The New H25 IRD Overview The H25 is a smaller HD Receiver designed to work on SWiM networks only. The reduced size allows more flexibility when choosing the location of the unit in a customer s home or business. Also, more H25 units can now be carried in your vehicle. The H25 Receiver is compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI and capable of 1080p and 3D, including models from these manufacturers: Hitachi, LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse. Additionally, the H25 Receiver has an AMC satellite tuner capable of receiving both DIRECTV legacy and A3 transmissions. New Features and Accessories Include: Push button front panel Single composite A/V (RCA Type) out Combo component/composite out mini-din-10 (optional) External power supply (The H25 uses a DIRECTV EPS10 series external power supply) SWiM only SAT-IN Tuner Optional wall/tv mounting bracket. Customers can purchase the H25 wall mount separately, availability TBD. The wall mount is not to be installed by the technician The H25 wall mount provides a simple, convenient way for the customer (not the technician) to attach the H25 to wall near the TV. The wall mount improves many typical connectivity and location issues such as: Stacked components on IRD causing overheat problems Damage to IRD due to liquid or foreign object intrusion Loose cabling due to frequent moving of the IRD a An RF remote and external RF dongle will be made available at a future TBD time. H25 wall mounted behind TV 1
H25 Features (Front and Back Panels) The new H25 Receiver has a push button front panel, whereas the H24 has a touch sensor front panel. The H25 does not have the resolution LEDs like earlier IRDs. Front Panel Push Buttons The back panel of the H25 Receiver has the following new and removed features: 1 2 1 2 Satellite input: The H25 has one SWiM only F connector satellite input, and does not need a BBC. This is different than the H24 which has one satellite input, but supports both SWiM and Multi-switch, where a BBC is needed for Multi-switch connection and not needed for SWiM. RF Dongle: The H25 is IR remote controlled initially, RF control will be made available utilizing an RF Dongle and RF remote, this release is TBD. 2
H25 Features (Front and Back Panels) 3 3 Component Video The H25 has a 10 pin mini-din Component/Composite output, which requires custom component video cables. This is unlike the H24 which contains one standard component video (RCA type) out. COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES NO Ethernet Jack: The H25 does not have an Ethernet Jack. However, the H25 does support DIRECTV Apps via a Broadband DECA installation. H25 and H24 Common Hardware Features: Dolby Digital Coax Out HDMI Out Phone Jack (RJ11) USB Port Built in MoCA XMP2 Support 3
H25 Features (Front and Back Panels) 4 4 DIRECTV EPS10 Series External Power Supply The H25 uses a DIRECTV EPS10 series external power supply. Only use DIRECTV approved power supplies and do not plug-in a laptop power supply or something else. Power Supplies are shipped separately. The H25 supports both transmit and receive of the DiSEqC 2.0 protocol. It is NOT required to support a BBC. The H25 has its LNB Power and Control components depopulated. Light Emitting Diode (LED) The LED indicates power is being supplied to the H25 by the power supply. If LED is not illuminated then make sure: The power supply cord is fully inserted into the H25 The power cord from the electrical wall outlet is plugged into the power supply The Power supply cord is plugged into the electrical wall outlet Make sure the electrical outlet is not controlled by a switch Swap present power supply with another known good, working power supply 4
H25 Features (Right-Side View) The Access Card slot and red reset button on the H25 Receiver are now located on the right-side of the receiver. The H25 does not have a door to conceal the Access Card or the red reset button. On the H24, these two items are located in the front of the Receiver with an access door. Red Reset Button Access Card Slot Impacts H25 H24 IMPACT Single SAT-IN tuner (SWiM only) Single SAT-IN tuner (SWiM Switch) The H25 can only be installed on SWiM equipment External DC Power Supply (EPS10-XX) Wall Mountable 10 pin mini-din Component/ Composite Out Push Button Front Panel Side mounted red reset button and exposed smart card H25 does not have an Ethernet port Internal Power Supply AC input H24 does not currently have a wall mounting capability H24 uses standard component and composite cables Touch sensitive front panel without buttons Front mounted red reset button with covered smart card H24 does have an Ethernet port Comes in a four pack Optional Wall Mount will have to be ordered by customer Free at time of install. If not ordered at the time of install it must be procured separately Customer Education Customer Education Not needed with Broadband DECA 5
H25 vs. H24 Comparison Table H24 H25 Dolby Digital Coax Out Yes Yes HDMI Out Yes Yes Phone Jack (RJ11) Yes Yes USB Port Yes Yes Built in MoCA Yes Yes XMP2 Support Yes Yes Ethernet Jack Yes No Satellite input Yes Yes Single Composite A/V (RCA Type) Out Yes Yes Combo Component/Composite out via 10pin mini-din One standard component video (RCA type) out Push Button Front Panel No Yes Touch Sensor Front Panel Yes No Resolution LEDs Yes No SWiM only SAT-IN tuner No Yes SWiM & MultiSwitch SAT IN tuner Yes No External Power Supply (EPS10-XX) No Yes Access card door cover Yes No Wall Mounting Bracket No Yes No Yes Yes No 6
FAQ s Is the activation of the H25 different from other DIRECTV receivers? The H25 activation is similar to other H2x products, so the activation process will not change. Are there any different diagnostics for the H25? The H25 diagnostics is similar to other H2x products, which means the diagnostics process will not change. What kind of remote will be included with the H25? The H25 will have an IR remote included in the box. Does the customer want an RF remote? The RF capabilities will be made available at a future TBD time. Can a H25 be used on new installations or upgrades? An H25 is to be installed on NEW installations only. Can you replace an existing non H25 receiver with an H25? No. The Rule is swap an H25 ( Like for Like ) with an H25 receiver only. 7