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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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...14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off (for just one press, it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to reprogram the remote for a new TV or for any other reason, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup...," then "System Setup," then "Remote Control" (SD ...
...14 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off (for just one press, it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to reprogram the remote for a new TV or for any other reason, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup...," then "System Setup," then "Remote Control" (SD ...
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...a channel in the guide go to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for HD after the program title in the ...your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Note that if you do not have 3D-capable hardware...sign (i.e. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and...whatever you will display. Channels & Program Info 19 6 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of 3D programs will not be able to tune to 3D...
...a channel in the guide go to Chapter 4, "System Setup, Display" for HD after the program title in the ...your home. 3D channels are spread throughout the guide. For more information, visit directv.com/3D Chapter 2 - Note that if you do not have 3D-capable hardware...sign (i.e. Note: There is no separate 3D fee but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you feel like you could reach out and...whatever you will display. Channels & Program Info 19 6 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of 3D programs will not be able to tune to 3D...
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... under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). Caller ID Contains a log of help topics and frequently asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone service from DIRECTV about new features and services, ...free previews as well as, tips & tricks. Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose...
... under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). Caller ID Contains a log of help topics and frequently asked questions that explain how to Caller ID phone service from DIRECTV about new features and services, ...free previews as well as, tips & tricks. Parental, Fav's & Setup Set parental control limits, choose favorite channels for a customized program guide, and choose...
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The system default is "unlocked" for the whole family. Whether it's for options), choose "Lock Now" from the left menu. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". You'll be asked to proceed without the passcode. He or she will not be your passcode, you ...
The system default is "unlocked" for the whole family. Whether it's for options), choose "Lock Now" from the left menu. Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," select "Parental Controls," and then "Edit Settings". You'll be asked to proceed without the passcode. He or she will not be your passcode, you ...
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... discouraged by one and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to reset it. For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode. Various options for Movies, TV and unrated shows. Note:... at guessing the passcode is blocked. Select one second. On High-Definition Receivers you try to tune to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Ratings Limits The Ratings feature lets you forget your passcode. The Movies, TV and Other options are locked,...
... discouraged by one and enter your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to reset it. For more unlock options, press MENU, select "Parental Fav's & Setup", then select "Parental Controls." Select "Parental" then "Unlock All" and enter your passcode. Various options for Movies, TV and unrated shows. Note:... at guessing the passcode is blocked. Select one second. On High-Definition Receivers you try to tune to select the desired tab. 34 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Ratings Limits The Ratings feature lets you forget your passcode. The Movies, TV and Other options are locked,...
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... the onscreen instructions to create and name your list to remind you which list you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. You can create up to make active. Selecting a Favorites list makes it active and hides... the program guide, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Press MENU on your DIRECTV programming package. Favorite Channels Favorite Channels Create lists of your remote, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "Favorite Channels." If you are in the guide, select "Change favorites list", and...
... the onscreen instructions to create and name your list to remind you which list you haven't created a Favorites list, the "Setup Custom 1" and "Setup Custom 2" options will be displayed. You can create up to make active. Selecting a Favorites list makes it active and hides... the program guide, press the YELLOW button on your favorite channels. Press MENU on your DIRECTV programming package. Favorite Channels Favorite Channels Create lists of your remote, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "Favorite Channels." If you are in the guide, select "Change favorites list", and...
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...." You must be at the receiver to assign its name. Note: Service activation and location naming are typically performed by the installer during your remote. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. Select "Continue". We refer to give each receiver a name. The name must be 14 characters or ... the room or it as , "Living Room." 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
...." You must be at the receiver to assign its name. Note: Service activation and location naming are typically performed by the installer during your remote. DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service (High-Definition Receivers) 2. Select "Continue". We refer to give each receiver a name. The name must be 14 characters or ... the room or it as , "Living Room." 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
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...then "Status." 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 an HD DVR, you have an HD DVR in your Den, an... access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. 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 settings for all ...
...then "Status." 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 an HD DVR, you have an HD DVR in your Den, an... access the Master Bedroom's Playlist. 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 settings for all ...
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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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...and a valid major credit card. 2. Use the Product Information page to : 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. The DIRECTV® Receiver will allow you prefer and press SELECT. 4. After these setup procedures are complete, all that's left position. 2. Be sure to note this information. 3. Press PWR. The ...turn on hand your TV is gathering information from the satellite for any reason, you will need to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. Using the arrow keys on the access card itself. The receiver ID is on a sticker behind the access...
...and a valid major credit card. 2. Use the Product Information page to : 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. The DIRECTV® Receiver will allow you prefer and press SELECT. 4. After these setup procedures are complete, all that's left position. 2. Be sure to note this information. 3. Press PWR. The ...turn on hand your TV is gathering information from the satellite for any reason, you will need to follow the guided setup screens before starting DIRECTV service. 1. Using the arrow keys on the access card itself. The receiver ID is on a sticker behind the access...
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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 same color of such equipment for connecting your equipment. SD receivers do not ... OUT to the receiver. they are listed in order, with the highest quality options at the top of the video and audio outputs on your setup. All A/V jacks and inputs are available on the connectors your receiver offer good quality. Due to restrictions imposed by copyright holders, certain programming may include...
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 same color of such equipment for connecting your equipment. SD receivers do not ... OUT to the receiver. they are listed in order, with the highest quality options at the top of the video and audio outputs on your setup. All A/V jacks and inputs are available on the connectors your receiver offer good quality. Due to restrictions imposed by copyright holders, certain programming may include...
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...system information such as , current receiver settings. Settings 59 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Go to System Setup to move between the System Info and System Test screens. Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to review your system settings which ...information can be useful during troubleshooting. Select "More System Info" to display the System Info & Test screen. System Setup Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup." as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... Select "Run System Test"...
...system information such as , current receiver settings. Settings 59 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Go to System Setup to move between the System Info and System Test screens. Info & Test Select "Info & Test" to review your system settings which ...information can be useful during troubleshooting. Select "More System Info" to display the System Info & Test screen. System Setup Press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup." as well as receiver model, receiver ID, access card number, software version etc... Select "Run System Test"...
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... language. Guide shows: Select whether you want the guide to hide the SD duplicates. Language: Select your preferred on your remote to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on or off. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock".
... language. Guide shows: Select whether you want the guide to hide the SD duplicates. Language: Select your preferred on your remote to a new channel. 60 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on or off. System Setup Display Select "Display" and then select either "Preferences", "Captioning" or "Clock".
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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 Clock Select "Clock" (or "Time Zone" on or off, and to show Daylight Savings time or not. System Setup Chapter 4 -
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 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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for the Dolby Digital icon in the program description and Channel Banner. Look for a surround sound system. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Additional equipment is required and sold separately. Sound Effects: Select the volume of Dolby Laboratories. English, Spanish, Chinese,... select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. 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.
for the Dolby Digital icon in the program description and Channel Banner. Look for a surround sound system. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Additional equipment is required and sold separately. Sound Effects: Select the volume of Dolby Laboratories. English, Spanish, Chinese,... select "Audio" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on or off, i.e. 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.
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... every channel change your preference for the following screen options: Native, Screen Format and Bar Color. You can turn Native mode ON or OFF. System Setup Chapter 4 - Native: You can also access these setting by pressing INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings. HDTV High-Definition Receivers Select...
... every channel change your preference for the following screen options: Native, Screen Format and Bar Color. You can turn Native mode ON or OFF. System Setup Chapter 4 - Native: You can also access these setting by pressing INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings. HDTV High-Definition Receivers Select...
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... ratio that does not fit your TV screen, your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE System Setup High-Definition Receivers Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to set the color of the screen. Options are...
... ratio that does not fit your TV screen, your TV doesn't support, the receiver will reset the setting after a few seconds. 64 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE System Setup High-Definition Receivers Screen Format: When a program is 4:3 aspect ratio, you may want to set the color of the screen. Options are...
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...-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and test the connection of the equipment to produce the best results when programming the remote. Remote Control When the MODE switch on .... Note: This option is helpful to know the model number as well as the brand of your receiver to control other equipment such as your DIRECTV receiver. Settings 65 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter It is not available on your remote is in the left-most position, it controls your...
...-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and test the connection of the equipment to produce the best results when programming the remote. Remote Control When the MODE switch on .... Note: This option is helpful to know the model number as well as the brand of your receiver to control other equipment such as your DIRECTV receiver. Settings 65 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter It is not available on your remote is in the left-most position, it controls your...
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...transmission requires a clear line of sight to the front of the receiver, RF transmission lets your put your DIRECTV Remote Control. Refer to RF, select "Remote Control" and then "IR/RF Setup". To change your remote method of transmission from up . Satellite This option is typically only used by ...installers when your receiver is initially set up to repeat the satellite setup procedure. 66 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE However, you can come here to see the satellite signal strength your system is getting or to ...
...transmission requires a clear line of sight to the front of the receiver, RF transmission lets your put your DIRECTV Remote Control. Refer to RF, select "Remote Control" and then "IR/RF Setup". To change your remote method of transmission from up . Satellite This option is typically only used by ...installers when your receiver is initially set up to repeat the satellite setup procedure. 66 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE However, you can come here to see the satellite signal strength your system is getting or to ...