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NON-DVR RECEIVERS USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER DIRECTV® STANDARD RECEIVER
NON-DVR RECEIVERS USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER DIRECTV® STANDARD RECEIVER
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When you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set -top boxes qualify for ENERGY STAR only when configured with a DIRECTV subscription, meet ENERGY STAR criteria without requiring the consumer to take any additional steps. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
When you see the ENERGY STAR label on your set-top box, it means that your set -top boxes qualify for ENERGY STAR only when configured with a DIRECTV subscription, meet ENERGY STAR criteria without requiring the consumer to take any additional steps. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set -top box is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy and helping our environment. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service.
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... take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome! I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in , it's time to over 285 channels of TV programming...of the biggest box office movies from what is shown here. If your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button...
... take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome! I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in , it's time to over 285 channels of TV programming...of the biggest box office movies from what is shown here. If your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Product Information 9 Safety & Care 10 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons ...15 Shortcut Buttons 15 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 18 Local Channels 18 Unsubscribed Channels 18 HD & SD Channels 19 3D Channels 19 DIRECTV CINEMA 20 Pay Per View Events 20 Interactive Channels 21 6 Mini Guide 22 Filtering the Guide 22 Guide Options 23 Channel Banner 24 TV Options...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 5 Product Information 9 Safety & Care 10 CHAPTER 1: YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons ...15 Shortcut Buttons 15 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 18 Local Channels 18 Unsubscribed Channels 18 HD & SD Channels 19 3D Channels 19 DIRECTV CINEMA 20 Pay Per View Events 20 Interactive Channels 21 6 Mini Guide 22 Filtering the Guide 22 Guide Options 23 Channel Banner 24 TV Options...
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...33 Favorite Channels 38 Manage Autotunes 39 To Do List 39 History 40 Purchases 40 Manual Autotunes 40 CHAPTER 3: EXTRAS Caller ID 42 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 43 GameSearch 48 GSN Game Lounge 48 Quicktune 49 ScoreGuide 49 TV Apps 50 CHAPTER 4: SETTINGS Setup ...and Activation 52 Guided Setup 52 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 52 Connections 53 Your Phone Connection 53 Your Internet Connection 53 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 54 System Setup 59 CHAPTER 5: HELP...
...33 Favorite Channels 38 Manage Autotunes 39 To Do List 39 History 40 Purchases 40 Manual Autotunes 40 CHAPTER 3: EXTRAS Caller ID 42 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 43 GameSearch 48 GSN Game Lounge 48 Quicktune 49 ScoreGuide 49 TV Apps 50 CHAPTER 4: SETTINGS Setup ...and Activation 52 Guided Setup 52 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 52 Connections 53 Your Phone Connection 53 Your Internet Connection 53 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 54 System Setup 59 CHAPTER 5: HELP...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 84 DIRECTV Protection Plan 87 FCC Customer Information 88 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 92 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver .....112 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 119 Index 125 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 84 DIRECTV Protection Plan 87 FCC Customer Information 88 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 92 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver .....112 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 119 Index 125 8
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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Product Information Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Product Information Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located behind the card door on the front panel of your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition.
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...Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do... apparatus near any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards.
...Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do... apparatus near any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards.
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... or damage your receiver and other components. • Do not stack electronic components or other padded surface. • Always unplug your DIRECTV® Receiver before plugging any power cords into any kind into the wall outlet. If you connect or disconnect any cables. •... network voltage used is danger of power source indicated on top of the dish antenna. Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must therefore be installed next to the power point which can cause shock when receiver is connected to...
... or damage your receiver and other components. • Do not stack electronic components or other padded surface. • Always unplug your DIRECTV® Receiver before plugging any power cords into any kind into the wall outlet. If you connect or disconnect any cables. •... network voltage used is danger of power source indicated on top of the dish antenna. Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must therefore be installed next to the power point which can cause shock when receiver is connected to...
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CHAPTER 1 - YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 13
CHAPTER 1 - YOUR REMOTE CONTROL YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 13
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... "System Setup," then "Remote Control" (SD Receivers: "Remote") and follow the step by that particular piece of the remote flashes. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn a single component on . Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you want to control... turn your TV. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to control your touch point to the position that is your DIRECTV® Receiver. Your Remote Control This universal remote control is not supported by step instructions. If the light flashes several times for example...
... "System Setup," then "Remote Control" (SD Receivers: "Remote") and follow the step by that particular piece of the remote flashes. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn a single component on . Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you want to control... turn your TV. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to control your touch point to the position that is your DIRECTV® Receiver. Your Remote Control This universal remote control is not supported by step instructions. If the light flashes several times for example...
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The MENU key takes you to the main menu where you go to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Shortcut hints Chapter 1 - Press the GUIDE button to go to live ... to the program guide screen. You'll see information about that show. Press EXIT to get out of any menu screen and return to the DIRECTV Interactive Services home page. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 Shortcut Buttons You can move back to the previous screen. As you use the system...
The MENU key takes you to the main menu where you go to access all of the DIRECTV user screens using only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as appropriate. Shortcut hints Chapter 1 - Press the GUIDE button to go to live ... to the program guide screen. You'll see information about that show. Press EXIT to get out of any menu screen and return to the DIRECTV Interactive Services home page. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 Shortcut Buttons You can move back to the previous screen. As you use the system...
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CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 18 Mini-Guide 22 Filtering the Guide 22 Guide Options 23 CHANNEL BANNER 24 TV OPTIONS 25 MENU 28 SEARCH FOR SHOWS 30 PARENTAL CONTROLS 33 FAVORITE CHANNELS 38 MANAGE AUTOTUNES 39 17
CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO PROGRAM GUIDE 18 Mini-Guide 22 Filtering the Guide 22 Guide Options 23 CHANNEL BANNER 24 TV OPTIONS 25 MENU 28 SEARCH FOR SHOWS 30 PARENTAL CONTROLS 33 FAVORITE CHANNELS 38 MANAGE AUTOTUNES 39 17
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... ahead in the guide that lets you filter the guide. You can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can be found in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. type in the guide as follows... onscreen program guide. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the channel number to hide those channels. use the RED button to scroll a whole page up or down /left...
... ahead in the guide that lets you filter the guide. You can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can be found in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. type in the guide as follows... onscreen program guide. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the channel number to hide those channels. use the RED button to scroll a whole page up or down /left...
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... Info 19 6 Note that if you do not have 3D-capable hardware, you will display. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in entertainment virtually jump into your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. If you 're watching. CHOICETM package.... Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide...
... Info 19 6 Note that if you do not have 3D-capable hardware, you will display. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in entertainment virtually jump into your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. If you 're watching. CHOICETM package.... Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide...
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... it for any reason before the program starts airing. See above for the biggest box office movies! Find them in the program guide starting at directv. Otherwise, order at channel 125. Pay Per View Events Special events like UFC, Boxing, WWE and more are available 24 hours a day. Select... the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. Program Guide DIRECTV CINEMA™ You don't have to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you cancel it . To order a movie from the program guide. ...
... it for any reason before the program starts airing. See above for the biggest box office movies! Find them in the program guide starting at directv. Otherwise, order at channel 125. Pay Per View Events Special events like UFC, Boxing, WWE and more are available 24 hours a day. Select... the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. Program Guide DIRECTV CINEMA™ You don't have to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you cancel it . To order a movie from the program guide. ...
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Press the ACTIVE button on one of the hottest channels on your remote to see one screen. To exit an interactive channel, type in a new channel number or press GUIDE and pick the channel you see up to eight of the channels full-screen, move to. The channel is ready to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results and more. Program Guide 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. In addition to video and audio, they also contain a software application that lets you interact ...
Press the ACTIVE button on one of the hottest channels on your remote to see one screen. To exit an interactive channel, type in a new channel number or press GUIDE and pick the channel you see up to eight of the channels full-screen, move to. The channel is ready to get the latest weather, horoscopes, lottery results and more. Program Guide 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Interactive Channels Interactive channels are unique. In addition to video and audio, they also contain a software application that lets you interact ...
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...-line mini-guide Note: Since the filtering is temporary, it only lasts as long as you keep the program guide up on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look here to temporarily trim down the channels that category. The guide will now show only that the channels that...
...-line mini-guide Note: Since the filtering is temporary, it only lasts as long as you keep the program guide up on the screen. 22 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look here to temporarily trim down the channels that category. The guide will now show only that the channels that...
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... guide, press the YELLOW button to a future date and time in the guide. Channels & Program Info 23 4 5 6 Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of what's available in the guide in chronological order. Change Favorites List By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by category", then...
... guide, press the YELLOW button to a future date and time in the guide. Channels & Program Info 23 4 5 6 Sort Programs by Category Select "Sort programs by DIRECTV, some of what's available in the guide in chronological order. Change Favorites List By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by category", then...
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... INFO to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. Use...
... INFO to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to display the channel banner while watching a program. Use...
