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D10-200
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DIRECTV Receiver User’s Guide
DIRECTV, Inc.
2230E Imperial Hwy
El Segundo, CA 90245
Telephone: 1 800 DIRECTV (347-3288)
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Owner’s Manual
MF68-00333A-01
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D10-200 CHAPTER 0-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:00 AM Page 2 Warning! Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Information 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. This symbol indicates high voltage is 3) Heed all warnings. CAUTION present inside. It is dangerous to make 4) Follow all instructions. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN any kind of contact with any inside 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. part of this product. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC 6) Clean only with
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D10-200 CHAPTER 0-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:00 AM Page 4 Program Recording Restrictions Notices All other taping is expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be taped. Attention An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your program provider for details. Telephone Line Interruption Owner's Record ® A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV Pay Per View ® The model number, serial numbers and Receiver ID are located on the rear panel of the functionality and DIRECTV
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D10-200 CHAPTER 0-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:00 AM Page 6 • Reception transmission problems caused by signal conditions, telephone line, or cable or Limited 90 Day Warranty antenna systems outside the unit. • A product that has been modified or adapted to enable it to operate in any country other ® DIRECTV warrants your DIRECTV Receiver (Model Number: D10-200) and any included than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, accessories against defects in materi
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D10-200 CHAPTER 0-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:00 AM Page 8 ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: “How TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problem
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D10-200 CHAPTER 0-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:00 AM Page 10 SIGN UP FOR THE DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN TODAY DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN If you have standard DIRECTV Receiver(s), visit DIRECTV.com and SIGN IN using the ® simple steps below or call 1-800-DIRECTV. Protect your DIRECTV System with the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN. For a low monthly fee, the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN covers all the components of your DIRECTV System, 1. SIGN IN with your user name and password, or click on the “Register now” link and g
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D10-200 CHAPTER 0-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:00 AM Page 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Chapter 5: User profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Box contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 User profiles basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D10-200 CHAPTER 1-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:41 AM Page 14 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 1 1 1 1 1 Getting started Getting started Front panel controls and lights Chapter 1: Getting started This chapter tells you everything you need to know before you start setting up and using ® your DIRECTV Receiver. It includes information on: Box contents Front panel controls and lights ® Back of the DIRECTV Receiver Installing the batteries in the remote control Inserting the Access Card Œ ´ˆ ˇ ¨ Ø ∏ ” ’ ˝ Box contents ® Welc
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D10-200 CHAPTER 1-ENG_01 8/23/04 2:19 PM Page 16 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 1 1 1 1 1 Getting started Getting started ® Back of the DIRECTV Receiver Installing the batteries in the remote control You’ve unpacked the receiver and reviewed its front and back panels. Now it’s time to start setting up. The first step is to install the batteries in your remote control. Unlatch the battery compartment cover on the back of remote control. 1 Œ´ˆ ˇ ¨ Ø ∏ ” ’ ˝ Insert 2 AA batteries as shown, making sure the +
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D10-200 CHAPTER 1-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:01 AM Page 18 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 1 2 1 2 Getting started Setting up and connecting Inserting the Access Card Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting ® The next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver. (You will not be able to view This chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTV Receiver. Contents ® ® DIRECTV programming unless the Access Card is properly inserted into the DIRECTV include: Receiver.) For some receivers, the card ma
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D10-200 CHAPTER 2-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:02 AM Page 20 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 2 2 2 2 Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting Jacks and cables The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect ® your DIRECTV Receiver. ANTENNA terminals (cable not included) Telephone jack and cord Use OFF-AIR IN terminals to receive a signal from The Phone Line jack and the included telephone cord connect ® VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system using an your DIREC
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D10-200 CHAPTER 2-ENG_01 8/23/04 2:19 PM Page 22 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 2 2 2 2 Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting ® Connection option A: Connecting your DIRECTV Receiver DIRECTV Receiver to TV with RF cable only Your DIRECTV Receiver supports a variety of connection possibilities to ensure that it is compatible with whatever type of TV, VCR, or A/V receiver you might have. If connection option A best matches your needs, follow these steps: Make sure your TV and DIRECTV Receiver
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D10-200 CHAPTER 2-ENG_01 8/23/04 2:19 PM Page 24 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 2 2 2 2 Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting ® To watch DIRECTV programming Connection option B: DIRECTV Receiver to TV with A/V cables Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. This is a setting on your TV usually controlled by a Video, Input, or Mode button. See the manual for your TV for instructions. If connection option B best matches your needs, follow these steps: Make sure your TV and DIRECTV Receiver
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D10-200 CHAPTER 2-ENG_01 8/23/04 2:19 PM Page 26 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 2 2 2 2 Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting ® To watch DIRECTV programming Connection option C: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only With your VCR in TV mode or powered off, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on the position of the CH 3/4 switch on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver). Channel 3 is the default setting. The position of the CH 3/4 switch on your DIRECTV Receiver should If c
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D10-200 CHAPTER 2-ENG_01 8/23/04 2:19 PM Page 28 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 2 2 2 2 Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting ® To watch DIRECTV programming Connection option D: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with A/V cables Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. (This is a setting on your TV usually controlled by a Video, Input, or Mode button. See your TV manual for help.) Also make sure your VCR is turned on. If connection option D best matches your needs, follow these steps: Make s
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D10-200 CHAPTER 2-ENG_01 8/23/04 2:19 PM Page 30 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 2 2 2 2 Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting ® To watch DIRECTV programming Connection option E: DIRECTV Receiver to TV and A/V receiver Set your A/V receiver and TV to the appropriate input mode. See the manuals for your A/V receiver and TV for instructions.) If connection option E best matches your needs, follow these steps: Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged.
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D10-200 CHAPTER 2-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:02 AM Page 32 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 2 2 2 2 Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting ® Turning on the DIRECTV Receiver for the first time Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles You have completed the connection steps and are ready to start using your The Dish Pointing menu item in the Set Dish menu allows you to find out exactly how to ® ® DIRECTV Receiver. The first step is to turn on the DIRECTV Receiver. point your satellite dish by entering
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D10-200 CHAPTER 2-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:02 AM Page 34 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 2 2 2 2 Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting Checking the satellite signal strength Setting the dish type ® The Signal Meter allows you to check the strength of the signal from the satellite to your To function properly, your DIRECTV Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish satellite dish. This is useful while setting up your satellite dish, and while troubleshooting you are using. You can specify t
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D10-200 CHAPTER 2-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:02 AM Page 36 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 2 2 2 2 Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting ® Using Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the DIRECTV Receiver ® To function properly, your DIRECTV Receiver needs to know what type of satellite dish The System Test feature allows you to quickly check the status of the satellite signal, you are using. You can specify the dish type using the instructions on page 35, or you can your Access Card, Receiver
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D10-200 CHAPTER 2-ENG_01 8/9/04 10:02 AM Page 38 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 2 2 2 2 Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting Testing the Signal Strength Activating your DIRECTV account ® The DIRECTV Receiver shall have a matrix that shows the signal strength of all After you have installed and connected the the satellite dish and DIRECTV Receiver, you transponders per orbital position in one table. This matrix is in addition to showing must contact your service provider to create an accou
