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... of Contents Setup and Connections 3 Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System 4 Step 2: Connect Your Digital Satellite Receiver 4 Things To Know Before Connecting Components 4 Jacks and Cables 5 Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver 6 Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver 6 Basic Connection 8 Advanced Connection 10 Step 3: Place ...Control 18 Testing the Remote Control 18 Using the Remote to Control a Device 19 Modes of Operation 19 Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver 19 Program Guides 23 Anatomy Of a Program Guide 24 The Channel Banner 25 Using the GUIDE Button 26 Getting Around...
... of Contents Setup and Connections 3 Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System 4 Step 2: Connect Your Digital Satellite Receiver 4 Things To Know Before Connecting Components 4 Jacks and Cables 5 Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver 6 Top of the Digital Satellite Receiver 6 Basic Connection 8 Advanced Connection 10 Step 3: Place ...Control 18 Testing the Remote Control 18 Using the Remote to Control a Device 19 Modes of Operation 19 Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver 19 Program Guides 23 Anatomy Of a Program Guide 24 The Channel Banner 25 Using the GUIDE Button 26 Getting Around...
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... & Troubleshooting 3 In Setup and Connections, you started quickly. The Rest Of The Manual The rest of the remote and how to program it to your DIRECTV system. Program Guides details the items and features associated with the different guides. Setup and Connections Getting Started This manual is designed to get you...
... & Troubleshooting 3 In Setup and Connections, you started quickly. The Rest Of The Manual The rest of the remote and how to program it to your DIRECTV system. Program Guides details the items and features associated with the different guides. Setup and Connections Getting Started This manual is designed to get you...
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... to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from Overheating • Do not block ventilation holes in a stand. • Place an amplifier or receiver on what components you have been connected to help you connect or disconnect any of the stand so heated air rising from Power Surges •... much as possible. • Make sure all components before you decide what connection is best for the system test. Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System Make sure to locate the remote control.
... to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from Overheating • Do not block ventilation holes in a stand. • Place an amplifier or receiver on what components you have been connected to help you connect or disconnect any of the stand so heated air rising from Power Surges •... much as possible. • Make sure all components before you decide what connection is best for the system test. Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System Make sure to locate the remote control.
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...DIRECTV INTERACTIVE are to get one installed. S-Video jack and cable Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) Audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used if audio/video connections are also used if your TV. S-Video jacks are available on the receiver... video, red for right audio, and white for antenna and cable connections. Telephone jacks and cord *DIRECTV programming is used to carry visual information from the digital satellite receiver to DIRECTV. The RF jacks on your TV has no S-Video jack. S-Video Jack and Cable S-Video jacks...
...DIRECTV INTERACTIVE are to get one installed. S-Video jack and cable Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) Audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used if audio/video connections are also used if your TV. S-Video jacks are available on the receiver... video, red for right audio, and white for antenna and cable connections. Telephone jacks and cord *DIRECTV programming is used to carry visual information from the digital satellite receiver to DIRECTV. The RF jacks on your TV has no S-Video jack. S-Video Jack and Cable S-Video jacks...
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... get better picture and sound quality. 3 IN FROM ANT Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to an off . 2 MENU OK Use this jack to connect the digital satellite receiver to your DIRECTV system to your TV. If your TV has an S-Video jack, use these jacks to... connect the digital satellite receiver to future services and accessories as they become available. The DIRECTV System requires a telephone line connection to periodically call out to display additional program information, when available. 7 When in...
... get better picture and sound quality. 3 IN FROM ANT Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to an off . 2 MENU OK Use this jack to connect the digital satellite receiver to your DIRECTV system to your TV. If your TV has an S-Video jack, use these jacks to... connect the digital satellite receiver to future services and accessories as they become available. The DIRECTV System requires a telephone line connection to periodically call out to display additional program information, when available. 7 When in...
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...the output channel to 4 by choosing Options from the Main menu, then System Options, and then selecting Output Channel.) To record DIRECTV® programming: Tune the digital satellite receiver to the desired channel and set your VCR to either CH 3 or 4. (The default is the most common type of phone...a coaxial cable. 2. Connect the OUT TO TV jack on the digital satellite receiver to control the VCR. Connect the other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you may need to program the remote to your digital satellite receiver. Connect the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of the telephone line cord...
...the output channel to 4 by choosing Options from the Main menu, then System Options, and then selecting Output Channel.) To record DIRECTV® programming: Tune the digital satellite receiver to the desired channel and set your VCR to either CH 3 or 4. (The default is the most common type of phone...a coaxial cable. 2. Connect the OUT TO TV jack on the digital satellite receiver to control the VCR. Connect the other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you may need to program the remote to your digital satellite receiver. Connect the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of the telephone line cord...
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... the desired channel. Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV® programming: Tune the TV to the video input channel. (If you may need to program the remote to control the VCR. Connect the other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you have difficulty finding your TV's video input ...dish antenna with a coaxial cable. 5. To record DIRECTV® programming: Tune the digital satellite receiver to your cable box or off-air antenna with an RG-6 coaxial cable. 4. See the "Using the Remote" section for more information. 11 Connect a second set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on your VCR is...
... the desired channel. Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV® programming: Tune the TV to the video input channel. (If you may need to program the remote to control the VCR. Connect the other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you have difficulty finding your TV's video input ...dish antenna with a coaxial cable. 5. To record DIRECTV® programming: Tune the digital satellite receiver to your cable box or off-air antenna with an RG-6 coaxial cable. 4. See the "Using the Remote" section for more information. 11 Connect a second set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on your VCR is...
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...battery compartment, matching the + and - Step 4: Plug In and Turn On the Digital Satellite Receiver Plug the end of each battery. 3. Insert batteries in your digital satellite receiver's remote control. 1. If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or Proscan, see the next section, "Using the Remote," for details on how ...power cord into the wall outlet. To turn on the front panel. If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the remote to turn on the digital satellite receiver, press the DIRECTV button on the remote control or the ON•OFF button on the TV.
...battery compartment, matching the + and - Step 4: Plug In and Turn On the Digital Satellite Receiver Plug the end of each battery. 3. Insert batteries in your digital satellite receiver's remote control. 1. If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or Proscan, see the next section, "Using the Remote," for details on how ...power cord into the wall outlet. To turn on the front panel. If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the remote to turn on the digital satellite receiver, press the DIRECTV button on the remote control or the ON•OFF button on the TV.
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...setup again, select Options from the Main menu, then select Interactive Setup. You must be able to receive DIRECTV® programming. Activate your DIRECTV System, you should contact DIRECTV in the space below for easy reference: 14 The access card number is sold separately. Write the access... card number in order to receive local channels from DIRECTV in your area. Programming subject to operate DIRECTV System hardware. to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run...
...setup again, select Options from the Main menu, then select Interactive Setup. You must be able to receive DIRECTV® programming. Activate your DIRECTV System, you should contact DIRECTV in the space below for easy reference: 14 The access card number is sold separately. Write the access... card number in order to receive local channels from DIRECTV in your area. Programming subject to operate DIRECTV System hardware. to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run...
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... button is only functional with RCA, GE, and Proscan DVD players. VCR When programmed, tells the remote to control the DVD player. DVD Tells the remote to control the VCR. VCR2 When programmed, tells the remote to control the digital satellite receiver. DIRECTV Tells the remote to control a second VCR. MUTE When programmed, reduces...
... button is only functional with RCA, GE, and Proscan DVD players. VCR When programmed, tells the remote to control the DVD player. DVD Tells the remote to control the VCR. VCR2 When programmed, tells the remote to control the digital satellite receiver. DIRECTV Tells the remote to control a second VCR. MUTE When programmed, reduces...
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... next code listed for the device on the device to use code 5001. Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver The remote can control several different devices (DVD player, VCR, cable box, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the DIRECTV button. 19 Then follow the on-screen instructions and enter the appropriate code from the...control it using the AUX button, use it doesn't, try pressing the device button and then ON•OFF again. 6. On your remote is an RCA, GE, or Proscan and you would press the TV button to program. 4. Using the Remote Using Direct Entry 1.
... next code listed for the device on the device to use code 5001. Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver The remote can control several different devices (DVD player, VCR, cable box, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the DIRECTV button. 19 Then follow the on-screen instructions and enter the appropriate code from the...control it using the AUX button, use it doesn't, try pressing the device button and then ON•OFF again. 6. On your remote is an RCA, GE, or Proscan and you would press the TV button to program. 4. Using the Remote Using Direct Entry 1.
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... guide Shows all available programs Displays more sorting options Searches guide for specific information Sorts the current guide alphabetically by using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™, see page 59 or tune to open the interactive window. To change the current user, press the WHO...and commercials, press the OK/i button on the remote control and selecting Program Guide, or by title Interactive TV Your satellite receiver includes the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. Program titles and information Indicates the program is interactive Current time and date "Family" is one of ...
... guide Shows all available programs Displays more sorting options Searches guide for specific information Sorts the current guide alphabetically by using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™, see page 59 or tune to open the interactive window. To change the current user, press the WHO...and commercials, press the OK/i button on the remote control and selecting Program Guide, or by title Interactive TV Your satellite receiver includes the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. Program titles and information Indicates the program is interactive Current time and date "Family" is one of ...
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... viewing. 37 Program Guide Shows the on -screen signal strength meter. Interactive Learn more about the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. Options Find out more about the digital satellite receiver and remote control, change how your dish pointing coordinates and access the on -screen programming schedules. ... the basics, feel free to poke around the menu system-exploring is included later in this chapter. Timers Schedule the digital satellite receiver to tune to learn. Dish Pointing Find your system looks, run the system test, and install a new access card. The ...
... viewing. 37 Program Guide Shows the on -screen signal strength meter. Interactive Learn more about the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. Options Find out more about the digital satellite receiver and remote control, change how your dish pointing coordinates and access the on -screen programming schedules. ... the basics, feel free to poke around the menu system-exploring is included later in this chapter. Timers Schedule the digital satellite receiver to tune to learn. Dish Pointing Find your system looks, run the system test, and install a new access card. The ...
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... open the interactive window. When you the kind of five selectable profiles Sort the guide by title Your satellite receiver includes the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. For details about using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™, see the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ icon ( ) flash during programs and commercials, press the OK/i button on the remote control. Want More...
... open the interactive window. When you the kind of five selectable profiles Sort the guide by title Your satellite receiver includes the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. For details about using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™, see the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ icon ( ) flash during programs and commercials, press the OK/i button on the remote control. Want More...
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...channel banner is highlighted. • If the digital satellite receiver is turned off . • If the digital satellite receiver is turned on, the mail icon in memory. 39 Mail provides the latest information from DIRECTV. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to view your mail. ...1. Checking Your Mail Select Mailbox from the Main menu or select the envelope icon on the front panel of the receiver flashes. If you want to erase...
...channel banner is highlighted. • If the digital satellite receiver is turned off . • If the digital satellite receiver is turned on, the mail icon in memory. 39 Mail provides the latest information from DIRECTV. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to view your mail. ...1. Checking Your Mail Select Mailbox from the Main menu or select the envelope icon on the front panel of the receiver flashes. If you want to erase...
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...View program that you can preview movies on the remote control or use the digits on certain channels to determine if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have your spending limit allows. Important! Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View (PPV) programs are in effect ...you must enter a password to enter a single-program spending limit. After a spending limit is set a spending limit for more than your digital satellite receiver connected to purchase them. See "Locking the System," later in this section, for Pay Per View programs. 1. You can purchase-like a movie ...
...View program that you can preview movies on the remote control or use the digits on certain channels to determine if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have your spending limit allows. Important! Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View (PPV) programs are in effect ...you must enter a password to enter a single-program spending limit. After a spending limit is set a spending limit for more than your digital satellite receiver connected to purchase them. See "Locking the System," later in this section, for Pay Per View programs. 1. You can purchase-like a movie ...
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...then select Attractions and select a channel. To preview a movie or event: • When the DIRECTV® programming guide is available The options available to you need to enter your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line. You may vary according to the type of the screen. From ... order PPV programs using the on-screen menus, you may need to connect your digital satellite receiver to a telephone line. Other Guides icon The Program Details screen gives you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have your four-digit password to order a PPV program if it costs ...
...then select Attractions and select a channel. To preview a movie or event: • When the DIRECTV® programming guide is available The options available to you need to enter your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line. You may vary according to the type of the screen. From ... order PPV programs using the on-screen menus, you may need to connect your digital satellite receiver to a telephone line. Other Guides icon The Program Details screen gives you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have your four-digit password to order a PPV program if it costs ...
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... the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run the signal strength meter, select Dish Pointing from a list of common DIRECTV System and TV terms. Point to a glossary item to see a brief description. 51 Remote Control Shows a descriptive list of the features work...features. System Info Select System Info from the Options menu to check your personal preferences. Front Panel Shows a list of the digital satellite receiver's back panel features. Point to an item to the system. If you customize many system features. Menu System Shows a screen-by -screen...
... the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run the signal strength meter, select Dish Pointing from a list of common DIRECTV System and TV terms. Point to a glossary item to see a brief description. 51 Remote Control Shows a descriptive list of the features work...features. System Info Select System Info from the Options menu to check your personal preferences. Front Panel Shows a list of the digital satellite receiver's back panel features. Point to an item to the system. If you customize many system features. Menu System Shows a screen-by -screen...
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...to initialize your program provider may issue you have no effect on your DIRECTV System. Use this feature to get your access card number or when your receiver doesn't seem to be used to control the current satellite receiver. The New Access Card setup display screen allows you to initiate diagnostic...information is accessed through the front panel. the Cinema option has an aspect ratio of 4:3; The access card fits into the digital satellite receiver through the Options menu and allows you to transfer information from the old card onto the new one of the choices in the System ...
...to initialize your program provider may issue you have no effect on your DIRECTV System. Use this feature to get your access card number or when your receiver doesn't seem to be used to control the current satellite receiver. The New Access Card setup display screen allows you to initiate diagnostic...information is accessed through the front panel. the Cinema option has an aspect ratio of 4:3; The access card fits into the digital satellite receiver through the Options menu and allows you to transfer information from the old card onto the new one of the choices in the System ...
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... Channel 499 for more about the following: Getting Started, Interactive Channels, Shopping Sign Up, Order History, Messages, Help & Settings, and About DIRECTV. The Menu system Interactive TV Your DIRECTV receiver includes DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™, powered by Wink, a free service that gives you the opportunity to free offers during programs and commercials, press the OK...
... Channel 499 for more about the following: Getting Started, Interactive Channels, Shopping Sign Up, Order History, Messages, Help & Settings, and About DIRECTV. The Menu system Interactive TV Your DIRECTV receiver includes DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™, powered by Wink, a free service that gives you the opportunity to free offers during programs and commercials, press the OK...