DirecTV H10 manual Guided Setup and Activation, Hdtv settings in Guided Setup

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Getting Connected

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Want to ﬁnish setting up some of the functions later? Just press MENU on your remote, press SELECT on Settings then select Setup.

Guided Setup and Activation

Now that your receiver and equipment are all hooked up and plugged in, you’re ready to ﬁnish all the details to begin receiving your DIRECTV service.

1)Make sure the MODE SWITCH on the remote control is set to DIRECTV.

2)Press TV POWER ON. The DIRECTV HD Receiver will turn on (after you program the remote for your TV, the TV will also turn on when you press this button while the MODE SWITCH is set to DIRECTV).

3)Turn on your TV.

4)You should see the Display Language screen. This begins Guided Setup which will walk you through the steps necessary to ﬁnish setting up your equipment.

HDTV settings in Guided Setup

Several screens in the Guided Setup process are related to HDTV. These are some things to note about them.

4TV Ratio Screen: the Screen Format setting offers the options deﬁned on page 7. This setting can be changed easily while watching TV by using the FORMAT button on the remote (this is explained further on the following page).

4Resolution Screen: the TV Resolution setting should be set to display resolutions that your TV can support. By including in this setting resolutions your TV does not support, it will be possible to lose video and audio when adjusting your receiver to optimize reception quality while watching TV. If your TV supports 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p resolutions, you can set TV Resolution to All. With this setting, you will be able to turn on Native which lets the receiver automatically adjust resolution to match the resolution of individual TV programs as they are tuned.

4Primary Local Network: If you’ve chosen to set up both your Satellite Dish and Off-Air Antenna, you will see this screen near the end of Guided Setup. The receiver will use the ZIP code you enter on this screen to determine what locally broadcast digital stations are available to you. Setting up a Secondary Local Network is optional; it can be useful if you

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Contents Directv HD Receiver User Guide Using the Remote Section Title Table of Contents Chapter Introduction WelcomeGreat features About Your User GuideDefining High-Definition Types of TV BroadcastsEquipment You’ll Need What You Can WatchResolution & Interlacing ResolutionInterlaced & Progressive Aspect Ratio Screen FormatsTVs showing 169 programs LetterboxFull ZoomDefining High-Definition TVs showing 43 programs Pillar boxDefining High-Definition Dolby Digital Recommended audio format for Hdtv is Dolby DigitalChapter Before you begin Package Contents Making the Right ConnectionsSafety & Care Be sure to…Safety & Care Care of Your Receiver Helpful Hardware References GeneralDigital Cables & Connections Hdmi Jack and CableComponent Video Output YPbPr Digital Audio Outputs Optical Jack and Cable Digital Audio Outputs Coaxial Jack and CableStandard Cables and Connections Video Jack and CableAudio/Video A/V Jack and Cable Other Connections Telephone Jack and CordLine Splitter RF Remote Antenna Jack and CableOptional Audio/Video and Electronics Getting Familiar Directv HD Receiver Front PanelInsert your Directv Access Card Receiver Rear Panel Getting Familiar Choose the Setup That Suits You OUTHigh Quality Connection Getting Connected Good Quality Connection Guided Setup and Activation Hdtv settings in Guided SetupOptions For Changing Video Output Format Button on your remoteResolution button on the front panel of the receiver Settings Front Panel Remote Control UnitUsing Your IR/RF Remote to Control Your Directv HD Receiver Receiving Local Off-Air Broadcast Channels Don’t Wait, Activate Watching TV Guide Autotune Pay Per View What’s On Watching TVChannel Banner Music Channels Guide Overview of the Directv Advanced Program GuideGetting Around in the Guide Info Screen Autotune Great way to catch all your favoritesAutotune Pay Per View Page Chapter Quick Menu What’s on the MENU?Settings SetupInfo & Test Sat & AntReset AudioDisplay Scheduler To Do ListSchedule History PurchasesFavorites Parental ControlsAudio Options Category Sort Pay Per View Find By You can ﬁnd a program by Title, Person, Keyword or ChannelRecent Finds Date & Time Select Settings, then Favorites FavoritesPrevious Channels Caller ID & Messages Caller IDMessages Parental Controls RatingsChannel Blocks SpendingHours Now, lock itLet me in… Then Select Parental ControlsChapter Perform a Code Search on Your Remote Control Other InformationTroubleshooting System UpgradesDirectv HD Receiver Problems Progress bar freezes during Satellite Data AcquisitionProblems with Caller ID Directv HD Receiver will not turn onTurns off while playing Top and bottom of program image is cut offMessage Due to Copyright restrictions… appears on-screen Closed caption displays overlap Audio, no videoLoss of local, off-air Atsc channels No program information on some off-air channelsTroubleshooting Cannot change black bars Blank screenTroubleshooting Remote Control Problems Problems with the remote controlRemote control indicator light starts ﬂashing TV Problems TV turns on or changes channels unexpectedlyNo video with TV connected to Hmdi jack Running the System Test First make sure thatFine-Tuning the Signal Limited 90 DAY Warranty Limited Warranty Make Sure YOU Keep Directv Directv Protection Plan Sign UP for the Directv Protection Plan Today FCC Customer Information FCC Customer Information Other Information FCC Customer Information Registration Information Product RegistrationProduct Information Page Index Directv Protection Plan 88Index Page Icon Reference Those Arrow thingiesWe’re always here to help