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USER GUIDE
Model: L12

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  • Page 1 RECEIVER DIRECTV ® USER GUIDE Model: L12...
  • Page 2 Safety & Care Safety & Care Your DIRECTV Receiver has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety WARNING standards. You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for safe and optimal To reduce the risk of fire or electric use of the equipment.
  • Page 3 • CAUTION: The DIRECTV Receiver should not be used near water (for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp basement). Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not place vessels containing liquid on top of it.
  • Page 4 Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. IMPORTANT: Be sure not • Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DIRECTV Receiver. Also, do to place your DIRECTV Receiver near anything not stack the receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio power amplifier. WET or HOT! • Protect your components from power surges by connecting all the components before plugging any...
  • Page 5 Safety & Care • Always unplug the DIRECTV Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or disconnect any cables. • 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 qualified 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 6: Navigation Controls

    Note: Turning off receiver before TV may result in gray or black screen. RECEIVER & TV ON/OFF 4Choose it… by pressing SELECT while the item is Turns both your DIRECTV receiver and TV on/off at the same time. highlighted. Notes: Remote must be programmed for your TV to use this function.
  • Page 7 Jumps ahead to live TV after a pause. Hold down to jump forward to Returns to previously displayed screen. the end. MENU PLAY Displays the Quick menu when in DIRECTV mode or other menu for Plays current video. Press and hold for slow motion. another selected device. STOP INFORMATION In recorded TV, stops playback.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 – Getting Started Welcome ............................. 2 Making the Right Connections ....................3 Hardware Reference ........................4 Getting Familiar ......................... 7 Choose Your Setup ........................10 Guided Setup & Activation ...................... 18 Programming Your Remote Control ..................20 Chapter 2 –...
  • Page 11 Section Title Contents Chapter 3 – The Quick Menu Using the Quick Menu ......................32 Settings ............................. 32 Audio Options .......................... 34 Category Sort ..........................35 Pay Per View ..........................35 Find By ............................. 36 Date & Time ..........................37 Favorites ............................
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Welcome Making the Right Connections Hardware Reference Getting Familiar Choose Your Setup Guided Setup & Activation Programming Your Remote Control...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 - Getting Started

    30 premium movie channels, with all the convenience updates at of DIRECTV service. DIRECTV ® Pay Per View offers a handy choice in recent hit movies, plus DIRECTVLA.com. exciting live sports, concerts and specials. There’s exclusive sports subscriptions for every taste and team.

  • Page 15: Making The Right Connections

    Safety & Care Making the Right Connections When you are ready to connect your DIRECTV® 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 16: Hardware Reference

    This is your “dish” and related hardware, affixed to your roof or other surface, which picks up the broadcast signals from our satellites. DIRECTV Receiver (or Satellite Receiver) Your DIRECTV Receiver picks up the signal from your satellite dish antenna and translates it into viewable TV programming. Access Card Contains information about your DIRECTV®...
  • Page 17 Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide very good picture quality and stereo sound, and should be used if your TV does not have S-Video jacks. The 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) audio jack on the DIRECTV Receiver.
  • Page 18 The telephone line cord is required to connect your DIRECTV Receiver to a land-based telephone line if you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV programming. The phone line connection is used to periodically call DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11-type modulator jack (the most common type Phone of phone jack). Note: Do not connect your receiver to a digital PBX phone system — doing so may...

  • Page 19: Getting Familiar

    4 5 6 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. POWER – Turns your DIRECTV Receiver on or off. Your DIRECTV Receiver still tunes and receives messages when powered off. REMOTE SENSOR – The infrared sensor picks up commands from the remote control.
  • Page 20 1) SATELLITE IN – Use to connect the DIRECTV Receiver to the satellite dish antenna. 2) OUT TO TV – Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial cable (not included). This jack provides the most basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality.
  • Page 21 You can connect a second set of audio cables to another component, such as a VCR or stereo. 8) USB PORT – For future use. 9) PHONE – Connects the DIRECTV Receiver to a telephone wall jack. We require a land-based telephone connection to communicate periodically with your DIRECTV Receiver.

  • Page 22: Choose Your Setup

    TV and other equipment may not exactly match those illustrated. All A/V jacks and inputs Connecting Your DIRECTV Receiver to the Satellite Dish are color coded. Always Connect the RG-6 RF coaxial cable (not included) from your satellite dish to the jack labeled...
  • Page 23 Choose Your Setup Connecting Your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV or VCR Depending on the connections on the back of your TV or VCR, you have the following options: • S-Video & A/V Audio Connection (Best Quality) • A/V Connection (Better Quality) • RF Coaxial Connection (Good Quality) These connections are described on the following pages.
  • Page 24 Getting Started S-Video & A/V Audio Connection (Best Quality) Using the S-Video cable, connect one end to the S-VIDEO output jack on the DIRECTV Receiver and the other end to the S-Video input jack on the TV. Using the A/V cable, connect the white and red plugs from one end of the A/V cable to the AUDIO L (white) and R (red) jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.
  • Page 25 Choose Your Setup BEST QuALITY Television CONNECTION – S-Video & A/V Audio The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. DIRECTV Receiver ® GROUND PHONE JACK OUT TO OFF-AIR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AC IN...
  • Page 26 TV. Now, continue on page 16, “Connecting Your DIRECTV Receiver to Your Telephone Line.” 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. Choose Your Setup...
  • Page 27 Choose Your Setup VERY GOOD QuALITY CONNECTION – A/V Television The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. DIRECTV Receiver ® GROUND PHONE JACK OUT TO OFF-AIR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AC IN (SWM-1) SATELLITE IN...
  • Page 28 A/V cables, connect the audio L (white), R (red) and video (yellow) plugs from one end of the A/V cable to the AUDIO 1 L and R and VIDEO 1 jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver. Connect the other end of the A/V cable to Choose Your Setup the corresponding jacks on your VCR.
  • Page 29 Choose Your Setup GOOD QuALITY CONNECTION – RF Coaxial T elevisio n T elevision The back panels of your equipment may not look exactly like those illustrated. RF cable not included DIRECTV DIRECTV Receiver Receiver ® ® GROUND PHONE JACK OUT TO...

  • Page 30: Guided Setup & Activation

    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 31: Activate Your Directv Service

    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 T une to Channel 600 and be sure you’re picking up a satellite signal (DIRECTV channel).

  • Page 32: Programming Your Remote Control

    Getting Started Programming Your Remote Control Programming a TV Turn on the device. Slide mode switch to TV. 2. Search the 5 digit Remote Control Setup Codes list on page 59 of this manual for your TV and write down the 5 digit number that worked for your TV as a reference here: 3. Press and hold SELECT + MUTE for a few seconds until the LED blinks twice.
  • Page 33 Programming Your Remote Control Section Title Searching for your Remote Control Code. If your device does not respond to the remote after trying all remote control codes listed for your brand; or, if your brand is not listed, try searching for your remote control code. For example, to search for a TV code for your equipment: Slide the mode switch to AV1, AV2 or TV 2. Press and hold SELECT + MUTE for a few seconds until the LED blinks twice.
  • Page 34 Programming “TV INPUT” To set the remote control to choose another source for the signal (such as a DVD or VCR) follow these steps: Slide the mode switch to DIRECTV. 2. Press and hold SELECT + MUTE for a few seconds until the LED blinks twice. 3. Enter 960. The LED blinks twice. Resetting the Remote Control (for reference only) To reset all functions of the remote control to the factory defaults, follow these steps: Slide the mode switch to TV.

  • Page 35: Watching Tv

    Chapter 2 Watching TV The Guide Autotune Pay Per View...
  • Page 36 Welcome package) to get familiar with our channel numbers. With the MODE switch to the left (under the DIRECTV logo), press TV POWER ON. To access the channel of your choice, simply key in its numbers on your remote (the channel will appear in a few seconds, or press ENTER after the numbers and it will appear right away). You can also navigate...

  • Page 37: The Channel Banner

    5) Audio options – Two states: bright and dim. If displayed brightly, alternate audio options are available. 6) Messages – Two states: bright and dim. If displayed brightly, there are new DIRECTV messages in Caller ID & Messages. To see program details at any time press INFO on your remote (press 7) Parental Controls – Parental Controls lock status. Three states: Locked, unlocked and...

  • Page 38: The Guide

    What’s On The Guide Overview of the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide ® The Guide displays listings of current and upcoming programs for up to 3.5 days in advance. Find out what’s on (now or later), change the channel, find and purchase a pay per view movie or event, or search for a program you’re interested in.

  • Page 39: Getting Around In The Guide

    The Guide Getting Around in the Guide Press the GUIDE key on your remote, then choose how you want to filter the Guide. Select All Channels, or channels in a specific category. Moving through the Guide is simple: 4 Th e UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys move you through listings and time slots. Highlight a program or channel cell to view its description.

  • Page 40: Autotune

    Autotune is a great way to see your favorite programs on your schedule. You won’t miss your favorite series because it moved to a different day or time, or miss your team’s playoff game because you had to work late. Just set a program to autotune and your DIRECTV Receiver will tune to it automatically ®...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 Pay Per View. You’ll find them ®...

  • Page 43: Using The Quick Menu

    Chapter 3 Using the Quick Menu Settings Audio Options Category Sort Pay Per View Find By Date & Time Favorites Caller ID & Messages Parental Controls...
  • Page 44 The Quick Menu 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 45: Access Card

    The System Info option lets you view the current system information. The System Test option lets you run a test on the tuner, access card, receiver ID and phone line. Satellite This option is useful if your DIRECTV Receiver has lost signal strength, or you need to realign ®...
  • Page 46 The Quick Menu Favorites Check the current status of your Favorites list(s) by clicking here, and make changes if you like. See page 38 for more details. Parental Controls Check the current restrictions of your Parental Controls by clicking here, and make any adjustments.

  • Page 47: Audio Options

    Audio Options Audio Options Some programs have alternate audio available (such as other language tracks or Dolby Digital). This option only appears in the Quick Menu over Live TV when the current program has alternate audio. You can set the default so that whenever a program has alternate audio available, it automatically plays this audio, or you can change the alternate audio temporarily for the program you are watching. In either case, press MENU while in Live TV, then: To change the default audio, from the Quick Menu, select Settings, select Setup, then select Audio...

  • Page 48: Category Sort

    Press GUIDE to return to the regular Guide, or EXIT to return to live TV. Pay Per View This option enables you to check out DIRECTV Pay Per View listings by category. While in the Guide, press MENU, then select Pay Per View. You will see three choices for sorting the listings.

  • Page 49: Find By

    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 offers some easy ways to spot just what you want to watch. Press MENU, then select Find by. You can find a program by Title, Keyword or Channel. Your search will be quicker if you narrow your search by selecting subcategories; just follow the onscreen instructions.

  • Page 50: Date & Time

    The Quick Menu Date & Time This option gives you a convenient way to look 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 51: Caller Id & Messages

    Caller ID & Messages Caller ID & Messages This feature lets you get messages from DIRECTV. If you have Caller ID service*, you can also view phone calls you’ve received or turn call notification on or off. Press MENU to display the Quick Menu, select Caller ID & Msgs, then select Edit Settings. Select either Caller ID or Messages from the left menu, as desired.

  • Page 52: Parental Controls

    The Quick Menu DIRECTV Messages This feature lets you view a listing of current DIRECTV messages waiting for you. Simply highlight and select a message in the list to read, then you’ll have the choice to keep or delete it.
  • Page 53 Parental Controls Ratings Here you can set rating limits for Movies and TV: 1) SELECT Ratings. 2) Move to the right to SELECT the another tab. Note: You can use RED or GREEN to cycle tabs. Movies Highlight and select the Movies tab, then set the overall rating limit you wish to impose Brief descriptions of the ratings appear for your guidance. Other Shows For ratings limits and channel To block programming that has no rating — such as news and sports and shows with a rating of...

  • Page 54: Channel Blocks

    The Quick Menu Channel Blocks You can block viewing of a certain channel or channels from this menu. S ELECT 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. Use Block All or Allow All to save time if you wish to affect a large number of channels.

  • Page 55: Let Me In

    Parental Controls 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!).
  • Page 56 The Quick Menu 2) Various options for removing restrictions temporarily or permanently will appear. Select one and enter your password. Also note: If you have Parental Controls set and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver power off will relock the box. If anyone tries to unlock restrictions using an invalid passcode, there’s a time delay that’s added with each additional attempt to discourage them.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55 FCC Customer Information Remote Control Setup Codes 61 Index...
  • Page 58 4 P ress the red RESET button behind the access card panel door on the front of the DIRECTV Receiver, then wait for program guide information to be acquired. 4 If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV Receiver for 15 seconds, then plug it in again.

  • Page 59: Directv Receiver Or Tv Problems

    Wrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture The DIRECTV Receiver and most TVs and VCRs let you toggle between video sources. If you don’t see the signal you think you should be seeing, try using these buttons to toggle between the signals: 4 Press the TV/VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR’s front panel.
  • Page 60 DIRECTV Receiver will not turn on 4 C heck to make sure the power cord is plugged into the DIRECTV Receiver and the wall outlet. 4 C heck the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.
  • Page 61 4 Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds, then turn on again. 4 Unplug DIRECTV 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 62 DIRECTV 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 I f the DIRECTV Receiver is connected to the RF input of your TV, make sure that the TV channel matches the 3/4 RF switch on the back panel.
  • Page 63 SELECT Setup. Select the Reset item from the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions. My DIRECTV Receiver is “frozen” on a single frame of a TV picture. 4 If you are on a Pay Per View channel, watching the free portion of a program, the free portion may be completed.

  • Page 64: Remote Control Problems

    Problems with the remote control 4 Check that nothing is between the remote control and the remote sensor. 4 M ake sure the remote control is in DIRECTV mode. Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position so the remote will control the DIRECTV Receiver.

  • Page 65: Running The System Test

    Running the System Test The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV 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 66 6) If your system does not pass the system test, check any of these potential trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone connection and access card. 7) If you continue to have problems, call DIRECTV Customer Service. You should run a system test several times before concluding that there is a problem. Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings.
  • Page 67 Responsible Party: DIRECTV, Inc. 4 Trade Name: DIRECTV 4 Type of Equipment: DIRECTV Satellite Receiver 4 Model Number: L12 Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with both Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules. This 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 68 4 Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV Receiver. 4 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the DIRECTV Receiver is connected. 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 69 The 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. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
  • Page 70 If trouble is experienced with this unit, for repair or warranty information, please contact DIRECTV Customer Care. 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 71 Remote Contol Setup Codes Index Remote Control Setup Codes GOLDSTAR 10001, 10002, 10019, 10030, 10032, Admiral 10093, 10463 Aiwa 10701 10106, 10178, 10409, 11926, 21237 AOC 10003, 10019, 10030, 10052, 10137, Grundig 10037, 10070, 10195, 10535, 10672 Harley Davidson 10043, 10179, 11904, 20000 10185, 11365 Audinac 10180, 10391 Hewlett Packard 11088, 11089, 11101, 11494, 11502,...
  • Page 72 Other Information MGA 10019, 10030, 10150, 10155, 10178, SAMSUNG 10019, 10030, 10032, 10037, 10056, 20240 10060, 10178, 10264, 10329, 10408, Mitsubishi 10014, 10019, 10093, 10098, 10150, 10427, 10482, 10618, 10702, 10766, 10155, 10178, 10331, 10358, 10836, 10812, 10814, 11060, 11249, 11312, 10868, 11151, 11250, 11392, 11522, 11395, 11575, 11903, 11959, 20432, 11550, 11917, 20807...

  • Page 73: Index

    Index Index Date & Time 31 INFO 25, 27, 30, 50 Access card 7, 8, 19, 53, 54 DIRECTV mode 48, 52 INFO button 27, 50 ARROW keys 7 DIRECTV Receiver Problems 47 Interactive Controls vi Audio options 25, 35...
  • Page 74 Other Information 37, 41, 45, 51, 57 Remote control 7, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, Program details 25 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 30, 32, 38, Notification 39 Program guide 19, 46, 47, 57 42, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53 date &...
  • Page 75 Index Satellite Data Acquisition 19, 47 Unlock a particular program 43 Satellite Setup 53 User profile Scheduler 33 spending limit 2 Search 26, 37 viewing hours 2 Settings 18, 44, 54 Setup 1, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 50, 51, 53, 54 Setup Codes (Remote Control) 59, 60 Showings 26...
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  • Page 82 DIRECTV programming sold separately. ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL AND REQUIRES VALID SERVICE ADDRESS, IDENTIFICATION CARD AND/OR MAJOR CREDIT CARD. DEPOSIT OR PREPAY- MENT MAY BE REQUIRED. Programming subject to change. 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 program- ming today by calling DIRECTV. ©2006 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo and ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc.

  • Page 83: Icon Reference

    Icon Reference Other Icons Arrow Icons Denotes one or more alternate audio tracks available Indicate that a show’s start or end time is earlier or for a program. later than is visible in the Guide program cell. Denotes that no alternate audio tracks available. LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the remote offer special functionality.
  • Page 84 TOCOM 16855980 Printed in USA...

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