DirecTV H20 manual Directv HD Receiver or TV Problems

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Having a problem? Then check the following:

1.Cables and connections

2.MODE switch on your remote

3.Remote batteries

4.TV Input

5.Power

Most problems have simple solutions.

upgrades. Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress. Please consult the System Info screen to check for an upgrade or modification planned by DIRECTV.

DIRECTV HD Receiver or TV Problems

Progress bar freezes during Satellite Data Acquisition

This may be normal. After five minutes, the screen saver is displayed. Press any key on the remote to see the progress bar again. If Satellite Data Acquisition still does not move forward, press the RESET button behind the access panel door on the front of the DIRECTV HD Receiver and wait for program guide information to be acquired.

Wrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture

The DIRECTV HD Receiver and most TVs and VCRs let you toggle between video sources. If you don’t see the signal you think you should be seeing, try using these buttons to toggle between the signals:

4Press the TV/VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR’s front panel.

4Press the TV INPUT button on the DIRECTV remote control.

4If problems persist, turn off all equipment that is connected to your TV, wait a few minutes, then turn the DIRECTV HD Receiver back on.

4Check your connections and cables.

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Contents Page TIP Iii Navigating Great TV viewing is in your handsWelcome to the Directv Family This is the Table Contents Pretty Simple Right? We thought so Chapter Welcome Equipment You’ll Need What You Can WatchPackage Contents Installation and ActivationCard # Directv HD Receiver Front PanelDirectv HD Receiver Rear Panel Page Now let’s watch some TV What’s On Page Directv Active Channel Watching TVPage Current date & time Channel BannerPage Overview of the Directv Advanced Program Guide GuideGuide Getting Around in the GuideSo do we AutotuneAn even better way to catch all your favorites Changing Autotune Options/Canceling an Autotune Use Autotunes to record your favorite shows to your VCRRecording to VCR Latest Movies, 24 Hours a Day Pay Per ViewThis is no ordinary menu It’s really, um, quick Quick Menu Using the Quick Menu SettingsSetup Scheduler Audio Options FavoritesParental Controls Dolby* Digital What is Audio?Category Sort Find By Favorites Date & TimeCaller ID & Messages Caller IDDirectv Messages Ratings Parental ControlsMovies TV ProgramsSpending Channel BlocksHours Other ShowsLet me in… Now, lock itYour kids are smarter than you think Press MENU, Select Parental Controls, then Edit SettingsPage Other Info System Upgrades TroubleshootingDirectv HD Receiver or TV Problems Progress bar freezes during Satellite Data AcquisitionWrong picture, blue screen, snow or black/blank picture Directv HD Receiver will not turn on Turns off while playing You can get a lot of information at our websiteBlank screen My video and audio are out of sync When all else fails, press the Reset buttonRemote Control Problems Problems with the remote controlRemote control indicator light starts flashing Fine-Tuning the Signal Running the System TestFirst make sure that Factory Defaults Limited 90-Day Warranty What is Covered?Who is Covered? HD Receiver Deliberate misuse What is Excluded?Before Requesting Repair Service You ever need itMake Sure You Keep To Get Warranty Service To Get Out-of-Warranty ServicePeople at 1-800-DIRECTV are pretty friendly Directv Product Information Hardly anyone ever fills in thisElse Mind. As little as $5.99 But you MonthYou might not be Can buy peace of How cool is that? Directv Protection Plan BenefitsSign up for the Directv Protection Plan Today Quality TVFCC Customer Information With proper installation Page Do not disassemble this equipment! Trust us on this, please Appendix a Before you begin Hardware Reference Access CardSatellite Dish Antenna Directv HD Receiver or Satellite ReceiverCables & Connections Hdmi Jack and CableComponent Video Output YPbPr Video Jack and Cable Digital Audio Outputs Optical Jack and CableAudio/Video A/V Jack and Cable Telephone Jack and CordConnecting Your Directv HD Receiver to your TV or VCR Choose Your SetupMaking the Video Connections Best Making the Audio Connections Good You’re almost done Making the Basic ConnectionsWhile you’re looking at the back of your Guided Setup Hdtv settings in Guided SetupProperly Now, let us lead the way… Activate Your Directv ServiceProgramming Your Remote Control Using an IR/RF Remote to Control Your Directv HD Receiver Receiving Local Off-Air Broadcast Channels Appendix B Types of TV Broadcasts About High-DefinitionResolution & Interlacing ResolutionInterlaced & Progressive Screen Formats Aspect RatioFormat key on Your Remote Options For Changing Video OutputResolution made simple Set Resolution keyResolution Key on Receiver Front Panel Selected Remote Control Format Key Cycle Supported Resolutions and FormatsTVs Showing 169 programs Wide-Screen vs. Standard FormatsLetterbox StretchPage Pillar box TVs Showing 43 programsPage Now let’s watch some TV Index RF Remote 7 Index Page Page Fine Print Arrow Icons Icon ReferenceScheduler Icons Other Icons