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DirecTV Cinema Connection Kit User Manual

DirecTV Cinema Connection Kit User Manual

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Connection Kit Product Information .......................................................................................................................................2
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Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................................3
Product Overview .....................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Package Contents ....................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Connection ................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
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Whole-Home DVR Service Compatible with Connected Home Adapter Connection
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Completing Wireless Protected Setup..................................................................................................................................................................21
Manual Wireless Setup ..........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ..........................................................................................................................39
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit Product Information ............................2 ™ Important Safety Instructions ....................................3 Product Overview ........................................5 Package Contents ........................................6 Connection ..........................................7 Determine Your Connection Type ..................................Direct Ethernet Connection ....................................DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR Service Compatible Connection ........................... ®...

  • Page 2: Directv Cinema ™ Connection Kit Product Information

    These numbers are typically on the rear panel of your device. Model No. Serial No. Dealer/Address/Phone The DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit is compatible with receiver models R22, HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24. Additional models ™ may be added in the future. Please visit directv.com/getconnected for up-to-date listings.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Your DIRECTV device 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: This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting of a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
  • Page 4 • Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DIRECTV device. Also, do not stack the device on top of a “hot component” expose this product to rain or such as an audio power amplifier.

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    DCCK device to enable the DIRECTV CINEMAplus service and other DIRECTV broadband services. ™ This User’s Manual will take you through the setup process to connect the DCCK device to your DIRECTV Receiver. Diagram of a Typical Installation OFFICE...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package contents DIRECTV CINEMA Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Coaxial Cable ™ Connection Kit Device...

  • Page 7: Connection

    Before you begin the installation of the DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit (DCCK), make sure your DIRECTV Receiver ™ ® and TV are powered on. Also, make sure you can connect to the Internet through your wireless router and computer.
  • Page 8 NOTE 3: During WPS configuration, the DCCK device should be powered on, but not connected to the DIRECTV Receiver. ® C. On your router, press the WPS button and wait until the WPS lED begins to flash. The WPS button may look Press WPS Button on Router like one of the icons to the right.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT: There are three different options for connecting your DCCK device to your receiver, depending on the DIRECTV installation in your home. To properly install your DCCK device, carefully follow the steps in the “Determine Your Connection Type” section (see page 10).

  • Page 10: Determine Your Connection Type

    This section will guide you through a simplified process to determine which DCCK connection type will work with your DIRECTV installation. A. To determine your DIRECTV installation type, turn on the HD DVR Receiver that you will be connecting. Next, press the DASH key (lower left key) on your DIRECTV Remote Control and note the information displayed on your TV.
  • Page 11 CHECK baCK OF RECEIvER CONNECTION No check needed Proceed to the “Direct Ethernet Connection” section on page 13. Connected Home Adapter attached to receiver Proceed to the “DIRECTV Whole-Home ® DVR Service Compatible with Connected Home Adapter Connection” section on page 18.
  • Page 12 ® Go to System Setup to find your model type. To do this, using your DIRECTV Remote Control, press “MENU”, select “Parental, Fav’s & Setup”, then “System Setup”. Note the name next to the text “Receiver:” on the right side of the screen.

  • Page 13: Direct Ethernet Connection

    A. Connect one end of the enclosed B. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port port on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver. (If your DIRECTV ® of the DCCK device.
  • Page 14 direct ethernet connection C. The POWER and Activity lEDs on the DCCK device should D. If you used WPS to automatically set up your wireless connection, light up. Wait for the POWER lED to stop flashing. go to the “Completing Wireless Protected Setup” section on page 21. Otherwise, if you cannot use WPS or are unsure if you have WPS, go to the “Manual Wireless Setup”...

  • Page 15: Directv ® Whole-Home Dvr Service Compatible Connection

    ® This section describes how to connect your DCCK device if you have a DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service compatible installation. In this installation, you will be using the enclosed coaxial cable. The Ethernet cable included with your DCCK will not be used.
  • Page 16 ® C. Using the enclosed coaxial cable, connect D. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable one end to the coaxial connector on your to the coaxial connector labeled “SATEllITE IN 1” DCCK device labeled “SAT Rcvr”.

  • Page 17: Directv

    ® E. The POWER, Activity and Coax Network lEDs on the DCCK device F. If you used WPS to automatically set up your wireless should light up. Wait for the POWER lED to stop flashing.
  • Page 18 This section describes how to connect your DCCK device if your installation uses one or more Connected Home Adapter units. In this installation, you will use the enclosed coaxial cable. The Ethernet cable included with your DCCK will not be used, but the existing Ethernet cable between your DIRECTV Receiver and the Connected Home Adapter must remain connected.
  • Page 19 ® comPatible with connected home adaPter connection C. Using the enclosed coaxial cable, connect one end to the D. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the coaxial connector coaxial connector on your DCCK device labeled “SAT Rcvr”.
  • Page 20 ® comPatible with connected home adaPter connection E. The POWER, Activity and Coax Network lEDs on the DCCK device F. If you used WPS to automatically set up your wireless should light up. Wait for the POWER lED to stop flashing.

  • Page 21: Completing Wireless Protected Setup

    Protected setuP IMPORTANT: If you did not use WPS to configure the DCCK device, proceed to the “Manual Wireless Setup” section on page 23. NOTE 4: The DCCK device should be powered on and connected to the DIRECTV Receiver. ®...
  • Page 22 ™ Please allow up to 48 hours for all of the DIRECTV CINEMAplus content to be downloaded onto your DIRECTV Receiver. You now have access to thousands of additional titles that you can watch on your schedule. To begin your DIRECTV CINEMAplus experience, go to Channel 1000.

  • Page 23: Manual Wireless Setup

    Select “Set up Now” Troubleshooting Tip: If you still do not see the Wireless Adapter Found screen, then press the “MENU” button on your DIRECTV Remote Control. Select “Parental, Fav’s & Setup”, then “System Setup”, then “Network Setup”. Then select “Repeat Network Setup”...
  • Page 24 B. The TV displays a list of wireless networks. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys on your DIRECTV Remote Control to highlight your wireless network and press ® “SELECT” to display a blue dot next to your network. Then select “Continue”...
  • Page 25 (This security key was created when you set up your wireless router. Refer to your router’s documentation for more information.) Enter Wireless Network Name (SSID) NOTE 5: Use the number keypad on your DIRECTV Remote Control to enter your hidden network name (SSID) or ®...
  • Page 26 C. If your network does not use wireless security, proceed to Step E. If your network uses wireless security, use the number keypad on your DIRECTV Remote Control to enter the security key. Refer ® to Note 5 on the previous page for help. Then select “Continue”.
  • Page 27 Receiver to the Internet, ® select “Connect Now”. Select “Connect Now” F. The DIRECTV Receiver is now connected to the Internet. To proceed, select “Continue”. If you receive an error on this screen, press the LEFT ARROW key on the DIRECTV Remote Control then select ®...
  • Page 28 ™ Please allow up to 48 hours for all of the DIRECTV CINEMAplus content to be downloaded onto your DIRECTV Receiver. You now have access to thousands of additional titles that you can watch on your schedule. To begin your DIRECTV CINEMAplus experience, go to Channel 1000.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    LEDs for Successful Installation If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit (DCCK) installation, please consult the Expected LED Configuration table below to verify the expected state for each lED after a successful installation. Identify your connection type (top of the table) and ensure the status of each lED on your device matches those below the corresponding connection type.
  • Page 30 troubleshooting LED Definitions The LED Status Definitions table below provides detailed information about the possible status or meaning of each lED. LED Status Definitions LED LabEL POSSIbLE STaTuS DEFINITION TROubLESHOOTINg HINTS POWER Solid Green Power is on, device is booted Solid green is normal.
  • Page 31 troubleshooting LED Status Definitions (Continued) LED LabEL POSSIbLE STaTuS DEFINITION TROubLESHOOTINg HINTS WlAN Solid Green Wireless link is good Solid green is normal. Flashing Yellow Wireless link is poor Move the DCCK device closer to your router and/or remove obstructions. Flashing Green WPS is connecting to your router Wait for two minutes.
  • Page 32 Activity Solid Green Network is established Solid green is normal. Note: If network traffic is expected, e.g. you have a DIRECTV CINEMAplus download in progress, ensure ™ your home network is connected to the Internet. Flashing Green Indicates active network traffic Flashing green is normal.
  • Page 33 troubleshooting LED Status Definitions (Continued) LED LabEL POSSIbLE STaTuS DEFINITION TROubLESHOOTINg HINTS Coax Network Solid Green Coaxial networking is good Solid green is normal. Solid Yellow Check the coaxial cable connections at the DCCK Coaxial networking is marginal and Receiver and tighten cables if necessary. No coaxial network Off is normal if you set up your DCCK device using the Direct Ethernet Connection method.
  • Page 34 Remote Control to display ® the model information. To do this, press the “MENU” button on your DIRECTV Remote Control and select “Parental, Fav’s & Setup”, then “System Setup” and refer to the “Receiver:” section on the right side of the screen.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    DIRECTV. If DIRECTV cannot reasonably repair or replace the DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit then DIRECTV may, at its sole discretion, refund the price you paid for the product or the current retail price of the product.
  • Page 36 Any modifications or other changes to the product, including but not limited to software or hardware modification 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 modifications, “hacks”...
  • Page 37 REPAIR OR REPlACEMENT AS PROVIDED IN THIS lIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXClUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS lIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT WIll DIRECTV BE lIABlE FOR ANY AMOUNT GREATER THAN THE RETAIl PRICE OF THE DIRECTV CINEMA CONNECTION KIT. DIRECTV SHAll NOT BE lIABlE FOR ANY INCIDENTAl OR CONSEQUENTIAl DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPlIED...
  • Page 38 SOME STATES DO NOT AllOW lIMITATIONS ON WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE lIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPlY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC lEGAl RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. DIRECTV, Inc. 2230 E. Imperial Hwy...

  • Page 39: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    federal communication commission interference statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 40 federal communication commission interference statement 1 This product will be used for indoor operations. 2 The band from 5600-5650MHz will be disabled by the software during the manufacturing and which cannot be changed by the end-user. 3 This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E Section 15.407.

  • Page 41: Terms And Conditions

    DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit may be made directly available to you by the providers thereof. The source code to certain software subject to the GNU GPl and other open source licenses that is used in connection with the DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit is made available to you by DIRECTV following the written request to DIRECTV.
  • Page 42 C. Ownership of Software and Reservation of Rights The Software is licensed, not sold, to you for use only under the terms of this license agreement, DIRECTV is NOT transferring title or any ownership rights in the Software to you and DIRECTV and its suppliers reserve all rights not expressly granted to you. Except as stated above, this license agreement does not grant to you any intellectual property rights in the Software.
  • Page 43 Certain additional terms and information for the Software and certain third party software (including the text of licenses applicable to any free, open source and other similar software that may be included in the Software) may be found in the DIRECTV website located at directv.com, and the GNU website located at www.gnu.org.
  • Page 44 DIRECTV services not available outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is available separately and independently of DIRECTV equipment. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV equipment. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). ©2010 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV, DIRECTV Plus, DIRECTV CINEMA and the Cyclone Design logo are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. 31513-1...

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