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Parental Controls 33 Favorite Channels 38 Manage Autotunes 39 To Do List 39 History 40 Purchases 40 Manual Autotunes 40 CHAPTER 3: EXTRAS 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...
Parental Controls 33 Favorite Channels 38 Manage Autotunes 39 To Do List 39 History 40 Purchases 40 Manual Autotunes 40 CHAPTER 3: EXTRAS 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...
System Manual
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Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; If this manual). • Place it . Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not place vases or other objects on top of the TV back panel rather than the DIRECTV® Access Card as practical. 11 Safety & Care • Ensure proper ventilation - Also...
Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; If this manual). • Place it . Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not place vases or other objects on top of the TV back panel rather than the DIRECTV® Access Card as practical. 11 Safety & Care • Ensure proper ventilation - Also...
System Manual
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...something should have been autotuned, but wasn't, check here to 12 days in advance. 40 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Manage Autotunes History Provides status information for all of the ...want to be a one-time or recurring autotune (i.e. You can schedule a manual autotune up a manual autotune based on channel, time and date. In this case, select "Manual Autotune" and enter all Pay Per View programs that were bought and, if... viewed, the date and time. Manual Autotunes There may be times when you want this to set up to look for ...
...something should have been autotuned, but wasn't, check here to 12 days in advance. 40 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Manage Autotunes History Provides status information for all of the ...want to be a one-time or recurring autotune (i.e. You can schedule a manual autotune up a manual autotune based on channel, time and date. In this case, select "Manual Autotune" and enter all Pay Per View programs that were bought and, if... viewed, the date and time. Manual Autotunes There may be times when you want this to set up to look for ...
System Manual
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... digital video and digital audio in one connector. (Not available on SD receivers.) S-Video provides good video, but does not provide audio. Several models of DIRECTV Receivers are found on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. (Not available on SD receivers.) RCA outputs provide good audio quality and are shown, given... you a variety of the possible connections between them and your receiver. You will need to the manuals for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR.
... digital video and digital audio in one connector. (Not available on SD receivers.) S-Video provides good video, but does not provide audio. Several models of DIRECTV Receivers are found on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. (Not available on SD receivers.) RCA outputs provide good audio quality and are shown, given... you a variety of the possible connections between them and your receiver. You will need to the manuals for the TV, the surround sound, and the DVD player/burner or VCR.
System Manual
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...receiver is on the remote to see if there are other scheduled autotunes. Possible Causes: - Check your TV owner's manual to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Check your To Do List to see the progress bar again. - If satellite data ... then "To Do list". - This may have been activated. May happen if your satellite dish isn't adjusted properly. DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to be normal. Solution: - Frequently Asked Questions Progress bar freezes while Acquiring...
...receiver is on the remote to see if there are other scheduled autotunes. Possible Causes: - Check your TV owner's manual to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Check your To Do List to see the progress bar again. - If satellite data ... then "To Do list". - This may have been activated. May happen if your satellite dish isn't adjusted properly. DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to be normal. Solution: - Frequently Asked Questions Progress bar freezes while Acquiring...
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...no sound. Problem with Picture You can also press MENU, press SELECT on the receiver or your surround sound system's manual for broadcast. - Try replacing the cables between your DIRECTV Receiver. You can see a picture from the left menu and follow the on the screen. Press the RESET button... and your TV and the receiver may not be connected properly, or there may be a problem with an external stereo or surround sound system. 80 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This may have changed on "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then select "System Setup." A setting (such as mute or...
...no sound. Problem with Picture You can also press MENU, press SELECT on the receiver or your surround sound system's manual for broadcast. - Try replacing the cables between your DIRECTV Receiver. You can see a picture from the left menu and follow the on the screen. Press the RESET button... and your TV and the receiver may not be connected properly, or there may be a problem with an external stereo or surround sound system. 80 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This may have changed on "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then select "System Setup." A setting (such as mute or...
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... 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is too wide to fill your set. 121 See your TV's owner's manual for information on the best color for your screen, so gray or black bars are not. S-Video and RCA outputs display all resolutions as 480i...
... 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is too wide to fill your set. 121 See your TV's owner's manual for information on the best color for your screen, so gray or black bars are not. S-Video and RCA outputs display all resolutions as 480i...
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... shrunk until it's wide enough to fill the screen, so gray or black bars are a little stretched to fit the screen. See your TV's owner's manual for your TV. Your choices here include: - Appendix 3: About High-Definition 16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the...
... shrunk until it's wide enough to fill the screen, so gray or black bars are a little stretched to fit the screen. See your TV's owner's manual for your TV. Your choices here include: - Appendix 3: About High-Definition 16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the...
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..., Appendix 3 Help - 29, 70 Help Topics - 29 History - 40 I M Main Menu - 15, 28-29, 105, 109 Manage Autotunes - 20, 28, 36, 39-40 Manual Autotune - 40 Messages - 25, 29, 33, 34, 48, 72 Mini-guide - 22 MODE Switch - 14, 52, 65, 73, 76, 82, back cover Model Number - ...back cover Installation - 52-58 Interactive Channels - 21 K Keyword Search - 32 N Navigation Buttons - 15 Network - 54, 59, 66, Appendix 2 News Mix Channels - 20 126 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE O Other Ratings - 35 P Parental Controls - 27, 33 adult channels - 36 channel blocks - 36 hours (viewing) - 37 locking - 33 passcode...
..., Appendix 3 Help - 29, 70 Help Topics - 29 History - 40 I M Main Menu - 15, 28-29, 105, 109 Manage Autotunes - 20, 28, 36, 39-40 Manual Autotune - 40 Messages - 25, 29, 33, 34, 48, 72 Mini-guide - 22 MODE Switch - 14, 52, 65, 73, 76, 82, back cover Model Number - ...back cover Installation - 52-58 Interactive Channels - 21 K Keyword Search - 32 N Navigation Buttons - 15 Network - 54, 59, 66, Appendix 2 News Mix Channels - 20 126 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE O Other Ratings - 35 P Parental Controls - 27, 33 adult channels - 36 channel blocks - 36 hours (viewing) - 37 locking - 33 passcode...
User Guide
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... cover (or back). If this manual). • Place it on the DIRECTV® Receiver must be exposed to qualified service personnel. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be installed next to the power point which can be placed on top of the DIRECTV® Receiver. TIP: We highly...to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself). • Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which , ...
... cover (or back). If this manual). • Place it on the DIRECTV® Receiver must be exposed to qualified service personnel. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be installed next to the power point which can be placed on top of the DIRECTV® Receiver. TIP: We highly...to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself). • Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which , ...
User Guide
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... (for example, every Tuesday), channel, day and date, start time and duration. You can view up a manual autotune based on DIRECTV at any given time. To exit the DIRECTV Active channel, just enter a channel number or press the CHAN UP/DOWN key." Because it is an interactive channel...the ACTIVE key on demand, press ACTIVE and select the "Weather" option. DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE EXTRAS Manual Autotunes There may take a few moments to load. For local weather on your local ZIP code. DIRECTV ACTIVE CHANNEL Press MENU, select "Extras", then "Active" to enter your ...
... (for example, every Tuesday), channel, day and date, start time and duration. You can view up a manual autotune based on DIRECTV at any given time. To exit the DIRECTV Active channel, just enter a channel number or press the CHAN UP/DOWN key." Because it is an interactive channel...the ACTIVE key on demand, press ACTIVE and select the "Weather" option. DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE EXTRAS Manual Autotunes There may take a few moments to load. For local weather on your local ZIP code. DIRECTV ACTIVE CHANNEL Press MENU, select "Extras", then "Active" to enter your ...
User Guide
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...the remote to a different channel without a remote control command. CHAPTER 5 - Possible Causes: This may be acquired. May happen if your TV owner's manual to tune the show as requested. After five minutes, the screen saver will display. While the "Acquiring Guide Data" or "Acquiring Data From Satellite" ... Why does my Progress Bar freeze while acquiring guide data / data from satellite? Check your satellite dish isn't adjusted properly. Why does my DIRECTV® Receiver turn off the TV's timer. 59 Solution: Check your To Do List to begin, so the receiver is on or change ...
...the remote to a different channel without a remote control command. CHAPTER 5 - Possible Causes: This may be acquired. May happen if your TV owner's manual to tune the show as requested. After five minutes, the screen saver will display. While the "Acquiring Guide Data" or "Acquiring Data From Satellite" ... Why does my Progress Bar freeze while acquiring guide data / data from satellite? Check your satellite dish isn't adjusted properly. Why does my DIRECTV® Receiver turn off the TV's timer. 59 Solution: Check your To Do List to begin, so the receiver is on or change ...
User Guide
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... with Picture? You can also press MENU, select "Settings & Help," then "Settings." The cables between your surround sound system and your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is there no sound. Why is no Audio with an external stereo or surround sound system. 65 TROUBLESHOOTING & .... The audio track does not match the lip movements on the receiver or your DIRECTV® Receiver. Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on your surround sound system's manual for assistance. You can see a picture from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions....
... with Picture? You can also press MENU, select "Settings & Help," then "Settings." The cables between your surround sound system and your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is there no sound. Why is no Audio with an external stereo or surround sound system. 65 TROUBLESHOOTING & .... The audio track does not match the lip movements on the receiver or your DIRECTV® Receiver. Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on your surround sound system's manual for assistance. You can see a picture from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions....
User Guide
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... models of the possible connections between them and your receiver. Digital Audio Coax provides high quality digital audio and is impossible to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Refer to the manuals for that has a digital audio optical connector as the best audio input, connecting to fully describe all of... DIRECTV Receivers are found on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. This example also shows using the supported video and audio connections for ...
... models of the possible connections between them and your receiver. Digital Audio Coax provides high quality digital audio and is impossible to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Refer to the manuals for that has a digital audio optical connector as the best audio input, connecting to fully describe all of... DIRECTV Receivers are found on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. This example also shows using the supported video and audio connections for ...
User Guide
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...as mentioned above. [USB devices are not supported by the DIRECTV HD Receiver] A wireless router (in the user's manual that uses an Ethernet port to connect to a media device, preferably the DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit - Ethernet cable plugs into Receiver Plug your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Wireless, follow connection instructions found in place ... the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the wireless adapter. Step 1: Connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the wireless adapter Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your...
...as mentioned above. [USB devices are not supported by the DIRECTV HD Receiver] A wireless router (in the user's manual that uses an Ethernet port to connect to a media device, preferably the DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit - Ethernet cable plugs into Receiver Plug your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Wireless, follow connection instructions found in place ... the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the wireless adapter. Step 1: Connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the wireless adapter Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your...
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... showing a wide screen program, the program is a 4:3 format TV or monitor, your screen, so gray or black bars are stretched to fit on your set. DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 5: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION WIDE-SCREEN VS. If your display is too wide to compensate. Your entire screen will be... 4:3 screen. To alleviate this, choose: Letterbox: With this format, the 16:9 image is no longer tall enough to fill the screen. See your TV's owner's manual for information on the best color for your TV.
... showing a wide screen program, the program is a 4:3 format TV or monitor, your screen, so gray or black bars are stretched to fit on your set. DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 5: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION WIDE-SCREEN VS. If your display is too wide to compensate. Your entire screen will be... 4:3 screen. To alleviate this, choose: Letterbox: With this format, the 16:9 image is no longer tall enough to fill the screen. See your TV's owner's manual for information on the best color for your TV.
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... adding bars to the sides, the 4:3 program image is stretched horizontally until the entire height of a 4:3 frame, keeping the 4:3 ratio intact. See your TV's owner's manual for information on your set. Your choices here include: Pillar Box: Here the 4:3 image is shrunk until it's wide enough to fill the screen, so...
... adding bars to the sides, the 4:3 program image is stretched horizontally until the entire height of a 4:3 frame, keeping the 4:3 ratio intact. See your TV's owner's manual for information on your set. Your choices here include: Pillar Box: Here the 4:3 image is shrunk until it's wide enough to fill the screen, so...