DirecTV D12 manual Activate Your Directv Service

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Guided Setup & Activation

After these setup procedures are complete, you’ll see the Satellite Data Acquisition screen, as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for the onscreen program guide.

Next, you’ll be given the opportunity to set up your phone connection, as well as program your remote to control other equipment such as your TV and/or DVD player. Just follow the screen instructions and you’ll be ready to watch in no time!

Activate Your DIRECTV Service

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:

4 Tune to Channel 100 and be sure you’re picking up a satellite signal (DIRECTV channel).

4 Have on hand your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card.

4 Note 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. Highlight Info & Test and press SELECT.

When you’re ready, just call 1-800-DIRECTV(1-800-347-3288) and pick the programming package that’s right for you.

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Contents Directv Receiver User Guide Important Safety Instructions Safety & CareTIP Great TV viewing is in your hands Welcome to Directv Contents Other Information Appendix a InstallationViii Getting Started Welcome Getting StartedPackage Contents Installation and ActivationDirectv Receiver Front Panel Facing upward, fully into the slot Insert your Directv Access CardDirectv Receiver Rear Panel Directv Receiver Rear Panel Getting Started What’s On Watching TV What’s OnCurrent date & time Channel BannerOverview of the Directv Advanced Program Guide GuideGetting Around in the Guide An even better way to catch all your favorites AutotuneRecording to VCR Changing Autotune Options/Canceling an AutotuneLatest Movies, 24 Hours a Day Pay Per ViewQuick Menu Using the Quick Menu SettingsSetup Satellite Access CardReset Info & TestScheduler FavoritesParental Controls Audio Options Category Sort Recent Finds Find ByFavorites Date & TimeCaller ID Caller ID & MessagesDirectv Messages Parental ControlsMovies RatingsChannel Blocks SpendingHours Let me in… Now, lock itPress MENU, Select Parental Controls, then Edit Settings Other Information System Upgrades TroubleshootingDirectv Receiver or TV Problems Progress bar freezes during Satellite Data AcquisitionWrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture Directv Receiver will not turn on Directv Receiver turns on or changes channels unexpectedly Turns off while playingBlank screen My video and audio are out of sync Remote Control Problems Problems with the remote controlRemote control indicator light starts flashing Fine-Tuning the Signal Running the System TestFirst make sure that Other Information Limited 90-Day Warranty What is Covered?Who is Covered? What is Excluded? Make Sure You Keep Before Requesting Repair Service To Get Warranty ServiceTo Get Out-of-Warranty Service Directv Product Information Directv Protection Plan Benefits Directv Protection PlanProtection Plan Sign up for the Directv Protection Plan TodayFCC Customer Information FCC Customer Information FCC Customer Information Directv Index Index Appendix a Installation Directv Receiver or Satellite Receiver Access CardBefore You Begin Hardware Reference Satellite Dish AntennaRF Jack and Coaxial Cable F-type Cables & ConnectionsBest Video S-Video Jack and Cable Audio/Video A/V Jack and CableTelephone Jack and Cord Choose Your SetupConnecting Your Directv Receiver to your TV or VCR Connecting Your Directv Receiver to the Satellite DishVideo & A/V Audio Connection Best Quality Best Quality Connection Connection Better Quality Very Good Quality Connection A/V Connecting Your Directv Receiver to Your Telephone Line RF Coaxial Connection Good QualityCompleting the Connections Good Quality Now, let us lead the way… Guided Setup & ActivationActivate Your Directv Service Programming Your Remote Control Factory Defaults Page Page Page Other Icons Icon ReferenceArrow Icons Scheduler Icons