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Fine-Tuning the Signal

If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have already used the Satellite Setup section of Guided Setup to fi nd the dish-pointing coordinates, acquire and fi ne-tune the signal and run a system test. If you need to run Satellite Setup again, press MENU. Select Settings from the Quick Menu, then select Setup. When the System Setup screen is displayed, press SELECT on Satellite in the left menu, then select the Repeat Satellite Setup button.

Running the System Test

The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DIRECTV HD Receiver. If you are experiencing any trouble with your receiver, run the system test. It will also allow you to get your access card and receiver ID numbers or to initiate diagnostic procedures on your digital satellite receiver.

First make sure that:

4All connections — jacks, cables, etc. — are in place correctly (see Chapter Two, Getting Connected, for more information)

4There are batteries in the remote control, and they are working correctly

4The access card is installed in the DIRECTV HD Receiver.

Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your DIRECTV HD Receiver.

1)Turn on your TV and the DIRECTV HD Receiver.

2)Slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV position to put the remote control in satellite receiver-controlling mode, then press MENU to display the Quick Menu.

3)Select Settings.

4) Select Setup, then Info & Test.

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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 TV Programs Parental ControlsRatings MoviesOther Shows Channel BlocksSpending HoursLet 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 Directv Protection Plan Benefits But you MonthMind. As little as $5.99 You might not be Can buy peace of How cool is that?Sign 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 Directv HD Receiver or Satellite Receiver Access CardBefore you begin Hardware Reference Satellite Dish AntennaCables & Connections Hdmi Jack and CableComponent Video Output YPbPr Telephone Jack and Cord Digital Audio Outputs Optical Jack and CableVideo Jack and Cable Audio/Video A/V Jack and CableConnecting 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 FormatsStretch Wide-Screen vs. Standard FormatsTVs Showing 169 programs LetterboxPage Pillar box TVs Showing 43 programsPage Now let’s watch some TV Index RF Remote 7 Index Page Page Fine Print Other Icons Icon ReferenceArrow Icons Scheduler Icons