DirecTV D12 manual Troubleshooting, System Upgrades

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Other Information

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You can fi nd additional

troubleshooting help at DIRECTV.

com.

Troubleshooting

Many problems can be corrected by performing a simple reset of the DIRECTV® Receiver. If you experience the image freezes, audio freezes or blank screen, or the system won’t respond to front panel button or remote control, try one of these:

4 Press the red RESET button behind the access card panel door on the front of the DIRECTV Receiver, then wait for program guide information to be acquired.

4 If the problems persist, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV Receiver for 15 seconds, then plug it in again.

4 Running the System Test (later in this section) can also help you diagnose and solve many common problems.

System Upgrades

Your DIRECTV Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experi- ence a disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete. Your receiver must be plugged in to AC power to receive any upgrades. Do

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If preferred, you can have an Authorized Service Representative visit your home for a fee, to set up your digital satellite

Troubleshooting

receiver and instruct you on its operation. For details about this service, call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit DIRECTV.com.

 

 

 

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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 Access Card ResetInfo & Test 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 Access Card Before You Begin Hardware ReferenceSatellite Dish Antenna Directv Receiver or Satellite ReceiverCables & Connections Best Video S-Video Jack and CableAudio/Video A/V 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 Icon Reference Arrow IconsScheduler Icons Other Icons