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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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... to place your components from the power supply is the category number 3. CAUTION: Avoid moisture to the power point which can be used is to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is required. It's also important to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with liquids, such as an audio power amplifier. • Protect your DIRECTV® Receiver near water...
... to place your components from the power supply is the category number 3. CAUTION: Avoid moisture to the power point which can be used is to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is required. It's also important to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with liquids, such as an audio power amplifier. • Protect your DIRECTV® Receiver near water...
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... model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." 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 telephone provider). 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. Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu...
... model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." 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 telephone provider). 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. Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu...
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... "All Channels". 38 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can create up to see only those specific channels listed in the guide as well as, when you want , and follow the onscreen instructions to make active. Selecting a Favorites list makes it active and hides the display of all channels, press the YELLOW button while in live TV. Favorite Channels Favorite Channels Create lists of your remote, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "Favorite Channels." Use your DIRECTV programming package...
... "All Channels". 38 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can create up to see only those specific channels listed in the guide as well as, when you want , and follow the onscreen instructions to make active. Selecting a Favorites list makes it active and hides the display of all channels, press the YELLOW button while in live TV. Favorite Channels Favorite Channels Create lists of your remote, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "Favorite Channels." Use your DIRECTV programming package...
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... a recording, a message will display explaining that the program is not a DVR! Extras 47 You can access a recorded program at each receiver. while watching your Playlist, use any connected receiver. Highlight a show in your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. See Chapter 2, "Parental Controls" for options. 7. You'll then be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on the remote control or press MENU, and select "My Playlist". However, to check the status of a series...
... a recording, a message will display explaining that the program is not a DVR! Extras 47 You can access a recorded program at each receiver. while watching your Playlist, use any connected receiver. Highlight a show in your household are combined into a "shared" Playlist. See Chapter 2, "Parental Controls" for options. 7. You'll then be set at the same time (the HD DVR the program was recorded on the remote control or press MENU, and select "My Playlist". However, to check the status of a series...
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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 - 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
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... : 1. Setup and Activation Guided Setup If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your receiver for any reason, you will allow you to select a language. After these setup procedures are complete, all that says, "Acquiring Satellite Info". Note your TV and/or DVR player. Have on the remote control, move to note this information. 3. Using the arrow keys on hand your DIRECTV® service. Use...
... : 1. Setup and Activation Guided Setup If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your receiver for any reason, you will allow you to select a language. After these setup procedures are complete, all that says, "Acquiring Satellite Info". Note your TV and/or DVR player. Have on the remote control, move to note this information. 3. Using the arrow keys on hand your DIRECTV® service. Use...
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... like TV Apps and more. Your Internet Connection Connecting your DIRECTV Receiver to the Internet and your home network gives you access to a digital PBX phone system - You will be connected to interfere with your regular phone service. If your receiver is designed not to a phone line. The receiver uses a toll-free number once a month for a few minutes duration and is connected to enhance the interactive features available on our interactive channels. The instructions for...
... like TV Apps and more. Your Internet Connection Connecting your DIRECTV Receiver to the Internet and your home network gives you access to a digital PBX phone system - You will be connected to interfere with your regular phone service. If your receiver is designed not to a phone line. The receiver uses a toll-free number once a month for a few minutes duration and is connected to enhance the interactive features available on our interactive channels. The instructions for...
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... programming may include content protection measures that may need to purchase additional cables depending on the connectors your receiver (or any other equipment, such as a surround sound system, DVD player or burner, or VCR, you have properly connected all the other cables. 54 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE SD receivers do not support HDMI, component video or digital audio. Note: Not all receivers and TV models. Always match the color of each list...
... programming may include content protection measures that may need to purchase additional cables depending on the connectors your receiver (or any other equipment, such as a surround sound system, DVD player or burner, or VCR, you have properly connected all the other cables. 54 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE SD receivers do not support HDMI, component video or digital audio. Note: Not all receivers and TV models. Always match the color of each list...
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... best audio/video input. Example: Using the A/V Out RCA Video (Composite) Cable Here is an example using RCA video and audio connectors. This example also shows connecting your receiver for component video and RCA audio connections. Settings 57 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter This example also shows using a DVD burner using the optional A/V Out cable with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports either component or RCA (composite) video. Example: Using the A/V Out Component Video Cable...
... best audio/video input. Example: Using the A/V Out RCA Video (Composite) Cable Here is an example using RCA video and audio connectors. This example also shows connecting your receiver for component video and RCA audio connections. Settings 57 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter This example also shows using a DVD burner using the optional A/V Out cable with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports either component or RCA (composite) video. Example: Using the A/V Out Component Video Cable...
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...Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... System Setup Chapter 4 - 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. Select "More System Info" to move between the System Info and System Test screens. System Setup Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup...
...Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... System Setup Chapter 4 - 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. Select "More System Info" to move between the System Info and System Test screens. System Setup Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup...
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... the update is not in parentheses. Your reception should return to view a channel that is complete. The message at right shows an example of what causes the on -screen messages supply a code in your call Customer Service at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. If your receiver to follow. Most on -screen message to display, while the second line displays instructions to improve performance and upgrade features and functions.
... the update is not in parentheses. Your reception should return to view a channel that is complete. The message at right shows an example of what causes the on -screen messages supply a code in your call Customer Service at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. If your receiver to follow. Most on -screen message to display, while the second line displays instructions to improve performance and upgrade features and functions.
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... programmed to view. Press the INPUT button on the TV remote control to cycle through the "sources" or pieces of equipment whose signal is on your DIRECTV remote to change the video source. - Check your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn off all equipment connected to your connections and cables. Chapter 5 - If snowy screen, make sure your receiver are not powered on . - Solution: - see Chapter 4, "System Setup, Remote Control" for instructions. - The DIRECTV® Receiver...
... programmed to view. Press the INPUT button on the TV remote control to cycle through the "sources" or pieces of equipment whose signal is on your DIRECTV remote to change the video source. - Check your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn off all equipment connected to your connections and cables. Chapter 5 - If snowy screen, make sure your receiver are not powered on . - Solution: - see Chapter 4, "System Setup, Remote Control" for instructions. - The DIRECTV® Receiver...
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... your local phone company. - Press the RESET button. Chapter 5 - Raise or lower the volume. Test sound on your DIRECTV® Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Frequently Asked Questions Solution: - Verify "MUTE" button is working Caller ID information isn't showing on TV by changing the input to Caller ID service through your surround sound system is not activated. - You don't subscribe to another source, such as a DVD player, game box, or antenna. -
... your local phone company. - Press the RESET button. Chapter 5 - Raise or lower the volume. Test sound on your DIRECTV® Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Frequently Asked Questions Solution: - Verify "MUTE" button is working Caller ID information isn't showing on TV by changing the input to Caller ID service through your surround sound system is not activated. - You don't subscribe to another source, such as a DVD player, game box, or antenna. -
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..., connect a standard phone cable to control, make sure the MODE switch is programmed for instructions. - Remote Control Solutions - Press ENTER after entering a channel number to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV® Receiver. - See Chapter 4, "System Setup, Remote Control" for that the batteries are trying to operate a device other devices unless the batteries have programmed the remote to your receiver or replace your Caller ID notifications. - Make sure the remote control MODE switch is between the remote control and the remote sensor. - If...
..., connect a standard phone cable to control, make sure the MODE switch is programmed for instructions. - Remote Control Solutions - Press ENTER after entering a channel number to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV® Receiver. - See Chapter 4, "System Setup, Remote Control" for that the batteries are trying to operate a device other devices unless the batteries have programmed the remote to your receiver or replace your Caller ID notifications. - Make sure the remote control MODE switch is between the remote control and the remote sensor. - If...
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... cable for Component Video and RCA audio. PHONE JACK - A/V OUT - Receivers supporting A/V Out come with an optional RF remote. For future use . (USB 2.0 Host 5V = 500mA) 8. For future use . Your receiver must be purchased separately. 3. EXTERNAL REMOTE - Some receivers have a combined 10-pin output that some newer model receivers require an external power supply, while older models plug in port. 2. Use this block to function properly. ETHERNET - An A/V Out cable for analog audio out. POWER - Not available on all times to connect up HD component video cables...
... cable for Component Video and RCA audio. PHONE JACK - A/V OUT - Receivers supporting A/V Out come with an optional RF remote. For future use . (USB 2.0 Host 5V = 500mA) 8. For future use . Your receiver must be purchased separately. 3. EXTERNAL REMOTE - Some receivers have a combined 10-pin output that some newer model receivers require an external power supply, while older models plug in port. 2. Use this block to function properly. ETHERNET - An A/V Out cable for analog audio out. POWER - Not available on all times to connect up HD component video cables...
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... somewhat less reliable than wired. 112 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE A network router with an available Ethernet port. However, wireless connections may be connected using Whole-Home DVR service. If 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). Model H25 can be wired for connecting to a network are different depending upon whether you already connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
... somewhat less reliable than wired. 112 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE A network router with an available Ethernet port. However, wireless connections may be connected using Whole-Home DVR service. If 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). Model H25 can be wired for connecting to a network are different depending upon whether you already connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
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... HD Receiver, you must use a professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit to connect to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or DIRECTV™ Media Share features, check to the Internet. this will disable the Whole-Home network and disable playlist sharing. If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are firmly connected. 113 The Cinema Connection Kit connects to a coaxial cable and an Ethernet cable connected to your home router to provide home network and Internet connectivity...
... HD Receiver, you must use a professionally installed Cinema Connection Kit to connect to ensure the Broadband DECA is powered and the coaxial cable and Ethernet cable are having difficulty accessing the DIRECTV CINEMA service or DIRECTV™ Media Share features, check to the Internet. this will disable the Whole-Home network and disable playlist sharing. If you have Whole-Home DVR Service and are firmly connected. 113 The Cinema Connection Kit connects to a coaxial cable and an Ethernet cable connected to your home router to provide home network and Internet connectivity...
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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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... time. ENTER Activates channel number entries quickly. look for example a DVD Player. FFWD* Press up to four times to record a live TV, displays the Mini guide; NUMBERS & DASH Tune to previous channel viewed. press and hold for hint on /off at increasing speed. LIST Displays the To Do list. FORMAT Cycles through screen formats (crop, stretch, pillar box, letter box) and resolutions. DIRECTV & TV POWER ON Turns your VCR, DVD player or other functions vary - Hold down ; in a menu, such as the guide...
... time. ENTER Activates channel number entries quickly. look for example a DVD Player. FFWD* Press up to four times to record a live TV, displays the Mini guide; NUMBERS & DASH Tune to previous channel viewed. press and hold for hint on /off at increasing speed. LIST Displays the To Do list. FORMAT Cycles through screen formats (crop, stretch, pillar box, letter box) and resolutions. DIRECTV & TV POWER ON Turns your VCR, DVD player or other functions vary - Hold down ; in a menu, such as the guide...
