DirecTV D10-200 manual Connection option C

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Connection option C:

DIRECTV Receiver to TV and VCR with RF cables only

If connection option C best matches your needs, follow these steps:

1 Make sure your TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver are turned off and unplugged.

Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack

2 on the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.

Connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system or off-air TV antenna to the

3 OFF-AIR IN jack on the back of the DIRECTV Receiver.

Connect the supplied phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the Phone Line jack on the

4 back of the DIRECTV Receiver.

Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the TV OUT connector on the back of the

5 DIRECTV Receiver. Connect the other end of this cable to the Antenna In jack on your VCR.

Connect one end of another coaxial cable (not included) to the TV OUT RF jack on the back

6 of your VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the Antenna In jack on the back of your TV.

7 Plug in the power cords for your DIRECTV Receiver and TV.

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To watch DIRECTV® programming

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 match the setting of the similar CH 3/4 switch on your VCR.

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Contents D10-200 Important Safety Information Owners Record Limited 90 Day Warranty FCC Information Directv Protection Plan Getting started Front panel controls and lights Box contentsGetting started Installing the batteries in the remote control Back of the Directv ReceiverBefore making connections Setting up and connectingInserting the Access Card Jacks and cables Antenna terminals cable not includedTo watch Directv programming Connecting your Directv ReceiverConnection option a Connection option B Connection option C Connection option D Connection option E Memorizing Channels Sections that follow detail each of these proceduresTurning on the Directv Receiver for the first time Acquiring the correct dish pointing anglesTo check your satellite signal strength, follow these steps Checking the satellite signal strengthSetting the dish type To manually set the dish typeTo start the System Test, follow these steps Using Auto Detection to set the dish typeTesting the Directv Receiver To start the Signal Strength test, follow these steps Testing the Signal StrengthActivating your Directv account Upgrades Watching TV Remote control overviewSee Programming the remote control Getting information on the TV program you are watching Adjusting the volumeChanging channels Program Detail Screen actions Finding out what’s on the GuideProgram Detail Screen To view the Program Detail ScreenUsing the Guide To display or clear the GuideTo tune to a program or channel listed in the Guide Searching for programsSearching by Credits, Title, or Text Searching by Category Choosing an alternate audio format for a programPay per view programs Identifying pay per view programsTo order a pay per view program Ordering pay per view programsReviewing your pay per view purchases Viewing your Future Purchase list Reviewing and modifying reminders Program remindersScheduling program reminders You can set to help you manage your TV viewingEditing user profile names User profilesUser profile basics There are five user profiles you can chooseSetting ratings limits Editing channel listsSetting the ratings limits for TV programs Setting ratings limits for moviesAllowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting the current user profile Setting a pay per view spending limitSetting the screen color and translucency Reading your mail Settings, preferences, and upgradesLocking and unlocking your Directv System To lock or unlock the system, follow these stepsSetting the default screen color and translucency Setting system preferencesSetting the screen format for widescreen broadcasts To set the Screen Format preference, follow these stepsReviewing and controlling Caller ID Setting the Default Audio preferenceTurning the Caller ID feature on or off Reviewing your Caller ID list Setting the Local Time optionsIdentifying callers Installing a new Access Card Viewing information on automatic system upgradesProgramming your remote control Programming the remote controlProgramming the remote control TV Setup TV Power, VOL and MuteGlobal Volume Unlock Operating a device with the programmed remote controlVolume Lock Factory DefaultTelevision Code listsDirecTV Satellite Receivers ReceiversVCR LXIDigital Video Disc DVD STSAppendix Troubleshooting and specifications TroubleshootingSpecifications