component Video In

HDTV Back Panel Composite Video In Composite Audio In S-Video In  Component Video In

HDTV Back Panel S-Video In Component Video Composite Video In Composite Audio IN HDMI In

HD Verification 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

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Activity - Receiver Integration 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 30 minutes

Questions?  Break (10 minutes)

Heads-up HR20 Video

Video Introduction VIDEO You will now watch a short video that discusses the features and functionality of the HR20 Receiver VIDEO Heads-Up HR20 http://satinstalltraining.com

Summary You should now be 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

Let’s Get Started!  Let’s get started! We will now go to Section 2, Which is your New Hire Orientation. Change Slide