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Question posted by chuckhynes on July 11th, 2013

I Have An R 15 / 500 Receiver..... How Do I Get Closed Captioning?

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System Manual - Page 5

... DVR service in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your favorite programs. This user guide applies to accommodate several models ...in order use to start watching TV. Welcome to recording your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. Getting Connected If a...
System Manual - Page 6

...REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 14 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 14 Navigation and Destination Buttons 15 Shortcut Buttons 15 DVR Control Buttons 16 The Progress Bar 17 Live Buffer 18 CHAPTER 2: CHANNELS & PROGRAM ... 26 Info 26 Last 5 27 Favorite Channels List 27 Closed Captioning 28 Audio/Video Options 29 Parental Controls 29 Menu 30 Smart Search 32 Suggested Searches 32 ...
System Manual - Page 9

Satellite (or Sat & Antenna 105 Whole-Home 105 Reset 106 Access Card 106 CHAPTER 7: HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 108 Troubleshooting Tips 109 Reset/Reauthorizing Your Receiver 109 System Software Updates 110... 131 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 135 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels ......148 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD DVR 156 Appendix 3: About...
System Manual - Page 11

...to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be exposed to place your receiver. The telecommunication network voltage used ...not be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to article 810, in this manual). • Place it ...DIRECTV® Receiver into their jacks. the vent slots on the marking label or in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for ...
System Manual - Page 16

...Fast Forward, etc.). Press REPLAY while rewinding to go to the next 15-minute tickmark.* Pressing PLAY returns to normal play .) RECORD R One ...to the end of the program. *Some Standard-Definition DVRs (models R15/R16) work differently. If you have one of the program. STOP... TV. Holding down REPLAY jumps to the beginning of these receivers, press and hold the REW or FFWD buttons to skip to...
System Manual - Page 25

...can also press INFO to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to highlight an option, then press SELECT. Select "More Info" for detailed program information and other...Chapter Chapter 1 2 Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls.
System Manual - Page 26

... read a brief description of software changes and new features that we download to see your receiver. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". 26 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE When you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. We also notify you of the program...
System Manual - Page 28

...; DVR USER GUIDE The display format is the only difference so check out both to determine your TV to turn the display of subtitles or closed captioning off. Both options display the same text so only one or the other can be "ON" at a time. SD Receivers support 'pass-through,' allowing your preference.
System Manual - Page 92

.... Next, you'll be ready to control other equipment such as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for you and subscribe to DIRECTV, which is also turned on hand your...for the onscreen program guide. After these setup procedures are complete, all that says, "Acquiring Satellite Info," as your TV and/or DVD player. Press PWR. Activate Your DIRECTV® Service ...
System Manual - Page 93

...calling DIRECTV to the TV. 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 6 - you may restrict viewing or recording with your receiver to the receiver. Settings 93 Not all cables come with certain consumer electronics equipment attached to a land-based telephone line saves you ... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Connections Your Phone Connection Connecting your digital satellite receiver;
System Manual - Page 98

... shows you the other option. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to the category filter first. For...the Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. No matter which include: Recording Tips (HD Receivers ONLY): Turn "On" or "Off" helpful tips that display on screen whenever you HD ...
System Manual - Page 99

... Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on Standard-Definition Receivers) to set the "aspect ratio" of captions. Most Standard-Definition TVs are 16:9. Settings 99 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Captioning High-Definition DVRs Select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on HD Receivers and is covered in "HDTV" later in this chapter.
System Manual - Page 105

... have a built-in off -air antenna in Chapter 5. you can use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your receiver is initially set or change the names of each receiver location. Settings 105 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Satellite (or Sat & Antenna) This option is used to your HD DVR...
System Manual - Page 109

...be acquired. - Troubleshooting Tips Reset Button 4 5 6 7 8 CHAPTER 7 - DIRECTV® Receiver, then wait for 15 seconds, then plug it . It could take as much as 48 hours to directv.com/reauthorize ...front of the - If the above two items don't work, try reauthorizing your receiver. On a computer, go to reacquire all your program guide data. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ...
System Manual - Page 111

...-Definition DVR, press the GREEN button to display the Quick Menu. 3. are working correctly. 3. There are batteries in the remote control, and they are in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to access the System Test tab and then select "Run Test." 6. The access card is a problem. You should run a system...
System Manual - Page 112

... different input source than what you toggle between different video sources. If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind ...Receiver and TV are both powered on. - Press TV INPUT on your TV. see the progress bar again. - TV INPUT must be acquired. Frequently Asked Questions Progress bar freezes while Acquiring Guide Data / Data From Satellite...
System Manual - Page 116

... call us at 1-800-531-5000 to relocate your line of sight to the satellite. - If the picture is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on the front of the receiver or by unplugging the receiver for 15 seconds and then plugging it back in good weather, contact a professional installer to realign...
System Manual - Page 117

... configured. - Solution: - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 Frequently Asked Questions Partial programming loss; Your receiver information may be excluded from the left menu, then select "Repeat Satellite Setup." If not, select "Satellite" from the Favorites list currently in use the guide to tune to be logged into your Favorites List...
System Manual - Page 131

.... CHAPTER 8 - 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 the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules.
System Manual - Page 170

... 156 Caller ID - 26, 31, 76, 119, 151, 155 Cast & Crew - 33, 78 Category Sort- 24, 35 Closed Captioning - 28, 99 Changing Video Output - 163 Channel Banner - 25, 26, 98, 100, 101, 103 Channel Blocks - 46 Clock...21 Date & Time - 24 Defaults - 42, 54, 65, 71, 101, 106 Deleting - 63, 68, 81 Destination Buttons - 15 Digital Audio - 94, 95-96, 100, 151, 155 DIRECTV CINEMA - 32, 39, 50-56, 67, 68, 70, 73...

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  • DIRECTV DIRECTV Subtitles
    ...see an option for the hearing impaired. Learn more visually appealing. Use the arrow button to read closed captioning What equipment do I need to troubleshoot issues with component audio/visual? Favorite Channels List It's available...program, press the YELLOW button on the following receiver models: H21, H23, HR20, HR21, HR23, R22. Will our 3D signal work with closed captioning.
  • DIRECTV How to troubleshoot issues with closed captioning
    ...: [email protected] ; In these cases, it is simply passing information received from the national networks includes captioning errors, local affiliated stations will pass those errors along as local news, sporting events, etc. Solutions : For immediate closed captioning Problem Closed Caption issues can originate from programming sources and program guide information vendors...
  • DIRECTV DVR Scheduler-Can't Record Series
    Why can't I record an entire series with the DIRECTV DVR Scheduler? Currently, standard-definition DIRECTV Plus DVR receivers (R15, R16) don't support remote series recordings. Can I record an entire series with the DVR Scheduler? We hope to add this ability in the future.

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