DirecTV D11 manual Activate Your Directv Service, Select

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Guided Setup & Activation

After these setup procedures are complete, you’ll see the Satellite Data Acquisition screen, as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for the onscreen program guide.

Next, you’ll be given the opportunity to set up your phone connection, as well as program your remote to control other equipment such as your TV and/or DVD player. Just follow the screen instructions and you’ll be ready to watch in no time!

Activate Your DIRECTV Service

Once all the setup processes are complete, all that’s left to do is activate your DIRECTV service. Before you make the call, be sure to:

4Tune to Channel 100 and be sure you’re picking up a satellite signal (DIRECTV channel).

4Have on hand your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card.

4Note your access card and receiver ID numbers (ﬁnd these by pressing MENU, then go to Settings and press SELECT. Then go to Setup and press SELECT. Highlight Info & Test and press

SELECT.

When you’re ready, just call 1-800-DIRECTV(1-800-347-3288) and pick the programming package that’s right for you.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Safety & CareIii Iv Safety & Care Safety & Care Navigating Great TV viewing is in your handsPage Contents Other Information Quick MenuPage Chapter Welcome Getting StartedMaking the Right Connections Before you begin Package ContentsHardware Reference Access CardGeneral Satellite Dish AntennaBest Video S-Video Jack and Cable Cables & ConnectionsAudio/Video A/V Jack and Cable RF Jack and Coaxial Cable F-typeTelephone Jack and Cord Directv Receiver Front Panel Getting FamiliarDirectv Receiver Rear Panel Insert your Directv Access CardGetting Familiar Connecting Your Directv Receiver to the Satellite Dish Choose Your SetupConnecting Your Directv Receiver to your TV or VCR Video & A/V Audio Connection Best Quality Best Quality Connection Connection Better Quality Very Good Quality Connection A/V Completing the Connections Connecting Your Directv Receiver to Your Telephone Line RF Coaxial Connection Good Quality Good Quality Now, let us lead the way… Guided Setup & ActivationSelect Activate Your Directv ServiceProgramming Your Remote Control Factory Defaults Getting Started Watching TV Guide Autotune Pay Per View Watching TV What’s OnCurrent date & time Channel BannerOverview of the Directv Advanced Program Guide GuideGetting Around in the Guide An even better way to catch all your favorites AutotuneRecording to VCR Changing Autotune Options/Canceling an AutotuneLatest Movies, 24 Hours a Day Pay Per ViewChapter Setup Using the Quick MenuSettings Reset Access CardInfo & Test SatelliteParental Controls FavoritesAudio Options Category Sort Recent Finds Find ByFavorites Date & TimeCaller ID Caller ID & MessagesDirectv Messages Parental ControlsMovies RatingsHours Channel BlocksSpending Let me in… Now, lock itPress MENU, Select Parental Controls, then Edit Settings Directv Protection Plan System Upgrades TroubleshootingWrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture Directv Receiver or TV ProblemsProgress bar freezes during Satellite Data Acquisition Directv Receiver will not turn on Blank screen Turns oﬀ while playingDirectv Receiver turns on or changes channels unexpectedly Other Information My video and audio are out of sync Remote control indicator light starts ﬂashing Remote Control ProblemsProblems with the remote control First make sure that Fine-Tuning the SignalRunning the System Test Select Setup, then Info & Test Who is Covered? Limited 90-Day WarrantyWhat is Covered? What is Excluded? Make Sure You Keep Before Requesting Repair ServiceTo Get Out-of-Warranty Service To Get Warranty ServiceDirectv Product Information Directv Protection Plan Benefits Directv Protection PlanProtection Plan Sign up for the Directv Protection Plan TodayFCC Customer Information FCC Customer Information Is necessary Directv Language IndexOrdering 6, 7, 16, 19, 20 37, 41, 45, 51 Tuning to Spending limit 2 viewing hours Page Page Other Information Arrow Icons Icon ReferenceScheduler Icons Other Icons