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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...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
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...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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...must therefore be installed next to the sides of the TV back panel rather than the DIRECTV® Access Card as detailed in this manual). • Place it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other equipment before you want to a qualified service person when repair is ...used near anything WET or HOT! No user-serviceable parts inside. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be placed on the front panel of your DIRECTV® Receiver before moving it on the marking label or in this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by connecting all cable plugs firmly...
...must therefore be installed next to the sides of the TV back panel rather than the DIRECTV® Access Card as detailed in this manual). • Place it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other equipment before you want to a qualified service person when repair is ...used near anything WET or HOT! No user-serviceable parts inside. The DIRECTV® Receiver should be placed on the front panel of your DIRECTV® Receiver before moving it on the marking label or in this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by connecting all cable plugs firmly...
System Manual
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... Component Video and RCA audio output in a single, custom cable. (Not available on SD receivers.) Component Video Output (YPbPr) provides high-quality video, but does not provide audio. Several models of DIRECTV Receivers are shown, given you a variety of connection options to each make and model. Settings 55...or RCA audio connectors. (Not all of how your TV and other equipment. You will need to the manuals for one connector. (Not available on SD receivers.) Digital Audio Optical provides excellent quality digital audio and is often used on newer surround sound and DVD equipment...
... Component Video and RCA audio output in a single, custom cable. (Not available on SD receivers.) Component Video Output (YPbPr) provides high-quality video, but does not provide audio. Several models of DIRECTV Receivers are shown, given you a variety of connection options to each make and model. Settings 55...or RCA audio connectors. (Not all of how your TV and other equipment. You will need to the manuals for one connector. (Not available on SD receivers.) Digital Audio Optical provides excellent quality digital audio and is often used on newer surround sound and DVD equipment...
System Manual
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... if your To Do List to see the progress bar again. - Your TV's timer may have been activated. Check your TV owner's manual to a different channel without a remote control command. After five minutes, the screen saver will display. If satellite data acquisition still does not...the access panel door on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Possible Causes: - Possible Causes: - DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to be normal....
... if your To Do List to see the progress bar again. - Your TV's timer may have been activated. Check your TV owner's manual to a different channel without a remote control command. After five minutes, the screen saver will display. If satellite data acquisition still does not...the access panel door on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Possible Causes: - Possible Causes: - DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to be normal....
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... of sync The audio track does not match the lip movements on the screen. Possible Causes: - This may have changed on your DIRECTV® Receiver. A setting (such as mute or volume) may re-sync the audio. - Possible Causes: - Problem with how the program was... Try replacing the cables between your surround sound system's manual for broadcast. - No Audio with an external stereo or surround sound system. 80 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver. Refer to DIRECTV for assistance. - You can see a picture from the...
... of sync The audio track does not match the lip movements on the screen. Possible Causes: - This may have changed on your DIRECTV® Receiver. A setting (such as mute or volume) may re-sync the audio. - Possible Causes: - Problem with how the program was... Try replacing the cables between your surround sound system's manual for broadcast. - No Audio with an external stereo or surround sound system. 80 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver. Refer to DIRECTV for assistance. - You can see a picture from the...
User Guide
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...coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to operate the equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV® Receiver and always move it with liquids, such as vases, shall be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - never attempt to qualified..., do not expose this manual). • Place it on a flat, hard surface - CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the TV back panel rather than the DIRECTV® Access Card as practical. 7 the vent slots on the DIRECTV® Receiver must be placed on the receiver. Refer to dripping or ...
...coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to operate the equipment. • Do not drop your DIRECTV® Receiver and always move it with liquids, such as vases, shall be easily accessible. • CAUTION: Electric Shock - never attempt to qualified..., do not expose this manual). • Place it on a flat, hard surface - CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the TV back panel rather than the DIRECTV® Access Card as practical. 7 the vent slots on the DIRECTV® Receiver must be placed on the receiver. Refer to dripping or ...
User Guide
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...CHAN UP/DOWN key." Because it is an interactive channel, the DIRECTV Active screen may be times when you want this feature, you will have to enter your remote. You can schedule a manual autotune up to load. DIRECTV ACTIVE CHANNEL Press MENU, select "Extras", then "Active" to... access the DIRECTV Active™ Channel or simply press the ACTIVE key on channel, time and date. DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE EXTRAS Manual Autotunes There may take a few...
...CHAN UP/DOWN key." Because it is an interactive channel, the DIRECTV Active screen may be times when you want this feature, you will have to enter your remote. You can schedule a manual autotune up to load. DIRECTV ACTIVE CHANNEL Press MENU, select "Extras", then "Active" to... access the DIRECTV Active™ Channel or simply press the ACTIVE key on channel, time and date. DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE EXTRAS Manual Autotunes There may take a few...
User Guide
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...To Do List to see the progress bar again. Possible Causes: This may be about to begin, so the receiver is on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to tune the show as requested. Solution: If satellite data acquisition still does not...CHAPTER 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why does my Progress Bar freeze while acquiring guide data / data from satellite? Why does my DIRECTV® Receiver turn off the TV's timer. 59 Check your TV owner's manual to turn on the remote to a different channel without a remote control command.
...To Do List to see the progress bar again. Possible Causes: This may be about to begin, so the receiver is on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to tune the show as requested. Solution: If satellite data acquisition still does not...CHAPTER 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why does my Progress Bar freeze while acquiring guide data / data from satellite? Why does my DIRECTV® Receiver turn off the TV's timer. 59 Check your TV owner's manual to turn on the remote to a different channel without a remote control command.
User Guide
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... FAQS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why are my video and audio are out of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Refer to live programming. If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver. This may have changed on the front of sync? Press the RESET button ...DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is there no sound. You can see a picture from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions. Solution: Change the channel on the screen. Possible Causes: A setting (such as mute or volume) may re-sync the audio. Select the "Reset" item from your surround sound system's manual...
... FAQS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why are my video and audio are out of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Refer to live programming. If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver. This may have changed on the front of sync? Press the RESET button ...DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is there no sound. You can see a picture from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions. Solution: Change the channel on the screen. Possible Causes: A setting (such as mute or volume) may re-sync the audio. Select the "Reset" item from your surround sound system's manual...
User Guide
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... with HDMI Connector Here is also found on older auxiliary equipment. Refer to the manuals for one connector. The following images show examples of the possible connections between them and your receiver. Example: TV with RCA audio and component video connectors. 91 APPENDICES This example ...also shows using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Audio Connections HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface] provides the best digital video and audio in one video and two audio channels....
... with HDMI Connector Here is also found on older auxiliary equipment. Refer to the manuals for one connector. The following images show examples of the possible connections between them and your receiver. Example: TV with RCA audio and component video connectors. 91 APPENDICES This example ...also shows using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Audio Connections HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface] provides the best digital video and audio in one video and two audio channels....
User Guide
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... Connection Kit - Wireless, as mentioned above. [USB devices are not supported by the DIRECTV HD Receiver] A wireless router (in the user's manual that came with the Network Requirements at the beginning of a regular router). Wireless, follow connection instructions found in place of Appendix 2 your will need: A wireless ...
... Connection Kit - Wireless, as mentioned above. [USB devices are not supported by the DIRECTV HD Receiver] A wireless router (in the user's manual that came with the Network Requirements at the beginning of a regular router). Wireless, follow connection instructions found in place of Appendix 2 your will need: A wireless ...
User Guide
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... shrunk until it fits the 4:3 screen. Stretch: In the Stretch setting, instead of adding bars to compensate. See your TV's owner's manual for information on the screen. DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 5: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION WIDE-SCREEN VS. Since the aspect ratio of the 16:9 frame so it 's tall enough to...
... shrunk until it fits the 4:3 screen. Stretch: In the Stretch setting, instead of adding bars to compensate. See your TV's owner's manual for information on the screen. DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 5: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION WIDE-SCREEN VS. Since the aspect ratio of the 16:9 frame so it 's tall enough to...
User Guide
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..., 89 Q QuickTune - 32 R Ratings - 48-49 RCA connectors - 93, 98 Rear Panel - 97-98 Reauthorize Receiver - 56 Receiver Problems - 59, 61, 62 Recent Searches - 23 Remote Control - 10-11, 44, back cover buttons - 10-11..., back cover modes - 10 problems - 67 Repair - 70-72, 76 Reset - 46 passcode - 47 receiver - 46, 56 Resolution - 22, 40-42, 60, 61, 67, 68, 96, Appendix 5 Resolution Indicator - 96 ...Channels - 14 Lock (Parental Controls) - 22, 47 M Main Menu - 11, 23-24, 96 Manage Autotunes - 26-28 Manual Autotune - 28 Messages - 20, 24, 26, 57, 63, 67, 88, 96, 106, back cover Mini Guide - 18...
..., 89 Q QuickTune - 32 R Ratings - 48-49 RCA connectors - 93, 98 Rear Panel - 97-98 Reauthorize Receiver - 56 Receiver Problems - 59, 61, 62 Recent Searches - 23 Remote Control - 10-11, 44, back cover buttons - 10-11..., back cover modes - 10 problems - 67 Repair - 70-72, 76 Reset - 46 passcode - 47 receiver - 46, 56 Resolution - 22, 40-42, 60, 61, 67, 68, 96, Appendix 5 Resolution Indicator - 96 ...Channels - 14 Lock (Parental Controls) - 22, 47 M Main Menu - 11, 23-24, 96 Manage Autotunes - 26-28 Manual Autotune - 28 Messages - 20, 24, 26, 57, 63, 67, 88, 96, 106, back cover Mini Guide - 18...