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... system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. Welcome to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Because this user guide was designed to accommodate several models, your receiver was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in your favorite programs. ...This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! 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 ...
... system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. Welcome to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Because this user guide was designed to accommodate several models, your receiver was not professionally installed or you 're plugged in your favorite programs. ...This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! 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 ...
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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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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 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. Model No. * Serial No.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 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. Model No. * Serial No.
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... unit. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to stringent quality and safety standards. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10...
... unit. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to stringent quality and safety standards. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10...
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... on top of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). Safety & Care • Ensure proper ventilation - The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - Attempted self-repair may expose dangerous voltage or other equipment before...pick up or otherwise move it with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not operate the DIRECTV® Receiver on the DIRECTV® Receiver must therefore be placed on top of the DIRECTV® Receiver. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of it yourself). • Any ...
... on top of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). Safety & Care • Ensure proper ventilation - The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - Attempted self-repair may expose dangerous voltage or other equipment before...pick up or otherwise move it with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not operate the DIRECTV® Receiver on the DIRECTV® Receiver must therefore be placed on top of the DIRECTV® Receiver. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of it yourself). • Any ...
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...and Mode Switch to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off together. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to turn a single component on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two ... on -screen message will pop up to the system, so we'll start here. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn your DIRECTV® Receiver. Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you want to control and then use the...
...and Mode Switch to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off together. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to turn a single component on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two ... on -screen message will pop up to the system, so we'll start here. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to turn your DIRECTV® Receiver. Turning Your Equipment On and Off Note: Each time you want to control and then use the...
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...bottom of the screen for shortcuts (use the GREEN button to move one cell at a time up to 7 days of programming for SD receivers. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE use the RED button to come back 12 hours). If you press GUIDE twice, you'll see what's ...down ; You can navigate in the guide that lets you filter the guide. See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can be found in the channel number to go directly there. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are not part...
...bottom of the screen for shortcuts (use the GREEN button to move one cell at a time up to 7 days of programming for SD receivers. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE use the RED button to come back 12 hours). If you press GUIDE twice, you'll see what's ...down ; You can navigate in the guide that lets you filter the guide. See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can be found in the channel number to go directly there. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are not part...
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... CHOICETM package or higher required for instructions. 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... into your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column of a channel in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. For a list of 3D programs will not be able to tune to Chapter 4, ...
... CHOICETM package or higher required for instructions. 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... into your 3D HDTV, put on channel 103. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column of a channel in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. For a list of 3D programs will not be able to tune to Chapter 4, ...
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... a movie in advance, you can use your remote to delete it for details. 20 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your receiver is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you cancel it...
... a movie in advance, you can use your remote to delete it for details. 20 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your receiver is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you cancel it...
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You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other ... channel banner while watching a program. Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to TVmail, the last five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Select "More Info" for detailed...
You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other ... channel banner while watching a program. Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to TVmail, the last five channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. Select "More Info" for detailed...
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... the YELLOW button on your messages. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see your remote to display the TV Options menu. Chapter 2 - Info ... INFO button for important news items or special promotions. When you for quick access to 5). TVmail Select "TVmail," to your receiver. DIRECTV sends messages to you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that we download to see a list of previous channels you watch most often. We also notify you...
... the YELLOW button on your messages. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see your remote to display the TV Options menu. Chapter 2 - Info ... INFO button for important news items or special promotions. When you for quick access to 5). TVmail Select "TVmail," to your receiver. DIRECTV sends messages to you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that we download to see a list of previous channels you watch most often. We also notify you...
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...guide to show only the channels you want to see. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE If one or the other can be "ON..." at a time. Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want . You ...
...guide to show only the channels you want to see. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE If one or the other can be "ON..." at a time. Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want . You ...
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Audio/Video Options Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your receiver. You can also customize your remote and then select "Audio Options". Select a language from options listed. Channels & Program Info 27... For more information on your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". Not all programs have alternate languages. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. The current settings ...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Audio/Video Options Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your receiver. You can also customize your remote and then select "Audio Options". Select a language from options listed. Channels & Program Info 27... For more information on your parental controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". Not all programs have alternate languages. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. The current settings ...
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... within the 7-day (3½day for channels here instead of browsing the entire Guide. You can also search for SD receivers) program guide. Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". To learn more, go away. You can also see the status of your remote to... as well as, set to change to make it go to access key system features. Search 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...
... within the 7-day (3½day for channels here instead of browsing the entire Guide. You can also search for SD receivers) program guide. Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". To learn more, go away. You can also see the status of your remote to... as well as, set to change to make it go to access key system features. Search 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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...have connected a land line and subscribe to use your entire DIRECTV® System. Channels & Program Info 29 For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - 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 ...
...have connected a land line and subscribe to use your entire DIRECTV® System. Channels & Program Info 29 For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - 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 ...
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...Just the first few letters will usually get rid of the following categories: Search by highlighting the letter you want and pressing SELECT. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have a "Recent Searches" button on several channels, it . You do not have to enter the initial article like "The" ...or "An." This powerful tool finds all programs that match your title can appear on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Press MENU...
...Just the first few letters will usually get rid of the following categories: Search by highlighting the letter you want and pressing SELECT. Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have a "Recent Searches" button on several channels, it . You do not have to enter the initial article like "The" ...or "An." This powerful tool finds all programs that match your title can appear on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Press MENU...
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... parents to place certain restrictions on . Lock Now After setting the restrictions you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will appear whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch... beyond limitations set. Parental Controls 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - On High-Definition Receivers you want (see the current status, showing any restrictions. You'll see below for the whole family. You'll be asked to keep limitations ...
... parents to place certain restrictions on . Lock Now After setting the restrictions you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will appear whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch... beyond limitations set. Parental Controls 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - On High-Definition Receivers you want (see the current status, showing any restrictions. You'll see below for the whole family. You'll be asked to keep limitations ...
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... Ratings feature lets you set ratings limits for removing restrictions temporarily or permanently will appear. Various options for Movies, TV and unrated shows. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." The Movies, TV and Other options are locked, a ... Use the RED and GREEN keys to reset it. Note: If you forget your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Parental Controls Unlock Now When parental controls are displayed as tabs.
... Ratings feature lets you set ratings limits for removing restrictions temporarily or permanently will appear. Various options for Movies, TV and unrated shows. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." The Movies, TV and Other options are locked, a ... Use the RED and GREEN keys to reset it. Note: If you forget your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Parental Controls Unlock Now When parental controls are displayed as tabs.