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...PARTS INSIDE. Safety and Care Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go system has been designed and manufactured to prevent damage from tip-over. 13) Unplug this product to features for safe and optimal use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, ...for your power supply. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Sat-Go system into your household, please do not expose this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the obsolete outlet....
...PARTS INSIDE. Safety and Care Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go system has been designed and manufactured to prevent damage from tip-over. 13) Unplug this product to features for safe and optimal use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, ...for your power supply. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. TIP: We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Sat-Go system into your household, please do not expose this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the obsolete outlet....
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... should be stored between -20°C and 60°C (-4°F to operate the equipment. • The DIRECTV Sat-Go system should not be used is 20~90%. 17) Do not use sharp tools such as a pin or a pencil near water (for compliance (by the warranty or by inserting ...all the components before you connect or disconnect any openings in the DIRECTV Sat-Go system (other objects on the marking label or in construction of the DIRECTV Sat-Go system. The telecommunication network voltage used near the TV, as they may expose dangerous voltage or other equipment before...
... should be stored between -20°C and 60°C (-4°F to operate the equipment. • The DIRECTV Sat-Go system should not be used is 20~90%. 17) Do not use sharp tools such as a pin or a pencil near water (for compliance (by the warranty or by inserting ...all the components before you connect or disconnect any openings in the DIRECTV Sat-Go system (other objects on the marking label or in construction of the DIRECTV Sat-Go system. The telecommunication network voltage used near the TV, as they may expose dangerous voltage or other equipment before...
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... Like all phosphor-based display devices and all TFT LCD Displays, LCDs can result in phosphor burn if proper precautions are finished using it . 3 Display a moving image whenever possible. 2. Burn-in is protected by the warranty. The LCD Panel consists of 6 ...defective cells for the device to the following guidelines and recommendations for non-commercial, home use only. IMPORTANT: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is not covered by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is therefore possible that...
... Like all phosphor-based display devices and all TFT LCD Displays, LCDs can result in phosphor burn if proper precautions are finished using it . 3 Display a moving image whenever possible. 2. Burn-in is protected by the warranty. The LCD Panel consists of 6 ...defective cells for the device to the following guidelines and recommendations for non-commercial, home use only. IMPORTANT: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is not covered by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is therefore possible that...
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... 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 Line (when used in the home). . . . .29 Connecting your DIRECTV Sat-Go...
... 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 Line (when used in the home). . . . .29 Connecting your DIRECTV Sat-Go...
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... 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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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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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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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! TV Receiver 3. DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Cover / Antenna 2. DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Cover / Antenna Sat-Go Case / Antenna 3 11 22 Antenna Rear View (TV removed) 1. Antenna Connector 3. Compass, which also shows elevations Antenna Front View Front View 7
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! TV Receiver 3. DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Cover / Antenna 2. DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Cover / Antenna Sat-Go Case / Antenna 3 11 22 Antenna Rear View (TV removed) 1. Antenna Connector 3. Compass, which also shows elevations Antenna Front View Front View 7
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Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Sat-Go TV An integrated TV receiver is pre-installed. 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. DC Power Connector 6. TV Display Panel 8 DIRECTV Receiver Panel 7. Remote Control 3. TV Connector Panel 5. The access card allows you to view DIRECTV® programming. Cable Compartment The Cable compartment stores the AC power cable (permanently attached). 2. The slot also contains a RESET button. 4.
Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Sat-Go TV An integrated TV receiver is pre-installed. 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. DC Power Connector 6. TV Display Panel 8 DIRECTV Receiver Panel 7. Remote Control 3. TV Connector Panel 5. The access card allows you to view DIRECTV® programming. Cable Compartment The Cable compartment stores the AC power cable (permanently attached). 2. The slot also contains a RESET button. 4.
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... menu items when the TV MENU is on. 5. (POWER) Turns the TV on . 4. This menu automatically times out after a few seconds. 2. VOL - VOL + - Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go TV Display Panel TV MENU TV INPUT/ SELECT VOL - Moves the highlight bar up or down to adjust TV settings. Decreases volume. - Moves the...
... menu items when the TV MENU is on. 5. (POWER) Turns the TV on . 4. This menu automatically times out after a few seconds. 2. VOL - VOL + - Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go TV Display Panel TV MENU TV INPUT/ SELECT VOL - Moves the highlight bar up or down to adjust TV settings. Decreases volume. - Moves the...
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...GUIDE Displays the onscreen program guide. 4. CH + Moves the highlight bar up or down to move through the onscreen menus. 8. This is used for pointing the antenna for 1 second to exit the Signal Strength Meter display. 3. SELECT Selects the item highlighted. 7. ◀ ARROW ... Home Page-local weather and more! 9. 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 ...
...GUIDE Displays the onscreen program guide. 4. CH + Moves the highlight bar up or down to move through the onscreen menus. 8. This is used for pointing the antenna for 1 second to exit the Signal Strength Meter display. 3. SELECT Selects the item highlighted. 7. ◀ ARROW ... Home Page-local weather and more! 9. 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 ...
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... as a VCR or DVD player. 6. We require a land-based telephone connection to equipment with your TV. 3. (USB Port) For future use. 4. SAT Connects the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to a telephone wall jack. COMPONENT AV IN 2 (Component video and audio input) Connects the TV to equipment with a component AV output...to equipment with a composite AV output, such as a DVD player. 11 PHONE JACK Connects the TV to the DIRECTV Sat-Go antenna or a residential DIRECTV antenna. 2. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go TV Rear Connector Panel AV OUT AV IN 1 COMPONENT AV IN 2 1 2 34 5 6 7 1.
... as a VCR or DVD player. 6. We require a land-based telephone connection to equipment with your TV. 3. (USB Port) For future use. 4. SAT Connects the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to a telephone wall jack. COMPONENT AV IN 2 (Component video and audio input) Connects the TV to equipment with a component AV output...to equipment with a composite AV output, such as a DVD player. 11 PHONE JACK Connects the TV to the DIRECTV Sat-Go antenna or a residential DIRECTV antenna. 2. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go TV Rear Connector Panel AV OUT AV IN 1 COMPONENT AV IN 2 1 2 34 5 6 7 1.
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... always press EXIT to return to items in any highlighted item BACK Takes you to a channel directly; other functions vary - Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Remote Control 1) Remote Control in DIRECTV Mode All the functions for onscreen hints YELLOW In fullscreen TV, cycles through alternate audio tracks; GUIDE Displays the onscreen program guide...
... always press EXIT to return to items in any highlighted item BACK Takes you to a channel directly; other functions vary - Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Remote Control 1) Remote Control in DIRECTV Mode All the functions for onscreen hints YELLOW In fullscreen TV, cycles through alternate audio tracks; GUIDE Displays the onscreen program guide...
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Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go 2) Remote Control in TV Mode All the functions for TV mode can be controlled with the buttons on the front panel of the LCD. NOTE: To use your remote control in TV mode, ...the TV menu or returns to the previous menu RED Changes the closed caption GREEN For future use MUTE Toggles sound volume on the remote control should be adjusted with the Remote control. You ...always press EXIT to return to items in a menu. MODE SWITCH Changes remote to adjust the DIRECTV menu or the TV menu, or to control other equipment TV INPUT TV INPUT Changes the input ...
Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go 2) Remote Control in TV Mode All the functions for TV mode can be controlled with the buttons on the front panel of the LCD. NOTE: To use your remote control in TV mode, ...the TV menu or returns to the previous menu RED Changes the closed caption GREEN For future use MUTE Toggles sound volume on the remote control should be adjusted with the Remote control. You ...always press EXIT to return to items in a menu. MODE SWITCH Changes remote to adjust the DIRECTV menu or the TV menu, or to control other equipment TV INPUT TV INPUT Changes the input ...
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...onscreen hints NUMBER KEYS Tune to a channel directly; Make sure there are operated differently in the remote control when you: + Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go. + Find that the remote control is no objects between the remote control and its sensor. - look for onscreen hints YELLOW In ...from the remote control may cause operation failure. - Don't place the remote control near a heater or damp place. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Difference of settings Displays the TV menu or MENU MENU and services returns to the previous menu Displays info for a highlighted...
...onscreen hints NUMBER KEYS Tune to a channel directly; Make sure there are operated differently in the remote control when you: + Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go. + Find that the remote control is no objects between the remote control and its sensor. - look for onscreen hints YELLOW In ...from the remote control may cause operation failure. - Don't place the remote control near a heater or damp place. Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Difference of settings Displays the TV menu or MENU MENU and services returns to the previous menu Displays info for a highlighted...
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... of the TV, unscrew the two screws holding the battery cover in the DIRECTV Sat-Go system when you: + Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go system. + Find that you don't use the DIRECTV Sat-Go system for 10 minutes before the first use. It is recommended that the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV is about 8 hours.) 1 SCREWS 2 3 1. TIP: The Low Portable Battery symbol displays onscreen...
... of the TV, unscrew the two screws holding the battery cover in the DIRECTV Sat-Go system when you: + Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go system. + Find that you don't use the DIRECTV Sat-Go system for 10 minutes before the first use. It is recommended that the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV is about 8 hours.) 1 SCREWS 2 3 1. TIP: The Low Portable Battery symbol displays onscreen...
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... in the case, or lift and remove it from the case, then move it a suitable viewing position. 3. Open the DIRECTV Sat-Go case and antenna by opening the latches and lifting the handle. 2. TIP: Use the compass on the outer antenna case to find the approximate antenna direction and to removing the TV...
... in the case, or lift and remove it from the case, then move it a suitable viewing position. 3. Open the DIRECTV Sat-Go case and antenna by opening the latches and lifting the handle. 2. TIP: Use the compass on the outer antenna case to find the approximate antenna direction and to removing the TV...
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...remainder of the Guided Setup, use the arrow keys on the remote control to move to watch TV. Important: In order to protect your TV screen from burn-in (a side-effect caused when a stationary image is displayed for too long), the DIRECTV Sat-Go system interface automatically goes into ... MODE SWITCH on the remote control is set to complete your setup functions. Burn-in , you were doing, press any damages that your DIRECTV Sat-Go is hooked up and optimizing your antenna signal and setup - including positioning your location and press SELECT. a Select the desired language and press...
...remainder of the Guided Setup, use the arrow keys on the remote control to move to watch TV. Important: In order to protect your TV screen from burn-in (a side-effect caused when a stationary image is displayed for too long), the DIRECTV Sat-Go system interface automatically goes into ... MODE SWITCH on the remote control is set to complete your setup functions. Burn-in , you were doing, press any damages that your DIRECTV Sat-Go is hooked up and optimizing your antenna signal and setup - including positioning your location and press SELECT. a Select the desired language and press...
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... to the satellites. 1. Now align the antenna using the coordinates for your region, you do not need additional support, you point your ZIP code to the satellite, the TV automatically comes on page 25. 21 Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go After Guided Setup: Getting a Satellite Signal If ...the antenna is not aligned to get the coordinates for the new location. Turn on the DIRECTV Sat-Go, press the (POWER) button on the line below each illustration.
... to the satellites. 1. Now align the antenna using the coordinates for your region, you do not need additional support, you point your ZIP code to the satellite, the TV automatically comes on page 25. 21 Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go After Guided Setup: Getting a Satellite Signal If ...the antenna is not aligned to get the coordinates for the new location. Turn on the DIRECTV Sat-Go, press the (POWER) button on the line below each illustration.
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...Strength screen. Press the Signal button on the previous page. Set the antenna to obtain the optimum signal strength. c. Turn the DIRECTV Sat-Go on the TV display panel. 2. Press (POWER) button on . Note: If this is important to experience signal outages during ... d. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Aligning the Antenna with the DIRECTV Sat-Go. It is a new setup, the Receiver will gather satellite information for 3-5 seconds during adverse weather. a. Point the antenna to the general southerly direction using the compass and/or use the Direction and Angle ...
...Strength screen. Press the Signal button on the previous page. Set the antenna to obtain the optimum signal strength. c. Turn the DIRECTV Sat-Go on the TV display panel. 2. Press (POWER) button on . Note: If this is important to experience signal outages during ... d. Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go Aligning the Antenna with the DIRECTV Sat-Go. It is a new setup, the Receiver will gather satellite information for 3-5 seconds during adverse weather. a. Point the antenna to the general southerly direction using the compass and/or use the Direction and Angle ...
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...the antenna cable: - To place the TV and Receiver more than 15' from the calledfor coordinate setting) and repeat the antenna alignment procedure. 23 Use of the antenna slightly (+/-2 degrees, then +/- 4 degrees from the antenna RG-6 cable is not recommended and may cause performance problems. • ...windows, corner or roof overhang, including your receiver 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 an RG-59 cable is highly recommended. They might ...
...the antenna cable: - To place the TV and Receiver more than 15' from the calledfor coordinate setting) and repeat the antenna alignment procedure. 23 Use of the antenna slightly (+/-2 degrees, then +/- 4 degrees from the antenna RG-6 cable is not recommended and may cause performance problems. • ...windows, corner or roof overhang, including your receiver 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 an RG-59 cable is highly recommended. They might ...