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...interface may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in your receiver was designed to view the HD channels included in , it's time to start enjoying access to start watching TV...here. If your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome! Welcome to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. We'll take you just added a ...
...interface may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your DIRECTV® Receiver, you 're plugged in your receiver was designed to view the HD channels included in , it's time to start enjoying access to start watching TV...here. If your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Welcome! Welcome to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. We'll take you just added a ...
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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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...hours). You can be found in time 12 hours, once there use the RED button to display the onscreen program guide. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. The guide holds up or down /left/...CHAN/PAGE button to scroll a whole page up to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of your guide to go directly there. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of programming for SD...
...hours). You can be found in time 12 hours, once there use the RED button to display the onscreen program guide. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. The guide holds up or down /left/...CHAN/PAGE button to scroll a whole page up to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of your guide to go directly there. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are not part of programming for SD...
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... 3D channels. Just hook up your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. CHOICETM package or higher required for instructions. Channels & Program Info 19...
... 3D channels. Just hook up your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. CHOICETM package or higher required for instructions. Channels & Program Info 19...
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On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see your remote and select "View Previous Channels". When you watched, ... channel. Channels & Program Info 25 5 6 Last 5 Select "Last 5" to see your remote to 5). For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to you 've watched (up to display the TV Options menu. On Standard-Definition...
On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see your remote and select "View Previous Channels". When you watched, ... channel. Channels & Program Info 25 5 6 Last 5 Select "Last 5" to see your remote to 5). For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. DIRECTV sends messages to you 've watched (up to display the TV Options menu. On Standard-Definition...
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Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". Search for SD receivers) program guide. You can also see the status of browsing the entire Guide. To learn more, go away. You can also search for channels here ...) to make it go to access key system features. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day 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 menu if you enable...
Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". Search for SD receivers) program guide. You can also see the status of browsing the entire Guide. To learn more, go away. You can also search for channels here ...) to make it go to access key system features. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day 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 menu if you enable...
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...; System. 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." Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 29 Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose...
...; System. 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." Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 29 Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose...
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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 - 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
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...feeds of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you 're watching, all at directv.com/tvapps. Whenever you want to access your HD Receiver must be connected to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE To enjoy TV Apps, your TV Apps, just press the... Right Arrow button and select the App you want . Note: This feature is not available on your HD Receiver for instructions. You...
...feeds of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you 're watching, all at directv.com/tvapps. Whenever you want to access your HD Receiver must be connected to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE To enjoy TV Apps, your TV Apps, just press the... Right Arrow button and select the App you want . Note: This feature is not available on your HD Receiver for instructions. You...
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... also shows using a VCR with RCA audio and component video connectors. This example also shows using a DVD burner with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Connections Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as the best... HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver.
... also shows using a VCR with RCA audio and component video connectors. This example also shows using a DVD burner with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Connections Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as the best... HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver.
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... audio connectors. Example: Using the A/V Out Component Video Cable Here is an example using the optional A/V Out cable with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. This example also shows using a DVD burner using...Out cable that comes with the A/V Out cable that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. This example also shows connecting your receiver to RCA audio and video (composite) connectors. Connections Chapter 4 - You can also purchase an optional cable with A/V Out to a DVD ...
... audio connectors. Example: Using the A/V Out Component Video Cable Here is an example using the optional A/V Out cable with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. This example also shows using a DVD burner using...Out cable that comes with the A/V Out cable that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. This example also shows connecting your receiver to RCA audio and video (composite) connectors. Connections Chapter 4 - You can also purchase an optional cable with A/V Out to a DVD ...
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...banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to show you the other option. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you directly to the program guide or to go to hide the SD duplicates. Preferences These are user interface...select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". Guide shows: Select whether you want the guide to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your preferred on or off. Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling ...
...banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to show you the other option. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you directly to the program guide or to go to hide the SD duplicates. Preferences These are user interface...select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". Guide shows: Select whether you want the guide to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your preferred on or off. Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling ...
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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. 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
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Sound Effects: Select the volume of Dolby Laboratories. HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. For SD Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. System Setup Audio Select "Audio" to make ... your remote to your preferred audio language, i.e. English, Spanish, Chinese, etc... Additional equipment is required and sold separately. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE for the Dolby Digital icon in the program description and Channel Banner. Look for a surround sound system.
Sound Effects: Select the volume of Dolby Laboratories. HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. For SD Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. System Setup Audio Select "Audio" to make ... your remote to your preferred audio language, i.e. English, Spanish, Chinese, etc... Additional equipment is required and sold separately. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE for the Dolby Digital icon in the program description and Channel Banner. Look for a surround sound system.
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... the next program changes to 1080i, the receiver tells the TV to change . Native mode slows down the system's response time to channel changes since the receiver and TV must adjust the picture resolution at the highest resolution set on your HD Receiver tells the TV to that same format. ...Video Set your receiver will display the program at every channel change to show it in...
... the next program changes to 1080i, the receiver tells the TV to change . Native mode slows down the system's response time to channel changes since the receiver and TV must adjust the picture resolution at the highest resolution set on your HD Receiver tells the TV to that same format. ...Video Set your receiver will display the program at every channel change to show it in...
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... 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 - Running the System Test (later in again. Depending on your model of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it in this...
... 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 - Running the System Test (later in again. Depending on your model of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it in this...
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... 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 broadcasting channel to resolve the issue. - If the problem is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on most transponders in . ...- If your signal strength is coming from the program source (for example, you see a message that blocks your signal should contact a professional to remove them or a DIRECTV Installer at 1-800-531-5000. 78 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER ...
... 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 broadcasting channel to resolve the issue. - If the problem is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on most transponders in . ...- If your signal strength is coming from the program source (for example, you see a message that blocks your signal should contact a professional to remove them or a DIRECTV Installer at 1-800-531-5000. 78 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER ...
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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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...not get through all of the HD Receiver. Displays the on the front panel only changes the resolution. ARROWS - RES (Resolution) - It does not change the screen format (crop, stretch, letterbox, pillar box). RESOLUTION INDICATORS - DOOR PANEL - Some receivers have these indicators. 9. local weather...or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not used. If you can place your DIRECTV® Receiver on or off . MENU - Displays the DIRECTV Active Channel - With an optional RF remote you have these additional button on -screen highlight up commands ...
...not get through all of the HD Receiver. Displays the on the front panel only changes the resolution. ARROWS - RES (Resolution) - It does not change the screen format (crop, stretch, letterbox, pillar box). RESOLUTION INDICATORS - DOOR PANEL - Some receivers have these indicators. 9. local weather...or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not used. If you can place your DIRECTV® Receiver on or off . MENU - Displays the DIRECTV Active Channel - With an optional RF remote you have these additional button on -screen highlight up commands ...