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...to searching for and finding your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged... in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. Now that you just added a ...
...to searching for and finding your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver. For information and pricing regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com. 5 Because this user guide was not professionally installed or you 're plugged... in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is shown here. Now that you just added a ...
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... 48 GSN Game Lounge 48 Quicktune 49 ScoreGuide 49 TV Apps 50 CHAPTER 4: SETTINGS Setup and Activation 52 Guided Setup 52 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 52 Connections 53 Your Phone Connection 53 Your Internet Connection 53 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 54 System Setup 59 CHAPTER 5: HELP... & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 70 Troubleshooting Tips 71 Reset/Reauthorize Your Receiver 71 On-Screen Error Messages 72 System Software Updates 72 Run the System Test 73 Frequently Asked Questions 74 7
... 48 GSN Game Lounge 48 Quicktune 49 ScoreGuide 49 TV Apps 50 CHAPTER 4: SETTINGS Setup and Activation 52 Guided Setup 52 Activate Your DIRECTV® Service 52 Connections 53 Your Phone Connection 53 Your Internet Connection 53 Connections for Auxiliary Equipment 54 System Setup 59 CHAPTER 5: HELP... & TROUBLESHOOTING Help 70 Troubleshooting Tips 71 Reset/Reauthorize Your Receiver 71 On-Screen Error Messages 72 System Software Updates 72 Run the System Test 73 Frequently Asked Questions 74 7
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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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Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located behind the card door on the front panel of acquisition. Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver.
Acquisition Date Dealer/Address/Phone Access Card * Receiver ID * 9 Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located behind the card door on the front panel of acquisition. Model No. * Serial No. Product Information Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of your receiver.
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... for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is required when the apparatus has been ... not block any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Servicing is present within this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the...
... for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is required when the apparatus has been ... not block any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Servicing is present within this unit. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the...
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... to call your components from fluctuations in the risk of fire or shock. If you want to move your DIRECTV® Receiver while it on the DIRECTV® Receiver must be left uncovered to allow it to reach room temperature before plugging any twin-lead cables and keep them... of a surge protector is also recommended. • Don't overload power outlets or extension cords, which must therefore be used . The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must be used is connected to reduce the risk of the 2005 National Electrical Code. Attempted self-repair may expose dangerous voltage or ...
... to call your components from fluctuations in the risk of fire or shock. If you want to move your DIRECTV® Receiver while it on the DIRECTV® Receiver must be left uncovered to allow it to reach room temperature before plugging any twin-lead cables and keep them... of a surge protector is also recommended. • Don't overload power outlets or extension cords, which must therefore be used . The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must be used is connected to reduce the risk of the 2005 National Electrical Code. Attempted self-repair may expose dangerous voltage or ...
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Simply slide the mode switch to the position that is your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to control...Off Note: Each time you want to control and then use the POWER button to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn it means the batteries (size AA... any other reason, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup," then "Remote Control" (SD Receivers: "Remote") and follow the step by that has not been programmed, or if you . Your Remote Control This universal remote...
Simply slide the mode switch to the position that is your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the mode switch is in the left-most position to control...Off Note: Each time you want to control and then use the POWER button to operate your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn it means the batteries (size AA... any other reason, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup," then "Remote Control" (SD Receivers: "Remote") and follow the step by that has not been programmed, or if you . Your Remote Control This universal remote...
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...See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look for the colorbutton hints at the bottom of programming for SD receivers. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide as follows: use the RED button ...to move one cell at a time up to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for shortcuts...
...See Chapter 2 "Program Guide, Filtering the Guide" for details. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look for the colorbutton hints at the bottom of programming for SD receivers. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide as follows: use the RED button ...to move one cell at a time up to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of the screen for shortcuts...
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. To find them, look for HD after the program title in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like the 3D experience in the guide. For a list...you will display. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the ...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you're watching. To find them, look for HD after the program title in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like the 3D experience in the guide. For a list...you will display. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the ...
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... advance, you can use your receiver is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you cancel it . Select the program, then select "Cancel PPV" to delete it for any reason before the program starts airing. com. Find them in the program guide starting at directv. Otherwise, order at channel 125...
... advance, you can use your receiver is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you cancel it . Select the program, then select "Cancel PPV" to delete it for any reason before the program starts airing. com. Find them in the program guide starting at directv. Otherwise, order at channel 125...
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...screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio ...and Video options, and Parental Controls. On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the...
...screen, with program title, channel number, date, time and other options. You can also press INFO to highlight an option, then press SELECT. 24 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Channel Banner Channel Banner When you find a current show in the guide you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio ...and Video options, and Parental Controls. On High-Definition Receivers the channel banner also provides easy access to TVmail, the last five channels you want to watch, press SELECT and the...
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...on your messages. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. TV Options Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions. DIRECTV sends messages to you for ...quick access to see a list of the program. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then...
...on your messages. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. TV Options Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news items or special promotions. DIRECTV sends messages to you for ...quick access to see a list of the program. On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then...
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...remove the current channel from : "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the channels you subscribe to. Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want to see. If one or the other can be "ON" at ...a time. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Both options display the same text so ...
...remove the current channel from : "All Channels", "Channels I Get displays only the channels you subscribe to. Closed Captioning High-Definition Receivers Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed Captioning" for the option you want to see. If one or the other can be "ON" at ...a time. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Both options display the same text so ...
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... display settings. Not all programs have alternate languages. Channels & Program Info 27 Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to quickly lock or unlock your receiver. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text.
... display settings. Not all programs have alternate languages. Channels & Program Info 27 Select "Change Resolution & Format" to change audio to quickly lock or unlock your receiver. On Standard-Definition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on parental controls settings, see the "Parental Controls" section later in gray text.
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...to change to automatically. 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 Manage Autotunes Check to make it go to access key system features. Search for channels here ...instead of browsing the entire Guide. Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service...
...to change to automatically. 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 Manage Autotunes Check to make it go to access key system features. Search for channels here ...instead of browsing the entire Guide. Menu Menu Use the main menu to Chapter 3, "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service...
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... Care & Help" and then select "Help". Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 29 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you... have connected a land line and subscribe to use your entire DIRECTV® System. On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Parental, Fav's & Setup Set ...
... Care & Help" and then select "Help". Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Channels & Program Info 29 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone calls into your home (assuming you... have connected a land line and subscribe to use your entire DIRECTV® System. On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Parental, Fav's & Setup Set ...
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Because your title can appear on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have to enter the initial article like "The" or "An." Then you can choose Delete (DEL) to get you are searching for, enter ... then select one of the last letter or Clear (CLR) to start over if you see your criterion within the 7-day (3 ½-day for SD receivers) program guide. Each time you enter a letter, the search becomes more precise, however you don't always have a folder icon next to it one letter at...
Because your title can appear on the keypad. 30 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Standard-Definition Receivers SD receivers do not have to enter the initial article like "The" or "An." Then you can choose Delete (DEL) to get you are searching for, enter ... then select one of the last letter or Clear (CLR) to start over if you see your criterion within the 7-day (3 ½-day for SD receivers) program guide. Each time you enter a letter, the search becomes more precise, however you don't always have a folder icon next to it one letter at...
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...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 not be allowed to proceed without the passcode. Using your entry to unlocking and adjusting limitations in the future. You'll be ... content, spending amounts, or even the number of hours of TV watching allowed, you're always able to create a passcode. On High-Definition Receivers you want them for options), choose "Lock Now" from the left menu. An onscreen message will be asked to keep limitations where you can also...
...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 not be allowed to proceed without the passcode. Using your entry to unlocking and adjusting limitations in the future. You'll be ... content, spending amounts, or even the number of hours of TV watching allowed, you're always able to create a passcode. On High-Definition Receivers you want them for options), choose "Lock Now" from the left menu. An onscreen message will be asked to keep limitations where you can also...
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... your passcode. From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or Other. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." Various options for Movies, TV and unrated shows. On High-Definition Receivers you try to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is discouraged by pressing INFO while watching TV... select "Parental Controls." To temporarily unlock a particular program select "Unlock Now" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
... your passcode. From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or Other. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." Various options for Movies, TV and unrated shows. On High-Definition Receivers you try to tune to a restricted program explaining why the program is discouraged by pressing INFO while watching TV... select "Parental Controls." To temporarily unlock a particular program select "Unlock Now" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE