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Owner’s Manual
P.O. Box 1079 El Segundo, CA 90245 directv.com
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Notices Safety and Care WARNING: ® Your DIRECTV Sat-Go system has been designed and manufactured to stringent To reduce the risk of fi re or quality and safety standards. You should, however, be aware of the following important electric shock, do not expose precautions for safe and optimal use of the equipment. this product to rain or moisture. Meaning of symbols printed on the rear panel of the product: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing The “ bolt of lightning”
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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 hand
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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
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Contents Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Recommendation to Avoid or Minimize Phosphor Burn-in: . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Using the TV Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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EXIT BACK LIST ® 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 RG-179 (15’) DC Cable Phone Cable Satellite/Antenna Screwdriver Cable POWER TV INPUT TV ON OFF SELECT MENU VOL MUTE CHAN PAGE PREV PREV 1 2abc 3def 4ghi 5jkl 6mno 78 pqrs tuv 9wxyz 0 ENTER DIRECTV Access Card Documentation: Rechargeable Remote Control and Quick Start Battery Pack* AAA Batteries (x2) (Pre-insta
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® Before Using Your DIRECTV Sat-Go 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. 1 1 2 2 3 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 3 1 1 2 2 Antenna Rear View Antenna Front View (TV removed) Front View 1. DIRECTV Sat-Go Case Cover / Antenna 2. Antenna Connector 3. Compass, which also shows
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® Before Using Your DIRECTV Sat-Go Sat-Go TV An integrated TV receiver is stored inside the DIRECTV Sat-Go case. 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 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
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® Before Using Your DIRECTV Sat-Go TV Display Panel 1 2 34 5 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
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® Before Using Your DIRECTV Sat-Go TV Receiver Panel 1 2 34 5 6 8 9 7 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 + Mov
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® Before Using Your DIRECTV Sat-Go TV Rear Connector Panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 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. 3. (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
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EXIT BACK LIST ® Before Using Your DIRECTV Sat-Go 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. MODE SWITCH Changes remote to adjust the DIRECTV menu or the TV menu, or to control other equipment POWER P
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EXIT BACK LIST ® Before Using Your DIRECTV Sat-Go 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. MODE SWITCH POWER Changes remote to adjust the TV INPUT TV DIRECTV menu or the TV menu, ON or to control other equipment OFF TV INPUT TV POWER ON/OFF Cha
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® Before Using Your DIRECTV Sat-Go 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 Displays the DIRECTV menu of settings Displays the TV menu or MENU MENU and services returns to the previous menu Displays info for a highlighted or Displays the current input INFO fullscreen program source In Guide, jumps 12 hours back; other Changes the closed caption RED functions vary — look f
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® Before Using Your DIRECTV Sat-Go 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
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® 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 south
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® Setting Up Your DIRECTV Sat-Go Setting Up the DIRECTV Sat-Go TV and Antenna 1 2 3 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 su
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® 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. 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 viewi
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® Setting Up Your DIRECTV Sat-Go Connecting the DIRECTV Sat-Go to Power 12 3 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 c
