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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...
...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...
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...and Off Note: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your touch point to alert you. If the mode switch is in...player or surround sound system). Simply slide the mode switch to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . 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: "Remote") and follow the step by that...
...and Off Note: Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of equipment, an on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your touch point to alert you. If the mode switch is in...player or surround sound system). Simply slide the mode switch to control your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on . 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: "Remote") and follow the step by that...
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Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs will not be able to tune to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for HD after the program title in the guide. Channels & Program Info 19 6 Note that if you do not have 3D-capable hardware, you ... column of the guide and also look for instructions. CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the Guide, starting on your 3D glasses and watch the best...
Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs will not be able to tune to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for HD after the program title in the guide. Channels & Program Info 19 6 Note that if you do not have 3D-capable hardware, you ... column of the guide and also look for instructions. CHOICETM package or higher required for HD after the channel call sign (i.e. HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in the Guide, starting on your 3D glasses and watch the best...
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... 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. Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone...
... 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. Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Help High-Definition Receivers A list of phone...
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On High-Definition Receivers you want them for options), choose "Lock Now" from the left menu. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". The system default is "unlocked" for mature content, spending amounts, or even the number of hours of TV ...
On High-Definition Receivers you want them for options), choose "Lock Now" from the left menu. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". The system default is "unlocked" for mature content, spending amounts, or even the number of hours of TV ...
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To temporarily unlock a 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 SD Receivers, select "Ratings." Various options for subsequent entry by a time delay; On High-Definition Receivers you ... your account number. Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is blocked. Use the RED and GREEN keys to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
To temporarily unlock a 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 SD Receivers, select "Ratings." Various options for subsequent entry by a time delay; On High-Definition Receivers you ... your account number. Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is blocked. Use the RED and GREEN keys to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
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... want , and follow the onscreen instructions to create and name your remote, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "Favorite Channels." From the program guide, press the YELLOW button on your DIRECTV programming package. The name of the currently selected Favorites list is displayed in the guide, select "Change favorites... list", and select "All Channels". 38 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE To return to displaying all other channels in live TV. You can create up to two custom lists ...
... want , and follow the onscreen instructions to create and name your remote, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "Favorite Channels." From the program guide, press the YELLOW button on your DIRECTV programming package. The name of the currently selected Favorites list is displayed in the guide, select "Change favorites... list", and select "All Channels". 38 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE To return to displaying all other channels in live TV. You can create up to two custom lists ...
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... prompted to this as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 44 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You must be at the receiver to assign its name. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. The message on...". After you've assigned a Location Name, you 'll easily associate with the room or it as "Location." Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your installation appointment. 3. The name must be 14 characters or less. Note...
... prompted to this as follows: Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Name Location." 44 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You must be at the receiver to assign its name. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. The message on...". After you've assigned a Location Name, you 'll easily associate with the room or it as "Location." Activate DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your installation appointment. 3. The name must be 14 characters or less. Note...
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...HD Non-DVR in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR ...45 4 5 6 You can change sharing options at any time. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs....
...HD Non-DVR in your connected HD DVRs, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Status." Set Playlist Sharing Options (HD DVR only): During initial setup, if the receiver is set the following Playlist sharing options: Share Playlist An HD DVR ...45 4 5 6 You can change sharing options at any time. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," "System Setup," "Whole-Home" and then "Share Playlist." 5. This screen indicates if DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is authorized, as well as the Playlist sharing settings for all networked HD DVRs....
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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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... receiver ID and access card numbers. Your receiver is activate your DIRECTV® service. Activate Your DIRECTV® Service Once all the setup processes are complete, you will need to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. Have on the access card itself. Follow the onscreen...access card door on the remote control, move to the language you want to program your remote to DIRECTV service. 52 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE After these setup procedures are complete, all that 's right for you and subscribe to control other equipment such as your...
... receiver ID and access card numbers. Your receiver is activate your DIRECTV® service. Activate Your DIRECTV® Service Once all the setup processes are complete, you will need to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. Have on the access card itself. Follow the onscreen...access card door on the remote control, move to the language you want to program your remote to DIRECTV service. 52 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE After these setup procedures are complete, all that 's right for you and subscribe to control other equipment such as your...
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... on all cables come with your equipment. Note: Not all receivers and TV models. All A/V jacks and inputs are available on the connectors your setup. Always match the color of the plug to the same color of each list. To obtain the best picture quality, make sure the receiver is... connected directly to an OUT. WARNING: Do not connect your receiver (or any other cables. 54 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE 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...
... on all cables come with your equipment. Note: Not all receivers and TV models. All A/V jacks and inputs are available on the connectors your setup. Always match the color of the plug to the same color of each list. To obtain the best picture quality, make sure the receiver is... connected directly to an OUT. WARNING: Do not connect your receiver (or any other cables. 54 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE 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...
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... select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Select "Run System Test" to display the System Info & Test screen. Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to initiate a test of the ...tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... Go to System Setup to review or change your remote to review your basic system information such as , current receiver settings. System...
... select "Info & Test" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your system settings which include: audio options, video format, TV resolution, network setup, remote control setup and more. Select "Run System Test" to display the System Info & Test screen. Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to initiate a test of the ...tuners, access card, receiver ID and phone line. as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... Go to System Setup to review or change your remote to review your basic system information such as , current receiver settings. System...
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... to move between the Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to hide the SD duplicates. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears... interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you directly to the program guide or to go to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
... to move between the Preferences, TV Ratio and Time Zone screens. This affects the appearance of the GUIDE button to hide the SD duplicates. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock". Banner Time: Set the channel banner time to determine how quickly the banner disappears... interface display settings which one you choose, pressing GUIDE a second time shows you directly to the program guide or to go to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
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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. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 -
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. Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 -
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... to your preferred audio language, i.e. English, Spanish, Chinese, etc... Additional equipment is required and sold separately. Audio options include: Language: Select your audio settings. System Setup Audio Select "Audio" to make a persistent change to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby® Digital screens. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62...
... to your preferred audio language, i.e. English, Spanish, Chinese, etc... Additional equipment is required and sold separately. Audio options include: Language: Select your audio settings. System Setup Audio Select "Audio" to make a persistent change to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby® Digital screens. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62...
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... on the "TV Resolutions" screen. Native: You can also access these setting by pressing INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings. System Setup Chapter 4 - You can turn Native mode ON or OFF. When Native Mode is ON, your preference for the following screen options: Native, Screen Format and...
... on the "TV Resolutions" screen. Native: You can also access these setting by pressing INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings. System Setup Chapter 4 - You can turn Native mode ON or OFF. When Native Mode is ON, your preference for the following screen options: Native, Screen Format and...
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TV Ratio Set the aspect ratio that matches your TV. System Setup High-Definition Receivers Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to "Crop" or cut off the content at the left and right ... choose "Letterbox" which places bars on a Standard 4:3 TV, you select a resolution your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
TV Ratio Set the aspect ratio that matches your TV. System Setup High-Definition Receivers Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to "Crop" or cut off the content at the left and right ... choose "Letterbox" which places bars on a Standard 4:3 TV, you select a resolution your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE
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... Chapter It is in the left-most position, it controls your DIRECTV receiver. From System Setup, select "Remote Control" (SD : "Remote") and then "Program Remote." To clear current AV1, AV2 and TV settings use the "Reset Remote" option. System Setup Chapter 4 - Remote Control When the MODE switch on model H20... as well as the brand of your receiver to control other equipment such as your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Network Setup High-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and test the connection of the equipment to produce the best results when programming the remote.
... Chapter It is in the left-most position, it controls your DIRECTV receiver. From System Setup, select "Remote Control" (SD : "Remote") and then "Program Remote." To clear current AV1, AV2 and TV settings use the "Reset Remote" option. System Setup Chapter 4 - Remote Control When the MODE switch on model H20... as well as the brand of your receiver to control other equipment such as your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. Network Setup High-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and test the connection of the equipment to produce the best results when programming the remote.
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...(s) "R" or "RB" at the end of your system is getting or to RF, select "Remote Control" and then "IR/RF Setup". System Setup IR/RF Setup High-Definition Receivers Certain remote control models feature RF (radio frequency) capability. However, you can come here to 200 feet away. To change... receiver inside a cabinet or behind solid doors and still be able to command it from Infrared (IR) signals to repeat the satellite setup procedure. 66 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE While IR transmission requires a clear line of sight to the front of the receiver, RF transmission lets...
...(s) "R" or "RB" at the end of your system is getting or to RF, select "Remote Control" and then "IR/RF Setup". System Setup IR/RF Setup High-Definition Receivers Certain remote control models feature RF (radio frequency) capability. However, you can come here to 200 feet away. To change... receiver inside a cabinet or behind solid doors and still be able to command it from Infrared (IR) signals to repeat the satellite setup procedure. 66 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE While IR transmission requires a clear line of sight to the front of the receiver, RF transmission lets...