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... Site 18 Setting Up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and Antenna 19 Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to the Antenna 20 Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go to Power 21 Guided Setup and Activation 22 After Guided Setup: Getting a Satellite Signal 23 Connecting DIRECTV Sat-Go to a VCR, DVD player or PMP (personal media player) . .27 Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go 29 Connecting your DIRECTV Sat-Go to...
... Site 18 Setting Up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and Antenna 19 Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to the Antenna 20 Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go to Power 21 Guided Setup and Activation 22 After Guided Setup: Getting a Satellite Signal 23 Connecting DIRECTV Sat-Go to a VCR, DVD player or PMP (personal media player) . .27 Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go 29 Connecting your DIRECTV Sat-Go to...
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Contents Using the TV Menu 39 Picture 39 Sound 40 Settings 41 Parental Controls 42 Using the Menu 44 Settings 44 Audio Options 45 Category Sort 45 Pay Per View 46 Search 46 Date & Time 47 Favorites 47 Caller ID & Messages 48 Parental Controls 49 ... Warranty 58 Who is Covered 58 What is Covered 58 What is Excluded 59 To Get Warranty Service 60 DIRECTV Protection Plan 61 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Benefits 61 Sign up for the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Today 62 FCC Customer Information 63 Other Information 63 Specifications 65 Dish-Pointing Coordinates...
Contents Using the TV Menu 39 Picture 39 Sound 40 Settings 41 Parental Controls 42 Using the Menu 44 Settings 44 Audio Options 45 Category Sort 45 Pay Per View 46 Search 46 Date & Time 47 Favorites 47 Caller ID & Messages 48 Parental Controls 49 ... Warranty 58 Who is Covered 58 What is Covered 58 What is Excluded 59 To Get Warranty Service 60 DIRECTV Protection Plan 61 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Benefits 61 Sign up for the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Today 62 FCC Customer Information 63 Other Information 63 Specifications 65 Dish-Pointing Coordinates...
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... items when the TV MENU is on . 3. Moves the highlight bar up or down to adjust TV settings. VOL - This menu automatically times out after a few seconds. 2. VOL + - Increases volume. - Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go TV Display Panel TV MENU TV INPUT/ SELECT VOL - TV MENU Displays the TV Menu to move...
... items when the TV MENU is on . 3. Moves the highlight bar up or down to adjust TV settings. VOL - This menu automatically times out after a few seconds. 2. VOL + - Increases volume. - Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go TV Display Panel TV MENU TV INPUT/ SELECT VOL - TV MENU Displays the TV Menu to move...
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... left or right to move through the onscreen menus. SIGNAL Displays the Signal Strength Meter. MENU Displays the DIRECTV Menu, a compact menu of settings and services. 5. ▼ ARROW ▲ / - GUIDE Displays the onscreen program guide. 4. in ...the Menu or Guide, scrolls up or down to move through the onscreen menus. 8. ACTIVE Displays the DIRECTV Interactive Home Page-local weather and more! 9. CH + Moves the highlight bar up or down ; Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go...
... left or right to move through the onscreen menus. SIGNAL Displays the Signal Strength Meter. MENU Displays the DIRECTV Menu, a compact menu of settings and services. 5. ▼ ARROW ▲ / - GUIDE Displays the onscreen program guide. 4. in ...the Menu or Guide, scrolls up or down to move through the onscreen menus. 8. ACTIVE Displays the DIRECTV Interactive Home Page-local weather and more! 9. CH + Moves the highlight bar up or down ; Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go...
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... menu of equipment whose signal is displayed on your remote control in DIRECTV mode, the MODE switch on the remote control should be set to a channel directly; other functions vary - MODE SWITCH Changes remote to adjust the DIRECTV menu or the TV menu, or to video. 12 You can...off, as the Guide, scrolls page up or down PREV Tunes to last channel viewed NUMBER KEYS & DASH Tune to the DIRECTV logo. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Remote Control 1) Remote Control in a menu. Some function can be adjusted with the Remote control. GUIDE Displays the onscreen ...
... menu of equipment whose signal is displayed on your remote control in DIRECTV mode, the MODE switch on the remote control should be set to a channel directly; other functions vary - MODE SWITCH Changes remote to adjust the DIRECTV menu or the TV menu, or to video. 12 You can...off, as the Guide, scrolls page up or down PREV Tunes to last channel viewed NUMBER KEYS & DASH Tune to the DIRECTV logo. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Remote Control 1) Remote Control in a menu. Some function can be adjusted with the Remote control. GUIDE Displays the onscreen ...
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... GREEN For future use MUTE Toggles sound volume on the front panel of the LCD. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go 2) Remote Control in TV mode, the MODE switch on the remote control should be set to TV. You can be controlled with the buttons on /off , as selected by MODE switch GUIDE... EXIT SELECT Selects any menu and returns to last channel viewed ARROWS Move highlight to video. 13 MODE SWITCH Changes remote to adjust the DIRECTV menu or the TV...
... GREEN For future use MUTE Toggles sound volume on the front panel of the LCD. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go 2) Remote Control in TV mode, the MODE switch on the remote control should be set to TV. You can be controlled with the buttons on /off , as selected by MODE switch GUIDE... EXIT SELECT Selects any menu and returns to last channel viewed ARROWS Move highlight to video. 13 MODE SWITCH Changes remote to adjust the DIRECTV menu or the TV...
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... other strong light. 14 Remove batteries when you : + Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go. + Find that the remote control is no objects between the remote control and its sensor. - Remove cover from old batteries may cause operation failure. - Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Difference of settings Displays the TV menu or MENU MENU and services returns...
... other strong light. 14 Remove batteries when you : + Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go. + Find that the remote control is no objects between the remote control and its sensor. - Remove cover from old batteries may cause operation failure. - Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Difference of settings Displays the TV menu or MENU MENU and services returns...
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...located south of sight between 30 and 60 degrees. A suitable site requires the antenna have an unobstructed view of sight to the southeast. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go This section describes how to help you live, the antenna should be in the line of Texas. northern states point more toward 30 ...; Depending on your location. 16 Select the most appropriate procedure depending on where you obtain the correct direction and angle based on your requirements. Sat A, 101o TIP: The antenna case has an integrated compass to set up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and antenna.
...located south of sight between 30 and 60 degrees. A suitable site requires the antenna have an unobstructed view of sight to the southeast. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go This section describes how to help you live, the antenna should be in the line of Texas. northern states point more toward 30 ...; Depending on your location. 16 Select the most appropriate procedure depending on where you obtain the correct direction and angle based on your requirements. Sat A, 101o TIP: The antenna case has an integrated compass to set up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and antenna.
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... TV in the southern sky. Open the DIRECTV Sat-Go case and antenna by opening the latches and lifting the handle. 2. Rotate the antenna counter-clockwise toward satellites in the case, or lift and remove it from the case, then move it a suitable viewing position. 3. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Setting Up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and Antenna 1 2 3 1.
... TV in the southern sky. Open the DIRECTV Sat-Go case and antenna by opening the latches and lifting the handle. 2. Rotate the antenna counter-clockwise toward satellites in the case, or lift and remove it from the case, then move it a suitable viewing position. 3. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Setting Up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and Antenna 1 2 3 1.
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AV IN 1 COMPONENT AV IN 2 Note: You can also be connected via an optional RG-6 cable for remote viewing, and up to a maximum of 100' with the Antenna cable connected to the SAT connector on the TV rear connector panel and to the Antenna The DIRECTV Sat-Go comes pre-assembled with an optional RG-6 cable. A residential DIRECTV dish can place the antenna up to 15' from the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV for in-home viewing. 18 Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to the SAT connector on the rear antenna base.
AV IN 1 COMPONENT AV IN 2 Note: You can also be connected via an optional RG-6 cable for remote viewing, and up to a maximum of 100' with the Antenna cable connected to the SAT connector on the TV rear connector panel and to the Antenna The DIRECTV Sat-Go comes pre-assembled with an optional RG-6 cable. A residential DIRECTV dish can place the antenna up to 15' from the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV for in-home viewing. 18 Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to the SAT connector on the rear antenna base.
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... permanently connected to Power 1 2 3 For AC power 1. Replace the cable cover. Remove the DC cable from the DIRECTV Sat-Go case. 3. Remove the TV from the DIRECTV Sat-Go case. 2. Hibernation Mode If you fold down the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) when TV power is not turned off ... 19 Remove the soft plastic cover plug from the cable compartment located in a car or boat. For DC power 1. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go to the receiver. 2. Remove the cable cover from the top of the receiver and to a DC power source such ...
... permanently connected to Power 1 2 3 For AC power 1. Replace the cable cover. Remove the DC cable from the DIRECTV Sat-Go case. 3. Remove the TV from the DIRECTV Sat-Go case. 2. Hibernation Mode If you fold down the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) when TV power is not turned off ... 19 Remove the soft plastic cover plug from the cable compartment located in a car or boat. For DC power 1. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go to the receiver. 2. Remove the cable cover from the top of the receiver and to a DC power source such ...
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... and press SELECT. Burn-in may be guided though various selections and functions for setting up and plugged in (a side-effect caused when a stationary image is displayed for too long), the DIRECTV Sat-Go system interface automatically goes into screen saver mode, and displays a black screen with ...a moving logo when no key is pressed for 5 minutes or more while a stationary image is displayed on the remote control is set to watch TV. including ...
... and press SELECT. Burn-in may be guided though various selections and functions for setting up and plugged in (a side-effect caused when a stationary image is displayed for too long), the DIRECTV Sat-Go system interface automatically goes into screen saver mode, and displays a black screen with ...a moving logo when no key is pressed for 5 minutes or more while a stationary image is displayed on the remote control is set to watch TV. including ...
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... ZIP code of your location 6. Enter the ZIP code of your ZIP code to get the coordinates for Satellite." Turn on the DIRECTV Sat-Go, press the (POWER) button on the line below each illustration. Select Repeat Satellite Setup in the Satellite menu. You can use these...location. Write down ) Note: Antenna coordinates will vary based on the screen, "Searching for your antenna to the satellites. 1. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go After Guided Setup: Getting a Satellite Signal If the antenna is not aligned to the satellite, a message displays on your location.
... ZIP code of your location 6. Enter the ZIP code of your ZIP code to get the coordinates for Satellite." Turn on the DIRECTV Sat-Go, press the (POWER) button on the line below each illustration. Select Repeat Satellite Setup in the Satellite menu. You can use these...location. Write down ) Note: Antenna coordinates will vary based on the screen, "Searching for your antenna to the satellites. 1. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go After Guided Setup: Getting a Satellite Signal If the antenna is not aligned to the satellite, a message displays on your location.
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...noted on the strongest signal. You have now successfully set up and down the actual angle and duration from side-to-side horizontally to get the highest number, then slightly tilt the antenna angle up the DIRECTV Sat-Go and are to guide you to display the Signal Strength... Meter on the receiver to fine-tune the antenna signal. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Aligning the Antenna with the DIRECTV Sat-Go. Press the Signal button on the Test Signal Strength screen. a. Pause for a few minutes. b. d. Press and ...
...noted on the strongest signal. You have now successfully set up and down the actual angle and duration from side-to-side horizontally to get the highest number, then slightly tilt the antenna angle up the DIRECTV Sat-Go and are to guide you to display the Signal Strength... Meter on the receiver to fine-tune the antenna signal. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Aligning the Antenna with the DIRECTV Sat-Go. Press the Signal button on the Test Signal Strength screen. a. Pause for a few minutes. b. d. Press and ...
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... seated properly. • Inspect the inside of each connection is still not found , check the following to be as advertised. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Set Up Checklist If the signal is not found , change the Angle adjustment of the antenna slightly (+/-2 degrees, then +/- 4 degrees... from the calledfor coordinate setting) and repeat the antenna alignment procedure. 23 To place the TV and Receiver more than 15' from your ...
... seated properly. • Inspect the inside of each connection is still not found , check the following to be as advertised. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Set Up Checklist If the signal is not found , change the Angle adjustment of the antenna slightly (+/-2 degrees, then +/- 4 degrees... from the calledfor coordinate setting) and repeat the antenna alignment procedure. 23 To place the TV and Receiver more than 15' from your ...
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... setup and to gain optimum signal quality. NOTE: Not all power cords. TIP: When working with your setup. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting Your DIRECTV Sat-Go to other Equipment There are color coded. The following pages give detailed instructions on the types of connections you can ... equipment you may not exactly match those illustrated. The basic steps are as follows: • Connect your DIRECTV Sat-Go to your VCR or DVD player • Connect your DIRECTV Sat-Go to a telephone line • Connect your second TV or monitor • Plug in order to get the...
... setup and to gain optimum signal quality. NOTE: Not all power cords. TIP: When working with your setup. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting Your DIRECTV Sat-Go to other Equipment There are color coded. The following pages give detailed instructions on the types of connections you can ... equipment you may not exactly match those illustrated. The basic steps are as follows: • Connect your DIRECTV Sat-Go to your VCR or DVD player • Connect your DIRECTV Sat-Go to a telephone line • Connect your second TV or monitor • Plug in order to get the...
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... on the following. UNIT IMAGE LINE OUT R - S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT OUT R - AUDIO - Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting DIRECTV Sat-Go to the COMPONENT AV IN 2 jacks (L/R) on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel. L AV IN 1 COMPONENT AV IN 2 NOTE: Depending on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel. 2. Component Connection (Best Quality) 1. Connect the Component video cable...
... on the following. UNIT IMAGE LINE OUT R - S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT OUT R - AUDIO - Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting DIRECTV Sat-Go to the COMPONENT AV IN 2 jacks (L/R) on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel. L AV IN 1 COMPONENT AV IN 2 NOTE: Depending on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel. 2. Component Connection (Best Quality) 1. Connect the Component video cable...
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Connect the audio cable to the audio output jacks (L/R) on the VCR or DVD Player and to the video input jack (AV IN 1) on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel. AUDIO - L VIDEO COMPONENT OUT AV IN 1 COMPONENT AV IN 2 26 Connect the video cable to the video output jack on the VCR or DVD Player and to the audio input jacks (AV IN 1) on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel. 2. LINE OUT S-VIDEO OUT R - Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go A/V Connection (Better Quality) 1.
Connect the audio cable to the audio output jacks (L/R) on the VCR or DVD Player and to the video input jack (AV IN 1) on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel. AUDIO - L VIDEO COMPONENT OUT AV IN 1 COMPONENT AV IN 2 26 Connect the video cable to the video output jack on the VCR or DVD Player and to the audio input jacks (AV IN 1) on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel. 2. LINE OUT S-VIDEO OUT R - Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go A/V Connection (Better Quality) 1.
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A phone connection is not required for outdoor use, but you will need to connect to a phone line occasionally if you want to a Telephone Line (when used in the home) Plug one end of the telephone cord into a phone jack on your wall (or into a phone splitter that is plugged into a phone jack) and the other end into the PHONE JACK on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting your DIRECTV Sat-Go to purchase pay per view movies. 13/18V 450mA Max. AV IN 1 COMPONENT AV IN 2 27
A phone connection is not required for outdoor use, but you will need to connect to a phone line occasionally if you want to a Telephone Line (when used in the home) Plug one end of the telephone cord into a phone jack on your wall (or into a phone splitter that is plugged into a phone jack) and the other end into the PHONE JACK on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting your DIRECTV Sat-Go to purchase pay per view movies. 13/18V 450mA Max. AV IN 1 COMPONENT AV IN 2 27
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...: - Connect the video cable to the video input jack on the second TV or monitor and to the audio output jacks (AV OUT) on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel. 2. L VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT 13/18V 450mA Max. Neither AV IN 1 nor AV IN 2 can be used for further ...details regarding that allows you to connect a second TV or monitor to your DIRECTV Sat-Go system to a second TV or Monitor The DIRECTV Sat-Go system has a special signal output capability that device's input settings. 28 See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for the second TV or ...
...: - Connect the video cable to the video input jack on the second TV or monitor and to the audio output jacks (AV OUT) on the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV rear connector panel. 2. L VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT 13/18V 450mA Max. Neither AV IN 1 nor AV IN 2 can be used for further ...details regarding that allows you to connect a second TV or monitor to your DIRECTV Sat-Go system to a second TV or Monitor The DIRECTV Sat-Go system has a special signal output capability that device's input settings. 28 See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for the second TV or ...