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1. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION To REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Receiver into a surge protector to prevent damage fromfiuctuations in your Safety amp Care Your DIRECTV Receiver has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards You should however be aware of the following important precautions for safe and optimal use of the equipment M eaning of symbols printed on the rear panel of the product A The bolt of lightning indicates un insulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product coveri ng Are exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operati ng and maintenance problems Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 H eed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth
2. Qnr Use your handy Channel Lineup included in your Welcome package to find the numbers Of all the channels Watching TV Watching TV Now tha everything s set up you re ready to grab your remote and get clicking With the MODE SWITCH to the left under the DIRECTV logo press TV POWER ON To access the channel of your choice amply key in its numbers on your remote the channel will appear in a few seconds or press ENTER after the numbers and it will appear right away You can also navigate to different channels through the Guide covered in detail starting on page 33 Keep in mind either way you ll only be able to access those channels in your chosen DIRECT V programming package Use the black keys on the left sde of your remote control to adjust volume up or down VOL or mute the sound M UTE The black keys on the right side can take you to the next channel numerically up or down CHAN or jump to the previous channel you watched PREV The Channel Banner The Channel Banner B 1 Fav MI Channels I m Watch Pay Per View Previews Here Press Men Wad 13 E Ia 3 03 Nom e A Any time you tune to a channel you ll see the channel banner appear across the top of the e oo 000 screen This banner holds all sorts of useful information and options The channel banner gives you information on the channel and show l1 Current date amp time you are currertly watching Displays the day dat
3. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundi ng type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third groundi ng prong T he wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Safety amp Care 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus W hen a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from ti p over 13 Unplug this apparatus duri ng lightning storms or when unused for long periods of ti me 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus The apparatus shall not be exposed to drippi lashi d has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has Spec comis uns mis Such bee
4. College Baseball 11 00a 11 308 209 Esn2 Showings Sports College Baseball 1994 Done College Baseball news and features Series Info Screen 3 Press SELECT to view current listings 4 Navigating through the Guide is s mple gt TheUP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys move you through the listings and time dots Highlighting a program will show you its description Usethe CHAN key up or down to move through channels a full page up or down gt Press the RED or GREEN keys to move horizontally through the ti me slots a full screen forward or back 5 To tune to a program that is on now highlight the program and press SELECT Selecting a future program displays program information Like more information on a program You can always press IN FO when you ve highlighted a show in the Guide to view a more in depth description pressing SELECT on a future program will get you there too This screen also gives you the choice to see what other showings of the program there may be even set your receiver to automatically tune in see A utotuneon page 35 fee Autotune TE A great way to catch all your favorites A INK autotuned Make sure you ve Is there a favorite show you keep missing or a movie you ve been meaning to watch Like to connected your VCR properly to your make sure you don t miss the big game You ll want to try the A utotunefeature and let your DIRECTV Receiver then set up your TV tune itsel
5. Partial programming loss channels missing from the Guide channel is in the Guide but can t tune to gt Your satellite dish antenna may be incorrectly configured Check the dish type set in your recei ver s preferences and change if necessary Press the MENU key on the remote control then select Seting then Sdup In the next menu select Satelite then Reoaat SatdliteDish Sdup Follow the steps From the SatdliteDish Typescreen make sure the proper dish type is selected round oval with a dual LNB or oval with a triple LN B gt The channels might be excluded from the Favorites list currently in use Press MENU on the remote select Favorites then All Channds Troubleshooting Remote Control Problems Problems with the remote control gt Check that nothing is between the remote control and the remote sensor gt Make sure the remote control isin DIRECTV mode Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV Receiver gt Check the batteries in the remote control They may be weak dead or installed incorrectly Try replacing batteries gt If you re entering a channel number that is less than four digits long the receiver might wait two seconds before tuning to the channel Press ENTER after entering a channel number to tune immediately gt If you aretrying to operate a device other than the DIRECT V Receiver that you have programmed the remote to control make sure you first slide t
6. Software Reset Drigimal Ver Future Upgrade Past Upgrade Access Card ID ZIP Code Display Done E i i Tue 10 383 Satellite Dish Setup Info amp Test Audio Display Access Card Reset Done Ant sysiem SU PAGE UP ON to scrol e System Test is listed below Press 4294967295 0000 3937 7105 0036 0107 Not Scheduled 0008 3006 5975 90245 Repeat Satellite Setup Enter Lat amp Long Reset Satellite Info Chapter 4 ES P Settings N erw Audio Options Tue 12 07 Info amp Test Satellite Display Access Card Audio Language Reset Done m v Display Options Tue 12 07 Info amp Test Banner Satellite Audio Access Card Display Time Reset Done m v Receiver Reset Tue 12439 Into amp Test Satellite Audio Display Access Card Done English Reset Defaults Reset Everything Audio This screen allows you to make changes to your language audio setting The default audio language for your system is English Press SELECT on the Audio Language options to find and choose a new one Audio language settings only affect programs with a Secondary Audio Program SAP in the language you ve selected T he setti ng does not alter the language used on screen Display Display lets you customize certain viewing aspects SELECT Banner You can adjust the length of time that the Channel Banner appears on screen gt TV Ratio You can sel
7. Thefollowing items are included with your DIRECTV Receiver gt A V cables RCA type gt Access card gt S Video cable User Guide Phone cord Remote Control amp batteries Power cord Helpful Hardware Reference Helpful Hardware References General Satellite Dish Antenna Thisis your dish and related hardware affixed to your roof or other surface which picks up the broadcast signals from our satellites DIRECTV Receiver or Satellite Receiver Your DIRECT V Receiver picks up the signal from your satellite dish antenna and translates it into viewable TV programmi ng DIRECTV System Refers to the combination of the above components plus the remote control Access Card Contains information about your DIRECT V service It must be properly inserted for your receiver to work and to activate your programmi ng Multi switch A multi switch takes the signal from a satellite dish and allows multiple DIRECTV Receivers to utilize it so that you can watch different programming on multiple TVs If your antenna doesn t accommodate the number of DIRECTV Receivers you re installing you may need this optional device Note Cable TV splitter will not work in this same way Chapter 2 Note that not all cables come with your digital satellite receiver you may need to purchase additional cables depending on your setup P Helpful Hardwar
8. check out handy info on N page and chapter gt the remote control inside front cover Ss gt helpful equipment definitions page 7 p e glossary of icons inside back cover gt important phone numbers amp resources back cover If you re having your system professionally installed be sure to thoroughly check out the Safety amp Care section then you may want to go ahead and skip to Guided Setup amp Activation on page 26 Ready to get started Just turn the page Chapter 1 3 Getting Familiar C hoose the Setup That Suits You 30 Guided Setup amp Activation He Making the Right Connections Making the Right Connections Ready to connect your DIRECT V Receiver and your other components Whether you re having your system professionally installed or handling it yourself be sure to read over the following few pages to familiarize yourself with some important tips for safety and care Before you begin Your satellite dish antenna must be installed before you can begin following the procedures in this User Guide Professonal installation is highly recommended Your dish needs to be mounted in a postion where it has access to the satelite signals and RG 6 coaxial cables must be run into the room s where your receiver s will be located If you choose to install the dish yourself see the separate instruction manual that came with your satellite dish antenna Package Contents
9. on the spot or you can access them in your Inbox as well Parental Controls Parental Controls GELT ategory Sort Pay Per View Find Ey Would you like to set some limits on your children s viewing habits Parental Controls enables Date amp Time Favorites one or more keepers of the passcode to place certain restrictions on just who s wetching Eater ID amp e Parental LOM what W hether it s for mature content or spending amounts you re always able to keep limitations where you want them for the whole family MID From the Quick M enu SELECT Parental Controls and you ll see the current status showing any restrictions T he system default is unlocked for all categories and the spending control has a default 10 limit Here s how you can set limits for For ratings limits and channel blocks as well as most other checkbooctype Ratings items pressing SELECT toggles the Here you can set rating limits for Movies and T V allowing you to block programs with itemon and off wi ivy dbi oe certain ratings unless the proper passcode is entered 1 Press MENU to get to the Quick M enu B Ratings Limits Tue 12 078 2 Go to Parental Controls then Edit Seti nos Lock How Movies 3 SELECT Ratings Press SELECT on a movie rating in the scale to set Chan Blocks your limit 4 Scroll to the right to SELECT the Movies TV or Other tab q mid Done Allow PG 13 Allow R Miis Block NC 17 Highlight
10. Add Additional Services and SELECT DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN then CLICK on the Next button 4 REVIEW your change and CLICK on the Accept These Changes button If you have a DIRECTV DVR DIRECTV HD Receiver or DIRECTV Receiver with Ultimater V Service please call 1 800 DI RECTV to sign up The DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN is offered by AIG Warranty Guard and underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company on behalf of DIRECTV where authorized by law Certain limitations apply Full terms and conditions will be mailed to you prior to service billing and are available at DIRECT V com Note Annual payment option no longer available Chapter 5 ES FCC Customer Information FCC Customer Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Responsible Party DIRECTV Inc 2230 E Imperial Hwy El Segundo CA 90245 1 800 DIRECTV gt Trade Name DIRECTV gt Type of Equipment DIRECTV Satellite Receiver gt Mode Number DIO Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed t
11. MAJOR CREDIT CARD PREPAYMENT M AY BE REQUIRED Programming subject to change DIRECTV services not available outside the U S DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECT V System hardware A valid programmi ng subscription is requi red to operate DIRECT V System hardware Activate your DI REC T V programmi ng today at 1 800 DI RECT V 1 800 347 3288 2005 DIRECTV Inc DIRECTV the Cyclone Design logo and Advanced Program Guide are registered trademarks of DIRECTV Inc Rev 1 2b D 10 050510
12. a VCR to a TV with an Antenna In Input 1 Connect the RG 6 RF coaxial cable from your satellite dish to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN on the DIRECTV Receiver 2 Usingthe RF coaxial cable connect one end to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver and connect the other end to the VCR s ANTENNA IN input 3 If you have a local channel 3 in you area then move the 3 4 switch on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver to channel 4 If you have a local channel 4 in you area then move the 3 4 switch on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver to channd 3 4 Run an RF cable from your VCR s OUT TO TV jack to your TV SANTENNA IN input This will allow you to watch videotapes Be sure to set your VC R s 3 4 switch too 5 Plug one end of the telephone cord into a phone jack on your wall or into a phone splitter that is plugged into a phone jack and the other end into the PHONE JACK on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver 6 Plugall power cords into electrical sockets To watch DIRECTV programmi ng tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the position of the 3 4 switch in step 3 above Now you can turn to page 26 to learn about Guided Setup and Activation NOTE This connection can also be made using A V cables if your VCR has A V inputs To connect using the A V cables connect the audio L white R red and video yellow plugs from one end of the A V cable to the AUDIO 1 L and R and VIDEO 1 jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver C onnec
13. determined by the total RENs contact your local telephone company The REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ T XXXX The digits represented by are the REN without the deci mal point e g O3 isa REN of 0 3 If this DIRECTV Receiver causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary disconti nuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary Thetelephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information If trouble is experienced with this unit for repair or warranty information please contact DIRECTV Customer Care a the address and phone number listed below If the equipment is causing harm to the network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved DIRECTV Inc 2230 E Imperial Hwy El Segundo CA 90245 1 8
14. input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this device O peration with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception To meet FCC requirements shielded cables are required to connect the device to a personal computer peripheral or other Class B certified device This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules and the requi rements adopted by ACTA On the back of this equipment is alabel that contains a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ T XXXX If requested this information must be provided to your telephone company This equipment uses the following USOC Jack RJ11C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See installation instructions for details Chapter 5 ES FCC Customer Information The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may connect to a telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To becertain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as
15. phone jack to see if it transmits Caller ID information If it doesn t either connect the phone line directly to a standard wall mount phone jack or install a wireless phone jack that transmits C aller ID information DIRECTV Receiver will not turn on d Y v cv vv WW Check to make sure the power cord is plugged into the DIRECTV Receiver and the wall outlet Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else M ake sure the remote control is on DIRECTV mode and press TV POWER ON Press TV POWER ON then press it a second time C heck batteries in remote control Be sure remote control is pointed at remote sensor and front of receiver is not blocked Unplug the receiver Wait five minutes Plug it in again Troubleshooting Turns off while playing gt Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds then turn on again gt Unplug DIRECTV Receiver for a few minutes then plug back in If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low Consider using a surge protector or line conditioner gt If your TV turns off while playing and other li gats applianaesin your housedo too you may have blown a circuit breaker or be experiencing a power outage gt Consult an electrician if the problem is frequent or severe especially if other household appliances or electronics are affected D
16. remove the Quick M enu from the screen at any time simply press EXIT to return to live T V or press the MENU key again to go back to where you were So let s start with some of the most commonly used features ones you ll use to enhance your viewing experience Settings Want to have things just your way From the Quick M enu SELECT Settings here you ll find all kinds of waysto customize adjust and keep track of your DIRECTV viewing experi ence Setup When you first enter Seup your SytemSeup status screen will be displayed To view all the different setti ngs that are currently in force hit the RIGHT arrow and PAGE down through the screen Info amp Test SELECT Info amp Test will allow you to choose 2 options gt Use arrow keys to highlight System nfo and press SELECT This screen lets you view the current system information gt Arrow and SELECT SyszemrTex to run tests of the tuner access card receiver ID and phonelines Satellite This option is useful if your box has lost sgnal strength or you need to realign your satellite dish H ere you can access the dish setup including latitude and longitude screens if you re using DIRECTV service from an RV or boat or other circumstance where you don t have a ZIP code Scheduler Favorites Parental Controls un gt RI System Info amp Test Tue 12 079 2 Channels System Info Satellite ae Audio Model Serial Number Access Card Receiver 10
17. restriction is easy To temporarily unlock a particular program 1 When any controls are currently activated Unlock N ow will appear if you try to tune to a restricted program 2 SELECT Unlod N ow and enter the password For more unlock options 1 Goto the MENU 2 Then SELECT Parental Controls 3 Various options for removing restrictions temporarily or permanently will appear SELECT one and enter your password Also note If you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked turning the receiver power off will relock the box If anyonetries to unlock restrictions using an invalid passcode there s a ti me delay that s added with each additional attempt to discourage them You can change your passcode at any ti me 1 Goto the MENU 2 Then SELECT Parental Controls 3 Then SELECT Edit Satings 4 Scroll down to Pasxodeand SELECT 5 You will need to enter you old passcode before entering a new one i Lp TAY FCC Customer Information Registration Information Index Programming Your Remote Control Programming Your Remote Control You can program the DIRECT V remote control to operate your TV power volume and mute additional equipment such as a DVD VCR stereo or a second TV or DIRECTV Receiver 1 Press the MENU key to display the Quick M enu 2 Highlight Settings and press SELECT 3 Highlight Seup and press SELECT 4 SELECT the Remsteitem from the legt menu 5 Foll
18. the other end of the A V cebleto the correspondi ng input jacks on your VCR 4 Run another A V cable from the VCR s A V output to the TV s A V inputs This will allow you to watch videotapes NOTE If your TV only has one se of A V input jacks this connection also can be made by running a RF cable from the VCR s OUT TO TV jack to the TV SANTENNA IN input 5 Plug one end of the telephone cord into a phone jack on your wall or into a phone splitter that is plugged into a phone jack and the other end into the PHONE JACK on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver 6 Plug all power cords into electrical sockets N ow you can turn to page 26 to learn about Guided Setup and Activation If your TV only has one audio input jack use the AUDIO L white jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver to make the connection Choose the Setup That Suits You ANTENNA E SATELLITE IN The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated Chapter 2 EI y d EM TIP To switch between watching your VCR and watching video from your receiver you will need to use the INPUT SOURCE or TV VIDEO button on your TV or TV s remote control to change the video source Some TVs also have a MENU button that allows you to change the video source using an on screen menu If you have trouble changing the video source refer to the instructions that cane with your TV
19. unidad ee ee 10 Choose the Setup That Suits YOU ooccoccconcocnncononononcninanonnnnononanonarinaninnananenanins 12 Guided Setup amp FACT VINOD ius usu nee epa tapa ias 26 Chapter 3 What s On WV PIG Tasa stop 30 liti 33 o AAA o re einige 35 PV PE VION m me 37 Chapter 4 The Quick Menu W hat s on the M ENU uessessenssnnsnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nennen nennen nennen 40 SAN TT A TH 41 Audio Genre a PN E E nen neers eee 44 As Y 45 ac mdi T Rm 46 o NE Tm 47 DACE TI A S re er Sere oe 49 EROS NR T TO UU UU TM 50 e il dipQcH 5l PSEA o fL L E Aeneon rear 53 Chapter 5 Other Information Programming Your Remote Control uasacions ins 58 TOUD E DOSE N een sahen 60 Limited 90 D ay Warranty micras rada 68 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN zen sn cape Fa a i 72 FCC Customer MTOM MARION een 7A Registration Information esessesssesesseeeee nennen nenne nnne nenne nnn nna e nana 78 E Introduction Welcome Congratulations on choosing the best entertainment experience around With its astounding variety of channels and choices crisp digital quality picture and sound and one of a kind sports and events DIRECTV service offers everything you want in your television experience You can expect mor
20. 00 DIRECTV FCC Customer Information If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your alarm company telephone company or a qualified installer DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT It does not contain any user serviceeble components We recommend the installation of an AC surge arrester in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected Telephone companies report that electrical surges typically lightning transients are very destructi ve to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power Sources Chapter 5 Registration Information Registration Information Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase D ate D ealer Address Phone Access Card Receiver ID Index A access card 10 27 41 42 66 altemate audio i 31 ARROWS cn Remote i 10 aspect ratio 42 Audio aptians 31 Autchune v 29 32 34 35 36 37 43 46 BACK button i Back pand 64 buttons 61 c cables 8 11 12 14 16 18 2 22 64 66 Caller ID Prodlers v 31 39 51 52 53 56 62 categarysat 61 cha
21. 2 07p j A d Ww 3 You can find a program by Title Person Keyword or Channd Press SELECT on a few letter of the title until you see it listed Press RIGHT to highlight the list then select the program to view more info AB COE F omen DIRECTY Basics DIRECTV Channel gt Choose Titleif you know the name of the program you re looking for Just scroll through and select the letters of the alphabet that sod the name until you see it appear in the list N in gt Choose the Person search option if you re looking for any programs that feature a and or not DIRECTV Pricing and Packaging Info particular actor actress or director Select the letters of his or her last name until you perm see the name appear Select the name and you can narrow the search for programs by categories If you would like to select a category to narrow your search or select all If you don t know the name of a program but know one of the words of atitle or if Want to find your program quicker you re looking for a certain subject matter try Keyword Spell out the name of the bero Seer bu odes word or words you want following the prompts i e Chicago Cubs if you re searching subcategories just follow the prompts for ballgames gt Select Channd to view all upcoming programs on a particular channel by the call letters POS i e HBOS then select the channel to see the full programming listing fe Keep in mind when you se
22. 6 Pay Per Mew v 2 3 29 32 33 37 39 43 46 54 pay per Mew 32 33 37 43 46 54 poner surge 63 paias channd 30 pre cus channds 63 Programming Ordering v 51 57 58 59 Tuning to v 51 57 58 59 programming i 2 3 7 9 10 12 18 27 30 32 47 50 5A 64 69 ordering i 2 3 7 9 10 12 18 27 30 32 47 50 54 64 69 tuningto i 2 3 7 9 10 12 18 27 30 32 47 5O 5A 64 69 programdezails 32 program uide 26 60 61 69 date amp tirre 26 60 61 69 date and time 26 60 61 69 quick menu 26 60 61 69 scrdling 26 60 61 69 sating 26 60 61 69 tuning toa program 26 60 61 69 using 26 60 61 69 Purchases 43 purchases 37 Q Quick Meru v 10 36 37 40 41 43 46 48 50 51 52 53 54 56 66 67 R Ratings 53 Rear Pand 11 Receiver Rear Pand 11 Recent Finds 48 remote conta i 3 7 10 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 30 32 33 35 36 37 40 43 45 50 54 58 60 61 62 64 65 66 72 buttons i 3 7 10 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 30 32 33 35 36 37 40 43 45 50 54 58 60 Gl 62 64 65 66 72 modes i 3 7 10 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 30 32 33 35 36 37 40 43 45 50 54 58 60 Gl 62 64 65 66 72 prcblerrs i 3 7 10 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 30 32 33 35 36 37 40 43 45 50 54 58 60 Gl 62 64 65 66 72 progranming i 3 7 10 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 30 32 33 35 36 37 40 43 45 50 54 58 61 62 64 65
23. 66 72 RESET 60 61 64 restart 61 S U Satellite Data Acquisition 26 61 unlock a particular program 56 Satelite Setup 67 user profile Scheduer 36 37 43 spending linit 2 3 62 73 search 33 47 48 Viening hours 2 3 62 73 Settings 26 40 41 42 43 51 53 54 56 66 wW Setup v 3 5 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 A1 64 66 67 showings 32 33 3A 37 43 45 signal strength 41 spending linit 54 Systeminfo 41 System Test 41 60 66 Vi arrarty v 57 68 69 70 71 72 73 warrarty 3 9 68 69 70 78 gt terrpararily unlock 56 timer 63 Tne Zoe 42 TODoList i 36 43 Troukleshoding v 57 60 61 amp tuningto 65 tuning to a rpogram 65 TVaspec ratio 42 TVProdlers 65 TVratings 53 Chapter 5 DIRECTV programming sold separately ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL AND REQUIRES VALID SERVICE ADDRESS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERAND ORMAJOR CREDIT CARD DEPOSIT OR PREPAYMENT MAY BE REQUIRED Programming subject to change DIRECTV services not available outside the U S DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware Activate your DIRECTV programmi ng today at 1 800 DIRECT V 1 800 347 3288 2005 DIRECTV Inc DIRECTV theC yclone Design logo and ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE are registered trademarks of DIRECTV I
24. ASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THE DIRECTV RECEIVER ASA GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO COMMERCIAL USERS THIS PRODUCT ISNOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND ANY SUCH USE VOIDS THIS WARRANTY What is Covered Warranty coverage begins the day you purchase the product For ninety 90 days from the purchase date at the option of DIRECT V the DIRECT V Receiver will be repaired or replaced with a new repaired refurbished or comparable product whichever is deemed necessary if it becomes defective or inoperative This exchange is done without charge to you for parts and labor You will be responsible for the cost of shipping to and from the location designated by DIRECTV If DIRECTV cannot reasonably repair or replace the Receiver then DIRECT V may at its sole discretion refund the price you paid for the product or the current retail price of the product All products includi ng replacement products are covered only for the original warranty period When the warranty on the original product expires the warranty on the replacement product also expires After ninety 90 days from the date of purchase you pay for the repl acement of all parts and for all labor charges SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Limited 90 Day Warranty What is Excluded Your w
25. Choose the Setup That Suits You Connecting Your DIRECTV Receiver and a VCR to a TV with A V and S Video Inputs 1 Connect the RG 6 RF coaxial cable from the satellite dish to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN onthe DIRECTV Reca ver 2 Using the S Video cable connect one end to the S VIDEO output jack on the DIRECTV Receiver and the other end to the S VIDEO input jack on the T V 3 Usingthe A V cable connect the white and red plugs from one end of the A V cableto the AUDIO output L white and R red jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver Connect the other ends of the A V cableto the corresponding I N PUT jacks on your T V Do not plug the video yellow into either the DIRECT V Receiver or the TV 4 Using another A V cable connect the white red and yellow plugs from one end of the A V cableto the AU DIO output L white and R red and VIDEO yellow jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver Connect the other end of the A V cable to the correspondi ng A V input jacks on your VCR 5 The diagram on the following page shows an A V cable running from the VCR s A V output to the TV s A V inputs This will allow you to watch videotapes NOTE If your VCR does not have A V jacks or your TV only has one set of A V INPUT jacks this connection can also be made with a RF coaxial cable connected from the VCR s OUT TO TV jack to the TV SANTENNA IN input 6 Plug one end of the telephone cord into a phone jack on your wall or into a phone split
26. IRECTV Receiver turns on or changes channels unexpectedly An Autotune may have been activated See page 35 gt Your TV stimer may have been activated gt Check your TV owner s manual Chapter 5 m Troubleshooting Blank screen gt gt gt Check that all components connected to the input jacks areturned on Try another channel Your DIRECTV Receiver may be hooked up incorrectly to the TV Press the INFO button on the front panel of the DIRECT V Receiver to see if the channel banner appears If it does not check the Sdup and Connections section for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver If the DIRECTV Receiver is connected to the RF input of your TV makes sure that the TV channel matches the 3 4 RF switch on the back pane Press the TV INPUT key on the remote to make sure your TV input is set to the TV input your DIRECT V Receiver is connected to Press the POW ER button on the front of the DIRECT V Receiver Press the red RESET button behind the door on the front pane of the DIRECTV Receiver Temporary loss of the satellite signal or Searching for Satellite Signal message d gt Your satellite system may be experiencing rain fade a temporary loss of the satellite sgnal due to unusually heavy rain clouds or rainfall Rain fade is usually brief lasting only as long as the heavy rain cloud condition persists Your dish may be blocked Check that something is not blocking the dish
27. NarreL ist and press SELECT gt Usethe onscreen keypad to name your custom list Kids or Joe or whatever you like gt When you are done go to UpdateN ameand press SELECT W hen you re using a Favorites list the Guide will only display those channels you ve chosen and you ll also only see those channels when you use CHAN UP DOWN on your remote Keep in mind no matter what Favorites list you re currently using you can still always access any channel you receive by keying in its channel number on your remote You can also edit or delete a list at any time Caller ID amp Messages Caller ID amp Messages Remenber you must already have Here you ll be able to access communications from DIRECT V If you have Caller ID m service you can also view phone calls you ve received company to use this feature Caller ID Here you can turn Caller ID on and off set the number of calls and view the past calls To turn Caller ID on and off 1 Press MENU to get to the Quick M enu You have an incoming call from 2 Go to Calle ID amp M g and press SELECT Pa B Johnson 555 555 1212 3 Next SELECT Calle ID then Edit Seti nos 4 SELECT the Turn on off N oticeto toggle it on and off To access other CALLER ID setti ngs 1 Press MENU to get to the Quick M enu 2 Go to Calle ID amp M g and press SELECT 3 Next SELECT Calle ID then Edit Seti nos 4 Now you can access the different setti ngs avai
28. RECT V System including gt gt d In home service calls when needed Power surge related repairs Cables switches and associated wiring throughout home Dish antenna realignments Receiver replacements including advanced products D efective remote control replacements 24 hour Technical Support All parts and labor for repair A fee of 49 for standard receiver equipment 249 for DIRECTV DVR or UltimateTV equipment or 400 for HD equipment will be charged to your DIRECTV bill if the defective equipment that we are replacing for you is not returned within 30 calendar days The plan will provide a return box for the defective equipment and even pick up the shipping costs You ll receive replacement equipment in about 72 hours DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Ge ALL THAT FOR JUST 5 99 a month for accounts with standard DIRECTV Receivers and only 7 99 a month for accounts with DIRECTV DVR DIRECTV HD Receivers or DIRECTV Receivers with Ultimate V Service This one low monthly fee covers every DIRECTV component and receiver on your account Sign Up for the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Today If you have standard DIRECTV Receiver s vist DIRECT V com and SIGN IN using the simple steps below or call 1 800 DIRECTV l SIGN IN with your user name and password or click on the Register now link and go through the easy steps 2 SELECT Option B and then click the Next button at the bottom of the page 3 SCROLL down to Step 3
29. RESS LIMITED WARRANTY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY WARRANTIESIMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U S A THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES GUARANTEES AGREEMENTS AND SIMILAR OBLIGATIONS OF DIRECTV REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED IN THISLIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THISLIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL DIRECTV BELIABLE FOR AN Y AMOUNT GREATER THAN THE RETAIL PRICE OF THE DIRECTV RECEIVER DIRECTV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR AN Y INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THE DIRECTV RECEIVER SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE DIRECTV Inc 2230 E Imperial Hwy El Segundo CA 90245 1 800 DIRECTV Chapter 5 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Protect your DIRECTV System with the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN For alow monthly fee the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN covers all the components of your DIRECTV System giving you peace of mind and comprehensive support to ensure that you and your family enjoy nonstop DIRECTV entertainment DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Benefits Your DIRECTV Limited Warranty provides certain remedies for this receiver during the stated coverage terrm The DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN provides comprehensive coverage for your entire DI
30. SELECT 3 Scroll to the audio track you prefer and press SELECT This will temporarily change the audio O nce the program is over or you change the channel the audio will change back to the default settings NOTE You may also cycle through all available audio tracks for a tuned program by pressing the yellow key on the remote Category Sort Category Sort This handy tool lets you temporarily arrange the Guide to view only programs in a particular category such as M ovies Sports or N ews 1 Whilein the Guide press MENU 2 Arrow to Category Sort and press SELECT 3 Select the genre you want and you ll be ableto further narrow your choices by subcategories i e Movies Comedy The Guide fitting the description will appear 4 Simply scroll through to find a program you like SELECT on a presently playing show to tune to it or SELECT a future program and you ll see its related Info screen and have the opportunity to autotune it or see other howi ngs Just press GUIDE to return to the regular Guide or EXIT to return to live TV QUICK MENU Category F Movies sports Interests Lifestyles News For Category Sort results move nore quickly through the choices by using the RED or GREEN keys on your remote to advance or reverse 90 minutes Chapter 4 E Just highlight and select a pay per view item from your list if you d like to schedule a viewing See page 37 for more details Red Slippers We
31. SENSOR The infrared sensor picks up commands from the remote control 3 GUIDE Displays the guide sort screen so you can sort the Guide to display only channels of a particular ki nd 4 MENU Brings up the helpful Quick M enu of setti ngs and services 5 ARROWS Move the on screen highlight up down left or right 6 SELECT Choosesthe item highlighted 7 ACTIVE Access to special features and content 8 INFO Displays channel banner or other relevant information to a highlighted item 9 DOOR PANEL T he access card slot and reset button are located behind the door panel Insert your DIRECTV Access Card Locate the access card that came packed with your DIRECTV Receiver materials and insert the card facing upward fully into the slot Getting Familiar Receiver Rear Panel 4 GROUND SATELLITE IN A EJ EN ES 854 CHANNEL ul PHONE LOW SPEED OUTTO TV OFF AIR IN DATA JACK L R VIDEO AUDIO Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated 1 SATELLITE IN Use to connect the DIRECTV Receiver to the satellite dish antenna 2 LOW SPEED DATA You can connect your receiver to future services and accessories as they become available Additional hardware may be required 3 OUT TO TV Connects the DIRECT V Receiver to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable This jack provides the most basic connection carrying good sound and video quality 4 OFF AIR IN Conne
32. and select the M oviestab then select the overall rating limit you wish to impose DM Brief descriptions of the ratings appear for your guidance Choosing a rating allows all ratings below that level blocking one blocks any higher ratings also TV prograrre Choosethe TV tab then highlight and select the TV rating you desire You can also choose ratings for particular content i e Fantasy Violence Dialogue each of which is described as you scroll through Chapter 4 gt 5 v Channel Blocks Tue 12 07g Y Blocked Channel Lock How ame List Press SELECT on a checkbox to block allow a Channel Ratings Use NUMBERS keys to jump to a channel Spending Done DINFOTVW Block All Allow All E gt TxY Spending Limit l Tue 12 079 4 Lock How Enter the maximum amount that may be spent on a single purchase or pay per view event Press SELECT when finished Ratings Chan Blocks Done Per Purchase o 1 0 00 E Parental Controls Other shows To block programming that has no rati ng such as news and sports and shows with a rati ng of None select the Other tab 5 If you are done setting your Parental Controls don t forget to Lock N ow Channel Blocks You can limit viewing of a certain channel or channels from this menu 1 Press MENU to get to the Quick M enu 2 Go to Parental Controls then Edit Setinos 3 SELECT Chan Blocks 4 Scroll down the channel list to SELECT t
33. arch wth Find by only those programs slated to air within the Guide s number of days of programming supported by your receiver will appear on your list Chapter 4 P Find By Tue 12 07p Press SELECT on a Recent Find to view matching programs Y Recent Fes 3 Total ME E Recent Finds N A w 4 O nce you ve found a program you re after all you have to do is highlight and select the title to display when the program is on 5 If the program listed is currently on then selecting it will tune to it If the program is upcoming then selecti ng it will bring you to the Info screen Here you ll have the opportunity to set an autotune for the program Recent Finds If you d liketo view all of the programs you ve recentl y searched you can always go back to repeat a search for a found item for any new listings available just select the item to try again You can also easily mark and delete any Finds you no longer want Date amp Time Date amp Time Pick MENU T Heres a convenient way to look several days ahead in the Guide without having to scroll 2 00p 3 00p through pages of programs 4 00p 5 00p 16000 e You can quickly see what s on during a specific day or time f S Dh 1 Whilein the Guide press M ENU IN N 2 Then scroll down to Date amp Timeand press SELECT 3 You ll find the current day and next 2 2 days listed Choose the date you re interested in 4 Sc
34. arranty does NOT cover gt gt Labor charges for installation or setup of the product Installation performance of or repair of audio video cabling telephone line or accessory attachments used with the product Product replacement because of misuse accident lightning damage unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of DIRECTV Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Any modifications or other changes to the product including but not limited to software or hardware modification in any way other than as expressly authorized by DIRECTV will void this limited warranty Except in the case of hardware or software provided by DIRECTV installing software modifications hacks or utilizing service access or back doors will void this limited warranty Reception transmission problems caused by signal conditions telephone line or cable or antenna systems outside the unit A product that has been modified or adapted to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and or authorized or repair of products damaged by these modifications A product used for commercial or institutional purposes DIRECTV makes no warranty that the access connection will be a local not long distance phone call The contin
35. ct a standard TV antenna or cable feed to the DIRECT V Receiver using this jack You can then switch between the DIRECTV Receiver s signal and the T V cable feed 5 3 4 CHANNEL SWITCH Allows users to choose the channel that is not used in your area 3 or 4 when the receiver is connected to TV using RF coaxial cable from the DIRECTV Receiver s OUT TO TV 6 S VIDEO Provides the best picture quality better than VIDEO RCA type or RF coaxial cable jacks If your TV has an S Video jack use it along with the audio jacks S Video only carries picture information not sound to connect to your T V 7 VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack Connect the second RC A type composite VIDEO jack to another device such as a VCR You must also connect the AU DIO cables when using the VIDEO connection 8 AUDIO R and L Audio cables offer better sound quality than RF coaxial cables Connect a second set of audio cables to another component such as a VCR or stereo 9 PHONE Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to a telephone line The DIRECTV Receiver requires a land based telephone line connection to communicate periodically with your program provider 10 AC POWER INLET Useto connect the power cord for your DIRECTV Receiver Chapter 2 ES Es When working with cables be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs Video OUT to Video IN Right Audio OUT to Right Audio IN etc Never connect an IN to an IN or a
36. d 7 14p 6 30p 8 30p Movie Drama 2002 Joe Macauley Danielle Lytul Kat Osata Young woman from Southern California goes on a quest to find the man of her dreams de AR Channels FAV Wed 12 15 0 30p 13 T Red Slippers Fancy Free Young Moriarty FREEVIEW Concert FREEVIEW Concert Bandits of the Caspian Sea Fossils The Spanish Task Brigade Money Fish P Pay Per Viiew Pay Per View This option enables you to check out DIRECTV Pay Per View listings by category 1 Whilein the Guide press MENU 2 Arrow down to Pay Pe View and press SELECT 3 You will see three choices for sorting the listings Choose All to display all current options M ovie will give you listings of all current movies available Pick Speial Events to see available events such as sports comedy specials and more 4 A list of PPV will appear Select a current program to tune to it or select a future program and you will be presented with other options Buy set an A utotuneor list other Showings Find By QUICK MENU Find By Titla Parson Keyword Would you like to locate a particular program movie or sports event you want to see even cummed shows starring a favorite actor or games with your favorite team Find by offers some easy ways to spot just what you want while viewing the Guide G pIRECTY pt 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll down to Find by and press SELECT You ll see options to direct your search e Find by Title wa Tue 1
37. e Display on page 42 for more info You can also view the channel banner for a program you re watching or that you ve highlighted by pressing IN FO For more detailed information SELECT M orel nfo button to check out additional showings purchase pay per view or set up an Autotune Autotune described on page 35 Music Channels You ll find as part of your great DIRECTV programming dozens of enjoyable continuous commercial free music channels with something for every taste Tune to these just as you would to any channel You ll see a special C hannel Banner on these that initially displays its channel description i e Alternative Today s Country As information is received current song information will appear in the banner including song title artist and record company Click on More Info for additional details The Guide Tues 10 11a Wed 12 20 600p 8 00 Channel Categories Press SELECT on a channel category to filter the Guide The Guide wer News Sports Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide Family The Guide is your helpful tool that displays listings of current and upcoming programs Find out what s on now or later change the channel find and purchase a pay per view movie or event even do a special search for a program you re interested in You ll find program E E IY The Downtown Lawyers me information for the current time slot and forward for a total of 90 minu
38. e Reference Cables amp Connections S Video Jack and Cable S Video jacks and cables provide the best picture quality You will still need to connect the left and right audio cables to the TV because the S Video cable only carries the picture signal not sound Audio Video A V Jack and Cable Audio Video A V cables provide excel lent picture quality and stereo sound and should be used if your TV does not have S video jacks The DIRECTV Receiver s A V jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio If your TV has only one input for audio mono connect it to the left white audio jack on the DIRECTV Receiver RF Jack and Coaxial Cable F type RF jacks and coaxial cables provide good picture and mono sound quality They should be used if A V connections are not available on your T V RF jacks are used to connect to your TV and satellite dish off air antenna and cable feed connections The RF jackson the receiver are labeled SATELLITE IN OFF AIR IN and OUT TO TV Note Be sureto use RG 6 coaxial cable when connecting from the satellite dish to the DIRECTV Receiver Helpful Hardware Reference Telephone Jack and Cord The telephone line cord is required to connect your DIRECT V Receiver to a land based telephone line if you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV programming The phone line connection is used to periodically call DIRECTV You will need an RJ11 type modulator jack the most common type o
39. e and current time 2 DIRECTV Channel Number and call letter of the station you re currently viewing 3 Program Thetitle start and stop ti mes and rating of the current program 4 Current Favorites Identifies Favorite Channels List currently in use See Favorites on page 50 for complete details 5 Audio options Displays brightly if alternate audio options are available See Icons on the ins de back page and Audio O ptions on page 44 for more details 6 Messages Displays brightly if there are new messages in Caller ID amp M essages Seelcons on the inside back page and Calla ID amp M esagss on page 51 for details 7 Parental Controls Identifies if any locks or limits are placed on the current channel show or time See complete details on Parental Controls on page 53 Chapter 3 100 Fav MI Channels ory Watch Pay Per View Previews Here Press MENU Wed 12 15 7 14p 300a 3 00a None Ed DO Movie Catch previews of DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events plus the latest OIRECTY Freeview information Updated weakly News To see program details at any tne press INFOon your remote press a second time to clear Select More Info button to see additional program infonmation Channel Banner To remove the channd banner from the screen you can always press EXIT The banner will disappear on its own or time out after a few seconds You can also change display duration of the channd banner Se
40. e than ever before with access to over 225 channels including over 30 premium movie channels with something sure to please everyone in the family DIRECTV Pay Per View offers a handy choice in recent hit movies plus exciting live sports concerts and specials There s exclusive sports subscriptions for every taste and team Even access to 36 commercial free music channels To deliver this unique programming and enhance your entertainment experience the DIRECTV System has been designed to be simple and user friendly You ll find that most features are self explanatory with on screen directions to lead you through them So welcome to the family You re sure to discover that using and watching TV is easier and more enjoyable than ever About Your User Guide look here for look here for About Your User Guide chapter title section title Before you can start enjoying your new DIRECTV System and service you ll need to know more about getting everything up and running as well as learn all about how to use our great features This User Guide will walk you through how to connect your equipment and other Audio Video A V components show how to customize your setup and explain how to activate your programming You ll find full details on all of our easy to follow system features Plus there s important safety troubleshooting and warranty information look here for For some quick references for using and setting up your system
41. ect the aspect ratio of your TV screen to accommodate standard or widescreen H DTV screens gt TimeZ oneYou can adjust the automatic Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time settings Access Card Follow the on screen directions here to replace your access card You will need your old and new access cards to complete this procedure Note DIRECTV will provide new access card and instructions when necessary Reset This screen offers directions for restarti ng the receiver resetting all settings to factory defaults or resetting everything which clears all settings from the receiver Certain safety measures are included so changes can t be made accidentally You should only perform a rese if instructed by a DIRECTV Customer Service Representative Scheduler Scheduler quick menu This feature gives you an overview of and access to all the programs you ve set to Autotune or Setup purchase From the Quick Menu SELECT Schedule and you ll see the current status screen Favorites it You can choose other options from the menu item to the left Parental Controls To Do List 1 Selecting the To Do List will display all of the upcoming programs you have set to Autotune lt Liu including all pay per view showings If you did not set an Autotune for a PPV then it will not Ep iium eppear here Highlight the program and press SELECT to access its nfo screen and make changes You can also access the To Do List from your remote by press
42. ed plugs from one end of the A V cableto the AUDIO L white and R red jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver Connect the plugs from other end of the A V cable to the corresponding input jacks on your T V Do not plug the video yellow into either the DIRECTV Receiver or the T V 4 Plug one end of the telephone cord into a phone jack on your wall or into a phone splitter that is plugged into a phone jack and the other end into the PHONE JACK on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver 5 Plug all power cords into electrical sockets Now you can turn to page 26 to learn about Guided Setup and Activation If your TV only has one audio input jack use the AUDIO L white jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver to make the connection Choose the Setup That Suits You C GROUND O LOW SPEED OUT TO TV DATA BEST QUALITY CONNECTION The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated Chapter 2 To switch between watching your VCR and watching video from your receiver you will neecl to use the INPUT SOURCE or TV MIDEO button on your TV or TV s remote control to change the video source Sone TVs also have a MENU button that allows you to change the video source using an on screen menu If you have trouble changing the video source refer to the instructions that cane with your TV E Choose the Setup That Suits You Connecting Your DIRECTV Receiver and
43. emble the DIRECTV Receiver yourself always take it to a qualified service person when repair is required O pening or removing covers may expose dangerous voltage or other risks and incorrect reassembly can cause shock when receiver is subsequently used Attempted self repair may also void your warranty Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance by the warranty or by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Do not drop your DIRECT V Receiver and always move it with care H ave your DIRECT V Receiver professionally serviced do not attempt to service it yourself Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For your information The identification sticker can be located underneath or on the back of your receiver Theteecommunication network voltage used is the category number 3 Important This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights The anticopy process is licensed for non commercial home use only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Great TV viewing is in your hands A good way to begin leami
44. es or modifications planned by DIRECTV DIRECTV Receiver or TV Problems Progress bar freezes during Satellite Data Acquisition Thisis normal The progress bar ti mes out after two minutes If your screen is still blank for a few minutes after the progress bar ti mes out follow these steps to restart your receiver 1 Press the red RESET button behind the access pane door on the front of the DIRECTV Receiver 2 Wait for program guide information to be acquired Wrong picture blue screen snow or black blank picture The DIRECTV Receiver and most TVs and VCRs let you toggle between video sources If you don t see the signal you think you should be seeing try using these buttons to toggle between the signals gt Press the TV VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR s front panel gt PresstheTV INPUT button on the DIRECTV remote control gt If problems persist turn off all equipment that is connected to your TV wait a few minutes then turn the DIRECTV Receiver back on Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Problems with Caller ID gt You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local phone company Also check to be sure your Caller ID feature is turned on see page 51 If you are plugging your receiver to a wireless phone jack note that it typically does not transmit Caller ID information and you may need a special wireless phone jack to use with Caller ID service See the user s manual that came with the wireless
45. et for eane onthe right maust tab press tojurptothe et must tab Terrpararilyturrs off sound volume DIN AV2 TY ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO TUV WXYZ PQRS DIRECTV MODE SWITCH Changes renuteto contrd other equiprrert i e a VCR PONER Tums dhe equipment an and off as sdected with MCLEE SWTCH TVPOWMER ON OFF Tums your TV and DIRECTV Receiver on and off when node switch is set to DRECTV RECORD LIST Displays your To Do List cf prograrrs BIT Exits any menu and rerums tolast channd viened ARROAS Mare highlight toiters in whatever direction needed INFO Displays infarratian on a chosen programar item BLUE WII prov de future functionality YELLOVV Cydes through altemate audiotracks when available CHAN PAGE In live TV changes channel up or down in a menu such as the Guide movss entire page up ar down PREV Tunes tothe last channd Viened NUMBER KEYS amp DASH Tunes toa channd directly also used to input numbers and letters when needed in on scresn menus ENTER Activates number entries mue quickly also sets a highlighted programfor autotune Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction WEICH airada ais 2 About Your User QUIE ee aaa arena 3 Chapter 2 Getting Connected M aking the Right Connections sesseesseseeeeen ener nnn nennen nne nnn nnns 6 Helpful Hardware References 11 eecseeseeseee sene nnnn ann nun nnnn nun annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 7 GENO Falla
46. f in to the programs you choose VCR to record at the sane time and youre set Set your DIRECTV Receiver to autotune to any show on a channel you receive within the Guide grid s timeframe and it will automatically turn on and tune in when the ti me comes gt Scheduler Tues 10 232 H eres how it works These programs are currently scheduled Press SELECT on 3 1 Whilein the Guide highlight a program tha interests you Perla EEE Done 2 Find what you want then press INFO Thefull description of that show will be displayed plus you ll see the Autotune option on the left side of the screen 3 Highlight and select Autotune 4 Select the Se A utotune button then OK on the confirmation screen Chapter 3 Try one touch convenience with One Touch Autotune just highlight a programin the Guide and press ENTER on your remote Press ENTER a second time to cancel the autotune Keep in mind you wont be able to customize your autotuning the one touch way College Baseball Tue 10 223 11 083 11 30a No Rating A x d M Press SELECT on an option to change it then select Set Autotune Showings to schedule this showing Done Dont Autotume e Autotune Whenever you ve se up a program to autotune a related icon will appear on the listing Any time you d like to view a list of the programs you ve set to autotune press LIST on your remote to access the ToDoList Here you can also view and alter your autotuned p
47. f phone jack This equipment uses the following USOC jack RJ11c Note Do not connect your receiver to a digital PBX phone system doi ng so may permanently damage your equipment and void your warranty Line Splitter The line splitter lets you plug both a telephone and your DIRECT V Receiver into the same wall jack if necessary Not included with your DIRECTV Receiver Optional Audio Video and Electronics Switch Box A small box tha lets you connect multiple devices to your T V allowing you to switch easily between your DIRECTV programming VCR DVD player game system etc A V Receiver M ore sophisticated than a switch box it provides all the same advantages and may offer additional features such as the ability to hook up to multiple speakers Surge Protector Devices that protect electronic equipment from power fluctuations Highly recommended to prevent damage to your DIRECTV System Chapter 2 2d P Getting Familiar Getting Familiar DIRECTV Receiver Front Panel Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated 1 POWER Turns your DIRECT V Receiver on or off Most people leave the power to the DIRECTV Receiver on at all times then just use the remote to turn on their TV set to activate programmi ng Your DIRECTV Receiver still receives messages and other necessary information when power is turned off or in standby 2 REMOTE
48. he DIRECTV Receiver 4 Plug all power cords into electrical sockets Now you can turn to page 26 to learn about Guided Setup and Activation If your TV only has one audio input jack use AUDIO L white jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver to make the connection Choose the Setup That Suits You C a GROUND SATELLITE IN 6 3 4 CHANNEL LOW SPEED OUT TO TV OFF AIR IN S VIDEO DATA L AUDIO JACK VERY GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated Chapter 2 ES To switch between watching your VCR and watching video from your receiver you will neecl to use the INPUT SOURCE or TV VIDEO button on your TV or TV s remote control to change the video source Sone TVs also have a MENU button that allows you to change the video source using an on screen menu If you have trouble changing the video source refer to the instructions that came with your TV E Choose the Setup That Suits You Connecting Your DIRECTV Receiver to a TV with A V and S Video Inputs 1 Connect the RG 6 RF coaxial cable from your satellite dish to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN on the DIRECT V Receiver 2 Usingthe S Video cable connect one end to the S VIDEO output jack on the DIRECTV Receiver and the other end to the S VIDEO input jack on the T V 3 Usingthe A V cable connect the white and r
49. he input switch to the corresponding device AV1 AV2 or TV The indicator light for the component you re trying to control should light up when you press a valid key for that component If it doesn t make sure the input switch is clicked into the correct position A remote control indicator light starts flashi ng The batteries in the remote control are running low and should be replaced soon Note that when you replace the batteries you may have to reprogram your remote to control other devices Chapter 5 E Troubleshooting Running the System Test The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV Receiver If you are experienci ng any trouble with your receiver run the system test It will also allow you to get your access card and receiver ID numbers or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your digital satellite receiver First make sure that gt All connections jacks cables etc are in place correctly see Chapter Two Getting Connected for more information There are batteries in the remote control and they are working correctly gt The access card isinstalled in the DIRECTV Receiver Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV Receiver 1 Turn on your TV and the DIRECTV Receiver 2 Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV postion to put the remote control in satellite recei ver controlling mode then press M ENU to bring up the Quick M enu 3 Se
50. hose you wish to block or key in the channel numbers for quicker access Use Block All or Allow All to save time if you wish to affect a large number of channels Spending From the menu on the left choose Spending and then set your preferred spending limit for any single pay per view purchase Simply key in the amount from the numbers on your remote Parental Controls Now lock It EE Lock Parental Controls A Once you ve decided on the restrictions you want choose L od N ow You ll be directed to Hi E un create a passcode which you ll want to make easy enough to remember but hard enough that fo activate your setting and lock Parental Control the little ones won t guess it This passcode will be your entry to unlocking and recreating Chan Blocks Spending Done limitations in the future EN wa es re ee Confirm Passcode ke Ll Li Ld SSS An on screen message will appear whenever anyone tries to tune to a channel or program that has been restricted or attempts to spend or watch beyond limitations set He or she will not be allowed to proceed without the passcode Using your passcode you can easily override IP the limits Parental Control in the Channel Banner wall tell you if the receiver is locked tenporanly unlocked or unlocked E l Locked Unlocked Temporarily Uniocked Chapter ss Parental Controls Let me in Don t worry temporarily or permanently unlocking a
51. ing the LIST key Scheduler Purchases These programs are currently scheduled Press SELECT on a Here you ll find a listing of past and future pay per view purchase items Select an item to Purchases Ute ts view margin Done display its Info screen To Do List 1 Total Favorites Check the current status of your Favoriteslist s by clicking here and make changes if you like See page 50 for more details Parental Controls Check the current restrictions of your Parental Controls by clicking here and make any adjustments See page 53 for more details Chapter 4 E Tue 12 079 Into amp Test Satellite Display Access Card Reset Done P Audio Options Audio Options Audio Language s 77 Audio Options Some programs have alternate audio available such as other language tracks You can set the default so that whenever a program has alternate audio available it automatically plays this audio or you can change the alternate audio temporarily for the program you are watching To change the default audio 1 Whilein Live TV pres MENU 2 From the Quick Menu SELECT Seting 3 Scroll down to Saup and press SELECT 4 Scroll down to Audio and press SELECT 5 Pressing SELECT on the Default Audio option Scroll down and SELECT the audio language that you want as a default To temporarily change the audio 1 Whilein Live TV pres MENU 2 From the Quick M enu scroll down to A udio Options and press
52. lable You must subscribe to this service through your local telephone company and your DIRECTV Receiver must be connected to a phone line Chapter 4 ES Messages The messages icon will appear brightly on your channel banner whenever there s any new or unread message in your Inbox Caller ID amp Messages Choose the Sevicetab Here you can choose to turn Caller ID on or off set the number of callsto keep in your log and turn the notification and dialing audio features on or off Choose the Call Logtab to view your recent incoming calls Highlight and select a name and you have the opportunity to call the number or delete that listing from your log If you call the number you will haveto pick up your phone to speak Unless you ve turned off the N otification option you ll see a notice on your TV screen whenever a call comes in Messages You ll be able to view a listing of titles of any current messages waiting for you 1 Press MENU to get to the Quick M enu 2 Go to Calle ID amp M s and press SELECT 3 Next SELECT M esagss to go to the M esagss Inbox 4 Simply highlight and SELECT to read then you ll have the choice to save or delete them From time to ti me a M ust SeeM esag e may pop up on your screen while you re watching T V or viewing the Guide These are important messages tha require your immediate attention regarding issues that may affect your service You ll have the opportunity to respond to them
53. lect Seti n 4 Select Sdup then Info amp Tex 5 Use arrow keys to highlight the SysemTes tab then press SELECT on Run Te 6 If your system does not pass the system test check any of these potential trouble areas cabling pointing the satellite dish phone connection and access card 7 If you continue to have problems call DIRECTV Customer Service at 1 800 DI RECT V You should run a system test several times before concludi ng that there is a problem Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings Troubleshooting Fine Tuning the Signal If you sdf installed your satelite dish antenna you may have already used Guided Setup to find the dish pointing coordinates acquire and fine tune the signal and run a system test If you need to run Guided Sdup again select Satings from the Quick M enu then select Guided Seup Next press SELECT on Satdlite then select Repeat SatdliteSdup Chapter 5 E Limited 90 Day Warranty Limited 90 Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV Receiver M oda Number D10 and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days after the date of purchase Who is Covered You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service A sales rece pt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCH
54. ly into their jacks Also place Audio Video A V cables to the sides of the TV back panel rather than down the Note to Satellite Dish Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 2002 National Electrical C ode Refer to article 810 in particular 810 1 and 810 15 for required grounding of the metal structure of the dish antenna Refer also to the 810 2 which by reference to article 820 requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical IMIPORTANT Be sure not to place your DIRECTV Receiver near anything WET or HOT 22 Safety amp Care middle once connected Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from A V cables as much as possible e Never insert objects of any kind into any openings in the DIRECTV Receiver other than the DIRECT V Access Card as detailed in this chapter e Placeit on aflat hard surface do not operate the DIRECTV Receiver on a carpet or other padded surface e Always unplug your DIRECTV Receiver before moving it e Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver TV and other equipment before you connect or disconnect any cables Leave the main power connector accessible the mains connector at the back of the unit in case of emergency shutdown e CAUTION Electric Shock never attempt to disass
55. n OUT aur gt IN All A V jacks and inputs are color codec Always match the color of the plug to the sane color of the jack E Choose the Setup That Suits You Choose the Setup That Suits You There are several ways to connect your rece ver to match your particular equipment setup and to gain opti mum signal quality The following pages illustrate some of the most common setups Keep in mind that the back panels of your TV and other equipment may not exactly match those illustrated Connecting Your DIRECTV Receiver to a TV with an Antenna In Input l1 Connect the RG 6 RF coaxial cable from your satellite dish to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN on the DIRECTV Receiver 2 Usingthe RF coaxial cable connect one end to the OUT TO TV jack on the DIRECTV Receiver and the other end to the ANTENNA IN jack on the TV 3 If you have alocal channel 3 in your area then move the 3 4 switch on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver to channel 4 If you have alocal channel 4 in your area then move the 3 4 switch on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver to channel 3 4 Plug one end of the telephone cord into a phone jack on your wall or into a phone splitter that is plugged into a phone jack and the other end into the PHONE JACK on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver 5 Plug all power cords into electrical sockets To watch DIRECTV programmi ng tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the position of the 3 4 switch in step 3 above N
56. n spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to shall be placed on the rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped CAUTION Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock The DIRECTV Receiver should not be used near water for example kitchen sink bathtub pool damp basement Also never spill liquid on the receiver and do not place vases or other vessels containing liquid on top of it Ensure proper ventilation the vent slots on the DIRECTV Receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components e Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DIRECTV Receiver Also do not stack the receiver on top of a hot component such as an audio power amplifier e Protect your components from power surges by connecting all the components before pluggi ng any power cords into the wall outle Use of a surge protector is also recommended e Don t overload power outlets or extension cords which can result in the risk of fire or shock It s also important to use only the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this manual To prevent electrical shock this apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthi ng and fully inserted e Avoid audio hum or interference by inserti ng all cable plugs firm
57. nc This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by M acrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Rev 1 2 D 10 050423 Icon Reference Directional arrows amp gt 1b V h VA Indicate that a show s start or end time is earlier or later than is visblein the Guide program cell LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the remote offer special functionality Objects are scrollable above or below the visible window UP and DOWN arrows on the receiver front panel offer special functionality Scheduler icons Ez 2 SU ES Shows an Autotune has been set for a future program or a present program is Autotuned Indicates an Autotune has been set for all episodes of an ongoing program Indicates an Autotune set for a present or future program conflicts with another scheduled program Shows an Autotune has been se for matching programs in a Find by Indicates a present or future pay per view program has been scheduled for purchase And more PEW Dr pRRAA Denotes one or more alternate audio tracks available for a program Denotes that no alternate audio tracks available Indicates one or more new messages are in the Inbox Indicates no ne
58. ng about your DIRECTV Systemis to faniliarize yourself with the rercte contd You ll find further details throughout the User Guide rdating to spedfic functions Navigating 101 You ll find you can get around nearly all anrscreen menus the sare simple way gt HgHighE a menu ar button by using the ARROV Vkeys up down left and right gt Chocee it by pressing SH ECT while the itemis highlighted Note Don t worry about getting stuck in any menu a an any item You can always press PX Tor BACK Quick Tip To Place batteries in your remote control 1 Remove cover from the battery compartment by sliding it downward 2 Insert 2 AA batteries supplied matching the positive and negative at each end 3 Slide the cover back on and you re good to go TVINPUT Seeds which piece cf equipment displays the video picture an your TV TV Satellite VOR DD AUX STOP Keys in this shaded area REPLAY can be prograntred to function with your VCR DAD paya cr stand alane REWIND DAR unit PALEE ACTING Access to special features services DIRECTV nens and info GUIDE Displays thean saresn programming guide SELECT Chocses cr activates any highlighted item MENU Brings up a helpful menu of settings and services BACK Takes you tothe screen you visited previously RED Function changes with catet far eerrple oan the left nost tab press tojurrp tothe ight most tab GREEN Function changes with cont
59. nnd banner 10 31 32 33 52 64 channd blocks 53 channd list 54 Connections v 5 6 8 64 comedias 8 24 66 D Date Tine y 39 49 DIRECTV mode 62 65 DIRECTV news and info i DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 72 73 DIRECTV Receiver Problerrs 61 dish painting coordinates 67 EXT button i 32 40 45 E Favorites v 31 39 43 50 64 Caso Infarratian v 57 74 75 70 77 FOGCinfarraton 32 40 45 Find by 47 48 Ane Tuning the Sgnal 67 G GULE i 10 33 45 Guided Sup v 3 5 12 14 16 18 20 22 26 27 67 GUILE button 10 H Hohlignt and sadet 35 52 53 highlight and SELECT 52 Icone 31 icons 3 33 INFO 32 34 35 37 49 64 INFO button 34 64 J jaks 8 11 12 14 16 18 20 22 64 66 L language 26 42 language far audio 26 latitude and longitude 41 lock 55 locking the system 55 M MENU button i v 10 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 27 37 39 40 45 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 54 56 64 66 Messages v 31 39 51 52 modeswitch 65 remote contra 24 65 66 IVo4Aeratings 53 MUTE button i 30 58 Chapter 5 Index P Parental Contrds v 31 37 39 43 53 54 56 channel blocks v 31 37 39 43 53 54 56 ratings v 31 37 39 43 53 54 56 spending limits v 31 37 39 43 53 54 56 unlocking v 31 37 39 43 53 54 56 unated prograns v 31 37 39 43 53 54 56 vering hours v 31 37 39 43 53 54 56 Passcode 56 passcode 53 55 5
60. nputs and the RF jack is still open after all of your other connections have been made then you can connect your antenna or cable directly to your TV SANTENNA IN jack To switch between watching DIRECTV channels and antenna ceble channels or tapes on your VCR use the INPUT SOURCE or TV VIDEO key on your TV s remote to change the video source Some T Vs have a MENU button and an on screen menu tha lets you change the video source If you are having trouble changing the video source refer to the instructions that came with your T V Choose the Setup That Suits You Option 1 ANTENNA 9 GROUND SATELLITE IN CHANNEL OFF AIR IN Chapter 2 EI TIP of the functions later Just press MENU on your remote press SELECT on Settings then select Setup gt 25 Guided Setup and Activation Guided Setup amp Activation Now that your receiver and equipment are all hooked up and plugged in you re ready to finish all the details to begin receiving your DIRECTV service 1 Make sure the MODE SWITCH on the remote control is set to DIRECT V 2 Press TV POWER ON The DIRECT V Receiver will turn on 3 The first screen will allow you to select a language Using the arrow keys on the remote control move to the language you prefer 4 Press SELECT on the remote control 5 You will see a Wdcorrescreen Now let us lead the way and simply follow the on screen directions to comple
61. ny of the program Highlight the show again and press IN FO and you ll be given those purchases placed over the phone the opportunity to cancel You can also cancel as well as see an overview of your pay per Also you will be charged for the view purchases through the Schedule part of the Quick M enu see page 43 you can access program even if you don t watch it by pressing the MENU key on your remote Keep in mind too if ever a pay per view program exceeds spending or rating limits you ve set with Parental Controls your password will be required to purchase it Chapter 3 5d Pay Per View Find By Date amp Time Favorites Caller ID amp Messages Parental Controls QUICK MENU 1 oe ngs Category Sort Pay Per View Find By Date amp Time Favorites Caller ID amp Msgs a i P What s on the Menu What s on the MENU All sorts of great things With the MENU key on your remote accessing useful information and many handy features is a snap with the Quick M enu Sorne of the items you ll see depend on which screen is currently displayed For instance if you access the Quick M enu while viewing the Guide you ll find an option to filter programs by category Other options such as Sdtings appear anytime you bring up the Quick M enu regardless of your current screen Whenever you access the Q uick M enu the header across the top of the Quick M enu will read Quick M enu To
62. o provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resdential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be deermi ned by removing and applying power to the equipment the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures FCC Customer Information gt Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna gt Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECT V Receiver gt Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the DIRECTV Receiver is connected gt Consult the dealer or an experienced radio T V technician for help gt CAUTION Changes or modifications not express y approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems This bookl is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC To meet FCC requirements only peripherals computer
63. ow the on screen instructions to program your remote for your TV or additional equipment AV1 and AV2 Once your remote is programmed to work with your TV the VOL and MUTE key will work regardless of the slide switch postion If you would like to change the VOL and MUTE to work with another component you can Simply set up your remote to work with the component and then move the slide switch to the position you would liketo lock the VOL and MUTE keys to Point the remote away from your DIRECT V Receiver and press and hold MUTE and SELECT until the light near the slide switch blinks twice about 5 seconds Enter 9 3 3 Thelight will blink twice indicating the VOL and MUTE are now locked to the chosen component no matter what position the dide switch is in Programming Your Control Factory Default To rest all the functions of the remote control to the factory defaults follow these steps 1 Point the remote away from your DIRECTV Receiver and components Press and hold MUTE and SELECT until the light near t he slide switch on the remote flashes twice about 5 seconds 2 Enter 9 8 1 The light on the remote will flash twice indicating you have cleared the AV AN2 and TV modes Chapter 5 E gt TP Troubleshooting PI a IE DE IDOU M any problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the DIRECT V Receiver If help at DIRECTV com you experience the following gt Image freezes gt Audio freezes gt Blank sc
64. ow you can turn to page 26 to learn about Guided Setup and Activation Choose the Setup That Suits You GROUND SATELLITE IN Ne 6 f CHANNEL LOW SPEED OUT TO TV OFF AIR IN S VIDEO DATA OUT GOOD QUALITY CONNECTION The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated Chapter 2 ES TIP To switch between watching your VCR and watching video from your receiver you will neec to use the INPUT SOURCE or TV MIDEO button on your TV or TV s remote control to change the video source Sone TVs also have a MENU button that allows you to change the video source using an on screen menu If you have trouble changing the video source refer to the instructions that cane with your TV Em Choose the Setup That Suits You Connecting Your DIRECTV Receiver to a TV with A V Inputs 1 Connect the RG 6 RF coaxial cable from your satellite dish to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN on the DIRECTV Receiver 2 Usingthe A V cable connect the white red and yellow plugs from one end of the A V cable to the AU DIO L white and R red and VIDEO yellow output jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver Connect the other end of the A V cable to the corresponding A V input jacks on your T V 3 Plug one end of the telephone cord into a phone jack on your wall or into a phone splitter that is plugged into a phone jack and the other end into the PHONE JACK on the back of t
65. reen gt Won t respond to front panel button or remote control Try one of these gt Press the red RESET button behind the access card panel door on the front of the DIRECTV Receiver then wait for program guide information to be acquired gt If the problems persist try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV Receiver for 15 seconds to 2 minutes then plug it in again Running the System Test later in this section can also help you diagnose and solve many common problems If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to set up your digital satellite receiver and instruct you on its operation There may be a fee charged for the service visit For details about this service call 1 800 DIRECTV or visit DIRECTV com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting System Upgrades Your DIRECTV Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions These modifications will occur automatically usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any upgrades Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress Please consult the U pgrade M enu to find a schedule of upgrad
66. rograms through the Scheduler which you ll find under Satingsin the Quick M enu see page 43 for more info If you turn your receiver off at any time any scheduled autotunes will cause it to turn on for the duration of the program being autotuned Pay Per View Pay Per View p v Red Slippers Tue 10 283 940a 50a PE 13 You don t have to go out for the best and biggest movies and special events Recent hits er e 106 prv and events like sports comedy and more are available 24 hours a day for a one time purchase Purchases Young woman Yom Soother Coria goes n a questio price on DIRECT V Pay Per View You ll find them listed in the Guide just like other y ae showings starting at channel 100 All Day Ticket Scroll through your choices and press SELECT or INFO to view the options As long as your receiver has been connected to a land based phone line you can place your order ig through your remote purchase charges will appear on your next bill You ll get a reminder on screen that your pay per view purchase is about to air shortly before air time But just to You can also order DIRECTV Pay Per make sure you don t miss it why not set up an autotune Choose the A utotuneoption and View moies or events over the phone follow the prompts or at DIRECTV com Keep in mind If you need to cancel your pay per view order for any reason you may as long as you haven t though there is an ordering fee for yet viewed a
67. roll through and select the hour you want The Guide will now display programs for the date and ti me you selected If you find something you like press SELECT for a one touch Autotune or INFO to view and set Autotune options Chapter 4 A Custom 2 Channels Add Remove Channels Press SELECT on a checkbox to ad l remmve a channe Press NUMBERS to jump to a channe LA2 LM LAS LAT LAY Add All Remove Al The normal or default setting for the channels you can view in the Guide is AI Channels or all available channels on DIRECTV service whether or not you receive themin your programming package ES Favorites Favorites Wouldn t it be nice to have all the channels you like best right at hand Or a grouping of family channels just for the kids Favorites allows you to set up special customized Guide that shows only those channels you choose 1 Pres MENU to get to the Quick M enu 2 Select Satings then Favorites Channds 3 SELECT a custom list on the left side of the screen gt Select the box next to the channel you want on a custom list press SELECT again to delete it gt UseAdd All or ReroveAII to save time when choosing a lot of channels gt Scroll through the channels or key them in directly using the numbers on the remote to access what you re looking for Once you ve decided on the channels for your list select the N ame Tab 4 To name your custom list arrow over to
68. t the other end of the A V cable to the corresponding jacks on your VCR Choose the Setup That Suits You ANTEN NA OL 4 CHAI P LOWSPEED OUTTOTV OFFAIRIN DATA GOOD QUALI TY CONNECTION The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated Chapter 2 ES Y MP ES To switch between watching your VCR and watching video from your receiver you will neec to use the INPUT SOURCE or TV VIDEO button on your TV or TV s remote control to change the video source Some TVs also have a MENU button that allows you to change the video source using an on screen menu If you have trouble changing the video source refer to the instructions that cane with your TV Choose the Setup That Suits You Connecting Your DIRECTV Receiver and a VCR to a TV with A V Inputs 1 Connect the RG 6 RF coaxial cable from your satellite dish to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN on the DIRECTV Receiver 2 Usngthe A V cable connect the white red and yellow plugs from one end of the A V cable to the AUDIO L white and R red and VIDEO yd low output jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver Connect the other end of the A V cable to the corresponding input jacks on your TV 3 Using another A V cable connect the white red and yellow plugs from one end of the A V cableto the AU DIO L white and R red and VIDEO yellow output jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver Connect
69. te your setup functions If you ve installed your satellite dish and system yourself you ll be guided though various functions for optimizing your signal and setup including positioning your dish and a system test If like most people you had your system professonally installed these functions already have been completed After these setup procedures are complete you ll see the Satellite Data Acquisition screen as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for the on screen program guide Next you ll be given the opportunity to set up your phone connection as well as program your remote to control other equipment such as your VCR and or DVD player Just follow the screen suggestions and you ll be ready to watch in no ti me Don t Wait Activate Once all the setup processes are complete all that s left to do is activate your DIRECTV service Before you make the call be sure to gt Tune to Channel 100 and be sure you re picking up a satellite sgnal DIRECTV channel gt Have on hand your service address social security number and a valid major credit card gt Note your access card and receiver ID numbers find these by press ng MENU then go to Seti nos and press SELECT Then go to Saup and press SELECT All ready Just call 1 800 DIRECTV 1 800 347 3288 and pick the programming package that s right for you Easy Guided Setup and Activation Chapter 2 a 30 watching TV 33 The
70. ter that is plugged into a phone jack and the other end into the PHONE JACK on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver 7 Plug all power cords into electrical sockets N ow you can turn to page 26 to learn about Guided Setup and Activation Oo gt Y 3 u Cm E len gt Eus ap Un D Her TS D un O diem UO GROUND O lt a 3 SATELLITE IN IN LOW SPEED OUT TO TV OFF AIR IN Ki BEST QUALITY CONNECTION The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated Chapter 2 E Choose the Setup That Suits You Adding an Off Air Antenna or Cable to Any Connection Setup Option 1 Connect your off air antenna or cable to the OFF AIR IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver Then connect the OUT TO TV on the DIRECTV Receiver to the ANTENNA IN on your TV you may have done this already Select appropriate 3 4 switch To watch antenna cable channels turn your DIRECTV Receiver off by pressing the POWER button with the MODE SWITCH in the DIRECTV postion Tune your TV to the off air antenna or cable channel you want to watch If you ve set up your DIRECT V remote to work with your T V slide the mode switch to the TV positiion then you can use this remote to control your T V Note This will only work if you are usng OUT TO TV RF coaxial connection or from the DIRECTV Receiver Option 2 If your TV has both RF coaxial and A V i
71. tes displayed and Wed 7 14 30p 8 30p ver An P Cufted 2003 Harris Fennly Elizabeth Myer A robbery E 4 information for up to the next 372 days gone awry leas to a case implicating wo former We Aic rent Gwda AM Channels FAV Press MENU g 12 15 739p 8399 8 30p The Downtown Lawyers Quiet Time The Fiesty Black Cat The Guide displays most of the channel banner items plus 1 Picture In Graphic PIG My Red Bag Beach City Fun Helicopter Cops en Es 3 ES a Sierra Quest Cooking with Pizzaz Va 2 Ti me s ots with hal f hour headi ngs Local News Command Zero Dinner and Drinks 3 Channel number and call letters 4 Program listi ngs Also some icons you may see next to program listings include When you display the Guide or when gt d Alternate audio track available performing other tasks youll see gt Broadcast in letterbox format a small video picture the Picture In gt A All Day Ticket showings Graphic PIG of the last channel you were watching in the upper right hand you re doing you don t miss a thing 1 Pressthe GUIDE key on your remote 2 You can choose how you want to sort the Guide Select All Channels or only those in a specific category by using the up and down arrow keys on the remote to highlight your choice Chapter 3 ES Highlight an item by using the arrow keys to scroll LEFT RIGHT UP or DOAN Press SELECT to access the infonmation or channel
72. ued provisioning of any of the programmi ng and other services delivered through the Receiver including but not limited to television programmi ng show information program guide data and scheduling information Chapter 5 E E Limited 90 Day Warranty Make Sure You Keep Please keep your sales recei pt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this User Guide and keep both nearby Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product Before Requesting Repair Service Please check the troubleshooti ng section of this guide This may save you acall to DIRECTV Customer Care To Get Warranty Service Warranty service will be provided by DIRECTV If you believe you need service for your Receiver contact DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECT V A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you If it is determined that the product needs to be returned for service or exchanged you will receive a return authorization number The representaive will give you complete shipping details To Get Out of Warranty Service To obtain out of warranty service contact DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV for information on the possibility of and any costs for repair or replacement of out of warranty products Limited 90 Day Warranty ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXP
73. w messages are in the Inbox Shows that Parental Control limits are currently locked Shows that limits are temporarily unlocked Shows that there are no current limits imposed Indicates a rating level or channel that is blocked via Parental Controls Indicates a pay per view program is available as an All Day Ticket replay Indicates program shown in letterbox format Denotes an error condition has occurred We re always here to help DIRECTV is firmly committed to offering the highest quality in customer service and support Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns When you call DIRECTV you ll need to provide your receiver s access card number and model number and your DIRECTV account number If you ve already checked the Troubleshooting section and need assistance with Connecting your receiver to your TV or other equipment gt Guided setup A receiver that is not functioning properly even after restarting Other questions regarding the receiver or remote control Or if you re already checked the Troubleshooting section and need assistance with gt Activating or using a feature of DIRECTV programming gt Understanding an on screen message regarding your service call 1 800 DIRECTV Also find information about DIRECTV products and services at DIRECTV com DIRECTV programming sold separately ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL AND REQUIRES VALID SERVICE ADDRESS SSN AND OR

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