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... Welcome to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. We'll take you are ready to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. For information and pricing regarding programming... models, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome! I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD...
... Welcome to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. We'll take you are ready to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. For information and pricing regarding programming... models, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your programming package. • DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. Welcome! I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD...
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...to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself). • Any changes or modifications in this manual). • Place it...of a "hot component" such as practical. 11 never attempt to qualified service personnel. Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to move your set-top box, first disconnect it, then...
...to use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord. • CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself). • Any changes or modifications in this manual). • Place it...of a "hot component" such as practical. 11 never attempt to qualified service personnel. Refer servicing to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to move your set-top box, first disconnect it, then...
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CHAPTER 4 - SETTINGS SETUP AND ACTIVATION 52 CONNECTIONS 53 SYSTEM SETUP 59 Info & Test 59 Display 60 Audio 62 HDTV 63 Network Setup 65 Remote Control 65 Satellite 66 Whole-Home 67 Reset 67 51
CHAPTER 4 - SETTINGS SETUP AND ACTIVATION 52 CONNECTIONS 53 SYSTEM SETUP 59 Info & Test 59 Display 60 Audio 62 HDTV 63 Network Setup 65 Remote Control 65 Satellite 66 Whole-Home 67 Reset 67 51
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...; Service Once all that 's right for you will allow you 'll see a message onscreen that says, "Acquiring Satellite Info". Use the Product Information page to DIRECTV, which is set to note this information. 3. Make sure the MODE switch at the top of the receiver, while the card ...number is gathering information from the satellite for the onscreen program guide. Using the arrow keys on the access card itself. The first screen will need to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. After these setup procedures are complete, all the...
...; Service Once all that 's right for you will allow you 'll see a message onscreen that says, "Acquiring Satellite Info". Use the Product Information page to DIRECTV, which is set to note this information. 3. Make sure the MODE switch at the top of the receiver, while the card ...number is gathering information from the satellite for the onscreen program guide. Using the arrow keys on the access card itself. The first screen will need to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. After these setup procedures are complete, all the...
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...top of the video and audio outputs on the connectors your receiver (or any other cables. 54 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Always match the color of the plug to the same color of such... an OUT to the TV. Connections Connections for Auxiliary Equipment If you upgrade your TV, get a new DIRECTV Receiver, or add new equipment such as a TV or VCR) to the AC power supply until you ...various options for connecting your equipment. they are listed in order, with your digital satellite receiver; Not all receivers and TV models. WARNING: Do not connect your receiver and TV support; All ...
...top of the video and audio outputs on the connectors your receiver (or any other cables. 54 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Always match the color of the plug to the same color of such... an OUT to the TV. Connections Connections for Auxiliary Equipment If you upgrade your TV, get a new DIRECTV Receiver, or add new equipment such as a TV or VCR) to the AC power supply until you ...various options for connecting your equipment. they are listed in order, with your digital satellite receiver; Not all receivers and TV models. WARNING: Do not connect your receiver and TV support; All ...
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Look for the letter(s) "R" or "RB" at the end of the receiver, RF transmission lets your put your DIRECTV Remote Control. While IR transmission requires a clear line of sight to RF, select "Remote Control" and then "IR/RF Setup". To change your remote method ... up . However, you can come here to see the satellite signal strength your system is getting or to 200 feet away. Satellite This option is typically only used by installers when your receiver is initially set up to repeat the satellite setup procedure. 66 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE System Setup IR/RF...
Look for the letter(s) "R" or "RB" at the end of the receiver, RF transmission lets your put your DIRECTV Remote Control. While IR transmission requires a clear line of sight to RF, select "Remote Control" and then "IR/RF Setup". To change your remote method ... up . However, you can come here to see the satellite signal strength your system is getting or to 200 feet away. Satellite This option is typically only used by installers when your receiver is initially set up to repeat the satellite setup procedure. 66 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE System Setup IR/RF...
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... concluding that : 1. For Standard-Definition receivers, press GREEN on your digital satellite receiver. You should run the system test. If you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV® Receiver: 1. are experiencing any of these steps to run the diagnostics... system test on your TV and the DIRECTV® Receiver. 2. Follow these potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone connection and access card. 7. Select "Parental, Fav's & Setup." 4. jacks, cables, etc...
... concluding that : 1. For Standard-Definition receivers, press GREEN on your digital satellite receiver. You should run the system test. If you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV® Receiver: 1. are experiencing any of these steps to run the diagnostics... system test on your TV and the DIRECTV® Receiver. 2. Follow these potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone connection and access card. 7. Select "Parental, Fav's & Setup." 4. jacks, cables, etc...
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... manual to be acquired. This may have been activated. Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then "To Do list". - Possible Causes: - If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the screen, progress freezes during download. Check your... the "Acquiring Guide Data" or "Acquiring Data From Satellite" message is changing channels to see the progress bar again. - Your TV's timer may be about to begin, so the receiver is on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to turn off ...
... manual to be acquired. This may have been activated. Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then "To Do list". - Possible Causes: - If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the screen, progress freezes during download. Check your... the "Acquiring Guide Data" or "Acquiring Data From Satellite" message is changing channels to see the progress bar again. - Your TV's timer may be about to begin, so the receiver is on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to turn off ...
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... to resolve the issue. - There may be a problem with the transmission from your satellite dish to your signal should contact a professional to remove them or a DIRECTV Installer at 1-800-531-5000. 78 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can also check all the cable connections between your ...line of sight to the satellite. - Solution: - Weather issues are no weather problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on any others), wait for loose or...
... to resolve the issue. - There may be a problem with the transmission from your satellite dish to your signal should contact a professional to remove them or a DIRECTV Installer at 1-800-531-5000. 78 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can also check all the cable connections between your ...line of sight to the satellite. - Solution: - Weather issues are no weather problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on any others), wait for loose or...
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... missing from the left menu, then select "Repeat Satellite Setup." To change your receiver information, go to directv.com, click on Customer Service, Troubleshooting, On-Screen Messages, Please Call Customer Service, ext. 721. Check Satellite Dish Type shown on the System Setup screen to ...be logged into your receiver's preferences: Press the MENU key on directv.com to a channel. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 ...
... missing from the left menu, then select "Repeat Satellite Setup." To change your receiver information, go to directv.com, click on Customer Service, Troubleshooting, On-Screen Messages, Please Call Customer Service, ext. 721. Check Satellite Dish Type shown on the System Setup screen to ...be logged into your receiver's preferences: Press the MENU key on directv.com to a channel. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 ...
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..., and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV • Trade Name: DIRECTV • Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver • Model Numbers: D or H Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Responsible Party...
..., and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV • Trade Name: DIRECTV • Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver • Model Numbers: D or H Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Responsible Party...
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... ACTA. Warranty & Other Information 89 4 5 6 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the DIRECTV® Receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • CAUTION: Changes or ...equipment complies with Class B limits may find the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV® Receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the U.S....
... ACTA. Warranty & Other Information 89 4 5 6 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the DIRECTV® Receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • CAUTION: Changes or ...equipment complies with Class B limits may find the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV® Receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the U.S....
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... equipment, consult your alarm equipment. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 FCC Customer Information If trouble is resolved. DIRECTV, Inc. 2230 E. If the equipment is causing harm to the network, the telephone company may request that electrical surges, typically... lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to which this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer. It does not contain any user-serviceable...
... equipment, consult your alarm equipment. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 FCC Customer Information If trouble is resolved. DIRECTV, Inc. 2230 E. If the equipment is causing harm to the network, the telephone company may request that electrical surges, typically... lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to which this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer. It does not contain any user-serviceable...
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... with an optional RF remote. RCA-Audio/Video Jacks - For future use . green, red, blue. A/V OUT - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Use this satellite in at all times to function properly. For future use . (USB 2.0 Host 5V = 500mA) 8. Connect one line from your phone service package includes... REMOTE - A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to enable Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if your satellite dish here. Some receivers have RF built-in through a direct power cord. 10. Not available on all models. 5. Your receiver must be purchased...
... with an optional RF remote. RCA-Audio/Video Jacks - For future use . green, red, blue. A/V OUT - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Use this satellite in at all times to function properly. For future use . (USB 2.0 Host 5V = 500mA) 8. Connect one line from your phone service package includes... REMOTE - A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to enable Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if your satellite dish here. Some receivers have RF built-in through a direct power cord. 10. Not available on all models. 5. Your receiver must be purchased...
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... VCR. S-VIDEO - POWER - SATELLITE IN - This jack provides the most basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality. 3. VIDEO (YELLOW) - Connect the second RCA-type composite VIDEO jack to choose the channel that is not used in your DIRECTV Receiver from the DIRECTV Receiver's OUT TO TV. 5. ... picture quality than RF coaxial cables. Audio cables offer better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack. USB PORT - Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to the satellite dish antenna. 2. If your TV. 6. For future use it ). 10. Provides the best picture quality, better than VIDEO RCA...
... VCR. S-VIDEO - POWER - SATELLITE IN - This jack provides the most basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality. 3. VIDEO (YELLOW) - Connect the second RCA-type composite VIDEO jack to choose the channel that is not used in your DIRECTV Receiver from the DIRECTV Receiver's OUT TO TV. 5. ... picture quality than RF coaxial cables. Audio cables offer better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack. USB PORT - Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to the satellite dish antenna. 2. If your TV. 6. For future use it ). 10. Provides the best picture quality, better than VIDEO RCA...
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..., 109 Resolution - 27, 63, 64, 105, 119, 120, 121 Resolution Indicator - 105 Restart - 68 RF Remote - 66 Router - 112, 113, 114, 116, 117 S Satellite Data Acquisition - 78 Satellite Signal Strength - 74 ScoreGuide™ - 49 Searching for Shows - 30-32 by channel - 31 by title - 30 by keyword - 32 by person - 31 Settings...
..., 109 Resolution - 27, 63, 64, 105, 119, 120, 121 Resolution Indicator - 105 Restart - 68 RF Remote - 66 Router - 112, 113, 114, 116, 117 S Satellite Data Acquisition - 78 Satellite Signal Strength - 74 ScoreGuide™ - 49 Searching for Shows - 30-32 by channel - 31 by title - 30 by keyword - 32 by person - 31 Settings...
Installation Guide
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.... Right Hand Circular Polarization. Low Noise Block down converter. Sony/Phillips Digital Interface. Direct broadcast satellite. Digital Visual Interface. On-Screen Display. Set-top box. Outdoor Unit. Commonly used as the "access card" or "smart card". DIRECTV's new generation of 42 March 5, 2008 DTV-MD-0058 Necessary to purchase movies when the...
.... Right Hand Circular Polarization. Low Noise Block down converter. Sony/Phillips Digital Interface. Direct broadcast satellite. Digital Visual Interface. On-Screen Display. Set-top box. Outdoor Unit. Commonly used as the "access card" or "smart card". DIRECTV's new generation of 42 March 5, 2008 DTV-MD-0058 Necessary to purchase movies when the...