DirecTV D10-200 manual Getting started

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Chapter 1: Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Box contents

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Front panel controls and lights

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Back of the DIRECTV® Receiver

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Installing the batteries in the remote control

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Inserting the Access Card

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Chapter 2: Setting up and connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Before making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Connecting your DIRECTV® Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Turning on the DIRECTV® Receiver for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Memorizing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Checking the satellite signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Setting the dish type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Using Auto Detection to set the dish type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Testing the DIRECTV® Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Testing the Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Activating your DIRECTV account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Chapter 3: Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Remote control overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Changing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Getting information on the TV program you are watching . . . . . . . .42 Finding out what’s on: the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Searching for programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Choosing an alternate audio format for a program . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Pay per view programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Chapter 4: Program reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Scheduling program reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Reviewing and modifying reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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Chapter 5: User profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

User profiles basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Editing user profile names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Editing channel lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Setting ratings limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Setting a pay per view spending limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Setting the screen color and translucency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Setting the current user profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Chapter 6: Settings, preferences, and upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Reading your mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Setting system preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Reviewing and controlling Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Setting the Local Time options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Installing a new Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Viewing important information and a list of features

supported by your DIRECTV® Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Viewing information on automatic system upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Testing the DIRECTV® Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Chapter 7: Programming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Programming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Operating a device with your programmed remote control . . . . . . .81 Code lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Appendix: Troubleshooting and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

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Contents D10-200 Important Safety Information Owners Record Limited 90 Day Warranty FCC Information Directv Protection Plan Getting started Getting started Box contentsFront panel controls and lights Back of the Directv Receiver Installing the batteries in the remote controlInserting the Access Card Setting up and connectingBefore making connections Antenna terminals cable not included Jacks and cablesConnection option a Connecting your Directv ReceiverTo watch Directv programming Connection option B Connection option C Connection option D Connection option E Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles Sections that follow detail each of these proceduresTurning on the Directv Receiver for the first time Memorizing ChannelsTo manually set the dish type Checking the satellite signal strengthSetting the dish type To check your satellite signal strength, follow these stepsTesting the Directv Receiver Using Auto Detection to set the dish typeTo start the System Test, follow these steps Activating your Directv account Upgrades Testing the Signal StrengthTo start the Signal Strength test, follow these steps See Programming the remote control Remote control overviewWatching TV Changing channels Adjusting the volumeGetting information on the TV program you are watching To view the Program Detail Screen Finding out what’s on the GuideProgram Detail Screen Program Detail Screen actionsTo display or clear the Guide Using the GuideSearching by Credits, Title, or Text Searching for programsTo tune to a program or channel listed in the Guide Identifying pay per view programs Choosing an alternate audio format for a programPay per view programs Searching by CategoryReviewing your pay per view purchases Ordering pay per view programsTo order a pay per view program Viewing your Future Purchase list You can set to help you manage your TV viewing Program remindersScheduling program reminders Reviewing and modifying remindersThere are five user profiles you can choose User profilesUser profile basics Editing user profile namesEditing channel lists Setting ratings limitsSetting ratings limits for movies Setting the ratings limits for TV programsAllowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting the screen color and translucency Setting a pay per view spending limitSetting the current user profile To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps Settings, preferences, and upgradesLocking and unlocking your Directv System Reading your mailTo set the Screen Format preference, follow these steps Setting system preferencesSetting the screen format for widescreen broadcasts Setting the default screen color and translucencyTurning the Caller ID feature on or off Setting the Default Audio preferenceReviewing and controlling Caller ID Identifying callers Setting the Local Time optionsReviewing your Caller ID list Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Installing a new Access CardTV Setup TV Power, VOL and Mute Programming the remote controlProgramming the remote control Programming your remote controlFactory Default Operating a device with the programmed remote controlVolume Lock Global Volume UnlockReceivers Code listsDirecTV Satellite Receivers TelevisionLXI VCRSTS Digital Video Disc DVDTroubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting and specificationsSpecifications