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... able to view the HD channels included in , it's time to start watching TV. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your favorite programs. This user guide ...or you 're plugged in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. We'll take you are ready to start enjoying access to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. If your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV Family! Now that you just ...
... able to view the HD channels included in , it's time to start watching TV. Getting Connected If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your favorite programs. This user guide ...or you 're plugged in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. We'll take you are ready to start enjoying access to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. If your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV Family! Now that you just ...
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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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... the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10... DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Meaning of symbols printed on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-...
... the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10... DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Meaning of symbols printed on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-...
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... proper airflow to qualified service personnel. If you apply power to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your DIRECTV® Receiver while it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other risks, and incorrect reassembly can result in this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by reference to...
... proper airflow to qualified service personnel. If you apply power to it. • Do not pick up or otherwise move your DIRECTV® Receiver while it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other risks, and incorrect reassembly can result in this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by reference to...
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..., Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup," then "Remote Control" (SD Receivers: "Remote") and follow the step by that matches the component you . Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on -screen message will pop up to alert you want to control... and then use the POWER button to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to the system, so we'll start here. Use the POWER (PWR)...
..., Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup," then "Remote Control" (SD Receivers: "Remote") and follow the step by that matches the component you . Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on -screen message will pop up to alert you want to control... and then use the POWER button to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to the system, so we'll start here. Use the POWER (PWR)...
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...12 hours, once there use the ARROW buttons to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of your guide to display the onscreen program guide. Look for SD receivers. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of programming for the...you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide. Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the channel number to come back 12 hours). Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can be found in the guide as follows: use the RED button to go directly there. Program ...
...12 hours, once there use the ARROW buttons to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of your guide to display the onscreen program guide. Look for SD receivers. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of programming for the...you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide. Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the channel number to come back 12 hours). Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can be found in the guide as follows: use the RED button to go directly there. Program ...
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Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 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 want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide. ... if you do not have 3D-capable hardware, you will display. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. STZHD or CNNHD) in the...
Program Guide Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 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 want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide. ... if you do not have 3D-capable hardware, you will display. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. STZHD or CNNHD) in the...
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...™ You don't have to go out for details. 20 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Ordering PPV events works the same way as your receiver is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you cancel it . Find them in advance, you can use your remote. ...movies! To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." The latest hits are listed in the program guide starting at directv. Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. To order a movie from the program guide. If you order a movie in the program guide...
...™ You don't have to go out for details. 20 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Ordering PPV events works the same way as your receiver is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you cancel it . Find them in advance, you can use your remote. ...movies! To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." The latest hits are listed in the program guide starting at directv. Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. To order a movie from the program guide. If you order a movie in the program guide...
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... channel banner also provides easy access to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Use the ARROW keys to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to display the channel banner while watching a program. Select "More Info" for...
... channel banner also provides easy access to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Use the ARROW keys to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to display the channel banner while watching a program. Select "More Info" for...
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...DIRECTV sends messages to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. When you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you watch most often. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". On StandardDefinition Receivers...1 2 3 4 TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to toggle among the channels you watched...
...DIRECTV sends messages to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. When you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you watch most often. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". On StandardDefinition Receivers...1 2 3 4 TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to toggle among the channels you watched...
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...; NON-DVR USER GUIDE If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want to see. or "Remove..." TV Options Favorite Channel Lists Select "Favorites" to update the program guide...
...; NON-DVR USER GUIDE If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want to see. or "Remove..." TV Options Favorite Channel Lists Select "Favorites" to update the program guide...
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... quickly lock or unlock your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". Channels & Program Info 27 You can also customize your receiver. Select a language from options listed. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. TV Options 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Chapter...
... quickly lock or unlock your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". Channels & Program Info 27 You can also customize your receiver. Select a language from options listed. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. TV Options 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Chapter...
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...Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". Search 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 receiver is set an Autotune by title, actor, or ...keyword that appears at the top of your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service....
...Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". Search 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 receiver is set an Autotune by title, actor, or ...keyword that appears at the top of your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service....
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... guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected... a land line and subscribe to use your entire DIRECTV® System. Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - For model H20...
... guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected... a land line and subscribe to use your entire DIRECTV® System. Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - For model H20...
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Search for Shows Search for Shows Use the "Search for SD receivers) program guide. Each time you enter a letter, the search becomes more precise, however you see your title. Then you can move the highlight to the ... Clear (CLR) to enter the initial article like "The" or "An." Press MENU on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Press SELECT on Title, Person, Channel or Keyword. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have a "Recent Searches" button on the remote, select "Search for , enter it . Just the first...
Search for Shows Search for Shows Use the "Search for SD receivers) program guide. Each time you enter a letter, the search becomes more precise, however you see your title. Then you can move the highlight to the ... Clear (CLR) to enter the initial article like "The" or "An." Press MENU on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Press SELECT on Title, Person, Channel or Keyword. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have a "Recent Searches" button on the remote, select "Search for , enter it . Just the first...
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...," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". You'll be your passcode, you have Parental Controls set . On High-Definition Receivers you can easily override the limits. An onscreen message will not be allowed to proceed without the passcode. He or she will appear whenever ...to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will be asked to create a passcode. Parental Controls 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - The system default is "unlocked" for the whole ...
...," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". You'll be your passcode, you have Parental Controls set . On High-Definition Receivers you can easily override the limits. An onscreen message will not be allowed to proceed without the passcode. He or she will appear whenever ...to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will be asked to create a passcode. Parental Controls 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - The system default is "unlocked" for the whole ...
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... passcode is blocked. You must be the registered account holder and have your passcode. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." each invalid passcode entered lengthens the delay for subsequent entry by a time delay; On High-Definition Receivers you forget your passcode. Use the RED and GREEN keys to reset it. Select one second... Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
... passcode is blocked. You must be the registered account holder and have your passcode. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." each invalid passcode entered lengthens the delay for subsequent entry by a time delay; On High-Definition Receivers you forget your passcode. Use the RED and GREEN keys to reset it. Select one second... Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE