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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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... forget your passcode. Various options for Movies, TV and unrated shows. Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to reset it. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is blocked. Note: If you try to tune to select the...
... forget your passcode. Various options for Movies, TV and unrated shows. Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to reset it. On SD Receivers, select "Ratings." Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is blocked. Note: If you try to tune to select the...
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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 CHAPTER 4 -
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... not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your receiver for any reason, you will allow you to select a language. Activate Your DIRECTV® Service Once all the setup processes are complete, you and subscribe to DIRECTV service. 52 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Note your service address... your TV is gathering information from the satellite for you 'll see a message onscreen that 's left position. 2. Press PWR. The DIRECTV® Receiver will turn on hand your receiver ID and access card numbers. Follow the onscreen instructions. Have on . (Make sure your...
... not professionally installed, or you have had to reset your receiver for any reason, you will allow you to select a language. Activate Your DIRECTV® Service Once all the setup processes are complete, you and subscribe to DIRECTV service. 52 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Note your service address... your TV is gathering information from the satellite for you 'll see a message onscreen that 's left position. 2. Press PWR. The DIRECTV® Receiver will turn on hand your receiver ID and access card numbers. Follow the onscreen instructions. Have on . (Make sure your...
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... want to fill up the screen. TV Ratio Set the aspect ratio that came with your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Bar Color: Select the Bar Color option to choose "Letterbox" which places bars on a Standard 4:3 TV, you...
... want to fill up the screen. TV Ratio Set the aspect ratio that came with your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Bar Color: Select the Bar Color option to choose "Letterbox" which places bars on a Standard 4:3 TV, you...
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...6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter To clear current AV1, AV2 and TV settings use the "Reset Remote" option. Remote Control When the MODE switch on model H20. From System Setup, select "Remote Control" (SD : "Remote") and then "Program Remote." Note: This option is not... available on your remote is helpful to know the model number as well as the brand of your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. It is in the left-most position, it controls your DIRECTV...
...6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter To clear current AV1, AV2 and TV settings use the "Reset Remote" option. Remote Control When the MODE switch on model H20. From System Setup, select "Remote Control" (SD : "Remote") and then "Program Remote." Note: This option is not... available on your remote is helpful to know the model number as well as the brand of your TV, DVD, VCR or Stereo. It is in the left-most position, it controls your DIRECTV...
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...starts over like a new receiver, starting over with Guided Setup. "Reset Everything" Completely erases everything . This option does not affect your settings and scheduled autotunes. "Reset Defaults" erases all of the receiver. System Setup Reset The Reset screen lets you must enter your password to how it was set ...at the factory. "Restart Receiver" is the same function as pressing the red reset button behind the access card door on the front of your personal preference items, such as parental controls, favorites, language and scheduled ...
...starts over like a new receiver, starting over with Guided Setup. "Reset Everything" Completely erases everything . This option does not affect your settings and scheduled autotunes. "Reset Defaults" erases all of the receiver. System Setup Reset The Reset screen lets you must enter your password to how it was set ...at the factory. "Restart Receiver" is the same function as pressing the red reset button behind the access card door on the front of your personal preference items, such as parental controls, favorites, language and scheduled ...
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... exactly like the model illustrated.) HD Receiver (model H25) Reset Button 3 4 5 6 Chapter 5 - If the problems persist, try reauthorizing your model of the DIRECTV® Receiver for program guide information to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. You will be ... complete this section) can be acquired. Depending on the right side. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Troubleshooting Tips Reset / Reauthorize Your Receiver Many problems can also help you experience frozen audio or video, a blank screen, or the system won...
... exactly like the model illustrated.) HD Receiver (model H25) Reset Button 3 4 5 6 Chapter 5 - If the problems persist, try reauthorizing your model of the DIRECTV® Receiver for program guide information to directv.com/reauthorize and follow the onscreen instructions. You will be ... complete this section) can be acquired. Depending on the right side. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 Troubleshooting Tips Reset / Reauthorize Your Receiver Many problems can also help you experience frozen audio or video, a blank screen, or the system won...
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May happen if your To Do List to be normal. DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to see the progress bar again. - Check your TV owner's manual to a different channel without a remote control ... "To Do list". - If satellite data acquisition 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 Press any key on the screen, progress freezes during download...
May happen if your To Do List to be normal. DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to see the progress bar again. - Check your TV owner's manual to a different channel without a remote control ... "To Do list". - If satellite data acquisition 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 Press any key on the screen, progress freezes during download...
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... 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 - Possible... blink when any key is pressed. • If steady blinking, replace batteries. • If solid green light, make sure power strip is working , press the reset button on the power strip OR unplug and plug back in to receiver. - Solution: -
... 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 - Possible... blink when any key is pressed. • If steady blinking, replace batteries. • If solid green light, make sure power strip is working , press the reset button on the power strip OR unplug and plug back in to receiver. - Solution: -
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...surge. - Possible Causes: - Parental viewing limits may have been activated on your DIRECTV® Receiver back on . - Chapter 5 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Frequently Asked Questions DIRECTV® Receiver Turns off while playing Your receiver turns off unexpectedly. Excessive heat ...may have caused the receiver to reset, then turn your DIRECTV® Receiver. Help & Troubleshooting 77 4 5 6 Ensure that your parental lock code at the prompt. You may have ...
...surge. - Possible Causes: - Parental viewing limits may have been activated on your DIRECTV® Receiver back on . - Chapter 5 - Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Frequently Asked Questions DIRECTV® Receiver Turns off while playing Your receiver turns off unexpectedly. Excessive heat ...may have caused the receiver to reset, then turn your DIRECTV® Receiver. Help & Troubleshooting 77 4 5 6 Ensure that your parental lock code at the prompt. You may have ...
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... 15 seconds and then plugging it back in. - Solution: - If there are no weather problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on any others), wait for the broadcasting channel to resolve the issue. - If the problem is...- There may be a problem with the cables running from the source. Weather issues are obstructions blocking the dish's clear view of sight to your DIRECTV® Receiver. - There may be a problem with the transmission from your signal should contact a professional to normal. - Possible Causes: - You ...
... 15 seconds and then plugging it back in. - Solution: - If there are no weather problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on any others), wait for the broadcasting channel to resolve the issue. - If the problem is...- There may be a problem with the cables running from the source. Weather issues are obstructions blocking the dish's clear view of sight to your DIRECTV® Receiver. - There may be a problem with the transmission from your signal should contact a professional to normal. - Possible Causes: - You ...
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Change the channel on -screen instructions. Try replacing the cables between your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV Receiver. Select the "Reset" item from your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is no sound. A setting (such as mute or volume) may be set up incorrectly. Frequently Asked ...sound system. 80 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can see a picture from the left menu and follow the on your TV and the receiver may not be connected properly, or there may have changed on the screen. Possible Causes: - Press the RESET button behind the ...
Change the channel on -screen instructions. Try replacing the cables between your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV Receiver. Select the "Reset" item from your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is no sound. A setting (such as mute or volume) may be set up incorrectly. Frequently Asked ...sound system. 80 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE You can see a picture from the left menu and follow the on your TV and the receiver may not be connected properly, or there may have changed on the screen. Possible Causes: - Press the RESET button behind the ...
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...-screen instructions. Test sound on your local phone company. - Press the RESET button. Caller ID not working , if applicable. - Chapter 5 - You don't subscribe to the correct mode. - See "Caller ID" in your DIRECTV® Receiver. If connected to stereo, make sure stereo is connected to ... your model of receiver, this will not transmit Caller ID information. Select the "Reset" item from the left menu and follow the on TV? - Possible Causes: - If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver is turned off. Verify "MUTE" button is working Caller ID information...
...-screen instructions. Test sound on your local phone company. - Press the RESET button. Caller ID not working , if applicable. - Chapter 5 - You don't subscribe to the correct mode. - See "Caller ID" in your DIRECTV® Receiver. If connected to stereo, make sure stereo is connected to ... your model of receiver, this will not transmit Caller ID information. Select the "Reset" item from the left menu and follow the on TV? - Possible Causes: - If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver is turned off. Verify "MUTE" button is working Caller ID information...
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... the current resolution setting. local weather and more. POWER - REMOTE SENSOR - Brings up to access settings and services. 5. Displays the DIRECTV Active Channel - Your receiver still tunes and receives messages when powered off . See Appendix 3 for details. 8. Some receivers have any ... left or right. 6. SELECT - Selects the item highlighted. 7. Displays the on a sticker underneath the unit. The access card slot, RESET button, receiver ID and model number are located behind the door panel. Older models may not support 1080p). Note: The RES button on the...
... the current resolution setting. local weather and more. POWER - REMOTE SENSOR - Brings up to access settings and services. 5. Displays the DIRECTV Active Channel - Your receiver still tunes and receives messages when powered off . See Appendix 3 for details. 8. Some receivers have any ... left or right. 6. SELECT - Selects the item highlighted. 7. Displays the on a sticker underneath the unit. The access card slot, RESET button, receiver ID and model number are located behind the door panel. Older models may not support 1080p). Note: The RES button on the...
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... settings and services. 5. local weather, horoscopes, lottery and more. 8. GUIDE - ARROWS - Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel - Displays channel banner or info for a highlighted program or channel cell. 9. Displays the on or off . SELECT - The access card slot, RESET button, receiver ID and model number are located behind the door panel. 109...
... settings and services. 5. local weather, horoscopes, lottery and more. 8. GUIDE - ARROWS - Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel - Displays channel banner or info for a highlighted program or channel cell. 9. Displays the on or off . SELECT - The access card slot, RESET button, receiver ID and model number are located behind the door panel. 109...
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... Searches - 32 Remote Control - 14-15, 65, 66, back cover buttons - 14-15 modes - 14, 65 problems - 82 Repair - 11, 84, 85, 86, 87, 91 Reset passcode - 34 receiver - 71, 74, 76, 105, 109 Resolution - 27, 63, 64, 105, 119, 120, 121 Resolution Indicator - 105 Restart - 68 RF Remote - 66 Router...
... Searches - 32 Remote Control - 14-15, 65, 66, back cover buttons - 14-15 modes - 14, 65 problems - 82 Repair - 11, 84, 85, 86, 87, 91 Reset passcode - 34 receiver - 71, 74, 76, 105, 109 Resolution - 27, 63, 64, 105, 119, 120, 121 Resolution Indicator - 105 Restart - 68 RF Remote - 66 Router...
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... or right. 7) SELECT - Each time you press the key, it cycles to a highlighted program or channel cell. 10) DOOR PANEL - DIRECTV HD Receiver Front Panel 1) POWER - The access card slot and RESET button are located behind the door panel. 17 Card # Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. Your...
... or right. 7) SELECT - Each time you press the key, it cycles to a highlighted program or channel cell. 10) DOOR PANEL - DIRECTV HD Receiver Front Panel 1) POWER - The access card slot and RESET button are located behind the door panel. 17 Card # Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. Your...
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... & Test: The System Info option lets you can access the Info & Test, Satellite & Antenna Setup, Remote Setup, Audio Setup, Display Setup, Access Card and System Reset screens. Once the Quick Menu is displayed over the Guide, it displays special features to access that lets you with the Guide. For example, when..., then press SELECT to help you customize, adjust and keep track of items that item. The System Test option lets you directly to easily access DIRECTV® features. Some menu items will display a submenu, others will take you run a test on your...
... & Test: The System Info option lets you can access the Info & Test, Satellite & Antenna Setup, Remote Setup, Audio Setup, Display Setup, Access Card and System Reset screens. Once the Quick Menu is displayed over the Guide, it displays special features to access that lets you with the Guide. For example, when..., then press SELECT to help you customize, adjust and keep track of items that item. The System Test option lets you directly to easily access DIRECTV® features. Some menu items will display a submenu, others will take you run a test on your...
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...ve set your TV and other equipment. You will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary.) Reset: From here you can restart the receiver, reset to factory defaults, or reset everything. Scheduler This feature gives you an overview of and access to all the programs you need ...mode, screen format, bar color, the Channel Banner display time, the language in the Quick Menu. Remote: Use this process. (Note: DIRECTV will need to realign your access card. Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to replace your satellite dish or setup an off-air antenna....
...ve set your TV and other equipment. You will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary.) Reset: From here you can restart the receiver, reset to factory defaults, or reset everything. Scheduler This feature gives you an overview of and access to all the programs you need ...mode, screen format, bar color, the Channel Banner display time, the language in the Quick Menu. Remote: Use this process. (Note: DIRECTV will need to realign your access card. Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to replace your satellite dish or setup an off-air antenna....