DirecTV D12 manual Getting Started, Welcome

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Getting Started

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Welcome

With its astounding variety of channels and choices, crisp digital-quality picture and sound and one- of-a-kind sports and events… DIRECTV® service offers everything you’d want in your television experience. With the DIRECTV Receiver you can expect more than ever before, with access to over 225 channels, including over 30 premium movie channels, with all the convenience of DIRECTV service. DIRECTV® Pay Per View offers a handy choice in recent hit movies, plus exciting live sports, concerts and specials. There’s exclusive sports subscriptions for every taste and team. Even access to 36 commercial-free music channels!

To deliver this unique programming and enhance your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV® System has been designed to be simple and user-friendly. You’ll find that most features are self- explanatory, with onscreen directions to lead you through them.

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Contents Directv Receiver User Guide Safety & Care Important Safety InstructionsTIP Great TV viewing is in your hands Welcome to Directv Contents Appendix a Installation Other InformationViii Getting Started Getting Started WelcomeInstallation and Activation Package ContentsDirectv Receiver Front Panel Insert your Directv Access Card Facing upward, fully into the slotDirectv Receiver Rear Panel Directv Receiver Rear Panel Getting Started What’s On What’s On Watching TVChannel Banner Current date & timeGuide Overview of the Directv Advanced Program GuideGetting Around in the Guide Autotune An even better way to catch all your favoritesChanging Autotune Options/Canceling an Autotune Recording to VCRPay Per View Latest Movies, 24 Hours a DayQuick Menu Settings Using the Quick MenuSetup Info & Test Access CardReset SatelliteFavorites SchedulerParental Controls Audio Options Category Sort Find By Recent FindsDate & Time FavoritesCaller ID & Messages Caller IDParental Controls Directv MessagesRatings MoviesSpending Channel BlocksHours Now, lock it Let me in…Press MENU, Select Parental Controls, then Edit Settings Other Information Troubleshooting System UpgradesProgress bar freezes during Satellite Data Acquisition Directv Receiver or TV ProblemsWrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture Directv Receiver will not turn on Turns oﬀ while playing Directv Receiver turns on or changes channels unexpectedlyBlank screen My video and audio are out of sync Problems with the remote control Remote Control ProblemsRemote control indicator light starts ﬂashing Running the System Test Fine-Tuning the SignalFirst make sure that Other Information What is Covered? Limited 90-Day WarrantyWho is Covered? What is Excluded? Make Sure You Keep To Get Warranty Service Before Requesting Repair ServiceTo Get Out-of-Warranty Service Directv Product Information Directv Protection Plan Directv Protection Plan BenefitsSign up for the Directv Protection Plan Today Protection PlanFCC Customer Information FCC Customer Information FCC Customer Information Directv Index Index Appendix a Installation Satellite Dish Antenna Access CardBefore You Begin Hardware Reference Directv Receiver or Satellite ReceiverAudio/Video A/V Jack and Cable Cables & ConnectionsBest Video S-Video Jack and Cable RF Jack and Coaxial Cable F-typeChoose Your Setup Telephone Jack and CordConnecting Your Directv Receiver to the Satellite Dish Connecting Your Directv Receiver to your TV or VCRVideo & A/V Audio Connection Best Quality Best Quality Connection Connection Better Quality Very Good Quality Connection A/V RF Coaxial Connection Good Quality Connecting Your Directv Receiver to Your Telephone LineCompleting the Connections Good Quality Guided Setup & Activation Now, let us lead the way…Activate Your Directv Service Programming Your Remote Control Factory Defaults Page Page Page Scheduler Icons Icon ReferenceArrow Icons Other Icons