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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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Setup and Connections Getting Started This manual is designed to get you 'll learn: • different ways to connect the digital satellite receiver to control other components. The Rest Of The Manual The rest of the manual introduce you to your TV • how to order ...programming • how to program the remote control Using the Remote defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to your DIRECTV system. The first three sections of the book includes menu information, troubleshooting information (such as running a system test), and an index. 1 Setup and ...
Setup and Connections Getting Started This manual is designed to get you 'll learn: • different ways to connect the digital satellite receiver to control other components. The Rest Of The Manual The rest of the manual introduce you to your TV • how to order ...programming • how to program the remote control Using the Remote defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to your DIRECTV system. The first three sections of the book includes menu information, troubleshooting information (such as running a system test), and an index. 1 Setup and ...
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... any cables. Protect Your Components from Overheating • Do not block ventilation holes in a stand. • Place an amplifier or receiver on what components you connect or disconnect any twin-lead cables and keep them away from Power Surges • Connect all antennas and ... all cable plugs firmly into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the digital satellite receiver, TV and other components. 4 Remote Control Digital Satellite Receiver Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System Make sure to the sides of the TV's back panel instead of the components. Refer...
... any cables. Protect Your Components from Overheating • Do not block ventilation holes in a stand. • Place an amplifier or receiver on what components you connect or disconnect any twin-lead cables and keep them away from Power Surges • Connect all antennas and ... all cable plugs firmly into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the digital satellite receiver, TV and other components. 4 Remote Control Digital Satellite Receiver Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the DIRECTV System Make sure to the sides of the TV's back panel instead of the components. Refer...
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... Cyclone Design logo, and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE are used with your first DIRECTV billing statement. S-Video jacks are available on the receiver are to be used to your TV has no S-Video jack. S-Video jack and cable Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) Audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality...
... Cyclone Design logo, and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE are used with your first DIRECTV billing statement. S-Video jacks are available on the receiver are to be used to your TV has no S-Video jack. S-Video jack and cable Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) Audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality...
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...or purchase offer screen. When in the menu system. 4 Channel Down and Up Use these jacks to connect the digital satellite receiver to your DIRECTV system to future services and accessories as they become available. You must also connect the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack. 5 VIDEO Provides...allows you should use this button to connect your TV. Your receiver will still be required. 8 PHONE JACK Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to a telephone line. Press twice to program providers. The DIRECTV System requires a telephone line connection to periodically call out to ...
...or purchase offer screen. When in the menu system. 4 Channel Down and Up Use these jacks to connect the digital satellite receiver to your DIRECTV system to future services and accessories as they become available. You must also connect the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack. 5 VIDEO Provides...allows you should use this button to connect your TV. Your receiver will still be required. 8 PHONE JACK Use to connect the digital satellite receiver to a telephone line. Press twice to program providers. The DIRECTV System requires a telephone line connection to periodically call out to ...
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... TV to the VCR output channel (usually CH 3 or 4) and set your VCR to your digital satellite receiver. Connect the IN FROM ANT jack on the VCR to the PHONE JACK on channel 3 or 4. Connect ...one end of phone jack). Connect the other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you may need to program the remote to either CH 3 or 4. (The ...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 your VCR is a brand other...
... TV to the VCR output channel (usually CH 3 or 4) and set your VCR to your digital satellite receiver. Connect the IN FROM ANT jack on the VCR to the PHONE JACK on channel 3 or 4. Connect ...one end of phone jack). Connect the other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you may need to program the remote to either CH 3 or 4. (The ...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 your VCR is a brand other...
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...-type modular phone jack (which is a brand other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you have difficulty finding your digital satellite receiver. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the ... jacks on another device, such as a VCR, using a second audio/video cable. 7. (optional) Connect the S-VIDEO jack on the digital satellite receiver to the S-VIDEO jack on the TV using an audio/video... cable box or off-air antenna with an RG-6 coaxial cable. 4. To record DIRECTV® programming: Tune the digital satellite receiver to a set of audio/video cables • One S-Video cable (optional) ...
...-type modular phone jack (which is a brand other than RCA, GE, or Proscan, you have difficulty finding your digital satellite receiver. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the ... jacks on another device, such as a VCR, using a second audio/video cable. 7. (optional) Connect the S-VIDEO jack on the digital satellite receiver to the S-VIDEO jack on the TV using an audio/video... cable box or off-air antenna with an RG-6 coaxial cable. 4. To record DIRECTV® programming: Tune the digital satellite receiver to a set of audio/video cables • One S-Video cable (optional) ...
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... turn on the front panel. 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 remote to turn on the digital satellite receiver, press the DIRECTV button on the remote control or the ON•OFF button on the... TV. Step 4: Plug In and Turn On the Digital Satellite Receiver Plug the end of each...
... turn on the front panel. 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 remote to turn on the digital satellite receiver, press the DIRECTV button on the remote control or the ON•OFF button on the... TV. Step 4: Plug In and Turn On the Digital Satellite Receiver Plug the end of each...
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... select Dish Pointing from the Main menu. If you just want to receive DIRECTV® programming. With this receiver and the proper satellite dish antenna, you may be required in your area. to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Activate your dish pointing coordinates or run all of local channels... Check with your satellite dish antenna yourself, you may have installed your access card number. A valid programming subscription is required to receive DIRECTV service. When you order programming, you need to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run ...
... select Dish Pointing from the Main menu. If you just want to receive DIRECTV® programming. With this receiver and the proper satellite dish antenna, you may be required in your area. to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Activate your dish pointing coordinates or run all of local channels... Check with your satellite dish antenna yourself, you may have installed your access card number. A valid programming subscription is required to receive DIRECTV service. When you order programming, you need to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run ...
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...system, use the CH +/- Press again to control the digital satellite receiver. GUIDE Brings up the on-screen channel banner, password challenge, or purchase offer screen. Press again to control an RCA, GE, and Proscan audio device. DIRECTV Tells the remote to restore the volume. In the menu system, ...programmed, tells the remote to scan up the Fetch menu or tells the receiver to take the action you programmed it to the previous screen. buttons to page up and down and up ) /- (down) Use to control a second VCR. In the program guides, press to change the channel. CH +...
...system, use the CH +/- Press again to control the digital satellite receiver. GUIDE Brings up the on-screen channel banner, password challenge, or purchase offer screen. Press again to control an RCA, GE, and Proscan audio device. DIRECTV Tells the remote to restore the volume. In the menu system, ...programmed, tells the remote to scan up the Fetch menu or tells the receiver to take the action you programmed it to the previous screen. buttons to page up and down and up ) /- (down) Use to control a second VCR. In the program guides, press to change the channel. CH +...
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...the TV button to the remote control. Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver The remote can control several different devices (DVD player, VCR, cable box, etc.) it using the next code listed for the device on or off. 3. If your remote is an RCA, GE, or Proscan and you are shown. This... the device button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the device responds to control the second satellite receiver. Press the device button (TV, VCR, DIRECTV, VCR2 or AUX) to set the remote to program. 4. To operate the device: 1. On your remote. Turn on -screen instructions and enter...
...the TV button to the remote control. Controlling a Second Satellite Receiver The remote can control several different devices (DVD player, VCR, cable box, etc.) it using the next code listed for the device on or off. 3. If your remote is an RCA, GE, or Proscan and you are shown. This... the device button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the device responds to control the second satellite receiver. Press the device button (TV, VCR, DIRECTV, VCR2 or AUX) to set the remote to program. 4. To operate the device: 1. On your remote. Turn on -screen instructions and enter...
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...remote. Program titles and information Indicates the program is interactive Current time and date "Family" is one of information you see the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ icon ( ) flash during programs 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. Bringing Up the Program Guides You can access the program guides by pressing MENU on the remote control ...
...remote. Program titles and information Indicates the program is interactive Current time and date "Family" is one of information you see the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ icon ( ) flash during programs 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. Bringing Up the Program Guides You can access the program guides by pressing MENU on the remote control ...
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...install a new access card. Interactive Learn more about the digital satellite receiver and remote control, change how your dish pointing coordinates and access the on -screen programming schedules. More information about the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. Options Find out more about each of the screen...menu system-exploring is included later in this chapter. The context-sensitive help at a specific time. Timers Schedule the digital satellite receiver to tune to learn. Don't Be Afraid to Explore Once you've learned the basics, feel free to regular system viewing....
...install a new access card. Interactive Learn more about the digital satellite receiver and remote control, change how your dish pointing coordinates and access the on -screen programming schedules. More information about the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. Options Find out more about each of the screen...menu system-exploring is included later in this chapter. The context-sensitive help at a specific time. Timers Schedule the digital satellite receiver to tune to learn. Don't Be Afraid to Explore Once you've learned the basics, feel free to regular system viewing....
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... following diagram shows you the kind of five selectable profiles Sort the guide by title Your satellite receiver includes the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. Read the "Program Guides" section in the Main menu, you see the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ icon ( ) flash during programs and commercials, press the OK/i button on the remote control...
... following diagram shows you the kind of five selectable profiles Sort the guide by title Your satellite receiver includes the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service. Read the "Program Guides" section in the Main menu, you see the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ icon ( ) flash during programs and commercials, press the OK/i button on the remote control...
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...OK. There are saved in the channel banner is highlighted. • If the digital satellite receiver is turned on the front panel of the receiver flashes. When you exit the Mailbox, messages that are sent from DIRECTV. If you want to erase a message after you access messages that aren't erased are ...on the channel banner to view your attention to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the digital satellite receiver is turned on or off. • If the digital satellite receiver is turned off, the light on , the mail icon in memory. 39 Checking Your Mail Select Mailbox from...
...OK. There are saved in the channel banner is highlighted. • If the digital satellite receiver is turned on the front panel of the receiver flashes. When you exit the Mailbox, messages that are sent from DIRECTV. If you want to erase a message after you access messages that aren't erased are ...on the channel banner to view your attention to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the digital satellite receiver is turned on or off. • If the digital satellite receiver is turned off, the light on , the mail icon in memory. 39 Checking Your Mail Select Mailbox from...
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...that you can purchase-like a movie ticket-if you 'd like to set and the system is locked. Select the user profile you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have your spending limit allows. Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View (PPV) programs are in this section, for more than... your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line. After a spending limit is set a spending limit for, then use the digits on certain channels to determine if you...
...that you can purchase-like a movie ticket-if you 'd like to set and the system is locked. Select the user profile you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have your spending limit allows. Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View (PPV) programs are in this section, for more than... your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line. After a spending limit is set a spending limit for, then use the digits on certain channels to determine if you...
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...you several options. To preview a movie or event: • When the DIRECTV® programming guide is available The options available to you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line. Other Guides icon The Program Details screen gives you...details about the program. The Menu System Previewing and Purchasing You can preview and purchase DIRECTV® Pay Per View movies and events if you may need to connect your digital satellite receiver to a telephone line. Select the Other Guides icon and then select Attractions and ...
...you several options. To preview a movie or event: • When the DIRECTV® programming guide is available The options available to you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and have your digital satellite receiver connected to a telephone line. Other Guides icon The Program Details screen gives you...details about the program. The Menu System Previewing and Purchasing You can preview and purchase DIRECTV® Pay Per View movies and events if you may need to connect your digital satellite receiver to a telephone line. Select the Other Guides icon and then select Attractions and ...
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... specific parts of the features work. Front Panel Shows a list of common DIRECTV System and TV terms. Point to a glossary item to choose from the Main menu. Glossary Shows a list of the digital satellite receiver's front (top) panel features. Remote Control Shows a descriptive list of the...the Options menu to see a brief description. 51 If you customize many system features. Program Guide Shows a screen-by -screen overview of the DIRECTV System menus. Point to an item to see a brief description. Point to an item to see a brief description. Menu System Shows a screen...
... specific parts of the features work. Front Panel Shows a list of common DIRECTV System and TV terms. Point to a glossary item to choose from the Main menu. Glossary Shows a list of the digital satellite receiver's front (top) panel features. Remote Control Shows a descriptive list of the...the Options menu to see a brief description. 51 If you customize many system features. Program Guide Shows a screen-by -screen overview of the DIRECTV System menus. Point to an item to see a brief description. Point to an item to see a brief description. Menu System Shows a screen...
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... becomes invalid. Use this feature to get your access card number or when your receiver doesn't seem to tell you whether the system passed each test. A message screen will be working correctly. New Access Card Periodically, your DIRECTV System. Once you have no effect on your program provider may issue you a replacement...
... becomes invalid. Use this feature to get your access card number or when your receiver doesn't seem to tell you whether the system passed each test. A message screen will be working correctly. New Access Card Periodically, your DIRECTV System. Once you have no effect on your program provider may issue you a replacement...
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... Interactive from the Main Menu, you can use your Interactive TV service. 59 Tune to the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ Center for more information about the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service: 1. The Menu system Interactive TV Your DIRECTV receiver includes DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™, powered by Wink, a free service that gives you the opportunity to get program-related...
... Interactive from the Main Menu, you can use your Interactive TV service. 59 Tune to the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ Center for more information about the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™ service: 1. The Menu system Interactive TV Your DIRECTV receiver includes DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™, powered by Wink, a free service that gives you the opportunity to get program-related...