DirecTV SAT GO User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Notices

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

IMPORTANT:

Be sure not to place your DIRECTV Sat-Go system near anything WET or HOT!

CAUTION:

There is a danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type.

TIP:

We highly recommend plugging the DIRECTV Sat-Go system into a surge protector to prevent damage from ﬂ uctuations in your power supply.

Safety and Care

Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go system 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:

The “ bolt of lightning” indicates un-insulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the

enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

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 ampliﬁ ers) 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 ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cords 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 speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed 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 qualiﬁ ed 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.

15) Do not place anything heavy, wet or magnetic on the TV or the power cord. Never cover the ventilation openings with any material and never touch them with metallic or inﬂ ammable objects.

Notices

16) Avoid operating the TV in extreme heat, humidity or areas affected by dust. The operating

temperature range is 0~50°C (32~122°F). The operating humidity range is 20~90%.

17) Do not use sharp tools such as a pin or a pencil near the TV, as they may scratch the LCD.

18) Do not use a solvent, such as benzene, to clean the TV, as it will damage the LCD surface.

19) The acrylic exterior surface of the TV can become rough or even sharp as it is exposed to wear.

Exercise caution when handling the unit to avoid scratches or minor cuts.

• CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of ﬁ re or electric shock. The DIRECTV Go system 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.

• Ensure proper ventilation — the vent slots on the DIRECTV Sat-Go system must be left uncovered to allow proper airﬂ ow to the unit. Blocking the airﬂ ow 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 Sat-Go system. Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio power ampliﬁ er.

• 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 ﬁ 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 ﬁ 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 Sat-Go system (other than the DIRECTV access card as detailed in this manual).

• Place it on a ﬂ at, hard surface — do not operate the DIRECTV Sat-Go system on a carpet or other padded surface.

• Always unplug your DIRECTV Sat-Go system before moving it.

• Always unplug the DIRECTV Sat-Go system, TV and other equipment before you connect or

disconnect any cables.

• CAUTION: Electric Shock — never attempt to disassemble the DIRECTV Sat-Go system yourself; always take it to a qualiﬁ ed 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 modiﬁ cations 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 Sat-Go system, or expose to sudden or jarring movements, and always move it with care. Protect the LCD screen from impact.

• Have your DIRECTV Sat-Go system professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it yourself).

• Any changes or modiﬁ cations 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.

• The DIRECTV Sat-Go system should be stored between -20°C and 60°C (-4°F to 140°F).

Sat-

For your information:

The identiﬁ cation sticker can be located underneath your DIRECTV Sat-Go system. The telecommunication network voltage used is the category number 3.

Notices

Recommendation to Avoid or Minimize Phosphor Burn-in:

Like all phosphor-based display devices and all TFT LCD Displays, LCDs can be susceptible to phosphor burn under certain circumstances. Certain operating conditions, such as the continuous display of a static image over a prolonged period of time, can result in phosphor burn if proper precautions are not taken. To protect your investment in this LCD, please adhere to the following guidelines and recommendations for minimizing the occurrence of image burn.

1. Display a moving image whenever possible.

2. Always power down the LCD when you are ﬁ nished using it.

3. Lower the brightness and contrast levels as much as possible without impairing image

readability.

Burn-in is not covered by the warranty. The LCD Panel consists of 3 million cells. It is therefore possible that a few cells might be

ﬂ awed. We allow a maximum of 6 defective cells for the device to be in proper running order. Please recognize that a device with 6 or fewer defective cells cannot be exchanged or refunded.

IMPORTANT:

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. Unauthorized changes or modiﬁ cations to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Contents

Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Recommendation to Avoid or Minimize Phosphor Burn-in: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before Using Your DIRECTV

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Inside the DIRECTV Sat-Go Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TV Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

TV Receiver Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

TV Rear Connector Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Inserting Battery into the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Setting Up Your DIRECTV

Sat-Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Sat-Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Sat-Go. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Finding a Suitable Antenna Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Setting Up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to the Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go to Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Guided Setup and Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

After Guided Setup: Getting a Satellite Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Connecting DIRECTV Sat-Go to a VCR, DVD player or PMP (personal media player) . .27

Setting Up Your DIRECTV

Sat-Go. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Connecting your DIRECTV Sat-Go to a Telephone Line (when used in the home). . . . .29

Connecting your DIRECTV Sat-Go system to a second TV or Monitor. . . . . . . . . . .30

Completing the Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Installing the DIRECTV Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Guided Setup for DIRECTV Activating Y our DIRECTV

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

The Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Autotune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Pay Per View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Contents

Using the TV Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Audio Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Category Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Pay Per View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Date & Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Caller ID & Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

TV Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Remote Control Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Signal Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Running the System Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

System Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Who is Covered? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

What is Covered?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

What is Excluded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

To Get Warranty Service... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

DIRECTV Protection Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN Beneﬁ ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

FCC Customer Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Speciﬁ cations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Dish-Pointing Coordinates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Before Using Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go

Package Contents

The following items are included with your Sat-Go portable TV and antenna:

TV and Receiver Antenna / DIRECTV Sat-Go Case

DC Cable Phone Cable

Satellite/Antenna

Screwdriver

Cable

RG-179 (15’)

POWER

TV INPUT

OFF

LIST

ACTIVE

EXIT

GUIDE

SELECT

BACK

INFO

CHAN

VOL

MUTE

PAGE

defabc

123

jkl

ghi

mno

4 5 6

tuv wxyzpqrs

789

ENTER

DIRECTV Access Card

(Pre-installed in Access

Card Compartment)

Documentation:

Quick Start

Guide, User Guide

and Compass labels

Rechargeable Battery Pack*

Remote Control and

AAA Batteries (x2)

*A full charge of the rechargeable battery pack can take as much as 8 hours. It is recommended that you charge the batteries overnight before the ﬁ rst use.

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Inside the DIRECTV Sat-Go Case

When you open the case, you’ll notice the DIRECTV Sat-Go case is the antenna and contains the easily removable TV.

DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Opened

1 DIRECTV Sat-Go TV Display 2 DIRECTV Sat-Go! TV Receiver

3. DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Cover / Antenna

Sat-Go Case / Antenna

Antenna Rear View

(TV removed)

1. DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Cover / Antenna

2. Antenna Connector

3. Compass, which also shows elevations

Antenna Front View

Front View

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Sat-Go TV

An integrated TV receiver is stored inside the DIRECTV Sat-Go case.

TV Rear View TV Front View

1. Cable Compartment

The Cable compartment stores the AC power cable (permanently attached).

2. Remote Control

3. Access Card Slot

The DIRECTV access card is pre-installed. The access card allows you to view DIRECTV programming. The slot also contains a RESET button.

4. TV Connector Panel

5. DC Power Connector

6. DIRECTV Receiver Panel

7. TV Display Panel

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TV Display Panel

TV INPUT/

TV MENU

SELECT

1 2

1. TV MENU

Displays the TV Menu to adjust TV settings. This menu automatically times out after a few seconds.

2. TV INPUT / SELECT

Changes the input source, or selects the highlighted TV MENU item when the TV MENU is on.

3. VOL -

- Decreases volume.

- Moves the highlight bar up or down to move through menu items when the TV MENU is

on.

4. VOL +

- Increases volume.

- Moves the highlight bar up or down to move through menu items when the TV MENU is

on.

(POWER)

Turns the TV on or off.

VOL -

VOL +

345

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TV Receiver Panel

SIGNAL

GUIDE MENU

SELECT

ACTIVE INFO

8 9

1. (Earphones)

Connects personal earphones to the TV for personal listening.

2. SIGNAL

Displays the Signal Strength Meter. This is used for pointing the antenna for the strongest possible signal. Press and hold this key for 1 second to exit the Signal Strength Meter display.

3. GUIDE

Displays the onscreen program guide.

4. MENU

Displays the DIRECTV Menu, a compact menu of settings and services.

5. ▼ ARROW ▲ / - CH +

Moves the highlight bar up or down to move through the onscreen menus. In live TV, changes the channel up or down; in the Menu or Guide, scrolls up or down.

6. SELECT

Selects the item highlighted.

7. ◀ ARROW ▶

Moves the highlight bar left or right to move through the onscreen menus.

8. ACTIVE

Displays the DIRECTV Interactive Home Page—local weather and more!

9. INFO

Displays the channel banner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell.

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TV Rear Connector Panel

AV OUT

234 5 6

AV IN 1

COMPONENT

AV IN 2

1. SAT

Connects the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to the DIRECTV Sat-Go antenna or a residential DIRECTV antenna.

2. PHONE JACK

Connects the TV to a telephone wall jack. We require a land-based telephone connection to communicate periodically with your TV.

(USB Port)

For future use.

4. SERVICE PORT (RS232)

Used as a service port for upgrading the DIRECTV Sat-Go software.

5 AV OUT (Composite video and audio output)

Connects the TV to equipment with a composite AV input, such as a VCR or DVD player.

6. AV IN 1 (Composite video and audio input)

Connects the TV to equipment with a composite AV output, such as a VCR or DVD player.

7. COMPONENT AV IN 2 (Component video and audio input)

Connects the TV to equipment with a component AV output, such as a DVD player.

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Remote Control

1) Remote Control in DIRECTV Mode

All the functions for DIRECTV® service can be controlled with the Remote control. Some function can also be adjusted with the buttons on the TV display panel.

NOTE: To use your remote control in DIRECTV mode, the MODE switch on the

remote control should be set to the DIRECTV logo.

Changes remote to adjust the

DIRECTV menu or the TV menu,

or to control other equipment

Changes the “source” — the

piece of equipment whose signal

Interactive Home Page—local

Displays the onscreen program

Selects any highlighted item

Takes you to the screen you

Displays a compact menu of

In Guide, jumps 12 hours back;

other functions vary — look for

forward; other functions vary —

Toggles sound volume on/off

MODE SWITCH

TV INPUT

is displayed on your TV

ACTIVE

Displays the DIRECTV

weather and more!

GUIDE

guide

SELECT

BACK

visited previously

settings and services

RED

onscreen hints

GREEN

In Guide, jumps 12 hours

look for onscreen hints

VOLUME

Raises or lowers volume

MUTE

TV INPUT

GUIDE

BACK

VOL

ghi

4 5 6

789

ACTIVE

SELECT

MUTE

jkl

tuv wxyzpqrs

POWER

POWER ON/OFF

Turns equipment on and off, as selected by MODE switch

OFF

LIST

EXIT

LIST

Displays your To Do List

EXIT

Exits any menu and returns to last channel viewed

ARROWS

Move highlight to items in any direction needed

INFO

Displays info for a highlighted or fullscreen program

BLUE

In live TV, displays the Mini Guide; other functions vary — look for onscreen hints

CHAN

PAGE

YELLOW

In fullscreen TV, cycles through alternate audio tracks; other functions vary — look for onscreen hints

defabc

CHAN/PAGE

In live TV, changes channel up or down; in a menu, such as the

mno

Guide, scrolls page up or down

Tunes to last channel viewed

NUMBER KEYS & DASH

ENTER

Tune to a channel directly; also input numbers and letters when needed in onscreen menus

ENTER

Activates number entries quickly

NOTE: Don’t worry about getting stuck in a menu. You can always press EXIT to

return to video.

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2) Remote Control in TV Mode

All the functions for TV mode can be controlled with the Remote control. Some function can also be adjusted with the buttons on the front panel of the LCD.

NOTE: To use your remote control in TV mode, the MODE switch on the remote

control should be set to TV.

Changes remote to adjust the

MODE SWITCH

DIRECTV menu or the TV menu,

or to control other equipment

TV INPUT

Changes the input source

SELECT

Selects any highlighted item

BACK

Takes you to the screen you

visited previously

Displays the TV menu or returns

to the previous menu

RED

Changes the closed caption

TV INPUT

GUIDE

VOL

ACTIVE

SELECT

BACK

MUTE

POWER

OFF

TV POWER ON/OFF

LIST

EXIT

Turns equipment on or off, as selected by MODE switch

EXIT

Exits any menu and returns to last channel viewed

ARROWS

INFO

Move highlight to items in any direction needed

INFO

Displays the current input source

BLUE

CHAN

PAGE

Changes the screen resolution

YELLOW

For future use

GREEN

For future use MUTE

VOLUME

Raises or lowers volume

ghi

4 5 6

789

defabc

jkl

mno

tuv wxyzpqrs

Toggles sound volume on/off

NUMBER KEYS

Use to input password

ENTER

NOTE: Don’t worry about getting stuck in a menu. You can always press EXIT to

return to video.

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Difference of key operation in TV mode and DIRECTV mode

- The following buttons are operated differently in TV mode and DIRECTV mode.

Key In DIRECTV Mode In TV Mode

INFO

RED

GREEN

YELLOW

BLUE

NUMBER KEYS

Displays the DIRECTV menu of settings and services

Displays info for a highlighted or fullscreen program

In Guide, jumps 12 hours back; other functions vary — look for onscreen hints

In Guide, jumps 12 hours forward; other functions vary — look for onscreen hints

In fullscreen TV, cycles through alternate audio tracks; other functions vary — look for onscreen hints

In live TV, displays the Mini Guide; other functions vary — look for onscreen hints

Tune to a channel directly; also input numbers and letters when needed in onscreen menus

Displays the TV menu or returns to the previous menu

Displays the current input source

Changes the closed caption

(For future use)

Changes the screen resolution

Use to input password

Inserting the Batteries

You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you:

+ Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go. + Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly.

1. Remove cover from the battery compartment by sliding it downward.

2. Insert 2 AAA batteries (supplied), matching the positive (+) and negative (–) at each end.

3. Slide the cover back on to complete installation.

CAUTIONS:

- Insert two 1.5V AAA-type batteries. Don’t mix used batteries with new batteries.

- Remove batteries when you don’t use the remote control for long periods. Liquid leakage from old batteries may cause operation failure.

- Make sure there are no objects between the remote control and its sensor.

- Don’t place the remote control near a heater or damp place. Strong impact on remote controller may cause operation failure.

- The signal from the remote control may be subjected to interference from sunlight or other strong light.

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Inserting Battery into the TV

You must insert or replace the batteries in the DIRECTV Sat-Go system when you:

+ Purchase the DIRECTV Sat-Go system. + Find that the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV is no longer operating correctly.

TIP:

The Low Portable Battery symbol displays onscreen when the portable battery is

low. The power light will also blink every second for 10 minutes before switching the DIRECTV Sat-Go to standby mode automatically. (Battery usage time is about 1 hour; battery charging time is about 8 hours.)

SCREWS

1. Open the DIRECTV Sat-Go case and remove the TV by lifting the TV from the DIRECTV Sat-Go case.

2. On the back of the TV, unscrew the two screws holding the battery cover in place.

3. Remove the cover from the battery compartment by sliding it outward.

4. Insert lithium battery pack (supplied).

5. Slide the cover over the battery compartment to replace the battery cover.

6. Replace the two screws to hold the battery cover in place and complete the installation.

A full charge can take as much as 8 hours. It is recommended that you charge the batteries overnight before the ﬁ rst use.

CAUTIONS:

- Remove batteries when you don’t use the DIRECTV Sat-Go system for long periods. Liquid leakage from old batteries may cause operation failure.

- Don’t place the TV near a heater or damp place. Strong impact on the TV may cause operation failure.

Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go

This section describes how to set up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and antenna. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on your requirements.

Finding a Suitable Antenna Site

When selecting a site to obtain a satellite signal, choose a location with an unobstructed view of the southern sky--no trees, leaves, or buildings can be in the line of sight between the antenna and the satellite. A suitable site requires the antenna have an unobstructed view of the southern sky and a ﬂ at, stable surface.

The satellite is always located south of Texas. This means if you live in Miami, you must have a clear line of sight to the southwest; if you live in San Francisco, you must have a clear line to the southeast.

Depending on where you live, the antenna should be at an elevation angle between 30 and 60 degrees. Southern states point more toward 60 degrees; northern states point more toward 30 degrees.

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TIP: The antenna case has an integrated compass to help you obtain the correct

direction and angle based on your location.

Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go

Setting Up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and Antenna

1. Open the DIRECTV Sat-Go case and antenna by opening the latches and lifting the handle.

2. Lift the TV display to an upright position allowing space to rotate the antenna. After rotating the antenna, you may remove the integrated TV/Receiver. (The antenna may fall over if not rotated prior to removing the TV/Receiver.) You may leave the TV in the case, or lift and remove it from the case, then move it a suitable viewing position.

3. Rotate the antenna counter-clockwise toward satellites in the southern sky.

TIP: Use the compass on the outer antenna case to ﬁ nd the approximate antenna

direction and to point the antenna towards the satellites in the southerly skies.

Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go

Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV to the Antenna

The DIRECTV Sat-Go comes pre-assembled with the Antenna cable connected to the SAT connector on the TV rear connector panel and to the SAT connector on the rear antenna base.

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Note: You can place the antenna up to 15’ from the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV for remote

viewing, and up to a maximum of 100’ with an optional RG-6 cable. A residential DIRECTV dish can also be connected via an optional RG-6 cable for in-home viewing.

Setting Up Your DIRECTV® Sat-Go

Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go to Power

For AC power

1. Remove the cable cover from the cable compartment located in the TV receiver. The AC

power cable is permanently connected to the receiver.

2. Remove the soft plastic cover plug from the top of the case and lay the AC power cable into the provided groove.

3. Plug the AC power cable into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

4. Replace the cable cover.

For DC power

1. Remove the DC cable from the DIRECTV Sat-Go case.

2. Remove the TV from the DIRECTV Sat-Go case.

3. Connect the DC cable to the DC connector on the side of the receiver and to a DC power

source such as a cigarette lighter in a car or boat. The DC power cable is not permanently connected to the TV.

Note:

The AC and DC cables should never be plugged into a power source at the same time.

Hibernation Mode

If you fold down the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) when TV power is on, the LCD and speakers are turned off automatically. (The power to the TV is not turned off.)

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