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...Off Note: Each time you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to be in a... position that has not been programmed, or if you . The mode switch must always be replaced. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn your ...
...Off Note: Each time you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to operate your DIRECTV® Receiver. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to be in a... position that has not been programmed, or if you . The mode switch must always be replaced. Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn your ...
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... Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want . The display format is active, select the "Add..." If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of your preference. (Select OFF to turn... the display of your remote and select "Change favorites list". On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your self-created lists is the only difference so check out both to determine...
... Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want . The display format is active, select the "Add..." If one or the other can be "ON" at a time. Custom 1 and 2 are self-created lists of your preference. (Select OFF to turn... the display of your remote and select "Change favorites list". On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your self-created lists is the only difference so check out both to determine...
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..., Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". You'll be asked to view restricted programming. He or she will turn parental controls back on just who's watching what, and requires a passcode to create a passcode. Using your entry to proceed without the passcode. ...restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will not be your passcode, you can easily override the limits. On High-Definition Receivers you can also access Parental Controls by pressing INFO, then selecting "Parental", ...
..., Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". You'll be asked to view restricted programming. He or she will turn parental controls back on just who's watching what, and requires a passcode to create a passcode. Using your entry to proceed without the passcode. ...restricted, or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will not be your passcode, you can easily override the limits. On High-Definition Receivers you can also access Parental Controls by pressing INFO, then selecting "Parental", ...
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... notices as follows: Press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "Turn On Notices." Caller ID Caller ID This feature allows you 'll see your receiver to display Caller ID, press MENU, select "Caller ID" then select "Turn On Notices." When the Notification option is on your Call Log, select "...TVmail & Caller ID," select "Edit Settings", then select "Caller ID." 42 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE To ...
... notices as follows: Press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," then "Turn On Notices." Caller ID Caller ID This feature allows you 'll see your receiver to display Caller ID, press MENU, select "Caller ID" then select "Turn On Notices." When the Notification option is on your Call Log, select "...TVmail & Caller ID," select "Edit Settings", then select "Caller ID." 42 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE To ...
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... reason, you will need to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. Have on hand your TV and/or DVR player. The DIRECTV® Receiver will allow you to select a language. Follow the onscreen instructions. The first screen will turn on the remote control, move to the language you 're ready, just...
... reason, you will need to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. Have on hand your TV and/or DVR player. The DIRECTV® Receiver will allow you to select a language. Follow the onscreen instructions. The first screen will turn on the remote control, move to the language you 're ready, just...
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...Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. Guide shows: Select whether you want the guide to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on -screen text language. System Setup Display Select "Display..." or "Clock". Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on or off. Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to show you the other option. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the...
...Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. Guide shows: Select whether you want the guide to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on -screen text language. System Setup Display Select "Display..." or "Clock". Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on or off. Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to show you the other option. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the...
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Captioning High-Definition Receivers On HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on SD Receivers) to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions. System Setup Chapter 4 - Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Captioning High-Definition Receivers On HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning on SD Receivers) to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions. System Setup Chapter 4 - Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
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... change . Native mode slows down the system's response time to that same format. System Setup Chapter 4 - You can turn Native mode ON or OFF. For example, if Native mode is ON and a program is OFF, your receiver will display the program at every channel change to channel changes since the...You may want to show it in 480p, your TV auto-changes to match the resolution of this, the default setting is ON, your HD Receiver tells the TV to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. When Native Mode is OFF. Video Set your remote...
... change . Native mode slows down the system's response time to that same format. System Setup Chapter 4 - You can turn Native mode ON or OFF. For example, if Native mode is ON and a program is OFF, your receiver will display the program at every channel change to channel changes since the...You may want to show it in 480p, your TV auto-changes to match the resolution of this, the default setting is ON, your HD Receiver tells the TV to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. When Native Mode is OFF. Video Set your remote...
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... to normal after the update is complete. If your call Customer Service at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. System Software Updates DIRECTV periodically sends system software updates to your receiver to help troubleshoot your receiver is on when an update is sent, you will occur automatically, usually at 1-800-531-5000...
... to normal after the update is complete. If your call Customer Service at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. System Software Updates DIRECTV periodically sends system software updates to your receiver to help troubleshoot your receiver is on when an update is sent, you will occur automatically, usually at 1-800-531-5000...
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... then "Info & Test." 5. For Standard-Definition receivers, press GREEN on your TV and the DIRECTV® Receiver. 2. If you are working correctly. 3. If you continue to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV Receiver. The access card is a problem. Follow these ...concluding that : 1. Occasional fluctuations in the DIRECTV® Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Troubleshooting Tips Run the System Test The System Test allows you to run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV® Receiver: 1. Turn on your remote, then select "Run ...
... then "Info & Test." 5. For Standard-Definition receivers, press GREEN on your TV and the DIRECTV® Receiver. 2. If you are working correctly. 3. If you continue to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV Receiver. The access card is a problem. Follow these ...concluding that : 1. Occasional fluctuations in the DIRECTV® Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Troubleshooting Tips Run the System Test The System Test allows you to run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV® Receiver: 1. Turn on your remote, then select "Run ...
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After five minutes, the screen saver will display. DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to see if there are other scheduled autotunes. Solution: - Possible Causes: - Solution: - Check your TV owner's...still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE A scheduled autotune may have been activated. Frequently Asked Questions Progress bar freezes while ...
After five minutes, the screen saver will display. DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to see if there are other scheduled autotunes. Solution: - Possible Causes: - Solution: - Check your TV owner's...still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE A scheduled autotune may have been activated. Frequently Asked Questions Progress bar freezes while ...
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... TV and/or your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn off all equipment connected to your receiver are not powered on . - Check that DIRECTV® Receiver and TV are trying to work; Press the INPUT button on . - If problems persist, turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on . - If snowy screen, make sure your TV.... Your TV may be programmed to view. Press TV INPUT on your DIRECTV remote to change the video source. - Press the TV/VCR button...
... TV and/or your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn off all equipment connected to your receiver are not powered on . - Check that DIRECTV® Receiver and TV are trying to work; Press the INPUT button on . - If problems persist, turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on . - If snowy screen, make sure your TV.... Your TV may be programmed to view. Press TV INPUT on your DIRECTV remote to change the video source. - Press the TV/VCR button...
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Remote batteries are dead. - If remote is not turning on the receiver: • Make sure mode switch is all power strips have a reset button). 76 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions DIRECTV® Receiver will not turn on Your receiver won't turn on remote. • If still not responding, check batteries... is not plugged in to pressing the buttons on the front panel of the receiver: • Verify power cord is plugged in at both the wall outlet and rear panel of the receiver. • If receiver is plugged into a wall outlet, make sure it is not controlled by a...
Remote batteries are dead. - If remote is not turning on the receiver: • Make sure mode switch is all power strips have a reset button). 76 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions DIRECTV® Receiver will not turn on Your receiver won't turn on remote. • If still not responding, check batteries... is not plugged in to pressing the buttons on the front panel of the receiver: • Verify power cord is plugged in at both the wall outlet and rear panel of the receiver. • If receiver is plugged into a wall outlet, make sure it is not controlled by a...
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...been activated on and enter your receiver has plenty of the receiver. - Wait 30 seconds for internal circuits to reset, then turn your DIRECTV® Receiver back on your DIRECTV® Receiver. Help & Troubleshooting 77 4 5...turn receiver back on top of ventilation and that your parental lock code at the prompt. Excessive heat may have caused the receiver to a power surge. - Consult an electrician if the problem is on . - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Frequently Asked Questions DIRECTV® Receiver Turns off while playing Your receiver turns...
...been activated on and enter your receiver has plenty of the receiver. - Wait 30 seconds for internal circuits to reset, then turn your DIRECTV® Receiver back on your DIRECTV® Receiver. Help & Troubleshooting 77 4 5...turn receiver back on top of ventilation and that your parental lock code at the prompt. Excessive heat may have caused the receiver to a power surge. - Consult an electrician if the problem is on . - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Frequently Asked Questions DIRECTV® Receiver Turns off while playing Your receiver turns...
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Verify audio cables are using a wireless phone jack, which usually will be connected for sound. - Verify that your surround sound system is turned off. Help & Troubleshooting 81 4 5 6 Raise or lower the volume. Press the RESET button. Caller ID not working , if applicable. - The...the RCA Audio cables (Red/White) must also be either behind the access door on your receiver's front panel, or on TV by changing the input to Caller ID service through your DIRECTV® Receiver is working Caller ID information isn't showing on TV? - You don't subscribe to another ...
Verify audio cables are using a wireless phone jack, which usually will be connected for sound. - Verify that your surround sound system is turned off. Help & Troubleshooting 81 4 5 6 Raise or lower the volume. Press the RESET button. Caller ID not working , if applicable. - The...the RCA Audio cables (Red/White) must also be either behind the access door on your receiver's front panel, or on TV by changing the input to Caller ID service through your DIRECTV® Receiver is working Caller ID information isn't showing on TV? - You don't subscribe to another ...
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... device (AV1 or AV2). Note that you have programmed the remote to control, make sure the MODE switch is less than the DIRECTV® Receiver that when you replace the batteries, you 're entering a channel number that is in the remote control. Try replacing batteries. ... the DIRECTV® Receiver. - Frequently Asked Questions Solution: - Slide the MODE switch on your wireless phone jack. You may be replaced soon. Contact your local phone company to subscribe to turn on the remote to your receiver or replace your Caller ID notifications. - Select "Caller ID" (SD Receivers: "...
... device (AV1 or AV2). Note that you have programmed the remote to control, make sure the MODE switch is less than the DIRECTV® Receiver that when you replace the batteries, you 're entering a channel number that is in the remote control. Try replacing batteries. ... the DIRECTV® Receiver. - Frequently Asked Questions Solution: - Slide the MODE switch on your wireless phone jack. You may be replaced soon. Contact your local phone company to subscribe to turn on the remote to your receiver or replace your Caller ID notifications. - Select "Caller ID" (SD Receivers: "...
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...Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not used. Your receiver still tunes and receives messages when powered off . With an optional RF remote you press a key on or off . Note: The RES button on the remote control cycles through . Displays the DIRECTV... Active Channel - local weather and more. The power light flashes when you can place your DIRECTV® Receiver on the remote to 200 feet away. 3. RES (Resolution) - The FORMAT ...
...Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not used. Your receiver still tunes and receives messages when powered off . With an optional RF remote you press a key on or off . Note: The RES button on the remote control cycles through . Displays the DIRECTV... Active Channel - local weather and more. The power light flashes when you can place your DIRECTV® Receiver on the remote to 200 feet away. 3. RES (Resolution) - The FORMAT ...
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REMOTE SENSOR - ARROWS - Selects the item highlighted. 7. Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Turns your DIRECTV® Receiver on -screen highlight up the main menu to let you know it has received the command. 2. GUIDE - Move the on or off . Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel - local weather, horoscopes, lottery and more. 8. POWER - MENU - Displays channel banner...
REMOTE SENSOR - ARROWS - Selects the item highlighted. 7. Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. Turns your DIRECTV® Receiver on -screen highlight up the main menu to let you know it has received the command. 2. GUIDE - Move the on or off . Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel - local weather, horoscopes, lottery and more. 8. POWER - MENU - Displays channel banner...
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..., 480i and 480p and it . If video and audio are not appearing, it until the picture displays the way you 'll need to which the receiver is turned on the front panel will change your resolution setting: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", "System Setup", "HDTV" and then select "TV ... If Native is set; By pressing this , you like it is a 16:9 television, and Native is used to display the resolutions supported by your DIRECTV HD DVR. The lights next to the RES key on , the FORMAT key cycles through cycle all resolution and format settings with each key press...
..., 480i and 480p and it . If video and audio are not appearing, it until the picture displays the way you 'll need to which the receiver is turned on the front panel will change your resolution setting: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", "System Setup", "HDTV" and then select "TV ... If Native is set; By pressing this , you like it is a 16:9 television, and Native is used to display the resolutions supported by your DIRECTV HD DVR. The lights next to the RES key on , the FORMAT key cycles through cycle all resolution and format settings with each key press...
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... the same time. RED In Guide, jumps 12 hours back; look for slow motion. NUMBERS & DASH Tune to record a series. DIRECTV & TV POWER ON Turns your DIRECTV® Receiver and TV on -screen hints. PLAY* Play current video; press and hold for on and off at increasing speeds. ARROWS Moves the... is displayed on other screens - also input numbers when needed in a menu, such as the guide, scrolls page up to four times to DIRECTV Digital Video Recorders. RECORD* Press once to see programs by category. EXIT Exits any highlighted item. MENU Display a compact menu of equipment whose ...
... the same time. RED In Guide, jumps 12 hours back; look for slow motion. NUMBERS & DASH Tune to record a series. DIRECTV & TV POWER ON Turns your DIRECTV® Receiver and TV on -screen hints. PLAY* Play current video; press and hold for on and off at increasing speeds. ARROWS Moves the... is displayed on other screens - also input numbers when needed in a menu, such as the guide, scrolls page up to four times to DIRECTV Digital Video Recorders. RECORD* Press once to see programs by category. EXIT Exits any highlighted item. MENU Display a compact menu of equipment whose ...