Initial Setup - DirecTV GENIE User Manual

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Step 3:

Initial Setup

Once you have turned on the Genie® and TV, you
should see the DISPLAY LANGUAGES screen. Follow
the prompts on the screen to complete the initial setup.
Note: The following steps refl ect the general setup process.
During initial setup, the actual screen that displays on your
TV may be di erent or the setup process may skip screens.
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Screen One: This is the DISPLAY LANGUAGES screen.
Using the arrow keys on the remote control, move to the
language you prefer and press SELECT.
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Screen Two: This is the SATELLITE DISH SETUP screen.
If all of the cables have been connected properly, then
satellite information should be displayed. If given the
option to enter an Order ID, please do not enter an
Order ID. Using the arrow keys on the remote control,
select CONTINUE.
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Screen Three: This is the ACTIVATION screen. You should
see both the Receiver ID number and the Access card
number displayed on the screen. Do not call the 1-800
number displayed on the screen. Contact your DIRECTV
Authorized Dealer to ensure you are set up with the
correct base programming package for your property.
Once the ACTIVATION screen displays on the TV, you
can connect one or more Genie® Mini clients to other
TVs in your unit (if available).
IMPORTANT:
If DIRECTV® programming displays on your TV instead
of a setup screen (that is, if you are able to view
channels), contact your DIRECTV Authorized Dealer
immediately. The receiver is still active on another
DIRECTV account and will need to be deactivated.
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DO NOT ENTER
Order ID:
AN ORDER ID.
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Step 4:
Connecting a Genie® Mini to an HDTV
Option 1: Using an HDMI Cable
This option supports HD video and Dolby® Digital audio.
Ensure that one end of the coax cable is securely
connected to the Genie® Mini and the other end is
securely connected to the coax wall jack.
Connect the AC power cable to the Genie® Mini.
Do not plug the power cord into an outlet
until you've completed the other steps.
You will plug your Genie® Mini in once you have
powered on your Genie® and it is displaying the
correct information. This process is outlined in
Step 4.
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Locate the HDMI port on the back of
the Genie® Mini.
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Plug one end of the cable into
the HDMI port on the back of
your Genie® Mini.
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Plug the other end of the cable
into the HDMI port on the back
of your TV.
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