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...40 CHAPTER 3: EXTRAS Caller ID 42 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 43 GameSearch 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 ...
...40 CHAPTER 3: EXTRAS Caller ID 42 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 43 GameSearch 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 ...
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... we'll start here. Your Remote Control This universal remote control is your touch point to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn a single component on . Turning Your Equipment On...DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you need to operate your TV. If the light flashes several times for any other reason, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup," then "Remote Control" (SD Receivers...
... we'll start here. Your Remote Control This universal remote control is your touch point to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Mode Switch 14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn a single component on . Turning Your Equipment On...DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to be in a position that has not been programmed, or if you need to operate your TV. If the light flashes several times for any other reason, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup," then "Remote Control" (SD Receivers...
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...home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs will not be able to tune to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. If you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide go to 3D...programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - STZHD or CNNHD) in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after...
...home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs will not be able to tune to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. If you want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide go to 3D...programs, press GUIDE, press the YELLOW button and then select "Sort programs by category". For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - STZHD or CNNHD) in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later), compatible 3D HDTV and 3D glasses. CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after...
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..."Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized... program guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. Channels & Program Info 29 Caller ID Contains a...
..."Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized... program guide, and choose settings for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. Channels & Program Info 29 Caller ID Contains a...
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...TV watching allowed, you're always able to keep limitations where you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will appear whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or... setting the restrictions you can easily override the limits. Parental Controls 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". On High-Definition Receivers you want them for all categories. Using your entry to proceed without the passcode.
...TV watching allowed, you're always able to keep limitations where you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will appear whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted, or attempts to spend or... setting the restrictions you can easily override the limits. Parental Controls 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". On High-Definition Receivers you want them for all categories. Using your entry to proceed without the passcode.
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...particular program select "Unlock Now" and enter your passcode. For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Select one second. On High-Definition Receivers you forget your passcode. Ratings Limits The Ratings feature lets you set ratings limits for removing restrictions temporarily or permanently.... The Movies, TV and Other options are locked, a message appears if you try to tune to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or Other.
...particular program select "Unlock Now" and enter your passcode. For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Select one second. On High-Definition Receivers you forget your passcode. Ratings Limits The Ratings feature lets you set ratings limits for removing restrictions temporarily or permanently.... The Movies, TV and Other options are locked, a message appears if you try to tune to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE From the left menu, select "Ratings Limits," then select either Movies, TV or Other.
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Use your remote, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "Favorite Channels." You can create up to two custom lists on your list to see only the channels that are currently using. You can also choose "Channels I Get" to create and name your DIRECTV programming package. Press MENU on this receiver. If you are in live...
Use your remote, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "Favorite Channels." You can create up to two custom lists on your list to see only the channels that are currently using. You can also choose "Channels I Get" to create and name your DIRECTV programming package. Press MENU on this receiver. If you are in live...
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... your remote. You must be prompted to give each receiver a name. The message on your installation appointment. 3. We recommend using a name that you can change it 's location, such as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 44 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE After you've...
... your remote. You must be prompted to give each receiver a name. The message on your installation appointment. 3. We recommend using a name that you can change it 's location, such as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 44 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE After you've...
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... Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. View Status: To view the Whole-Home status for all your Kitchen. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you set the following Playlist sharing options: Share ...to "No" in the Master Bedroom, the other receivers. Extras 45 4 5 6 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing ...
... Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. View Status: To view the Whole-Home status for all your Kitchen. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is an HD DVR, you set the following Playlist sharing options: Share ...to "No" in the Master Bedroom, the other receivers. Extras 45 4 5 6 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 4. Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing ...
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...". Note your TV is activate your TV and/or DVR player. The DIRECTV® Receiver will need to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. Your receiver is on . (Make sure your receiver ID and access card numbers. When you're ready, just call 1-800...the remote control, move to note this information. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Be sure to DIRECTV service. 52 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Setup and Activation Guided Setup If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your service address, social security number ...
...". Note your TV is activate your TV and/or DVR player. The DIRECTV® Receiver will need to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. Your receiver is on . (Make sure your receiver ID and access card numbers. When you're ready, just call 1-800...the remote control, move to note this information. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Be sure to DIRECTV service. 52 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Setup and Activation Guided Setup If your receiver was not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your service address, social security number ...
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... you have various options for connecting your equipment. WARNING: Do not connect your receiver (or any other cables. 54 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE To obtain the best picture quality, make sure the receiver is connected directly to an OUT. Please contact the manufacturer of the jack. ...or digital audio. 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 purchase additional cables depending on your setup. Never connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to the TV. you may restrict...
... you have various options for connecting your equipment. WARNING: Do not connect your receiver (or any other cables. 54 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE To obtain the best picture quality, make sure the receiver is connected directly to an OUT. Please contact the manufacturer of the jack. ...or digital audio. 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 purchase additional cables depending on your setup. Never connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to the TV. you may restrict...
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... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. System Setup Chapter 4 - as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... Select "Run System Test" to display the System Info & Test screen. ...For SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your remote to review your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Select "More System ...
... Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to initiate a test of the tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. System Setup Chapter 4 - as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... Select "Run System Test" to display the System Info & Test screen. ...For SD Receivers select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your remote to review your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Select "More System ...
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System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". Language: Select your remote to move between the Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose...channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to the category filter first. For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your preferred on or off. Preferences ... directly to the program guide or to go to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". Language: Select your remote to move between the Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose...channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears after moving to the category filter first. For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your preferred on or off. Preferences ... directly to the program guide or to go to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
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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. Settings 61 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter System Setup Chapter 4 -
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... and Channel Banner. Additional equipment is required and sold separately. HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE System Setup Audio Select "Audio" to make a persistent change to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby® Digital screens. Sound Effects...
... and Channel Banner. Additional equipment is required and sold separately. HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE System Setup Audio Select "Audio" to make a persistent change to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby® Digital screens. Sound Effects...
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...resolution temporarily, press INFO on the "TV Resolutions" screen. For example, if Native mode is ON and a program is OFF, your receiver will display the program at every channel change. When Native Mode is being broadcast in that format. Note: To change to channel changes ..." from the Channel Banner and select "Change Resolution & Format". Native mode slows down the system's response time to that same format. System Setup Chapter 4 - Native: You can also access these setting by pressing INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings. Because of the...
...resolution temporarily, press INFO on the "TV Resolutions" screen. For example, if Native mode is ON and a program is OFF, your receiver will display the program at every channel change. When Native Mode is being broadcast in that format. Note: To change to channel changes ..." from the Channel Banner and select "Change Resolution & Format". Native mode slows down the system's response time to that same format. System Setup Chapter 4 - Native: You can also access these setting by pressing INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings. Because of the...
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System Setup High-Definition Receivers Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to fill up the ...or Widescreen 16:9. Bar Color: Select the Bar Color option to set the color of the picture that came with your receiver adjusts the picture size. TV Ratio Set the aspect ratio that does not fit your TV screen, your TV. If ... top and bottom of the screen. To find the resolutions your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE TV Resolutions Select the resolutions your TV can support so your...
System Setup High-Definition Receivers Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to fill up the ...or Widescreen 16:9. Bar Color: Select the Bar Color option to set the color of the picture that came with your receiver adjusts the picture size. TV Ratio Set the aspect ratio that does not fit your TV screen, your TV. If ... top and bottom of the screen. To find the resolutions your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE TV Resolutions Select the resolutions your TV can support so your...
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..., you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control other equipment such as the brand of your DIRECTV receiver. To clear current AV1, AV2 and TV settings use the "Reset Remote" option. Note: This option is not ...most position, it controls your receiver to the Internet. System Setup Chapter 4 - See Appendix 2 for details. Settings 65 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter From System Setup, select "Remote Control" (SD : "Remote") and then "Program Remote." Network Setup High-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and test the...
..., you can also program the AV1, AV2 and TV positions to control other equipment such as the brand of your DIRECTV receiver. To clear current AV1, AV2 and TV settings use the "Reset Remote" option. Note: This option is not ...most position, it controls your receiver to the Internet. System Setup Chapter 4 - See Appendix 2 for details. Settings 65 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter From System Setup, select "Remote Control" (SD : "Remote") and then "Program Remote." Network Setup High-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and test the...
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... (radio frequency) capability. 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 repeat the satellite setup procedure. 66 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE However, you can come here to see the satellite...
... (radio frequency) capability. 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 repeat the satellite setup procedure. 66 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE However, you can come here to see the satellite...
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...; Whole-Home DVR service use this option to complete this receiver location. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 System Setup Whole-Home High-Definition Receivers If you have a new access card provided by DIRECTV. To learn more, read the "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service" section in Chapter 3. Follow the on your network. Chapter 4 - Select...
...; Whole-Home DVR service use this option to complete this receiver location. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 System Setup Whole-Home High-Definition Receivers If you have a new access card provided by DIRECTV. To learn more, read the "DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service" section in Chapter 3. Follow the on your network. Chapter 4 - Select...