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...amplifier. • Protect your components from power surges by connecting all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. never attempt to place your DIRECTV® Receiver near water (for compliance could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. • Do not stack electronic ...which , by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be used . The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it ...
...amplifier. • Protect your components from power surges by connecting all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. never attempt to place your DIRECTV® Receiver near water (for compliance could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. • Do not stack electronic ...which , by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be used . The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with care. • Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it ...
System Manual
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...the system test. Select "Run System Test". If your system does not pass the System Test, check any trouble with your DIRECTV® Receiver: 1. Chapter 5 - are experiencing any of these steps to put the remote control in place correctly. Occasional ...is a problem. Follow these potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone connection and access card. 7. Turn on your TV and the DIRECTV® Receiver. 2. You should run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Troubleshooting Tips ...
...the system test. Select "Run System Test". If your system does not pass the System Test, check any trouble with your DIRECTV® Receiver: 1. Chapter 5 - are experiencing any of these steps to put the remote control in place correctly. Occasional ...is a problem. Follow these potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone connection and access card. 7. Turn on your TV and the DIRECTV® Receiver. 2. You should run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV Receiver. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 Troubleshooting Tips ...
System Manual
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...; Receiver turns on the remote to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Solution: - Check your To Do List to a different channel without a remote control command. Possible Causes: - Possible Causes: - May happen if .... - Your TV's timer may be about to begin, so the receiver is on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to tune the show as requested. - Check your satellite dish isn't adjusted properly. Solution: - If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET...
...; Receiver turns on the remote to turn off the TV's timer. 74 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Solution: - Check your To Do List to a different channel without a remote control command. Possible Causes: - Possible Causes: - May happen if .... - Your TV's timer may be about to begin, so the receiver is on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information to tune the show as requested. - Check your satellite dish isn't adjusted properly. Solution: - If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET...
System Manual
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... may be an obstruction to your dish (debris, snow, ice, etc.) or a building or tree that says "Searching for the weather to clear and your signal should contact a professional to remove them or a DIRECTV Installer at 1-800-531-5000. 78 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Solution:...) on most transponders in good weather, contact a professional installer to your DIRECTV® Receiver. - There may be a problem with the transmission from your satellite dish to realign your DIRECTV® Receiver and the satellite dish for loose or broken connections. - If the picture is frozen, blocky,...
... may be an obstruction to your dish (debris, snow, ice, etc.) or a building or tree that says "Searching for the weather to clear and your signal should contact a professional to remove them or a DIRECTV Installer at 1-800-531-5000. 78 DIRECTV® NON-DVR USER GUIDE Solution:...) on most transponders in good weather, contact a professional installer to your DIRECTV® Receiver. - There may be a problem with the transmission from your satellite dish to realign your DIRECTV® Receiver and the satellite dish for loose or broken connections. - If the picture is frozen, blocky,...
System Manual
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... on the remote, then press the YELLOW button and select "Change favorites list," then "All Channels." - Possible Causes: - Check Satellite Dish Type shown on Customer Service, Troubleshooting, On-Screen Messages, Please Call Customer Service, ext. 721. To refresh your receiver's preferences: Press... the MENU key on the remote control, then select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup." To change your account on directv.com to directv.com, click on the System Setup screen to see if it Your Program Guide is selected. - Solution: - Chapter 5 - You will ...
... on the remote, then press the YELLOW button and select "Change favorites list," then "All Channels." - Possible Causes: - Check Satellite Dish Type shown on Customer Service, Troubleshooting, On-Screen Messages, Please Call Customer Service, ext. 721. To refresh your receiver's preferences: Press... the MENU key on the remote control, then select "Parental, Fav's & Setup," then "System Setup." To change your account on directv.com to directv.com, click on the System Setup screen to see if it Your Program Guide is selected. - Solution: - Chapter 5 - You will ...
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... parts and labor for repair 5 6 Sign up today for the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN by calling 1-800-DIRECTV The DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN is offered by AIG Warranty Guard and underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company on behalf of DIRECTV where authorized by lightning Unlimited dish antenna alignments Cables, switches, and associated wiring throughout Replacement of defective...
... parts and labor for repair 5 6 Sign up today for the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN by calling 1-800-DIRECTV The DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN is offered by AIG Warranty Guard and underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company on behalf of DIRECTV where authorized by lightning Unlimited dish antenna alignments Cables, switches, and associated wiring throughout Replacement of defective...
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... authority to operate the equipment. The user may find the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV® Receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the U.S. If this device...Information This equipment generates, uses, and can be attached to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the DIRECTV® Receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
... authority to operate the equipment. The user may find the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV® Receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the U.S. If this device...Information This equipment generates, uses, and can be attached to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the DIRECTV® Receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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.... 2. SATELLITE IN (SWM-1) - A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to enable Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if your satellite dish here. Use this combination digital video and audio connector for Component Video and RCA audio. Some newer model receivers have RF built-in at all...
.... 2. SATELLITE IN (SWM-1) - A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to enable Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if your satellite dish here. Use this combination digital video and audio connector for Component Video and RCA audio. Some newer model receivers have RF built-in at all...
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... as a VCR. For future use a surge protector to your DIRECTV Receiver from the DIRECTV Receiver's OUT TO TV. 5. Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to a telephone wall jack to an electrical outlet. Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to enable DIRECTV CINEMA and Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if your ...phone service package includes it along with the audio jacks (S-Video only carries picture information, not sound) to connect to the satellite dish antenna. 2. PHONE - Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to TV using RF coaxial cable. Provides better picture quality than...
... as a VCR. For future use a surge protector to your DIRECTV Receiver from the DIRECTV Receiver's OUT TO TV. 5. Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to a telephone wall jack to an electrical outlet. Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to enable DIRECTV CINEMA and Pay Per View purchasing and Caller ID (if your ...phone service package includes it along with the audio jacks (S-Video only carries picture information, not sound) to connect to the satellite dish antenna. 2. PHONE - Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to TV using RF coaxial cable. Provides better picture quality than...
User Guide
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... the mains connector at , hard surface - Refer to articles 810 and 820 of the DIRECTV Receiver. Refer also to the 810-2 which, by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to a mains socket... by inserting all the components before moving it . Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to call your warranty. Note to Satellite Dish Installer This reminder is provided to the sides of emergency shutdown • CAUTION: Electric Shock - The DIRECTV Receiver should not be connected to the unit.
... the mains connector at , hard surface - Refer to articles 810 and 820 of the DIRECTV Receiver. Refer also to the 810-2 which, by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to a mains socket... by inserting all the components before moving it . Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to call your warranty. Note to Satellite Dish Installer This reminder is provided to the sides of emergency shutdown • CAUTION: Electric Shock - The DIRECTV Receiver should not be connected to the unit.
User Guide
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If you choose to install the dish yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with your DIRECTV HD Receiver: 4 A/V cables (RCA type) 4 User Guide 4 S-Video cable 4 RF/IR Remote Control & batteries 4 Phone cord 4 Component Video cables (YPbPr) 4 Power ... Remote Antenna 4 Access card 4 B-Band Converter 3 Package Contents The following items are included with your satellite dish antenna. Making the Right Connections Are you ready to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver and your receiver(s) will be sure to read over the following few pages to familiarize yourself with ...
If you choose to install the dish yourself, see the separate instruction manual that came with your DIRECTV HD Receiver: 4 A/V cables (RCA type) 4 User Guide 4 S-Video cable 4 RF/IR Remote Control & batteries 4 Phone cord 4 Component Video cables (YPbPr) 4 Power ... Remote Antenna 4 Access card 4 B-Band Converter 3 Package Contents The following items are included with your satellite dish antenna. Making the Right Connections Are you ready to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver and your receiver(s) will be sure to read over the following few pages to familiarize yourself with ...
User Guide
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... may vary based on off-air local channels, you 'll need, in addition to your DIRECTV HD Receiver: 4 A high-definition TV set (or HDTV monitor) 4 A 5 LNB Multi-Satellite dish antenna-MPEG4 and Ka/Ku compatible To enjoy select HD programming available on your geographic location. With... an optional off-air antenna, you have access to all types of televised programming, including: 4 DIRECTV high-definition and standard-defi...
... may vary based on off-air local channels, you 'll need, in addition to your DIRECTV HD Receiver: 4 A high-definition TV set (or HDTV monitor) 4 A 5 LNB Multi-Satellite dish antenna-MPEG4 and Ka/Ku compatible To enjoy select HD programming available on your geographic location. With... an optional off-air antenna, you have access to all types of televised programming, including: 4 DIRECTV high-definition and standard-defi...
User Guide
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... signal from our satellites. Hardware Reference General Satellite Dish Antenna This is used to receive local "off-air" digital broadcasts. 13 Off-Air Digital Antenna (not included) This antenna attaches to the back of your DIRECTV service. DIRECTV HD Receiver (or Satellite Receiver) Your DIRECTV Receiver picks up the broadcast signals from your satellite...
... signal from our satellites. Hardware Reference General Satellite Dish Antenna This is used to receive local "off-air" digital broadcasts. 13 Off-Air Digital Antenna (not included) This antenna attaches to the back of your DIRECTV service. DIRECTV HD Receiver (or Satellite Receiver) Your DIRECTV Receiver picks up the broadcast signals from your satellite...
User Guide
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..., such as a VCR. The Rear Panel may look exactly like the model illustrated. 8 9 10 11 DIRECTV HD Receiver Rear Panel AC IN 12 1) OFF-AIR IN - Use to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to receive local, off-air digital broadcast channels. 2) SATELLITE IN - Provides the best non... REMOTE ANTENNA PHONE JACK HDMI 1 72 3 4 5 7 Your equipment may not look complicated, but non-HD, picture quality. Used to the satellite dish antenna. 3) USB - You can connect the second RCA- type composite VIDEO jack to your TV. 5) VIDEO OUT - For future services and accessories.
..., such as a VCR. The Rear Panel may look exactly like the model illustrated. 8 9 10 11 DIRECTV HD Receiver Rear Panel AC IN 12 1) OFF-AIR IN - Use to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to receive local, off-air digital broadcast channels. 2) SATELLITE IN - Provides the best non... REMOTE ANTENNA PHONE JACK HDMI 1 72 3 4 5 7 Your equipment may not look complicated, but non-HD, picture quality. Used to the satellite dish antenna. 3) USB - You can connect the second RCA- type composite VIDEO jack to your TV. 5) VIDEO OUT - For future services and accessories.
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... signal. (Cable sold separately.) 10) RF REMOTE ANTENNA - YPbPr carries only picture information, not sound; The HDMI also provides audio, for your DIRECTV HD Receiver. 19 Use to a telephone line. Provides good HD picture quality, but not as good as a VCR or stereo. 8) DIGITAL AUDIO... OUT (OPTICAL) - The DIRECTV HD Receiver requires a land-based telephone line connection to receive the signal from your remote when it along with your satellite dish, a phone line, power, and you're done! 6) COMPONENT OUT/ YPbPr (G, R, B) -...
... signal. (Cable sold separately.) 10) RF REMOTE ANTENNA - YPbPr carries only picture information, not sound; The HDMI also provides audio, for your DIRECTV HD Receiver. 19 Use to a telephone line. Provides good HD picture quality, but not as good as a VCR or stereo. 8) DIGITAL AUDIO... OUT (OPTICAL) - The DIRECTV HD Receiver requires a land-based telephone line connection to receive the signal from your remote when it along with your satellite dish, a phone line, power, and you're done! 6) COMPONENT OUT/ YPbPr (G, R, B) -...
User Guide
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... same color of connections you can make, depending on the types of the jack. 20 The basic steps are as follows: • Connect the satellite dish cable to your receiver. • Connect the receiver audio and video to your TV or VCR. • If you have, in all power cords. Always...
... same color of connections you can make, depending on the types of the jack. 20 The basic steps are as follows: • Connect the satellite dish cable to your receiver. • Connect the receiver audio and video to your TV or VCR. • If you have, in all power cords. Always...
User Guide
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...or in a setup where objects are likely to block the beam from your satellite dish to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN on your wall (or into the PHONE JACK on your remote to DIRECTV HD Receiver (optional). Connect the off-air antenna to Telephone Line. Making the ... when you can activate RF functionality during Guided Setup. After Guided Setup, you reach the Satellite Dish & Off-Air Antenna screen. 3) Connect RF remote antenna to Satellite Dish. Plug one end of the DIRECTV Receiver. 5) Plug all power cords into a phone jack on your receiver. Your receiver defaults...
...or in a setup where objects are likely to block the beam from your satellite dish to the jack labeled SATELLITE IN on your wall (or into the PHONE JACK on your remote to DIRECTV HD Receiver (optional). Connect the off-air antenna to Telephone Line. Making the ... when you can activate RF functionality during Guided Setup. After Guided Setup, you reach the Satellite Dish & Off-Air Antenna screen. 3) Connect RF remote antenna to Satellite Dish. Plug one end of the DIRECTV Receiver. 5) Plug all power cords into a phone jack on your receiver. Your receiver defaults...
User Guide
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... off after a few seconds. The receiver will see the screen properly. it can , press the INFO key. The User Guide that came with your Satellite Dish and Off-Air Antenna, you will use the ZIP code you enter on Native mode, the receiver will automatically adjust resolution to match the resolution...
... off after a few seconds. The receiver will see the screen properly. it can , press the INFO key. The User Guide that came with your Satellite Dish and Off-Air Antenna, you will use the ZIP code you enter on Native mode, the receiver will automatically adjust resolution to match the resolution...
User Guide
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If you've installed your satellite dish and system yourself, you'll be caused to 30 your TV and DIRECTV is not liable for any key on the TV. Burn-in may be guided though various functions for 5 minutes or more while a stationary image is ... order to complete your system professionally installed, these setup procedures are complete, you were doing, press any damages that says, "Acquiring Satellite Info," as your dish and a system test. including positioning your TV and/or DVD player. Just follow the onscreen directions to protect your TV screen from the satellite for...
If you've installed your satellite dish and system yourself, you'll be caused to 30 your TV and DIRECTV is not liable for any key on the TV. Burn-in may be guided though various functions for 5 minutes or more while a stationary image is ... order to complete your system professionally installed, these setup procedures are complete, you were doing, press any damages that says, "Acquiring Satellite Info," as your dish and a system test. including positioning your TV and/or DVD player. Just follow the onscreen directions to protect your TV screen from the satellite for...
User Guide
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Receiving Local "Off-Air" Broadcast Channels The DIRECTV HD Receiver can receive both satellite and locally transmitted, off-air broadcast channels, and will show your location into the receiver using the Local Network ... two cities displayed. In other words: Some areas get better reception than one closest to select the Satellite & Antenna button when you reach the Satellite Dish & Off-Air Antenna screen and follow the instructions until you as instructed in the Guide. If you didn't setup an off-air antenna during the...
Receiving Local "Off-Air" Broadcast Channels The DIRECTV HD Receiver can receive both satellite and locally transmitted, off-air broadcast channels, and will show your location into the receiver using the Local Network ... two cities displayed. In other words: Some areas get better reception than one closest to select the Satellite & Antenna button when you reach the Satellite Dish & Off-Air Antenna screen and follow the instructions until you as instructed in the Guide. If you didn't setup an off-air antenna during the...