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... the POWER button to searching for and finding your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Getting Connected If a professional installed your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. We'll take you 're plugged in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other...
... the POWER button to searching for and finding your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Getting Connected If a professional installed your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. We'll take you 're plugged in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other...
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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 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for details. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are not part of your guide to display the onscreen program guide. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your ...subscription package are shown grayed out. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for SD receivers. The guide holds up or down /left/right...
... to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for details. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are not part of your guide to display the onscreen program guide. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your ...subscription package are shown grayed out. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for SD receivers. The guide holds up or down /left/right...
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... more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or...
... more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or...
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DIRECTV sends messages to read a brief description of the program. Info Select "Info" to you for quick access to display the TV Options menu. When you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that we download to your receiver. TV Options Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 TV ...View Previous Channels". We also notify you of previous channels you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to 5).
DIRECTV sends messages to read a brief description of the program. Info Select "Info" to you for quick access to display the TV Options menu. When you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that we download to your receiver. TV Options Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 TV ...View Previous Channels". We also notify you of previous channels you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to 5).
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... learn more, go away. You can also search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". You can also see the status of shows (past Pay Per...
... learn more, go away. You can also search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". You can also see the status of shows (past Pay Per...
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... of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. Channels & Program Info 29 Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized...
... of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. Channels & Program Info 29 Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized...
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EXTRAS CALLER ID 42 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) ....43 GAMESEARCH 48 GSN GAME LOUNGE 48 QUICKTUNE 49 SCOREGUIDE 49 TV APPS 50 41 CHAPTER 3 -
EXTRAS CALLER ID 42 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) ....43 GAMESEARCH 48 GSN GAME LOUNGE 48 QUICKTUNE 49 SCOREGUIDE 49 TV APPS 50 41 CHAPTER 3 -
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... and much more - Whenever you want to access your local weather, see live feeds of what you want . To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver for instructions. You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the minute scores, check your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button...This feature is not available on your remote control to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at directv.com/tvapps. TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day ...
... and much more - Whenever you want to access your local weather, see live feeds of what you want . To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver for instructions. You can view your favorite pictures, get up to the minute scores, check your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button...This feature is not available on your remote control to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at directv.com/tvapps. TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day ...
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... 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. Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a DVD burner with RCA audio and video connectors. 56...
... 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. Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a DVD burner with RCA audio and video connectors. 56...
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... the AV Out cable that supports component video and RCA audio. Settings 57 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Receiver model H25 comes with the A/V Out cable that comes with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports either component or RCA (composite) video. This example also shows connecting your...
... the AV Out cable that supports component video and RCA audio. Settings 57 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Receiver model H25 comes with the A/V Out cable that comes with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports either component or RCA (composite) video. This example also shows connecting your...
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... DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Preferences These are user interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you directly to the program guide or to go to hide the SD duplicates. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you HD ...the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you the other option. Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on -screen text language. For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your preferred on or off. Banner Time: Set the channel banner time...
... DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Preferences These are user interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you directly to the program guide or to go to hide the SD duplicates. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you HD ...the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you the other option. Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on -screen text language. For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your preferred on or off. Banner Time: Set the channel banner time...
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Captioning High-Definition Receivers On HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on SD Receivers) to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 - Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Captioning High-Definition Receivers On HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on SD Receivers) to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 - Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
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...: Select whether you want Dolby Digital audio output on your remote to your preferred audio language, i.e. HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE For SD Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. for the Dolby...
...: Select whether you want Dolby Digital audio output on your remote to your preferred audio language, i.e. HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE For SD Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. for the Dolby...
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...your remote, select "Audio/ Video" from the Channel Banner and select "Change Resolution & Format". Because of the program coming into the receiver. System Setup Chapter 4 - Native: You can also access these setting by pressing INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings... auto-changes to match the resolution of this, the default setting is ON, your HD Receiver tells the TV to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. HDTV High-Definition Receivers Select "HDTV" and then select either "Video", "TV Ratio" or "TV Resolution...
...your remote, select "Audio/ Video" from the Channel Banner and select "Change Resolution & Format". Because of the program coming into the receiver. System Setup Chapter 4 - Native: You can also access these setting by pressing INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings... auto-changes to match the resolution of this, the default setting is ON, your HD Receiver tells the TV to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. HDTV High-Definition Receivers Select "HDTV" and then select either "Video", "TV Ratio" or "TV Resolution...
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... the System Test (later in again. If you diagnose and solve many common problems. Troubleshooting Tips HD & SD Receivers Reset Button (Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.) HD Receiver (model H25) Reset Button 3 4 5 6 Chapter 5 - If the above two items don...button or remote button presses try reauthorizing your receiver. If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Troubleshooting Tips Reset / Reauthorize Your Receiver Many problems can be logged into your ...
... the System Test (later in again. If you diagnose and solve many common problems. Troubleshooting Tips HD & SD Receivers Reset Button (Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.) HD Receiver (model H25) Reset Button 3 4 5 6 Chapter 5 - If the above two items don...button or remote button presses try reauthorizing your receiver. If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Troubleshooting Tips Reset / Reauthorize Your Receiver Many problems can be logged into your ...
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... the picture is frozen, blocky, or pixels, there may cause this issue. - Solution: - If there are no weather problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on the front of the satellite, you see a message that blocks your line of sight to the... for the broadcasting channel to resolve the issue. - If there are usually temporary. If your signal strength is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on most transponders in . -
... the picture is frozen, blocky, or pixels, there may cause this issue. - Solution: - If there are no weather problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on the front of the satellite, you see a message that blocks your line of sight to the... for the broadcasting channel to resolve the issue. - If there are usually temporary. If your signal strength is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on most transponders in . -
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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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... guide. 4. Some receivers have these additional button...more. INFO - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. ... it has received the command....DIRECTV® Receiver on a sticker underneath the unit. DOOR PANEL - Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not used. Displays the DIRECTV Active Channel - Your receiver still tunes and receives... messages when powered off . You cannot have these indicators. 9. The access card slot, RESET button, receiver...will receive ...
... guide. 4. Some receivers have these additional button...more. INFO - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. ... it has received the command....DIRECTV® Receiver on a sticker underneath the unit. DOOR PANEL - Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not used. Displays the DIRECTV Active Channel - Your receiver still tunes and receives... messages when powered off . You cannot have these indicators. 9. The access card slot, RESET button, receiver...will receive ...