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Parental Controls 33 Favorite Channels 38 Manage Autotunes 39 To Do List 39 History 40 Purchases 40 Manual Autotunes 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...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
Parental Controls 33 Favorite Channels 38 Manage Autotunes 39 To Do List 39 History 40 Purchases 40 Manual Autotunes 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...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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... at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should not be used . It's also important to operate the equipment. • If you move your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not expose this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all the components before you connect or disconnect any power cords into their jacks...
... at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should not be used . It's also important to operate the equipment. • If you move your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not expose this manual. • Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all the components before you connect or disconnect any power cords into their jacks...
System Manual
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... Settings 55 4 5 6 You will need to the manuals for that provides Component Video and RCA audio output in a single, custom cable. (Not available on SD receivers.) S-Video provides good video, but does not provide audio. Newer receivers (model H25) have S-Video outputs.) RCA output (composite... is also found on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. (Not available on SD receivers.) RCA outputs provide good audio quality and are shown, given you a variety of DIRECTV Receivers are found on older auxiliary equipment. The following images show examples of the possible connections...
... Settings 55 4 5 6 You will need to the manuals for that provides Component Video and RCA audio output in a single, custom cable. (Not available on SD receivers.) S-Video provides good video, but does not provide audio. Newer receivers (model H25) have S-Video outputs.) RCA output (composite... is also found on newer surround sound and DVD equipment. (Not available on SD receivers.) RCA outputs provide good audio quality and are shown, given you a variety of DIRECTV Receivers are found on older auxiliary equipment. The following images show examples of the possible connections...
System Manual
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...may be normal. Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then "To Do list". - May happen if your TV owner's manual to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Possible Causes: - Frequently Asked Questions Progress bar freezes while Acquiring Guide Data / Data From ... the RESET button behind the access panel door on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to a different channel without a remote control command. DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to be about to begin, so the...
...may be normal. Press MENU, select "Manage Recordings", then "To Do list". - May happen if your TV owner's manual to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Possible Causes: - Frequently Asked Questions Progress bar freezes while Acquiring Guide Data / Data From ... the RESET button behind the access panel door on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to a different channel without a remote control command. DIRECTV® Receiver turns on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to be about to begin, so the...
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...not be a problem with how the program was produced or how it was sent to your DIRECTV® Receiver. Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the receiver or your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is no sound. Select the "Reset" item from your TV. - Problem with... (such as mute or volume) may be connected properly, or there may have changed on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver. If the issue continues, reset your surround sound system's manual for broadcast. - Possible Causes: - Frequently Asked Questions My video and audio are out of sync The audio track...
...not be a problem with how the program was produced or how it was sent to your DIRECTV® Receiver. Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the receiver or your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is no sound. Select the "Reset" item from your TV. - Problem with... (such as mute or volume) may be connected properly, or there may have changed on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver. If the issue continues, reset your surround sound system's manual for broadcast. - Possible Causes: - Frequently Asked Questions My video and audio are out of sync The audio track...
User Guide
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... label or in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). do not stack the receiver on the DIRECTV Receiver must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to articles 810 and 820 of the 2002 National Electrical Code. ...case of emergency shutdown • CAUTION: Electric Shock - Refer to article 810, in this manual. • To prevent electrical shock, this apparatus shall be connected to the 810-2 which can cause shock when receiver is the category number 3. Refer also to a mains socket outlet with care. • ...
... label or in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). do not stack the receiver on the DIRECTV Receiver must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to articles 810 and 820 of the 2002 National Electrical Code. ...case of emergency shutdown • CAUTION: Electric Shock - Refer to article 810, in this manual. • To prevent electrical shock, this apparatus shall be connected to the 810-2 which can cause shock when receiver is the category number 3. Refer also to a mains socket outlet with care. • ...
User Guide
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... instruction manual that came with some important tips for safety and care. If you 're having your system professionally installed or handling it has access to the satellite signals, and RG-6 coaxial cables must be installed before you ready to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver and your DIRECTV HD Receiver: 4...other components? Making the Right Connections Are you can begin Your satellite dish antenna must be run into the room(s) where your receiver(s) will be sure to read over the following few pages to familiarize yourself with your satellite dish antenna. Before you begin ...
... instruction manual that came with some important tips for safety and care. If you 're having your system professionally installed or handling it has access to the satellite signals, and RG-6 coaxial cables must be installed before you ready to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver and your DIRECTV HD Receiver: 4...other components? Making the Right Connections Are you can begin Your satellite dish antenna must be run into the room(s) where your receiver(s) will be sure to read over the following few pages to familiarize yourself with your satellite dish antenna. Before you begin ...
User Guide
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... program on how to set . Important To obtain optimum picture quality, make sure you've connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV Receiver, then set up for scheduled or manual recording. then, select the Autotune item in the left menu, and follow the onscreen instructions to change the autotune options or ... to record at the same time as a scheduled autotune and you're set it up your VCR, make sure the receiver is known to the TV. Connecting the receiver to the 48 TV through a VCR or DVD recorder is connected directly to yield less than optimum picture quality, particularly ...
... program on how to set . Important To obtain optimum picture quality, make sure you've connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV Receiver, then set up for scheduled or manual recording. then, select the Autotune item in the left menu, and follow the onscreen instructions to change the autotune options or ... to record at the same time as a scheduled autotune and you're set it up your VCR, make sure the receiver is known to the TV. Connecting the receiver to the 48 TV through a VCR or DVD recorder is connected directly to yield less than optimum picture quality, particularly ...
User Guide
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...manual that came with Caller ID 4 You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your phone company. If it doesn't, either connect the phone line directly to a standard wall-mount phone jack or install a wireless phone jack that it a second time if needed. 4 Check batteries in again. 68 DIRECTV HD Receiver ... remote control is on (see if it in remote control. 4 Be sure remote control is pointed at remote sensor, and front of receiver is turned on DIRECTV mode, and press PWR (power key). 4 Press TV POWER ON, then press it typically does not transmit Caller ID information and you...
...manual that came with Caller ID 4 You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your phone company. If it doesn't, either connect the phone line directly to a standard wall-mount phone jack or install a wireless phone jack that it a second time if needed. 4 Check batteries in again. 68 DIRECTV HD Receiver ... remote control is on (see if it in remote control. 4 Be sure remote control is pointed at remote sensor, and front of receiver is turned on DIRECTV mode, and press PWR (power key). 4 Press TV POWER ON, then press it typically does not transmit Caller ID information and you...
User Guide
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DIRECTV HD Receiver turns on again. 4 Unplug DIRECTV HD Receiver for a few minutes, then plug back in your house may have blown a circuit breaker or be experiencing a power outage. 4 Consult an electrician if the problem is frequent or severe, especially if other lights/appliances in your TV owner's manual. 69 You can get a lot of a power...
DIRECTV HD Receiver turns on again. 4 Unplug DIRECTV HD Receiver for a few minutes, then plug back in your house may have blown a circuit breaker or be experiencing a power outage. 4 Consult an electrician if the problem is frequent or severe, especially if other lights/appliances in your TV owner's manual. 69 You can get a lot of a power...
User Guide
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... from the left menu, then press SELECT on the front of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. You can also press MENU, press SELECT on the remote, select Favorites, then All Channels, or enter the channel number manually. Press MENU on Settings, then SELECT Setup. Press the RESET button ...behind the access panel door on Restart Receiver. 71 You can 't tune to continue watching. 4 If that doesn't work , restart your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Select the Reset item from the ...
... from the left menu, then press SELECT on the front of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. You can also press MENU, press SELECT on the remote, select Favorites, then All Channels, or enter the channel number manually. Press MENU on Settings, then SELECT Setup. Press the RESET button ...behind the access panel door on Restart Receiver. 71 You can 't tune to continue watching. 4 If that doesn't work , restart your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Select the Reset item from the ...