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... Caller ID 42 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 43 GameSearch 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...
... Caller ID 42 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 43 GameSearch 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...
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... connected to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is required. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from A/V cables as much as possible. • Never insert objects of the dish antenna. do not operate the DIRECTV® Receiver on the front panel of your set-top box, first disconnect it . The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must therefore be installed next to the power point which , by inserting all the components...
... connected to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is required. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from A/V cables as much as possible. • Never insert objects of the dish antenna. do not operate the DIRECTV® Receiver on the front panel of your set-top box, first disconnect it . The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must therefore be installed next to the power point which , by inserting all the components...
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...". Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Chapter Chapter 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...
...". Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Chapter Chapter 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...
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... "All Channels". 38 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE From the program guide, press the YELLOW button on your DIRECTV programming package. Select the one you are in your remote, select "Favorites" and then select the list you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. Favorite Channels Favorite Channels Create lists of all channels, press the YELLOW button while in live TV. Press MENU on this receiver...
... "All Channels". 38 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE From the program guide, press the YELLOW button on your DIRECTV programming package. Select the one you are in your remote, select "Favorites" and then select the list you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. Favorite Channels Favorite Channels Create lists of all channels, press the YELLOW button while in live TV. Press MENU on this receiver...
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SETTINGS SETUP AND ACTIVATION 52 CONNECTIONS 53 SYSTEM SETUP 59 Info & Test 59 Display 60 Audio 62 HDTV 63 Network Setup 65 Remote Control 65 Satellite 66 Whole-Home 67 Reset 67 51 CHAPTER 4 -
SETTINGS SETUP AND ACTIVATION 52 CONNECTIONS 53 SYSTEM SETUP 59 Info & Test 59 Display 60 Audio 62 HDTV 63 Network Setup 65 Remote Control 65 Satellite 66 Whole-Home 67 Reset 67 51 CHAPTER 4 -
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... first screen will turn on the remote control, move to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. After these setup procedures are complete, all the setup processes are complete, you want to program your TV and/or DVR player. Have on the front of the remote control is set to : 1. Use the Product Information page to select a language. Make sure the MODE switch at the top of the receiver, while the card number is...
... first screen will turn on the remote control, move to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. After these setup procedures are complete, all the setup processes are complete, you want to program your TV and/or DVR player. Have on the front of the remote control is set to : 1. Use the Product Information page to select a language. Make sure the MODE switch at the top of the receiver, while the card number is...
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..., access card number, software version etc... System Setup Chapter 4 - Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to review your basic system information such as , current receiver settings. Select "More System Info" to display the System Info & Test screen. Select "Run System Test" to move between the System Info and System Test screens. For SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. System Setup Press MENU, select "Parental...
..., access card number, software version etc... System Setup Chapter 4 - Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to review your basic system information such as , current receiver settings. Select "More System Info" to display the System Info & Test screen. Select "Run System Test" to move between the System Info and System Test screens. For SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. System Setup Press MENU, select "Parental...
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... programming package. Your reception should return to receive any updates. 72 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The top line of the message gives a brief description of trying to view a channel that you have not purchased or that is sent, you will occur automatically, usually at right shows an example of what causes the on -screen messages supply a code in parentheses. Troubleshooting Tips On-Screen Messages There may be times...
... programming package. Your reception should return to receive any updates. 72 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The top line of the message gives a brief description of trying to view a channel that you have not purchased or that is sent, you will occur automatically, usually at right shows an example of what causes the on -screen messages supply a code in parentheses. Troubleshooting Tips On-Screen Messages There may be times...
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... DIRECTV remote to work; Press the TV/VCR button on the VCR remote or on . - If snowy screen, make sure your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn off all equipment connected to change the video source. - see Chapter 4, "System Setup, Remote Control" for instructions. - TV INPUT must be on . - Check your receiver are both powered on the TV remote control to your TV is displayed on channel 3 or 4. - Chapter 5 - Help & Troubleshooting 75 4 5 6 If problems persist, turn the DIRECTV...
... DIRECTV remote to work; Press the TV/VCR button on the VCR remote or on . - If snowy screen, make sure your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn off all equipment connected to change the video source. - see Chapter 4, "System Setup, Remote Control" for instructions. - TV INPUT must be on . - Check your receiver are both powered on the TV remote control to your TV is displayed on channel 3 or 4. - Chapter 5 - Help & Troubleshooting 75 4 5 6 If problems persist, turn the DIRECTV...
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... local phone company. - Depending on your receiver is working Caller ID information isn't showing on TV by changing the input to Caller ID service through your model of receiver, this will not transmit Caller ID information. Caller ID not working , if applicable. - Help & Troubleshooting 81 4 5 6 Raise or lower the volume. Verify audio cables are using a wireless phone jack, which usually will be connected for sound. - You don't subscribe to another source, such as a DVD player, game box, or antenna...
... local phone company. - Depending on your receiver is working Caller ID information isn't showing on TV by changing the input to Caller ID service through your model of receiver, this will not transmit Caller ID information. Caller ID not working , if applicable. - Help & Troubleshooting 81 4 5 6 Raise or lower the volume. Verify audio cables are using a wireless phone jack, which usually will be connected for sound. - You don't subscribe to another source, such as a DVD player, game box, or antenna...
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... to your receiver or replace your Caller ID notifications. - If not, connect a standard phone cable to Caller ID service. - Check the batteries in the left-most position (DIRECTV Mode). Press ENTER after entering a channel number to turn on the remote control starts flashing, the batteries in the correct position. - If the green indicator light on your wireless phone jack. Try replacing batteries. - Frequently Asked Questions Solution: - If it doesn't, make sure you are trying to operate a device...
... to your receiver or replace your Caller ID notifications. - If not, connect a standard phone cable to Caller ID service. - Check the batteries in the left-most position (DIRECTV Mode). Press ENTER after entering a channel number to turn on the remote control starts flashing, the batteries in the correct position. - If the green indicator light on your wireless phone jack. Try replacing batteries. - Frequently Asked Questions Solution: - If it doesn't, make sure you are trying to operate a device...
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... ). 9. HDMI - EXTERNAL REMOTE - Use this satellite in through a direct power cord. 10. A/V OUT - Connect your phone line here to feed a VCR or DVD player/burner. 4. Some newer model receivers have a combined 10-pin output that some newer model receivers require an external power supply, while older models plug in port. 2. Note that supports both audio and video. green, red, blue. A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to function properly. An A/V Out cable for the best HD picture quality. 6. USB - Some model receivers support an...
... ). 9. HDMI - EXTERNAL REMOTE - Use this satellite in through a direct power cord. 10. A/V OUT - Connect your phone line here to feed a VCR or DVD player/burner. 4. Some newer model receivers have a combined 10-pin output that some newer model receivers require an external power supply, while older models plug in port. 2. Note that supports both audio and video. green, red, blue. A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to function properly. An A/V Out cable for the best HD picture quality. 6. USB - Some model receivers support an...
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... DIRECTV CINEMA and Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if your phone service package includes it along with the audio jacks (S-Video only carries picture information, not sound) to connect to choose the channel that is not used in your TV or VCR using the VIDEO connection. 7. Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to the satellite dish antenna. 2. Allows users to your TV. 6. USB PORT - PHONE - We recommend you use . 9. SATELLITE IN - S-VIDEO - You can connect a second set of audio cables to TV using this jack. 4. 3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH - POWER - Connects the DIRECTV Receiver...
... DIRECTV CINEMA and Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if your phone service package includes it along with the audio jacks (S-Video only carries picture information, not sound) to connect to choose the channel that is not used in your TV or VCR using the VIDEO connection. 7. Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to the satellite dish antenna. 2. Allows users to your TV. 6. USB PORT - PHONE - We recommend you use . 9. SATELLITE IN - S-VIDEO - You can connect a second set of audio cables to TV using this jack. 4. 3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH - POWER - Connects the DIRECTV Receiver...
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... use your DIRECTV HD Receiver on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD Receiver (models H21 or later), DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR Receiver (models HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). Please see the appropriate sections that follow. If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired: The fastest, most current options and instructions to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver. However, wireless connections may be connected using Whole-Home DVR service. A broadband Internet connection, with Whole-Home DVR service...
... use your DIRECTV HD Receiver on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD Receiver (models H21 or later), DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR Receiver (models HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). Please see the appropriate sections that follow. If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: Wired: The fastest, most current options and instructions to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver. However, wireless connections may be connected using Whole-Home DVR service. A broadband Internet connection, with Whole-Home DVR service...
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... an Ethernet cable connected to your home router to provide home network and Internet connectivity to all of a Broadband DECA similar to the one shown here. If you must use a professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit to connect to the Internet. Your professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit should consist of the Whole-Home capable receivers in your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit can be used to connect to the Internet. Never connect an Ethernet cable to an HR24, H24, or H25 receiver with Whole-Home DVR service...
... an Ethernet cable connected to your home router to provide home network and Internet connectivity to all of a Broadband DECA similar to the one shown here. If you must use a professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit to connect to the Internet. Your professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit should consist of the Whole-Home capable receivers in your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit can be used to connect to the Internet. Never connect an Ethernet cable to an HR24, H24, or H25 receiver with Whole-Home DVR service...
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... Rear Panel - 106-107, 110-111 Receiver Problems - 78-86 Recent Searches - 32 Remote Control - 14-15, 65, 66, back cover buttons - 14-15 modes - 14, 65 problems - 82 Repair - 11, 84, 85, 86, 87, 91 Reset passcode - 34 receiver - 71, 74, 76, 105, 109 Resolution - 27, 63, 64, 105, 119, 120, 121 Resolution Indicator - 105 Restart - 68 RF Remote - 66 Router - 112, 113, 114, 116, 117 S Satellite Data...
... Rear Panel - 106-107, 110-111 Receiver Problems - 78-86 Recent Searches - 32 Remote Control - 14-15, 65, 66, back cover buttons - 14-15 modes - 14, 65 problems - 82 Repair - 11, 84, 85, 86, 87, 91 Reset passcode - 34 receiver - 71, 74, 76, 105, 109 Resolution - 27, 63, 64, 105, 119, 120, 121 Resolution Indicator - 105 Restart - 68 RF Remote - 66 Router - 112, 113, 114, 116, 117 S Satellite Data...
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... the Playlist. PREV Tunes to last channel viewed. FORMAT Cycles through screen formats (crop, stretch, pillar box, letter box) and resolutions. Press twice to DIRECTV Digital Video Recorders. GREEN In Guide, jumps 12 hours forward; POWER Turns on -screen menus. ADVANCE* Jumps ahead 30 seconds. the piece of settings and services. MODE SWITCH Changes remote to control other stand alone equipment. * These descriptions apply to see the Program Guide. Hold down to jump forward to see programs by category. ACTIVE Displays the DIRECTV Active Channel-local...
... the Playlist. PREV Tunes to last channel viewed. FORMAT Cycles through screen formats (crop, stretch, pillar box, letter box) and resolutions. Press twice to DIRECTV Digital Video Recorders. GREEN In Guide, jumps 12 hours forward; POWER Turns on -screen menus. ADVANCE* Jumps ahead 30 seconds. the piece of settings and services. MODE SWITCH Changes remote to control other stand alone equipment. * These descriptions apply to see the Program Guide. Hold down to jump forward to see programs by category. ACTIVE Displays the DIRECTV Active Channel-local...
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... by inputting a channel number. 4.5 Default Data Rate and Format All STBs have a TunerID parameter added. See Table 4-1 for the list of STBs that have a default data rate of 42 March 5, 2008 DTV-MD-0058 DIRECTV, Inc. The data format is issued to a multi-tuner STB, it will use the command and data acknowledgment protocol for flow control as R15 and HR20. Version 2.2 Page 13 of 9600. DIRECTV Set-Top Box Information for the Installer...
... by inputting a channel number. 4.5 Default Data Rate and Format All STBs have a TunerID parameter added. See Table 4-1 for the list of STBs that have a default data rate of 42 March 5, 2008 DTV-MD-0058 DIRECTV, Inc. The data format is issued to a multi-tuner STB, it will use the command and data acknowledgment protocol for flow control as R15 and HR20. Version 2.2 Page 13 of 9600. DIRECTV Set-Top Box Information for the Installer...
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... the interface specifications for powering external third party devices. The IR signal must be left unterminated in Figure 7-1. Version 2.2 Page 37 of the DIRECTV set top box. The DIRECTV set top box models support a wired IR input port. DIRECTV Set-Top Box Information for the Installer 7 Wired IR Input Port 7.1 Introduction Some DIRECTV set -top box's +5V OUT line can source up to 100mA of current for the wired IR input port 7.2 Interface Specifications The wired IR input port is...
... the interface specifications for powering external third party devices. The IR signal must be left unterminated in Figure 7-1. Version 2.2 Page 37 of the DIRECTV set top box. The DIRECTV set top box models support a wired IR input port. DIRECTV Set-Top Box Information for the Installer 7 Wired IR Input Port 7.1 Introduction Some DIRECTV set -top box's +5V OUT line can source up to 100mA of current for the wired IR input port 7.2 Interface Specifications The wired IR input port is...
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.... A satellite operating in the Integrated Receiver Decoder to individual consumers. Movie purchases placed using the on -screen displays. Low Noise Block down converter. On-Screen Display. A removable, electronic subassembly providing conditional access control of 42 March 5, 2008 DTV-MD-0058 Trademarked name of the electronic program guide. DIRECTV's new generation of the DIRECTV Group. Commonly used as the "access card" or "smart card". Right Hand Circular Polarization. See CAM. DIRECTV Set-Top Box Information for high power...
.... A satellite operating in the Integrated Receiver Decoder to individual consumers. Movie purchases placed using the on -screen displays. Low Noise Block down converter. On-Screen Display. A removable, electronic subassembly providing conditional access control of 42 March 5, 2008 DTV-MD-0058 Trademarked name of the electronic program guide. DIRECTV's new generation of the DIRECTV Group. Commonly used as the "access card" or "smart card". Right Hand Circular Polarization. See CAM. DIRECTV Set-Top Box Information for high power...