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Now that you are ready to start enjoying access to the DIRECTV Family! If your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything ...other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. Welcome! Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Welcome to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great ...
Now that you are ready to start enjoying access to the DIRECTV Family! If your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you step by step through everything ...other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. Welcome! Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Welcome to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great ...
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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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Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. 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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Model No. * Serial No.
Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. 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. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Model No. * Serial No.
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... not defeat the safety purpose of time. 14) Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. ...only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from being walked on the rear panel of electric shock is present within this unit. The wide...
... not defeat the safety purpose of time. 14) Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. ...only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from being walked on the rear panel of electric shock is present within this unit. The wide...
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... by the party responsible for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). There is required. Refer to the unit. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - do not remove cover (or back). The apparatus shall not be used... risk of the 2005 National Electrical Code. Also, do not attempt to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from fluctuations in your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not stack the receiver on the marking label or in construction of power source indicated on top of any ...
... by the party responsible for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). There is required. Refer to the unit. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - do not remove cover (or back). The apparatus shall not be used... risk of the 2005 National Electrical Code. Also, do not attempt to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from fluctuations in your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not stack the receiver on the marking label or in construction of power source indicated on top of any ...
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...Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you need to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to be in...getting low and need to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. Your Remote Control This universal remote control is your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Simply slide the mode switch to reprogram the remote for a new TV or for any other reason, press MENU, select "...
...Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you need to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to be in...getting low and need to the position that particular piece of the remote flashes. Your Remote Control This universal remote control is your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Simply slide the mode switch to reprogram the remote for a new TV or for any other reason, press MENU, select "...
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... to scroll a whole page up to hide those channels. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of your guide to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for SD receivers. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. You can be found in...
... to scroll a whole page up to hide those channels. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of your guide to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for SD receivers. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. You can be found in...
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...your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 19 6 Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. Select "3D... 3D experience in the guide. If 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. Note that if you do not have...
...your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 19 6 Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. Select "3D... 3D experience in the guide. If 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. Note that if you do not have...
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...channel 125. To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." Ordering PPV events works the same way as your receiver is connected to delete it for any reason before the program starts airing. Find them in the program guide starting around channel 117. Select the...Cancel PPV" to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you cancel it . If you order a movie in the program guide starting at directv. The latest hits are listed in advance, you can use your remote. com. Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. To order ...
...channel 125. To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." Ordering PPV events works the same way as your receiver is connected to delete it for any reason before the program starts airing. Find them in the program guide starting around channel 117. Select the...Cancel PPV" to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you cancel it . If you order a movie in the program guide starting at directv. The latest hits are listed in advance, you can use your remote. com. Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. To order ...
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... 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 Video ... watching a program. 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
... 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 Video ... watching a program. 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
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..."Last 5" to toggle among the channels you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. Chapter 2 - On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. When you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. This is ... changes and new features that channel. TVmail Select "TVmail," to your messages. Info Select "Info" to display the TV Options menu. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you select a channel from ...
..."Last 5" to toggle among the channels you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. Chapter 2 - On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. When you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. This is ... changes and new features that channel. TVmail Select "TVmail," to your messages. Info Select "Info" to display the TV Options menu. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you select a channel from ...
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...to choose from that list. 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. option to see. Closed Captioning High-Definition... Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want to add or remove the current...
...to choose from that list. 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. option to see. Closed Captioning High-Definition... Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want to add or remove the current...
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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. Channels & Program Info 27 Select "Change Resolution & Format" ... an alternate language, when available. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Audio/Video Options Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your receiver. TV Options 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 -
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. Channels & Program Info 27 Select "Change Resolution & Format" ... an alternate language, when available. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Audio/Video Options Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your receiver. TV Options 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 -
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...Check to automatically. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item 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 menu if... you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Search for SD receivers) program guide. To learn more, go away. You...
...Check to automatically. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item 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 menu if... you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. Search for SD receivers) program guide. To learn more, go away. You...
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... under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your DIRECTV Receiver. Channels & Program Info 29 Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote...
... under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your DIRECTV Receiver. Channels & Program Info 29 Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote...
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Because your title can appear on several channels, it may have to enter the initial article like "The" or "An." Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have a folder icon next to it one of the last letter or Clear (CLR) to find programs based on -screen keypad by... categories: Search by highlighting the letter you close enough. This powerful tool finds all programs that match your title. Press SELECT on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Each time you enter a letter, the search becomes more precise, however you see your criterion within the 7-day (3 ...
Because your title can appear on several channels, it may have to enter the initial article like "The" or "An." Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have a folder icon next to it one of the last letter or Clear (CLR) to find programs based on -screen keypad by... categories: Search by highlighting the letter you close enough. This powerful tool finds all programs that match your title. Press SELECT on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Each time you enter a letter, the search becomes more precise, however you see your criterion within the 7-day (3 ...
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...passcode. He or she will be asked to create a passcode. Note: If 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 ... spending amounts, or even the number of hours of TV watching allowed, you're always able to view restricted programming. On High-Definition Receivers you want (see the current status, showing any restrictions. Lock Now After setting the restrictions you can also access Parental Controls by pressing ...
...passcode. He or she will be asked to create a passcode. Note: If 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 ... spending amounts, or even the number of hours of TV watching allowed, you're always able to view restricted programming. On High-Definition Receivers you want (see the current status, showing any restrictions. Lock Now After setting the restrictions you can also access Parental Controls by pressing ...
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...program is discouraged by a time delay; From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or Other. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." The Movies, TV and Other options are locked, a message appears if you set ratings limits for removing restrictions temporarily or ...it. To temporarily unlock a particular program select "Unlock Now" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Making multiple ...
...program is discouraged by a time delay; From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or Other. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." The Movies, TV and Other options are locked, a message appears if you set ratings limits for removing restrictions temporarily or ...it. To temporarily unlock a particular program select "Unlock Now" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Making multiple ...