DirecTV H20 manual Troubleshooting, System Upgrades

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Troubleshooting

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

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

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

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

System Upgrades

Your DIRECTV HD 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 experience 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

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You can fi nd additional

troubleshooting help at

DIRECTV.com.

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Note

If preferred, you can have an Authorized Service Representative visit your home for a fee, to set up your digital satellite 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 Page TIP Iii Great TV viewing is in your hands NavigatingWelcome to the Directv Family This is the Table Contents Pretty Simple Right? We thought so Chapter Welcome What You Can Watch Equipment You’ll NeedInstallation and Activation Package ContentsDirectv HD Receiver Front Panel Card #Directv HD Receiver Rear Panel Page Now let’s watch some TV What’s On Page Watching TV Directv Active ChannelPage Channel Banner Current date & timePage Guide Overview of the Directv Advanced Program GuideGetting Around in the Guide GuideAn even better way to catch all your favorites So do weAutotune Recording to VCR Changing Autotune Options/Canceling an AutotuneUse Autotunes to record your favorite shows to your VCR Pay Per View Latest Movies, 24 Hours a DayThis is no ordinary menu It’s really, um, quick Quick Menu Setup Using the Quick MenuSettings Scheduler Parental Controls Audio OptionsFavorites What is Audio? Dolby* DigitalCategory Sort Find By Date & Time FavoritesDirectv Messages Caller ID & MessagesCaller ID Parental Controls RatingsMovies TV ProgramsChannel Blocks SpendingHours Other ShowsNow, lock it Let me in…Press MENU, Select Parental Controls, then Edit Settings Your kids are smarter than you thinkPage Other Info Troubleshooting System UpgradesWrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture Directv HD Receiver or TV ProblemsProgress bar freezes during Satellite Data Acquisition Directv HD Receiver will not turn on You can get a lot of information at our website Turns off while playingBlank screen When all else fails, press the Reset button My video and audio are out of syncRemote control indicator light starts flashing Remote Control ProblemsProblems with the remote control First make sure that Fine-Tuning the SignalRunning the System Test Factory Defaults Who is Covered? Limited 90-Day WarrantyWhat is Covered? What is Excluded? HD Receiver Deliberate misuseMake Sure You Keep Before Requesting Repair ServiceYou ever need it People at 1-800-DIRECTV are pretty friendly To Get Warranty ServiceTo Get Out-of-Warranty Service Directv Else Product InformationHardly anyone ever fills in this But you Month Mind. As little as $5.99You might not be Can buy peace of How cool is that? Directv Protection Plan BenefitsQuality TV Sign up for the Directv Protection Plan TodayFCC Customer Information With proper installation Page Do not disassemble this equipment! Trust us on this, please Appendix a Access Card Before you begin Hardware ReferenceSatellite Dish Antenna Directv HD Receiver or Satellite ReceiverComponent Video Output YPbPr Cables & ConnectionsHdmi Jack and Cable Digital Audio Outputs Optical Jack and Cable Video Jack and CableAudio/Video A/V Jack and Cable Telephone Jack and CordChoose Your Setup Connecting Your Directv HD Receiver to your TV or VCRMaking the Video Connections Best Making the Audio Connections Good Making the Basic Connections You’re almost doneWhile you’re looking at the back of your Properly Guided SetupHdtv settings in Guided Setup Activate Your Directv Service Now, let us lead the way…Programming Your Remote Control Using an IR/RF Remote to Control Your Directv HD Receiver Receiving Local Off-Air Broadcast Channels Appendix B About High-Definition Types of TV BroadcastsInterlaced & Progressive Resolution & InterlacingResolution Aspect Ratio Screen FormatsOptions For Changing Video Output Format key on Your RemoteResolution Key on Receiver Front Panel Resolution made simple SetResolution key Supported Resolutions and Formats Selected Remote Control Format Key CycleWide-Screen vs. Standard Formats TVs Showing 169 programsLetterbox StretchPage TVs Showing 43 programs Pillar boxPage Now let’s watch some TV Index RF Remote 7 Index Page Page Fine Print Icon Reference Arrow IconsScheduler Icons Other Icons