DirecTV HD RECEIVER, STANDARD RECEIVER User Manual
NON-DVR RECEIVERS
USER GUIDE
NON-DVR RECEIVERS
USER GUIDE
DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER
DIRECTV® STANDARD RECEIVER
DIRECTV® HD RECEIVER
DIRECTV® STANDARD RECEIVER
Your receiver is ENERGY STAR qualified, giving you the benefit of saving energy
and helping our environment (This may not apply to older models).
When used in conjunction with a DIRECTV Subscription, this receiver meets
ENERGY STAR criteria without requiring the consumer to take any additional
steps.
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Welcome! Now that you’re plugged in, it’s time to start enjoying access to over 265 channels of TV programming, including Sirius XM
and Sonic Tap satellite music channels, plus an extensive Pay Per View selection. We’ll take you step by step through everything from
pushing the POWER button to searching and finding your favorite programs. If you want a quick overview of your receiver, read Chapter 1,
Quick Start. Detailed information starts in Chapter 2.
Getting Connected
If a professional installed your DIRECTV® Receiver, you are ready to start watching TV. If your receiver was not professionally installed or
you just added a surround sound system or other equipment, please see Chapter 3: Connections for TV and Auxiliary Equipment.
You must add/maintain HD Access on your account in order to be able to view the HD channels
included in your programming package.
DIRECTV hardware, programming, and HD Access fee available separately. For information and pricing
regarding programming, and HD Access, please visit directv.com.
IM PO RTA NT:
This user guide describes DIRECT V Standard-Definition (SD), as well as High-Definition (HD) receivers. Because this user guide was
designed to accommodate several models of DIRECTV Receivers, your receiver and its user interface may vary slightly from what is
shown here.
Welcome to the DIRECTV Family!
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TA B LE O F C O N T E N T S
Viewing Live Television..............................................14
Program Guide .......................................................................14
Local Channels ........................................................................15
HD & SD Channels .................................................................15
Unsubscribed Channels ........................................................16
Guide Banners .........................................................................16
Mini Guide ................................................................................17
Channel Banner ......................................................................17
Interactive Channels ...............................................................18
Program Guide Features and Options .........................24
Filtering the Guide ...................................................................24
Guide Options ..........................................................................25
Special Feature: Channel Program List .................................27
Live TV Features and Options ..................................28
QuickTune
™
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GameSearch™ .........................................................................28
Live TV Options .......................................................................29
Main Menu - Search for Shows .................................33
Search by Title .........................................................................33
Search by Person ................................................................... 34
Search by Channel ................................................................. 34
Search by Keyword ................................................................ 35
Recent Searches ................................................................. 36
CHAPTER 2: DETAILED INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Main Menu - Overview ...............................................31
Using Your Remote Control.........................................12
Turning Equipment On and Off ................................................12
Navigation and Destination Buttons ........................................13
Short Cut Buttons ...................................................................13
Safety & Care ..............................................................8
Product Information ...................................................7
Welcome to the DIRECTV Family ..................................3
DIRECTV Cinema and Pay Per View Events ..........................20
Main Menu ...............................................................................21
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Main Menu - Manage Autotunes ................................37
To Do List .................................................................................37
History ................................................................................... 38
Purchases ............................................................................... 38
Manual Autotunes ..................................................................38
Main Menu - TVmail ..................................................40
Main Menu - Caller ID ...........................................39
Main Menu - Parental, Fav’s & Setup .........................41
Parental Controls ...................................................................41
Favorite Channels ..................................................................47
System Setup ..........................................................................48
Help Topics and FAQs (High-Definition Receivers Only) .........57
CHAPTER 3: CONNECTIONS FOR TV AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
Connections ..............................................................60
Your Phone Connection ...........................................................60
Connections for TV and Auxiliary Equipment .........................60
Setup and Activation .................................................64
Guided Setup ...........................................................................64
Activate Your DIRECTV® Service ..............................................64
Programming Your Remote Control ..........................65
CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................68
Resetting/Reauthorizing Your Receiver .................................68
On-Screen Error Messages ....................................................69
System Software Updates .......................................................69
DIRECTV® Receiver or TV Problems ..........................70
Remote Control Problems .......................................78
Running the System Test ..........................................79
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CHAPTER 5: WARRANTY & OTHER INFORMATION
Appendix 1: Receivers Front and Back Panel ...........94
Standard-Definition Receiver .................................................94
High -Definition Receiver .......................................................98
Appendix 2: About High-Definition ..........................102
Appendix 3: How to Network Your HD Receiver ......108
INDEX ......................................................................116
Limited 90-Day Warranty ......................................82
DIRECTV Protection Plan ..........................................85
FCC Customer Information ....................................86
Terms & Conditions for Use of Software .................90
APPENDICES
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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 behind the card door on the front panel of your receiver.
Model No. *
Serial No.
Acquisition Date
Dealer/Address/Phone
Access Card *
Receiver ID *
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Important 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.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Your DIRECTV® Receiver 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 there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
Safety & Care
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CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the
risk of fire or electric shock. 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 vases or other
vessels containing liquid on top of it.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not
be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
IMPORTANT: Be sure not to place your
DIRECTV® Receiver near anything WET or
HOT!
If this product is used at 240VAC, a suitable
attachment plug should be used.
TIP: We highly recommend plugging the
DIRECTV® Receiver into a surge protector
to prevent damage from fluctuations in
your power supply.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION
• Ensure proper ventilation — the vent slots on the DIRECTV® Receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit.
Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components.
• Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DIRECTV® Receiver. Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a
“hot component” such as an audio power amplifier.
• Protect your components from power surges by connecting all the components before plugging any power cords into the wall
outlet. Use of a surge protector is also recommended.
• Don’t overload power outlets or extension cords, which can result in the risk of re or shock. It’s also important to use only the
type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this manual.
• Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all cable plugs rmly into their jacks. Also, place Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the
sides of the TV back panel rather than down the middle once connected. Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away
from A/V cables as much as possible.
• Never insert objects of any kind into any openings in the DIRECTV® Receiver (other than the DIRECTV® Access Card as detailed in
this manual).
• Place it on a at, hard surface — do not operate the DIRECTV® Receiver on a carpet or other padded surface.
• Always unplug your DIRECTV® Receiver before moving it.
• 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 easily accessible.
• 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. Attempted self-repair may also void your warranty. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (by the warranty or by the manufacturer) could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• Do not drop your DIRECTV® Receiver and always move it with care.
• Have your DIRECTV® Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself).
• Any changes or modications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• If you move your DIRECTV® Receiver between locations at different temperatures, allow it to reach room temperature before you
apply power to it.
• Do not pick up or otherwise move your DIRECTV® Receiver while it is connected to the AC power supply. If you want to move your
set-top box, first disconnect it, then wait at least 30 seconds before continuing
• CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or better telecommunications line cord.
• CAUTION: Replace remote control batteries with same or equivalent type. There is danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly
replaced.
• For your information: The identification sticker can be located underneath or on the back of your receiver.
• The telecommunication network voltage used is the category number 3.
Note to Satellite Dish Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 2005 National
Electrical Code. Refer to article 810, in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for required grounding of the metal structure of the dish
antenna. Refer also to the 810-2 which, by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected
to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Safety & Care
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USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL ..................................12
VIEWING LIVE TELEVISION ...........................................14
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Mode Switch
Note:
Each time you press a button, a green light at the top of the remote flashes.
If the light flashes several times for just 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 remote for a new TV or for any other reason, press MENU,
select “Parental, Fav’s & Setup,” then “System Setup,” then “Remote,”
and follow the step by step instructions.
Use the POWER (PWR) button and Mode Switch to turn a single
component on or off (for example a DVD player or surround sound
system). Simply slide the mode switch to the position that matches the
component you want to control and then use the POWER button to turn
it off or on. The mode switch must always be in the left-most position to
control your DIRECTV® Receiver. If the mode switch is in a position that
has not been programmed, or if you press a button that is not supported
by that particular piece of equipment, an on-screen message will pop up
to alert you.
This universal remote control is your touch point to the system, so we’ll start here.
Turning Equipment On and Off
Using Your Remote Control
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Shortcut hints
Using Your Remote 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 home page. The LIST button takes you to the To Do List. See Chapter
2, “Manage Autotunes” for details. Press EXIT to get out of any menu screen and return to live TV.
Use the ARROW buttons and SELECT button to navigate though the guide or any menu screen.
Press BACK to move back to the previous screen. (You can also use the LEFT ARROW button to step
backward one column at a time.) The MENU key takes you to the main menu where you go to access
all of the features available in your system. Press INFO on any show to see information about that
show.
You can move through all of the DIRECTV user screens using
only the direction ARROW buttons and the SELECT button as
appropriate. However, the RED, GREEN, YELLOW, and BLUE
buttons on the remote are special short cuts that change
function depending on which menu screen you are looking at.
As you use the system look in the bottom right of particular
screens for hints that tell you which color button to use for a
particular short cut. You’ll see several examples in this chapter.
Navigation and Destination Buttons
Short Cut Buttons
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To see what’s showing, press the GUIDE button to display the on-screen
program guide. The guide holds up to 7 days of programs for high-definition
receivers and 3 ½ days of programs for standard-definition receivers.
The current programs are listed on the left side of the guide. The future
programs are off to the right. Move the yellow highlight onto the current
program you want to watch and press SELECT to tune to it. If the program is
in the future, press SELECT, then “Autotune” and then “Set Autotune.” This
schedules your receiver to automatically tune to the program when it airs.
This way, you can be sure never to miss a favorite program, or you can use
autotune to record a program using a connected video recorder.
You can navigate in the guide three ways: use the ARROW buttons to move
one cell at a time up/down/left/right; use the CHAN/PAGE button to scroll a
whole page up or down; or type in the channel number to go directly there.
Look for the color-button hints at the bottom of the screen for short cuts
(use the GREEN button to move ahead in time 12 hours, once there use the
red key to come back 12 hours).
If you press GUIDE twice, you’ll see a screen that lets you filter the guide.
See Chapter 2 “Program Guide Features and Options, Filtering the Guide” for
details.
Program Guide
Channels
Programs
Program
Info
Viewing Live Television
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Your DIRECTV-provided local channels can be found in the guide from
channel numbers 2 through 69.
DIRECTV has a tremendous offering of HD channels and they are
spread throughout the guide. To find them, look for HD after the
channel call sign (i.e. STZHD or CNNHD) in the channel column of
the guide and also look for HD after the program title in the guide. If you
want to see only the HD version of a channel in the guide go to chapter 2,
section “Parental, Fav’s & Setup/Settings/Display” for instructions on how
to make that setting.
If you have HD, depending on your local market, you may see an
HD and/or SD version of a local channel.
Local Channels
HD and SD Channels
Viewing Live Television
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Guide Banners
Channels in the guide that are not part of your subscription package are
shown grayed out. You can customize your guide to hide those channels. See
Chapter 2 “Program Guide Features and Options / Guide Options / Change
Favorites List” for details.
Unsubscribed Channels
Unsubscribed
Channels
Viewing Live Television
In the guide you will also notice from time to time a special row sandwiched
between channels.
We use these “banners” to post important messages, or helpful hints, or to
alert you to new products or services. To learn more, simply press SELECT on
the banner and it will take you to that destination.
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When you find a current show in the guide that you want to watch, press
SELECT and the receiver will tune to that channel. A channel banner will
briefly display at the top of the screen showing you the program name,
channel number, date, time and other information. The channel banner
also appears any time you change channels, whether by entering a channel
number, or simply using the CHAN UP/DOWN button on your remote. The
icons near the upper right give you more information about your show
or your system such as whether a second audio language is available or
if you have a system message waiting. Go to the inside of the back cover
of this manual to get an explanation of all the icons. If your program has
an alternate audio track, press the GREEN button to hear it. Press the
YELLOW button to display the Live TV Options menu. See Chapter 2 for
details.
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. Press SELECT on the new show if you want to go to that channel.
Mini-guide
One-line
mini-guide
Channel Banner
Icons
Shortcut hints
Viewing Live Television
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Interactive channels are unique because in addition to video and audio, they
also contain a software application that lets you interact with what you see on
the screen. When accessing these channels you will have to wait a few seconds
for the software to download.
Press the ACTIVE button on your remote to get the latest weather,
horoscopes, lottery results and more. The channel is ready to interact when
the yellow highlight box appears.
When you want to exit an interactive channel, simply press GUIDE and pick the
channel you want to move to or you can type in the new channel number while
in the interactive channel.
Other interactive channels can be found in the guide from channels 100 to
115. The News Mix and Sports Mix channels let you see up to eight of the
hottest channels on one 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, simply move the
yellow highlight box on top of it and press SELECT.
Interactive Channels
Viewing Live Television
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The Game Lounge™ service contains memory and skill games that you
can play on-screen using only your remote. There are free as well as
subscription-only games to play. If you become a top scoring player,
you will see your name on the leader board.
Interactive content, like scores, statistics and other information, is
also provided along with some of our special sports and entertainment
channels. Look for an on-screen popup that lets you know when
interactive content is available and follow the on-screen instructions
to use the interactive features.
Viewing Live Television
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Viewing Live Television
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. You’ll find them listed in the program guide starting around channel
120.
To buy a program, tune to it directly or press INFO on the highlighted
program in the Guide. Select the Buy option and follow the on-screen
instructions. As long as your receiver is connected to a land-based phone
line, you can use your remote to order.
If you order a program in advance, you can cancel it for any reason before
the program starts airing. To cancel a purchase, press MENU, then select
“Manage Autotunes,” then “Purchases.” Select the program, then select
“Cancel PPV” to delete it.
DIRECTV Cinema and Pay Per View Events
Note:
You can also order your DIRECTV Cinema movies and Pay Per View events
on the Internet at directv.com or over the phone at 1-800-DIRECTV. Keep in
mind, though, there is an additional ordering fee for purchases placed over
the phone.
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Viewing Live Television
Use the main menu to access key system features, such as search, parental
controls, system settings, manage your autotunes and more.
Press MENU once to see the main menu. Press MENU again (or EXIT) to
make it go away.
Main Menu
HD Receivers
Menu
SD Receivers
Menu
Note:
The menu items may vary slightly for certain receiver models.
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Viewing Live Television
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PROGRAM GUIDE FEATURES AND OPTIONS ........................ 24
LIVE TV FEATURES AND OPTIONS ......................................... 28
MAIN MENU
OVERVIEW .......................................................................29
SEARCH FOR SHOWS ......................................................33
MANAGE AUTOTUNES ....................................................37
CALLER ID ......................................................................39
TVMAIL ............................................................................40
PARENTAL, FAV’S & SETUP ............................................41
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Pressing GUIDE once on the remote displays the program guide which
allows you to browse the huge selection of DIRECTV Channels. However,
there may be times when you want to temporarily trim down the channels
that are shown in the guide, filtering them according to the type of
program you are looking for. For example, you may want to see what’s on
for Sports, Movies or News. In that case, press GUIDE twice to display the
guide filter.
You can choose “HDTV Channels” to filter the guide to show only HD
channels.
Simply use the arrow keys to get to the filter you want, press SELECT, and the
guide will then show only that type of channel. Look for the label in the bottom
left of the guide to see how it is being filtered. Since the filtering is temporary,
it only lasts as long as you keep the program guide up on the screen. The next
time you come into the guide, it will not be filtered and will again show all
channels.
Filtering the Guide
Look here to
see how the
guide is being
filtered.
Program Guide Features and Options
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From the program guide screen, press the YELLOW button to display “Guide
Options.”
Select “Sort Programs by Category,” then select a category to see a list of
shows in chronological order that match your sort criterion.
Select “Jump to a Date & Time” to quickly go to a future date and time in the
Guide.
Select “Pay Per View” and then the type of show you want, to see a
complete listing of what is available in the guide in chronological order.
Guide Options
Sort Programs by Category
Jump to a Date & Time
Pay Per View
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Change Favorites List (Customizing the Guide)
If you have an HD receiver, you may also choose “Channels I Get”
to see only the channels that are in your DIRECTV Programming
package.
Select “Change Favorites List” to select or create a completely custom list
of channels that you want to see in your program guide or when channel
surfing in live TV. You can choose “All Channels” (some channels may not
be in your programming package, so although you may see them in the
guide you will not be able to tune to them), or any of your self-created lists.
To create your own Favorite List choose “Edit Settings”. See the “Parental,
Fav’s & Setup” section near the end of this chapter for details.
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Channel Program List lets you see all programs coming up for a specific
channel. Press GUIDE, then move the highlight to the channel of interest and
press INFO.
The receiver will sort through the guide and give you up to 7 days of programs
for high-definition receivers and 3 ½ days of programs for standard-definition
receivers in chronological order for that channel. Use the ARROW buttons to
navigate up or down the list or use the CHAN UP/DOWN button to page through
the list. Highlight a show in the list and press INFO to get more information
about it. Select “Done” to return to the guide.
Special feature: Channel Program List
Highlight the
channel
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Live TV Features and Options
QuickTune
™
GameSearch
™
Use QuickTune to get to your 9 “must see” channels fast! While
watching live TV, press the UP arrow on your remote control. A
display with spots for 9 channels will appear on screen. To fill
the spots, press the GREEN button on your remote control. The
channel you are currently viewing will be added to the QuickTune
display. After you’ve made all your picks, press the UP arrow
whenever you want to bring up the application. Use the arrow keys
to highlight the channel you want to watch and then press SELECT.
High-Definition Receivers
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’s cutting-edge technology, whenever you tune
in to a channel with a blacked-out game, GameSearch™ recognizes the
blackout and immediately looks to see if the game is on another channel.
If a broadcast of the game is found, GameSearch displays an on-screen
message that gives you the option to tune in to that channel. If it can’t find
one, an on-screen message will let you know the game is not available.
Note:
This feature is not available on model H20.
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Live TV Features and Options
While watching Live TV you can press the YELLOW button to display a
list of options: “View Previous Channels,” “DIRECTV Subtitling,” “Closed
Captioning,” “Change Favorites List,” “Audio Options.”
Select “View previous channels” to see a shor t list of the channels you have
watched previously. If you select a channel from this list the receiver will
tune to that channel. This is an easy way to toggle between the channels you
watch most often.
Live TV Options
DIRECTV Subtitling / Closed Captioning
View Previous Channels
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Displays an on screen transcription of a program’s soundtrack.
Select “DIRECT V Subtitling” or “Closed Captioning” to toggle it ON or
OFF. Both options display the same text so only one or the other can
be “ON” at a time. The display format is the only difference so check
out both to determine your preference.
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Audio Options
Speaker Icon
Change Favorites List
If the program you are watching is being broadcast with additional language
audio tracks (such as Spanish), a speaker icon is displayed at the top-right of
the channel banner. Select “Audio Options” and select the language you want
(not all shows have an alternate language) or press the GREEN button to
cycle through the available languages.
Select “Change Favorites List” to select or create a completely custom list of
channels that you want to see in your program guide or when channel surfing
in live TV. You can choose “All Channels” (some channels may not be in your
programming package, so although you may see them in the guide you will
not be able to tune to them), or any of your self-created lists.
You can also choose Edit Settings if you want to create a new list. See the
“Parental, Fav’s & Setup” section near the end of this chapter for details.
Live TV Features and Options
If you have an HD receiver, you may also choose “Channels I Get”
to see only the channels that are in your DIRECTV Programming
package.
High-Definition Receivers
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