DirecTV D10-200 manual Getting started, Box contents, Front panel controls and lights

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1 CHAPTER 1 Getting started

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

Box contents

Welcome! The first step in setting up your DIRECTV® Receiver is to unpack the box and familiarize yourself with its contents. If you are missing any items, contact your dealer.

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Power cord

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Getting started

Front panel controls and lights

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ŒPOWER

Turns your receiver on and Standby.

´Remote Control Sensor

Point your remote control at this sensor when operating your receiver.

ˇGUIDE

Displays the on-screen Program Guide.

¨MENU

Displays the Main Menu.

ˆUP/DOWN, LEFT/RIGHT

These buttons navigate left, right, up, or down in the on-screen Guide and menu system.

ØSELECT

Selects a highlighted item in the on-screen Guide and menu system.

ACTIVE

Push this button to search for a program.

INFO

Displays TV program information.

RESET

Resets your Receiver.

˝Access Card slot

This slot holds the Access Card (which allows you to view DIRECTV® programming).

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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 Sections that follow detail each of these procedures Turning on the Directv Receiver for the first timeMemorizing Channels Acquiring the correct dish pointing anglesChecking the satellite signal strength Setting the dish typeTo check your satellite signal strength, follow these steps 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 Finding out what’s on the Guide Program Detail ScreenProgram Detail Screen actions 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 Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Pay per view programsSearching by Category 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 Program reminders Scheduling program remindersReviewing and modifying reminders You can set to help you manage your TV viewingUser profiles User profile basicsEditing user profile names 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 Settings, preferences, and upgrades Locking and unlocking your Directv SystemReading your mail To lock or unlock the system, follow these stepsSetting system preferences Setting the screen format for widescreen broadcastsSetting the default screen color and translucency 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 the remote control Programming the remote controlProgramming your remote control TV Setup TV Power, VOL and MuteOperating a device with the programmed remote control Volume LockGlobal Volume Unlock Factory DefaultCode lists DirecTV Satellite ReceiversTelevision ReceiversVCR LXIDigital Video Disc DVD STSAppendix Troubleshooting and specifications TroubleshootingSpecifications