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...to be able to accommodate several models, your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. If your receiver was designed to view the HD channels included in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. ...Now that you are ready to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Welcome to over 285 ...
...to be able to accommodate several models, your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. If your receiver was designed to view the HD channels included in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. ...Now that you are ready to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Welcome to over 285 ...
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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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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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Product Information Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No.
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 your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Product Information Keep your receiver. Model No. * Serial No.
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... sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10...
... sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. 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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...indicated on the marking label or in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for required grounding of the metal structure of the DIRECTV® Receiver. The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must therefore be installed next to the power point which , by reference to use only No. 26 AWG or ... line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with same or equivalent type. always take it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other vessels containing liquid on the apparatus. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! No user-serviceable parts inside. It...
...indicated on the marking label or in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for required grounding of the metal structure of the DIRECTV® Receiver. The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must therefore be installed next to the power point which , by reference to use only No. 26 AWG or ... line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with same or equivalent type. always take it . • Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other vessels containing liquid on the apparatus. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! No user-serviceable parts inside. It...
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...Simply slide the mode switch to the position that is not supported by step instructions. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). The mode switch must always be.... If the mode switch is in the left-most position to operate your TV. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to the system, so we'll start here...
...Simply slide the mode switch to the position that is not supported by step instructions. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound system). The mode switch must always be.... If the mode switch is in the left-most position to operate your TV. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to the system, so we'll start here...
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... local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. type in time 12 hours, once there...what's showing, press the GUIDE button to go directly there. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are not part of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of your guide to come back 12 hours). The guide holds up /down ; You can navigate in the guide as follows:...
... local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. type in time 12 hours, once there...what's showing, press the GUIDE button to go directly there. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are not part of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of your guide to come back 12 hours). The guide holds up /down ; You can navigate in the guide as follows:...
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... 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the Guide, starting on channel 103. Channels & Program Info 19 6 Note that if you do not have 3D...compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. 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 will display. STZHD or CNNHD) in the guide...
... 3D programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the Guide, starting on channel 103. Channels & Program Info 19 6 Note that if you do not have 3D...compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. 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 will display. STZHD or CNNHD) in the guide...
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... cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." See above for the biggest box office movies! As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your remote to order. If you order a movie in the program guide ... in advance, you can use your remote. Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. Ordering PPV events works the same way as your receiver is connected to delete it for any reason before the program starts airing.
... cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select "Manage Autotunes," then "Purchases." See above for the biggest box office movies! As long as ordering DIRECTV CINEMA movies from the program guide, highlight the title and press INFO on your remote to order. If you order a movie in the program guide ... in advance, you can use your remote. Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. Ordering PPV events works the same way as your receiver is connected to delete it for any reason before the program starts airing.
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... Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the... receiver changes to that channel. Use the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while watching a program. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of ...
... Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the... receiver changes to that channel. Use the ARROW keys to display the channel banner while watching a program. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of ...
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... TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see your ...options, and Parental Controls. This is an easy way to display the TV Options menu. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. When you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, ...to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. DIRECTV sends messages to see a list of the program.
... TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see your ...options, and Parental Controls. This is an easy way to display the TV Options menu. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. When you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, ...to you have new mail, an "envelope" icon appears in the channel banner. DIRECTV sends messages to see a list of the program.
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... display the same text so only one of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you subscribe to turn the display ...of your self-created lists is the only difference so check out both to determine your preference. (Select OFF to . On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button...
... display the same text so only one of subtitles or closed captioning off.) 26 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you subscribe to turn the display ...of your self-created lists is the only difference so check out both to determine your preference. (Select OFF to . On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button...
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Select a language from options listed. You can also customize your receiver. TV Options 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Not all programs have alternate languages. Parental Controls Select "Parental" to quickly lock or unlock your parental controls ... & Program Info 27 Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change the display settings. The current settings are shown in this chapter. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2...
Select a language from options listed. You can also customize your receiver. TV Options 3 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Not all programs have alternate languages. Parental Controls Select "Parental" to quickly lock or unlock your parental controls ... & Program Info 27 Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change the display settings. The current settings are shown in this chapter. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2...
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... the entire Guide. Search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu To learn more, go away. You can also search for SD receivers) program guide. Manage Autotunes Check to see past and future) your remote to... display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it go to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appears at the top of shows (past Pay Per View purchases as well as, set...
... the entire Guide. Search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu To learn more, go away. You can also search for SD receivers) program guide. Manage Autotunes Check to see past and future) your remote to... display the menu and press MENU again (or EXIT) to make it go to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service". My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appears at the top of shows (past Pay Per View purchases as well as, set...
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...topics and frequently asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone service from DIRECTV about new features and services, free previews as well as, tips & tricks. Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a ...land line and subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. 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 For model H20, ...
...topics and frequently asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone service from DIRECTV about new features and services, free previews as well as, tips & tricks. Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a ...land line and subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. 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 For model H20, ...
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Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have to enter the complete title. Press MENU on the remote, select "Search for Shows" and then select one letter at a time in the on the show to the list on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Then you see your title. You can... you are searching for Shows" option to enter the initial article like "The" or "An." Because your criterion within the 7-day (3 ½-day for SD receivers) program guide. You do not have a folder icon next to it one of the last letter or Clear (CLR) to start over if you don...
Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have to enter the complete title. Press MENU on the remote, select "Search for Shows" and then select one letter at a time in the on the show to the list on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Then you see your title. You can... you are searching for Shows" option to enter the initial article like "The" or "An." Because your criterion within the 7-day (3 ½-day for SD receivers) program guide. You do not have a folder icon next to it one of the last letter or Clear (CLR) to start over if you don...
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...family. Lock Now After setting the restrictions you can easily override the limits. Parental Controls 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - On High-Definition Receivers you want them for all categories. This passcode will turn parental controls back on just who's watching what, and requires a passcode to... a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will be asked to create a passcode. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Parental Controls Parental Controls enable parents...
...family. Lock Now After setting the restrictions you can easily override the limits. Parental Controls 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - On High-Definition Receivers you want them for all categories. This passcode will turn parental controls back on just who's watching what, and requires a passcode to... a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will be asked to create a passcode. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Parental Controls Parental Controls enable parents...
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...select "Unlock Now" and enter your passcode. Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is blocked. Select one second. On High-Definition Receivers you try to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is discouraged by pressing INFO while watching TV. Ratings Limits The Ratings ... will appear. You must be the registered account holder and have your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode. Parental Controls Unlock Now When parental controls are...
...select "Unlock Now" and enter your passcode. Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is blocked. Select one second. On High-Definition Receivers you try to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is discouraged by pressing INFO while watching TV. Ratings Limits The Ratings ... will appear. You must be the registered account holder and have your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode. Parental Controls Unlock Now When parental controls are...