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... may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your favorite programs. This user guide applies to accommodate several models, your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. Welcome!
... may vary slightly from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your favorite programs. This user guide applies to accommodate several models, your receiver was designed to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. We'll take you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. Welcome!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 84 DIRECTV Protection Plan 87 FCC Customer Information 88 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 92 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver .....112 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 119 Index 125 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 84 DIRECTV Protection Plan 87 FCC Customer Information 88 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 92 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver .....112 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 119 Index 125 8
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... can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. You can be found in the channel number to come back 12 hours). Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE use the RED button to go directly there. type in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Look for the... ; See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are not part of your guide to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for shortcuts (use the GREEN button to display the onscreen program guide.
... can customize your subscription package are shown grayed out. You can be found in the channel number to come back 12 hours). Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE use the RED button to go directly there. type in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69. Look for the... ; See Chapter 2, "Favorite Channels" for details. Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are not part of your guide to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for shortcuts (use the GREEN button to display the onscreen program guide.
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...Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of a channel in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and... 3D glasses. To find them, look for ESPN 3D. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the ...
...Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like the 3D experience in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and touch whatever you want to see only the HD version of a channel in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and... 3D glasses. To find them, look for ESPN 3D. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in the ...
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...SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see your receiver. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". On Standard-Definition Receivers, press...you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your remote to you for quick access to options such as,...to see a list of the program. Channels & Program Info 25 5 6 DIRECTV sends messages to display the TV Options menu.
...SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to see your receiver. For detailed program information and other options select "More Info". On Standard-Definition Receivers, press...you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your remote to you for quick access to options such as,...to see a list of the program. Channels & Program Info 25 5 6 DIRECTV sends messages to display the TV Options menu.
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... top of browsing the entire Guide. Press MENU on your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day for SD receivers) program guide. Search for channels here instead of your remote to display the menu..., set to change to make it go to access key system features. You can also search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter...
... top of browsing the entire Guide. Press MENU on your menu if you enable DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day for SD receivers) program guide. Search for channels here instead of your remote to display the menu..., set to change to make it go to access key system features. You can also search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter...
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... of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your entire DIRECTV® System. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits...
... of phone calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your entire DIRECTV® System. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits...
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CHAPTER 3 - EXTRAS CALLER ID 42 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) ....43 GAMESEARCH 48 GSN GAME LOUNGE 48 QUICKTUNE 49 SCOREGUIDE 49 TV APPS 50 41
CHAPTER 3 - EXTRAS CALLER ID 42 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) ....43 GAMESEARCH 48 GSN GAME LOUNGE 48 QUICKTUNE 49 SCOREGUIDE 49 TV APPS 50 41
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TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on your computer, at the press of a button. See Appendix 2: How to the Internet. How It Works: Press the...the apps you want to access your HD Receiver for instructions. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to Network your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the App you 're watching, all at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top ...
TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to the online DIRECTV App Store on your computer, at the press of a button. See Appendix 2: How to the Internet. How It Works: Press the...the apps you want to access your HD Receiver for instructions. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to Network your TV Apps, just press the Right Arrow button and select the App you 're watching, all at directv.com/tvapps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top ...
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This example also shows using a VCR with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This example also shows using a DVD burner with RCA audio and component video connectors. Example: TV with Component Video Connectors ... HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connections Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as the best video input with RCA audio...
This example also shows using a VCR with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This example also shows using a DVD burner with RCA audio and component video connectors. Example: TV with Component Video Connectors ... HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround sound system that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connections Example: TV with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as the best video input with RCA audio...
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... component video and RCA audio connections. This example also shows using a DVD burner using the optional A/V Out cable with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports either component or RCA (composite) video. You can also purchase an optional cable with the A/V Out cable ...that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. Receiver model H25 comes with A/V Out to a DVD burner using the AV Out cable that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input...
... component video and RCA audio connections. This example also shows using a DVD burner using the optional A/V Out cable with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports either component or RCA (composite) video. You can also purchase an optional cable with the A/V Out cable ...that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. Receiver model H25 comes with A/V Out to a DVD burner using the AV Out cable that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input...
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...Zone screens. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of large text areas when they scroll. Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to ...For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off. Preferences These are user interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® ...
...Zone screens. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of large text areas when they scroll. Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to ...For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off. Preferences These are user interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you HD channels and their duplicate SD channels or to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® ...
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Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter System Setup Chapter 4 - Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. 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.
Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter System Setup Chapter 4 - Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. 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.
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...double-D symbol are trademarks of sound effects Dolby® Digital: Select whether you want Dolby Digital audio output on your audio settings. For SD Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. Not all TV programs deliver Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Sound...equipment is required and sold separately. Look for a surround sound system. Audio options include: Language: Select your preferred audio language, i.e. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer.
...double-D symbol are trademarks of sound effects Dolby® Digital: Select whether you want Dolby Digital audio output on your audio settings. For SD Receivers select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. Not all TV programs deliver Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Sound...equipment is required and sold separately. Look for a surround sound system. Audio options include: Language: Select your preferred audio language, i.e. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer.
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..."Change Resolution & Format". Settings 63 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter You may want to channel changes since the receiver and TV must adjust the picture resolution at the highest resolution set on your screen format and resolution temporarily, press INFO on the "TV Resolutions... and Bar Color. Native mode slows down the system's response time to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. Video Set your HD Receiver tells the TV to that same format. If the next program changes to 1080i, the...
..."Change Resolution & Format". Settings 63 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter You may want to channel changes since the receiver and TV must adjust the picture resolution at the highest resolution set on your screen format and resolution temporarily, press INFO on the "TV Resolutions... and Bar Color. Native mode slows down the system's response time to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, which describes HD formats and resolutions. Video Set your HD Receiver tells the TV to that same format. If the next program changes to 1080i, the...
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If you diagnose and solve many common problems. Troubleshooting Tips HD & SD Receivers Reset Button (Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.) HD Receiver (model H25) Reset Button 3 4 5 6 Chapter 5 - Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it in this process. Running the System... button or remote button presses try one of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Help & Troubleshooting 71 If the problems persist, try reauthorizing your receiver's front panel, or on your receiver. You will be logged into your account on directv.com to be either behind the access door on...
If you diagnose and solve many common problems. Troubleshooting Tips HD & SD Receivers Reset Button (Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.) HD Receiver (model H25) Reset Button 3 4 5 6 Chapter 5 - Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it in this process. Running the System... button or remote button presses try one of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Help & Troubleshooting 71 If the problems persist, try reauthorizing your receiver's front panel, or on your receiver. You will be logged into your account on directv.com to be either behind the access door on...
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... HD receivers) on most transponders in good weather, contact a professional installer to relocate your dish. - Weather issues are no weather problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on the front of the receiver or by unplugging the receiver for...normal. - If the problem is coming from the program source (for example, you see a message that blocks your line of sight to your DIRECTV® Receiver. - If there are obstructions blocking the dish's clear view of the satellite, you should return to resolve the issue. - Possible Causes: ...
... HD receivers) on most transponders in good weather, contact a professional installer to relocate your dish. - Weather issues are no weather problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on the front of the receiver or by unplugging the receiver for...normal. - If the problem is coming from the program source (for example, you see a message that blocks your line of sight to your DIRECTV® Receiver. - If there are obstructions blocking the dish's clear view of the satellite, you should return to resolve the issue. - Possible Causes: ...
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APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS .........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER .......112 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 119 103
APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS .........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER .......112 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 119 103
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...the DIRECTV Active Channel - Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not used. Displays the channel banner or program information. 105 The power light flashes when you press the key, it will not get through all of the HD Receiver.... The adjacent lights indicate the current resolution setting. ARROWS - local weather and more. See Appendix 3 for details. 8. The access card slot, RESET button, receiver ID and model number are located behind the door panel....
...the DIRECTV Active Channel - Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not used. Displays the channel banner or program information. 105 The power light flashes when you press the key, it will not get through all of the HD Receiver.... The adjacent lights indicate the current resolution setting. ARROWS - local weather and more. See Appendix 3 for details. 8. The access card slot, RESET button, receiver ID and model number are located behind the door panel....