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Question posted by mduSteph2 on January 20th, 2014

My Directv Box Wont Turn On

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on February 15th, 2014 7:36 PM
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Hi, if your box won't turn on, try cleaning the fan and vent to make sure it's not overheating. Also check the outlet and power cord to be sure they are good. If it still won't turn on, you'll probably need to replace the box.

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System Manual - Page 5

...over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly...receiver was designed to accommodate several models of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. For information and pricing please visit directv.com. 5 I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to DIRECTV...
System Manual - Page 11

... basement). always take it on the apparatus. If you want to move your set-top box, first disconnect it, then wait at least 30 seconds before you apply power to it.... Opening or removing covers may also void your DIRECTV® Receiver near water (for compliance could void the user's authority to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be easily accessible. &#...
System Manual - Page 16

...Pressing PLAY returns to the previous or next tickmark. 16 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE STOP While watching recorded TV, pressing...to the end of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. If you 're watching backwards 6 seconds and...point. PAUSE / FRAME BY FRAME II Freezes the action of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to normal...
System Manual - Page 43

... anyone tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will turn the parental controls back on. This passcode will not be asked to create a passcode. Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is...
System Manual - Page 92

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System Manual - Page 93

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System Manual - Page 111

... Quick Menu. 3. Select "System Setup," then "Info & Test." 5. CHAPTER 7 - Turn on your system does not pass the System Test, check any trouble with your receiver, run the system test. Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to access the System Test...
System Manual - Page 116

... a professional to remove them or a DIRECTV installer at 1-800-531-5000. 116 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE Possible Causes: - Frequently Asked Questions Temporary loss of the satellite signal, "frozen" picture, or picture breaks into blocks / pixels The image on the front of the receiver or by unplugging the receiver for 15 seconds and then plugging...
System Manual - Page 119

... RES button on and set the resolution to another source, such as a DVD player, game box, or antenna. - Possible Causes: - You don't subscribe to Caller ID service. - Contact...on your receiver's front panel to set to your receiver or replace your wireless phone jack transmits Caller ID information. CHAPTER 7 - If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver is turned off....
System Manual - Page 131

... Information This device complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV • Trade Name: DIRECTV • Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver • Model Number: R or HR Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits...
System Manual - Page 134

.... If the equipment is experienced with this unit, for repair or warranty information, please contact DIRECTV Customer Care at the address and phone number listed below. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT. Telephone... to customer terminal equipment connected to which this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer.
System Manual - Page 160

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System Manual - Page 164

...If Native is turned on the front...DIRECTV HD DVR. It does not through cycle all resolution and format settings with each key press. 164 DIRECTV...box 6th press: 480p/Crop 7th press: 1080i/Stretch 8th press: 1080i/Letter box 9th press: 1080i/Crop 10th press: repeat cycle Note: * In Native mode, the receiver automatically adjusts resolutions to easily cycle all available resolutions on Receiver...
System Manual - Page 178

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Installation Guide - Page 2

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Installation Guide - Page 6

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Installation Guide - Page 7

... System Setup: System Diagnostic (hidden) screens. Table 2-2: Supported Shortcut Keys STB Model D10 D11 D12 H10 R15 R16 H20 H21 HR20 HR21 HR21P ACTIVE and UP ACTIVE and RIGHT ACTIVE and DOWN Yes Yes Yes Yes ...are supported by pressing the front panel keys simultaneously. Version 2.2 Page 7 of video. DIRECTV Set-Top Box Information for prefixes and call waiting, and a modem test.
Installation Guide - Page 8

... is booted. That means USB ports will be plugged before the STB is plugged in . DIRECTV Set-Top Box Information for the Installer 3 Data Port Connectors Table 3-1 shows what type of 42 March 5,...Port Connector Data Rate (baud) D10 RJ22 9600 D11 USB 9600 D12 USB 9600 H10 RJ22 9600 R15 USB 9600 R16 USB 9600 H20 USB 9600 H21 USB 9600 HR20 USB 9600 HR21 USB 9600 ...
Installation Guide - Page 10

... Page 10 of 42 March 5, 2008 DTV-MD-0058 DIRECTV Set-Top Box Information for the Installer 4 Data Port Commands 4.1 Data Port Commands and Supported STB Table 4-1: Commands and Supported STB Command Command Label Code D10 D11 D12 R15 R16 H10 H20 H21 HR20 HR21 HR21P 0x81 Standby Yes ... No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 0x9F OpenUserChannelMT No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No DIRECTV, Inc.
Installation Guide - Page 11

... STB DIRECTV STB Software Version D10-100 0x1040 D10-200 0x1040 D10-300 0x1043 D11-100 0x1040 D12-100 0x1050 D11-300 0x1040 D11-500 0x1040 R15-100 0x1029 R15-300 0x104B R15-500 0x10FA... a carriage return to be followed by 0x0D (the carriage return hex code). DIRECTV Set-Top Box Information for the Installer 4.2 Software Version of 42 March 5, 2008 DTV-MD-0058 Therefore, ...

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