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... plugged in your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Now that you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. If your receiver was designed to accommodate several models, your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER...
... plugged in your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. Now that you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. If your receiver was designed to accommodate several models, your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER...
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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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...Channels" for details. You can navigate in the guide as follows: use the ARROW buttons to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for SD receivers. use the GREEN button to move one cell at the bottom of programming for shortcuts (use the CHAN/PAGE button to scroll... a whole page up to move ahead in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
...Channels" for details. You can navigate in the guide as follows: use the ARROW buttons to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for SD receivers. use the GREEN button to move one cell at the bottom of programming for shortcuts (use the CHAN/PAGE button to scroll... a whole page up to move ahead in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
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... tune to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for HD after the program title in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column of the guide and also look for instructions. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info...
... tune to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for HD after the program title in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column of the guide and also look for instructions. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info...
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...DIRECTV sends messages to you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that we download to your remote to 5). When you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you 've watched (up to display the TV Options menu. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver... model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see a list of the program. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your messages. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your receiver. TV ...
...DIRECTV sends messages to you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to that we download to your remote to 5). When you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you 've watched (up to display the TV Options menu. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver... model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see a list of the program. TVmail Select "TVmail," to see your messages. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your receiver. TV ...
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...shows (past and future) your receiver is set to change to make it go to access key system features. You can also 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 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. You can also see the status of your remote...
...shows (past and future) your receiver is set to change to make it go to access key system features. You can also 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 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. You can also see the status of your remote...
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... Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). On...
... Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). On...
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CHAPTER 3 - EXTRAS CALLER ID 42 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) ....43 GAMESEARCH 48 GSN GAME LOUNGE 48 QUICKTUNE 49 SCOREGUIDE 49 TV APPS 50 41
CHAPTER 3 - EXTRAS CALLER ID 42 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) ....43 GAMESEARCH 48 GSN GAME LOUNGE 48 QUICKTUNE 49 SCOREGUIDE 49 TV APPS 50 41
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... TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your HD Receiver must be connected to launch TV Apps. To enjoy TV Apps, your remote...™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you want. See Appendix 2: How to the minute scores, check your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of what you want to use. Whenever you want to access your HD Receiver for instructions. without missing a second of a button.
... TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on model H20. 50 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your HD Receiver must be connected to launch TV Apps. To enjoy TV Apps, your remote...™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you want. See Appendix 2: How to the minute scores, check your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of what you want to use. Whenever you want to access your HD Receiver for instructions. without missing a second of a button.
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...as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. This example also shows using a DVD burner with RCA audio and component video connectors. This example also shows using a VCR with RCA audio and... video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Connections Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as ...
...as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. This example also shows using a DVD burner with RCA audio and component video connectors. This example also shows using a VCR with RCA audio and... video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Connections Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as ...
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...video and audio connectors, and a VCR using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. Receiver model H25 comes with your receiver to RCA audio and video (composite) connectors. Example: Using the A/V Out RCA Video (Composite) Cable Here is ...A/V Out cable that supports either component or RCA (composite) video. This example also shows connecting your receiver for component video and RCA audio connections. Receiver with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports component video and RCA audio. Example: Using the A/V ...
...video and audio connectors, and a VCR using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. Receiver model H25 comes with your receiver to RCA audio and video (composite) connectors. Example: Using the A/V Out RCA Video (Composite) Cable Here is ...A/V Out cable that supports either component or RCA (composite) video. This example also shows connecting your receiver for component video and RCA audio connections. Receiver with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports component video and RCA audio. Example: Using the A/V ...
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...and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of large text areas when they scroll. This... screens. Preferences These are user interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to show you the other option. Guide shows: Select whether you want the...then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". Language: Select your remote to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
...and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of large text areas when they scroll. This... screens. Preferences These are user interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to show you the other option. Guide shows: Select whether you want the...then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". Language: Select your remote to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
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Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 - Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Captioning High-Definition Receivers On HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on SD Receivers) to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions.
Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 - Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Captioning High-Definition Receivers On HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on SD Receivers) to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions.
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Sound Effects: Select the volume of Dolby Laboratories. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE System Setup Audio Select "Audio" to make a persistent change to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby®... the Dolby Digital icon in the program description and Channel Banner. Look for a surround sound system. For SD Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. Audio options include: Language: Select your audio settings. ...
Sound Effects: Select the volume of Dolby Laboratories. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE System Setup Audio Select "Audio" to make a persistent change to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby®... the Dolby Digital icon in the program description and Channel Banner. Look for a surround sound system. For SD Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. Audio options include: Language: Select your audio settings. ...
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...to that same format. Native mode slows down the system's response time to show it in 480p, your HD Receiver tells the TV to channel changes since the receiver and TV must adjust the picture resolution at the highest resolution set on your TV auto-changes to review ...Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. Settings 63 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Video...
...to that same format. Native mode slows down the system's response time to show it in 480p, your HD Receiver tells the TV to channel changes since the receiver and TV must adjust the picture resolution at the highest resolution set on your TV auto-changes to review ...Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. Settings 63 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Video...
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...15 seconds, then plug it in this section) can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the DIRECTV® Receiver for program guide information to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. On a computer, go to be acquired. Help & Troubleshooting 71...button or remote button presses try one of receiver, this will need to be logged into your receiver. If you diagnose and solve many common problems. Troubleshooting Tips HD & SD Receivers Reset Button (Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.) HD Receiver (model H25) Reset Button 3 4 ...
...15 seconds, then plug it in this section) can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the DIRECTV® Receiver for program guide information to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. On a computer, go to be acquired. Help & Troubleshooting 71...button or remote button presses try one of receiver, this will need to be logged into your receiver. If you diagnose and solve many common problems. Troubleshooting Tips HD & SD Receivers Reset Button (Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.) HD Receiver (model H25) Reset Button 3 4 ...
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... problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on most transponders in . - If your signal strength is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on the front of the receiver or by unplugging the receiver for 15 seconds and then plugging it... channel to resolve the issue. - Weather issues are obstructions blocking the dish's clear view of the satellite, you should return to your DIRECTV® Receiver. - If there are usually temporary. Severe weather (rain, snow, hail etc.) may be a problem with the cables running from your...
... problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on most transponders in . - If your signal strength is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on the front of the receiver or by unplugging the receiver for 15 seconds and then plugging it... channel to resolve the issue. - Weather issues are obstructions blocking the dish's clear view of the satellite, you should return to your DIRECTV® Receiver. - If there are usually temporary. Severe weather (rain, snow, hail etc.) may be a problem with the cables running from your...
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APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS .........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER .......112 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 119 103
APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS .........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER .......112 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 119 103
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...on -screen program guide. 4. RESOLUTION INDICATORS - The access card slot, RESET button, receiver ID and model number are located behind the door panel. Displays the DIRECTV Active Channel - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not ... 200 feet away. 3. With an optional RF remote you have any nonmetal enclosure and it will not get through all of the HD Receiver. Brings up to access settings and services. 5. Each time you know it cycles to let you press the key, it has...
...on -screen program guide. 4. RESOLUTION INDICATORS - The access card slot, RESET button, receiver ID and model number are located behind the door panel. Displays the DIRECTV Active Channel - Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not ... 200 feet away. 3. With an optional RF remote you have any nonmetal enclosure and it will not get through all of the HD Receiver. Brings up to access settings and services. 5. Each time you know it cycles to let you press the key, it has...