(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. This satellite receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Note you should use the Telephone line cord which is supplied with the machine. If you are...
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Notices Attention Telephone Line Interruption A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV functionality and DIRECTV subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV are toll free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use for approximately 30 seconds.
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Limited 90 Day Warranty DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV ® Receiver (Model Number: D10-200) 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 receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.
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• Trade Name: DIRECTV • Type of Equipment: DIRECTV ® Receiver • Model Number: D10-200 Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules. Your DIRECTV ® Receiver complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Protect your DIRECTV ® System with the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN. For a low 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 ®...
A B L E O F O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Getting started ........... 14 Box contents .
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CHAPTER 1 Getting started Chapter 1: Getting started This chapter tells you everything you need to know before you start setting up and using your DIRECTV ® Receiver. It includes information on: Box contents Front panel controls and lights Back of the DIRECTV ®...
CHAPTER 1 Getting started Back of the DIRECTV ® Receiver Œ ´ ˇ ¨ ˆ Ø ∏ ” Œ SATELLITE IN The RG-6 cable from the satellite dish connects to this jack. ´ LOW SPEED DATA Service only. (Not available to users) ˇ...
CHAPTER 1 Getting started Inserting the Access Card The next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver. (You will not be able to view DIRECTV ® programming unless the Access Card is properly inserted into the DIRECTV Receiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box.
CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Jacks and cables The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV Receiver. ® ANTENNA terminals (cable not included) Use OFF-AIR IN terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system using an RG-6 coaxial cable.
CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Connecting your DIRECTV ® Receiver Your DIRECTV Receiver supports a variety of connection possibilities to ensure that it is compatible with whatever type of TV, VCR, or A/V receiver you might have. This manual describes five different setup possibilities in detail. The one that is right for you depends on what type of A/V equipment you have in addition to your DIRECTV Receiver.
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CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Connection option B: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables If connection option B best matches your needs, follow these steps: Make sure your TV and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.
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CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Connection option C: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only If connection option C best matches your needs, follow these steps: Make sure your TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.
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CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Connection option D: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables If connection option D best matches your needs, follow these steps: Make sure your TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.
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CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Connection option E: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver If connection option E best matches your needs, follow these steps: Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged. Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.
CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first time ® You have completed the connection steps and are ready to start using your DIRECTV ® Receiver. The first step is to turn on the DIRECTV Turn on your TV and set it to display the signal from your DIRECTV the DIRECTV ®...
CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Checking the satellite signal strength The Signal Meter allows you to check the strength of the signal from the satellite to your satellite dish. This is useful while setting up your satellite dish, and while troubleshooting any reception problems you may encounter.
CHAPTER 2 Setting up and connecting Using Auto Detection to set the dish type To function properly, your DIRECTV Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish ® you are using. You can specify the dish type using the instructions on page 35, or you can follow the steps below to use the Auto Detection menu item to automatically set the dish type.
Upgrades Your digital satellite 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.
CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Chapter 3: Watching TV This chapter covers all of the things you can do with the Program Guides and other features that let you control the way you watch TV. Specifically, it contains information on: Remote control overview Changing channels Adjusting the volume Getting information on the TV program you are watching...
CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Changing channels All available channels from any of these sources will appear in the Guide, and can be tuned in using the CHAN …/† buttons and the 0 - 9 number buttons on your remote control. The Channel Banners that appear on the screen as you change channels (or when you press the INFO button) indicate the signal type for the program you are watching.
CHAPTER 3 Watching TV The Program Detail Screen If you want to see more information than is presented in either the Channel Banner or the Full Channel Banner, you can press the INFO button three times to display the Program Detail Screen.
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CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Using the Guide The Guide displays a Channel Banner and a channel list. It provides access to the complete set of Guide features including the ability to search for programs, schedule reminders and recordings, etc. Displaying and clearing the Guide To display or clear the Guide: To display the Guide, press the GUIDE button on your remote control.
CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Tuning to a channel with the Guide To tune to a program or channel listed in the Guide: Highlight the program or channel you want to watch. Press the SELECT button. The Guide disappears, and the channel you selected fills the screen. Searching for programs You can search the entire list of programs stored in your DIRECTV Receiver’s program guide to find exactly the program you wish to see.
CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Searching by Category When you search by category, you narrow down the list of programs by choosing from program categories and sub-categories. While viewing the Guide, press the ACTIVE button on your remote control. A search list appears, allowing you to choose a type of search.
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CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Ordering pay per view programs To order a pay per view program: Locate and highlight the program you wish to purchase in the Guide. You can purchase current programs (as long as the program is less than half over) or future programs. Press the INFO button on your remote control.
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CHAPTER 3 Watching TV Viewing your Future Purchase list To see a list of pay per view programs that you purchased but have not yet watched, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the Purchases menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Purchases menu appears. Highlight the Future Purchases menu item, then press the SELECT button.
CHAPTER 4 Program reminders Chapter 4: Program reminders This chapter tells you how to use your DIRECTV Receiver to set timers that can remind you when a program is about to begin. The sections of this chapter include: Scheduling program reminders Reviewing and modifying reminders Scheduling program reminders You can set to help you manage your TV viewing:...
CHAPTER 5 User profiles Chapter 5: User profiles This chapter tells you how to modify and select user profiles. Its contents include: User profiles basics Editing user profile names Editing channel lists Setting ratings limits Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucency Setting the current user profile...
CHAPTER 5 User profiles Editing channel lists You can edit channel lists to simplify your channel surfing by removing channels that you never watch from your channel list. Editing a channel list for a user profile has two effects : When that user profile is the active profile, it sets which channels are skipped as you change channels with the CHAN …...
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CHAPTER 5 User profiles Setting the ratings limits for TV programs To set the maximum viewable TV program rating for the TV programs, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control. Highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the SELECT button. The PROFILES menu appears. The FAMILY profile is highlighted.
CHAPTER 5 User profiles Highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Rating Limit menu appears. Movies is highlighted. Press the SELECT button to display the Movies screen. The Movies screen appears. Use the arrow and SELECT buttons on your remote control to select the ratings you wish to block your family from viewing.
CHAPTER 5 User profiles Setting a pay per view spending limit To limit the dollar amount that can be spent for each pay per view program, use the Spending Limit option in the FAMILY profile menu. Spending Limit sets in the Family profile apply any time the system is locked, regardless of which user profile is active.
CHAPTER 5 User profiles Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV ® System If you have set ratings limits, spending limits, or channel lists for your DIRECTV you need to lock the system to make those settings take effect. To later change those settings, you will need to unlock the system to access the controls for those settings.
CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Setting system preferences The Setup menu in your DIRECTV ® Receiver’s Menu system allows you to control many of the functions of the DIRECTV Receiver. The first set of items you can control are system ®...
CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Setting the Default Audio preference Programs broadcast with digital audio often provide a number of language choices. This preference setting tells your DIRECTV Receiver which language to use for digital ® audio broadcasts offering a choice of formats. To set the Default Audio preference, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on your remote control.
CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Identifying callers With Caller ID turned on, when a call is made to the phone line connected to your DIRECTV Receiver, a message ® appears on your TV screen telling you the number of the caller.
CHAPTER 6 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Highlight Time Zone menu item, then press the SELECT button. A list appears from which you can choose your local time zone. Highlight your Time Zone, then press the SELECT button. The list disappears, and the Time Zone menu item reflects your choice.
CHAPTER 7 Programming the remote control Chapter 7: Programming the remote control This chapter explains how to program your remote control so that you can use it to operate your TV, VCR, or other A/V equipment. Chapter sections include: Programming the remote control Operating a device with your programmed remote control Code lists Programming the remote control...
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CHAPTER 7 Programming the remote control Volume Lock If you programmed your remote to control your TV, then the VOL and MUTE key will automatically control the volume on your TV, regardless of the slide switch position. If you want the VOL/MUTE keys to control a different component, such as your stereo, you can. First, program AV1 or AV2 to work with your stereo or A/V equipment (see above instructions).
APPENDIX Troubleshooting and specifications Appendix: Troubleshooting and specifications Use the tips below to help solve any problems you have with the DIRECTV Troubleshooting I have no picture and no sound and Make sure your DIRECTV the POWER light does not light. working power outlet.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting and specifications Specifications Here are the technical specifications for the DIRECTV ® Power supply Input Voltage AC 120V, 60Hz (SMPS type) Power Consumption 24W max Physical Specification Size (W X H X D) 12.2 in.(W) X 2.24 in.(H) X 8.11 in.(D) (310mm x 56.8mm x 206mm) Weight (Net) 1.4 Kg...