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    USER GUIDE DIRECTV® HD RECEIVERS
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    our environment. However, ENERGY STAR labeled HD DVR set-top boxes qualify for ENERGY STAR only when configured with the DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR service. All other ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes, when used in conjunction with a DIRECTV subscription, meet ENERGY STAR criteria without requiring
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    of TV programming, satellite music and a great selection of the biggest box office movies from DIRECTV CINEMA™. We'll take you step by step through everything from pushing the POWER button to searching for and finding your favorite programs. This user guide applies to the DIRECTV® HD Receiver
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE Welcome to the DIRECTV Family 3 Safety & Care 6 Product Information 8 CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 10 CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 14 Channel Banner & TV Options 20 The DIRECTV Menu 23 Caller
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    FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS 77 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Setup and Activation 88 Appendix 2: Connections to TV and Equipment 89 Appendix 3: Receivers Front and Back Panels 95 Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD Receiver 99 Appendix 5: About High-Definition 106 Index 110 Icon Reference 114 5
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE SAFETY & CARE Your DIRECTV® Receiver openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power
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    Always unplug the DIRECTV® Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or disconnect any cables. • The only way to disconnect the DIRECTV® Receiver from the power supply is to remove the power cord. The DIRECTV® Receiver unit must therefore be installed next to the power point which must be
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE PRODUCT INFORMATION Keep your receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of acquisition. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. *These numbers are typically located
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    CHAPTER 1 - USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CHAPTER 1: USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Your Remote Control 10 Turning Your Equipment On and Off 10 Navigation and Destination Buttons 11 Shortcut Buttons 11 9
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    one press, it means the batteries (size AA) are getting low and need to be replaced. These two buttons turn your TV and DIRECTV® Receiver on or off together. If your DIRECTV® System was installed professionally, your remote has already been programmed to operate your TV. If you need to reprogram the
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    CONTROL The buttons in the middle of the remote are navigation and destination keys. Press the GUIDE button to go to the program guide screen. Press the ACTIVE button to go to the DIRECTV Interactive™ services channel. The LIST button takes you to the To Do List. Press EXIT to get out of any menu
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    12 DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE
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    & PROGRAM INFO Program Guide 14 Program Info 14 Local Channels 14 HD and SD Channels 15 Unsubscribed Channels 15 3D Channels 15 DIRECTV CINEMA 16 Pay Per View Events 16 Interactive Channels 17 Mini Guide 18 Filtering the Guide 18 Guide Options 19 Channel Banner & TV Options 20 Messages
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE To see what's showing, press the GUIDE button to display the onscreen program guide. The guide holds 7 days of programming for HD receivers. You can navigate in the guide watch or record the program, view a list of other showings or episodes, and more.
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    by category". Select "3D" and a list of 3D programs will display. Note that if you do not have 3D-capable hardware, you will not be able to tune to 3D channels. NOTE: There is no separate 3D fee, but DIRECTV 3D programming is broadcast in HD and requires HD Access, HD receiver (HR21, H21 or later
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    , highlight the title and press INFO on your remote. Select the Buy option and follow the onscreen instructions. As long as your receiver is connected to a land-based phone line or the Internet, you can use your remote to order. Otherwise, order at directv.com. If you order a movie in advance, you
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    screen. Move the yellow highlight box around using the direction arrows on your remote to hear the audio associated with each channel. If you want to see one of the channels full-screen, move the yellow highlight box over it and press SELECT. PROGRAM GUIDE 17 CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE PROGRAM GUIDE MINI GUIDE If you are watching a show and want a quick look at what's on next, press the BLUE button to display a one-line mini program guide. You can use it for the current channel or you can type in a new channel number to see what's on there. Look
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    your sort criterion. Jump to a Date & Time: Select "Jump to a date & time" to quickly go to a future date and time in the guide. Change Favorites List: By default, your program guide displays all channels offered by DIRECTV, some of which may not be in your programming package. "Change favorites
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS When you find a current show in the guide you want to watch, press SELECT and the receiver changes to that channel. The channel banner briefly displays at the top of the screen with program title, channel number, date, time and other
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    list, the receiver will tune to that channel. This is an easy way to toggle among the channels you watch most often. FAVORITE CHANNELS Select "Favorites" to update the program guide channel from that list. CLOSED CAPTIONING Select the "CC" option, then select either "DIRECTV Subtitles" or "Closed
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE CHANNEL BANNER & TV OPTIONS AUDIO/VIDEO OPTIONS Select "Audio/Video" to also select a language from options listed. Not all programs have alternate languages. PARENTAL CONTROLS Select "Parental" to quickly lock or unlock your receiver. You can also customize your
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    term using the onscreen keypad, or use the numbers on your remote to "triple tap" the words. There's no need to enter programs within the 7-day program guide. Select "Keywords" to find all shows with a specific word in its title or list. THE DIRECTV MENU 23 CHAPTER 2 - CHANNELS & PROGRAM INFO
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE THE DIRECTV MENU RECORDINGS The "Recordings" option only displays if you subscribe to DIRECTV's Whole-Home DVR service and your HD Receiver is connected to your home network. Learn more in Chapter 3, "Extras & Special Features:DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR Service." EXTRAS
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    & SPECIAL FEATURES CHAPTER 3: EXTRAS & SPECIAL FEATURES Extras 26 Messages 26 Manage Autotunes 26 DIRECTV Active Channel 28 GSN Game Lounge 29 Caller ID 29 Music & Photos 30 Special Features 32 GameSearch 32 Quicktue 32 ScoreGuide 33 TV Apps 33 DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR Service 34 25
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE EXTRAS Press MENU on your remote and select "Extras" to access these great features: MESSAGES Press MENU, select "Extras" and then "Messages" to see your messages from DIRECTV. DIRECTV sends you messages about important news items or special promotions. We also
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    Manage Autotunes" to access the following options: To Do List "To Do List" contains all of the autotunes your receiver is set to make in the future. The icons you want to cancel and press the RED button on the remote. History Provides status information for every autotune scheduled, whether they
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    on your remote. The DIRECTV Active™ Channel provides a variety of interactive services, including daily and extended weather forecasts, daily horoscopes, lottery results, the GSN Game Lounge, and a quick list of the most popular shows on DIRECTV at any given time. For local weather on demand, press
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    service contains memory and skill games that you can play onscreen using only your remote. TV, and lets you view a list of phone calls you've received. NOTE: You must subscribe to caller ID service through your phone company and your receiver must be connected to a phone line. To set up your receiver
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    when your HD Receiver is connected to your home network. Compatible models include DIRECTV HD Receiver (models H21 or later), DIRECTV HD DVR (models HR34 and HR20 or later) or DIRECTV Plus® DVR (model R22). Other models may support DIRECTV™ Media Share in the future. Your DIRECTV Receiver can be
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    go to the Photos submenu. Select "Browse" to see several photos at once. The DVR controls on your remote allow you to stop, play or skip through your music and photos. Press the GREEN button on your remote to toggle among music, photos and video control modes. Pressing the STOP button while in
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURES GAMESEARCH™ Sports blackouts, a long time source of frustration and confusion for sports fans, occur when a sporting event is not televised in a certain area. But thanks to DIRECTV While watching live TV, press the UP arrow on your remote control. A
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    watching, all at the press of a button. To enjoy TV Apps, your HD Receiver must be connected to the Internet. See Appendix 4, "How to Network your HD Receiver" for instructions. Press the Right Arrow button on your remote control to launch TV Apps. Select the DIRECTV App Store icon at the top of the
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    with DECA) for each TV, a SWiM network, HD Access, DVR service and DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service. There is a limit of one remote viewing per DVR at a time. For Whole-Home DVR to function, your receivers should never have an Ethernet cable connected, unless it is connected to a DECA. H24, H25, HR24
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    Whole-Home DVR Service: Once DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service is activated on your account, press the LIST button on your remote. The message on the right will display, confirming the service has been enabled. Select "Continue". 3. Name Your Locations: You'll be prompted to give each receiver a name
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE Share Playlist An HD DVR has the option to share its Playlist with other receivers. Let's say you have an HD DVR in your Den, an HD DVR in your Master Bedroom, and an HD Non-DVR in your Kitchen. If you set Share Playlist to "No" in the
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    -Home DVR service keeps things simple by giving you a single, unified playlist of all your recordings on any connected TV. NOTE: Pressing the REC button twice to record a series or pressing it three times to cancel the request - as you can on an DIRECTV HD DVR - does not work on Non-DVR receivers
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    HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE DIRECTV® WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE Recordings can be deleted from any connected receiver that has been set up to allow deletion. However, to check the status of scheduled recordings on the To Do List or to change the priority of a series you've scheduled to record, go to the HD
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    CHAPTER 4 - SETTINGS & HELP CHAPTER 4 - SETTINGS & HELP Settings 40 Info & Test 40 Display 40 Audio 43 Network Setup 44 Remote Control 44 Satellite 45 Whole-Home 45 Power Saving 46 Reset 46 Parental Controls 47 Lock Now 47 Unlock Now 48 Ratings Limits 48 Adult Channels 50 Channel
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    current receiver settings. This information can be useful during troubleshooting. DISPLAY Select "Display" to access the following options: "Preferences", "Video", "TV Ratio", "TV Resolution", "Captioning" or "Clock". Before you get started, you may want to review Appendix 5, "About High-Definition
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    of the GUIDE button to take you directly to the program guide or to go format and resolution temporarily, press INFO on your remote, select "Audio/ Video" from the Channel your HD Receiver tells the TV to show it in that same format. If the next program changes to 1080i, the receiver tells the TV to
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS default setting is OFF. When Native Mode is OFF, your receiver will display the program at the highest resolution set on the "TV Resolutions" screen. Screen Format: When a program is broadcast in a format that does not fit your TV screen, your receiver
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    HD receivers, select "Captioning" to turn closed captioning ON or OFF, and to select the font style, size and color for the display of captions. Clock Select "Clock" to set your time zone and whether you want the receiver system. Not all TV programs deliver Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Look
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS NETWORK SETUP Select "Network Setup" to configure and test the connection of your receiver to the Internet. See Appendix 2 for details. NOTE: This option is not available on model H20. REMOTE CONTROL When the MODE switch on your remote is in the left-most
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    is used by installers when your system is initially set up; you should not have to use it. However, you can use this screen to view the satellite signal strength your receiver is getting or to repeat the satellite setup procedure. WHOLE-HOME If you're using DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service, use this
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE SETTINGS POWER SAVING Some DIRECTV Receivers are Energy Star certified, meaning they include features that reduce electrical consumption. The Power Saving option automatically puts these receivers into Standby mode when there is no activity on your remote for 4 hours
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    To review or update your of hours of TV watching allowed, you're always able to keep limitations where you want them for the whole family. The system default is "unlocked" you forget your passcode, call 1-800-531-5000 to reset it. You must be the registered account holder and have your account number.
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE PARENTAL CONTROLS UNLOCK NOW When parental controls are locked, a and temporarily unlocked, turning the receiver off will turn parental controls back on. RATINGS LIMITS The Ratings feature lets you set ratings limits for Movies, TV and unrated shows. From the left
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    ratings limit you wish to impose. Brief descriptions of the ratings appear for your guidance. TV Programs Highlight and select the TV ratings limit you desire. In addition to allowing or blocking shows by TV rating (i.e. TV-MA), you can also set ratings limits for particular types of content such as
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE PARENTAL CONTROLS ADULT CHANNELS Select "Adult Channels" then press SELECT again to completely hide adult channels in the program guide, Manage Autotunes screens, and when channel surfing. Pressing SELECT on "Show Adult" toggles between Show Adult and Hide Adult.
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    or Pay Per View event. Select "Spending Limits". Then enter your preferred spending dollar limit using the numbers on your remote. VIEWING HOURS Specify days and times when TV watching is allowed in your household. Select "Viewing Hours", then select the start times and durations for viewing. You
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE FAVORITE CHANNELS Create lists of your favorite channels. Use a list to see only those specific channels listed in the guide as well as, when you're channel surfing in live TV. You can create up to two custom lists on this receiver. You can also choose "Channels I
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    , such as your remote control, receiver features, and troubleshooting. To exit the Customer Information channel, press CHAN UP/DOWN, press GUIDE, or enter a channel number to tune to. You can also find answers to all your questions on DIRECTV's Answer Center at support.directv.com. HELP 53 CHAPTER
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    CHAPTER 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQS CHAPTER 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQS Troubleshooting Tips 56 Reset Your Receiver 56 Reauthorize Your Receiver 56 Onscreen Messages 57 System Software Updates 57 Run the System Test 58 Frequently Asked Questions 59 55
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    ® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS RESET YOUR RECEIVER Many problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the DIRECTV® Receiver. If you experience frozen audio or video, a blank screen, or the receiver won't respond to front panel button or remote control, you can reset your
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    displays instructions to follow. Most onscreen messages supply a code in parentheses. That code is used by DIRECTV Customer Service to help troubleshoot your call the receiver may reset itself. Once the receiver download and/or reset is complete, you can resume using as normal. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS RUN THE SYSTEM TEST The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV Receiver. First make sure that: 1. All connections - jacks, cables, etc. - are in place correctly. See Appendix 2, "Connections to TV and Equipment"
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    the remote to see the progress bar again. May happen if your satellite dish isn't adjusted properly. Solution: If satellite data acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of the DIRECTV® Receiver and wait for program guide information
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    are trying to view. Your TV may not support the selected HD resolution from your receiver. Solution: Check that the DIRECTV® Receiver and TV are both powered on. If you don't see your DIRECTV picture, verify the input your TV is set to by turning the TV on and off. Most TVs display the input in the
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    5 - TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS If problems persist, turn off all equipment connected to your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn the DIRECTV® Receiver back on. Check your connections and cables. Check the HD output resolutions and deselect those not supported by your TV. For
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS plugged into a power strip outlet that has continuous power. Some power strip have energy saving ports that only operate when a device is plug in and powered on. To Check the Remote: Press the power button on the front panel. If the
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    weather problems in your area, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver using the red RESET button behind the door on the front of the receiver or by unplugging the receiver for 15 seconds and then plugging it back in. You can also check all the cable connections between your DIRECTV® Receiver and the satellite
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    ® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS If there are obstructions blocking the dish's clear view of the satellite, you should contact a professional to remove them or a DIRECTV Installer at 1-800-531-5000 to relocate your dish. If your signal strength is lower than 70 (60 or lower on HD
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    ? You can see a picture from your DIRECTV® Receiver, but there is no sound. Possible Causes: A setting (such as mute or volume) may have changed on the receiver or your TV. The cables between your TV and the receiver may not be connected properly, or there may be a problem with an external stereo or
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    such as a DVD player, game box, or antenna. If connected to stereo or surround sound system, verify components are on and set to the correct mode, and that audio cables are secure and connected correctly. If the issue continues, reset your DIRECTV® Receiver. Press the RESET button. Depending on your
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    says, "This TV or its cables are not HD. To see screen graphics, press the RES Key on the front of the receiver until this message no longer appears" When the receiver resolution is set to 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, DIRECTV screens and menus ("user interface") will not appear on Standard Definition (SD
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Possible Causes: You have connected your receiver to your TV using both a High Definition output (HDMI) and Standard Definition (SD) outputs (S-Video, Component (Red/Yellow/White), or Coaxial) on the same receiver. You are using SD outputs
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    70 Who is covered 70 What is Covered 70 What is Excluded 71 Make Sure You Keep 71 Before Requesting Repair Service 71 To Get Warranty Service 72 Before Requesting Repair Service 72 DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN 73 FCC Customer Information 74 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS 77 69
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV® Receiver (Models D and H) and any included accessories against defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of acquisition. WHO IS
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    . 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 services delivered through the Receiver including but not limited to television programming, show information, program guide data
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE... Warranty service will be provided by DIRECTV. If you believe you need service for your Receiver, contact DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV. A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you. If it is determined
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    In-home service calls when needed Dedicated Technical Support 24-hour a day Power surge related repairs including those caused by lightning Cables, switches, and associated wiring throughout your home Unlimited dish antenna alignments Replacement of defective receiver equipment (if problem can
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    and applying power to the equipment, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving satellite dish antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the DIRECTV® Receiver. • Connect the equipment
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    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
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    disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. DIRECTV 2230 E. Imperial Hwy El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-DIRECTV If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this DIRECTV Satellite Receiver does not disable your alarm equipment
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    or its licensors and you agree to execute any document reasonably requested by DIRECTV to evidence such ownership rights. Certain third party software used in connection with the Receiver may be made directly available to you by the providers thereof. The source code to certain software subject
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS") 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
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    other open source software licenses. The license terms applicable to the GPL may be found in the DIRECTV website located at www.directv.com, and the GNU website located at www.gnu.org, specifically at (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html). To request a copy of the applicable source
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS") Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share any problems introduced
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    that is true depends on what the Program does. 1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS") and can be code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable. However, as a special exception, the
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    distribute the Program at all. For example, if a patent license would not permit royalty-free redistribution of the Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives of our free software and of promoting the sharing ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12. IN
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    even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details. You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE ("TERMS") You should also get your employer (if you work as a programmer) or your school, if any, to
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    Appendix 4: How to Network Your HD Receiver 99 Professionaly Installed DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit ... 100 Self-Installed DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit - Wireless .101 Wired 101 Wireless 103 Appendix 5: About High-Definition 106 Screen Format & Resolution 106 Supported Resolutions 107 Wide
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    "Acquiring Satellite Info". Your receiver is gathering information from the satellite for the onscreen program guide. Next you'll be asked in you want to program your remote to control other equipment such as your TV and/or DVR player. ACTIVATE YOUR DIRECTV® SERVICE Once all the setup processes are
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    warranty. YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION Connecting your DIRECTV Receiver to the Internet and your home network gives you access to features like TV Apps, Music & Photos, and more. The instructions for connecting to a network are different depending upon whether you have Whole-Home DVR Service. Please see
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    equipment for additional information. WARNING: Do not connect your receiver (or any other equipment, such as a TV or VCR) to the AC power supply until you have properly connected all the other cables. Video Connections HDMI [High-Definition Multimedia Interface] provides the best digital video and
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    between them and your receiver. Refer to the manuals for that equipment to see the connection options specific to each make and model. The following images show examples of how your receiver may be connected, using the supported video and audio connections for the TV, the surround sound, and
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 2: CONNECTIONS TO TV AND EQUIPMENT Example: TV with Component Video Connectors Here is an example using a TV that has component video connectors as the best video input with RCA audio connectors as the best audio input and a surround sound system that has a
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    with component video connectors and RCA audio connectors. Receiver with A/V Out Connector Some HD receivers have a special A/V Out connector that supports either component or RCA (composite) video. Receiver model H25 comes with the A/V Out cable that supports component video and RCA audio. You can
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 2: CONNECTIONS TO TV AND EQUIPMENT Example: Using the A/V Out RCA Video (Composite) Cable Here is an example using a TV that has an HDMI connector as the best audio/video input. This example also shows using a DVD burner using the optional A/V Out cable with
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    APPENDIX 3: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS HIGH-DEFINITION RECEIVER Front Panel Examples 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 9 APPENDICES 2 145 6 37 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 95
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 3: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS 1. POWER - Turns your DIRECTV® Receiver on or off. Your receiver still tunes and receives messages when powered off. The power light flashes when you press a key on the remote to let you know it has received the command. 2.
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    APPENDIX 3: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS HIGH-DEFINITION RECEIVER Back Panel Examples 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 APPENDICES 1 10 3 4 2 5 7 8 9 Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated. 97
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 3: RECEIVERS FRONT AND BACK PANELS 1. SATELLITE IN (SWM-1) - Connect one line from your satellite dish here. A Single Wire Multi-Switch (SWM) connection, if applicable, is made to this satellite in port. 2. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT- Some receivers have a block of
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    available Ethernet port, and/or wireless capability. NOTE: For the most current options and instructions to connect your receiver to the Internet, please visit directv.com/getconnected. The instructions for connecting to a network are different depending upon whether you have Whole-Home DVR Service
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 100
    -Home DVR service uses a network to share programs between your DIRECTV receivers, only a professionally installed DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit or the DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit - Wireless can be used to connect to the Internet. Never connect an Ethernet cable to an HR24 or H24 receiver with
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 101
    - Wireless from directv.com, or by calling 1-800-531-5000. Please follow the installation instructions in the kit's user guide. If you do not have Whole-Home DVR service: WIRED Step 1 - Connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to your router Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on
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    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 4: HOW TO NETWORK YOUR HD RECEIVER Step 2 - Verify that you are connected To verify you are connected: Press MENU on your DIRECTV Remote Select Settings & Help Select Settings Select Network Setup Choose Connect Now (or Test Connection if you have connected
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 103
    receiver can access the Internet. Along with the Network Requirements at the beginning of Appendix 2 your will need: A wireless adapter that uses an Ethernet port to connect to a media device, preferably the DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit - Wireless, as mentioned above. [USB devices are not supported
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 104
    your wireless network and press SELECT to display a blue dot next to your network. Then select Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the set-up process of the wireless adapter. NOTE: If you are having difficulty connecting to the Internet or need more information, visit www.directv
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 105
    connecting to DIRECTV via the Internet (See figure A). Figure A Figure B Select Done to complete the setup process (See figure B). If your DIRECTV HD Receiver does not immediately recognize the network connection, you will get the option to choose the connection method. Choose Wireless
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 106
    settings, press MENU, select "Settings & Help", then "Settings", then "HDTV". DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE FORMAT Key on Remote Control Press the FORMAT key on your remote control to cycle through the resolutions supported by your TV, as well as, the screen formats in conjunction with each
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 107
    "Settings," "HDTV" and then select "TV Resolutions." Mark or unmark the TV Resolutions to display the resolutions supported by your television. Resolution (RES) Key on Receiver Front Panel This key is used to through cycle all available resolutions on your DIRECTV HD DVR. It does not cycle through
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 108
    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE APPENDIX 5: ABOUT HIGH-DEFINITION WIDE-SCREEN VS. STANDARD FORMATS 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 program For a standard 4:3 TV "HDTV" and then "Video." Select the desired bar color. See your TV's owner's manual for information on the best color for your set. Stretch: In the
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 109
    HIGH-DEFINITION 16:9 TVs Showing 4:3 programs For a wide screen 16:9 TV showing a standard 4:3 TV program, the program is too tall to fit the screen. Your choices here include: Pillar Box: Here the 4:3 image is shrunk until the entire height of the program fits on your TV your TV's owner's manual for
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 110
    92, 93, 98 Connections - 58, 89-94 Customer Care - 53, 76 Customize Guide see Favorite Channel Lists D 3D Channels - 15 Date & Time - 19 Defaults - 46-47 Deleting - 36 Destination Buttons - 11 Digital Audio - 43, 90-94, 98 DIRECTV Active Channel - 24, 28, 96 DIRECTV CINEMA™ - 16, 99, 100, 101, 103
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 111
    89 IR/RF Setup - 44, 45 K Keyword Search - 23, 27 L Language - 22, 41, 43, 47, 49, 88 Last 4 - 21 Local Channels - 14 Lock (Parental Controls) - 22, 47 M Main Menu - 11, 23-24, 96 Manage Autotunes - 26-28 Manual Autotune - 28 Messages - 20, 24, 26, 57, 63, 67, 88, 96, 106, back cover Mini Guide - 18
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 112
    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE INDEX Rotten Tomatoes™ - 14 Router - 99-104 S Satellite Data Acquisition - 59 Satellite Signal Strength - 45 Self-Installed DIRECTV Connection KitWireless - 101 ScoreGuide™ - 33 Scrolling Effects - 41 Searching for programs - 23 Settings & Help - 24, 40-53 Setup (see
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 113
    holders, certain programming may include content protection measures that may restrict viewing in high-definition and/or recording with certain consumer electronics equipment attached to the receiver. Please contact the manufacturer of such equipment for additional information. THIS PRODUCT IS
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 114
    DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER USER GUIDE ICON REFERENCE Arrow Icons Other Icons Indicate that a show's start or end time is earlier or later than is visible in the Guide program cell. LEFT arrow on the remote offers special functionality. Objects are scrollable above or below the visible window UP and
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 115
    blocked. Used to create/enter passcodes in parental controls. Onscreen color hint indicating a special function activated by pressing the related color button on the remote control. Indicates a fee applies for viewing program. Indicates the program is/will be broadcast in High-Definition format. 115
  • DIRECTV H23 | User Guide - Page 116
    NUMBERS & DASH Tune to a channel directly; also input numbers when needed in onscreen menus. MODE SWITCH Changes remote to control other equipment, for example a DVD Player. DIRECTV & TV POWER ON Turns your DIRECTV® Receiver and TV, together, on or off. POWER Turns on /off whichever equipment the
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