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... and can be marred by reference to article 820, requires that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of the receiver must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to articles 810 and 820 of a .... A non-abrasive, anti-static cleaner/polisher is prohibited. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Do not stack the digital satellite receiver on top of cable entry as an audio power amplifier. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in particular, ...
... and can be marred by reference to article 820, requires that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of the receiver must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to articles 810 and 820 of a .... A non-abrasive, anti-static cleaner/polisher is prohibited. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Do not stack the digital satellite receiver on top of cable entry as an audio power amplifier. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in particular, ...
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Table 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 Batteries In the ...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 ...
Table 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 Batteries In the ...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 ...
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Setup and Connections Getting Started This manual is designed to your DIRECTV system. Program Guides details the items and features associated with the different guides. The Rest Of The Manual The rest of the manual introduce ..., troubleshooting information (such as running a system test), and an index. 1 Setup and Connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Program Guides 4 The Menu System 5 Tips & Troubleshooting 3 In Setup and Connections, you'll learn: • different ways to connect the digital satellite receiver to get you to your TV • how to order programming • how to...
Setup and Connections Getting Started This manual is designed to your DIRECTV system. Program Guides details the items and features associated with the different guides. The Rest Of The Manual The rest of the manual introduce ..., troubleshooting information (such as running a system test), and an index. 1 Setup and Connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Program Guides 4 The Menu System 5 Tips & Troubleshooting 3 In Setup and Connections, you'll learn: • different ways to connect the digital satellite receiver to get you to your TV • how to order programming • how to...
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... sides of the TV's back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components in a stand. • Place an amplifier or receiver on what connection is best for the system test. Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System Make sure to the Safety Tips sheet packed with just a coaxial cable for...
... sides of the TV's back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components in a stand. • Place an amplifier or receiver on what connection is best for the system test. Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System Make sure to the Safety Tips sheet packed with just a coaxial cable for...
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... Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) Audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used to carry visual information from the digital satellite receiver to your TV's antenna input jack. If your DIRECTV system. These jacks are available ...for right audio, and white for antenna and cable connections. These jacks can use to connect other components. The RF jacks on the receiver. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo, and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, which is used for left and right...
... Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) Audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used to carry visual information from the digital satellite receiver to your TV's antenna input jack. If your DIRECTV system. These jacks are available ...for right audio, and white for antenna and cable connections. These jacks can use to connect other components. The RF jacks on the receiver. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo, and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, which is used for left and right...
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...2 3 4 5 6 Setup and Connections Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver The diagram below illustrates the buttons on the function of the front panel buttons and many other features of your digital satellite receiver. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to ...Video, Right Audio to as the front panel). For more information on your digital satellite receiver, press the MENU button and select...
...2 3 4 5 6 Setup and Connections Back of the Digital Satellite Receiver The diagram below illustrates the buttons on the function of the front panel buttons and many other features of your digital satellite receiver. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to ...Video, Right Audio to as the front panel). For more information on your digital satellite receiver, press the MENU button and select...
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...TV. A shielded cable and additional hardware may be able to download software upgrades and receive messages from program providers when it . The DIRECTV System requires a telephone line connection to periodically call out to display additional program information, when available. 7 Press twice ...TV has audio/video input jacks, use these jacks to connect the digital satellite receiver to your digital satellite receiver on for navigation. 5 INFO Use this jack to connect the digital satellite receiver to your DIRECTV system to future services and accessories as they become available....
...TV. A shielded cable and additional hardware may be able to download software upgrades and receive messages from program providers when it . The DIRECTV System requires a telephone line connection to periodically call out to display additional program information, when available. 7 Press twice ...TV has audio/video input jacks, use these jacks to connect the digital satellite receiver to your digital satellite receiver on for navigation. 5 INFO Use this jack to connect the digital satellite receiver to your DIRECTV system to future services and accessories as they become available....
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... sound and picture quality and can be used with TVs and VCRs that do not have audio/video jacks. Setup and Connections Basic Connection This connection provides a basic level of the digital satellite receiver. Satellite Dish Antenna CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT R L AUDIO LOW SPEED DATA PHONE JACK...
... sound and picture quality and can be used with TVs and VCRs that do not have audio/video jacks. Setup and Connections Basic Connection This connection provides a basic level of the digital satellite receiver. Satellite Dish Antenna CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT R L AUDIO LOW SPEED DATA PHONE JACK...
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...RJ11-type modular phone jack (which is the most common type of your digital satellite receiver. Connect the other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you may need to program the remote to play. Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV® programming: Tune the TV to record on the VCR with an RG-6 ... 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 cable box or off-air antenna with a coaxial cable. 3. Connect the OUT TO TV jack on the back of phone jack). If your ...
...RJ11-type modular phone jack (which is the most common type of your digital satellite receiver. Connect the other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you may need to program the remote to play. Using Your Components To watch DIRECTV® programming: Tune the TV to record on the VCR with an RG-6 ... 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 cable box or off-air antenna with a coaxial cable. 3. Connect the OUT TO TV jack on the back of phone jack). If your ...
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... R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO 10 Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna - S-Video must be used with audio cables in order for you use the S-Video cable, remember to receive sound. Setup and Connections Advanced Connection This connection provides better sound and picture quality than the basic connection and is recommended for use with components that have S-Video jacks.
... R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO 10 Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna - S-Video must be used with audio cables in order for you use the S-Video cable, remember to receive sound. Setup and Connections Advanced Connection This connection provides better sound and picture quality than the basic connection and is recommended for use with components that have S-Video jacks.
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... on the TV using an audio/video cable. 6. Connect a second set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on the digital satellite receiver to the TV's IN jack with a coaxial cable. 5. To record DIRECTV® programming: Tune the digital satellite receiver to an RJ11-type modular phone jack (which is...Tips and Troubleshooting" section.) Then tune the digital satellite receiver to your VCR is the most common type of audio/video cables • One S-Video cable (optional) • Telephone line cord Making the Connection 1. Connect the other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you have difficulty finding your...
... on the TV using an audio/video cable. 6. Connect a second set of AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on the digital satellite receiver to the TV's IN jack with a coaxial cable. 5. To record DIRECTV® programming: Tune the digital satellite receiver to an RJ11-type modular phone jack (which is...Tips and Troubleshooting" section.) Then tune the digital satellite receiver to your VCR is the most common type of audio/video cables • One S-Video cable (optional) • Telephone line cord Making the Connection 1. Connect the other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you have difficulty finding your...
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...Connections Step 3: Place Batteries In the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you may be erased and you need to install or change the batteries in the battery compartment, matching the + and - Insert batteries in your TV. 12 Be sure to control your digital satellite receiver...'s remote control. 1. If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the... programming you have done may have to turn on the digital satellite receiver, press the DIRECTV button on the remote control or the ON•OFF button on ...
...Connections Step 3: Place Batteries In the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you may be erased and you need to install or change the batteries in the battery compartment, matching the + and - Insert batteries in your TV. 12 Be sure to control your digital satellite receiver...'s remote control. 1. If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the... programming you have done may have to turn on the digital satellite receiver, press the DIRECTV button on the remote control or the ON•OFF button on ...
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... again, select Options from the Main menu. Activate your access card number. DIRECTV® programming sold separately and independently of local channels from DIRECTV in order to receive local channels from the Main menu, then System Options, and then select System... its tests. Setup and Connections Step 6: Interactive Setup If you installed your satellite dish antenna yourself, you may have installed your DIRECTV System, you should contact DIRECTV in your area. DIRECTV® programming is sold separately. With this receiver and the proper satellite dish...
... again, select Options from the Main menu. Activate your access card number. DIRECTV® programming sold separately and independently of local channels from DIRECTV in order to receive local channels from the Main menu, then System Options, and then select System... its tests. Setup and Connections Step 6: Interactive Setup If you installed your satellite dish antenna yourself, you may have installed your DIRECTV System, you should contact DIRECTV in your area. DIRECTV® programming is sold separately. With this receiver and the proper satellite dish...
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...through all brands. 18 Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. The remote control may need to be programmed to your devices,...be used to program the remote to control many of the devices connected to control other manufacturers' brands. Point the remote control at the ... Press and hold the button you program the remote to control most RCA, GE and Proscan devices; See "Using Direct Entry," later in this... code to control (VCR, satellite receiver, etc.) 2. Using the Remote Programming the Remote Control The digital satellite receiver's remote can be programmed to control...
...through all brands. 18 Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. The remote control may need to be programmed to your devices,...be used to program the remote to control many of the devices connected to control other manufacturers' brands. Point the remote control at the ... Press and hold the button you program the remote to control most RCA, GE and Proscan devices; See "Using Direct Entry," later in this... code to control (VCR, satellite receiver, etc.) 2. Using the Remote Programming the Remote Control The digital satellite receiver's remote can be programmed to control...
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...to determine if you would like to DIRECTV® programming and have your spending limit allows. See "Using the Attractions Guide" and "Previewing and Purchasing," next in this section, for more than your digital satellite receiver connected to enter a single-program spending ...limit. Important! Spending limits are DIRECTV® programs that costs more information. 41 You can purchase-like a movie ticket-if you ...
...to determine if you would like to DIRECTV® programming and have your spending limit allows. See "Using the Attractions Guide" and "Previewing and Purchasing," next in this section, for more than your digital satellite receiver connected to enter a single-program spending ...limit. Important! Spending limits are DIRECTV® programs that costs more information. 41 You can purchase-like a movie ticket-if you ...
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... icon and then select Attractions and select a channel. The Program Details screen will appear and give you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to find more than the spending limit you find one of two actions: • Tune to a PPV channel ...press the INFO button to a telephone line. To preview a movie or event: • When the DIRECTV® programming guide is available The options available to you may need to connect your four-digit password to order a PPV program if it costs more information and details about the program....
... icon and then select Attractions and select a channel. The Program Details screen will appear and give you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to find more than the spending limit you find one of two actions: • Tune to a PPV channel ...press the INFO button to a telephone line. To preview a movie or event: • When the DIRECTV® programming guide is available The options available to you may need to connect your four-digit password to order a PPV program if it costs more information and details about the program....
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... four digits long. • Maybe batteries in the remote control are "dead." • Maybe remote control is not aimed at least 60 seconds to record. Light flashes on or off unexpectedly • A timer may be set to drain the microprocessor inside the remote control. VCR turns... Problems with Caller ID • You cannot connect your remote is older, SAT1) button so the remote will control the digital satellite receiver. • Remember to reprogram your house may be abnormally high or low. Press the DIRECTV (or, if your receiver to the input jacks is not turned on ...
... four digits long. • Maybe batteries in the remote control are "dead." • Maybe remote control is not aimed at least 60 seconds to record. Light flashes on or off unexpectedly • A timer may be set to drain the microprocessor inside the remote control. VCR turns... Problems with Caller ID • You cannot connect your remote is older, SAT1) button so the remote will control the digital satellite receiver. • Remember to reprogram your house may be abnormally high or low. Press the DIRECTV (or, if your receiver to the input jacks is not turned on ...
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... list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV The box below lists some things you only need to tune to view DIRECTV® programming and menus. If you cannot find your TV Owner's Manual, you must tune your TV to the video input channel to channel 3 or... If you used audio/video cables to connect your TV to the digital satellite receiver, you will have to access a TV's video input channel as there are some of TVs. Tips & Troubleshooting Finding the Video Input Channel On Your TV Note: If your TV is not RCA, GE, or Proscan, consult your TV...
... list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV The box below lists some things you only need to tune to view DIRECTV® programming and menus. If you cannot find your TV Owner's Manual, you must tune your TV to the video input channel to channel 3 or... If you used audio/video cables to connect your TV to the digital satellite receiver, you will have to access a TV's video input channel as there are some of TVs. Tips & Troubleshooting Finding the Video Input Channel On Your TV Note: If your TV is not RCA, GE, or Proscan, consult your TV...
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... Follow these potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone connection, and access card. 7. It will also allow you to get your DIRECTV System. If you continue to initiate diagnostic procedures on your DIRECTV System. 1. Fine-Tuning the Signal If you self-installed your satellite ... to put the remote control in the digital satellite receiver. If your system does not pass the system test, check any trouble with your TV and the digital satellite receiver. 2. First make sure that there is installed in DIRECTV mode, then press MENU to run a system test...
... Follow these potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone connection, and access card. 7. It will also allow you to get your DIRECTV System. If you continue to initiate diagnostic procedures on your DIRECTV System. 1. Fine-Tuning the Signal If you self-installed your satellite ... to put the remote control in the digital satellite receiver. If your system does not pass the system test, check any trouble with your TV and the digital satellite receiver. 2. First make sure that there is installed in DIRECTV mode, then press MENU to run a system test...
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... the receiver and equipment receiving interference are designed to one or more of FCC Rules. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. 70 On the back of this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which may connect to ... telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of the Telephone Company. In most (but not all devices connected to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can determine by turning...
... the receiver and equipment receiving interference are designed to one or more of FCC Rules. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. 70 On the back of this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which may connect to ... telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of the Telephone Company. In most (but not all devices connected to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can determine by turning...