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DIRECTV Pre-Loaded User Guide As a resident in a DIRECTV Pre -Loaded property, If you haven’t done so already, you may also your unit is already set up to receive the best in reference the DIRECTV Tips & Tricks booklet you television programming—there’s no need for a received from your property manager for additional technician to visit your apartment or condo.
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Step 1: Locate Your Equipment Your unit comes fully equipped with DIRECTV Note: Additional equipment, including remotes, can be ® Receivers. The best thing about residing in a DIRECTV requested from property management. Pre-Loaded property is that you control your options. Please note that all accounts require that the primary receiver You should already have up to four* receivers in your be activated in order to activate your account.
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Step 2: Connecting a Genie Receiver to an HDTV ® Option 1: Using an HDMI Cable Genies are considered the primary receiver and should be connected This option supports HD video and Dolby Digital audio. ® to your main (primary) television. Genies must be connected fi rst and can operate without connecting Locate the HDMI port on the back of the Genie...
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Option 2: Using RCA (Component) Cables This option supports HD video and audio. You will need two separate RCA cables. Locate the RCA (Component) ports on the back of the Genie ® Do not plug the power cord into an outlet until you’ve completed the other steps.
Step 3: Initial Setup Once you have turned on the Genie and TV, you ® IMPORTANT: should see the DISPLAY LANGUAGES screen. Follow If DIRECTV programming displays on your TV instead the prompts on the screen to complete the initial setup. ®...
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Step 4: Connecting a Genie Mini to an HDTV ® Option 2: Using RCA (Component) Cables Option 1: Using an HDMI Cable This option supports HD video and audio. You will need This option supports HD video and Dolby Digital audio. ®...
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Step 4: Continued Troubleshooting Genie Mini ® Follow the guided setup screens on the TV(s) connected If, after checking the cables, the Genie Mini notifi cation ® to the Genie Mini(s). Take note of the Receiver ID for LED is still not green, you may have to add the Genie ®...
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Step 5: Activate Your DIRECTV Service Complete Genie Setup ® ® With the DIRECTV® Pre-Loaded system, you can After you have activated your DIRECTV service ® choose from a variety of digital programming. with your Authorized Dealer, a download screen will DIRECTV Pre-Loaded properties include a base appear and the Genie will complete its download.
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Step 6: Program Your Remote(s) You can program your Genie Remote to control the ® following: • • Audio devices (sound bar, surround sound, etc.) IMPORTANT: Before you proceed with the steps below, please make sure your Genie remote is in RF MODE. To do this, press ®...
Step 7: Check Your Settings You may need to check the settings on your receiver to ensure you’re getting the most from your DIRECTV ® programming and are able to view all the channels available to you. To do this, follow these easy steps: Press MENU on the remote.
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Moving? Make sure you leave your equipment in your apartment or condo when you leave—it’s an in-unit appliance. Contact your dedicated DIRECTV Authorized Dealer for more information. Take your DIRECTV service with you. You can set up DIRECTV at your new ®...
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