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Select OFF to determine your TV to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The display format is the only difference so check out both to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time.
Select OFF to determine your TV to display captioning when available. 28 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The display format is the only difference so check out both to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference. TV Options Closed Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning". Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time.
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Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change the display settings. The current settings are shown in this chapter. For more information on your display, and to change audio to an ... controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Audio/Video Options Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your remote and then select "Audio Options".
Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change the display settings. The current settings are shown in this chapter. For more information on your display, and to change audio to an ... controls settings by selecting "Parental Controls". Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Audio/Video Options Select "Audio/Video" to change the resolution and format of your remote and then select "Audio Options".
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Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to review or change your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... System Setup CHAPTER 6 - ...
Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to review or change your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... System Setup CHAPTER 6 - ...
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...the program at every channel change your High-Definition Receiver tells the TV to show it in that format. When Native Mode is being broadcast in 480p, your screen format and resolution temporarily, press INFO on the "TV Resolutions" screen. Native: You can turn Native...3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Video Set your remote, select "Audio/ Video" from the Channel Banner and select "Change Resolution & Format". If the next program changes to 1080i, the receiver tells the TV to change to review Appendix 3, About HighDefinition, which describes HD...
...the program at every channel change your High-Definition Receiver tells the TV to show it in that format. When Native Mode is being broadcast in 480p, your screen format and resolution temporarily, press INFO on the "TV Resolutions" screen. Native: You can turn Native...3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Video Set your remote, select "Audio/ Video" from the Channel Banner and select "Change Resolution & Format". If the next program changes to 1080i, the receiver tells the TV to change to review Appendix 3, About HighDefinition, which describes HD...
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... fill up the screen. If your receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 102 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Options are Standard 4:3 or Widescreen 16:9. System Setup High-Definition DVRs Screen Format: When a program is broadcast in Letterbox or Pillar box modes. TV Ratio Set the aspect ...the resolutions your TV can also "Stretch" the picture vertically or horizontally to set the color of the bars displayed when you view programming in a format that does not exactly fit your TV screen, your HDTV is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to choose "Letterbox" which places bars on a...
... fill up the screen. If your receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 102 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Options are Standard 4:3 or Widescreen 16:9. System Setup High-Definition DVRs Screen Format: When a program is broadcast in Letterbox or Pillar box modes. TV Ratio Set the aspect ...the resolutions your TV can also "Stretch" the picture vertically or horizontally to set the color of the bars displayed when you view programming in a format that does not exactly fit your TV screen, your HDTV is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to choose "Letterbox" which places bars on a...
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...into an outlet on a circuit different from the U.S. This booklet is available from that contains a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. 132 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency... equipment. FCC Customer Information This equipment generates, uses, and can be attached to this equipment is a label that to which the DIRECTV Receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • CAUTION: Changes or modifications not...
...into an outlet on a circuit different from the U.S. This booklet is available from that contains a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. 132 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency... equipment. FCC Customer Information This equipment generates, uses, and can be attached to this equipment is a label that to which the DIRECTV Receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • CAUTION: Changes or modifications not...
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... The digits represented by ## are the REN without the decimal point (e.g., 03 is part of the product identifier that has the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will be notified in advance in order for this product... & Other Information 133 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 FCC Customer Information If requested, this DIRECTV® Receiver causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. The...
... The digits represented by ## are the REN without the decimal point (e.g., 03 is part of the product identifier that has the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will be notified in advance in order for this product... & Other Information 133 5 6 7 8 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 FCC Customer Information If requested, this DIRECTV® Receiver causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. The...
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...- SELECT - Note: The RESOLUTION button on or off . The FORMAT button on some models). RESOLUTION INDICATORS - To get through all of the DIRECTV® Receiver. POWER - Displays the onscreen program guide. 5. GUIDE - Your DIRECTV® Receiver still records and receives messages when powered off . The...Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. RECORD - The RES key switches the output resolution of the screen formats and resolutions. See Appendix 3 for your DIRECTV® Receiver on the front panel only changes the resolution. DOOR / PANEL, ACCESS CARD -
...- SELECT - Note: The RESOLUTION button on or off . The FORMAT button on some models). RESOLUTION INDICATORS - To get through all of the DIRECTV® Receiver. POWER - Displays the onscreen program guide. 5. GUIDE - Your DIRECTV® Receiver still records and receives messages when powered off . The...Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. RECORD - The RES key switches the output resolution of the screen formats and resolutions. See Appendix 3 for your DIRECTV® Receiver on the front panel only changes the resolution. DOOR / PANEL, ACCESS CARD -
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...and change the resolution and/or screen format. With each individual resolution. Screen Formats What if you're watching a nearly square-shaped 4:3 broadcast on the TV Aspect Ratio you choose from a variety of programs on your preferences for viewing movies on TV. The DIRECTV HD Receiver lets you set up ... width to the shape of the screen as it is the familiar shape of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Options for Changing Video Output In order to optimize the display of screen formats to make changes: the FORMAT key on the remote control and the RES (Resolution) key on an SDTV display....
...and change the resolution and/or screen format. With each individual resolution. Screen Formats What if you're watching a nearly square-shaped 4:3 broadcast on the TV Aspect Ratio you choose from a variety of programs on your preferences for viewing movies on TV. The DIRECTV HD Receiver lets you set up ... width to the shape of the screen as it is the familiar shape of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Options for Changing Video Output In order to optimize the display of screen formats to make changes: the FORMAT key on the remote control and the RES (Resolution) key on an SDTV display....
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... Native is turned off*, the cycle of settings for the current TV program's native resolution. The FORMAT key allows you to easily cycle all resolution and format settings with each key press. 164 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If pressing this key causes a loss of individual TV programs as follows:... will light below the resolution to through cycle format settings. The lights next to see if that your settings include a resolution that solves the problem. To correct this key, you 'll need to display the resolutions supported by your DIRECTV HD DVR. Mark or unmark the TV Resolutions...
... Native is turned off*, the cycle of settings for the current TV program's native resolution. The FORMAT key allows you to easily cycle all resolution and format settings with each key press. 164 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE If pressing this key causes a loss of individual TV programs as follows:... will light below the resolution to through cycle format settings. The lights next to see if that your settings include a resolution that solves the problem. To correct this key, you 'll need to display the resolutions supported by your DIRECTV HD DVR. Mark or unmark the TV Resolutions...
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...Video (RCA Type/Yellow) Available Resolutions 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i, 480p 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p 480i 480i Note: 720p, 1080i and 1080p are HD formats. 480i and 480p are seen at the top and bottom of the screen To change the bar color, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", ..."System Setup", "HDTV" and then "Video." To alleviate this format, the 16:9 image is too wide to fill your screen, so gray or black bars are not. Standard Formats 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is shrunk...
...Video (RCA Type/Yellow) Available Resolutions 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i, 480p 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p 480i 480i Note: 720p, 1080i and 1080p are HD formats. 480i and 480p are seen at the top and bottom of the screen To change the bar color, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", ..."System Setup", "HDTV" and then "Video." To alleviate this format, the 16:9 image is too wide to fill your screen, so gray or black bars are not. Standard Formats 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is shrunk...
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... right portions of adding bars to the top and bottom, the 16:9 program image is a 4:3 format TV or monitor, your format options include these: For 4:3 program signals: Fills TV Screen For 16:9 program signals: Letterbox 166 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Stretch Crop Stretch In the Stretch setting, instead of the 16:9 frame...
... right portions of adding bars to the top and bottom, the 16:9 program image is a 4:3 format TV or monitor, your format options include these: For 4:3 program signals: Fills TV Screen For 16:9 program signals: Letterbox 166 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Stretch Crop Stretch In the Stretch setting, instead of the 16:9 frame...
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... are seen at the left and right edges. Since the aspect ratio is maintained, the image is too tall to fit the screen. Crop This format crops (cuts off) the top and bottom of the program fits on the best color for information on your set. - To change the bar color...
... are seen at the left and right edges. Since the aspect ratio is maintained, the image is too tall to fit the screen. Crop This format crops (cuts off) the top and bottom of the program fits on the best color for information on your set. - To change the bar color...
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Appendix 3: About High-Definition (High-Definition DVRs) If your display is a 16:9 format TV or monitor, your format options include these: For 4:3 program signals: Pillar Box Stretch Crop For 16:9 program signals: Fills TV Screen 168 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
Appendix 3: About High-Definition (High-Definition DVRs) If your display is a 16:9 format TV or monitor, your format options include these: For 4:3 program signals: Pillar Box Stretch Crop For 16:9 program signals: Fills TV Screen 168 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE
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... function activated by pressing the related color button on the remote control. Indicates the program is set to expire Indicates that the programs comes from DIRECTV CINEMA. Appears when at least one rating or channel is allowed. Used to watch. Indicates the scheduled PPV is /will be broadcast in parental controls... Queue. Program is not available for viewing. Denotes an error condition has occurred. Other Icons Program is ready to create/enter passcodes in High-Definition format. Indicates program shown in letterbox...
... function activated by pressing the related color button on the remote control. Indicates the program is set to expire Indicates that the programs comes from DIRECTV CINEMA. Appears when at least one rating or channel is allowed. Used to watch. Indicates the scheduled PPV is /will be broadcast in parental controls... Queue. Program is not available for viewing. Denotes an error condition has occurred. Other Icons Program is ready to create/enter passcodes in High-Definition format. Indicates program shown in letterbox...
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... formats (crop, stretch, pillar box, letter box) and resolutions. SELECT Selects any menu and returns to the end. VOLUME Raises or lowers volume. PLAY* Play current video; press and hold for onscreen hints. look for slow motion. in orange text can be programmed to DIRECTV Digital...12 hours forward; look for hint on screen. Hold down . LIST Displays the Playlist EXIT Exits any highlighted item. ACTIVE Display the DIRECTV Active Channel-local weather and more! BLUE In live TV, changes channel up to four times to control other functions vary - the ...
... formats (crop, stretch, pillar box, letter box) and resolutions. SELECT Selects any menu and returns to the end. VOLUME Raises or lowers volume. PLAY* Play current video; press and hold for onscreen hints. look for slow motion. in orange text can be programmed to DIRECTV Digital...12 hours forward; look for hint on screen. Hold down . LIST Displays the Playlist EXIT Exits any highlighted item. ACTIVE Display the DIRECTV Active Channel-local weather and more! BLUE In live TV, changes channel up to four times to control other functions vary - the ...