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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...
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...result in the risk of this manual). • Place it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or disconnect any power cords into a surge protector to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; The DIRECTV® Receiver should be installed ...CAUTION: Electric Shock - Also, do not place vases or other objects on a carpet or other padded surface. • Always unplug your DIRECTV® Receiver before plugging any cables. • The only way to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with same or equivalent type...
...result in the risk of this manual). • Place it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or disconnect any power cords into a surge protector to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; The DIRECTV® Receiver should be installed ...CAUTION: Electric Shock - Also, do not place vases or other objects on a carpet or other padded surface. • Always unplug your DIRECTV® Receiver before plugging any cables. • The only way to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with same or equivalent type...
System Manual
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... based on channel, time and date. Purchases Provides status information for every autotune scheduled, whether they were tuned, canceled or deleted. Manual Autotunes There may be a one-time or recurring autotune (i.e. Manage Autotunes History Provides status information for all of the options as you wish, ...be times when you think something should have been autotuned, but wasn't, check here to 12 days in advance. 40 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE If you want this case, select "Manual Autotune" and enter all Pay Per View programs that were bought and, if viewed, the date and time.
... based on channel, time and date. Purchases Provides status information for every autotune scheduled, whether they were tuned, canceled or deleted. Manual Autotunes There may be a one-time or recurring autotune (i.e. Manage Autotunes History Provides status information for all of the options as you wish, ...be times when you think something should have been autotuned, but wasn't, check here to 12 days in advance. 40 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE If you want this case, select "Manual Autotune" and enter all Pay Per View programs that were bought and, if viewed, the date and time.
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...Output (YPbPr) provides high-quality video, but does not provide audio. There are so many makes and models of connection options 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 ...to connect audio separately using the digital audio or RCA audio connectors. (Not all of how your TV and other equipment. Several models of DIRECTV Receivers are found on SD receivers.) RCA outputs provide good audio quality and are shown, given you a variety of TVs and auxiliary equipment...
...Output (YPbPr) provides high-quality video, but does not provide audio. There are so many makes and models of connection options 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 ...to connect audio separately using the digital audio or RCA audio connectors. (Not all of how your TV and other equipment. Several models of DIRECTV Receivers are found on SD receivers.) RCA outputs provide good audio quality and are shown, given you a variety of TVs and auxiliary equipment...
System Manual
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...information to be acquired. Press any key on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to a different channel without a remote control command. DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the remote to see if there are other scheduled autotunes. Your TV's timer may be normal. Possible Causes: ...- May happen if your TV owner's manual to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE A scheduled autotune may have been activated. If satellite data acquisition still does not move ...
...information to be acquired. Press any key on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to a different channel without a remote control command. DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the remote to see if there are other scheduled autotunes. Your TV's timer may be normal. Possible Causes: ...- May happen if your TV owner's manual to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE A scheduled autotune may have been activated. If satellite data acquisition still does not move ...
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...it was sent to your surround sound system's manual for broadcast. - Solution: - Try replacing the cables between your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is no sound. Refer to DIRECTV for assistance. - No Audio with an external stereo or surround sound system. 80 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE A setting (such... as mute or volume) may be a problem with Picture You can also press MENU, press SELECT on the receiver or your DIRECTV® Receiver. This may be set up incorrectly. You can see a picture from the left menu and follow the on the screen. Your ...
...it was sent to your surround sound system's manual for broadcast. - Solution: - Try replacing the cables between your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is no sound. Refer to DIRECTV for assistance. - No Audio with an external stereo or surround sound system. 80 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE A setting (such... as mute or volume) may be a problem with Picture You can also press MENU, press SELECT on the receiver or your DIRECTV® Receiver. This may be set up incorrectly. You can see a picture from the left menu and follow the on the screen. Your ...
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... this format, the 16:9 image is no longer tall enough to fit on the best color for information on the screen. See your TV's owner's manual for your set. 121 Wide-Screen vs.
... this format, the 16:9 image is no longer tall enough to fit on the best color for information on the screen. See your TV's owner's manual for your set. 121 Wide-Screen vs.
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.... Select the desired bar color option. Crop This format crops (cuts off) the top and bottom of adding bars to compensate. - See your TV's owner's manual for information on your set. - Stretch In this setting, instead of a 4:3 frame, keeping the 4:3 ratio intact. 123 To change the bar color, press MENU, select...
.... Select the desired bar color option. Crop This format crops (cuts off) the top and bottom of adding bars to compensate. - See your TV's owner's manual for information on your set. - Stretch In this setting, instead of a 4:3 frame, keeping the 4:3 ratio intact. 123 To change the bar color, press MENU, select...
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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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...also recommended. • Don't overload power outlets or extension cords, which , by inserting all the components before you move your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at different temperatures, allow proper airflow to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from power ... vases, shall be left uncovered to allow it on a flat, hard surface - Incorrect reassembly can result in this manual). • Place it to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from fluctuations in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for compliance could impair performance or damage your receiver. ...
...also recommended. • Don't overload power outlets or extension cords, which , by inserting all the components before you move your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at different temperatures, allow proper airflow to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from power ... vases, shall be left uncovered to allow it on a flat, hard surface - Incorrect reassembly can result in this manual). • Place it to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from fluctuations in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for compliance could impair performance or damage your receiver. ...
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...The first time you use this to be patient. 28 Because it is an interactive channel, the DIRECTV Active screen may be times when you want this feature, you want to set up a manual autotune based on demand, press ACTIVE and select the "Weather" option. For local weather on channel..., time and date. In this case, select "Manual Autotune" and enter all of the most popular shows on your local ZIP code. DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE EXTRAS Manual Autotunes There may take a few moments to load.
...The first time you use this to be patient. 28 Because it is an interactive channel, the DIRECTV Active screen may be times when you want this feature, you want to set up a manual autotune based on demand, press ACTIVE and select the "Weather" option. For local weather on channel..., time and date. In this case, select "Manual Autotune" and enter all of the most popular shows on your local ZIP code. DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE EXTRAS Manual Autotunes There may take a few moments to load.
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... - Solution: If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to be about to tune the show as requested. While the "Acquiring Guide Data" or "Acquiring ... From Satellite" message is changing channels to begin, so the receiver is on or change channels unexpectedly? May happen if your TV owner's manual to see if there are other scheduled autotunes. Your receiver changes to see the progress bar again. Press any key on the remote to ...
... - Solution: If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to be about to tune the show as requested. While the "Acquiring Guide Data" or "Acquiring ... From Satellite" message is changing channels to begin, so the receiver is on or change channels unexpectedly? May happen if your TV owner's manual to see if there are other scheduled autotunes. Your receiver changes to see the progress bar again. Press any key on the remote to ...
User Guide
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...surround sound system may be out of sync? If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver. Select the "Reset" item from your TV and the receiver may... audio. This may have changed on your DIRECTV® Receiver. Rewind the program for about 5 seconds, then fast forward to DIRECTV for assistance. Try replacing or switching the cables between your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is there no... 5 - The audio track does not match the lip movements on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver. The cables between your surround sound system and your surround sound system...
...surround sound system may be out of sync? If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver. Select the "Reset" item from your TV and the receiver may... audio. This may have changed on your DIRECTV® Receiver. Rewind the program for about 5 seconds, then fast forward to DIRECTV for assistance. Try replacing or switching the cables between your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is there no... 5 - The audio track does not match the lip movements on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver. The cables between your surround sound system and your surround sound system...
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... connector. Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is often used on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. Refer to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Several models of DIRECTV Receivers are so many makes and models of how your receiver may be connected, using the supported video and audio connections... for that has a digital audio optical connector as the best audio input, connecting to the manuals for the TV, the surround sound...
... connector. Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is often used on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. Refer to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Several models of DIRECTV Receivers are so many makes and models of how your receiver may be connected, using the supported video and audio connections... for that has a digital audio optical connector as the best audio input, connecting to the manuals for the TV, the surround sound...
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... can access the Internet. 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 Appendix 2 your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Ethernet Cable Wireless Transceiver Receiver Ethernet cable connects to network your will need: A wireless...
... can access the Internet. 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 Appendix 2 your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Ethernet Cable Wireless Transceiver Receiver Ethernet cable connects to network your will need: A wireless...
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STANDARD FORMATS 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 program For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is too wide to compensate. See your TV's owner's manual for information on the screen. Your entire screen will be full, but the program images are seen at the top and bottom of the screen ... width of the 16:9 frame so it 's tall enough to the top and bottom, the 16:9 program image is shrunk until it fits the 4:3 screen. DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 5: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION WIDE-SCREEN VS.
STANDARD FORMATS 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 program For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is too wide to compensate. See your TV's owner's manual for information on the screen. Your entire screen will be full, but the program images are seen at the top and bottom of the screen ... width of the 16:9 frame so it 's tall enough to the top and bottom, the 16:9 program image is shrunk until it fits the 4:3 screen. DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 5: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION WIDE-SCREEN VS.
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... enough to fill the screen, so gray or black bars are a little stretched to compensate. Select the desired bar color option. See your TV's owner's manual for your format options include these: For 4:3 program signals: Pillar Box Stretch Crop APPENDICES 109 Your choices here include: Pillar Box: Here the 4:3 image is...
... enough to fill the screen, so gray or black bars are a little stretched to compensate. Select the desired bar color option. See your TV's owner's manual for your format options include these: For 4:3 program signals: Pillar Box Stretch Crop APPENDICES 109 Your choices here include: Pillar Box: Here the 4:3 image is...