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... CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). For the safety of everyone in your DIRECTV Sat-Go system near anything heavy, wet or magnetic on the apparatus. The wide blade or the third prong are incorrectly replaced. IMPORTANT: ... sure not to stringent quality and safety standards. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Sat-Go system into a surge protector to qualified service personnel. Safety and Care Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go system has been designed and manufactured to place your household, please do not expose this...
... CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). For the safety of everyone in your DIRECTV Sat-Go system near anything heavy, wet or magnetic on the apparatus. The wide blade or the third prong are incorrectly replaced. IMPORTANT: ... sure not to stringent quality and safety standards. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Sat-Go system into a surge protector to qualified service personnel. Safety and Care Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go system has been designed and manufactured to place your household, please do not expose this...
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...responsible for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). Notices 16) Avoid operating the TV in the DIRECTV Sat-Go system (other padded surface. • Always unplug your DIRECTV Sat-Go system before moving it is exposed to the unit. For your information: The identification sticker can ...once connected. Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from impact. • Have your DIRECTV Sat-Go system professionally serviced (do not operate the DIRECTV Sat-Go system on a flat, hard surface - The operating humidity range is 20~90%. 17) Do not use...
...responsible for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). Notices 16) Avoid operating the TV in the DIRECTV Sat-Go system (other padded surface. • Always unplug your DIRECTV Sat-Go system before moving it is exposed to the unit. For your information: The identification sticker can ...once connected. Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from impact. • Have your DIRECTV Sat-Go system professionally serviced (do not operate the DIRECTV Sat-Go system on a flat, hard surface - The operating humidity range is 20~90%. 17) Do not use...
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... 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 a Telephone...
... 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 a Telephone...
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Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Package Contents The following items are included with your Sat-Go portable TV and antenna: TV and Receiver Antenna / DIRECTV Sat-Go Case DC Cable Phone Cable RG-179 (15') Satellite/Antenna Cable Screwdriver TV INPUT POWER TV ON OFF ACTIVE LIST GUIDE EXIT SELECT BACK INFO ...
Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Package Contents The following items are included with your Sat-Go portable TV and antenna: TV and Receiver Antenna / DIRECTV Sat-Go Case DC Cable Phone Cable RG-179 (15') Satellite/Antenna Cable Screwdriver TV INPUT POWER TV ON OFF ACTIVE LIST GUIDE EXIT SELECT BACK INFO ...
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DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Cover / Antenna 2. Compass, which also shows elevations Antenna Front View Front View 7 TV Receiver 3. Antenna Connector 3. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Inside the DIRECTV Sat-Go Case When you open the case, you'll notice the DIRECTV Sat-Go case is the antenna and contains the easily removable TV. 11 22 3 DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Opened 1 DIRECTV Sat-Go TV Display 2 DIRECTV Sat-Go! DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Cover / Antenna Sat-Go Case / Antenna 3 11 22 Antenna Rear View (TV removed) 1.
DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Cover / Antenna 2. Compass, which also shows elevations Antenna Front View Front View 7 TV Receiver 3. Antenna Connector 3. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Inside the DIRECTV Sat-Go Case When you open the case, you'll notice the DIRECTV Sat-Go case is the antenna and contains the easily removable TV. 11 22 3 DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Opened 1 DIRECTV Sat-Go TV Display 2 DIRECTV Sat-Go! DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Cover / Antenna Sat-Go Case / Antenna 3 11 22 Antenna Rear View (TV removed) 1.
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TV Connector Panel 5. Access Card Slot The DIRECTV access card is stored inside the DIRECTV Sat-Go case. 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 TV Rear View TV Front View 1. The access card allows you to view DIRECTV® programming. DIRECTV Receiver Panel 7. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Sat-Go TV An integrated TV receiver is pre-installed. DC Power Connector 6. TV Display Panel 8 Remote Control 3. The slot also contains a RESET button. 4. Cable Compartment The Cable compartment stores the AC power cable (permanently attached). 2.
TV Connector Panel 5. Access Card Slot The DIRECTV access card is stored inside the DIRECTV Sat-Go case. 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 TV Rear View TV Front View 1. The access card allows you to view DIRECTV® programming. DIRECTV Receiver Panel 7. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Sat-Go TV An integrated TV receiver is pre-installed. DC Power Connector 6. TV Display Panel 8 Remote Control 3. The slot also contains a RESET button. 4. Cable Compartment The Cable compartment stores the AC power cable (permanently attached). 2.
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... MENU item when the TV MENU is on . 3. VOL - VOL + - Moves the highlight bar up or down to adjust TV settings. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go TV Display Panel TV MENU TV INPUT/ SELECT VOL - Decreases volume. - Moves the highlight bar up or down to move through menu items when the...
... MENU item when the TV MENU is on . 3. VOL - VOL + - Moves the highlight bar up or down to adjust TV settings. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go TV Display Panel TV MENU TV INPUT/ SELECT VOL - Decreases volume. - Moves the highlight bar up or down to move through menu items when the...
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... antenna for 1 second to move through the onscreen menus. 8. INFO Displays the channel banner or info to the TV for personal listening. 2. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go TV Receiver Panel SIGNAL GUIDE MENU SELECT ACTIVE INFO 1 23 4 5 6 7 89 1. (Earphones) Connects personal earphones to a highlighted program or channel cell. 10 SIGNAL Displays...
... antenna for 1 second to move through the onscreen menus. 8. INFO Displays the channel banner or info to the TV for personal listening. 2. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go TV Receiver Panel SIGNAL GUIDE MENU SELECT ACTIVE INFO 1 23 4 5 6 7 89 1. (Earphones) Connects personal earphones to a highlighted program or channel cell. 10 SIGNAL Displays...
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...a VCR or DVD player. 7. We require a land-based telephone connection to equipment with a composite AV input, such as a service port for upgrading the DIRECTV Sat-Go software. 5 AV OUT (Composite video and audio output) Connects the TV to a telephone wall jack. COMPONENT AV IN 2 (Component video and audio input)...a composite AV output, such as a DVD player. 11 AV IN 1 (Composite video and audio input) Connects the TV to the DIRECTV Sat-Go antenna or a residential DIRECTV antenna. 2. SAT Connects the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to equipment with your TV. 3. (USB Port) For future use. 4.
...a VCR or DVD player. 7. We require a land-based telephone connection to equipment with a composite AV input, such as a service port for upgrading the DIRECTV Sat-Go software. 5 AV OUT (Composite video and audio output) Connects the TV to a telephone wall jack. COMPONENT AV IN 2 (Component video and audio input)...a composite AV output, such as a DVD player. 11 AV IN 1 (Composite video and audio input) Connects the TV to the DIRECTV Sat-Go antenna or a residential DIRECTV antenna. 2. SAT Connects the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to equipment with your TV. 3. (USB Port) For future use. 4.
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... channel directly; look for onscreen hints CHAN/PAGE In live TV, displays the Mini Guide; other functions vary - Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Remote Control 1) Remote Control in any direction needed in onscreen menus ENTER Activates number entries quickly NOTE: Don't worry about getting stuck in... DIRECTV mode, the MODE switch on and off, as the Guide, scrolls page up or down PREV Tunes to last channel viewed ...
... channel directly; look for onscreen hints CHAN/PAGE In live TV, displays the Mini Guide; other functions vary - Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Remote Control 1) Remote Control in any direction needed in onscreen menus ENTER Activates number entries quickly NOTE: Don't worry about getting stuck in... DIRECTV mode, the MODE switch on and off, as the Guide, scrolls page up or down PREV Tunes to last channel viewed ...
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... the Remote control. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go 2) Remote Control in TV Mode All the functions for TV mode can be set to TV. NOTE: To use MUTE Toggles sound volume on the front panel of the LCD. MODE SWITCH Changes remote to adjust the DIRECTV menu or the TV menu, or...
... the Remote control. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go 2) Remote Control in TV Mode All the functions for TV mode can be set to TV. NOTE: To use MUTE Toggles sound volume on the front panel of the LCD. MODE SWITCH Changes remote to adjust the DIRECTV menu or the TV menu, or...
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... (supplied), matching the positive (+) and negative (-) at each end. 3. Remove batteries when you : + Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go. + Find that the remote control is no objects between the remote control and its sensor. - Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Difference of settings Displays the TV menu or MENU MENU and services returns to the previous...
... (supplied), matching the positive (+) and negative (-) at each end. 3. Remove batteries when you : + Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go. + Find that the remote control is no objects between the remote control and its sensor. - Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Difference of settings Displays the TV menu or MENU MENU and services returns to the previous...
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...by lifting the TV from the battery compartment by sliding it outward. 4. Remove batteries when you charge the batteries overnight before switching the DIRECTV Sat-Go to standby mode automatically. (Battery usage time is about 8 hours.) 1 SCREWS 2 3 1. The power light will also blink every... the portable battery is no longer operating correctly. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Inserting Battery into the TV You must insert or replace the batteries in the DIRECTV Sat-Go system when you: + Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go system. + Find that you don't use . Strong impact on...
...by lifting the TV from the battery compartment by sliding it outward. 4. Remove batteries when you charge the batteries overnight before switching the DIRECTV Sat-Go to standby mode automatically. (Battery usage time is about 8 hours.) 1 SCREWS 2 3 1. The power light will also blink every... the portable battery is no longer operating correctly. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Inserting Battery into the TV You must insert or replace the batteries in the DIRECTV Sat-Go system when you: + Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go system. + Find that you don't use . Strong impact on...
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... TIP: The antenna case has an integrated compass to help you must have a clear line to the southwest; Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go This section describes how to obtain a satellite signal, choose a location with an unobstructed view of Texas. A suitable site requires the antenna have a clear line of ... the correct direction and angle based on your requirements. Depending on your location. 16 Finding a Suitable Antenna Site When selecting a site to set up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and antenna.
... TIP: The antenna case has an integrated compass to help you must have a clear line to the southwest; Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go This section describes how to obtain a satellite signal, choose a location with an unobstructed view of Texas. A suitable site requires the antenna have a clear line of ... the correct direction and angle based on your requirements. Depending on your location. 16 Finding a Suitable Antenna Site When selecting a site to set up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and antenna.
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... outer antenna case to find the approximate antenna direction and to point the antenna towards the satellites in the southern sky. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Setting Up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and Antenna 1 2 3 1. Open the DIRECTV Sat-Go case and antenna by opening the latches and lifting the handle. 2.
... outer antenna case to find the approximate antenna direction and to point the antenna towards the satellites in the southern sky. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Setting Up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and Antenna 1 2 3 1. Open the DIRECTV Sat-Go case and antenna by opening the latches and lifting the handle. 2.
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Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to the Antenna The DIRECTV Sat-Go comes pre-assembled with the Antenna cable connected to the SAT connector on the TV rear connector panel and to a maximum of 100' 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 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 the SAT connector on the rear antenna base.
Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to the Antenna The DIRECTV Sat-Go comes pre-assembled with the Antenna cable connected to the SAT connector on the TV rear connector panel and to a maximum of 100' 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 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 the SAT connector on the rear antenna base.
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... outlet. 4. 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. Remove the soft plastic cover plug from the cable compartment located in a car or boat. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go to a DC power source such as a cigarette lighter in the TV...
... outlet. 4. 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. Remove the soft plastic cover plug from the cable compartment located in a car or boat. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go to a DC power source such as a cigarette lighter in the TV...
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... and then press SELECT. Throughout the remainder of the Guided Setup. 4 Once completed, you were doing, press any damages that your DIRECTV Sat-Go is hooked up and optimizing your TV. 20 To dismiss the screen saver and return to what you will turn on the remote control... functions. b Select antenna type Round Dish and press SELECT. Important: In order to DIRECTV. 2 Press TV POWER ON. Burn-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 ...
... and then press SELECT. Throughout the remainder of the Guided Setup. 4 Once completed, you were doing, press any damages that your DIRECTV Sat-Go is hooked up and optimizing your TV. 20 To dismiss the screen saver and return to what you will turn on the remote control... functions. b Select antenna type Round Dish and press SELECT. Important: In order to DIRECTV. 2 Press TV POWER ON. Burn-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 ...
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... you do not need additional support, you can use antenna coordinates to help you have to re-enter your location. 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 the screen, "...Antenna Coordinates Antenna coordinates (Direction and Angle numbers) are based on the ZIP code of your antenna to the satellites. 1. Turn on the DIRECTV Sat-Go, press the (POWER) button on the screen. 5. Select Repeat Satellite Setup in the Satellite menu. Enter the ZIP code of your ZIP...
... you do not need additional support, you can use antenna coordinates to help you have to re-enter your location. 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 the screen, "...Antenna Coordinates Antenna coordinates (Direction and Angle numbers) are based on the ZIP code of your antenna to the satellites. 1. Turn on the DIRECTV Sat-Go, press the (POWER) button on the screen. 5. Select Repeat Satellite Setup in the Satellite menu. Enter the ZIP code of your ZIP...
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... 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 display the Signal Strength Meter on the previous page. Press (POWER) button on the receiver to exit and watch ... 3-5 seconds during adverse weather. Once you to obtain the optimum signal strength. Write down to fine-tune the antenna signal. Turn the DIRECTV Sat-Go on the compass label included with the Satellite • The Signal Strength Meter will help you scan and obtain the optimal signal strength (60-70...
... 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 display the Signal Strength Meter on the previous page. Press (POWER) button on the receiver to exit and watch ... 3-5 seconds during adverse weather. Once you to obtain the optimum signal strength. Write down to fine-tune the antenna signal. Turn the DIRECTV Sat-Go on the compass label included with the Satellite • The Signal Strength Meter will help you scan and obtain the optimal signal strength (60-70...