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  • Page 1 “ Cool! A highly defi ned guide for my high-defi nition satellite receiver. DIRECTV ® HD Receiver user’s guide rethink tv...
  • Page 2 Safety & Care Your DIRECTV® HD 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. Meaning of symbols printed on the rear panel of the product: •...
  • Page 3 • Leave the main power connector accessible the mains connector at the back of the unit in case of emergency shutdown • CAUTION: Electric Shock — never attempt to disassemble the DIRECTV Receiver yourself; always take it to a qualifi ed service person when repair is required. Opening or removing covers may expose dangerous voltage or other risks, and incorrect reassembly can cause shock when receiver is subsequently used.
  • Page 4 To program your remote control: 1. See “Programming Your Remote Control” on page 30. Keys in the shaded area below can be programmed to function with your VCR, DVD player or stand-alone DVR unit. Changes remote to control other TV INPUT equipment, for example, a DVD Changes the “source”...
  • Page 5 “ Welcome to the DIRECTV Family!

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Guided Setup & Activation ... 28 Programming Your Remote Control ... 33 Options for Changing Video Output ... 34 Using Your IR/RF Remote to Control Your DIRECTV® HD Receiver ... 36 Receiving Local “Off -Air” Broadcast Channels ... 37 Chapter 2 – What’s On Watching TV ...
  • Page 7 Pretty Simple, Troubleshooting ... 66 Right? Limited 90-Day Warranty ... 77 Product Information ... 82 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN ... 83 FCC Customer Information ... 85 Index ... 89 Icon Reference ...Inside Back Cover Important Important: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- tual property rights.
  • Page 8 “ Are you ready to watch totally cool, high-defi nition TV? We thought so.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Getting Started

    DIRECTV HD Receiver Front Panel DIRECTV HD Receiver Rear Panel Choose Your Setup Guided Setup & Activation Programming Your Remote Control Options for Changing Video Output Using Your RF/IR Remote to Control Your DIRECTV Receiving Local “Off-Air” Broadcast Channels ® HD Receiver...

  • Page 10: Welcome

    225 channels, including our awesome HD selections and over 30 premium movie channels, with something to please everyone in the family. DIRECTV Pay Per View off ers a handy choice in recent hit movies, plus exciting live sports, concerts and specials, even Pay Per View selections in HD.

  • Page 11: Making The Right Connections

    Making the Right Connections Are you ready to connect your DIRECTV HD 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.
  • Page 12 “ Digital TV” refers to a television that can receive and display digital images. Following are terms you might see used regarding Digital TV broadcasts. Although your DIRECTV HD Receiver is a “true” HD receiver, the type of TV or monitor you plug it into (SD, ED, or HD) can aff ect the resolution of the TV picture you see.
  • Page 13 To enjoy select HD programming available on off -air local channels, you will also need an off -air antenna (sold separately) connected to your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Th is is possible only in cities where local broadcast stations make digital TV programs, including high-defi nition, available.

  • Page 14: Resolution & Interlacing

    720 or 1080, as described above) followed by either the letter “i” (for interlaced) or “p” (for progressive scan). Most standard TV broadcasts are 480i; some DVDs and non- HDTV digital broadcasts use 480p. Specifi cation for HDTV broadcasts and equipment requires either 1080i or 720p. If your DIRECTV was professionally installed, you can skip this...

  • Page 15: Aspect Ratio

    What if you’re watching a nearly square-shaped 4:3 broadcast on a 16:9 TV, or vice versa? Th e Honey, does this DIRECTV HD Receiver lets you choose from a variety of screen formats to deal with those scenarios. receiver make You can set up your preferences for format during Guided Setup and change them at any time.

  • Page 16: Wide-Screen Vs. Standard Formats

    Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is too wide to fi t on the screen. To alleviate this, choose: Letterbox With this format, the 16:9 image is shrunk until the entire width of the program fi ts on your TV. Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained, the image is no longer tall enough to fi...
  • Page 17 If your display is a 4:3 format TV or monitor, your format options include these: For 4:3 program signals: Only Letterbox For 16:9 program signals: shows the entire original 16:9 image without distortion. Fills TV Screen Letterbox Stretch Crop...
  • Page 18 16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is too tall to fi t the screen. Your choices here include: Pillar box Here the 4:3 image is shrunk until the entire height of the program fi ts on your TV. Since the aspect ratio is maintained, the image is no longer wide enough to fi...
  • Page 19 If your display is a 16:9 format TV or monitor, your format options include these: For 4:3 program signals: For 16:9 program signals: Only Pillar Box shows the entire original 4:3 image without distortion. Pillar Box Stretch Fills TV Screen Crop...
  • Page 20 “ If you think the hardware is awesome, just wait until you see what comes out of it!

  • Page 21: Hardware Reference

    Contains information about your DIRECTV service. It must be properly inserted for your receiver to work and to activate your programming. Off -Air Digital Antenna (not included) Th is antenna attaches to the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver and is used to receive local “off -air” digital broadcasts.

  • Page 22: Cables & Connections

    Cables & Connections HDMI Jack and Cable Th e DIRECTV HD Receiver incorporates HDMI™ [or High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface] technology. HDMI off ers a high-quality connection that combines the video and audio signal into a single cable. Th e HDMI jack uses HDCP content protection to allow you to view HD programming that has been encoded using the HDCP protection system.
  • Page 23 HDMI, component or S-Video cables, or your TV does not have HDMI, component or S-Video jacks. Th e 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) Video audio jack on the DIRECTV Receiver.
  • Page 24 “ This is the part where you might want to invite your favorite gear- head over for pizza. If you are your favorite gearhead, pat your- self on the back.

  • Page 25: Directv Hd Receiver Front Panel

    Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. came with your DIRECTV HD Receiver Front Panel DIRECTV HD 1) POWER – Turns your DIRECTV HD Receiver on or off . Your Receiver still tunes and receives Receiver. Write messages when powered off . down the card 2) REMOTE SENSOR –...

  • Page 26: Directv Hd Receiver Rear Panel

    1) OFF-AIR IN – Used to receive local, off -air digital broadcast channels. 2) SATELLITE IN – Use to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to the satellite dish antenna. 3) USB – For future services and accessories. Additional hardware may be required.
  • Page 27 10) RF REMOTE ANTENNA – Used to receive the signal from your remote when it’s being used as you’re done! an RF remote. 11) PHONE JACK – Connects the DIRECTV HD Receiver to a telephone line. Th e DIRECTV HD Receiver requires a land-based telephone line connection to communicate periodically with your program provider.

  • Page 28: Choose Your Setup

    Choose Your Setup There are several ways to connect your receiver to match your particular equipment setup and to gain optimum signal quality. 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. •...
  • Page 29 Connecting Your DIRECTV HD Receiver to your TV or VCR Depending on the inputs on the back of your TV or VCR, you have the following options for connecting your DIRECTV HD Receiver: • HDMI • YPbPr Video Everybody wants •...

  • Page 30: Making The Video Connections

    • Good (Non-HD): Connect one end of the S-Video cables to the S-VIDEO OUT jacks on the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connect the other end to the S-Video input on your TV. Note: Th e S- Video cable will not provide an HD signal to your TV.
  • Page 31 *Note: Do not confuse the component YPbPr cable with a standard Audio/Video (RCA-type) cable. Observe the Red, Green, Blue color-coding. You will not get HD video if you use the Video Out connector on your DIRECTV HD Receiver or TV. COMPONENT IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN...
  • Page 32 • Good: For analog audio, connect the white (L) and red (R) RCA-type cables from the DIRECTV HD Receiver to your TV. Note 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. If you used an...
  • Page 33 Connect Audio Cables – The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. DIRECTV HD Television Television COMPONENT IN S-VIDEO RCA-type ® Receiver DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI DIGITAL OPTICAL SATELLITE IN SATELLITE IN * NOTE: For best audio quality, use the HDMI cable for audio and video.

  • Page 34: Making The Basic Connections

    DIRECTV HD Receiver (such as the receiver is in a cabinet with a door), then plug the RF remote antenna into the RF REMOTE ANTENNA jack on your receiver.
  • Page 35 Connect Other Cables – The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. While you’re looking at the back of your DIRECTV HD DIRECTV HD Receiver, write down the serial number, receiver ID and model number. You’ll need them later.

  • Page 36: Guided Setup & Activation

    Now that your receiver and equipment are all hooked up and plugged in, you’re ready to complete setup to begin enjoying your DIRECTV service. 1) Make sure the MODE switch at the top of the remote control is set to DIRECTV, which is the far- left position.
  • Page 37 HDTV settings in Guided Setup Several screens in the Guided Setup process are related to HDTV: 4 TV Ratio Screen: Th is screen lets you select your TV’s aspet ratio: 4:3 or 16:9. 4 TV Resolutions Screen: As you select each resolution, an onscreen message asks if you can still see the screen properly.
  • Page 38 In order to protect your TV screen from burn-in (a side-effect caused when a stationary image is displayed for too long), the DIRECTV Receiver interface automatically goes into screen saver mode, and displays a black screen with a moving logo when no key is pressed for 5 minutes or more while a stationary image is displayed on the TV. To dismiss the screen saver and return to what you were doing, press any key on the remote.
  • Page 39 Activate Your DIRECTV Service 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: 4 Have on hand your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card.
  • Page 40 “ Hang in there... Just a little more techie stuff to go.

  • Page 41: Programming Your Remote Control

    If you You can program the DIRECTV R emote Control to operate your TV power, volume and mute, programmed additional equipment such as a DVD, VCR, stereo, or second TV or DIRECTV Receiver.

  • Page 42: Options For Changing Video Output

    Options For Changing Video Output In order to optimize the display of programs on your television, you may occasionally need to change the resolution and/or screen format. Th ere are two keys that can be used to make changes: the FORMAT key on the remote control and the RESOLUTION key on the front panel of the receiver.
  • Page 43 RESOLUTION Key on Receiver Front Panel the resolution Th is key is used to cycle all available resolutions on your DIRECTV HD Receiver. It does not cycle to the highest format settings. If video and audio are not appearing, it may be because the current resolution setting number that your is not supported by your television.

  • Page 44: Using Your Ir/Rf Remote To Control Your Directv Hd Receiver

    Remote setup later. Th e remote control included with your DIRECTV HD Receiver works in either IR (infrared) or RF (radio frequency). IR is the “typical” type of remote you are already familiar with from other remotes you may have —...

  • Page 45: Receiving Local "Off -Air" Broadcast Channels

    Receiving Local “Off-Air” Broadcast Channels Th e DIRECTV HD Receiver can receive both satellite and locally transmitted, off -air broadcast channels, and will display these local channels in the Guide. In order to receive off -air channels, attach an off -air antenna to the OFF-AIR IN as instructed in the “Choose Your Setup” section starting on page 20.
  • Page 46 “ Now let’s watch some TV!

  • Page 47: Chapter 2 - What's On

    Chapter 2 What’s Watching TV The Guide Autotune Pay Per View...
  • Page 49 With the MODE switch to the left (under the DIRECTV logo), press PWR. To access the channel of your choice, simply key in its numbers on your remote (the channel will appear in a second or two, or press ENTER after the numbers and it will appear right away).
  • Page 51 5) Audio options – A “fi lled in” icon indicates alternate audio options are available. A “hollow” icon, no alternate audio options are available. Audio Options 6) Messages – A “fi lled in” icon indicates new DIRECTV messages in Caller ID & Messages. A “hollow” icon, there are no new or unread messages. Messages 7) Parental Controls –...
  • Page 53 The Guide Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide Th e Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for up to 7 days in advance. Find out what’s on (now or later), change the channel, fi nd and purchase a pay per view movie or event, or search for a program you’re interested in.

  • Page 54: Getting Around In The Guide

    Getting Around in the Guide Press the GUIDE key on your remote, then choose how you want to fi lter the Guide (or press GUIDE twice to skip the fi lter). Select All Channels, or channels in a specifi c category. Moving through the Guide is simple: 4 Th e UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys move you through listings and time slots.

  • Page 55: Autotune

    Autotune is a great way to see your favorite programs on your schedule. You won’t forget to tune to your favorite team’s playoff game because you got distracted. Just set a program to autotune and your Don’t you hate DIRECTV when you miss a show just To schedule a program for autotuning with specifi...

  • Page 56: Recording To Vcr

    Recording to VCR To record a program on your VCR, make sure you’ve connected your VCR properly to your DIRECTV Receiver, then set up your VCR to record at the same time as a scheduled autotune and you’re set. See your VCR User’s Guide for information on how to set it up for scheduled or manual recording.

  • Page 57: Pay Per View

    The Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day You don’t have to go out for the best and biggest movies and special events! Recent hits and events like sports, comedy and more are available 24 hours a day on DIRECTV listed in the Guide in the 100s.
  • Page 58 “ This is no ordinary menu... It’s really, um, quick!

  • Page 59: Chapter 3 - The Quick Menu

    Chapter 3 The Quick Menu Using the Quick Menu Settings Audio Options ® Dolby Digital Category Sort Pay Per View Find By Date & Time Favorites Caller ID & Messages Parental Controls...
  • Page 60 Using the Quick Menu Press MENU on your remote to easily access DIRECTV® features. Once the Quick Menu is displayed, use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a desired menu item, then press SELECT to access that item. Some menu items will display a submenu, others will take you directly to a new screen. To remove the Quick Menu at any time, press MENU again.
  • Page 61 Th e TV Type option is where you can set your TV’s aspect ratio and resolution. Access Card: Follow the onscreen directions to replace your access card. You will need your old and new access cards to complete this process. (Note: DIRECTV will provide new access cards and instructions when necessary.) Reset: From here you can restart the receiver, reset to factory defaults, or reset everything.

  • Page 62: Audio Options

    Favorites Check the current status of your Favorites list(s) by clicking here, and make changes if you like. See page 58 for more details. Parental Controls Check the current restrictions of your Parental Controls by clicking here, and make any adjustments. See page 60 for more details.

  • Page 63: Dolby Digital

    Dolby* Digital Th e recommended audio format for HDTV is Dolby® Digital. Your DIRECTV HD Receiver is capable of reproducing 5.1-encoded audio: fi ve discrete channels of What is 5.1 full-range digital audio, plus one channel of low-frequency (subwoofer) audio, for use by A/V receivers Audio? capable of decoding the 5.1-channel signal.

  • Page 64: Category Sort

    TV. Pay Per View Th is option enables you to check out DIRECTV Pay Per View listings by category. Th is option only appears in the Quick Menu over the Guide. While in the Guide, press MENU, then select Pay Per View. You will see three choices for sorting the listings.

  • Page 65: Find By

    Find By Would you like to locate a particular program, movie or sports event you want to see — even shows starring a favorite actor, or games with your favorite team? Find by off ers some easy ways to spot just what you want to watch.

  • Page 66: Date & Time

    Date & Time Th is option gives you a convenient way to jump several days ahead in the Guide, without having to scroll through pages of programs. Favorites Favorites allows you to set up special, customized Guide that shows only those channels you choose. So you can have easy access to the channels you like best, or perhaps a grouping of family channels just for the kids.

  • Page 67: Caller Id & Messages

    Caller ID & Messages Th is feature lets you receive important messages from DIRECTV about your service. Also, if you have Caller ID service*, you can also view phone calls you’ve received or turn call notifi cation on or off . Press MENU to display the Quick Menu, select Calls &...

  • Page 68: Parental Controls

    Parental Controls Parental Controls enables parents to place certain restrictions on just who’s watching what, and require a passcode to view restricted programming. Whether it’s for mature content or spending amounts, you’re always able to keep limitations where you want them for the whole family. Press MENU to display the Quick Menu, SELECT Parental Controls, then Edit Settings, and you’ll see the current status showing any restrictions.

  • Page 69: Channel Blocks

    Other Shows To block programming that has no rating — such as news and sports — select the Other tab. Channel Blocks You can block viewing of a certain channel or channels from this menu. SELECT Chan Blocks in the left menu, then scroll down the channel list to SELECT those you wish to block, or key in channel numbers for quicker access.
  • Page 70 Now, lock it Once you’ve set the restrictions you want, choose Lock Now from the left menu. You’ll be directed to create a passcode (which you’ll want to make easy enough to remember, but hard enough that the little ones won’t guess it!). Th is passcode will be your entry to unlocking and adjusting limitations in the future.
  • Page 71 Note: If you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver power off will relock the box. Making multiple entries aimed at guessing the passcode is discouraged by a time delay; each invalid passcode entered lengthens the delay for subsequent entry by one second. Don’t use To change your passcode at any time: obvious...
  • Page 72 “ Is there anything else you want to know? It’s probably here in the back...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 82 Product Information 83 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 85 FCC Customer Information 89 Index Other Info Troubleshooting Limited 90-Day Warranty...

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    4 Press the red RESET button behind the access card panel door on the front of the DIRECTV HD Receiver, then wait for program guide information to be acquired. 4 If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV HD Receiver for 15 seconds, then plug it in again.
  • Page 75 Wrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture 2. MODE switch Th e DIRECTV HD Receiver and most TVs and VCRs let you toggle between video sources. If you on your remote don’t see the signal you think you should be seeing, try using these buttons to toggle between the signals: 3.
  • Page 76 DIRECTV HD Receiver will not turn on 4 Check to make sure the power cord is plugged into the DIRECTV HD Receiver and the wall outlet. 4 Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.
  • Page 77 4 Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds, then turn on again. 4 Unplug DIRECTV HD Receiver for a few minutes, then plug back in. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
  • Page 78 DIRECTV HD Receiver to see if the channel banner appears. If it does not, check the Setup and Connections section for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver. 4 Press the TV INPUT key on the remote to make sure your TV input is set to the TV input your DIRECTV HD Receiver is connected to.
  • Page 79 4 Press LIST, then EXIT. 4 If neither of those work, restart your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. You can also press MENU, press SELECT on Settings, then SELECT Setup.

  • Page 80: Remote Control Problems

    Check that nothing is between the remote control and the remote sensor. Make sure the remote control is in DIRECTV mode. Slide the MODE switch on the remote to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV HD Receiver.

  • Page 81: Running The System Test

    Running the System Test Th e System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV HD Receiver. If you are experiencing 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.

  • Page 82: Factory Defaults

    Resolutions and Formats Th e tables on the next page show the formats and resolutions supported by the DIRECTV HD Receiver, the interaction with the FORMAT key, the outputs supported by the diff erent types of connections, and other, related...
  • Page 83 Display resolutions See Chapter 1 for a full description of screen resolutions, formats, and Native mode. Th e DIRECTV HD Receiver provides the display formats shown in the following table: and formats Selected Resolutions 480i, 480p 720p 1080i 480i, 480p,...
  • Page 84 “ Our warranty may be limited, but our enthusiasm for great TV is not.

  • Page 85: Who Is Covered

    (whichever is deemed necessary) if it becomes defective or inoperative. Th is 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 DIRECTV may, at its sole discretion, refund the price you paid for the product or the current retail price of the product.
  • Page 86 4 Product replacement because of misuse, accident, lightning damage, unauthorized repair, or other cause not within the control of DIRECTV. 4 Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION...

  • Page 87: Make Sure You Keep

    4 Any modifi cations or other changes to the product, including but not limited to software or hardware modifi cation 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 modifi cations, “hacks” or utilizing service access or “back doors”...
  • Page 88 Before Requesting Repair Service... Please check the troubleshooting section of this guide. Th is may save you a call 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-DIRECTV.
  • Page 89 WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT WILL DIRECTV BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT GREATER THAN THE RETAIL PRICE OF THE DIRECTV RECEIVER. DIRECTV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THE DIRECTV RECEIVER.

  • Page 90: Product 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. Th ese numbers are located on the product. (You may have noted some of this information on page 27 when you connected the cables to your receiver.) Model No.

  • Page 91: Directv Protection Plan

    4 Defective remote control replacements Get ALL THAT FOR JUST $5.99 a month for accounts with standard DIRECTV Receivers and only $7.99 a month for accounts with DIRECTV PLUS® DVR, DIRECTV DIRECTV Receiver with UltimateTV Service. Th is one low monthly fee covers every DIRECTV component and receiver on your account.

  • Page 92: Sign Up For The Directv Protection Plan Today

    Note *A fee of $49 for standard IRD equipment, $249 for DIRECTV DVR, DIRECTV PLUS DVR or Ultimate TV equipment, $400 for HD equipment, or $1,000 for DIRECTV HD DVR 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.

  • Page 93: Fcc Customer Information

    El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV 4 Trade Name: DIRECTV 4 Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver 4 Model Number: H20 Federal Communications Commission (FCC): Th is equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules. Th is 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.
  • Page 94 4 Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Receiver. 4 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the DIRECTV Receiver is connected. 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 95 Th e digits represented by ## are the REN without the decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). If this DIRECTV Receiver causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible.
  • Page 96 If trouble is experienced with this unit, for repair or warranty information, please contact DIRECTV Customer Care at 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.

  • Page 97: Index

    14, 19 Guided Setup 1, 26, 28, 29, 37, 73 Digital TV 4 GUIDE key 46 DIRECTV HD Receiver Problems DIRECTV mode 68, 72 HDMI 14, 19, 22, 24, 75 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN HDTV 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 29, 35 high defi...
  • Page 98 MENU key 17, 22, 28, 52, 56, 57, 62, 63, 71, 73 Messages 43, 51, 59 Mode switch remote control 73 Movie ratings 60 MUTE key 33, 41, 74 Notifi cation 59 Parental Controls 43, 51, 54, 60, 62, 63 channel blocks 43, 51, 54, 60, 62, ratings 43, 51, 54, 60, 62, 63 spending limits 43, 51, 54, 60,...
  • Page 99 Satellite Data Acquisition 67 Satellite Setup 73 screen format 34 SDTV 4, 7 Search 45, 57 Settings 28, 63, 73 Setup 1, 20, 28, 70, 71, 73 Showings 45 Spending limit 61 System Test 66, 73, 74 Temporarily unlock 62 Timer 69 To Do List 48, 49 Troubleshooting 65, 66...
  • Page 100 MENT 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 programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). Dolby and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 101: Icon Reference

    Icon Reference Arrow Icons Indicate that a show’s start or end time is earlier or later than is visible in the Guide program cell. LEFT and RIGHT arrows move the highlight in the indicated direction. Objects are scrollable above or below the visible window.

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