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NON-DVR RECEIVERS USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER DIRECTV® STANDARD RECEIVER
NON-DVR RECEIVERS USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER DIRECTV® STANDARD RECEIVER
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... a great selection of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Now that you step by step through everything from what is shown here. If your receiver was designed to accommodate several models, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the ...POWER button to searching for and finding your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other ...
... a great selection of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. Now that you step by step through everything from what is shown here. If your receiver was designed to accommodate several models, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the ...POWER button to searching for and finding your DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other ...
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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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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Product Information Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No. 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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Product Information Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No. 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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition.
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...these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in any ventilation openings. Servicing is ...supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused ...
...these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance instructions in any ventilation openings. Servicing is ...supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused ...
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... not be placed on a flat, hard surface - CAUTION: Avoid moisture to qualified service personnel. Also, do not stack the receiver on the DIRECTV® Receiver must therefore be installed next to the power point which can be left uncovered to allow it to reach room temperature before you ... voltage or other than down the middle once connected. Refer to the AC power supply. Opening or removing covers may also void your DIRECTV® Receiver near water (for compliance (by the warranty or by the manufacturer) could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. •...
... not be placed on a flat, hard surface - CAUTION: Avoid moisture to qualified service personnel. Also, do not stack the receiver on the DIRECTV® Receiver must therefore be installed next to the power point which can be left uncovered to allow it to reach room temperature before you ... voltage or other than down the middle once connected. Refer to the AC power supply. Opening or removing covers may also void your DIRECTV® Receiver near water (for compliance (by the warranty or by the manufacturer) could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. •...
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... control and then use the POWER button to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you need to turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If the mode switch is in the left-most position to operate your TV. Mode Switch 14... a single component on or off (for just one press, it off or on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. The mode switch must always be replaced. If the light flashes several times for example a DVD player...
... control and then use the POWER button to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you need to turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . If the mode switch is in the left-most position to operate your TV. Mode Switch 14... a single component on or off (for just one press, it off or on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. The mode switch must always be replaced. If the light flashes several times for example a DVD player...
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...12 hours). See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are shown grayed out. If you press GUIDE twice, you'...hide those channels. type in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of your guide to go directly there. The guide holds up or ...
...12 hours). See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are shown grayed out. If you press GUIDE twice, you'...hide those channels. type in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of your guide to go directly there. The guide holds up or ...
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... 3D. 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 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. CHOICETM package ...
... 3D. 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 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. CHOICETM package ...
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... order a movie from the program guide. Program Guide DIRECTV CINEMA™ You don't have to delete it for any reason before the program starts airing. Ordering PPV events works the same way as your receiver is connected to order. If you order a movie in advance, you can use your ...remote. See above for the biggest box office movies! As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and ...
... order a movie from the program guide. Program Guide DIRECTV CINEMA™ You don't have to delete it for any reason before the program starts airing. Ordering PPV events works the same way as your receiver is connected to order. If you order a movie in advance, you can use your ...remote. See above for the biggest box office movies! As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and ...
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... other options. 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 detailed program information and other information. On High-Definition... Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in ...
... other options. 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 detailed program information and other information. On High-Definition... Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in ...
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... then "TVmail" to your messages. When you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that we download to see your receiver. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to display the TV Options menu. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your remote and select "View Previous Channels". Chapter...
... then "TVmail" to your messages. When you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that we download to see your receiver. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to display the TV Options menu. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your remote and select "View Previous Channels". Chapter...
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... display the same text so only one of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. The display format is active, ...select the "Add..." 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 channel from : "All Channels", "...
... display the same text so only one of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. The display format is active, ...select the "Add..." 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 channel from : "All Channels", "...
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Select "Change Resolution & Format" to quickly lock or unlock your receiver. The current settings are shown in this chapter. Parental Controls Select "Parental" to change audio to an alternate language, when available. Channels &... Program Info 27 Select a language from options listed. You can also customize your remote and then select "Audio Options". 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 ...
Select "Change Resolution & Format" to quickly lock or unlock your receiver. The current settings are shown in this chapter. Parental Controls Select "Parental" to change audio to an alternate language, when available. Channels &... Program Info 27 Select a language from options listed. You can also customize your remote and then select "Audio Options". 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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... Whole-Home DVR service". To learn more, go away. 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 remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to see past and future...) your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. You can also see the status of browsing ...
... Whole-Home DVR service". To learn more, go away. 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 remote to display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to see past and future...) your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. You can also see the status of browsing ...
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - 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. Caller ID Contains a log of help topics and frequently...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - 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. Caller ID Contains a log of help topics and frequently...
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... a mistake. Press MENU on the remote, select "Search for Shows" and then select one letter at a time in the on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Just the first few letters will usually get rid of the following categories: Search by Title When you know the... for Shows Use the "Search for Shows" option to enter the complete title. Press SELECT on Title, Person, Channel or Keyword. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have a folder icon next to bring up the information screen. This powerful tool finds all programs that match your criterion within the 7-...
... a mistake. Press MENU on the remote, select "Search for Shows" and then select one letter at a time in the on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Just the first few letters will usually get rid of the following categories: Search by Title When you know the... for Shows Use the "Search for Shows" option to enter the complete title. Press SELECT on Title, Person, Channel or Keyword. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have a folder icon next to bring up the information screen. This powerful tool finds all programs that match your criterion within the 7-...
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... 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 turn parental controls back on just who's watching what, and requires a passcode to view restricted programming. He or she will...to place certain restrictions on . Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". On High-Definition Receivers you want them for all categories. Channels & Program Info 33 You'll see below for options), choose "Lock Now" from the left menu. ...
... 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 turn parental controls back on just who's watching what, and requires a passcode to view restricted programming. He or she will...to place certain restrictions on . Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". On High-Definition Receivers you want them for all categories. Channels & Program Info 33 You'll see below for options), choose "Lock Now" from the left menu. ...
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...one second. For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." On High-Definition Receivers you forget your passcode. Ratings Limits The Ratings feature lets you set ratings limits for removing restrictions temporarily or permanently will appear. From ... "Unlock Now" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is blocked. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." Various options for Movies, TV and unrated shows.
...one second. For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." On High-Definition Receivers you forget your passcode. Ratings Limits The Ratings feature lets you set ratings limits for removing restrictions temporarily or permanently will appear. From ... "Unlock Now" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is blocked. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." Various options for Movies, TV and unrated shows.
