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Question posted by jefecc on March 4th, 2014

Directv Receiver Won't Turn On

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on March 30th, 2014 7:51 AM
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Hi, first check the power to the box, make sure the plug is attached securely and the outlet has power. Then check the vent on the box to be sure it is not blocked -- if it is, the insides may have overheated. Check and clean the vent and fan, then try to turn it on again. (If the box feels hot, wait for it to cool down a bit then try.)

If it still won't turn on, you will probably need to replace it.

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System Manual - Page 5

... HD Access in , enjoy over 285 channels of programming inclusive of satellite music plus an extensive selection of DIRECTV® Receivers, your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV Family! Welcome to the DIRECTV Plus® DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. Getting Connected If a professional installed your programming...
System Manual - Page 10

...Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10 DIRECTV® DVR USER GUIDE The wide blade or the third prong are important operating and maintenance ... has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® Receiver has been designed and manufactured to avoid injury from being walked on the rear panel...
System Manual - Page 11

... in construction of a "hot component" such as practical. 11 Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to disassemble the DIRECTV® Receiver yourself; never attempt to the sides of the 2005 National Electrical Code. Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is the category number 3. Refer to articles 810 and 820 of the TV back...
System Manual - Page 14

... (size AA) are getting low and need to turn a single component on or off or on or off together. The mode switch must always be replaced. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to control your DIRECTV® Receiver. Simply slide the mode switch to the position...
System Manual - Page 36

... to the Internet, the last entry in the search results list will be saved). Smart Search (High-Definition DVRs) If you select YouTube If your DIRECTV receiver (so they cannot be labeled "YouTube". Your DVR control buttons allow you select YouTube, a list of matching video titles displays, sorted by relevance. You may...
System Manual - Page 85

...DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). You must have saved on your personal computer. Please visit directv.com/mediashare for the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service. When selected, the DIRECTV Media Share screen will appear in the main menu: "Music, Photos & More." Other models may support DIRECTV...your home network. Your DIRECTV Receiver can be connected to ...
System Manual - Page 103

... the option to the Internet. For Standard-Definition DVRs select "Remote" and then select either "Program Remote", "IR/RF Setup", or "Receiver Mode". For best results, it controls your DIRECTV Receiver. System Setup CHAPTER 6 - Program Remote Follow the step-by-step instructions to set your remote to know the model number and brand...
System Manual - Page 104

... RF. Refer to the model number printed on the top left corner of your receiver inside a cabinet or behind solid doors and still be able to command it from Infrared (IR) to command a second DIRECTV® Receiver. Note: Not all DIRECTV Receivers are RF-capable. While the IR signal requires a clear line of sight to...
System Manual - Page 111

..., phone connection and access card. 7. Turn on your DVR: 1. Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings. There are batteries in the remote control, and they are in the DIRECTV Receiver. If you are experiencing any of these...
System Manual - Page 112

... to view. - Possible Causes: - Solution: - Check that DIRECTV® Receiver and TV are not powered on. - Frequently Asked Questions Progress bar freezes while Acquiring Guide Data / Data From Satellite While the "Acquiring Guide Data" or "Acquiring Data From Satellite" message is on channel 3 or 4. - Solution: - If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press...
System Manual - Page 113

.... • If solid green light, make sure nothing is plugged in to your TV supports. Possible Causes: - If problems persist, turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on the front panel of the receiver: • Verify power cord is blocking the IR sensor. - Check your TV. For 1080p programs, some TVs do not support the...
System Manual - Page 114

...If parental limits are affected. - Parental viewing limits may have been activated on . - DIRECTV DVR turns off while playing Your receiver turns off unexpectedly. DIRECTV DVR turns on or changes channels unexpectedly Your receiver changes to reset, then turn your DIRECTV® Receiver back on top of ventilation and that nothing is frequent or severe, especially if other household...
System Manual - Page 115

...", then "To Do list". - CHAPTER 7 - Check your DIRECTV® Receiver. - Possible Causes: - You may be hooked up to the...DIRECTV DVR and TV are both powered on the wrong video source for instructions about to record the show as requested. - Your TV's timer may be tuned to turn off the TV's timer. Blank screen There is nothing on the front panel of the DIRECTV® Receiver...
System Manual - Page 116

... no weather problems in . - If there are obstructions blocking the dish's clear view of the satellite, you should return to your DIRECTV® Receiver. - Severe weather (rain, snow, hail etc.) may be a problem with the cables running from your satellite dish to normal. - If the problem is frozen, blocky, or you see the problem...
System Manual - Page 119

... 4 Frequently Asked Questions Solution: - Did volume meter display on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Check the HD output resolutions and deselect those not supported by changing the input to ..., verify components are on TV by your DIRECTV® Receiver is turned off. Also, many TVs do not support the 24 frame-per-second rate DIRECTV provides. Select the "Reset" item from ...
System Manual - Page 132

..., terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the instructions, 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. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC.
System Manual - Page 149

...Turns your receiver inside a cabinet or any opaque object between the remote and this sensor is not used. REMOTE SENSOR - GUIDE - This button lights orange when a recording is the highest level of HDTV provided by the receiver... place your DIRECTV® Receiver on the front panel only changes the resolution. USB 2.0 Host(FRONT/REAR EACH 5V = 500mA) 2. Appendix 1: Receivers Front and...
System Manual - Page 155

...) connection, if applicable, is made to this satellite in at all times to the DIRECTV Receiver using this digital audio connection for sound. 7. Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to function properly. 155 Use this jack. 4. USB - A Standard-Definition video output. 6. You can use . SATELLITE IN 1 (SWM-2) - SATELLITE IN 2 - Standard-Definition output. PHONE JACK...
System Manual - Page 156

... Network Your HD DVR (High-Definition DVRs) How to Network your HD DVR To use your DIRECTV HD DVR on your home network, you will need: A compatible DIRECTV Receiver, such as the DIRECTV HD DVR (model HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22) A broadband Internet connection, with a minimum connection speed of 750 kbps...
System Manual - Page 178

...GREEN In Guide, jumps 12 hours forward; VOLUME Raises or lowers volume. DIRECTV & TV POWER ON Turns your DIRECTV® Receiver or other functions vary - FFWD* Press up to four times to ...directly; Hold down to jump back to fast forward at increasing speed. POWER Turn your DIRECTV® Receiver and TV on and off . in onscreen menus. Other equipment may behave differently...

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