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... 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... 24 TVmail 24 Info 25 Last 5 25 Favorite Channels List 26 Close Captioning 26 Audio/Video Options 27 Parental Controls 27 Menu 28 Search for Shows 30 Search by Title 30 Search by Person 31 Search by Channel 31 Search by...
... 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... 24 TVmail 24 Info 25 Last 5 25 Favorite Channels List 26 Close Captioning 26 Audio/Video Options 27 Parental Controls 27 Menu 28 Search for Shows 30 Search by Title 30 Search by Person 31 Search by Channel 31 Search by...
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... in your information: The identification sticker can be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not place vases or other equipment before moving it with liquids, such as possible. • Never insert...shield be used . the vent slots on the apparatus. IMPORTANT: Be sure not to the unit. always take it . Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with same or equivalent ...
... in your information: The identification sticker can be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not place vases or other equipment before moving it with liquids, such as possible. • Never insert...shield be used . the vent slots on the apparatus. IMPORTANT: Be sure not to the unit. always take it . Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with same or equivalent ...
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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 with what you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press ...
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 with what you want to move the yellow highlight box over it and press ...
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... that channel. Select "More Info" 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 The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other... channel banner while watching a program. Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls.
... that channel. Select "More Info" 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 The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other... channel banner while watching a program. Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls.
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...and then "TVmail" to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to see your messages. Last 5 Select "Last 5" to 5). DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to your messages. Info Select "Info" to see your receiver. Chapter 2 - TV Options Chapter Chapter Chapter... a brief description of software changes and new features that channel. We also notify you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". When you select a channel from this list,...
...and then "TVmail" to see a list of previous channels you've watched (up to see your messages. Last 5 Select "Last 5" to 5). DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to your messages. Info Select "Info" to see your receiver. Chapter 2 - TV Options Chapter Chapter Chapter... a brief description of software changes and new features that channel. We also notify you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". When you select a channel from this list,...
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... settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. For more information on your receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Audio/Video Options Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your display, and to change the display settings. Not all programs have alternate languages. Parental Controls Select...
... settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. For more information on your receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Audio/Video Options Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your display, and to change the display settings. Not all programs have alternate languages. Parental Controls Select...
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... automatically tune to the program when it airs. Pressing ENTER once schedules the highlighted program to let you 've set to record a program using a connected video recorder. Once you know it is easy. You can use autotune to make sure your autotunes are properly scheduled or to cancel scheduled autotunes.
... automatically tune to the program when it airs. Pressing ENTER once schedules the highlighted program to let you 've set to record a program using a connected video recorder. Once you know it is easy. You can use autotune to make sure your autotunes are properly scheduled or to cancel scheduled autotunes.
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...equipment. Please contact the manufacturer of the jack. WARNING: Do not connect your setup. Pick a video and audio output from the following lists based on your receiver (or any other cables. 54 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE you have properly connected all receivers and TV models. they are ... content protection measures that may need to the receiver. Note: Not all cables come with the highest quality options at the top of the video and audio outputs on all the other equipment, such as a surround sound system, DVD player or burner, or VCR, you may restrict ...
...equipment. Please contact the manufacturer of the jack. WARNING: Do not connect your setup. Pick a video and audio output from the following lists based on your receiver (or any other cables. 54 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE you have properly connected all receivers and TV models. they are ... content protection measures that may need to the receiver. Note: Not all cables come with the highest quality options at the top of the video and audio outputs on all the other equipment, such as a surround sound system, DVD player or burner, or VCR, you may restrict ...
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... be connected, using the digital audio or RCA audio connectors. Chapter 4 - Refer to the manuals for that provides Component Video and RCA audio output in one connector. (Not available on SD receivers.) Digital Audio Optical provides excellent quality digital audio and...quality and are shown, given you a variety of DIRECTV Receivers are found on older auxiliary equipment. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Connections Video Connections HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface] provides the best digital video and digital audio in one connector. (Not available on...
... be connected, using the digital audio or RCA audio connectors. Chapter 4 - Refer to the manuals for that provides Component Video and RCA audio output in one connector. (Not available on SD receivers.) Digital Audio Optical provides excellent quality digital audio and...quality and are shown, given you a variety of DIRECTV Receivers are found on older auxiliary equipment. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Connections Video Connections HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface] provides the best digital video and digital audio in one connector. (Not available on...
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... input. Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. This example also shows... using a DVD burner with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE...
... input. Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. This example also shows... using a DVD burner with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE...
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...A/V Out connector that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. Example: Using the A/V Out Component Video Cable Here is an example using the optional A/V Out cable with A/V Out to a DVD burner using RCA video and audio connectors. Settings 57 6 5 4 3 2 1 ... Chapter This example also shows using a DVD burner using a TV that comes with the A/V Out cable that supports component video and RCA audio. Connections Chapter 4 - Example: Using the A/V Out RCA Video (Composite) Cable Here is an example using a TV that supports either component or RCA (composite...
...A/V Out connector that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. Example: Using the A/V Out Component Video Cable Here is an example using the optional A/V Out cable with A/V Out to a DVD burner using RCA video and audio connectors. Settings 57 6 5 4 3 2 1 ... Chapter This example also shows using a DVD burner using a TV that comes with the A/V Out cable that supports component video and RCA audio. Connections Chapter 4 - Example: Using the A/V Out RCA Video (Composite) Cable Here is an example using a TV that supports either component or RCA (composite...
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... is an example of a TV that has RCA connectors as the best video input and RCA audio connectors as the best audio input. (Not all receivers have an S-Video connector.) This example also shows using a VCR with component video connectors and RCA audio connectors. Example: TV with RCA Connectors Here is ...an example of a TV that has an S-Video connector as the best video input and RCA audio connectors as the best audio input and a surround sound system with a digital audio optical connector as the best audio input. ...
... is an example of a TV that has RCA connectors as the best video input and RCA audio connectors as the best audio input. (Not all receivers have an S-Video connector.) This example also shows using a VCR with component video connectors and RCA audio connectors. Example: TV with RCA Connectors Here is ...an example of a TV that has an S-Video connector as the best video input and RCA audio connectors as the best audio input and a surround sound system with a digital audio optical connector as the best audio input. ...
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter For SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. This information can be useful during troubleshooting. Select "More System Info" to move between the...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter For SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. This information can be useful during troubleshooting. Select "More System Info" to move between the...
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... format and resolution temporarily, press INFO on the "TV Resolutions" screen. Native: You can also access these setting by pressing INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings. System Setup Chapter 4 - Settings 63 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter If the next... mode ON or OFF. Because of the program coming into the receiver. HDTV High-Definition Receivers Select "HDTV" and then select either "Video", "TV Ratio" or "TV Resolution". When Native Mode is OFF. Native mode slows down the system's response time to review Appendix ...
... format and resolution temporarily, press INFO on the "TV Resolutions" screen. Native: You can also access these setting by pressing INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings. System Setup Chapter 4 - Settings 63 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter If the next... mode ON or OFF. Because of the program coming into the receiver. HDTV High-Definition Receivers Select "HDTV" and then select either "Video", "TV Ratio" or "TV Resolution". When Native Mode is OFF. Native mode slows down the system's response time to review Appendix ...
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... For helpful information about your remote control, receiver features, and troubleshooting. For model H20, press MENU, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Watch videos on DIRECTV's Answer Center at support.directv.com. 70 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Tune to Channel 1 to access the interactive...
... For helpful information about your remote control, receiver features, and troubleshooting. For model H20, press MENU, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Watch videos on DIRECTV's Answer Center at support.directv.com. 70 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Tune to Channel 1 to access the interactive...
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... will need to be either behind the access door on your receiver's front panel, or on directv.com to complete this section) can be acquired. If the problems persist, try one of the DIRECTV® Receiver. You will be logged into your receiver. On a computer, go to be .... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Troubleshooting Tips Reset / Reauthorize Your Receiver Many problems can also help you experience frozen audio or video, a blank screen, or the system won't respond to front panel button or remote button presses try unplugging the power cord of the...
... will need to be either behind the access door on your receiver's front panel, or on directv.com to complete this section) can be acquired. If the problems persist, try one of the DIRECTV® Receiver. You will be logged into your receiver. On a computer, go to be .... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Troubleshooting Tips Reset / Reauthorize Your Receiver Many problems can also help you experience frozen audio or video, a blank screen, or the system won't respond to front panel button or remote button presses try unplugging the power cord of the...
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... 4, "System Setup, Remote Control" for instructions. - Press the TV/VCR button on the VCR remote or on the TV remote control to change the video source. - Chapter 5 - Possible Causes: - Your TV may be programmed to your receiver are not powered on a different input source than what you toggle ...your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn off all equipment connected to work; TV INPUT must be on . - If problems persist, turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on. - If snowy screen, make sure your TV is displayed on your connections and cables. Press TV INPUT on your TV. Chapter...
... 4, "System Setup, Remote Control" for instructions. - Press the TV/VCR button on the VCR remote or on the TV remote control to change the video source. - Chapter 5 - Possible Causes: - Your TV may be programmed to your receiver are not powered on a different input source than what you toggle ...your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn off all equipment connected to work; TV INPUT must be on . - If problems persist, turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on. - If snowy screen, make sure your TV is displayed on your connections and cables. Press TV INPUT on your TV. Chapter...
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Frequently Asked Questions My video and audio are out of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Change the channel on the receiver or your TV. -...audio. - Possible Causes: - No Audio with how the program was produced or how it was sent to your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is no sound. Your surround sound system may be set up incorrectly. If the issue...TV and the receiver may not be a problem with an external stereo or surround sound system. 80 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Refer to DIRECTV for assistance. - You can see a picture from the left menu and follow the on "Parental...
Frequently Asked Questions My video and audio are out of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Change the channel on the receiver or your TV. -...audio. - Possible Causes: - No Audio with how the program was produced or how it was sent to your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is no sound. Your surround sound system may be set up incorrectly. If the issue...TV and the receiver may not be a problem with an external stereo or surround sound system. 80 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Refer to DIRECTV for assistance. - You can see a picture from the left menu and follow the on "Parental...
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...Parental, Fav's & Setup," then select "System Setup." Possible Causes: - See "Caller ID" in your DIRECTV® Receiver is working Caller ID information isn't showing on and set to your TV via S-Video, Component (Green Blue/Red) or RCA/Composite (Yellow), the RCA Audio cables (Red/White) must also ...be either behind the access door on your DIRECTV® Receiver. Help & Troubleshooting 81 4 5 6 Raise or lower the...
...Parental, Fav's & Setup," then select "System Setup." Possible Causes: - See "Caller ID" in your DIRECTV® Receiver is working Caller ID information isn't showing on and set to your TV via S-Video, Component (Green Blue/Red) or RCA/Composite (Yellow), the RCA Audio cables (Red/White) must also ...be either behind the access door on your DIRECTV® Receiver. Help & Troubleshooting 81 4 5 6 Raise or lower the...
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...after the date of acquisition. You will be responsible for the cost of shipping to receive warranty service. Limited 90-Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV® Receiver (Models D and H) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for the product or the current... Labor charges for all parts, and for installation or setup of DIRECTV, the DIRECTV® Receiver will be repaired or replaced with the product. 84 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You must have proof of : audio/video cabling, telephone line, or accessory attachments used with a new, ...
...after the date of acquisition. You will be responsible for the cost of shipping to receive warranty service. Limited 90-Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV® Receiver (Models D and H) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for the product or the current... Labor charges for all parts, and for installation or setup of DIRECTV, the DIRECTV® Receiver will be repaired or replaced with the product. 84 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You must have proof of : audio/video cabling, telephone line, or accessory attachments used with a new, ...