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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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...to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Servicing is present within this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. The wide ... Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to stringent quality and safety standards. A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with the apparatus. Install ...
...to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Servicing is present within this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. The wide ... Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to stringent quality and safety standards. A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with the apparatus. Install ...
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... often. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your remote to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to your messages. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. TVmail Select "TVmail," to display the TV Options menu. Last 5 Select "Last 5" to see your ...you for quick access to that we download to 5). Info Select "Info" to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. DIRECTV sends messages to read a brief description of software changes and new features that channel.
... often. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your remote to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to your messages. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. TVmail Select "TVmail," to display the TV Options menu. Last 5 Select "Last 5" to see your ...you for quick access to that we download to 5). Info Select "Info" to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. DIRECTV sends messages to read a brief description of software changes and new features that channel.
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... and "Custom 2". or "Remove..." Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want . If one or the other can be "ON" ...choose from that list. Both options display the same text so only one of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of your remote and select "Change ... program guide to show only the channels you want to see. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels.
... and "Custom 2". or "Remove..." Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want . If one or the other can be "ON" ...choose from that list. Both options display the same text so only one of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of your remote and select "Change ... program guide to show only the channels you want to see. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels.
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For more information on your receiver. 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. Parental Controls Select "Parental" to quickly ...
For more information on your receiver. 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. Parental Controls Select "Parental" to quickly ...
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... tool finds all programs that match your title. Press MENU on Title, Person, Channel or Keyword. You do not have to enter the complete title. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have a "Recent Searches" button on -screen keypad by highlighting the letter you see your criterion within the 7-day (3 ...: Search by Title When you know the title you are searching for, enter it one letter at a time in the on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can appear on the right and scroll or page down until you want and pressing SELECT. Each time you...
... tool finds all programs that match your title. Press MENU on Title, Person, Channel or Keyword. You do not have to enter the complete title. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have a "Recent Searches" button on -screen keypad by highlighting the letter you see your criterion within the 7-day (3 ...: Search by Title When you know the title you are searching for, enter it one letter at a time in the on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can appear on the right and scroll or page down until you want and pressing SELECT. Each time you...
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... times when TV watching is allowed in your remote. Parental Controls 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - You can be spent on your household. Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on Standard-Definition Receiver).
... times when TV watching is allowed in your remote. Parental Controls 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - You can be spent on your household. Select "Viewing Hours" (or "Hours" on Standard-Definition Receiver).
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...TV. System Setup High-Definition Receivers Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to choose "Letterbox" which places bars on a Standard 4:3 TV, you may want to "Crop" or cut off the content at the left and right side of the screen while preserving the proportion of... the bars displayed when you select a resolution your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE TV Resolutions Select the resolutions your TV can support so your receiver can also "Stretch" the picture vertically or ...
...TV. System Setup High-Definition Receivers Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to choose "Letterbox" which places bars on a Standard 4:3 TV, you may want to "Crop" or cut off the content at the left and right side of the screen while preserving the proportion of... the bars displayed when you select a resolution your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE TV Resolutions Select the resolutions your TV can support so your receiver can also "Stretch" the picture vertically or ...
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...the currently tuned program, and tune to a channel. Chapter 4 - Follow the on screen instructions. Access Card Standard-Definition Receivers Do not select Access Card unless you 're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service use this option to replace your network. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2... 3 System Setup Whole-Home High-Definition Receivers If you have a new access card provided by DIRECTV. Select "Whole-Home", then "Name Location" and follow the on -screen directions to name this process. To learn more, read the...
...the currently tuned program, and tune to a channel. Chapter 4 - Follow the on screen instructions. Access Card Standard-Definition Receivers Do not select Access Card unless you 're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service use this option to replace your network. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2... 3 System Setup Whole-Home High-Definition Receivers If you have a new access card provided by DIRECTV. Select "Whole-Home", then "Name Location" and follow the on -screen directions to name this process. To learn more, read the...
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... remote control in place correctly. Occasional fluctuations in the DIRECTV® Receiver. See Chapter 4, "Connections for TV and Auxiliary Equipment" for more information. 2. For Standard-Definition receivers, press GREEN on your TV and the DIRECTV® Receiver. 2. Chapter 5 - Help & Troubleshooting... 73 4 5 6 If you continue to have problems, call DIRECTV Customer Service at 1-800-531-5000. 8. It ...
... remote control in place correctly. Occasional fluctuations in the DIRECTV® Receiver. See Chapter 4, "Connections for TV and Auxiliary Equipment" for more information. 2. For Standard-Definition receivers, press GREEN on your TV and the DIRECTV® Receiver. 2. Chapter 5 - Help & Troubleshooting... 73 4 5 6 If you continue to have problems, call DIRECTV Customer Service at 1-800-531-5000. 8. It ...
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... light up when you are low. You may be replaced soon. If not, connect a standard phone cable to the channel. Press ENTER after entering a channel number to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV® Receiver. - If you 're entering a channel number that is less than four ... Check that the batteries are trying to control has been programmed to your remote to the mode that is programmed for a month or more. 82 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE They may also see an on the remote to tune immediately. - See Chapter 4, "System Setup, Remote Control" for...
... light up when you are low. You may be replaced soon. If not, connect a standard phone cable to the channel. Press ENTER after entering a channel number to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV® Receiver. - If you 're entering a channel number that is less than four ... Check that the batteries are trying to control has been programmed to your remote to the mode that is programmed for a month or more. 82 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE They may also see an on the remote to tune immediately. - See Chapter 4, "System Setup, Remote Control" for...
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APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS .........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER .......112 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 119 103
APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS .........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER .......112 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 119 103
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... for Composite Video and RCA audio can use the entire row of three separate connectors - A/V OUT - Your receiver must be purchased separately. 3. PHONE JACK - ETHERNET - A Standard-Definition (SD) output. SATELLITE IN (SWM-1) - Connect one line from your phone line here to feed a VCR or DVD player/burner. 4.
... for Composite Video and RCA audio can use the entire row of three separate connectors - A/V OUT - Your receiver must be purchased separately. 3. PHONE JACK - ETHERNET - A Standard-Definition (SD) output. SATELLITE IN (SWM-1) - Connect one line from your phone line here to feed a VCR or DVD player/burner. 4.
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Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels DIRECTV® Receiver Standard-Definition Front Panel: The buttons on the front panel perform the same functions as similarly named buttons on the remote control. You can use the front panel buttons at any time, but they are especially useful if you misplace your remote control or the batteries die. 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 108 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels DIRECTV® Receiver Standard-Definition Front Panel: The buttons on the front panel perform the same functions as similarly named buttons on the remote control. You can use the front panel buttons at any time, but they are especially useful if you misplace your remote control or the batteries die. 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 108 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
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Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels Standard-Definition Back Panel: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 110 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels Standard-Definition Back Panel: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 110 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
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... TV using RF coaxial cable. S-VIDEO - If your TV. 6. POWER - SATELLITE IN - Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to your TV has an S-Video jack, use an S-Video jack, use . 9. For future use it ). 10. Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to the satellite dish antenna. 2. Your must also connect the AUDIO cables...
... TV using RF coaxial cable. S-VIDEO - If your TV. 6. POWER - SATELLITE IN - Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to your TV has an S-Video jack, use an S-Video jack, use . 9. For future use it ). 10. Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to the satellite dish antenna. 2. Your must also connect the AUDIO cables...
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... color, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", "System Setup", "HDTV" and then "Video." S-Video and RCA outputs display all resolutions as 480i. Standard Formats 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is shrunk until the entire width of the program fits on the best color for...
... color, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", "System Setup", "HDTV" and then "Video." S-Video and RCA outputs display all resolutions as 480i. Standard Formats 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is shrunk until the entire width of the program fits on the best color for...
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... 4:3 image is shrunk until it's wide enough to fit the screen. Appendix 3: About High-Definition 16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is too tall to fill the screen. See your TV's owner's manual for information on your set. - Your choices here include...
... 4:3 image is shrunk until it's wide enough to fit the screen. Appendix 3: About High-Definition 16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is too tall to fill the screen. See your TV's owner's manual for information on your set. - Your choices here include...
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.... ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. Activate your DIRECTV Programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). © 2011 DIRECTV, Inc., DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV Active, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE and DIRECTV CINEMA are prohibited. This item incorporates copy protection technology that may include...PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR ...
.... ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. Activate your DIRECTV Programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). © 2011 DIRECTV, Inc., DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV Active, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE and DIRECTV CINEMA are prohibited. This item incorporates copy protection technology that may include...PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR ...