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... in order to be able to view the HD channels included in , it's time to start watching TV. Welcome to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Now that you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. Getting Connected If a professional... installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a ...
... in order to be able to view the HD channels included in , it's time to start watching TV. Welcome to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Now that you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. Getting Connected If a professional... installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a ...
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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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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 acquisition. Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9
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 acquisition. Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9
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... printed on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this unit. 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 When a cart is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the apparatus. If the provided plug does ...
... printed on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this unit. 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 When a cart is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the apparatus. If the provided plug does ...
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...NOT OPEN! Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not stack the receiver on the DIRECTV® Receiver must be installed next to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver into the wall outlet. Use of a surge .... • Don't overload power outlets or extension cords, which are incorrectly replaced. • For your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not operate the DIRECTV® Receiver on top of fire or electric shock. Refer to the unit could void the user's authority to operate ...
...NOT OPEN! Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not stack the receiver on the DIRECTV® Receiver must be installed next to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV® Receiver into the wall outlet. Use of a surge .... • Don't overload power outlets or extension cords, which are incorrectly replaced. • For your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not operate the DIRECTV® Receiver on top of fire or electric shock. Refer to the unit could void the user's authority to operate ...
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... press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup," then "Remote Control" (SD Receivers: "Remote") and follow the step by that particular piece of the remote flashes. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to alert you press a button that has...system). If you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an on-screen message will pop up to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to control your TV. Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you ...
... press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup," then "Remote Control" (SD Receivers: "Remote") and follow the step by that particular piece of the remote flashes. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to alert you press a button that has...system). If you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an on-screen message will pop up to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to control your TV. Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you ...
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...Look for the colorbutton hints at a time up to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of programming for details. The guide holds up /down ; Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. Unsubscribed Channels 18... DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for SD receivers. You can be found in the guide that lets ...
...Look for the colorbutton hints at a time up to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of programming for details. The guide holds up /down ; Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. Unsubscribed Channels 18... DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for SD receivers. You can be found in the guide that lets ...
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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 ... watch the best in entertainment virtually jump into your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. STZHD or CNNHD) in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Channels & Program Info 19 6 CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after the channel ...
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 ... watch the best in entertainment virtually jump into your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. STZHD or CNNHD) in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. Channels & Program Info 19 6 CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after the channel ...
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... Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. Find them in the program guide starting at directv. Otherwise, order at channel 125. If you order a movie in advance, you can use your receiver is connected to go out for the biggest box office movies! See above for any ...reason before the program starts airing. To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." Program Guide DIRECTV CINEMA™ You don't have to ...
... Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. Find them in the program guide starting at directv. Otherwise, order at channel 125. If you order a movie in advance, you can use your receiver is connected to go out for the biggest box office movies! See above for any ...reason before the program starts airing. To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." Program Guide DIRECTV CINEMA™ You don't have to ...
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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. Use the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while 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 Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio ...
... 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. Use the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while 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 Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio ...
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...see a list of the program. When you of software changes and new features that channel. Last 5 Select "Last 5" to 5). On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your remote to your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". This is an easy way...Video options, and Parental Controls. Chapter 2 - Info Select "Info" to read a brief description of previous channels you watch most often. DIRECTV sends messages to toggle among the channels you 've watched (up to see your remote and select "View Previous Channels". We also notify ...
...see a list of the program. When you of software changes and new features that channel. Last 5 Select "Last 5" to 5). On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your remote to your messages. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". This is an easy way...Video options, and Parental Controls. Chapter 2 - Info Select "Info" to read a brief description of previous channels you watch most often. DIRECTV sends messages to toggle among the channels you 've watched (up to see your remote and select "View Previous Channels". We also notify ...
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TV Options Favorite Channel Lists Select "Favorites" to update the program guide to show only the channels you want . On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. The display format...I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". Both options display the same text so only one of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you subscribe to see.
TV Options Favorite Channel Lists Select "Favorites" to update the program guide to show only the channels you want . On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. The display format...I Get", "Custom 1" and "Custom 2". Both options display the same text so only one of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you subscribe to see.
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... alternate languages. For more information on your remote and then select "Audio Options". Channels & Program Info 27 On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. You can also customize your... receiver. Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to quickly lock or unlock your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". Select ...
... alternate languages. For more information on your remote and then select "Audio Options". Channels & Program Info 27 On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. You can also customize your... receiver. Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to quickly lock or unlock your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". Select ...
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...menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) 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 To learn more, go to make it go away. Press... MENU on your receiver is set an Autotune by title, actor, or keyword that appears at...
...menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) 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 To learn more, go to make it go away. Press... MENU on your receiver is set an Autotune by title, actor, or keyword that appears at...
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...line and subscribe to use your telephone provider). For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". 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 service from DIRECTV about new features and services, free previews as well as, tips & tricks. Channels & Program Info 29 On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's &...
...line and subscribe to use your telephone provider). For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". 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 service from DIRECTV about new features and services, free previews as well as, tips & tricks. Channels & Program Info 29 On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's &...
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... the information screen. Because your title can move the highlight to get you are searching for, enter it . Press SELECT on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Press MENU on the remote, select "Search for Shows" and then select one of the last letter or Clear (... enter a letter, the search becomes more precise, however you don't always have to start over if you want and pressing SELECT. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have to find programs based on -screen keypad by highlighting the letter you make a mistake. Search for Shows Search for Shows Use ...
... the information screen. Because your title can move the highlight to get you are searching for, enter it . Press SELECT on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Press MENU on the remote, select "Search for Shows" and then select one of the last letter or Clear (... enter a letter, the search becomes more precise, however you don't always have to start over if you want and pressing SELECT. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have to find programs based on -screen keypad by highlighting the letter you make a mistake. Search for Shows Search for Shows Use ...
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...controls back on just who's watching what, and requires a passcode to create a passcode. Channels & Program Info 33 On High-Definition Receivers you can easily override the limits. You'll be your passcode, you want them for the whole family. He or she will appear ...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 view restricted programming. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Parental Controls Parental Controls enable parents to...
...controls back on just who's watching what, and requires a passcode to create a passcode. Channels & Program Info 33 On High-Definition Receivers you can easily override the limits. You'll be your passcode, you want them for the whole family. He or she will appear ...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 view restricted programming. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Parental Controls Parental Controls enable parents to...
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... "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Select one second. Note: If you try to tune to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or Other. Use the RED and GREEN...program explaining why the program is discouraged by a time delay; Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is blocked. On High-Definition Receivers you set ratings limits for Movies, TV and unrated shows. Ratings Limits The Ratings feature lets you can also unlock Parental Control by ...
... "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Select one second. Note: If you try to tune to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or Other. Use the RED and GREEN...program explaining why the program is discouraged by a time delay; Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is blocked. On High-Definition Receivers you set ratings limits for Movies, TV and unrated shows. Ratings Limits The Ratings feature lets you can also unlock Parental Control by ...