DirecTV D12 manual Safety & Care, Important Safety Instructions

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not ex- pose this product to rain or mois- ture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

!

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).

No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT: Be sure not to place your DIRECTV Receiver near anything WET or HOT!

If this product is used at 240VAC, a suitable attachment plug should be used.

Safety & Care

Your DIRECTV Receiver has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety standards. You should, how- ever, be aware of the following important precautions for safe and optimal use of the equipment.

Meaning of symbols printed on the rear panel of the product:

• The “ bolt of lightning” indicates un-insulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

•The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

Important Safety Instructions

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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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 Setup Using the Quick MenuSettings Info & Test Access CardReset SatelliteParental Controls SchedulerFavorites Audio Options Category Sort Find By Recent FindsDate & Time FavoritesCaller ID & Messages Caller IDParental Controls Directv MessagesRatings MoviesHours Channel BlocksSpending Now, lock it Let me in…Press MENU, Select Parental Controls, then Edit Settings Other Information Troubleshooting System UpgradesWrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture Directv Receiver or TV ProblemsProgress bar freezes during Satellite Data Acquisition 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 Remote control indicator light starts flashing Remote Control ProblemsProblems with the remote control First make sure that Fine-Tuning the SignalRunning the System Test Other Information Who is Covered? Limited 90-Day WarrantyWhat is Covered? What is Excluded? Make Sure You Keep To Get Out-of-Warranty Service Before Requesting Repair ServiceTo Get 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 Completing the Connections Connecting Your Directv Receiver to Your Telephone LineRF Coaxial Connection Good Quality 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
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