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Safety Instructions - Read Before Operating Equipment Import ant Safety Instructions: 1 - Read these instructions. 2 - Keep these instructions. 3 - Heed all warnings. 4 - Follow all instructions. 5 - Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 - Clean only with dry cloth.
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Safety Instructions (cont’d), General Information This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.The anticopy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER Article 820-40 of the NEC (National Electrical Code) provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point cable entry as practical.
VCR/DVD recorder...12 Remote Control Use...13-16 Setup Wizard ...17 Watching TV...18 Enhanced User Features Favorite Channels ...19 Program Guide DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE ...20-21 Reminders ...21 PPV (Pay Per View)...21 Guide Menu ...22-23 Contents Main Menu Using the Main Menu ...24 Preferences ...25...
Package Contents ® DIRECTV Receiver Infrared (IR) Universal Remote Control with two AA Batteries User Guide Power Supply Cord RJ-11 Telephone Cord Access Card S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO RCA Type Audio/Video S-Video Connecting Cable Connecting Cable...
Power indicator Lights when the DIRECTV Receiver is on. POWER button Turns the DIRECTV ® Receiver on or puts it in Standby. Guide button Displays Program Guide. MENU button Displays the Main Menu. Sat In (*) Connect the coaxial cable from the Satellite Dish antenna here.
The access card provided with your system includes information about your purchase authorization and other data.To watch channels, your viewing access card needs to be inserted in the access card slot on the front of your DIRECTV Receiver. The access card needs to be inserted during system setup and generally does not need to be removed.
Receiver must be continuously connected to a land-based phone line. 4 - Connect one end of the AC power cord (supplied) to the Receiver's AC IN plug. 5 - Do not plug your DIRECTV Receiver to the mains power outlet until all connections are done. Connections...
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TV.Turn the TV on and select channel 3 or 4, whichever is not used or least used in your area. Set the CHANNEL switch on the back of the Receiver to the same channel. Note : If only one plug is connected on either left or right mono audio output will be delivered by your DIRECTV Connections (cont’d) receiver ®...
Unplug all equipment from the AC outlet before making connections. There are several options for connecting the audio outputs of your DIRECTV® Receiver, depending on the type of equipment you want to connect. The following chart summarizes your additional options for audio connections. Refer to the illustra- tion and steps below to connect.
To record satellite programming, connect the VIDEO OUT 1 and AUDIO LEFT and RIGHT OUT 1 on the rear of the DIRECTV Receiver to the corresponding video and audio inputs on the VCR. These outputs always output satellite programming. Alternatively, you can connect OUT TO TV RF output to the RF input on the VCR.
Preparing Your Remote Control Battery Installation 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert the two batteries (type/AA) supplied. 2. Position them in the battery com- partment, as shown in the diagram. 3. Replace the cover. Satellite Functions Remote Control...
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Programming Your Remote Control TV Setup (TV Power,VOL and MUTE) You can program the DIRECTV remote control to operate your TV power, volume and mute. 1) Move the slide switch near the top of the remote to TV. 2) Point the remote away from your DIRECTV Receiver. Press and hold MUTE and SELECT until the light near the slide switch on the remote flashes twice (about 5 seconds).
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TV Functions Once programmed (refer to page 14), your DIRECTV sure to press the TV button before operating your TV. Move to position TV to put the remote control in TV mode. LED will blink when other buttons are pressed while in TV mode.
® Receiver has been connected to your compo- nents, it is time to turn the DIRECTV Receiver on. 1. Press the PWR button on the remote control. 2. Use the 89 buttons to select your preferred language of the on screen menus and guide and press SELECT.
The Info Banner shows information on the currently tuned program such as the rating, title, start and end time, program description, and channel number. It also displays the current time and date and indicates if any special features are currently enabled, such as Favorite Channels (page 19).
Enhanced User Features (cont’d) Favorite Channels Favorite Channels is an easy way to customize the listing of channels. Once Favorites is configured, the Favorites icon displays in the banner and programs displayed in the Program Guide are only those in the selected list. When using the CH+ and CH- buttons, you are limited to channels in the Favorites list;...
DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE The DIRECTV ADVANCED PROGRAM GUIDE offers complete TV listings for up to 3 1/2 days plus access to much more.The Guide lists programs according to their time slot and channel.With it, you can tune to a program, be notified when a program is about to start, order pay per view programs, search through listings by the type of program you’re looking for, and set reminders...
1. Highlight the program in the Guide and press SELECT. 2. Select "Buy" and press SELECT. The price will display on the button. If you have locked your DIRECTV Receiver and the rating or spending limit is exceeded, you must enter your access code to temporarily unlock the receiver (refer to page 27) before you can purchase it.
Guide Menu The bottom of the Guide screen (refer to page 20) contains three buttons that can be accessed by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control when the Guide is already displayed. Use the buttons to highlight a button and press SELECT to view its list of options.
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Guide Menu: Search: Category A category search allows you to choose from a predefined list of categories and subcategories. The has subcategories. 1. Use the buttons to highlight a category or the to view a list of subcategories. 2. Press SELECT to select one category or subcategory to search. Guide Menu: Search:Title/Actor/Director To search for a specific title, actor or director: ;:,9...
Main Menu Using the Main Menu ® The Main Menu lets you customize the features of your DIRECTV Receiver. To access the Main Menu from the Guide or TV: Press the MENU button on the remote control. To exit the menu: Press the MENU button or EXIT.
Main Menu: Preferences The Preferences option in the Main Menu lets you change the “Preferred Language”, screen format, or banner duration, set or edit the favorite channels list, and set the remote control ID.To change your preferences, select “Preferences” in the Main Menu and press SELECT.
Preferences: Banner Duration Banner durations define how long the banner remains on the screen after you press INFO. Options are 5 or 10 seconds. The default value is 10 seconds. To select the banner duration: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to select “Preferences”...
Once any Parental Control setting has been configured, the DIRECTV Receiver must be locked in order for those changes to take effect.Your DIRECTV Receiver can be locked or unlocked. When it is locked, the system will prompt you to enter the password whenever you want to change settings in the following menus: “Channel Locks”, ”Set Rating...
Parental Controls: Set Spending Limit You can set a per purchase spending limit on pay per view pro- grams. It is not a cumulative limit. You must lock the DIRECTV Receiver to enforce this setting (refer to page 27). To set the Spending Limit: 1.
Main Menu: Setup Use this menu to run through the setup process (professional installation is highly recommended). Configure each setting within “Enter ZIP Code” and “Dish Configuration.” Use “Point Dish” and “System Test” to confirm your setup. To view Setup options: 1.
Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifi- cations will occur automatically, usually at times when the DIRECTV Receiver is not likely to be in use. If your DIRECTV Receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, reception may be interrupted for a minute or two. Reception should return to normal after the modification is complete.Your DIRECTV Receiver must be plugged in to receive an upgrade.
Main Menu: Messages When you receive a new message, the New Incoming Messages icon appears in the banner. You can view and delete messages. Each message includes the date and time it was sent. When new messages are received, the oldest message is automatically deleted if the maximum amount of mes- sages (30) is exceeded.The banner on the Message screen indicates how many messages you have.
General help is available by highlighting the "HELP" button in the Guide menu and pressing SELECT. No picture / poor 1. Press the POWER button on the front panel of the DIRECTV® Receiver if the power indica- picture tor LED is not on.
• A product used for commercial or institutional purposes. • DIRECTV makes no warranty that the access connection will be a local (not long distance) phone call. • The continued provisioning of any of the programming and other serv-...
DIRECTV.com. (Note: Annual payment option no longer available.) *A fee of $49 for standard IRD equipment, $249 for DIRECTV DVR or Ultimate TV equipment, or $400 for HD equipment will be charged to your DIRECTV bill if the defective equipment that we are replacing for you is not returned within 30 calendar days. The plan will provide a return box for the defective equipment and even pick up the shipping costs.You'll receive replacement equipment in about 72 hours.