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... be able to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. For information and pricing regarding programming, and...
... be able to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. For information and pricing regarding programming, and...
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... 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... & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 70 Troubleshooting Tips 71 Reset/Reauthorize Your Receiver 71 On-Screen Error Messages 72 System Software Updates 72 Run the System Test 73 Frequently Asked Questions 74 7
... 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... & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 70 Troubleshooting Tips 71 Reset/Reauthorize Your Receiver 71 On-Screen Error Messages 72 System Software Updates 72 Run the System Test 73 Frequently Asked Questions 74 7
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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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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 acquisition. Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9
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 acquisition. Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9
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... 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 Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from being walked on the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates...
... 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 Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from being walked on the rear panel of the product: This symbol indicates...
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...to articles 810 and 820 of the 2005 National Electrical Code. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; If this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all the components before you connect or disconnect... qualified service personnel. Note to a qualified service person when repair is the category number 3. the vent slots on top of the DIRECTV® Receiver. always take it to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is subsequently used . The apparatus shall not be easily accessible. •...
...to articles 810 and 820 of the 2005 National Electrical Code. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; If this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all the components before you connect or disconnect... qualified service personnel. Note to a qualified service person when repair is the category number 3. the vent slots on top of the DIRECTV® Receiver. always take it to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is subsequently used . The apparatus shall not be easily accessible. •...
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...") and follow the step by that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn your DIRECTV® Receiver. Your Remote Control This universal remote control is your touch point to be in a position that is in the left-most position to...a button that has not been programmed, or if you . If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off together. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn it means the batteries...
...") and follow the step by that matches the component you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn your DIRECTV® Receiver. Your Remote Control This universal remote control is your touch point to be in a position that is in the left-most position to...a button that has not been programmed, or if you . If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off together. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn it means the batteries...
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...or down /left/right; Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can be found in the guide that lets you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of programming for SD receivers. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for ... a time up to display the onscreen program guide. See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE If you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide. You can customize your subscription package are shown grayed ...
...or down /left/right; Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can be found in the guide that lets you 'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of programming for SD receivers. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for ... a time up to display the onscreen program guide. See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE If you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide. You can customize your subscription package are shown grayed ...
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...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 will display. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access..., HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column ...
...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 will display. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access..., HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column ...
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...Special events like UFC, Boxing, WWE and more are available 24 hours a day. As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your receiver is connected to order. To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases."... at channel 125. To order a movie from the program guide. Find them in the program guide starting at directv. Select the program, then select "Cancel PPV" to go out for details. 20 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Ordering PPV events works the same way as your remote.
...Special events like UFC, Boxing, WWE and more are available 24 hours a day. As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your receiver is connected to order. To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases."... at channel 125. To order a movie from the program guide. Find them in the program guide starting at directv. Select the program, then select "Cancel PPV" to go out for details. 20 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Ordering PPV events works the same way as your remote.
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... for detailed program information and other information. You can also press INFO 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 TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the... receiver changes to that channel. Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and...
... for detailed program information and other information. You can also press INFO 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 TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the... receiver changes to that channel. Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and...
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...toggle among the channels you watch most often. We also notify you of the program. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your receiver. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to ... 5 Select "Last 5" to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to you for quick access to see your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to 5). When you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. TV Options Chapter Chapter Chapter ...
...toggle among the channels you watch most often. We also notify you of the program. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your receiver. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to ... 5 Select "Last 5" to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to you for quick access to see your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to 5). When you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. TV Options Chapter Chapter Chapter ...
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You have 4 options to choose from that list. Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you subscribe to. option to add or remove the current channel from : ...list". or "Remove..." Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. The display format is the only difference so check out both...
You have 4 options to choose from that list. Channels I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you subscribe to. option to add or remove the current channel from : ...list". or "Remove..." Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. The display format is the only difference so check out both...
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... select "Audio Options". Parental Controls Select "Parental" to change the display settings. Channels & Program Info 27 Not all programs have alternate languages. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. Select a language from options listed. TV Options 3 4 5 6 Chapter... are shown in this chapter. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Audio/Video Options Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your receiver.
... select "Audio Options". Parental Controls Select "Parental" to change the display settings. Channels & Program Info 27 Not all programs have alternate languages. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. Select a language from options listed. TV Options 3 4 5 6 Chapter... are shown in this chapter. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Audio/Video Options Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your receiver.
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... Guide. Manage Autotunes Check to see past and future) your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Search for SD receivers) program guide. Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". To learn more, go away. My Playlist High-..., actor, or keyword that appear within the 7-day (3½day for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Press MENU on your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to automatically.
... Guide. Manage Autotunes Check to see past and future) your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Search for SD receivers) program guide. Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". To learn more, go away. My Playlist High-..., actor, or keyword that appear within the 7-day (3½day for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Press MENU on your remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to automatically.
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... of help topics and frequently asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone service from DIRECTV about new features and services, free previews as well as, tips & tricks. On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." ...Channels & Program Info 29 Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits...
... of help topics and frequently asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone service from DIRECTV about new features and services, free previews as well as, tips & tricks. On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." ...Channels & Program Info 29 Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits...
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... can choose Delete (DEL) to get you want and pressing SELECT. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have to find programs based on the right and scroll or page down until you are... searching for SD receivers) program guide. Press SELECT on the show to start over if you can appear on several...remote, select "Search for Shows" and then select one letter at a time in the on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Because your title can move the highlight to enter the initial article like "The"...
... can choose Delete (DEL) to get you want and pressing SELECT. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have to find programs based on the right and scroll or page down until you are... searching for SD receivers) program guide. Press SELECT on the show to start over if you can appear on several...remote, select "Search for Shows" and then select one letter at a time in the on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Because your title can move the highlight to enter the initial article like "The"...
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... can easily override the limits. You'll be your passcode, you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will appear whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set. ...
... can easily override the limits. You'll be your passcode, you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will appear whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set. ...
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...tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is discouraged by one and enter your passcode. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." You must be the registered account holder and have your passcode. each invalid passcode entered lengthens... the delay for subsequent entry by a time delay; On High-Definition Receivers you forget your passcode. From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or...your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
...tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is discouraged by one and enter your passcode. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." You must be the registered account holder and have your passcode. each invalid passcode entered lengthens... the delay for subsequent entry by a time delay; On High-Definition Receivers you forget your passcode. From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or...your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE