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... here. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. We'll take you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button ...DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. Getting Connected If a professional installed your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! If your receiver was designed to start watching TV. Welcome to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver...
... here. I M P O R T A N T: • You must subscribe to HD Access in your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from DIRECTV CINEMA™. We'll take you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button ...DIRECTV® Receiver, you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 4: Settings. Getting Connected If a professional installed your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! If your receiver was designed to start watching TV. Welcome to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver and the DIRECTV® Receiver...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 84 DIRECTV Protection Plan 87 FCC Customer Information 88 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 92 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver .....112 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 119 Index 125 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION Limited 90-Day Warranty 84 DIRECTV Protection Plan 87 FCC Customer Information 88 Terms & Conditions for Use of Software 92 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 Appendix 2: How to Network Your HD Receiver .....112 Appendix 3: About High-Definition 119 Index 125 8
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... Channels" for details. The guide holds up to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of your guide to go directly there. If you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69.... hints at a time up or down /left/right; Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the channel number to hide those channels. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are shown grayed out. type in the guide that lets...
... Channels" for details. The guide holds up to 7 days of programming for HD receivers and 3 1/2 days of your guide to go directly there. If you press GUIDE twice, you filter the guide. Local Channels Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can navigate in the guide from channel numbers 2 through 69.... hints at a time up or down /left/right; Unsubscribed Channels Channels in the channel number to hide those channels. Unsubscribed Channels 18 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Program Guide Program Guide To see a screen that are shown grayed out. type in the guide that lets...
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... Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you feel like the 3D experience in the guide go to see only the HD version of a channel in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you 're watching. Channels & Program Info 19... 6 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later),...
... Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 3D Channels High-Definition Receivers Just like you could reach out and touch whatever you feel like the 3D experience in the guide go to see only the HD version of a channel in movie theatres, DIRECTV 3D makes you 're watching. Channels & Program Info 19... 6 HD and SD Channels DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are in the 100s series in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later),...
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On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to your receiver. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. Chapter 2 - TV Options Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 ...TVmail Select "TVmail," to toggle among the channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you watch most often....
On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" to your receiver. On StandardDefinition Receivers, press the YELLOW button on your messages. Chapter 2 - TV Options Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 ...TVmail Select "TVmail," to toggle among the channels you watched, Favorite Channels, Closed Captioning, Audio and Video options, and Parental Controls. DIRECTV sends messages to you for quick access to options such as, TVmail, Program Info, the Last Five channels you watch most often....
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... access key system features. Search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu To learn more, go to make it go away. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day for channels here...
... access key system features. Search for Shows Finds shows by channel and time. 28 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu To learn more, go to make it go away. My Playlist High-Definition Receivers An optional menu item that appear within the 7-day (3½day for channels here...
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...calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." ... provider). Channels & Program Info 29 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your entire DIRECTV® System. Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Caller ID Contains a log of help topics and frequently asked questions that explain...
...calls into your home (assuming you have connected a land line and subscribe to use your DIRECTV Receiver. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav's & Setup." ... provider). Channels & Program Info 29 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your entire DIRECTV® System. Menu DIRECTV® HD Receiver Menu DIRECTV® Receiver Menu 4 5 6 Chapter 2 - Caller ID Contains a log of help topics and frequently asked questions that explain...
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EXTRAS CALLER ID 42 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) ....43 GAMESEARCH 48 GSN GAME LOUNGE 48 QUICKTUNE 49 SCOREGUIDE 49 TV APPS 50 41 CHAPTER 3 -
EXTRAS CALLER ID 42 DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE (HD Receivers) ....43 GAMESEARCH 48 GSN GAME LOUNGE 48 QUICKTUNE 49 SCOREGUIDE 49 TV APPS 50 41 CHAPTER 3 -
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To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to launch TV Apps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of a button. Note: This feature is not available on your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your remote control to the Internet.... your local weather, see live feeds of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you want. TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to Network your HD Receiver for instructions.
To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to launch TV Apps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the press of a button. Note: This feature is not available on your computer, at directv.com/tvapps. How It Works: Press the Right Arrow button on your remote control to the Internet.... your local weather, see live feeds of the TV Apps Dock and choose the apps you want. TV Apps TV Apps High-Definition Receivers With DIRECTV's exciting FREE TV Apps, like Flickr, ScoreGuide™, 5-Day Weather Forecast and Webcams, you can also go to Network your HD Receiver for instructions.
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Connections Example: TV with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This example also shows using a VCR with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a DVD burner with RCA audio connectors ... RCA audio and component video connectors. This example also shows using a TV that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround...
Connections Example: TV with RCA audio and video connectors. 56 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE This example also shows using a VCR with HDMI Connector Here is an example using a DVD burner with RCA audio connectors ... RCA audio and component video connectors. This example also shows using a TV that has a digital audio coax connector as the best audio input, connecting to a DIRECTV HD Receiver. Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best video/audio input and a surround...
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.... Settings 57 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Example: Using the A/V Out Component Video Cable Here is an example using RCA video and audio connectors. Receiver with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports component video and RCA audio. This example also shows connecting your...
.... Settings 57 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Example: Using the A/V Out Component Video Cable Here is an example using RCA video and audio connectors. Receiver with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports component video and RCA audio. This example also shows connecting your...
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No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of large text areas when they scroll. Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on -screen text language. This ... screens. For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your preferred on or off. Preferences These are user 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...
No matter which include: Guide HD Channels (HD Receivers ONLY): Choose whether you want the first press of large text areas when they scroll. Scrolling Effects: Turn scrolling effects on -screen text language. This ... screens. For SD Receivers select "Display" and then press the GREEN and RED buttons on your preferred on or off. Preferences These are user 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...
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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. System Setup Chapter 4 - 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.
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. System Setup Chapter 4 - 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.
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... "Audio" to make a persistent change to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby® Digital screens. English, Spanish, Chinese, etc... HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look for a surround sound system. Sound Effects: Select the volume of Dolby Laboratories.
... "Audio" to make a persistent change to move between the Language, Sound Effects and Dolby® Digital screens. English, Spanish, Chinese, etc... HD Channels include 5.1 surround sound when available from the programmer. SD Receivers HD Receivers 62 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Look for a surround sound system. Sound Effects: Select the volume of Dolby Laboratories.
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..., press INFO on the "TV Resolutions" screen. When Native Mode is being broadcast in 480p, your HD Receiver tells the TV to match the resolution of this, the default setting is OFF, your receiver will display the program at every channel change. If the next program changes to 1080i, the... can also access these setting by pressing INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings. Because of the program coming into the receiver. When Native Mode is OFF. You can turn Native mode ON or OFF. Note: To change to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, ...
..., press INFO on the "TV Resolutions" screen. When Native Mode is being broadcast in 480p, your HD Receiver tells the TV to match the resolution of this, the default setting is OFF, your receiver will display the program at every channel change. If the next program changes to 1080i, the... can also access these setting by pressing INFO, then select Audio/Video and choose the desired settings. Because of the program coming into the receiver. When Native Mode is OFF. You can turn Native mode ON or OFF. Note: To change to review Appendix 3, About High-Definition, ...
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...If the above two items don't work, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV® Receiver. 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...will be either behind the access door on your receiver's front panel, or on your receiver. If you diagnose and solve many common problems. Troubleshooting Tips HD & SD Receivers Reset Button (Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.) HD Receiver (model H25) Reset Button 3 4 5 ...
...If the above two items don't work, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV® Receiver. 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...will be either behind the access door on your receiver's front panel, or on your receiver. If you diagnose and solve many common problems. Troubleshooting Tips HD & SD Receivers Reset Button (Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.) HD Receiver (model H25) Reset Button 3 4 5 ...
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...at 1-800-531-5000 to resolve the issue. - There may be a problem with the transmission from your satellite dish to realign your DIRECTV® Receiver and the satellite dish for 15 seconds and then plugging it back in. - If there are no weather problems in good weather, contact...others), wait for the weather to clear and your dish. - If the problem is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on most transponders in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver. - Wait for the broadcasting channel to relocate your signal should contact a professional to remove them or...
...at 1-800-531-5000 to resolve the issue. - There may be a problem with the transmission from your satellite dish to realign your DIRECTV® Receiver and the satellite dish for 15 seconds and then plugging it back in. - If there are no weather problems in good weather, contact...others), wait for the weather to clear and your dish. - If the problem is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD receivers) on most transponders in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver. - Wait for the broadcasting channel to relocate your signal should contact a professional to remove them or...
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APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS .........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER .......112 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 119 103
APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS .........104 High-Definition Receiver 104 Standard-Definition Receiver 108 APPENDIX 2: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER .......112 APPENDIX 3: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION 119 103
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.... The infrared sensor picks up , down, left or right. 6. If you press the key, it will not get through all of the HD Receiver. ARROWS - It does not change the screen format (crop, stretch, letterbox, pillar box). The adjacent lights indicate the current resolution setting. The...: ACTIVE - GUIDE - RES (Resolution) - Displays the channel banner or program information. 105 Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. The power light flashes when you can place your DIRECTV® Receiver on -screen program guide. 4. You cannot have the RESET button on the side panel, with no door...
.... The infrared sensor picks up , down, left or right. 6. If you press the key, it will not get through all of the HD Receiver. ARROWS - It does not change the screen format (crop, stretch, letterbox, pillar box). The adjacent lights indicate the current resolution setting. The...: ACTIVE - GUIDE - RES (Resolution) - Displays the channel banner or program information. 105 Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panels 1. The power light flashes when you can place your DIRECTV® Receiver on -screen program guide. 4. You cannot have the RESET button on the side panel, with no door...