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Question posted by Anonymous-99709 on February 20th, 2013

3 H20's Won't Power On

So I Purchased 7 Direct Tv Receivers At A Restaurants Bankruptcy Sale.  3 H20's And 4 H21's.  all Owned, Not Leased.  all 4 H21's Power Up Just Fine.  all H20's Fail To Power On.  direct Tv Confirmed That All 7 Boxes Were Working And Being Used When The Restaurant Cancelled Service.  i Can't Imagine Why The H21's Work Perfect And All Three H'20 Fail To Power On.  they All 3 Get The Rolling Scramble Lights At The Bottom, But Pushing The Power Button Does Nothing.   Reset Does Nothing, Power On With Remote Fails As Well.  

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System Manual - Page 5

... you 're plugged in your DIRECTV® Receiver, you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your favorite programs. This user guide applies to over 285 channels of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from what is shown here. For...
System Manual - Page 11

...box, first disconnect it to reach room temperature before continuing. • CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only the type of power source indicated on top of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Note to Satellite... Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to the sides of the TV back panel rather ...
System Manual - Page 25

On SD Receivers and HD Receiver model H20, press MENU, select "TVmail & Caller ID," "Edit Settings" and then "TVmail" ...you select a channel from this list, the receiver will tune to display the TV Options menu. Channels & Program Info 25 5 6 TV Options Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 TV Options While watching TV you can press the INFO button for important news...
System Manual - Page 29

... for your TV, remote, and your DIRECTV Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 TVmail Messages from your telephone provider). Channels & Program Info 29 Help High-Definition Receivers A list of...as well as, tips & tricks. For model H20, select "Customer Care & Help" and then select "Help". On HD Receivers (except model H20) "Help" can be found under "Parental, Fav...
System Manual - Page 49

...for 9 channels will be added to the QuickTune display. QuickTune High-Definition Receivers Use QuickTune to get to your remote control. To fill the spots, ... the UP arrow whenever you want to bring up the application. While watching live TV, press the UP arrow on your 9 "must see" channels fast! After you...H20. A display with some of our special sports and entertainment channels.
System Manual - Page 50

... to Network your HD Receiver for instructions. 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 the online DIRECTV App Store on your remote control to launch TV Apps. Whenever you want . How It Works: Press the Right Arrow...
System Manual - Page 54

...an OUT to the TV. All A/V jacks and inputs are listed in order, with your digital satellite receiver; Always match the ...receivers and TV models. To obtain the best picture quality, make sure the receiver is connected directly to an OUT. 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 AC power...
System Manual - Page 65

..., VCR or Stereo. Remote Control When the MODE switch on model H20. To clear current AV1, AV2 and TV settings use the "Reset Remote" option. Settings 65 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Network Setup High-Definition Receivers Select "Network Setup" to configure and test the connection of the equipment to produce the...
System Manual - Page 73

... you to get your access card and receiver ID numbers or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your TV and the DIRECTV® Receiver. 2. First make sure that there is inserted in the remote control, and they are in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU. 3. jacks, cables, etc. -- are working correctly. 3. Select "System Setup," then "Info...
System Manual - Page 88

...800-DIRECTV • Trade Name: DIRECTV • Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver • Model Numbers: D or H Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment...this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Customer Information This device complies with ...
System Manual - Page 91

... line, ensure the installation of an AC surge arrester in the AC outlet to AC power sources. DIRECTV, Inc. 2230 E. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 ... to customer terminal equipment connected to which this equipment is experienced with this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm company, telephone company or a qualified installer. Telephone ...
System Manual - Page 107

... Video and RCA audio. A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to this block to enable Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if your satellite dish here. Some receivers have RF built-in through a direct power cord. 10. green, red, blue. You can be plugged in port. 2. EXTERNAL REMOTE - Some model...
User Guide - Page 1

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User Guide - Page 21

DIRECTV HD Receiver (or Satellite Receiver) Your DIRECTV Receiver picks up the broadcast signals from your satellite dish antenna and translates it into viewable TV programming. Access Card Contains information about your programming. It must be properly inserted for your receiver to work and to activate your DIRECTV service. Off-Air Digital Antenna (not included) This antenna attaches...
User Guide - Page 71

... passcode is discouraged by one twice to confirm. Your kids are smarter than you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver power off will relock the box.
User Guide - Page 78

...satellite receiver. 4 Press the TV INPUT key on the remote to make sure your TV input is set to the TV input your dish where it does not, check the Setup and Connections section for Satellite Signal message 4 Your satellite...blocking the dish. 70 If it is connected to. 4 Press the POWER button on the front of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. 4 Press the red RESET button behind the door on the front panel ...
User Guide - Page 81

... screen is installed in the left menu, then select the Repeat Satellite Setup button. If you are working correctly 4 The access card is displayed, press SELECT on your ... 73 Fine-Tuning the Signal If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you to get your access card and receiver ID numbers or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your digital satellite receiver. Follow ...
User Guide - Page 83

...Video and RCA outputs display all resolutions as 480i. 75 For 16:9 TV ratio, "Pillar" box is for a full description of connection: Output Connection YPbPr HDMI Available...Native/Letter ➠ Native/Crop NOTE: This chart is displayed instead of "Letter". The DIRECTV HD Receiver provides the display formats shown in the following table shows the resolutions that can be output from each ...
User Guide - Page 93

..., may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference 85 Responsible Party: DIRECTV, Inc. 2230 E. This ... CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV 4 Trade Name: DIRECTV 4 Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver 4 Model Number: H20 Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with the limits of a Class ...
User Guide - Page 96

...DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT. If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is causing harm to AC power sources. 88 Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal .... 2230 E. If the equipment is resolved. Do not disassemble this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm equipment.

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