DirecTV H10 manual Don’t Wait, Activate

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Getting Connected

Don’t Wait, Activate!

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).

All ready? Just call 1-800-DIRECTV(1-800-347-3288) and pick the programming package that’s right for you. Easy!

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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 FormatsFull TVs showing 169 programsLetterbox 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 Line Splitter Other ConnectionsTelephone Jack and Cord 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?Info & Test SettingsSetup Sat & AntReset AudioDisplay Schedule History SchedulerTo Do List 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