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.... 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, it's time to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Welcome to view the HD channels included in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please...
.... 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, it's time to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Welcome to view the HD channels included in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please...
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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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... Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The guide holds up to move one cell at the bottom of your guide to go directly there. You can navigate in the channel number to hide those channels. use the GREEN button to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 ...1/2 days of programming for details. If you press GUIDE twice, you'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to scroll a whole page up /down ; See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for SD receivers. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" ...
... Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The guide holds up to move one cell at the bottom of your guide to go directly there. You can navigate in the channel number to hide those channels. use the GREEN button to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 ...1/2 days of programming for details. If you press GUIDE twice, you'll see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to scroll a whole page up /down ; See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for SD receivers. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" ...
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... able to tune to 3D channels. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide go to see only the HD version of a channel in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Note that if ... 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 will display. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the...
... able to tune to 3D channels. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the guide go to see only the HD version of a channel in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Note that if ... 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 will display. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the...
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DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to your receiver. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". We also notify you of software changes and new features that channel. When you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune ...Five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Channels & Program Info 25 5 6 On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to 5). Info Select "Info" to display ...
DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to your receiver. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". We also notify you of software changes and new features that channel. When you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune ...Five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Channels & Program Info 25 5 6 On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to 5). Info Select "Info" to display ...
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...or EXIT) to make it go to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". 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 automatically. ...Search for channels here instead of your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. To learn more...
...or EXIT) to make it go to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". 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 automatically. ...Search for channels here instead of your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. To learn more...
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For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Channels & Program Info 29 Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Caller ID Contains a log of help topics and frequently asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone...
For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Channels & Program Info 29 Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Caller ID Contains a log of help topics and frequently asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone...
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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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...can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Note: This feature is not available on your local weather, see live feeds of a button. Whenever you want to launch TV Apps. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to Network ...your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the App you 're watching, all at the press of popular vacation sights and much more - Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at directv.com/tvapps. See Appendix 2: How to...
...can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Note: This feature is not available on your local weather, see live feeds of a button. Whenever you want to launch TV Apps. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to Network ...your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the App you 're watching, all at the press of popular vacation sights and much more - Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at directv.com/tvapps. See Appendix 2: How to...
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...as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio optical connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. This example also shows using a TV that has a digital audio coax connector as the best video input with RCA audio and component video connectors.... Connections Example: TV with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This example also shows using a VCR with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a DVD burner with ...
...as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio optical connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. This example also shows using a TV that has a digital audio coax connector as the best video input with RCA audio and component video connectors.... Connections Example: TV with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This example also shows using a VCR with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a DVD burner with ...
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...that supports component video and RCA audio. Connections Chapter 4 - Receiver with A/V Out to a DVD burner using RCA video and audio connectors. You can also purchase an optional cable 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 using a DVD burner using the optional A/V Out cable with your receiver to RCA audio and video (composite) connectors...
...that supports component video and RCA audio. Connections Chapter 4 - Receiver with A/V Out to a DVD burner using RCA video and audio connectors. You can also purchase an optional cable 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 using a DVD burner using the optional A/V Out cable with your receiver to RCA audio and video (composite) connectors...
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... "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your preferred on or off. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you the other option. Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to move ... you directly to the program guide or to go to hide the SD duplicates. This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to the category filter first. Language: Select your remote to a new channel. 60...
... "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your preferred on or off. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you the other option. Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to move ... you directly to the program guide or to go to hide the SD duplicates. This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to take you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to the category filter first. Language: Select your remote to a new channel. 60...
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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. Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter System Setup Chapter 4 - Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not.
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. Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter System Setup Chapter 4 - Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not.
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... your audio settings. English, Spanish, Chinese, etc... Not all TV programs deliver Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. 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. Sound Effects: Select the volume... of Dolby Laboratories. HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. System Setup Audio Select "...
... your audio settings. English, Spanish, Chinese, etc... Not all TV programs deliver Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. 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. Sound Effects: Select the volume... of Dolby Laboratories. HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. System Setup Audio Select "...
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...INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings. If the next program changes to 1080i, the receiver tells the TV to change to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. You may want to that same format. For example, if Native mode is ON and... OFF. When Native Mode is OFF, your TV auto-changes to show it in 480p, your HD Receiver tells the TV to match the resolution of this, the default setting is ON, your receiver will display the program at every channel change your screen format and resolution temporarily, press INFO on ...
...INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings. If the next program changes to 1080i, the receiver tells the TV to change to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. You may want to that same format. For example, if Native mode is ON and... OFF. When Native Mode is OFF, your TV auto-changes to show it in 480p, your HD Receiver tells the TV to match the resolution of this, the default setting is ON, your receiver will display the program at every channel change your screen format and resolution temporarily, press INFO on ...
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... door on your receiver's front panel, or on your model of receiver, this process. If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV® Receiver for program guide information to be logged into your account on directv.com to complete this... won't respond to front panel button or remote button presses try reauthorizing your receiver. 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 - Help ...
... door on your receiver's front panel, or on your model of receiver, this process. If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV® Receiver for program guide information to be logged into your account on directv.com to complete this... won't respond to front panel button or remote button presses try reauthorizing your receiver. 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 - Help ...
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...tree that says "Searching for Satellite Signal (x771). If there are usually temporary. If the problem is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on most transponders in . - There may be a problem with the transmission from the source. Wait for 15 seconds and then plugging it ... cause this issue. - Weather issues are no weather problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on the front of the receiver or by unplugging the receiver for the weather to clear and your signal should contact a professional to remove them or...
...tree that says "Searching for Satellite Signal (x771). If there are usually temporary. If the problem is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on most transponders in . - There may be a problem with the transmission from the source. Wait for 15 seconds and then plugging it ... cause this issue. - Weather issues are no weather problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on the front of the receiver or by unplugging the receiver for the weather to clear and your signal should contact a professional to remove them or...
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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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... on the remote control cycles through . DOOR PANEL - POWER - Your receiver still tunes and receives messages when powered off . If you can place your DIRECTV® Receiver on the remote to let you press the key, it will not get through all of the HD Receiver. The RES key switches the output resolution of the screen...
... on the remote control cycles through . DOOR PANEL - POWER - Your receiver still tunes and receives messages when powered off . If you can place your DIRECTV® Receiver on the remote to let you press the key, it will not get through all of the HD Receiver. The RES key switches the output resolution of the screen...